BlackVue DR500W-HD User Manual
Name
Vehicle Video Recorder
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) l Fax: +82-2-6947-4699
e-mail sales@pittasoft.com
Vehicle Video Recorder
Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction to the Manual
Getting Started
How to Install the BlackVue
Video Recording
Simple Video Playback
How to use the BlackVue
Software
Firmware Upgrade
Product Specications &
Standards
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5 Cautions for Safety
8 Checks for GPS
8 Checks for the microSD Cards
9 Product Features
11 Package Components
12 Names of Each Part
13 How to Attach & Detach the
Mounting Bracket
14 Checking Installation Position
14 How to Insert & Remove the
microSD Card
15 Installation
17 Normal Recording
17 Parking Mode Recording
18 Event Recording
19 How to Playback using a microSD
Card
22 How to Playback using the
BlackVue Application
24 Installation & Execution
26 Screen Description
27 Video Playback
33 Conguration
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40 Product Specications
41 LED Indicators
41 microSD Card Standard
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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.
Warranty & Support
yThis product records and saves videos of vehicle accidents, but it is not
guaranteed to record all accidents. Accidents with light impact that is not
enough to activate the impact detection sensor may not be recorded.
yIn accordance with Personal Information Security Law & related legislation,
Pittasoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any problem due to illegal
use of this product.
yThe recorded video produced by this product constitutes the secondary
data that may help to determine the circumstances of an accident. Pittasoft
Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by any
accident.
Copyright & Trademark
yThis instruction manual is protected by Copyright Law, and all rights to it
are protected by law.
yIt is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or translate this instruction
manual without permission.
y
BlackVue is the registered trademark of Pittasoft Co., Ltd.
Pittasoft Co., Ltd. reserves the rights regarding all works related to the BlackVue brand such as product design, trademarks, and product-promotional
videos. It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or use related works
without permission. Any violation may be penalized in accordance with the
relevant regulations.
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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:
yDo not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.
It can cause re, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and
repair, call the sales headquater.
yIf any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord
straightaway.
Call the sales headquater for repair.
yDo not operate the product while driving.
It can cause an accident. Stop or park your car in a safe place to operate it.
yDo not install the product where it can interfere with the driver's vision.
It can cause an accident.
yDo not use a damaged or modied power cord. Use the cords provided
by the manufacturer.
Otherwise it can cause explosion, re, or malfunction.
yDo not operate the product with wet hands.
It can cause electric shock.
yDo not install it in an environment with high humidity, or combustible
gases or liquids.
It can cause explosion & re.
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WARNING
Death or serious injury can be caused for users if the
following directions are not followed:
yDo 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.
yWhile cleaning the inside of the car, do not spray water or wax directly
onto the product.
It can cause re, electric shock, or malfunction.
yIf smoke or an unsual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach it
immediately.
Call the sales headquater or the dealer.
yKeep the terminal of the power cord clean.
A dirty terminal can cause excessive heat and re.
yUse the correct input voltage.
Otherwise it can cause explosion, re, or malfunction.
yConnect the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.
Othersise it can cause re.
yDo not cover the product with any material.
It can cause external deformation of the product or re. Use the product
and peripherals where ventilation is ensured.
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CAUTION
Injury or property damage can be caused for users if
the following directions are not followed:
yDo not spray cleaning products directly onto the outside of the prod-
uct.
It can cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction.
yDo not press the RESET button with a sharp object such as an awl.
It can cause damage or malfunction.
yIf the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (0°C ~
60°C), performance can decline or malfunction can be caused.
yMake sure that the product is installed properly.
The product can fall as a result of vibration, and may cause physical injury.
yWhile entering or exiting a tunnel, during daytime in the face of bright
sunlight, or at night with no light, the quality of recorded video can
deteriorate.
yIf the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident,
video may not be recorded.
yExcessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or
cause it to be indistinct.
yProlonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature
and cause burns.
ymicroSD cards are a consumable so replace them after prolonged use.
They may not record video correctly after a long time in use, so check their
recording capability periodically and replace it as necessary.
yClean the lens regularly.
Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.
yDo not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunction caused.
yDo not use the BlackVue, while cover is open.
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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 rst time, or when the product is not used for 3 consecutive days, it will take some time for the GPS to nd
the current position.
If there is an error with the GPS time when checking recorded video with a
viewer program or the BlackVue application, turn the GPS o and on after a
signal is received.
Make sure to observe the following for an uninterrupted GPS signal.
yDo not place any objects on the GPS.
yDo not have the windshield glass tinted with a metallic component.
y Be careful with the installation of devices that may interfere with GPS recep-
tion (e.g. some wireless starters & alarms and MP3/CD players).
y Do not use it simultaneously with other devices that use GPS signal.
y Cloudy weather can interfere with GPS reception.
y GPS reception can be poor in tunnels, underpasses, or streets with may
Skyscrapers or high rise buildings, and generating stations, military bases,
or broadcasting transmitters etc.
Checks for the microSD Card
Refer to the followings for trouble-free use of your microSD card.
yIt is recommended to format it once a week.
y If the recorded video suers from break-up, format the microSD card.
yFor stable function, format it with programs recommended by the SD card as-
sociation. For more details, refer to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
y Before formatting it, copy important les to other storage media to store
them.
yPress the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds
to format a microSD card
without using a PC.
y Insert the formatted microSD card into the product so that the microSD
card is automatically initialized and the rmware is installed on it.
yInsert or remove the microSD card only when the product is turned o.
ymicroSD cards are a consumables and they are guaranteed for 6 months.
yOther manufacturer's microSD cards can cause compatibility problems so it
is recommended to use a Pittasoft microSD card.
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Product Features
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Ultra-high quality and smooth video
Full HD (1920x1080) 30-frame ultra-high quality video
High-class design with functionality
Simple, luxurious design in pearl black
Dedicated app support for BlackVue
Support for the BlackVue app for Android, iPhone, and tablets
with diverse congurations.
(Smartphone resolution support tablets)
Megapixel lens & 2M-pixel CMOS sensor
Clearer vision with high-resolution megapixel lens during both
day/night-time driving
VOD & real-time live view function
With built-in Wi-Fi and the BlackVue app, video can be played
regardless of place and time
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G-sensor & highly-sensitive GPS
Detailed driving record such as vehicle speed and recording location information can be checked with BlackVue software
High-quality wide-angle lens (156°)
Maximized viewing angle to record accurate video of any accident
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Diverse recording options (Normal/Event/Parking)
Event recording and automatic conversion & deactivation of
parking mode
High-compression recording mode to extend SD-card life
Ecient memory usage with high-compression storage method
Support of viewer programs for Windows PC and Mac
BlackVue software with convenient congurations such as power
video search, resolution change, voice direction, and parking
mode
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Package Components
BlackVue Manual
Power Cord Cable Clips (5 EA)
Double-sided Tape for the Mounting
Bracket (2 EA)
microSD Card
(Including BlackVue Software)
microSD Card Reader
Note
yPictures of the components may dier from the actual ones.
y To enhance the performance of the product, components may be
changed without prior notice.
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Names of Each Part
Camera Lens
Recording LED
Mounting Bracket Security LED
Lock Button
GPS LED Speaker
Voice on/o Button Wi-Fi Button
(Format Button: Press for 10 seconds
for Formatting)
Reset Button
Power Socket
microSD Card Slot
Wi-Fi LED
Cover
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Note
yTap the Voice on/o button to turn the voice recording function on or
o.
yPress the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds
to format the mi-
croSD card without using a PC.
yIf you need to reset BlackVue, press the Reset button. It is
recommended for emergency use only.
How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket
1
Pull the unit out of the mounting bracket with the LOCK button pressed.
2
Insert the unit into the mounting bracket until you hear clicking sound,
to attach it.
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