Blackvue DR650S-1CH User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................5
Important safety information
Overview
In the box .....................................................................................................................9
At a glance
Removing and inserting the dashcam ....................................................................................... 12
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Installation .................................................................13
Installing the BlackVue dashcam ..........................................................................13
Playing and Managing Videos ..................................16
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 16
Opening video les ..................................................................................................16
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition
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Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ....................................................................... 26
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................26
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................... 27
For Mac users
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Viewer screen composition ....................................................................................29
Windows Viewer ............................................................................................................................. 29
Mac Viewer
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Playing video ............................................................................................................31
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 31
Identify video les by recording type
Checking the displayed time
Using BlackVue Viewer
Exploring the timeline
Zoom options
Viewing the G-Sensor graph
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Playing video
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 19
Identify video les by recording type
Checking the displayed time & GPS data
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Real-time streaming video (Live View) ................................................................21
Managing videos
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI ........................................................................................22
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................................. 23
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Creating a new folder
Copying and pasting videos
Moving videos
Renaming a video
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video
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Checking the GPS data
GPS tracking
GPS tracking – Advanced mode
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Managing videos......................................................................................................36
Capturing or printing a still image from video .........................................................................36
Deleting videos
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
For Mac users
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 38
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
For Mac users
Verifying videos .............................................................................................................................. 40
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Tips for optimal performance ..................................41
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 41
Format using the dashcam’s self-format function .............................................41
Format using Windows Viewer
Format using Mac Viewer
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Wi-Fi settings ............................................................................................................63
Wi-Fi auto turn on & o .................................................................................................................63
Login credentials
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Cloud settings ..........................................................................................................65
Enable Cloud service ..................................................................................................................... 65
Cloud service hotspot settings
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Upgrading the rmware ......................................................... 45
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device
(Firmware Over The Air)
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac)
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Changing settings .....................................................50
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS) .... 50
Basic settings ............................................................................................................51
Time zone ........................................................................................................................................52
Video settings
Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Image quality
Brightness
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................... 54
Normal recording .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Voice recording
Date and time display
Speed unit
Normal recording duration
Event/Parking mode recording duration
Auto switching to parking mode
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Push notication settings
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Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 68
BlackVue Viewer language setting .......................................................................68
BlackVue settings
Basic settings .................................................................................................................................. 69
Firmware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Setting your time zone.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Video settings
Recording settings
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 72
Sensitivity in normal and parking mode ................................................................................................................... 72
Sensitivity of the motion detection (parking mode)
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode
Speed alert
Wi-Fi & Other settings ...................................................................................................................75
Wi-Fi settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Other settings
Cloud settings ................................................................................................................................. 78
Cloud settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Push notication settings
Applying the settings .................................................................................................................... 79
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Sensitivity settings ..................................................................................................56
G-sensor (Normal mode and parking mode) ............................................................................ 57
Motion detection (Parking mode)
Speed alert
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Other settings ..........................................................................................................60
Recording status LED ....................................................................................................................60
Security LED
Voice guidance
Volume
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................62
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About the Cloud Service ...........................................80
Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional) ............................. 80
Optional accessories .................................................86
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................. 86
Parking mode battery pack (Optional)
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Troubleshooting ........................................................88
Resetting the direct Wi-Fi login password ............................ 88
Change the Wi-Fi password over the internet: ...................................................88
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac)
Reset the Wi-Fi password by upgrading the rmware using a computer
(Windows or Mac)
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Product specications ...............................................91
Recording time
Disposal and recycling information
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this BlackVue dashcam made by Pittasoft Co., Ltd.
This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your dashcam.
Before using your dashcam, we recommend that you read through this manual to ensure correct usage.
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Note
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A formatted microSD card is provided in the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After turning on the power of
the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized and programs such as BlackVue Viewer will be installed.
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Important safety information
For user safety and to avoid property damage, read through this manual and follow these safety instructions to use the product correctly.
DANGER
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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself.
Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair, contact the service center.
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If any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
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Do not adjust the product while driving.
Doing so may cause an accident. Stop or park your car in a safe place before installing and setting up the product.
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Do not install the product in a location where the product can interfere with the driver's eld of vision.
Doing so may cause an accident.
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Do not use a damaged or modied power cord. Only use the cords provided by the manufacturer.
Damaged or modied power cords may cause an explosion, re, or malfunction.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or property damage:
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Do not operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not install the product in an environment with high humidity, or combustible gases or liquids.
Doing so may cause an explosion and/or re.
WARNING
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Do not leave the product near infants, children, or pets.
There is a risk of them swallowing small components, and/or their saliva may get into the product, causing an explosion due to a short
circuit.
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Do not spray water or wax directly onto the product while cleaning the inside of the car.
Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or malfunction.
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If smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center or your distributor.
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Keep the terminals of the power cord clean.
Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and re.
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Use the correct input voltage.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or serious injury:
Failure to do so may cause explosion, re, or malfunction.
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Plug in the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.
Failure to do so may cause re.
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Do not cover the product with any material.
Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or re. Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location.
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CAUTION
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Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the product.
Doing so may cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction.
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If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (-20°C – 60°C / -4°F – 140°F), performance can decline or
malfunctions may occur.
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Make sure that the product is installed properly.
If installed incorrectly, vibrations may cause the product to fall, and may cause physical injury.
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When entering or exiting a tunnel, when directly facing into bright sunlight, or when recording at night without lighting the
quality of recorded video may deteriorate.
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If the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may not be recorded.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in injury or property damage:
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Excessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause recorded video to be indistinct.
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Prolonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns.
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microSD cards are consumables, so replace microSD cards after prolonged use.
microSD cards may not record video correctly after extended use, so check the microSD card's recording capability periodically and
replace as necessary.
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Clean the lens regularly.
Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.
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Do not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.
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It is recommended that you install the software and rmware from the BlackVue download page. You can access the BlackVue
download page on the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
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It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product (BlackVue dashcam/Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit) is not used
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for an extended period of time.
Overview
In the box
Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.
BlackVue dashcam
Power cord Cable clips (5 EA)
Double-sided tape for the
Mounting Bracket
microSD card reader Pry tool
Quick start guide
microSD card
Note
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The illustrations in this manual may dier from the product.
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To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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For more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
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You can nd the microSD card in the BlackVue dashcam.
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At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
118.5 mm
Lock button
55 mm
Mounting bracket
QR Code:
Used to register your camera for
the Cloud Service
(leave attached for easy access).
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Camera lens
36 mm
Front security LED
: Blinks slowly in normal and parking
: Blinks quickly when
(i) an event is being recorded (impact detected),
(ii) motion is detect
ed in parking mode.
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Cloud code
Recording LED
: Blinks orange in normal mode.
: Blinks red when an event is being recorded (impact detected).
: Blinks green when motion is detected in parking mode.
Wi-Fi/Internet LED
: Direct Wi-Fi is on.
: Blinks when connected to the internet (Cloud connected).
Voice recording proximity sensor:
Touch or wave a nger within 20mm of the sensor to turn
the voice recording function on or o.
DC in
(power connector)
microSD card slot
Wi-Fi / Format button
* Self-format function: To format the microSD card press
the button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
Cover
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Removing and inserting the dashcam
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To remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket.
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To insert the dashcam into its bracket, push the dashcam into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
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Installation
Installing the BlackVue dashcam
Install the BlackVue dashcam behind the rear view mirror. Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation.
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Warning
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Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's eld of vision.
Turn o the engine.
Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the dashcam to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.
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Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the dashcam. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below
horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.
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Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the dashcam.
Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
Power cord
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Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording. Video les are stored on the microSD card. When the
microSD card lls up, the newest video les will start to replace the oldest video les (called loop recording) – so you will always
have the most recent video les.
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The recording LED blinks while recording (default setting) and the GPS LED is on when a GPS signal is received. There are 3
recording modes: Normal, Event and Parking. The dashcam starts recording in normal mode, switches to event mode when an
impact is detected, and switches to parking mode if the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes.
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When you run the dashcam for the rst time the rmware is automatically loaded onto the microSD card. After the rmware has
been loaded onto the microSD card you can customize settings using BlackVue Viewer on a computer.
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Turn o the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down. To record in parking mode while the engine is
o please install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately) or a Power Magic Pro (sold separately). A Power Magic Pro powers
your dashcam when the engine is o by hardwiring it to the automotive battery. A low voltage power cut-o function and a parking
mode timer protect the automotive battery from discharge.
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Playing and Managing Videos
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone (Android/iOS)
Opening video les
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Search for the BlackVue C app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your smartphone.
Pair" your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi:
a. Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
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b. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam's default SSID begins with its model number
(e.g. DR650S-******).
c. Enter the default password 'blackvue' and tap Join.
d. Open the BlackVue C app and select BLACKVUE WI-FI.
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Direct Wi-Fi will turn on automatically when the dashcam turn on.
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Direct Wi-Fi lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m.
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The BlackVue C app is available for devices running Android 4.4.2 and up, or iOS 8.0 or later.
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BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition
Copy to Internal Memory
Blackvue SSID
File type button
Refresh video list
Firmware settings
Recorded File list
Video le menu
Live View
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Playing video
Playing back videos
Select the video le you want to play from the video list.
Press the refresh button
to refresh the video list.
Identify video les by recording type
Normal The dashcam records in normal mode by default.
When the dashcam detects an impact while in normal or parking mode, it switches to event mode and
Event
Parking
Thumbnails are automatically shown for event recording les. For normal and parking mode recordings, tap the car icon to load a
saves an event recording beginning 5 seconds before the event trigger.
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's
eld of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 5 seconds before the motion detection.
thumbnail.
Note
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The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 86 for more
information.
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Use the
, , buttons to lter the video list by recording type (Normal, Event and Parking)
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Checking the displayed time & GPS data
The camera's time zone is initially set to 'Pacic/Midway_Midway Islands' (GMT-11). The time the video was recorded is displayed in the
lower left corner of the video in the playback screen. If the displayed time in the recorded videos is incorrect please see "Time zone" on
page 52.
Video le
e, Time & Speed Model name
Dat
Copy to Internal Memory
Portrait and
landscape display
The vehicle's speed is displayed in the lower-left corner of the video while it is playing back.
Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button
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to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
Real-time streaming video (Live View)
You can view in real-time the video currently being recorded by connecting your smartphone to the dashcam via direct Wi-Fi.
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Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam.
Open the BlackVue C app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI and tap the button.
Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
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Managing videos
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI
You can manage the recorded videos using the BlackVue C app.
Note
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When the microSD card lls up, the newest video les will start to replace the oldest video les (called loop recording) – so you
will always have the most recent video les.
Copy to Internal Memory
To copy individual les to your smartphone, tap next to the video you want to copy. Select Copy to Internal Memory.
To copy multiple les to your smartphone in one go tap
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. Select which les to copy, or tap to select all les. Tap to begin copying.
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY
Open the BlackVue C app and select INTERNAL MEMORY.
Tap to see le options. You can delete, copy or move les, change the name of les and share les.
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Deleting videos
To delete multiple les from your smartphone in one go, tap at the top of the screen and select Delete. Select which les to delete,
or tap
to select all les. Tap to delete the selected les.
To delete individual les, tap next to the video you want to delete. Select Delete.
Creating a new folder
To create a new folder tap at the top of the screen and select New folder. Enter a new folder name and press OK.
Copying and pasting videos
To copy multiple les in one go, tap at the top of the screen and select Copy. Select which les to copy, or tap to select all les.
Tap
To copy individual les, tap
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to copy the selected les. Go to another folder and tap to paste the selected les there.
next to the video you want to copy. Select Copy. Go to another folder and tap to paste the le there.
Moving videos
To move multiple les in one go, tap at the top of the screen and select Move. Select which les to move, or tap to select all les.
Tap
and go to another folder and tap to move the selected les there.
To move individual les, tap next to the video you want to move. Select Move. Go to another folder and tap to move the le there.
Renaming a video
To rename a video, tap next to the video you want to rename. Select Change name. Enter a new name and tap OK.
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video
Tap next to the video you want to share. Select Share le. Choose the app you want to share with. The available options will depend on
what apps you have installed on your smartphone.
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Playing and managing video les using your computer (Windows/Mac)
Removing the microSD card
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Unplug the power cord to turn o the dashcam.
Open the side cover of the dashcam.
To remove the microSD card, gently press on the card to release the lock then carefully pull the card out.
To insert the microSD card, gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place and close the side cover.
Open side cover To remove To insert
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Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
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Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.
Find and run the BlackVue Viewer program.
For Windows users
Open Windows Explorer and click on the microSD card (Removable Disk (F:), or the name of your card location). Go to F:\BlackVue\
Application\Viewer for Windows\ and run BlackVue.exe.
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For Mac users
Open Finder and select the microSD card reader from the list in the left frame. Go to \BlackVue\Application\Viewer for Mac\ and run
BlackVue Viewer.
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Viewer screen composition
Windows Viewer
MyWay Viewer
Program info.
Capture
Playback Screen
Previous frame
Play previous le
Front/Rear reverse view
Front/Rear screen mode
Flip horizontally
View upside-down
Format
Print
Settings
G-Sensor Information
GPS Data
Recorded File list
Full Screen view
Playback/Pause Playback speed control
Stop Volume control
Next frame Timeline for min selection
Play next le
Timeline for sec selection
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