Pittasoft BlackVue DR380-HD User Manual

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Page 1 DR380-HD / DR380G-HD / DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II User's Manual Ver 1.00 www.blackvue.com...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Reading the User's Manual Preparations Safety Instructions Product Features What's included BlackVue At a Glance Installation BlackVue Usage Recording Playing Recorded Videos Running BlackVue Software BlackVue Software Screen At a Glance Playing Recorded Files Saving as an Image File / Printing Configuring BlackVue Settings Installing the BlackVue Software Others...
Page 4 Before Reading the User's Manual Preparations Thank you for purchasing Pittasoft's BlackVue. This product is a video event data recorder (VEDR) for vehicles. Please read the User's Manual carefully before using the BlackVue. Pittasoft is planning to supplement its product and add new features via firmware on a constant basis. All information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without a prior notice. Screens and pictures of the User's Manual may be different from the actual object. Descriptions of Symbols Used in the Manual Symbol Name Description Cases where the device fails to work properly or its settings are Caution disabled.
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Preparations This manual is about what should be done to protect the user's safety and prevent property damage. Please make sure to read it thoroughly before using the product. Do not disassemble, repair and/or alter the product. This may cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction. Contact the service center if you need to have the product fixed. User may not be entitled to free service if and when product malfunction is caused by user's fault.
Page 6 Safety Instructions Preparations Cautions for GPS Usage GPS models Only Poor GPS reception will not affect video recording. It will only lead to a failure to record a vehicle's coordinates and speed. Please maintain the optimum temperature, which ranges 0 to 50 ºC from for proper working of GPS. GPS reception may get unstable or its connection time may be delayed in the midsummer or wintertime. When you use the product for the first time or you have not used it for an extended period of time (over 3 days), it may take some time for GPS to identify the current location. (at least 1 to 5 minutes) Install the product avoiding the following instances where GPS reception is interrupted, and check the GPS reception. y An instance where an object in put on top of GPS y An instance where the windshield is tinted with metallic substances y An instance where devices producing RF radiation interrupting GPS signals are installed in a car (certain models of remote car alarms and MP3/CD players) y An instance where another device using GPS is used y An instance where it is dark and overcast y An instance where GPS is used under an overpass; in a tunnel, underpass, underground parking lot, and an area concentrated with large buildings; and near a power station, barracks, and broadcast relay station Cautions for BlackVue Installation Installing or operating the device while driving may cause an accident. Please install or operate the device after stopping/parking your car in a safe place.
Page 7: Product Features
Product Features Preparations High-definition Video The BlackVue uses high quality mega-pixel lenses, which produce clear and sharp images even at night. Smartphone/PC Viewer The product comes with a PC viewer and applications for smartphones (running on Android). You can check images easily and customize various settings. Normal Recording The product makes a high-definition video recording of all the events while driving. Parking Mode Recording The product automatically shifts to the parking mode. If there is no movement of a vehicle for a certain period of time, the device automatically shifts to the parking mode; and if the movement of a vehicle continues, the parking mode becomes automatically deactivated. In the parking mode, only if the camera detects motion or an impact occurs, recording gets started. (The product is equipped with motion detection technology developed by Pittasoft, which specializes in IP cameras.) Event (G-sensor) Recording If the vehicle is given an impact, the G-sensor built in the BlackVue detects the impact and starts recording the event. Sound Recording The microphone built in the BlackVue records surrounding sounds while recording video. Check Images on Various Devices You can check recorded images on a variety of devices that can play MP4 files. Refined and Easy-to-Use Design The BlackVue with its sleek and cylindrical design makes the vehicle's interior look even better. In addition, you can easily adjust the camera angle so that it can record the inside of the car. Voice Guide The voice guide provides information about the current status of the BlackVue. GPS Driving Record GPS models only (DR380G-HD, DR400G-HD, DR400G-HD II ) The built-in high-sensitivity GPS creates a record of the speed and location of the vehicle at the time of recording. You can check the driving records via BlackVue...
Page 8: What's Included
What's included Preparations Check the product and the accompanied accessories contained in the product package. Please contact your dealership if there is a problem with the components. *Components provided and optional items may vary depending on a model. Components provided and optional items are subject to change without a prior notice. BlackVue User Manual Video OUT Cable* Video IN Cable* Power Cable Cable Clips Double-sided Tape (for mounting the BlackVue on the windscreen) Micro SD Card Micro SD Card Reader* (including BlackVue software)
Page 9: Blackvue At A Glance
BlackVue At a Glance Preparations Check the main body of the BlackVue. For more information on the use of each part, refer to the relevant page. Recording Mode LED Camera Lens Holder GPS Reception LED GPS models only Holder lock button Microphone (X See page 11) [DC IN] terminal (X See page 9) Micro SD Card Slot Main Body Button (Parking Mode Recording Button) [VIDEO OUT] terminal (X See page 12) (X See page 11)
Page 10: Blackvue Usage 8 Installation
Micro SD slot in the same direction as shown in the picture. Press the card again to remove it. While doing this, be careful so that the Micro SD card won't pop out. Turn off the BlackVue before inserting the card into it. Cautions for Using the Micro SD Card y Insert/remove the Micro SD card with the BlackVue off. (Check to see if all the LEDs on the BlackVue are off.) y Do not remove the Micro SD card while saving data on the card or reading data from it. This may cause data loss and product malfunction. y Check the data stored on the Micro SD card to see if the product is working properly. y We recommend you use the genuine memory cards provided by Pittasoft. We do not take any responsibility for problems caused by the use of other memory cards. y The Micro SD card is consumable. Replace it with a new one after a longtime use. y Make sure to store important data on another storage medium. We do not take any responsibility for data loss caused by user's fault.
Page 11 Install the BlackVue in the Car Turn off the ignition and pull out the car key. Install the device in a bright and safe place.  Insert the Micro SD Card into the BlackVue. For instructions for use of Micro SD card, please refer to page 8. Attach the BlackVue on the vehicle's window using double-sided tape. We recommend you install the device on the backside of the rearview mirror so that the ...
Page 12 Installation BlackVue Usage Organize the power cable. Use the provided cable clips if necessary. Adjust the position of the BlackVue's camera lens. Install the product in such a way that the BLACKVUE logo in the button section faces slightly lower than the level. Check the stored data after test driving, and adjust the position of the lens if necessary. If you connect the product to portable video devices (smartphone, GPS navigator , etc.), you can adjust the  lens angle checking video. (X See Page 11) Start the engine. Check to see if the product is properly installed.
Page 13 Connecting the BlackVue to AV Product Video OUT Cable Video IN Cable* Connect the BlackVue's [VIDEO OUT] terminal, to the AV product using the Video OUT/IN cable (accessory). You can check the BlackVue's real-time video on the connected AV product. If you use the BlackVue's [VIDEO OUT] port, you can reduce the video frame rate. The Video IN* cable may not be compatible with certain GPS navigators. Check the compatibility before use. When connected to the white connector of the When connected to the yellow connector of the Video IN cable* Video IN cable* Video Ground Video Ground Disconnecting from the Holder Pull the BlackVue's main body holding down the [LOCK] button on the mount as shown in the picture.
Page 14: Recording
In the parking mode, only if the camera detects motion or an impact occurs, recording gets started. For recording in the parking mode, you are advised to connect the BlackVue to the Power Magic (UPS unit). Motion Detection Algorithms y This is a technology of capturing motion in the camera. y The product is equipped with security solution technologies developed by Pittasoft, which specializes in IP cameras.
Page 15 Event Recording If the BlackVue detects an impact above the threshold, the device automatically records video before/after the event. You can adjust the sensitivity of the BlackVue detecting an impact in [Set Sensitivity]. (X See Page 29) You can set different sensitivities between normal recording mode and parking mode. G-sensor (3-axis Acceleration Sensor) y The BlackVue records event video with its G-sensor detecting an impact. y The G-sensor, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, is composed of X-axis (front to rear), Y-axis (right to left), and Z-axis (top to bottom). y You can check the G-sensor information of the files recorded in the BlackVue Software, a viewer for the BlackVue. y You cannot use G-sensor values measured by the BlackVue as evidence to determine the context of an accident. Turning off BlackVue Turn off the ignition.
Page 16: Playing Recorded Videos
Playing Recorded Videos BlackVue Usage Recorded files of the BlackVue are saved in MP4 format. You can easily check the recorded video on media players (PC, smartphone, and GPS navigator) without converting the files. Recorded files of the BlackVue are saved in the ‘Record’ folder of the Micro SD card. Playing videos on your smart phone Download BlackVue Application y We provide an application for the BlackVue. Using this application, you can easily play and manage...
Page 17 Playing videos on GPS Navigator Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader. Connect the SD card reader to your GPS navigator. Select a video play icon, and select the removable drive containing video files.
Page 18 Playing Recorded Videos BlackVue Usage Check Video on PC Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader. Connect the SD card reader to your PC. Double-click the ‘BlackVue.exe’ file in the ‘Application’ folder in the Micro SD card, and the BlackVue will be launched.
Page 19 Running BlackVue Software BlackVue Software Use the BlackVue player to play files recorded by the BlackVue on your PC. The BlackVue software allows you to easily play and manage video recorded by the BlackVue. You can use the BlackVue player without installation. Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.
Page 20: Screen At A Glance
Screen At a Glance BlackVue Software Playback Screen Zoom in/out G-sensor View BlackVue (Controlled by scrolling the Pane Pane mouse wheel) Version Information MyWay Viewer (X See Page 22) / Save Image / Print / Set Configuration GPS Information Pane File List Timeline  Full-screen View Button / Reverse Screen  Play Speed Control / Volume Button (X See Page 20) Control  Play Control Buttons  Duration MyWay Viewer, GPS information and map are only available for the GPS models. Types of Recorded Files : R ecorded files in normal recording mode. They will be marked as green in the Timeline.
Page 21: Playing Recorded Files
Playing Recorded Files BlackVue Software Press the [ Browse] button to select the folder containing files. The files in the selected folder will appear on the list. Double-click the desired file (Or, select the file and press the button) , and the file will be played back. Double-click the playback pane for a full-screen view. Press the ESC button to return to the default screen size.
Page 22 Playing Recorded Files BlackVue Software Display Settings (Full-screen button) Display the video in full screen. (Reverse screen button) Turns an image upside down. Timeline Bar Using the Timeline, you can check the recording status by the hour of the selected date. In addition, you can easily search/play the files recorded at the desired time.
Page 23 Exporting/Deleting Files From the player file list, select a file and right-click it to display the context menu. Select Delete to delete the selected file or select Export to save it in a different location. Video Export settings Set the file name and the location to save the file to export video. Set the section of video you want to export. Check this box to delete the sound when exporting video. Checking the Map GPS models only Select the Map tab when playing a recorded file. You can check GPS-recorded location of your car via a map service. Connect to the Internet to use the map service.
Page 24 Playing Recorded Files BlackVue Software Opening the MyWay Viewer GPS models only Press the button, and the MyWay Viewer window will appear. The driving route will appear on the map. Double-click the map, and the video of a driving route close to the clicked location will be played back. Speed : Change driving speed unit Latitude/Longitude Locate the vehicle Move map Select map type Map Zoom in/out Recorded file starting point - Red: Current file - Blue: Previous/Next file Vehicle location Driving route - C urrent file / 2 previous files/ 2 next files...
Page 25: Saving As An Image File / Printing
Saving as an Image File / Printing BlackVue Software Saving the Desired Screen as an Image File Press the button during playback to stop the screen. Select the desired screen. To search for the desired screen, select the Second unit in the Timeline, or press the button to navigate. Press the button. Check the file saving path, and press the Save button.
Page 26: Configuring Blackvue Settings
Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software Insert the Micro SD card into your PC. (X See Page 16) Press the button, and the Configuration window will appear. You cannot set configuration if the SD card with the BlackVue Firmware installed is not connected to the PC. Customize your BlackVue experience. Press the [Save & Close] button. You cannot set configuration for BlackVue if the settings are not saved in the Micro SD card. Press the [Initialize Settings] button, and the settings will be initialized.
Page 27 Basic Settings [ DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II ]    [ DR380G-HD ]   ...
Page 28 Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software [ DR380-HD ]     Time Zone Select the time zone where the BlackVue is used. This will be used as time information for recorded files.  Image Settings Image Quality : Set the image quality of a file to record. Higher image quality will increase the file size. Supported Image qualify differs depending on the model. Video Compression : Set the video compression. Higher image compression will reduce the file size. Some mobile devices may not be able to play recorded files with a high image compression. Brightness : S et the brightness of a screen to record.
Page 29 15 frames 30frames Memory Capacity 3 hr. 32 min. 4 hr. 16 min. 4 hr. 15 min. 5 hr. 50 min. 8 hr. 31 min. 7 hr. 02 min. 8 hr. 49 min. 8 hr. 41 min. 11 hr. 31 min. 17 hr. 12 min. 16GB 13 hr. 55 min. 17 hr. 11 min. 17 hr. 10 min. 22 hr. 51 min. 34 hr. 09 min. 32GB DR380-HD / DR380G-HD Image Quality Image Compression : Normal 30 frames 15 frames 30frames Memory Capacity 3 hr. 23 min. 5 hr. 41 min. 8 hr. 30 min. 6 hr. 54 min. 11 hr. 29 min. 17 hr. 09 min. 16GB Image Quality Image Compression : High 30 frames 15 frames 30frames Memory Capacity 4 hr. 15 min.
Page 30 Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software Voice Recording Settings: Whether to use the voice recording function or not. Date and Time Display : Displays date and time in the bottom left corner of the screen while recording. Speed Display GPS models only Displays the speed of a vehicle in the bottom left corner of the screen. Select the desired speed unit to display. If you select [Display Off], the speed of a vehicle will not be displayed in the recorded files. Record File Unit : You can set the file saving unit when recording. Recoding Storage Setting : The older recorded files will be deleted so that new video can be recorded in a limited storage space. • Time : If there is not enough storage space available, the older recorded files will be automatically deleted. • Type : Set memory usage proportion for each recording type when saving recorded files. Recorded files for which the set storage space is full will be automatically deleted in sequence. Be careful since the files recorded in the Event Recoding mode may be deleted as well. If storage space for files recorded in the Event Recording is full: y Files recorded in the Event Recording mode will be automatically deleted in sequence as well. Be careful not to delete important files. Back up the important files in another storage medium.
Page 31 Setting the Sensitivity    Normal Recording Mode Set the sensitivity of G-sensor by which event recording starts in the Normal Recording mode.  Parking Mode Set the sensitivity of G-sensor and motion detection by which event recording starts in the Parking mode.
Page 32 Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software Advanced Settings of Sensitivity Press the Advanced Setting for each setting. You can easily set sensitivity viewing recorded video. Load a recorded file(). Play the loaded file(). Set sensitivity viewing the video being played. Adjust the sensor area by moving the control bar up and down.() If the sensor area is wide, "insensitive", and if it's narrow, "sensitive".
Page 33 Other Settings [ DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II ] Button LED Color : You can change the color of LED in the button section or turn it off. Voice Alarm : The BlackVue product plays voice messages during certain events. This option allows you to selectively enable/disable the voice messages. Alarm Volume : Allows you to adjust the volume of the voice messages Video Out option : You can select the option of video output for connecting video to an external device.
Page 34 Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software [ DR380-HD / DR380G-HD ] LED On : You can turn on/off LED in the recording status display section. Button LED : You can turn on/off LED in the button section where appropriate. Voice Alarm : The BlackVue product plays voice messages during certain events. This option allows you to selectively enable/disable the voice messages. Alarm Volume : Adjust the volume of voice guide. Video Out option : You can select the option of video output for connecting video to an external device.
Page 35 Installing the BlackVue Software Others You can install the BlackVue software in your PC. Connect the Micro SD card to your PC. (X See Page 16) Double-click the BlackVueSetup(HD).exe file in the ‘Software’ folder in the Micro SD card. Complete the program installation as directed by the installation program.
Page 36: Upgrading The Firmware
Upgrading the Firmware Others Firmware upgrade means upgrading the existing product by downloading a new version of firmware. Upgrading to the latest firmware allows you to use the BlackVue in a more optimum environment. Insert the Micro SD card into your PC.
Page 37: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Others DR400G-HD II / Model Name DR380G-HD DR380-HD DR400G-HD Camera CMOS Sensor / 2,073,600 Pixels FULL HD(1920x1080) / HD(1280X720) / Up HD(1280X720) / Up Resolution Up to 30fps to 30fps to 30fps Compression Type H.264 Audio AAC LC Normal Recording, Event Recording (3-axis sensor), Parking Mode Recording Recording (motion detection) Video Out Composite Memory Micro SD card (Up to 32GB) Opposite 120° 120° 120° Angle Viewing Angle Horizontal 98° 98° 98° Vertical 55°...
Page 38 Product Specifications Others ❏ LED Status Display GPS Button Section REC Status GPS models only On Boot Blinking Normal Blinking (Orange) Recording Event Blinking (Red) Parking Blinking (Green) No SD Card Rapid Blinking Alternate Blinking Power Off (Red/Green) Insufficient Storage On (Orange) Space Reception Green Reception...
Page 39 Warranty Certificate The warranty period of this product is one year from the purchasing date. (6 months for accessories such as battery/Micro SD card) y We provides warranty for our products in accordance with the Consumer Complaints Settlement Standards (Notification of the Fair Trade Commission). After-sales service will be offered by Pittasoft or our designated contractors. y If the product is used for business purposes, its warranty period shall be reduced by half. Product Name Serial No. (Model Name) Purchasing Date Purchasing Place Customer Address / Phone No. Information Warranty Action Type of Consumer Complaints...
Page 40 Pittasoft Headquarters in Korea Address #371-17, 7th fl., BYC Hi City Center A, Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea Home Page www.blackvue.com E-mail as@pittasoft.com Service Center 1599-2772 02-6947-4697...

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