BlackVue DR530W User Manual

BLACKVUE 2CH Wi-Fi Lite

DR530W-2CH

DR530W-2CH 3

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Manual

4

Getting started

5 Cautions for Safety
8 Checks for the microSD Card

9 Product Features

10 Package Components

11 Names of Each Part

13 How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of

the Front Camera

13 How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of

the Rear Camera

How to Install the BlackVue

14 Checking Installation Position
15 How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card

16 Installation

Video Recording

18 Normal Recording
18 Parking Mode Recording

19 Event Recording

Simple Video Playback

20 Normal Recording
22 How to Playback using the BlackVue App

How to use the BlackVue Viewer

24 Installation & Execution
26 Screen Description

28 Video Playback

34 Conguration

Firmware Upgrade

40

Product Specications & Standards

42 Product Specications
44 LED Indicators

44 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

y

This 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.

y

In 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.

y

The 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

y

This instruction manual is protected by Copyright Law, and all rights to it are protected by law.

y

It 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 product­promotional 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.

Caution

y

A formatted microSD card is provided when you purchase the product. Insert the microSD card into
BlackVue, and turn on the power. The microSD card will be initialized, and programs such as BlackVue
Viewer will be installed.

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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:

y

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.

It can cause re, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair, call your customer service
center.

y

If any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord straightaway.

Call the customer service center for repair.

y

Do not operate the product while driving.

It can cause an accident. Stop or park your car in a safe place to operate it.

y

Do not install the product where it can interfere with the driver's vision.

It can cause an accident.

y

Do not use a damaged or modied power cord. Use the cords provided by the manufacturer.

Otherwise it can cause explosion, re, or malfunction.

y

Do not operate the product with wet hands.

It can cause electric shock.

y

Do 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:

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 re, electric shock, or malfunction.

y

If smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach it immediately.

Call the customer service center or the dealer.

y

Keep the terminal of the power cord clean.

A dirty terminal can cause excessive heat and re.

y

Use the correct input voltage.

Otherwise it can cause explosion, re, or malfunction.

y

Connect the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.

Otherwise it can cause re.

y

Do 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:

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.

y

While 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.

y

If the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may not be recorded.

y

Excessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause it to be indistinct.

y

Prolonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns.

y

microSD 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.

y

Clean the lens regularly.

Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.

y

Do not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data.

The data may be damaged or malfunction caused.

y

Do not use the product with its cover opened.

y

It is recommended to install the product at the BlackVue installation center. You can check the the
BlackVue installation center from the BlackVue homepage (www.blackvue.com).

y

It is recommended to remove the power cord if the product (BlackVue/Battery Discharge Prevention
Device) is not used for a long time.

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Checks for the microSD Card

Refer to the followings for trouble-free use of your microSD card.

y

It is recommended to format it once a week.

y If the recorded video suers from break-up, format the microSD card.
y For stable function, format it with programs recommended by the SD card association. For more details, refer

to the BlackVue web site (www.blackvue.com).

y

Before formatting it, copy important les to other storage media to store them.

y

Press the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds to format the 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.

y

Insert or remove the microSD card only when the product is turned o.

y

microSD cards are a consumables and they are guaranteed for 6 months.

y

Other manufacturer's microSD cards can cause compatibility problems so it is recommended to use a PittaSoft
microSD card.

y

The use of the Power Magic (the Battery Discharge Prevention Device) can shorten the microSD card lifespan.

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Product Features

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

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 the BlackVue app, video can be played regardless of place and time (iOS/Android supported)

High-quality wide-angle lens (128°)

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 microSD card life

Ecient memory usage with high-compression storage method

Support of viewer programs for Windows PC and Mac

BlackVue viewer program which allows you to congure various settings including resolution,
voice recording and Wi-Fi and play back the recorded video

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Package Components

Front Camera Quick Start 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 dier 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).

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Names of Each Part

Front Camera

Camera Lens

Mounting Bracket Front Security LED

Lock Button

LED Indicators for Recording

MIC LED Speaker

Voice On/O Button

microSD Card Slot

Wi-Fi Button
(Format Button: Press for 10 seconds for Formatting)

DC in (Power Socket)

AV in (Rear camera connection port)

Wi-Fi LED

Cover

Note

y

Tap the voice On/O button to turn the voice recording function on or o.

y

Press the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds to format the microSD card without using a PC.

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Rear Camera

Mounting Bracket Camera Lens

AV out

(Front camera

connection port)

Rear Security LED

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How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Front Camera

1

Pull the the front camera out of the mounting bracket with the Lock button pressed.

2

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

Hold the mounting bracket and pull the the front camera out of the mounting bracket.

2

Insert the rear camera into the Mounting Bracket until you hear clicking sound, to attach it.

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How to Install the BlackVue

Checking Installation Position

1

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.

2

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.

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How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card

1

Open the cover on the side of the front camera.

2

Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot, as shown in the picture.

3

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. PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for

data loss due to user negligence.

Note

y

Insert or remove the microSD card only when the product is turned o.

y

microSD cards are consumables. Replace them after prolonged use.