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DR380-HD / DR380G-HD / DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II
User's Manual
www.blackvue.com
BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 1
2012-07-26
4:00:45

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  • Page 1 DR380-HD / DR380G-HD / DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II User's Manual www.blackvue.com BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 1 2012-07-26 4:00:45...
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  • 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...

  • Page 4: Preparations

    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...
  • Page 5 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 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. If the cigarette lighter receptacle emits fumes or a funny smell, stop using the product immediately and contact us or our dealerships.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    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.
  • Page 8 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 (spare item for mounting the BlackVue on the windscreen) Micro SD Card Micro SD Card Reader* (including BlackVue software) BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 6 2012-07-26 4:00:46...
  • Page 9 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 [VIDEO OUT] terminal Mode Recording Button) (X See page 11) (X See page 12) BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 7 2012-07-26 4:00:47...

  • Page 10: Blackvue Usage

    Installation BlackVue Usage Insert the Micro SD Card into the BlackVue Insert the Micro SD card into the 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. Tur n of f the BlackVue before inserting the card into it.
  • 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.
  • 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 BL ACK VUE logo in the button section faces slightly lower than the level. Che ck the store d data af te r te st driving, and adjust the position of the lens if necessary.
  • Page 13 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. The BlackVue's main body will be easily disconnected from the mount. Connect to the Mount : Insert the BlackVue's main body into the groove on the mount until the ‘click’ sound. BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 11...
  • Page 14 Recording BlackVue Usage Normal Recording Start the ignition. Doing this will turn on the BlackVue and start the normal recording. Recording will go on as long as the BlackVue is on. Connected to the Power Magic (UPS unit), the BlackVue will remain on. If you set [Set Normal Recording] in the configuration to [Normal Recording Off], normal recording becomes deactivated. (X See Page 27) Parking Mode Recording This product has [Automatic Shift to Parking Mode] as a default setting.
  • Page 15 The G-sensor, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, is composed of X-axis (front / rear), Y-axis (right / left), and Z-axis (top / 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.
  • Page 16 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...
  • 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 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. Select the desired video file to play it.

  • Page 19: Blackvue Software

    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.
  • Page 20 Screen At a Glance BlackVue Software Playback Screen Zoom in/out G-sensor Pane (Controlled by scrolling Pane View BlackVue the 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 /  Play Speed Control / Reverse Screen Button (X See Page 20) Volume 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 If you set [File Type], only the selected type of files will appear on the list. (All types are selected as default setting.) If you select [Filtering by date], only the files on the date you select in the time line will appear on the list. Files will be recorded in MP4 format. y The BlackVue records and saves files in MP4 format. You can easily check the recorded video on media player or the BlackVue player supporting MP4 format. BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 19 2012-07-26 4:00:50...
  • 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 BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 22...
  • Page 25 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 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. Remove the Micro SD card with the settings saved from the PC, and insert the card into the BlackVue. The settings will be automatically saved into the BlackVue. BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 24 2012-07-26 4:00:51...

  • Page 27: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings [ DR400G-HD II ]    [ DR400G-HD ]    BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 25 2012-07-26 4:00:51...
  • Page 28 Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software [ DR380G-HD ]    [ DR380-HD ]    BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 26 2012-07-26 4:00:51...
  • Page 29  Time Zone Select the time zone where the BlackVue is used. This will be used as time information for recorded files.  Image Setting 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.
  • Page 30 Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software Recordable Time by Memory Capacity The recordable time is one hour on the basis of continuous recording. In actuality, the time may be slightly different. DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II Image Quality Image Compression : Normal Full HD Full HD 30frames 15 frames 30 frames 15 frames 30frames Memory Capacity 2 hr. 15 min. 3 hr. 23 min. 3 hr. 23 min. 5 hr. 41 min. 8 hr. 30 min. 4 hr. 37 min. 6 hr. 54 min. 6 hr. 54 min. 11 hr. 29 min. 17 hr. 09 min. 16GB 32GB 9 hr. 24 min. 13 hr. 59 min. 13 hr. 59 min. 22 hr. 51 min. 34 hr. 09 min.
  • Page 31 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. GPS models only Speed Display  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.

  • Page 32: Parking Mode

    Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software 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 33 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.

  • Page 34: Other Settings

    Configuring BlackVue Settings BlackVue Software Other Settings [ DR400G-HD ] LED On : You can turn on/off LED in the recording status display section. Button LED : 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. BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 32 2012-07-26 4:00:52...
  • Page 35 [ DR380-HD / DR380G-HD / DR400G-HD II ] Recording Status LED : 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. BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 33 2012-07-26 4:00:52...

  • Page 36: Others

    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.

  • Page 37: Upgrading The Firmware

    Insert the Micro SD card whose firmware has been upgraded into the BlackVue with its power off. Turn on the BlackVue, and the BlackVue will be automatically upgraded. Make sure not to turn off the power during the upgrade. Format Micro SD Card y You are advised to format the Micro SD card every week.

  • Page 38: 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) / HD(1280X720) / Resolution Up to 30fps Up to 30fps Up to 30fps Compression Type H.264 Audio AAC LC Normal Recording, Event Recording (3-axis sensor), Recording Parking Mode 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 39 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 BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 37 2012-07-26 4:00:52...
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  • Page 43 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 Within Warranty After Warranty Period Period...
  • Page 44 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 BlackVue_Eng_0726.indd 42 2012-07-26 4:00:54...

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