dr380-hd / dr380g-hd / dr400g-hd / dr400g-hd ii

www.blackvue.com

User's Manual Ver 1.00

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

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 33 Installing the BlackVue Software

34 Upgrading the Firmware

35 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 Pittasoftisplanningtosupplementitsproductandaddnewfeaturesviafirmwareonaconstantbasis.Allinformationandspecificationsinthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutapriornotice.

X ScreensandpicturesoftheUser'sManualmaybedifferentfromtheactualobject.

Descriptions of Symbols Used in the Manual

Symbol Name Description

CautionCaseswherethedevicefailstoworkproperlyoritssettingsaredisabled.

Tip Additionalnotesthatarehelpfulinworkingthedevice

Warranty and DisclaimerX Weshalltakenoresponsibilityforaccidentaldamage,injuriesandotherlossescausedbyimproperuseoftheproduct.

X Thisproductisavideoeventdatarecorderforvehiclesbutdoesnotguaranteethatallaccidentswillberecorded.Thisdevicemayfailtorecordaminoraccidentcausedbytoolightanimpacttotriggertheimpactsensor.

X Thisproductcreatesarecordofvideotohelpdeterminewhathappenedbefore,duringandafterthecrashorevent.PittasoftCo.shallnottakeanyresponsibilityfordamages(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.Contacttheservicecenterifyouneedtohavetheproductfixed.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/orcracksonthesurfaceandresultinmalfunction.

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.Thismaycauseatrafficaccidentbecauseitdistractsyoufromkeepingyoureyesontheroad.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℃. 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 Pleasemaintaintheoptimumtemperature,whichranges0to50ºCfromforproperworkingofGPS.GPSreceptionmaygetunstableoritsconnectiontimemaybedelayedinthemidsummerorwintertime.

X Whenyouusetheproductforthefirsttimeoryouhavenotuseditforanextendedperiodoftime(over3days),itmaytakesometimeforGPStoidentifythecurrentlocation.(atleast1to5minutes)

X InstalltheproductavoidingthefollowinginstanceswhereGPSreceptionisinterrupted,andchecktheGPSreception.

y AninstancewhereanobjectinputontopofGPS

y Aninstancewherethewindshieldistintedwithmetallicsubstances

y AninstancewheredevicesproducingRFradiationinterruptingGPSsignalsareinstalledinacar(certainmodelsofremotecaralarmsandMP3/CDplayers)

y AninstancewhereanotherdeviceusingGPSisused

y Aninstancewhereitisdarkandovercast

y AninstancewhereGPSisusedunderanoverpass;inatunnel,underpass,undergroundparkinglot,andanareaconcentratedwithlargebuildings;andnearapowerstation,barracks,andbroadcastrelaystation

Cautions for BlackVue InstallationX Installingoroperatingthedevicewhiledrivingmaycauseanaccident.Pleaseinstalloroperatethedeviceafterstopping/parkingyourcarinasafeplace.

X Ifthecigarettelighterreceptacleemitsfumesorafunnysmell,stopusingtheproductimmediatelyandcontactusorourdealerships.

X Dustandbuilt-updirtonthecigarettelighterreceptaclemaycauseheatorafire.Cleanitonaregularbasis.

X Checkfrequentlyiftheproductisinstalledproperly.Duetovibration,theBlackVuecomesoff,resultinginaninjuryordamage.

X Wedonottakeanyresponsibilityformalfunction,aninjuryordamagetotheproductcausedbyinappropriateuse.

Preparations Safety Instructions

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Preparations Product Features

High-definitionVideoTheBlackVueuseshighqualitymega-pixellenses,whichproduceclearandsharpimagesevenatnight.

Smartphone/PCViewerTheproductcomeswithaPCviewerandapplicationsforsmartphones(runningonAndroid).Youcancheckimageseasilyandcustomizevarioussettings.

NormalRecordingTheproductmakesahigh-definitionvideorecordingofalltheeventswhiledriving.

ParkingModeRecordingTheproductautomaticallyshiftstotheparkingmode.Ifthereisnomovementofavehicleforacertainperiodoftime,thedeviceautomaticallyshiftstotheparkingmode;andifthemovementofavehiclecontinues,theparkingmodebecomesautomaticallydeactivated.Intheparkingmode,onlyifthecameradetectsmotionoranimpactoccurs,recordinggetsstarted.(TheproductisequippedwithmotiondetectiontechnologydevelopedbyPittasoft,whichspecializesinIPcameras.)

Event(G-sensor)RecordingIfthevehicleisgivenanimpact,theG-sensorbuiltintheBlackVuedetectstheimpactandstartsrecordingtheevent.

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(formountingtheBlackVueonthe

windscreen)

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.

Pressthecardagaintoremoveit.Whiledoingthis,becarefulsothattheMicroSDcardwon'tpopout.

TurnofftheBlackVuebeforeinsertingthecardintoit.

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.

ForinstructionsforuseofMicroSDcard,pleaserefertopage8.

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

WerecommendyouinstallthedeviceonthebacksideoftherearviewmirrorsothattheBlackVuecameralensisatthecenterofthevehicle.

Installthedeviceinanareawhereitdoesnotblockthedriver'sview.

Cleanthearea,onwhichadouble-sidedtapewillbeput,withadryclothtoremoveanyforeignmatterandmoisture.

Ifmountedontheelectricallyheatedwindscreen,theproductmaycausedamagetotheheatinggridwhendemountedlater.

IfthemountoftheBlackVuehascomeoff,seePage11.

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

Whenrecordingintheparkingmode,youareadvisedtoconnectthePowerMagic,anuninterruptedpowersupply(UPS)unit,totheproduct.

IfyouintendtousetheBlackVuealongwithothercaraccessoriesusingthecigarettelighterreceptacle,youareadvisedtouseamulti-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.

InstalltheproductinsuchawaythattheBLACKVUElogointhebuttonsectionfacesslightlylowerthanthelevel.

Checkthestoreddataaftertestdriving,andadjustthepositionofthelensifnecessary.

Ifyouconnecttheproducttoportablevideodevices(smartphone,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).

YoucanchecktheBlackVue'sreal-timevideoontheconnectedAVproduct.

IfyouusetheBlackVue'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 :InserttheBlackVue'smainbodyintothegrooveonthemountuntilthe‘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)

Ifthereisnomovementofavehicleforover10minutes,thedeviceautomaticallyshiftstotheparkingmode.

Ifthemovementofavehiclecontinuesforabout30seconds,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 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 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.

YoucanadjustthesensitivityoftheBlackVuedetectinganimpactin[SetSensitivity].(XSeePage29)Youcansetdifferentsensitivitiesbetweennormalrecordingmodeandparkingmode.

G-sensor (3-axis Acceleration Sensor)

y TheBlackVuerecordseventvideowithitsG-sensordetectinganimpact.

y TheG-sensor,a3-axisaccelerationsensor,iscomposedofX-axis(fronttorear),Y-axis(righttoleft),andZ-axis(toptobottom).

y YoucanchecktheG-sensorinformationofthefilesrecordedintheBlackVueSoftware,aviewerfortheBlackVue.

y YoucannotuseG-sensorvaluesmeasuredbytheBlackVueasevidencetodeterminethecontextofanaccident.

Turning off BlackVue

Turn off the ignition.

The BlackVue will turn off in about 5 seconds.

All LEDs of the BlackVue will turn off.

IftheBlackVueisconnectedtoPowerMagic(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.

RecordedfilesoftheBlackVuearesavedinthe‘Record’folderoftheMicroSDcard.

Playing videos on your smart phone

Download BlackVue Application

y WeprovideanapplicationfortheBlackVue.Usingthisapplication,youcaneasilyplayandmanagevideoclipsrecordedbytheBlackVue.

y AccessGooglePlaySearchforBlackVueSelectApplicationDownload

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.

Youcanalsoplaythevideoinmediaplayerapplicationsforsmartphone.

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

IftherearemanyfilesintheMicroSDcard,itmaytakesometimetoloadthefile.

TheremaybesomemobiledevicesthatdonotsupportFullHDvideo.FormobiledevicesthatsupportFullHDvideo,pleasevisittheBlackVuewebsite.(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


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,youhavetoinstallH.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.


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

:Recordedfilesinnormalrecordingmode.TheywillbemarkedasgreenintheTimeline.

:Recordedfilesineventrecordingmode.TheywillbemarkedasorangeintheTimeline.

: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.

Thefilesintheselectedfolderwillappearonthelist.

2.Double-click the desired file (Or, select the file and press the

button), and the file will be played back.

Double-clicktheplaybackpaneforafull-screenview.PresstheESCbuttontoreturntothedefaultscreensize.

Scrollthemousewheelintheplaybackpanetozoomin/outtheplaybackwindow.(from0.5timesupto2.0times)

Right-clicktheplaybackpane,andapartiallymagnifiedpanewillappear.

Youcanadjusttheplaybackspeedfrom0.5to2.0times.

Ifyouset[FileType],onlytheselectedtypeoffileswillappearonthelist.(Alltypesareselectedasdefaultsetting.)

Ifyouselect[Filteringbydate],onlythefilesonthedateyouselectinthetimelinewillappearonthelist.

Files will be recorded in MP4 format.

y TheBlackVuerecordsandsavesfilesinMP4format.YoucaneasilychecktherecordedvideoonmediaplayerortheBlackVueplayersupportingMP4format.

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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.

SelectDeletetodeletetheselectedfileorselectExporttosaveitinadifferentlocation.

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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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.

YoucannotsetconfigurationiftheSDcardwiththeBlackVueFirmwareinstalledisnotconnectedtothePC.

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-HD/DR400G-HDII]

[DR380G-HD]

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[DR380-HD]

Time ZoneSelectthetimezonewheretheBlackVueisused.Thiswillbeusedastimeinformationforrecordedfiles.

Image Settings

X Image Quality :Settheimagequalityofafiletorecord.Higherimagequalitywillincreasethefilesize.

SupportedImagequalifydiffersdependingonthemodel.

X Video Compression :Setthevideocompression.Higherimagecompressionwillreducethefilesize.

Somemobiledevicesmaynotbeabletoplayrecordedfileswithahighimagecompression.

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.



ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:High

FullHD30frames

FullHD15frames

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames




DR380-HD/DR380G-HD

ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:Normal

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames

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


ImageQuality

MemoryCapacity

ImageCompression:High

HD30frames

HD15frames

D130frames



Recording Settings

X Normal Recording Settings

• Normal Recording On :Recordsalltheeventswhiledriving.

• Normal Recording Off :SavesfilesrecordedinEventRecording/ParkingModeRecordingonly.

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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 :Theolderrecordedfileswillbedeletedsothatnewvideocanberecordedinalimitedstoragespace.

• Time :Ifthereisnotenoughstoragespaceavailable,theolderrecordedfileswillbeautomaticallydeleted.

• Type :Setmemoryusageproportionforeachrecordingtypewhensavingrecordedfiles.Recordedfilesforwhichthesetstoragespaceisfullwillbeautomaticallydeletedinsequence.BecarefulsincethefilesrecordedintheEventRecodingmodemaybedeletedaswell.

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

y FilesrecordedintheEventRecordingmodewillbeautomaticallydeletedinsequenceaswell.Becarefulnottodeleteimportantfiles.Backuptheimportantfilesinanotherstoragemedium.

X Auto Switching to Parking Mode :ThedevicewillshifttotheParkingmodeautomaticallyifthereisnochangeinG-sensorforover10minutes.IfG-sensorisdetectedforover30seconds,thedevicewillshifttotheNormalRecordingmode.

TheautomaticshifttotheParkingmodemaybeaffectedbythedegreetowhicheachvehiclevibrates.

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Setting the Sensitivity

Normal Recording ModeSetthesensitivityofG-sensorbywhicheventrecordingstartsintheNormalRecordingmode.

Parking ModeSetthesensitivityofG-sensorandmotiondetectionbywhicheventrecordingstartsintheParkingmode.

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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

NarrowthesensitivityareasothatthecurrentG-sensorgraphisout

ofthesensorarea.

WidenthesensitivityareasothatthecurrentG-sensorgraphiswithin

thesensorarea.

Ifanimageappearswhereeventrecordingistriggeredbythesensitivitysetbytheuser,theframeofthevideoplayingscreenblinks.

3.Press the [Save & Close] button.

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Other Settings

[DR400G-HD/DR400G-HDII]

X Button LED Color :YoucanchangethecolorofLEDinthebuttonsectionorturnitoff.

X Voice Alarm :TheBlackVueproductplaysvoicemessagesduringcertainevents.Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectivelyenable/disablethevoicemessages.

X Alarm Volume :Allowsyoutoadjustthevolumeofthevoicemessages

X Video Out option :Youcanselecttheoptionofvideooutputforconnectingvideotoanexternaldevice.

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[DR380-HD/DR380G-HD]

X LED On :Youcanturnon/offLEDintherecordingstatusdisplaysection.

X Button LED :Youcanturnon/offLEDinthebuttonsectionwhereappropriate.

X Voice Alarm :TheBlackVueproductplaysvoicemessagesduringcertainevents.Thisoptionallowsyoutoselectivelyenable/disablethevoicemessages.

X Alarm Volume :Adjustthevolumeofvoiceguide.

X Video Out option :Youcanselecttheoptionofvideooutputforconnectingvideotoanexternaldevice.

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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.

UpgradetheSDcardwithanewfirmware.ThiswillinitializetheBlackVueconfigurationsetbytheuser.Oncetheupgradedisfinished,theinstallationoftheBlackVuesoftwarewillbestarted.PresstheCancelbuttontostoptheinstallation.

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 FormatthecardusingaprogramrecommendedbytheSDcardassociationforstableuse.Formoreinformation,visitourwebsite.(www.blackvue.com)

y SaveimportantdatainyourPCbeforeformattingthecard.

y Afterformatisfinished,upgradethefirmware.ConnectingtheMicroSDcardwithnodefaultfilestothemainbodywillautomaticallyinitializetheMicroSDandinstallthefirmware.

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Others Product Specifications

ModelNameDR400G-HDII/

DR400G-HDDR380G-HD DR380-HD

Camera CMOSSensor/2,073,600Pixels

ResolutionFULLHD(1920x1080)/

Upto30fpsHD(1280X720)/Up

to30fpsHD(1280X720)/Up

to30fps

CompressionType H.264

Audio AACLC

RecordingNormalRecording,EventRecording(3-axissensor),ParkingMode

Recording(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

LED

Status 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

- -

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 WeprovideswarrantyforourproductsinaccordancewiththeConsumerComplaintsSettlementStandards(NotificationoftheFairTradeCommission).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-Wheremalfunctionoccursaftertheconsumerorthirdpartytriesto

repairoraltertheproduct-Malfunctionordamagetotheproductattributabletoconsumer'sintentionordefault

Othercases

-Wheremalfunctionoccursduetonaturaldisasters-Wherethelifeofaconsumablepartcomestoanend

PaidRepair PaidRepair

y Thiswarrantycertificateisvalidonlyinacountrywhereyoupurchasetheproduct.

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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