Playing and managing video files using your computer (Windows/Mac) ............... 29 Important safety information ........6 Removing the microSD card ..................29 Opening video files in BlackVue Viewer ..............30 Overview ..............9 Viewer screen composition ..................31 In the box ........................9 Windows Viewer ..........................31 At a glance .........................10...
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Applying the settings ........................86 Speed alert ............................65 User text overlay ..........................65 About the Cloud Service ...........87 Wi-Fi settings ......................66 Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional) ......87 Login credentials ..........................66 Wi-Fi auto turn off .......................... 66 Optional accessories ..........92 DR750S-2CH...
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Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password ..94 On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset ............94 Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud ..........95 Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac) ..97 Product specifications ..........98 Recording time ............100 Disposal and recycling information ......
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Note y A formatted microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. Insert the microSD card in the dashcam and power it up. The microSD card will be initialized.
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. BLACKVUE...
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WARNING Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or serious injury: y Do not leave the product near infants, children, or pets. There is a risk of them swallowing small components, and/or their saliva may get into the product, causing an explosion due to a short circuit.
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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 (BlackVue dashcam/Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit) is not used for an extended period of time.
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). DR750S-2CH...
At a glance The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam. Front camera 118.5 mm Lock button Camera lens Mounting bracket Front security LED : Blinks slowly during normal mode and parking mode motion detection standby. : Blinks quickly when (i) an event is being recorded (impact detected), (ii) manual recording has started, or (iii) motion is detected in parking mode.
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Wi-Fi/Internet LED : Direct Wi-Fi is on. : Blinks when connected to the internet (Cloud connected). Proximity Sensor: Touch or wave a finger within 20mm of the sensor to turn on/off audio recording. Alternatively, it can be set as a manual recording trigger in the firmware settings.
To remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket. y To insert the dashcam into its bracket, push the dashcam into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in. BLACKVUE...
Rear camera Mounting bracket Camera lens 67.4 mm Rear security LED V out (Front camera : Stays on in all recordings modes but can be turned off connection port) from firmware settings. Removing and inserting the rear camera y 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"...
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.
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Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the front camera to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror. 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.
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Rear camera connection cable Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord. Power cord Rear camera connection cable BLACKVUE...
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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.
Playing and managing video files using your smartphone (Android/iOS) Opening video files Search for the BlackVue app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your smartphone. “Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi: a.
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Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number (e.g. BlackVue750S-******). c. Enter the password and tap join. * The default Wi-Fi SSID and password is labeled on the dashcam. To find them, unplug the cables and remove the front camera from its mount.
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition Copy to Internal Memory BlackVue SSID Firmware settings File type filter buttons Video list Video file pop-up menu Live View Refresh video list BLACKVUE...
Playing video Playing back videos Select the video file you want to play from the video list. Press the refresh button to refresh the video list. Identify video files by recording type Normal The dashcam records in normal mode by default. When the dashcam detects an impact while in normal or parking mode, it switches to event mode and Event saves an event recording beginning 5 seconds before the event trigger.
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(Normal, Event, Parking and Manual). The filter button displays both E (Event) and I (Impact event while parked) recordings. y The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 92 for more information. BLACKVUE...
Checking the displayed time & GPS data 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 settings" on page 54 or 74. Video file Copy to Internal Memory Date, Time &...
You can view in real-time the video currently being recorded by connecting your smartphone to the dashcam via direct Wi-Fi. Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam. Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI and tap the button.
Managing videos Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI You can manage the recorded videos using the BlackVue app. Note y 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.
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY Open the BlackVue app and select INTERNAL MEMORY. Tap to see file options. You can delete, copy or move files, change the name of files and share files. BLACKVUE...
Deleting videos To delete multiple files from your smartphone in one go, tap at the top of the screen and select Delete. Select which files to delete, or tap to select all files. Tap to delete the selected files. To delete individual files, tap next to the video you want to delete. Select Delete. Creating a new folder To create a new folder tap at the top of the screen and select New folder.
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video Tap next to the video you want to share. Select Share file. Choose the app you want to share with. The available options will depend on what apps you have installed on your smartphone. BLACKVUE...
Playing and managing video files using your computer (Windows/Mac) Removing the microSD card Unplug the power cord to turn off the dashcam. Open the cover of the microSD card slot. 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 cover.
Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Run BlackVue Viewer. To play, select a video and click on the play button or double click the selected video. BLACKVUE...
Viewer screen composition Windows Viewer When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the button. Format Select card Switch between SD card Viewer and Cloud Viewer Settings Program info. Filter files by direction and recording mode Playback screen Click...
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 Playback time Timeline for min selection Playback/Pause Volume control Next frame Playback speed control Play next file BLACKVUE...
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...
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The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 92 for more information. y Depending on the specifications of your computer, the dashcam videos that are recorded at 60fps, may not play smoothly or at higher speeds (2x, 4x, etc.). BLACKVUE...
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 settings" on page 54 or 74. Using BlackVue Viewer Front/rear screen mode (2CH)
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) BLACKVUE...
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.
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.
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.
Exporting videos For Windows users 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.
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. BLACKVUE...
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.
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.
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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.
70 or 73. Check the firmware version and release notes and tap OK to start downloading. After the download completes tap OK to be taken back to the home screen. Make sure your BlackVue dashcam is on and nearby. DR750S-2CH...
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Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number (e.g. BlackVue750S-******). Enter the password and tap join. * The default Wi-Fi SSID and password is labeled on the dashcam. To find them, unplug the cables and remove the front camera from its mount.
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Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > > Firmware upgrade. Tap OK to apply the firmware upgrade. The dashcam's firmware will be upgraded – this may take a few minutes. The dashcam needs to reboot to complete the firmware upgrade.
For Mac users, click and select About BlackVue from the menu. 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 44.
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Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest firmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format. 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.
Changing settings Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS) “Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi (for details see "Opening video files" on page 18). Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam. Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI >...
Time settings Select your time zone to auto-sync with GPS time or you can set the time and date manually after enabling Manual time setting. BLACKVUE...
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If you are unsure of your GMT offset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/ *Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour. y When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue ( not the present time). DR750S-2CH...
Image quality You can adjust the recording image quality (bit rate). Choose between: y Highest (Front: 12 Mbit/s, Rear: 10 Mbit/s) y High (Front: 10 Mbit/s, Rear: 8 Mbit/s) y Normal (Front: 8 Mbit/s, Rear: 6 Mbit/s) BLACKVUE...
These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "FHD@30 + FHD@30". If you lower the resolution and frame rate setting, the actual bit rates will be lower. Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video files. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly. Enhanced night vision The dashcam has intrinsic night vision feature.
When turned off the dashcam does not record in normal mode. Automatic parking mode 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. BLACKVUE...
Date & time display Turn on/off the date and time display on videos. Speed unit Select km/h, MPH, or turn off. Video segment length Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths. Lock event files Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings: - Impact event recordings during normal and parking mode (E);...
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle through 3 axes – up and down, side to side, and front and back. When the G-sensor detects significant or sudden movement (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.
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buffers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam's field of view. 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. BLACKVUE...
System settings Recording status You can turn the recording status LED on/off. 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. DR750S-2CH...
The dashcam reboots automatically once-a-day if in parking mode at the set time for improved stability. If the dashcam is recording at the set time, the scheduled reboot is skipped. You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am. BLACKVUE...
Speed alert Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specified speed limit, the dashcam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording file the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording. User text overlay You can create a user text overlay of up to 20 characters using a combination of English letters (A –...
If you disable the Cloud service, you will be able to adjust the Wi-Fi auto turn off setting. Wi-Fi auto turn off Wi-Fi turns off if it is inactive for 10 minutes. Wi-Fi does not turn off automatically. BLACKVUE...
Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Your BlackVue will try to connect to hotspot 1 first. If it cannot connect to hotspot 1, it will then try to connect to hotspot 2, and then hotspot 3.
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (mac OS) to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation. DR750S-2CH...
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...
Firmware settings Select your preferred language for the firmware from the FW language dropdown list. The audio announcements by the dashcam will be in the selected language. Caution y 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 including locked event files in order to ensure optimal performance.
If you are unsure of your GMT offset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/ *Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour. y When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue ( not the present time). BLACKVUE...
Video settings – Resolution Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, "FHD@30 + FHD@30" means the front camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second, and the rear camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second. Note y At “FHD@60+FHD@30”...
When turned off the dashcam does not record audio. – Date & time display Turn on/off the date and time display on videos. – Speed unit Select km/h, MPH, or turn off. – Video segment length Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths. BLACKVUE...
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– Lock event files Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings: - Impact event recordings during normal and parking mode (E); and - Manual recordings (M). A maximum of 50 files can be locked. Once this limit is reached, to lock new recordings please review locked files on the microSD card and free up space, or enable ‘Overwrite locked event files when full’...
(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. BLACKVUE...
Motion detection (Parking mode) In parking mode the dashcam continuously buffers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam's field of view. 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.
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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. BLACKVUE...
System settings – Recording status You can turn the recording status LED on/off. – Front security (Normal mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for normal mode. DR750S-2CH...
The dashcam reboots automatically once-a-day if in parking mode at the set time for improved stability. If the dashcam is recording at the set time, the scheduled reboot is skipped. You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am. BLACKVUE...
Speed alert Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specified speed limit, the dashcam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording file the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording. User text overlay You can create a user text overlay of up to 20 characters using a combination of English letters (A –...
If you disable the Cloud service, you will be able to adjust the Wi-Fi auto turn off setting. Wi-Fi auto turn off Wi-Fi turns off if it is inactive for 10 minutes. Wi-Fi does not turn off automatically. BLACKVUE...
Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Your BlackVue will try to connect to hotspot 1 first. If it cannot connect to hotspot 1, it will then try to connect to hotspot 2, and then hotspot 3.
If you have a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (also known as a portable Wi-Fi router), a car-embedded wireless internet network or a Wi-Fi network near your car, you can use the BlackVue app to connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD and see in real-time where your car is and the dashcam's live video feed.
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Register your dashcam with your account (i) In the BlackVue app select BLACKVUE CLOUD and login to your account. (ii) Tap Yes to enable push notifications (this setting can be adjusted at any time later). (iii) Select Register new camera.
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Click here for a step-by-step video tutorial, or go to the main menu and select Help > Video tutorials. (i) Make sure your BlackVue dashcam and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot are on. (ii) “Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi.
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(v) Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Once done, tap OK. Note y Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work). y The DR750S-1CH, DR750S-2CH dashcam is not compatible with 5GHz wireless networks. BLACKVUE...
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You can also change the dashcam settings through BLACKVUE CLOUD by going tapping next to your camera name and select Camera settings. y For more information about using the BlackVue app, please refer to the manual by going to the main menu and selecting Help > App manual.
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.
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) To record video when the engine is turned off without using the vehicle's battery, you can install a parking mode battery pack. The Power 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.
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the dashcam, for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release the button. Then press once again to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password to default. *The default Wi-Fi SSID and password can be found labeled on the front camera when you remove it from its mount. BLACKVUE...
Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud Login to the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE CLOUD. Note y You can access FW settings Over the Cloud only when the dashcam is ON and connected to the internet (Cloud). A blue colored icon means the dashcam is connected to the Cloud while a grey colored icon means that the dashcam is not connected to the Cloud.
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Save and close. Go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap BLACKVUE...
Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer. Launch BlackVue viewer. *You can download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. In BlackVue Viewer click on the...
*Frame rate may vary during Wi-Fi streaming. Image Quality Highest, High, Normal Video Compression Mode Wi-Fi Built-in (802.11n (2.4 − 2.4835 GHz)) Built-in Microphone Built-in Speaker (Voice Guidance) Built-in Front: Recording LED, GPS LED, Wi-Fi LED, Front Security LED LED Indicators Rear: Rear Security LED BLACKVUE...
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BlackVue Viewer Software Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher Application BlackVue Application (Android 4.4.2 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher) Others Adaptive Format Free File Management System * STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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. BLACKVUE...
Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options available in your area. 2. The correct disposal of your BlackVue dashcam will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
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