BlackVue DR900X-1CH User manual

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DR900X-1CH

BLACKVUE

DR900X-1CH

For manuals, customer support and FAQs go to www.blackvue.com
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представлены на сайте www.blackvue.com

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.

yDo 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.

yDo 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.

yDo not operate the product with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

yIf any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.

Contact the service center for repair.

yDo 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.

yIf the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (-20°C - 70°C / -4°F - 158°F),

performance can decline or malfunctions may occur.

yWhen 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.

yIf the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may

not be recorded.

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

yThe data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.

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FCC Compliance Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protections against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to ty to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio, TV technician for help.

yOnly shielded interface cable should be used.

Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly
approved by the grantee or manufacture could void the user’s authority to operate
such equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC ID: YCK-DR900X-2CH

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CAUTION

Any changed or modications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

CE WARNING

yChanges and modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

yIt is desirable that it be installed and operated with at least 20cm or more between

the radiator and a person’s body (excluding extremities: hand, wrists, feet, and
ankles).

Disposal of your BlackVue dashcam

1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities. Contact local authorities to learn about disposal and
recycling options available in your area.

2. The correct disposal of your BlackVue dashcam will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.

3. For more detailed information about disposal of your BlackVue
dashcam, please contact your city oce, waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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ICC Compliance

This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.

- IC Warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appreils
radio exempts de license.

L’exploitation est autoriséee aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l ’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, méme si

le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le fonctionnement.

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In the box

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Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.

Front camera Quick start guide

Cigarette lighter

power cable

Double-sided

tapefor the

Mounting Bracket

microSD Card

Pry tool

powercable

Hardwiring

Cable clips

(5 EA)

microSD

card reader

Need help?

Download the manual (including FAQs) and the latest firmware from www.blackvue.com

Or contact a Customer Support expert at [e-mail]

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At a glance

The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.

Front camera

118.5 mm

Lock button

55 mm

Camera lens

36 mm

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Mounting bracket Front security LED

: Lights on during (i) normal mode,

(ii) an event is being recorded (impactdetected),
(iii) manual recording has started, or (iv) motion
is detected in parking mode.

: Blinks slowly during parking mode motion

detection standby.

GPS/BT LED

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: Lights blue when (i) GPS is on, and/or (ii) Bluetooth is paired.
: Blinks blue slowly when bluetooth is in pairing mode.
: Blinks blue quickly when (i) GPS is turning o, and/or (ii) Bluetooth is turning o.

Speaker

LTE/Wi-Fi LED

: Lights yellow when LTE is connected.
: Lights white when Wi-Fi is connected.
: Blinks white slowly when connecting to Wi-Fi.
: Blinks white quickly when Wi-Fi is turning o.

Recording LED

: Lights orange in normal mode.
: Lights red when (i) an event is being recorded (impact detected),

or (ii) manual recording has started.

: Lights green in parking mode when motion is detected.

Connectivity details label:

- Default Wi-Fi SSID

- Default Wi-Fi password

- Cloud code

- QR code

Serial number label

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Proximity Sensor LED

: Lights when proximity sensor is triggered.

Proximity Sensor:
Touch or wave a nger within 20mm of the sensor to
trigger a customizable function.

Available options:

- Turn on/o audio recording (default)

- Manual recording trigger

- O

DC in (power connector)

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Micro USB port

microSD card slot

Cover

Wi-Fi button:

- Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.

STEP 1

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Install and power up

Install the front camera behind the rear view mirror. Remove any foreign matter and
clean and dry the windshield before installation.

Warning

yDo not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's eld

of vision.

Turn o the engine. Open the cover of the microSD card slot, gently push the
card into the slot until it locks into place and close the cover.

Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the front
camera to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.

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Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera.
We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below horizontal),
so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.

Connectivity Module (Optional): Connect the connectivity module to the front
camera and attach it to the edge of the window. Use the pry tool to tuck in the cable.

Plug the cigarette lighter power cable into the cigarette lighter socket and the
front camera. Skip to for Hardwiring Power Cable setup.

Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the
power cord.

Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording.
Video les are stored on the microSD card.

Turn o the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power
down. To record in parking mode while the engine is off please connect the
Hardwiring Power Cable (included in the box) or install a Power Magic Battery
Pack (sold separately). A Hardwiring Power Cable uses the automotive battery
to power your dashcam when the engine is off. A low voltage power cut-off
function and a parking mode timer to protect the automotive battery from
discharge is installed in the device. Settings can be changed in the BlackVue App
or Viewer.

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Locate the fuse box to connect the hardwiring power cable.

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Note

Location of the fuse box dier by manufacturer or model. For details, refer to the
vehicle owner's manual.

After removing fuse panel cover, nd a fuse that powers on when engine

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is turned on(ex.cigarette lighter socket, audio, etc) and another fuse that
remains powered on after the engine is turned o (ex.hazard light, interior
light). Connect the ACC+ cable to a fuse that powers on after engine start,
and BATT+ cable to a fuse that remains powered on after engine is turned o.

Note

yTo use battery saver feature, connect the BATT+ cable to the hazard light

fuse. Functions of fuse dier by manufacturer or model. For details refer
to the vehicle owner's manual.

Connect the GND cable to metal ground bolt.

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Connect the power cable to the DC in terminal of the front camera. BlackVue
will power up and start recording. Video les are stored on the microSD card.

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Note

yWhen you run the dashcam for the first time the firmware is automatically

loaded onto the microSD card. After the firmware has been loaded onto
the microSD card you can customize settings using BlackVue Viewer on a
computer.

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STEP 2

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Playback

Playing video les on your smartphone (Android/iOS)

Search for the BlackVue 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:

(i) Go to your smartphone’s Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is

turned on.

(ii) Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default

SSID begins with its model number (e.g. BlackVue900X-******).

(iii) Enter the password and tap join.

* To find the default Wi-Fi password, unplug the cables and remove the

front camera from its mount. The default Wi-Fi SSID, password and cloud
code are printed on the dashcam's connectivity details label.

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(iv) Open the BlackVue app and select WI-FI.

Select the video le you want to play from the video list.

Note

yThe playback of 4K UHD resolution, 'Highest' image quality and/or H.265

coded videos depends on your device's hardware and software. Older devices
may not support 4K UHD, 'Highest' image quality or H.265 video playback. If
you encounter issues please check your device's video playback capabilities.

yDirect Wi-Fi lets you connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi

within a range of 10m.

yFor quick playback and download of the recordings, you can select the

"Quick play le" option from App settings.

yAll image shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual App may dier from

images shown.

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Playing video les on your computer (Windows/macOS)

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Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.

Open side cover To remove

Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer.

Download BlackVue Viewer program from www.blackvue.com > Support >
Downloads and install it on your computer.

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Run BlackVue Viewer. To play, select a video and click on the play button or
double click the selected video.

Windows/macOS Viewer

Note

yThe playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on

your computer's hardware and software. Older computers may not support
4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your
computer's video playback capabilities.

yAll images shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual program may dier

from images shown.

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