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BlackVue DR900X-2CH User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................5
Important safety information ....................................6
Overview ......................................................................9
In the box .....................................................................................................................9
Front camera ...................................................................................................................................10
Removing and inserting the front camera ................................................................................ 12
Rear camera.....................................................................................................................................13
Removing and inserting the rear camera ..................................................................................13
Installation .................................................................14
Playing and Managing Videos ..................................20
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 20
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/macOS) .................................................................. 31
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 34
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................34
Checking the displayed time ....................................................................................................... 34
Using BlackVue Viewer .................................................................................................................. 35
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph ............................................................................. 36
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................37
Checking the GPS data ..................................................................................................................38
Capturing or printing a still image from video .........................................................................39
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................39
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 40
Copying videos ............................................................................................................................... 41
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 23
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................23
Checking the displayed time & GPS data .................................................................................. 24
Managing videos in Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................. 26
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................................. 27
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Creating a new folder ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Deleting a folder ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Copying and pasting videos ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Moving videos ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
Renaming a video ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Tips for optimal performance ..................................42
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 42
Upgrading the rmware ......................................................... 45
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows/macOS) ......................51
Changing settings .....................................................53
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS) .. 53
Time settings ...................................................................................................................................55
Video settings ................................................................................................................................. 57
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Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Video Codec .................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Image quality .................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Enhanced night vision................................................................................................................................................... 58
Brightness (Front) .......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Brightness (Rear) ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................... 59
Normal recording ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
Parking mode recording ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Rear camera recording in parking mode ................................................................................................................... 60
Voice recording...............................................................................................................................................................60
Date & time display ........................................................................................................................................................ 60
Speed unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Video segment length ................................................................................................................................................... 60
Lock event les ............................................................................................................................................................... 60
Front camera rotation ................................................................................................................................................... 61
Rear camera orientation ............................................................................................................................................... 61
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................. 63
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................. 64
LED .................................................................................................................................................... 65
Recording status ............................................................................................................................................................ 65
Front security (Normal mode) ..................................................................................................................................... 65
Front security (Parking mode) ..................................................................................................................................... 65
Rear security ................................................................................................................................................................... 65
LTE (Parking mode) ........................................................................................................................................................ 66
Wi-Fi (Parking mode) ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
Proximity Sensor ............................................................................................................................ 66
Voice guidance ...............................................................................................................................66
Impact detected in parking mode .............................................................................................................................. 66
Volume ............................................................................................................................................. 66
Scheduled Reboot..........................................................................................................................66
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Battery Protection (Hardwiring Power Cable installation only) ........................................................................... 67
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................67
Login credentials ............................................................................................................................ 68
Wi-Fi auto turn o ..........................................................................................................................68
Enable Cloud service ..................................................................................................................... 69
Cloud service hotspot settings .................................................................................................... 70
Push notication settings .............................................................................................................71
Changing settings using your computer
(Windows/macOS) .................................................................. 73
Select language .............................................................................................................................. 74
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................74
Select map service ......................................................................................................................... 74
Picture-in-picture(PIP) playback ................................................................................................. 74
Basic settings .................................................................................................................................. 76
Time settings ................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Video settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 81
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 81
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................................................. 82
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode ............................................................................... 82
Advanced motion detection settings (Region selection) ....................................................................................... 84
System settings ..............................................................................................................................85
LED .................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Proximity Sensor ............................................................................................................................................................ 86
Voice guidance ............................................................................................................................................................... 86
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Scheduled Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................... 87
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Battery Protection (Hardwiring Power Cable installation only) ........................................................................... 87
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................................................ 87
Wi-Fi settings ..................................................................................................................................88
Login credentials ............................................................................................................................................................ 88
Wi-Fi auto turn o .......................................................................................................................................................... 89
Cloud settings ................................................................................................................................. 90
Enable Cloud service ..................................................................................................................................................... 90
Cloud service hotspot settings .................................................................................................................................... 91
Push notication settings ............................................................................................................................................. 91
Applying the settings .................................................................................................................... 91
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About the BlackVue Cloud Service ...........................92
Connect to BlackVue Cloud (Optional) ................................. 92
Optional accessories .............................................. 100
Parking mode battery (Optional) ........................................ 100
Power Magic Battery (B-112) ............................................... 100
Power Magic Ultra Battery (B-124X) .................................... 101
External connectivity module (Optional) ........................... 102
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 103
Changing / resetting Wi-Fi Direct SSID and password ...... 103
Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud ........................................... 103
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows/macOS) .... 106
Product specications ............................................ 107
Recording time ....................................................... 109
Disposal and recycling information ...................... 111
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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
yA formatted microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. Insert the microSD card in the
dashcam and power it up. The microSD card will be initialized.
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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
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.
yIf any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center for repair.
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 install the product in a location where the product can interfere with the driver's eld of vision.
Doing so may cause an accident.
yDo not use a damaged or modied power cord. Only use the cords provided by the manufacturer.
Damaged or modied power cords may cause an explosion, re, or malfunction.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or property damage:
yDo not operate the product with wet hands.
yDo not install the product in an environment with high humidity, or combustible gases or liquids.
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Doing so may cause electric shock.
Doing so may cause an explosion and/or re.
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WARNING
yDo 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.
yDo 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.
yIf smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord, detach the power cord immediately.
Contact the service center or your distributor.
yKeep the terminals of the power cord clean.
Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and re.
yUse 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.
yPlug in the power cord rmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected.
Failure to do so may cause re.
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.
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CAUTION
yDo not spray cleaning products directly onto the product.
Doing so may cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction.
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.
yMake sure that the product is installed properly.
If installed incorrectly, vibrations may cause the product to fall, and may cause physical injury.
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.
Failure to observe the following directions could result in injury or property damage:
yExcessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause recorded video to be indistinct.
yProlonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns.
ymicroSD 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.
yClean the lens regularly.
Foreign material attached to the lens can aect the recording quality.
yDo not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data.
The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.
yIt is recommended that you install the software and rmware from the BlackVue downloads page (www.blackvue.com).
yIt is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product (BlackVue dashcam/Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit) is not used
for an extended period of time.
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Overview

In the box

Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.
Rear camera
Front camera
connection cable
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Rear camera
Cigarette lighter
power cable
Double-sided tape
for the Mounting
Brackets
microSD card reader microSD Card
Hardwiring Power
Cable
Cable clips (8 EA) Pry tool
Quick start guide
Note
yThe illustrations in this manual may dier from the product.
yTo improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
yFor more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
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At a glance

The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera
118.5 mm
55 mm
Lock button
Mounting bracket Front security LED
GPS/BT LED
: 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.
Camera lens
: 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.
36 mm
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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.
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
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Micro USB port
DC in (power connector)
microSD card slot
Rear camera connection port
Cover
Wi-Fi button:
– Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.
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Removing and inserting the front camera
Connectivity details label:
- Default Wi-Fi SSID
- Default Wi-Fi password
- Cloud code
- QR code
Serial number label
yTo remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket.
yTo insert the dashcam into its bracket, push the dashcam into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
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Rear camera
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Mounting bracket Camera lens
25 mm
31 mm
67.4 mm
V out
(Front camera
connection port)
Removing and inserting the rear camera
Rear security LED
: Stays on in all recordings
modes but can be turned o from rmware settings.
yTo remove the rear camera from its bracket, hold the mounting bracket and pull the rear camera out.
yTo insert the rear camera into its bracket, push the rear camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
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Installation

Installing the BlackVue dashcam

Install the front camera behind the rear view mirror. Install the rear camera at the top of the back windshield. Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation.
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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.
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Peel o the protective lm 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.
Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the rear camera to the rear windshield. Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the rear camera.
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Connect the front camera ('Rear' port) and the rear camera ('V out') using the rear camera connection cable.
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Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window sealing and molding and tuck in the rear camera connection cable.
Rear camera connection cable
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.
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Plug the cigarette lighter power cable into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. Skip to 12 for Hardwiring Power Cable setup.
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Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
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Rear camera connection cable
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.
Turn o the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down. To record in parking mode while the engine is o please connect the Hardwiring Power Cable (included in the box) or install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately). A
Power cord
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Hardwiring Power Cable uses the automotive battery to power your dashcam when the engine is o. A low voltage power cut­o 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.
Locate the fuse box to connect the hardwiring power cable.
Note
yLocation of the fuse box dier by manufacturer or model. For details, refer to the vehicle owner's manual.
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yTo use battery saver feature, connect the BATT+ cable to the hazard light fuse. Functions of fuse dier by manufacturer or model.
After removing fuse panel cover, nd a fuse that powers on when engine 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.
For details, refer to the vehicle owner's manual.
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Connect the GND cable to metal ground bolt.
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
yUp to 50 event recordings (impact, manual) can be locked from being overwritten. By default, this feature is enabled. In the
rmware settings, you can choose to either overwrite them with new event les when the event le storage is full or lock the 50event les and save the new event les in loop recording storage. Please note that formatting the microSD card deletes all the recordings including the locked event les.
yThe recording LED is on while recording (default setting) and the GPS LED is on when a GPS signal is received. There are
4recording modes: Normal, Event, Parking and Manual. The dashcam starts recording in normal mode, switches to event mode when an impact is detected, and switches to parking mode when the vehicle is turned o (Hardwiring power cable, ACC+) or stationary for 5 minutes (Cigarette lighter power cable, G-sensor). Touching the proximity sensor turns on/o audio recording or triggers manual recording depending on the rmware settings.
yWhen 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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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 app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your smartphone.
“Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via Wi-Fi Direct:
a. Press the Wi-Fi button once to turn on Wi-Fi.
b. Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
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c. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number (e.g.
BlackVue900X-******).
d. Enter the password and tap join. * The default Wi-Fi SSID and password is labeled on the dashcam. To nd them, unplug the cables and remove the front camera from
its mount.
e. Open the BlackVue app and select Wi-Fi.
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f. 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.
yWi-Fi Direct lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m.
yThe BlackVue app is available for devices running Android 5.0 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.
yYou can change Wi-Fi SSID and password as described on page 103 and 106.
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Wi-Fi screen composition

Live view Firmware settings
SIM card activation
Note
Multi selection
Video list
File type Filter
Date Filter
Video le menu
File Type
Video Source
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yAll images shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual app may dier from images shown.

Playing video

Playing back videos
Select the video le you want to play from the video list.
Scroll up/down the screen to refresh the video list.
Note
yThe playback of 4K UHD resolution, 'Highest (Extreme)' image quality and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your device's
hardware and software. Older devices may not support 4K UHD, 'Highest (Extreme)' image quality or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your device's video playback capabilities.
Identify video les by recording type
Normal The dashcam records in normal mode by default.
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When the dashcam detects an impact while in normal or parking mode, it switches to event mode and
Event
Parking
Manual
Note
yTo lter the video les, press .Use the , , , buttons to lter the video list by recording type (Normal,
Event, Parking and Manual). The
yThe dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 100 for more
information.
saves an event recording beginning 5 seconds before the event trigger. Exceeding the set speed limit will also trigger an event recording.
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's eld of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 5 seconds before the motion detection.
If proximity sensor is set as a manual recording trigger in the rmware settings, touching or waving a nger within 20 mm of the sensor will turn on manual recording.
lter button displays both E (Event) and I (Impact event while parked) recordings.
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Checking the displayed time & GPS data
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 settings" on page 55 or 76.
Landscapes View
Download to Internal Memory
Tap the screen
Front and rear camera
Date, Time & Speed
Model name
The vehicle's speed is displayed in the lower-left corner of the video.
Tap the screen to playback the video.
Rotate your smartphone to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
You can switch the dashcam view by pressing the Front/Rear button.
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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 Wi-Fi Direct.
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Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam.
Open the BlackVue app. Select WI-FI and tap the button.
Rotate your smartphone to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
You can switch the dashcam view by pressing the Front/Rear button.
Note
yWhen watching Live View via Wi-Fi Direct, map data isn’t displayed because your smartphone can’t access internet as long as it is
connected to dashcam’s Wi-Fi.
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Managing videos

Managing videos in Wi-Fi
You can manage the recorded videos using the BlackVue app.
Note
yWhen 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 Download.
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. Select Download.
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY
Open the BlackVue app and select INTERNAL MEMORY.
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Tap to see le options. You can delete, copy or move les, change the name of les.
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Deleting videos
To delete individual les, tap
next to the video you want to delete. Select Delete.
To delete multiple les from your smartphone in one go, tap or tap
to select all les. Tap to delete the selected les.
and select Delete. Select which les to delete,
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Creating a new folder
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To create a new folder, tap
. Enter a new folder name and press Add.
Deleting a folder
To delete a folder, tap
Copying and pasting videos
To copy individual les, tap
To copy multiple les in one go, tap Tap
to copy the selected les. Go to another folder and tap to paste the selected les there.
and select Delete.
next to the video you want to copy. Select Copy. Go to another folder and tap to paste the le there.
and select Copy. Select which les to copy, or tap to select all les.
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Moving videos
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.
To move multiple les in one go, tap Tap
and go to another folder and tap to move the selected les there.
Renaming a video
To change a name of a video, tap
next to the video you want to change. Select Rename. Enter a new name and tap Rename.
at the top of the screen. Select which les to move, or tap to select all les.
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