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- Page 1 DR590-2CH Manual ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Front camera ............................. 9 Formatting the microSD card ..........31 Removing and inserting the front camera ................10 Formatting the card in the BlackVue ..............31 Rear camera............................. 11 Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) ............31 Removing and inserting the rear camera .................. 11 Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) ..............32... - Page 3 Optional accessories ..........48 GPS receiver (Optional) ...................48 Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............49 Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ..............50 Product specifications ..........51 Recording time ............53 Disposal and recycling information ......54 DR590-2CH...
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Page 4: Introduction
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Note y A microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After inserting the microSD card and turning on the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized. -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Do not operate the product with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. y Do not install the product in an environment with high humidity, or combustible gases or liquids. Doing so may cause an explosion and/or fire. DR590-2CH... - Page 6 Plug in the power cord firmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected. Failure to do so may cause fire. y Do not cover the product with any material. Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or fire. Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location. BLACKVUE...
- Page 7 The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur. y It is recommended that you install the software and firmware from the BlackVue downloads page (www.blackvue.com). y It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product is not used for an extended period of time.
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Page 8: Overview
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product. y To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. y For more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com). BLACKVUE... -
Page 9: At A Glance
At a glance The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam. Front camera Lock button Camera lens 111.8 mm Mounting bracket Front security LED : Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode. : Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded (Impact detected) or motion is detected in parking mode. -
Page 10: Removing And Inserting The Front Camera
To remove the front camera from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the front camera out of the mounting bracket. y To insert the front camera into its bracket, push the front camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in. BLACKVUE... -
Page 11: Rear Camera
To remove the rear camera from its bracket, hold the mounting bracket and pull the rear camera out. y To insert the rear camera into its bracket, push the rear camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in. DR590-2CH... -
Page 12: Installation
Installation Installing the BlackVue dashcam Install the front camera behind the rear view mirror. Install the rear camera at the top of the back windshield. Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation. Warning y Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's field of vision. - Page 13 Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio. DR590-2CH...
- Page 14 Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window sealing and molding and tuck in the rear camera connection cable. Rear camera connection cable Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. BLACKVUE...
- Page 15 Power cord Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording. Video files are stored on the microSD card. When the microSD card fills up, the newest video files will start to replace the oldest video files (called loop recording) – so you will always have the most recent video files.
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Page 16: Playing And Managing Videos
To remove the microSD card, gently press on the card to release the lock then carefully pull the card out. To insert the microSD card, gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place and close the side cover. Open side cover To remove BLACKVUE... -
Page 17: Opening Video Files In Blackvue Viewer
Opening video files in BlackVue Viewer Remove the microSD card from the dashcam. Use the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Run BlackVue Viewer. DR590-2CH... -
Page 18: Viewer Screen Composition
G-Sensor information View full screen Switch front/rear view Flip upside down Front/rear screen mode Flip horizontally Print Fit to playback screen Capture Note y All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual program may differ from images shown. BLACKVUE... -
Page 19: Mac Viewer
Front/Rear reverse view Front/Rear screen mode Flip horizontally Recorded File List View upside-down Full Screen view Previous frame Timeline for sec selection Timeline for min selection Playback time Playback/Pause Volume control Next frame Playback speed control Play next file DR590-2CH... -
Page 20: Playing Video
Playing back videos In BlackVue Viewer double click a video file to play. BlackVue Viewer shows by default the files in the microSD card. To see files in another folder click the button and browse to the folder. Identify video files by recording type... - Page 21 The car icon with an arrow pointing to the right indicates a front dashcam recording. The car icon with an arrow pointing to the left indicates a rear dashcam recording. Note y The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 48 for more information. DR590-2CH...
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Page 22: Checking The Displayed Time
The time the video was recorded is displayed in the lower left corner of the video in the playback screen. If the displayed time in the recorded videos is incorrect please see "Time" on page 40 or 47. Using BlackVue Viewer Front/rear screen mode (2CH) -
Page 23: Exploring The Timeline And G-Sensor Graph
You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the line graph. Select month Timeline for hour/min/ sec selection G-Sensor information Select date Dates with recordings are black Click a date to filter recordings (date changes to red and circled) DR590-2CH... -
Page 24: Zoom Options
Use the mouse scroll wheel zoom. Right clicking will restore the video to the default size. y You can resize the playback frame or the BlackVue Viewer window by dragging the borders. y Full-screen view: Double click on the video image to enter full-screen view. Double click again or tap ESC to return to the default view. -
Page 25: Checking The Gps Data
Checking the GPS data You can check the GPS data of the recorded video in BlackVue Viewer while video is playing back. The driving speed and coordinates are displayed above the map frame. Note y GPS data is not recorded during parking mode. Map data cannot be displayed for parking mode recordings. -
Page 26: Managing Videos
Managing videos You can manage the recorded videos through the BlackVue Viewer program. You can also format the microSD card. Note y If the microSD card is full, by default the dashcam will record over the oldest videos first. Capturing or printing a still image from video Double click a file in the file list to play. -
Page 27: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Move to Trash. DR590-2CH... -
Page 28: Exporting Videos
Click next to a video in the recorded video list. Click Export. If you want to extract a segment of a file select Save segment and edit the start and end second points. To export without audio select Sound Off. BLACKVUE... -
Page 29: Copying Videos
Click the Select folder button. y To copy multiple files at once check the boxes next to the file names and press the Copy to button y When copying files the segment adjustment and sound off tools are not available. DR590-2CH... -
Page 30: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Copy "file name". BLACKVUE... -
Page 31: Tips For Optimal Performance
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer. Download BlackVue Viewer (Windows) from www.blackvue.com > Support >Downloads and install it on your computer. Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer. -
Page 32: Format Using Blackvue Viewer (Macos)
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer. Download BlackVue Viewer (Mac) from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer. - Page 33 Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor. y Only use official BlackVue microSD cards. Other cards may have compatibility issues. PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any problems caused by using another manufacturer's microSD card.
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Page 34: Upgrading The Firmware
> Support > Downloads. Upgrading the firmware using a computer (Windows or Mac) Keep your BlackVue dashcam updated by upgrading the firmware to the latest version. Visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) to check for any new firmware releases for your BlackVue dashcam model. - Page 35 Check the current firmware version of your BlackVue dashcam and proceed only if your version is not the latest one. Windows Format the microSD card. See "Formatting the microSD card" on page 31. Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest firmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format.
- Page 36 Unzip the downloaded file and copy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card. Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and connect the power to initiate the firmware upgrade. Make sure the power remains on until the upgrade is completed. Any power interruption may prevent the firmware upgrade from completing, resulting in malfunction.
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Page 37: Changing Settings
Changing settings Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (macOS) to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation. DR590-2CH... -
Page 38: Blackvue Viewer Settings
BlackVue Viewer settings Select language Select your preferred language for the BlackVue Viewer interface from the dropdown list. Speed unit on map Change the speed unit displayed on the map. Select map service Change the mapping service used. BLACKVUE... -
Page 39: Firmware Settings
Please backup necessary recordings before changing time, video resolution, image quality or video segment length settings. If any of the aforementioned settings are changed and saved, the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings stored on the card. Basic settings DR590-2CH... -
Page 40: Time
If you do not connect the GPS receiver: To manually set the time select Manual time setting and set your data and time. When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue(not the present time). If you connect the GPSreceiver: If you run the dashcam with the GPS receiver connected, it is possible to sync with GPS time. -
Page 41: Recording Settings
If enabled, the dashcam switches from normal mode to parking mode when the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes. – Voice recording When turned off the dashcam does not record audio. – Date & time display Turn on/off the date and time display on videos. DR590-2CH... - Page 42 Select km/h, MPH, or turn off. – Video segment length Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths. – Rear camera rotation If you installed the rear camera in a flipped position, use this setting to rotate the rear camera image 180°. BLACKVUE...
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Page 43: Sensitivity Settings
(such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording. You can adjust the sensitivity so minor incidents and bumps don't trigger an event recording. To turn off event recordings by impact detection set the G-sensor sensitivity to off. DR590-2CH... -
Page 44: Motion Detection (Parking Mode)
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a recording. Please take into account your vehicle's surroundings when adjusting the sensitivity. Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode Advanced sensitivity settings allows you to fine-tune the event recording G-Sensor threshold, while watching pre-recorded G-Sensor data and video as a reference. BLACKVUE... - Page 45 Set the thresholds by adjusting the control bars next to each G-Sensor axis. Any G-Sensor data that crosses over the threshold on any of the 3 axes will trigger an Event recording. Event recording will occur No event recording will occur Click Save and close. DR590-2CH...
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Page 46: System Settings
– Front security (Normal mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for normal mode. – Front security (Parking mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for parking mode. – Rear security You can turn the rear security LED on/off. BLACKVUE... -
Page 47: Voice Guidance
(:;‘/+-_()$#). The text is overlaid in the top-left corner of the recorded videos. Applying the settings You can automatically apply the configuration by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue dashcam and turning it on. Configure the settings before using the dashcam. -
Page 48: Optional Accessories
GPS receiver. Note y If you purchased the product without an external GPS receiver, please visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) for information about purchasing a GPS receiver separately. -
Page 49: Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit (Optional)
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) The BlackVue dashcam will turn off when the engine is turned off. To record video while the engine is turned off, a hardwiring kit (such as the Power Magic Pro) is required. The Power Magic Pro powers your dashcam when the engine is off by hardwiring it to the automotive battery. -
Page 50: Parking Mode Battery Pack (Optional)
Magic Battery Pack B-112 powers a single dashcam for up to 12 hours after 1 hour of rapid charging. When the engine is off the battery pack powers the dashcam. When the engine is on the dashcam is powered directly from the vehicle's battery and the battery pack charges. BLACKVUE... -
Page 51: Product Specifications
Product specifications Model Name DR590-2CH Front: Black / Width 111.8 mm x Height 34 mm / 63 g Color/Size/Weight Rear: Black / Width 67.4 mm x Height 25 mm / 21 g Memory microSD Card (16 GB/32 GB/64 GB/128 GB) - Page 52 -20°C – 80°C (-4°F – 176°F ) High Temp. Cut-Off Approx. 80°C (176°F ) Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS BlackVue Viewer Software * Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher Other Features Adaptive Format Free File Management System...
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Page 53: Recording Time
If the microSD card is full, older files are deleted first to make space for newly-recorded videos. y Total recording time is different depending on the memory capacity of the microSD card and the resolution of the video. DR590-2CH... -
Page 54: Disposal And Recycling Information
It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or translate this instruction manual without permission. BlackVue is the registered trademark of Pittasoft Co., Ltd. Pittasoft Co., Ltd. reserves all rights regarding all works related to the BlackVue brand such as product design, trademarks, and product-promotional videos. It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or use related works without permission. - Page 55 DR590-2CH...
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