Name | Car Dashcam Manufacturer | PittaSoft Co., Ltd. / Korea Address | BYC HIGH CITY A- 7th floor, 371-17, Gasan-Dong, Geumcheon-Gu, Seoul, 153-803, Korea Sales Headquater Tel: +82-2-6947-4670(#3) | Fax: +82-2-6947-4699 e-mail: sales@pittasoft.com www.blackvue.
BLACKVUE Wi-Fi 2CH For your safe driving
BLACKVUE Wi-Fi 2CH DR550GW-2CH
Table of Contents Introduction to the Manual Getting started 4 5 8 8 9 11 12 14 14 Cautions for Safety Checks for GPS Checks for the microSD Cards Product Features Package Components Names of Each Part How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Front Camera How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Rear Camera How to Install the BlackVue 15 16 17 Checking Installation Position How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card Installation Video Recording 19 19 20 Normal Recording Parking Mode
Introduction to the Manual Thank you for purchasing a BlackVue by PittaSoft Co., Ltd. This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your BlackVue. Before using the product, make sure to read through this manual so as to use the product in the correct way. To enhance the performance of the product, the contents of this instruction manual may be changed without prior notice.
Getting started Cautions for Safety The purpose of these cautions is to maintain user safety and avoid damage to property. Please make sure to read through this manual so as to use the product in the correct way. DANGER Death or property damage can be caused for users if the following directions are not followed: y Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself. It can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair, call your customer service center.
WARNING Death or serious injury can be caused for users if the following directions are not followed: y Do not leave the product where infants, children, or pets can reach it. They might swallow small components, or their saliva could get into it and cause an explosion due to a short circuit. y While cleaning the inside of the car, do not spray water or wax directly onto the product. It can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
CAUTION Injury or property damage can be caused for users if the following directions are not followed: y Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the outside of the product. It can cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction. y If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (0°C ~ 60°C), performance can decline or malfunction can be caused. y Make sure that the product is installed properly. The product can fall as a result of vibration, and may cause physical injury.
Checks for GPS Even if the GPS isn't working, video is recorded, but position coordinates and driving speed are not recorded. When used for the first time, or when the product is not used for 3 consecutive days, it will take some time for the GPS to find the current position. If there is an error with the GPS time when checking recorded video with a viewer program or the BlackVue App, turn the GPS off and on after a signal is received. Make sure to observe the following for an uninterrupted GPS signal.
Product Features Q Ultra-high quality and smooth video Full HD (1920x1080) 30-frame ultra-high quality front video HD (1280x720) 30-frame high quality rear video High-class design with functionality Simple but luxurious design with the functionality of a 360-degree revolution to set any angle freely and simple but luxurious design 2CH Wi-Fi Video Shooting Checking the front video as well as rear video through the built-in Wi-Fi SONY Exmor CMOS Sensor, Megapixel Lens Clearer vision with high image quali
B9 D Diverse recording options (Normal/Event/Parking) Event recording and automatic conversion & deactivation of parking mode High-compression recording mode to extend microSD card life Efficient memory usage with high-compression storage method Support of viewer programs for Windows PC and Mac BlackVue viewer program which allows you to configure various settings including resolution, voice recording and Wi-Fi and play back the recorded video 10 BLACKVUE Wi-Fi 2CH
Package Components Front Camera Quick Guide Power Cord Cable Clips (8 EA) Double-sided Tape for the Mounting Bracket microSD Card (Including BlackVue Viewer and Manual) microSD Card Reader Rear Camera Rear Camera Connection Cable Note y Pictures of the components may differ from the actual ones. y To enhance the performance of the product, components may be changed without prior notice. y The package components can be purchased additionally from the BlackVue homepage (www.blackvue. com).
Names of Each Part Front Camera Lock Button Camera Lens Mounting Bracket Front Security LED LED Indicators for Recording GPS LED Speaker DC in (Power Socket) Wi-Fi LED AV in (Rear camera connection port) Cover microSD Card Slot Voice On/Off Button Wi-Fi Button (Format Button: Press for 10 seconds for Formatting) Note y Tap the voice On/Off button to turn the voice recording function on or off. y Press the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds to format the microSD card without using a PC.
Rear Camera Mounting Bracket AV out (Front camera connection port) Camera Lens Rear Security LED DR550GW-2CH 13
How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Front Camera 1 2 Pull the the front camera out of the mounting bracket with the Lock button pressed. Insert the front camera into the mounting bracket until you hear clicking sound, to attach it. How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Rear Camera 1 2 Hold the mounting bracket and pull the the front camera out of the mounting bracket. Insert the rear camera into the Mounting Bracket until you hear clicking sound, to attach it.
How to Install the BlackVue Checking Installation Position 1 2 It is recommended to install the front camera at the back of rear view mirror. Clean any foreign matter and moisture from the place where the product will be installed. It is recommended to install the rear camera at the top of the rear window of the vehicle. Note y Do not install the product where it can interfere with the driver's vision. y It is recommended to install the product at the designated BlackVue installation center.
How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 1 2 3 Open the cover on the side of the front camera. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot, as shown in the picture. To remove the microSD card, press the microSD card once and then pull it out. Make sure that the microSD card doesn't pop out while trying to remove it. Caution y Do not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data. The data may be damaged or malfunction caused. y Copy important data to other storage media to store.
Installation 1 2 3 Stop the engine where there is some light and in a safe place, and then remove the key. Attach the front camera to the windshield glass with the camera lens located in the middle of the vehicle using the double-sided tape. After installing the product, remove the lens cap. Use the power cord to connect the DC in of the front camera to car's power socket. Note y It is necessary to use Power Magic (the Battery Discharge Prevention Device) to record video while the car is parked.
7 Adjust the lens angle of the camera. Note y After adjusting the angle of the camera lens, remember the angle of the mounting bracket so that it can be installed at the same angle next time. y With smartphone and Wi-Fi connections, it is possible to adjust the angle of the camera lens while watching real-time video. (24 page) 8 Start the engine and check if the product works properly. Caution y Do not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data.
Video Recording Normal Recording 1 2 When the engine is started, the BlackVue is turned on automatically. When the BlackVue is turned on, normal recording is automatically started. Note y If Power Magic (Battery Discharge Prevention Device) is connected, the BlackVue is not turned off. y The normal recording function can be disabled in the BlackVue viewer configuration.
Event Recording 1 2 If an impact is detected in normal or parking mode recording, event recording is started. It records video for 5 seconds before and 55 seconds after the impact. Note y Sensitivity to impact can be adjusted in the BlackVue viewer configuration. (38 page) y Event recording time can be adjusted in the BlackVue viewer conguration. (36 page) If you set the event recording time for 2 minute, it records video for 5 seconds before and 115 seconds after the impact.
Simple Video Playback Normal Recording Playback Using a Smartphone With a smartphone that supports microSD cards video can be played back. 1 Turn off the BlackVue and remove the microSD card. Note y For the details on how to remove the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (16 page) 2 3 Insert the microSD card into the smartphone. Open an App to play back recorded videos and select the movie you want to play back.
Watching with a GPS navigation Recorded videos can be played back using a GPS navigation 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the GPS navigation. 3 Open an application to play back recorded videos and select the movie you want to play back from the removable drive. Note y How to play back recorded videos may differ between navigators, so refer to your instruction manual for the details.
How to Playback using a PC Recorded videos can be played back with a movie playback program on a PC. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the PC. 3 Open an application to play back recorded videos and select the movie you want to play back from the removable drive. Note y For how to play back using the BlackVue viewer, refer to Video Playback.
How to Playback using the BlackVue App 1 Install the BlackVue App and open it in the smartphone. The BlackVue App can be downloaded from the Google Play store and Apple App Store. Note y The BlackVue application can be used with Android 2.3 or later and iOS 5.0 or later. y Some functions may not be supported depending on the smartphone. 2 3 Press the Wi-Fi button on the side of the product, to turn on Wi-Fi. Tap the Wi-Fi button in the BlackVue App.
Note y If you save the connection information when connecting using Wi-Fi, you can tap the Wi-Fi button in the BlackVue App to connect it without turning on the Wi-Fi function of the smartphone. y The initial password is blackvue, but the user can change it. y For the Live View function, Wi-Fi can be used within a 10 m range, although the range may vary in some circumstances. y For playback of recorded videos using Wi-Fi, reception may vary according to the data transfer rate.
How to use the BlackVue Viewer Installation & Execution How to Install Dedicated BlackVue viewer can be installed in a PC. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the PC. 3 4 5 Execute the 'BlackVueSetup(HD).exe' file in the 'BlackVue\Software' folder. Install the program according the installation program instruction. When the installation is finished, the BlackVue viewer icon is displayed on the desktop.
How to Execute Without Installation It is possible to execute the dedicated BlackVue viewer without installation. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the PC. 3 Double-click 'BlackVue.exe' in the 'BlackVue\Application' folder.
Screen Description 2 3 1 4 6 5 No. Name Description 1 Playback Screen for Recorded Videos Videos can be played back using this screen. The mouse can be used to zoom in/out. 2 G-Sensor Information G-sensor information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded. 3 GPS Information GPS information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded.
No. Name Description 4 Recorded Video List Using the file list and map tab, the recorded video list, and where a video was recorded can be checked. You can display only the rear camera files in the recorded video list by clicking Front, and You can display only the front camera files in the recorded video list by clicking Rear. : This is an normal recording file and marked with green in the timeline. : This is an event recording file and marked with orange in the timeline.
Video Playback How to Control the Playback of Recorded Video The recorded video can be played back in full screen mode and be reversed upside down. The playback speed can be adjusted.
Magnifying Glass Some parts of a recorded video can be zoomed in while playing back. Left-click the screen while a recorded video is being played back to see a partial zoom-in window and to use it to identify the number plate of a car while moving it. Timeline Video can be explored with the date, hr, min, and sec of when a video was recorded.
How to Manage Files With the recorded video list, a file can be deleted or saved with a different name. 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and right-click it. To delete a file, click Delete. To save it with different name, click Export and select the option you want. Note y When you select Sound Off, the voice is removed from the recorded video to be saved. 4 5 Press the OK button and select the file name you want, together with the path. Press the Save button to finish.
How to Check the Map Where a video was recorded can be checked with the map. 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. Press the Map tab. With the +/- button or mouse wheel, the map can be zoomed in/out. Speed Unit Change Map Type Selection Map Zoom-In/Out Car Location Note y To use the map service, an Internet connection is required. y Only for the recorded file with GPS information, the data can be checked.
How to Check MyWay Viewer The driving route of a recorded video can be checked. 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. Press the button. The driving route will be displayed on the map. Double-click the map to play back the recorded video of the nearest driving route from the clicked point.
How to Save as an Image While playing back a recorded video, some parts can be saved as images if you want. 1 2 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. From the image to be saved, click the button. Note y Use the timeline or press the 3 4 Press the G / button to explore detailed images. button. Select the file name you want, together with the path, and click the Save button. Note y JPG and BMP formats are supported for image files.
Configuration Basic Configuration Time, video, and recording configurations can be changed. 1 2 Click the G button and click the Basic tab. After changing the configuration, click Save & Close. 1 3 2 No. Function Description 1 Time Configuration The time zone can be configured for where it is used. The configured time zone is used as information for recorded video. 2 Image Setting The quality and brightness of the recorded front/rear video can be configured.
No. 3 Function Description Recording Configuration Normal Record, Voice Record, Date and Time Display and Auto Switching to Parking Mode function can be turned on/off. Speed Display and recording mode, Record File Unit and Recording Storage Setting can be changed. Note y With the normal recording function disabled, only event and parking mode recording videos are saved. y With the speed display unit disabled, the vehicle speed is not displayed when the recorded videos are played back.
How to Configure Sensitivity It is possible to configure the G-sensor sensitivity to start event recording during normal recording and the G-sensor & motion detection sensitivity to start event recording during parking mode recording, respectively. 1 2 Click the G button and click the Sensitivity tab. After changing the configuration, click Save & Close. Note y For details about advanced sensitivity configuration, refer to Advanced Sensitivity Configuration. (39 page) 1 2 No.
Advanced Sensitivity Configuration The sensitivity can be configured while watching a recorded video. 1 2 3 Click the G button and click the Sensitivity tab. Click the Advanced Setting button of the configuration you want. Play back a recorded video. Saved G-sensor information is displayed at the bottom of the recorded video which is played back.
4 Move the control bar up/down to adjust the sensitivity range. If the range is wide, it is less sensitive, and if the range is narrow, it is more sensitive. It is recorded as an event. It is not recorded as an event. Note y If an event recording is started due to the sensitivity configured while a recorded video is being played back, the edge of the playback screen blinks in orange. 5 After changing the configuration, click Save & Close.
No. Function Description 1 Wi-Fi Setting You can change SSID and your password for the Wi-Fi connection. The BlackVue App can be accessed with the SSID and password chosen by the user and you can also reset the password if you have forgotten it. 2 Etc. For video recording status, normal recording mode, and parking mode recording, the LED indicators can be turned on/off. Voice direction item or the volume can be changed.
Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware version by connecting the microSD card into the PC. You can also upgrade the firmware version with the BlackVue App, and for details, refer to the BlackVue App manual. 1 2 3 Connect the microSD card to the PC. For details on how to connect, refer to How to Playback using a PC. (23 page) Access the BlackVue web site (www.blackvue.com) and download the firmware upgrade file.
4 After the firmware upgrade is finished, insert the microSD card into the BlackVue. Note y For details on how to insert the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (16 page) y Insert the microSD card only when the product is turned off. 5 When the power is turned on, it is automatically upgraded.
Product Specifications & Standards Product Specifications Model Name Color/Size/Weight Memory Recording Mode Camera Viewing Angle DR550GW-2CH Front: Pearl Black / Length 118.5mm x Diameter 36mm / 120g Rear: Pearl Black / Length 67.4mm x Diameter 27.6mm / 30g microSD Card (16GB/ 32GB) Normal Recording, Event Recording (Impact Detection), and Parking mode Recording (Motion+Impact Detection) For Parking mode recording, a battery discharge prevention device is required. Front: CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.
Speaker LED Indicators Sensor Built-in Voice Directions Front: Recording LED, GPS LED, Wi-Fi LED, Front Security LED Rear: Rear Security LED 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor Wi-Fi On/Off Button Self-format Function: Press it for 10 seconds to format the microSD card Button Backup Battery Input Power Current Consumption Operation Temperature Certificates Software Application Voice On/Off Button The proximity sensor is built-in so that voice recording can be turned on/off by approaching it with a hand T
LED Indicators LED Recording State (REC) State GPS Boot-up Normal Recording Wi-Fi Blinking Red Blinking Parking Green Blinking White Blinking Lighting Wi-Fi ON/OFF Change Blinking Blue Light Available White Blinking Fast White Blinking Fast White Blinking Wi-Fi ON GPS ON Rear Security White Blinking Orange Blinking Event Software Control Front Security Unavailable Unavailable Full HD + HD @15fps HD + HD @30fps White Blinking White Blinking White Blinking White Blinking White Bli
Before Requesting A/S Service y It is required for users to back up important data regularly from storage device (to other separate media). Depending on the situation, it will be necessary to delete the data from the internal storage device (component). It might be needed to delete all the data from the product for A/S. So it is required for users to back up important data by themselves before requesting A/S.
Product Warranty Q The term of this product warranty is 1 year from the purchase date. (Accessories such as Battery/microSD Card : 6 Months) Q We, PittaSoft Co., Ltd., provide the product warranty according to Consumer Dispute Settlement Regulations (drawn up by the Fair Trade Commission). PittaSoft or designated partners will provide the service upon request. Product Name (Model Name) Serial No.
