BlackVue DR400G-HD Season II User Manual

www.blackvue.com

User's Manual

DR380-HD / DR380G-HD / DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II

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Table of Contents

Preparations 2 Before Reading the User's Manual

3 Safety Instructions

5 Product Features

6 What's included

7 BlackVue At a Glance

BlackVue Usage 8 Installation

12 Recording

14 Playing Recorded Videos

BlackVue Software 17 Running BlackVue Software

18 Screen At a Glance

19 Playing Recorded Files

23 Saving as an Image File / Printing

24 Configuring BlackVue Settings

Others 34 Installing the BlackVue Software

35 Upgrading the Firmware

36 Product Specifications

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Preparations Before Reading the User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing Pittasoft's BlackVue. This product is a video event data recorder (VEDR) for vehicles.

X PleasereadtheUser'sManualcarefullybeforeusingtheBlackVue.

X Pittasoft isplanning to supplement itsproduct andaddnew features viafirmwareonaconstantbasis.All informationandspecifications inthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutapriornotice.

X ScreensandpicturesoftheUser'sManualmaybedifferentfromtheactualobject.

Descriptions of Symbols Used in the Manual

Symbol Name Description

CautionCaseswherethedevicefailstoworkproperlyoritssettingsaredisabled.

Tip Additionalnotesthatarehelpfulinworkingthedevice

Warranty and DisclaimerX Weshalltakenoresponsibilityforaccidentaldamage,injuriesandotherlossescausedbyimproperuseoftheproduct.

X Thisproductisavideoeventdatarecorderforvehiclesbutdoesnotguaranteethatall accidentswill be recorded.Thisdevicemay fail to recordaminoraccidentcausedbytoolightanimpacttotriggertheimpactsensor.

X Thisproductcreatesarecordofvideotohelpdeterminewhathappenedbefore,duringandafterthecrashorevent.

PittasoftCo. shall not takeany responsibility fordamages (property,businessand/orindirectdamages).

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Preparations Safety Instructions

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.Thismaycauseafire,anelectricshockand/ormalfunction.Contacttheservicecenter ifyouneedtohavetheproductfixed.Usermaynotbeentitledtofreeserviceifandwhenproductmalfunctioniscausedbyuser'sfault.

Do not spray water on each parts of the product when cleaning it. Make sure not to wet the product. Thismaycauseafire,anelectricshockand/ormalfunction.

Do not spray a cleansing agent on the surface of the product. Thismaycausediscolorationand/orcrackson thesurfaceand result inmalfunction.

Do not give the product a shock, and make sure foreign matter does not enter the product. Thismayresultinmalfunction.

Do not operate the product while driving.Thismaycauseatrafficaccidentbecause itdistractsyoufromkeepingyoureyesontheroad.Useafterstopping/parkingyourcarinasafeplace.

Do not install the product in a location where it may interrupt a safe driving or block your view while driving. Thismaycauseatrafficaccident.

Excessively dark tinting on the windshield may make recorded images look blurry or distorted.

The optimum temperature for picture quality ranges from 0 to 50 °C. The picture quality may vary according to seasons, especially in midsummer or winter season.

This product is fitted with a camera. Drastic changes in brightness (on entry/exit of tunnels), strong backlight in the daytime, and no light source at midnight may result in defective recorded images.

If power supply to the device is interrupted by a crash or accident, it may cause video not to be recorded.

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Cautions for GPS Usage GPS models Only

X PoorGPSreceptionwillnotaffectvideorecording.Itwillonlyleadtoafailuretorecordavehicle'scoordinatesandspeed.

X Pleasemaintain theoptimumtemperature,whichranges0 to50ºC fromforproperworkingofGPS.GPSreceptionmaygetunstableoritsconnectiontimemaybedelayedinthemidsummerorwintertime.

X Whenyouuse theproduct for the first timeoryouhavenotused it foranextendedperiodoftime(over3days),itmaytakesometimeforGPStoidentifythecurrentlocation.(atleast1to5minutes)

X Install theproductavoiding the following instanceswhereGPSreception isinterrupted,andchecktheGPSreception.

y AninstancewhereanobjectinputontopofGPS

y Aninstancewherethewindshieldistintedwithmetallicsubstances

y AninstancewheredevicesproducingRFradiationinterruptingGPSsignalsareinstalledinacar(certainmodelsofremotecaralarmsandMP3/CDplayers)

y AninstancewhereanotherdeviceusingGPSisused

y Aninstancewhereitisdarkandovercast

y AninstancewhereGPSisusedunderanoverpass;inatunnel,underpass,undergroundparking lot,andanareaconcentratedwith largebuildings;andnearapowerstation,barracks,andbroadcastrelaystation

Cautions for BlackVue InstallationX Installingoroperating thedevicewhiledrivingmaycauseanaccident.Pleaseinstalloroperatethedeviceafterstopping/parkingyourcarinasafeplace.

X If thecigarette lighter receptacleemits fumesora funnysmell,stopusing theproductimmediatelyandcontactusorourdealerships.

X Dustandbuilt-updirtonthecigarettelighterreceptaclemaycauseheatorafire.Cleanitonaregularbasis.

X Checkfrequentlyiftheproductisinstalledproperly.Duetovibration,theBlackVuecomesoff,resultinginaninjuryordamage.

X Wedonot takeany responsibility formalfunction,an injuryordamage to theproductcausedbyinappropriateuse.

Preparations Safety Instructions

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Preparations Product Features

High-definitionVideoTheBlackVueuseshighqualitymega-pixellenses,whichproduceclearandsharpimagesevenatnight.

Smartphone/PCViewerTheproductcomeswithaPCviewerandapplicationsforsmartphones(runningonAndroid).Youcancheckimageseasilyandcustomizevarioussettings.

NormalRecordingTheproductmakesahigh-definitionvideorecordingofalltheeventswhiledriving.

ParkingModeRecordingTheproductautomaticallyshiftstotheparkingmode.Ifthereisnomovementofavehicleforacertainperiodoftime,thedeviceautomaticallyshiftstotheparkingmode;and if themovementofavehiclecontinues, theparkingmodebecomesautomaticallydeactivated.Intheparkingmode,onlyifthecameradetectsmotionoranimpactoccurs,recordinggetsstarted.(TheproductisequippedwithmotiondetectiontechnologydevelopedbyPittasoft,whichspecializesinIPcameras.)

Event(G-sensor)RecordingIf thevehicle isgivenan impact, theG-sensorbuilt in theBlackVuedetects theimpactandstartsrecordingtheevent.

SoundRecordingThemicrophonebuiltintheBlackVuerecordssurroundingsoundswhilerecordingvideo.

CheckImagesonVariousDevicesYoucancheckrecordedimagesonavarietyofdevicesthatcanplayMP4files.

RefinedandEasy-to-UseDesignTheBlackVuewithitssleekandcylindricaldesignmakesthevehicle'sinteriorlookevenbetter.Inaddition,youcaneasilyadjustthecameraanglesothatitcanrecordtheinsideofthecar.

VoiceGuideThevoiceguideprovidesinformationaboutthecurrentstatusoftheBlackVue.

GPSDrivingRecord GPS models only (DR380G-HD, DR400G-HD, DR400G-HD II )

Thebuilt-inhigh-sensitivityGPScreatesarecordofthespeedandlocationofthevehicleatthetimeofrecording.YoucancheckthedrivingrecordsviaBlackVuesoftware.(whenconnectedtotheInternet)

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Preparations What's included

Check the product and the accompanied accessories contained in the product package.

Pleasecontactyourdealershipifthereisaproblemwiththecomponents.

*Componentsprovidedandoptionalitemsmayvarydependingonamodel.

Componentsprovidedandoptionalitemsaresubjecttochangewithoutapriornotice.

BlackVue UserManual

VideoOUTCable* VideoINCable* PowerCable

CableClips Double-sidedTape(spareitemformountingtheBlackVueonthewindscreen)

MicroSDCard(includingBlackVuesoftware)

MicroSDCardReader*

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Preparations BlackVue At a Glance

Check the main body of the BlackVue.

Formoreinformationontheuseofeachpart,refertotherelevantpage.

RecordingModeLED

Microphone

MainBodyButton(ParkingModeRecordingButton)(XSeepage12)

[DCIN]terminal(XSeepage9)

MicroSDCardSlot

[VIDEOOUT]terminal(XSeepage11)

HolderGPSReceptionLED GPS models only

Holderlockbutton(XSeepage11)

CameraLens

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BlackVue Usage Installation

Insert the Micro SD Card into the BlackVue

1. Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD slot in the same direction as shown in the picture.

Press thecardagain to removeit.Whiledoingthis,becarefulsothattheMicroSDcardwon'tpopout.

Turn of f the BlackVue beforeinsertingthecardintoit.

Cautions for Using the Micro SD Card

y Insert/removetheMicroSDcardwiththeBlackVueoff.(ChecktoseeifalltheLEDsontheBlackVueareoff.)

y DonotremovetheMicroSDcardwhilesavingdataonthecardorreadingdatafromit.Thismaycausedatalossandproductmalfunction.

y CheckthedatastoredontheMicroSDcardtoseeiftheproductisworkingproperly.

y WerecommendyouusethegenuinememorycardsprovidedbyPittasoft.Wedonottakeanyresponsibilityforproblemscausedbytheuseofothermemorycards.

y TheMicroSDcardisconsumable.Replaceitwithanewoneafteralongtimeuse.

y Makesuretostoreimportantdataonanotherstoragemedium.Wedonottakeanyresponsibilityfordatalosscausedbyuser'sfault.

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Install the BlackVue in the Car

1. Turn off the ignition and pull out the car key.

Installthedeviceinabrightandsafeplace.

2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the BlackVue.

For instructions foruseofMicroSDcard,pleaserefertopage8.

3. Attach the BlackVue on the vehicle's window using double-sided tape.

Werecommendyou install thedeviceonthebacksideof the rearviewmirrorso that theBlackVuecamera lens isat thecenterof thevehicle.

Installthedeviceinanareawhereitdoesnotblockthedriver'sview.

Cleanthearea,onwhichadouble-sidedtapewillbeput,withadrycloth to removeanyforeignmatterandmoisture.

I f mounted on the e lec t r i ca l l y heatedwindscreen,theproductmaycausedamagetotheheatinggridwhendemountedlater.

If themountof theBlackVuehascomeoff,seePage11.

4. Connect the BlackVue's [DC IN] connector to the cigarette lighter receptacle using the power cable.

When recording in theparkingmode, youareadvisedtoconnect thePowerMagic,anuninterruptedpowersupply(UPS)unit,totheproduct.

Ifyou intendtousetheBlackVuealongwithother car accessories using the cigarettelighter receptacle,youareadvised touseamulti-socketoutlet(cigarsocket).

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BlackVue Usage Installation

5.Organize the power cable.

Usetheprovidedcableclipsifnecessary.

6.Adjust the position of the BlackVue's camera lens.

Install theproduct insuchawaythatthe BLACKVUE logo in the buttonsection facesslightly lower than thelevel.

Check the stored data af ter testdriving,andadjust thepositionof thelensifnecessary.

Ifyouconnecttheproducttoportablev ideo dev ices (smar tphone, GPSnavigator,etc.),youcanadjustthelensanglecheckingvideo.(XSeePage11)

7. Start the engine. Check to see if the product is properly installed.

IftheBlackVue'sLEDisturnedon,itisproperlyinstalled.

ThetypeofLEDmayvarydependingonthemodel.

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Connecting the BlackVue to AV Product

VideoOUTCable VideoINCable*

Or

1.Connect the BlackVue's [VIDEO OUT] terminal, to the AV product using the Video OUT/IN cable (accessory).

Youcancheck theBlackVue's real-timevideoon theconnectedAVproduct.

Ifyouuse theBlackVue's [VIDEOOUT]port,youcanreducethevideoframerate.

TheVideoIN*cablemaynotbecompatiblewithcertainGPSnavigators.Checkthecompatibilitybeforeuse.

WhenconnectedtothewhiteconnectoroftheVideoINcable*

WhenconnectedtotheyellowconnectoroftheVideoINcable*

GroundVideo GroundVideo

Disconnecting from the Holder

1.Pull the BlackVue's main body holding down the [LOCK] button on the mount as shown in the picture.

2.The BlackVue's main body will be easily disconnected from the mount.

ConnecttotheMount : Insert theBlackVue'smainbody intothegrooveonthemountuntilthe‘click’sound.

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BlackVue Usage Recording

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.

ConnectedtothePowerMagic(UPSunit),theBlackVuewillremainon.

Ifyouset [SetNormalRecording] intheconfigurationto [NormalRecordingOff],normalrecordingbecomesdeactivated.(XSeePage27)

Parking Mode Recording

This product has [Automatic Shift to Parking Mode] as a default setting.(X See Page 28)

If there isnomovementofavehicle forover10minutes,thedeviceautomaticallyshiftstotheparkingmode.

If themovementofavehiclecontinuesforabout30seconds,theparkingmodebecomesautomaticallydeactivated.

If you want to activate the parking mode or turn it off, press the button on the main body of the BlackVue.

In the parking mode, only if the camera detects motion (motion detection) or an impact occurs (G-sensor), 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 Thisisatechnologyofcapturingmotioninthecamera.

y TheproductisequippedwithsecuritysolutiontechnologiesdevelopedbyPittasoft,whichspecializesinIPcameras.

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Event Recording

If the BlackVue detects an impact above the threshold, the device automatically records video before/after the event.

Youcanadjust thesensitivityof theBlackVuedetectingan impact in [SetSensitivity].(XSeePage29)

Youcansetdifferentsensitivitiesbetweennormal recordingmodeandparkingmode.

G-sensor (3-axis Acceleration Sensor)

y TheBlackVuerecordseventvideowithitsG-sensordetectinganimpact.

y TheG-sensor,a3-axisaccelerationsensor, iscomposedofX-axis (front / rear),Y-axis(right/left),andZ-axis(top/bottom).

y Youcancheck theG-sensor informationof the files recorded in theBlackVueSoftware,aviewerfortheBlackVue.

y You cannot use G-sensor values measured by the BlackVue as evidence todeterminethecontextofanaccident.

Turning off BlackVue

Turn off the ignition.

The BlackVue will turn off in about 5 seconds.

All LEDs of the BlackVue will turn off.

If theBlackVue isconnected toPowerMagic(UPSunit),unplugthepowercablethatisconnectedtotheBlackVue.

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BlackVue Usage Playing Recorded Videos

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 f i les of the BlackVue aresavedinthe‘Record’folderoftheMicroSDcard.

Playing videos on your smart phone

Download BlackVue Application

y Weprovideanapplication for theBlackVue. Usingthisapplication,youcaneasilyplayandmanagevideoclipsrecordedbytheBlackVue.

y AccessGooglePlaySearch forBlackVueSelectApplicationDownload

1.Turn off the BlackVue and remove the Micro SD card from it.

2. Insert the Micro SD card into your smartphone.

YoucancheckvideoonasmartphonesupportingMicroSDcard.

3.Go to the smartphone's main menu, and press the BlackVue App icon. The BlackVue viewer will be launched.

Youcanalsoplaythevideoinvideoplayerapplicationsforsmartphone.

4. Press the desired video file, and playback will start.

IftherearemanyfilesintheMicroSDcard,itmaytakesometimetoloadthefile.

Theremaybesomemobiledevices thatdonotsupportFullHDvideo.Formobiledevices thatsupportFullHDvideo,pleasevisit theBlackVuewebsite.(www.blackvue.com)

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Playing videos on GPS Navigator

1. Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.

2.Connect the SD card reader to your GPS navigator.

3.Select a video play icon, and select the removable drive containing video files.

4.Press the desired video file, and playback will start.

Thewayofplayingvideomayvarydependingontheproduct.Formoreinformation,seetheuser'smanualforyournavigator.

IftherearemanyfilesintheMicroSDcard,itmaytakesometimetoloadthefile.

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BlackVue Usage Playing Recorded Videos

Check Video on PC

1. Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.

2.Connect the SD card reader to your PC.

3.Double-click the ‘BlackVue.exe’ file in the ‘Application’ folder in the Micro SD card, and the BlackVue will be launched.

4.Select the desired video file to play it.

ForaPCmediaplayer,youhaveto installH.264videocodecandAACaudiocodectoplaythevideoproperly.

YouareadvisedtousetheBlackVuesoftwaretocheckthevideoonyourPC.(XSeePage17)

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BlackVue Software Running 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.

YoucanusetheBlackVueplayerwithoutinstallation.

1. Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.

2.Connect the SD card reader to your PC.

3.Double-click the ‘BlackVue.exe’ file in the ‘Application’ folder in the Micro SD card, and the BlackVue will be launched.

ToinstalltheBlackVuesoftwareinyourPC,pleaserefertoPage33.

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BlackVue Software Screen At a Glance

MyWayViewer,GPSinformationandmapareonlyavailablefortheGPSmodels.

TypesofRecordedFiles

 :Recorded files in normal recording mode. They will be marked as green in theTimeline.

 :Recorded files in event recording mode. They will be marked as orange in theTimeline.

 :Recordedfilesinparkingmode.TheywillbemarkedasblueintheTimeline.

PlayControlButtons

 :Playtheselectedfile.

 :Stopplayingthefile.

 :Stopplayingthefiletemporarily.

/  :Moveforward/backwardframebyframe.

/  :Playtheprevious/nextfile.

PlaybackPane

G-sensorPane

GPSInformationPane

ScreenZoomin/out(Controlledbyscrollingthemousewheel)

MyWayViewer(XSeePage22)/SaveImage/Print/SetConfiguration

FileList

ViewBlackVueVersionInformation

Timeline

Full-screenViewButton/ReverseScreenButton(XSeePage20)

PlayControlButtons

PlaySpeedControl/VolumeControl

Duration

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BlackVue Software Playing Recorded Files

1. Press the [ Browse] button to select the folder containing files.

Thefiles in theselectedfolderwillappearonthelist.

2.Double-click the desired file (Or, select the file and press the button), and the file will be played back.

Double-click theplaybackpanefora full-screenview.Press theESCbuttontoreturntothedefaultscreensize.

Scrol l the mouse wheel in theplaybackpanetozoomin/outtheplaybackwindow.(from0.5timesupto2.0times)

Right-cl ick the playback pane,andapartiallymagnifiedpanewillappear.

Youcanadjusttheplaybackspeedfrom0.5to2.0times.

I f you set [F i le Type], only theselectedtypeoffileswillappearonthe list. (All typesareselectedasdefaultsetting.)

Ifyouselect[Filteringbydate],onlythefileson thedateyouselect inthetimelinewillappearonthelist.

Files will be recorded in MP4 format.

y TheBlackVue recordsandsaves files inMP4 format.Youcaneasilycheck therecordedvideoonmediaplayerortheBlackVueplayersupportingMP4format.

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BlackVue Software Playing Recorded Files

Display Settings

X (Full-screenbutton)Displaythevideoinfullscreen.

X (Reversescreenbutton)Turnsanimageupsidedown.

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.

X SelectdateSelecthour(abletoidentifythetypeofrecordedfile)SelectminuteSelectsecondViewthevideorecordedattheselectedtime

Redcircle :datecontainingrecordedfilesYellowcircle :selecteddate

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Exporting/Deleting Files

Fromtheplayerfilelist,selectafileandright-clickittodisplaythecontextmenu.

Select [Delete] to delete the selected file orselect[Export]tosaveitinadifferentlocation.

Video Export settings

Setthefilenameandthelocationtosavethefiletoexportvideo.

Checkthisboxtodeletethesoundwhenexportingvideo.

Setthesectionofvideoyouwanttoexport.

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.

ConnecttotheInternettousethemapservice.

DatawillbeshownonlyforrecordedfileswithGPSinformation.

GPSReception-Green:GPSinformation

-Red:NoGPSinformation

MapZoomin/out-Adjustbyscrollingthemouse

wheel

Selectmaptype

DrivingSpeedandCoordinates:Changedrivingspeedunit

Carlocation

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BlackVue Software Playing Recorded Files

Opening the MyWay Viewer GPS models only

Press the button, and the MyWay Viewer window will appear.

Thedrivingroutewillappearonthemap.

X Double-clickthemap,andthevideoofadrivingrouteclosetotheclickedlocationwillbeplayedback.

MapZoomin/out

Movemap

Speed:Changedrivingspeedunit

Drivingroute-Currentfile/2previousfiles/2nextfiles

Selectmaptype

Latitude/Longitude

Locatethevehicle

Recordedfilestartingpoint-Red:Currentfile-Blue:Previous/Nextfile

Vehiclelocation

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BlackVue Software Saving as an Image File / Printing

Saving the Desired Screen as an Image File

1.Press the button during playback to stop the screen.Select the desired screen.

Tosearchforthedesiredscreen,selecttheSecondunitintheTimeline,orpressthe / buttontonavigate.

2. Press the button. Check the file saving path, and press the Save button. Save the selected screen as an image (jpeg, bmp) file.

Printing the Selected Screen

1.Press the button during playback to stop the screen.Select the desired screen.

Tosearchforthedesiredscreen,selecttheSecondunitintheTimeline,orpressthe / buttontonavigate.

2.Press the button, and the selected screen will be printed out.

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BlackVue Software Configuring BlackVue Settings

1. Insert the Micro SD card into your PC. (X See Page 16)

2.Press the button, and the Configuration window will appear.

Youcannotsetconfiguration if theSDcardwith theBlackVueFirmwareinstalledisnotconnectedtothePC.

3.Customize your BlackVue experience.

4.Press the [Save & Close] button.

YoucannotsetconfigurationforBlackVueifthesettingsarenotsavedintheMicroSDcard.

Pressthe[InitializeSettings]button,andthesettingswillbeinitialized.

5. 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.

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Basic Settings

[DR400G-HDII]

[DR400G-HD]

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BlackVue Software Configuring BlackVue Settings

[DR380G-HD]

[DR380-HD]

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Time ZoneSelect the time zone where the BlackVue is used. This will be used as timeinformationforrecordedfiles.

Image Setting

X Image Quality :Settheimagequalityofafiletorecord.Higherimagequalitywillincreasethefilesize.

SupportedImagequalifydiffersdependingonthemodel.

X Video Compression :Setthevideocompression.Higherimagecompressionwillreducethefilesize.

Somemobiledevicesmaynotbeable toplay recorded fileswithahighimagecompression.

X Brightness :Setthebrightnessofascreentorecord.

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Recordable Time by Memory Capacity

Therecordabletimeisonehouronthebasisofcontinuousrecording.Inactuality,thetimemaybeslightlydifferent.

DR400G-HD/DR400G-HDII

ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:Normal

FullHD30frames

FullHD15frames

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames

8GB 2hr.15min. 3hr.23min. 3hr.23min. 5hr.41min. 8hr.30min.

16GB 4hr.37min. 6hr.54min. 6hr.54min. 11hr.29min. 17hr.09min.

32GB 9hr.24min. 13hr.59min. 13hr.59min. 22hr.51min. 34hr.09min.

ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:High

FullHD30frames

FullHD15frames

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames

8GB 3hr.32min. 4hr.16min. 4hr.15min. 5hr.50min. 8hr.31min.

16GB 7hr.02min. 8hr.49min. 8hr.41min. 11hr.31min. 17hr.12min.

32GB 13hr.55min. 17hr.11min. 17hr.10min. 23hr.18min. 35hr.48min.

DR380-HD/DR380G-HD

ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:Normal

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames

8GB 3hr.23min. 5hr.41min. 8hr.30min.

16GB 6hr.54min. 11hr.29min. 17hr.09min.

ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:High

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames

8GB 4hr.15min. 5hr.50min. 8hr.31min.

16GB 8hr.41min. 11hr.31min. 17hr.12min.

Recording Settings

X Normal Recording Settings

• Normal Recording On :Recordsalltheeventswhiledriving.

• Normal Recording Off  :Saves files recorded inEventRecording/ParkingModeRecordingonly.

BlackVue Software Configuring BlackVue Settings

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X Voice Recording Settings:Whethertousethevoicerecordingfunctionornot.

X Date and Time Display:Displaysdateandtimeinthebottomleftcornerofthescreenwhilerecording.

X Speed Display  GPS models only :Displaysthespeedofavehicleinthebottomleftcornerofthescreen.Selectthedesiredspeedunittodisplay.

Ifyouselect[DisplayOff],thespeedofavehiclewillnotbedisplayedintherecordedfiles.

X Record File Unit :Youcansetthefilesavingunitwhenrecording.

X Recoding Storage Setting  :Theolder recordedfileswillbedeletedso thatnewvideocanberecordedinalimitedstoragespace.

• Time :Ifthereisnotenoughstoragespaceavailable,theolderrecordedfileswillbeautomaticallydeleted.

• Type  :Setmemoryusageproportion foreachrecording typewhensavingrecorded files.Recorded files forwhich thesetstoragespace is fullwillbeautomaticallydeleted insequence.Becarefulsincethefilesrecorded in theEventRecodingmodemaybedeletedaswell.

If storage space for files recorded in the Event Recording is full:

y FilesrecordedintheEventRecordingmodewillbeautomaticallydeletedinsequenceaswell.Becarefulnottodeleteimportantfiles.Backuptheimportantfilesinanotherstoragemedium.

X Auto Switching to Parking Mode  :Thedevicewillshift to theParkingmodeautomaticallyifthereisnochangeinG-sensorforover10minutes.IfG-sensorisdetectedforover30seconds,thedevicewillshift totheNormalRecordingmode.

Theautomaticshift totheParkingmodemaybeaffectedbythedegreetowhicheachvehiclevibrates.

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Setting the Sensitivity

Normal Recording ModeSet the sensitivity of G-sensor by which event recording starts in the NormalRecordingmode.

Parking ModeSet thesensitivityofG-sensorandmotiondetectionbywhichevent recordingstartsintheParkingmode.

BlackVue Software Configuring BlackVue Settings

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Advanced Settings of Sensitivity

Press the Advanced Setting for each setting. You can easily set sensitivity viewing recorded video.

1.Load a recorded file (). Play the loaded file ().

2.Set sensitivity viewing the video being played. Adjust the sensor area by moving the control bar up and down. ()

X If the sensor area is wide, "insensitive", and if it's narrow, "sensitive".

Ifyouwanttorecordthecurrentevent

Ifyoudon'twanttorecordthecurrentevent

Narrow the sensitivity area so thatthecurrentG-sensorgraphisoutof

thesensorarea.

Widen the sensitivity area so thatthecurrentG-sensorgraphiswithin

thesensorarea.

Ifan imageappearswhereeventrecording istriggeredbythesensitivitysetbytheuser,theframeofthevideoplayingscreenblinks.

3.Press the [Save & Close] button.

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Other Settings

[DR400G-HD]

X LED On :Youcanturnon/offLEDintherecordingstatusdisplaysection.

X Button LED  :YoucanchangethecolorofLEDinthebuttonsectionorturn itoff.

X Voice Alarm  :TheBlackVueproductplaysvoicemessagesduringcertainevents.Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectivelyenable/disablethevoicemessages.

X Alarm Volume  :Allowsyoutoadjustthevolumeofthevoicemessages

X Video Out option  :Youcanselect theoptionofvideooutput forconnectingvideotoanexternaldevice.

BlackVue Software Configuring BlackVue Settings

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[DR380-HD/DR380G-HD/DR400G-HDII]

X Recording Status LED :Youcanturnon/offLEDintherecordingstatusdisplaysection.

X Button LED :Youcanturnon/offLEDinthebuttonsectionwhereappropriate.

X Voice Alarm  :TheBlackVueproductplaysvoicemessagesduringcertainevents.Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectivelyenable/disablethevoicemessages.

X Alarm Volume :Adjustthevolumeofvoiceguide.

X Video Out option  :Youcanselect theoptionofvideooutput forconnectingvideotoanexternaldevice.

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Others Installing the BlackVue Software

You can install the BlackVue software in your PC.

1.Connect the Micro SD card to your PC. (X See Page 16)

2. Double-click the BlackVueSetup(HD).exe file in the ‘Software’ folder in the Micro SD card.

3.Complete the program installation as directed by the installation program.

4. Check to see if a BlackVue software shortcut is installed on your desktop.

Double-clicktheBlackVuesoftwareshortcuttoruntheprogram.

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Others Upgrading the Firmware

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.

1. Insert the Micro SD card into your PC. (X See Page 16)

2. Download the firmware upgrade file at our website. (www.blackvue.com)

3. Double-click the firmware upgrade file. Execute the upgrade as directed by the program.

Upgrade theSDcardwithanewfirmware.This wi l l in i t ia l ize the BlackVueconfigurationsetbytheuser.Once theupgraded is finished, theinstallationoftheBlackVuesoftwarewill be started.Press theCancelbuttontostoptheinstallation.

4. Insert the Micro SD card whose firmware has been upgraded into the BlackVue with its power off.

5. 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 YouareadvisedtoformattheMicroSDcardeveryweek.

y FormattheMicroSDcardifthereareinterruptionsinyourrecordedvideo.

y Format thecardusingaprogramrecommendedbytheSDcardassociation forstableuse.Formoreinformation,visitourwebsite.(www.blackvue.com)

y SaveimportantdatainyourPCbeforeformattingthecard.

y After format is finished,upgrade the firmware.Connecting theMicroSDcardwithnodefault files to themainbodywillautomatically initialize theMicroSDand install thefirmware.

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Others Product Specifications

ModelNameDR400G-HDII/

DR400G-HDDR380G-HD DR380-HD

Camera CMOSSensor/2,073,600Pixels

ResolutionFULLHD(1920x1080)/

Upto30fpsHD(1280X720)/

Upto30fpsHD(1280X720)/

Upto30fps

CompressionType H.264

Audio AACLC

RecordingNormalRecording,EventRecording(3-axissensor),

ParkingModeRecording(motiondetection)

VideoOut Composite

Memory MicroSDcard(Upto32GB)

ViewingAngle

OppositeAngle

120° 120° 120°

Horizontal 98° 98° 98°

Vertical 55° 55° 55°

GPS Built-in Built-in -

SizeDiameter 32.0mm 32.0mm 32.0mm

Length 102.8mm 101.4mm 101.4mm

Weight 86g 82g 80g

Power 12V/24VDC 12V/24VDC 12V/24VDC

PowerConsumption Max.4W Max3.3W Max3.2W

OperatingTemperature

-20°C~60°C

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Others Product Specifications

❏ LED Status Display

LEDStatus REC ButtonSection

GPS GPS models only

OnBoot Off Blinking -

Recording

Normal Blinking(Orange) - -

Event Blinking(Red) - -

Parking Blinking(Green) - -

NoSDCard Off RapidBlinking -

PowerOffAlternateBlinking

(Red/Green)- -

InsufficientStorageSpace

On(Orange) - -

GPSReception - Green

NoReception

- -

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Memo

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Memo

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Warranty CertificateMemo

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Warranty Certificate

y The warranty period of this product is one year from the purchasing date. (6 months for accessories such as battery/Micro SD card)

y Weprovideswarranty forourproducts inaccordancewith theConsumerComplaintsSettlementStandards(Notificationof theFairTradeCommission).After-salesservicewillbeofferedbyPittasoftorourdesignatedcontractors.

y Iftheproductisusedforbusinesspurposes,itswarrantyperiodshallbereducedbyhalf.

ProductName(ModelName)

SerialNo.

PurchasingDate PurchasingPlace

CustomerInformation

Address/PhoneNo.

TypeofConsumerComplaints

WarrantyAction

WithinWarrantyPeriod

AfterWarrantyPeriod

Caseswheremalfunctionoccursintermsofperformance/functionundernormalconditionsofuse:

Whenamajorrepairisneededwithin10daysofpurchase

Exchange/Refund N/A

Whenmajorrepairisneededwithin10daysofexchange

Refund N/A

Whenmalfunctionoccursthreetimesormoreforthesamedefect

FreeRepair PaidRepair

Whenmalfunctionoccursfourtimesormoreforthesamedefect

Exchange/Refund PaidRepair

Ifanemployeelosesaproductaconsumerhasleftforrepair

Exchange/RefundRefundbyadding10%toflat-ratedepreciation

amount

Ifarepairisimpossibleduetolackofreplacementpartsunderwarranty

Exchange/Refund N/A

Ifarepairisimpossibledespitereplacementpartsinstock

Exchange/Refund N/A

Caseswheremalfunctionisattributabletoconsumer'sdefault:

-Wheremalfunctionordamagetotheproductoccursduetocarelesshandling(fall,shock,damage,abuse,etc.)ormisuse

-Wheremalfunctionoccursduetotheuseofitemsthathavenotbeendesignatedbyus

-Wheremalfunctionoccursaftertheconsumerorthirdpartytriestorepairoraltertheproduct

-Malfunctionordamagetotheproductattributabletoconsumer'sintentionordefault

Othercases

-Wheremalfunctionoccursduetonaturaldisasters-Wherethelifeofaconsumablepartcomestoanend

PaidRepair PaidRepair

y Thiswarrantycertificateisvalidonlyinacountrywhereyoupurchasetheproduct.

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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 [email protected]

Service Center 1599-2772 Fax 02-6947-4697

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