Pittasoft BlackVue DR380-HD, BlackVue DR380G-HD, BlackVue DR400G-HD, BlackVue DR400G-HD II User Manual

www.blackvue.com

User's Manual Ver 1.00

DR380-HD / DR380G-HD / DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II

Table of Contents

Preparations

2 Before Reading the User's Manual

3 Safety Instructions

5 Product Features

6 What's included

7 BlackVue At a Glance

BlackVue Usage

8 Installation

12 Recording

14 Playing Recorded Videos

BlackVue Software

17 Running BlackVue Software

18 Screen At a Glance

19 Playing Recorded Files

23 Saving as an Image File / Printing

24 Configuring BlackVue Settings

Others

33 Installing the BlackVue Software

34 Upgrading the Firmware

35 Product Specifications

2

Preparations

Before Reading the User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing Pittasoft's BlackVue. This product is a video
event data recorder (VEDR) for vehicles.

X

Please read the User's Manual carefully before using the BlackVue.

X

Pittasoft is planning to supplement its product and add new features via
firmware on a constant basis. All information and specifications in this manual
are subject to change without a prior notice.

X

Screens and pictures of the User's Manual may be different from the actual
object.

Descriptions of Symbols Used in the Manual

Symbol Name Description

Caution

Cases where the device fails to work properly or its settings are
disabled.

Tip Additional notes that are helpful in working the device

Warranty and Disclaimer

X

We shall take no responsibility for accidental damage, injuries and other losses
caused by improper use of the product.

X

This product is a video event data recorder for vehicles but does not guarantee
that all accidents will be recorded. This device may fail to record a minor
accident caused by too light an impact to trigger the impact sensor.

X

This product creates a record of video to help determine what happened before,
during and after the crash or event.
Pittasoft Co. shall not take any responsibility for damages (property, business
and/or indirect damages).

3

Preparations

Safety Instructions

This manual is about what should be done to protect the user's safety and
prevent property damage.
Please make sure to read it thoroughly before using the product.

Do not disassemble, repair and/or alter the product.

This may cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction. Contact the service
center if you need to have the product fixed. User may not be entitled to free
service if and when product malfunction is caused by user's fault.

Do not spray water on each parts of the product when cleaning it. Make
sure not to wet the product.

This may cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction.

Do not spray a cleansing agent on the surface of the product.

This may cause discoloration and/or cracks on the surface and result in
malfunction.

Do not give the product a shock, and make sure foreign matter does not
enter the product.

This may result in malfunction.

Do not operate the product while driving.

This may cause a traffic accident because it distracts you from keeping your
eyes on the road. Use after stopping/parking your car in a safe place.

Do not install the product in a location where it may interrupt a safe driving
or block your view while driving.

This may cause a traffic accident.

Excessively dark tinting on the windshield may make recorded images look
blurry or distorted.

The optimum temperature for picture quality ranges from 0 to 50℃. The
picture quality may vary according to seasons, especially in midsummer or
winter season.

This product is fitted with a camera. Drastic changes in brightness (on
entry/exit of tunnels), strong backlight in the daytime, and no light source at
midnight may result in defective recorded images.

If power supply to the device is interrupted by a crash or accident, it may
cause video not to be recorded.

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Cautions for GPS Usage GPS models Only

X

Poor GPS reception will not affect video recording.
It will only lead to a failure to record a vehicle's coordinates and speed.

X

Please maintain the optimum temperature, which ranges 0 to 50 ºC from for
proper working of GPS. GPS reception may get unstable or its connection time
may be delayed in the midsummer or wintertime.

X

When you use the product for the first time or you have not used it for an
extended period of time (over 3 days), it may take some time for GPS to identify
the current location. (at least 1 to 5 minutes)

X

Install the product avoiding the following instances where GPS reception is
interrupted, and check the GPS reception.

yAn instance where an object in put on top of GPS

yAn instance where the windshield is tinted with metallic substances

yAn instance where devices producing RF radiation interrupting GPS signals are

installed in a car (certain models of remote car alarms and MP3/CD players)

yAn instance where another device using GPS is used

yAn instance where it is dark and overcast

yAn instance where GPS is used under an overpass; in a tunnel, underpass,

underground parking lot, and an area concentrated with large buildings; and near a
power station, barracks, and broadcast relay station

Cautions for BlackVue Installation

X

Installing or operating the device while driving may cause an accident. Please
install or operate the device after stopping/parking your car in a safe place.

X

If the cigarette lighter receptacle emits fumes or a funny smell, stop using the
product immediately and contact us or our dealerships.

X

Dust and built-up dirt on the cigarette lighter receptacle may cause heat or a
fire. Clean it on a regular basis.

X

Check frequently if the product is installed properly. Due to vibration, the
BlackVue comes off, resulting in an injury or damage.

X

We do not take any responsibility for malfunction, an injury or damage to the
product caused by inappropriate use.

Preparations

Safety Instructions

5

Preparations

Product Features

High-definition Video

The BlackVue uses high quality mega-pixel lenses, which produce clear and
sharp images even at night.

Smartphone/PC Viewer

The product comes with a PC viewer and applications for smartphones (running
on Android). You can check images easily and customize various settings.

Normal Recording

The product makes a high-definition video recording of all the events while
driving.

Parking Mode Recording

The product automatically shifts to the parking mode. If there is no movement of
a vehicle for a certain period of time, the device automatically shifts to the parking
mode; and if the movement of a vehicle continues, the parking mode becomes
automatically deactivated. In the parking mode, only if the camera detects
motion or an impact occurs, recording gets started. (The product is equipped
with motion detection technology developed by Pittasoft, which specializes in IP
cameras.)

Event (G-sensor) Recording

If the vehicle is given an impact, the G-sensor built in the BlackVue detects the
impact and starts recording the event.

Sound Recording

The microphone built in the BlackVue records surrounding sounds while
recording video.

Check Images on Various Devices

You can check recorded images on a variety of devices that can play MP4 files.

Refined and Easy-to-Use Design

The BlackVue with its sleek and cylindrical design makes the vehicle's interior
look even better.
In addition, you can easily adjust the camera angle so that it can record the inside
of the car.

Voice Guide

The voice guide provides information about the current status of the BlackVue.

GPS Driving Record GPS models only (DR380G-HD, DR400G-HD, DR400G-HD II )

The built-in high-sensitivity GPS creates a record of the speed and location of the
vehicle at the time of recording. You can check the driving records via BlackVue
software. (when connected to the Internet)

6

Preparations

What's included

Check the product and the accompanied accessories contained in the
product package.

Please contact your dealership if there is a problem with the components.

*Components provided and optional items may vary depending on a model.

Components provided and optional items are subject to change without a prior
notice.

BlackVue User Manual

Video OUT Cable* Video IN Cable* Power Cable

Cable Clips Double-sided Tape

(for mounting the BlackVue on the

windscreen)

Micro SD Card

(including BlackVue software)

Micro SD Card Reader*

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Preparations

BlackVue At a Glance

Check the main body of the BlackVue.

For more information on the use of each part, refer to the relevant page.

Recording Mode LED

Microphone

Main Body Button (Parking
Mode Recording Button)
(X See page 12)

[DC IN] terminal (X See page 9)

Micro SD Card Slot

[VIDEO OUT] terminal

(X See page 11)

Holder

GPS Reception LED

GPS models only

Holder lock button
(X See page 11)

Camera Lens

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BlackVue Usage

Installation

Insert the Micro SD Card into the BlackVue

1.

Insert the Micro SD card into
the Micro SD slot in the same
direction as shown in the picture.

Press the card again to remove
it. While doing this, be careful so
that the Micro SD card won't pop
out.

Turn off the BlackVue before
inserting the card into it.

Cautions for Using the Micro SD Card

yInsert/remove the Micro SD card with the BlackVue off.

(Check to see if all the LEDs on the BlackVue are off.)

yDo not remove the Micro SD card while saving data on the card or reading data from

it. This may cause data loss and product malfunction.

yCheck the data stored on the Micro SD card to see if the product is working properly.

yWe recommend you use the genuine memory cards provided by Pittasoft. We do not

take any responsibility for problems caused by the use of other memory cards.

yThe Micro SD card is consumable. Replace it with a new one after a longtime use.

yMake sure to store important data on another storage medium. We do not take any

responsibility for data loss caused by user's fault.

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Install the BlackVue in the Car

1.

Turn off the ignition and pull out the car key.

Install the device in a bright and safe place.

2.

Insert the Micro SD Card into the BlackVue.

For instructions for use of Micro SD card,
please refer to page 8.

3.

Attach the BlackVue on the vehicle's window
using double-sided tape.

We recommend you install the device on the
backside of the rearview mirror so that the
BlackVue camera lens is at the center of the
vehicle.

Install the device in an area where it does not
block the driver's view.

Clean the area, on which a double-sided tape
will be put, with a dry cloth to remove any
foreign matter and moisture.

If mounted on the electrically heated
windscreen, the product may cause damage
to the heating grid when demounted later.

If the mount of the BlackVue has come off,
see Page 11.

4.

Connect the BlackVue's [DC IN] connector
to the cigarette lighter receptacle using the
power cable.

When recording in the parking mode, you
are advised to connect the Power Magic, an
uninterrupted power supply (UPS) unit, to the
product.

If you intend to use the BlackVue along with
other car accessories using the cigarette
lighter receptacle, you are advised to use a
multi-socket outlet (cigar socket).

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BlackVue Usage

Installation

5.

Organize the power cable.

Use the provided cable clips if
necessary.

6.

Adjust the position of the BlackVue's
camera lens.

Install the product in such a way that
the BLACKVUE logo in the button
section faces slightly lower than the
level.

Check the stored data after test
driving, and adjust the position of the
lens if necessary.

If you connect the product to portable
video devices (smartphone, GPS
navigator , etc.), you can adjust the
lens angle checking video.
(X See Page 11)

7.

Start the engine.
Check to see if the product is properly
installed.

If the BlackVue's LED is turned on, it is
properly installed.

The type of LED may vary depending
on the model.

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Connecting the BlackVue to AV Product

Video OUT Cable Video IN Cable*

Or

1.

Connect the BlackVue's [VIDEO OUT] terminal, to the AV product
using the Video OUT/IN cable (accessory).

You can check the BlackVue's real-time video on the connected AV
product.

If you use the BlackVue's [VIDEO OUT] port, you can reduce the video
frame rate.

The Video IN* cable may not be compatible with certain GPS navigators.
Check the compatibility before use.

When connected to the white connector of the

Video IN cable*

When connected to the yellow connector of the

Video IN cable*

GroundVideo

GroundVideo

Disconnecting from the Holder

1.

Pull the BlackVue's main body holding down the [LOCK] button on the
mount as shown in the picture.

2.

The BlackVue's main body will be easily disconnected from the mount.

Connect to the Mount: Insert the BlackVue's main body into the groove
on the mount until the ‘click’ sound.

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BlackVue Usage

Recording

Normal Recording

Start the ignition.

Doing this will turn on the BlackVue and start the normal recording.
Recording will go on as long as the BlackVue is on.

Connected to the Power Magic (UPS unit), the BlackVue will remain on.

If you set [Set Normal Recording] in the configuration to [Normal Recording
Off], normal recording becomes deactivated. (

X

See Page 27)

Parking Mode Recording

This product has [Automatic Shift to
Parking Mode] as a default setting.
(X See Page 28)

If there is no movement of a vehicle for
over 10 minutes, the device automatically
shifts to the parking mode.

If the movement of a vehicle continues
for about 30 seconds, the parking

mode

becomes automatically deactivated.

If you want to activate the parking mode or turn it off, press the button on
the main body of the BlackVue.

In the parking mode, only if the camera detects motion or an impact
occurs, recording gets started.

For recording in the parking mode, you are advised to connect the BlackVue
to the Power Magic (UPS unit).

Motion Detection Algorithms

yThis is a technology of capturing motion in the camera.

yThe product is equipped with security solution technologies developed by Pittasoft,

which specializes in IP cameras.

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Event Recording

If the BlackVue detects an impact above the threshold, the device
automatically records video before/after the event.

You can adjust the sensitivity of the BlackVue detecting an impact in [Set
Sensitivity]

. (X See Page 29)
You can set different sensitivities between normal recording mode and
parking mode.

G-sensor (3-axis Acceleration Sensor)

yThe BlackVue records event video with its G-sensor detecting an impact.

yThe G-sensor, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, is composed of X-axis (front to rear),

Y-axis (right to left), and Z-axis (top to bottom).

yYou can check the G-sensor information of the files recorded in the BlackVue

Software, a viewer for the BlackVue.

yYou cannot use G-sensor values measured by the BlackVue as evidence to

determine the context of an accident.

Turning off BlackVue

Turn off the ignition.

The BlackVue will turn off in about 5 seconds.

All LEDs of the BlackVue will turn off.

If the BlackVue is connected to Power
Magic (UPS unit), unplug the power cable
that is connected to the BlackVue.

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BlackVue Usage

Playing Recorded Videos

Recorded files of the BlackVue are saved in MP4 format. You can easily
check the recorded video on media players (PC, smartphone, and GPS
navigator) without converting the files.

Recorded files of the BlackVue are
saved in the ‘Record’ folder of the Micro
SD card.

Playing videos on your smart phone

Download BlackVue Application

yWe provide an application for the BlackVue. Using

this application, you can easily play and manage
video clips recorded by the BlackVue.

yAccess Google Play



Search for BlackVue  Select

Application



Download

1.

Turn off the BlackVue and remove the Micro SD
card from it.

2.

Insert the Micro SD card into your smartphone.

You can check video on a smartphone supporting
Micro SD card.

3.

Go to the smartphone's main menu, and press the
BlackVue App icon. The BlackVue viewer will be
launched.

You can also play the video in media player
applications for smartphone.

4.

Press the desired video file, and playback will
start.

If there are many files in the Micro SD card, it may
take some time to load the file.

There may be some mobile devices that do not
support Full HD video. For mobile devices that
support Full HD video, please visit the BlackVue
website. (www.blackvue.com)

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Playing videos on GPS Navigator

1.

Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter.
Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.

2.

Connect the SD card reader to your GPS navigator.

3.

Select a video play icon, and select the removable drive containing
video files.

4.

Press the desired video file, and playback will start.

The way of playing video may vary depending on the product. For more
information, see the user's manual for your navigator.

If there are many files in the Micro SD card, it may take some time to load
the file.

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BlackVue Usage

Playing Recorded Videos

Check Video on PC

1.

Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter.
Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.

2.

Connect the SD card reader to your PC.

3.

Double-click the ‘BlackVue.exe’ file in the ‘Application’ folder in the
Micro SD card, and the BlackVue will be launched.

4.

Select the desired video file to play it.

For a PC media player, you have to install H.264 video codec and AAC
audio codec to play the video
properly.

You are advised to use the BlackVue software to check the video on your
PC. (X See Page 17)

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BlackVue Software

Running BlackVue Software

Use the BlackVue player to play files recorded by the BlackVue on your PC.

The BlackVue software allows

you to easily play and manage video

recorded by the BlackVue.

You can use the BlackVue player without installation.

1.

Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter.
Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader.

2.

Connect the SD card reader to your PC.

3.

Double-click the ‘BlackVue.exe’ file in the ‘Application’ folder in the
Micro SD card, and the BlackVue will be launched.

To install the BlackVue software in your PC, please refer to Page 33.

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BlackVue Software

Screen At a Glance

MyWay Viewer, GPS information and map are only available for the GPS models.

Types of Recorded Files

: Recorded files in normal recording mode. They will be marked as green in the

Timeline.

: Recorded files in event recording mode. They will be marked as orange in the

Timeline.

: Recorded files in parking mode. They will be marked as blue in the Timeline.

Play Control Buttons

: Play the selected file.

: Stop playing the file.

: Stop playing the file temporarily.

/ : Move forward/backward frame

by frame.

/ : Play the previous/next file.

Playback
Pane

G-sensor
Pane

GPS Information
Pane

Screen Zoom in/out

(Controlled by scrolling the
mouse wheel)

MyWay Viewer
(X See Page 22)
/ Save Image
/ Print / Set
Configuration

File List

View BlackVue
Version
Information

Timeline

 Full-screen View Button / Reverse Screen

Button (X See Page 20)

 Play Control Buttons

 Play Speed Control / Volume

Control

 Duration

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BlackVue Software

Playing Recorded Files

1.

Press the [ Browse] button to
select the folder containing files.

The files in the selected folder will
appear on the list.

2.

Double-click the desired file
(Or, select the file and press the

button)

, and the file will be played back.

Double-click the playback pane
for a full-screen view. Press the
ESC button to return to the default
screen size.

Scroll the mouse wheel in the
playback pane to zoom in/out the
playback window. (from 0.5 times
up to 2.0 times)

Right-click the playback pane,
and a partially magnified pane will
appear.

You can adjust the playback speed
from 0.5 to 2.0 times.

If you set [File Type], only the
selected type of files will appear on
the list.
(All types are selected as default
setting.)

If you select [Filtering by date], only
the files on the date you select in
the time line will appear on the list.

Files will be recorded in MP4 format.

yThe BlackVue records and saves files in MP4 format. You can easily check the

recorded video on media player or the BlackVue player supporting MP4 format.

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BlackVue Software

Playing Recorded Files

Display Settings

X

(Full-screen button)

Display the video in full screen.

X

(Reverse screen button)

Turns an image upside down.

Timeline Bar

Using the Timeline, you can check the recording status by the hour of the
selected date.
In addition, you can easily search/play the files recorded at the desired
time.

X



Select date   Select hour (able to identify the type of recorded file)





Select minute



 Select second  View the video recorded at the selected

time

Red circle: date containing recorded files
Yellow circle: selected date

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Exporting/Deleting Files

From the player file list, select a file and
right-click it to display the context menu.

Select Delete to delete the selected file
or select Export to save it in a different
location.

Video Export settings

Set the file name and the location
to save the file to export video.

Check this box to delete the sound when exporting video.

Set the section of video
you want to export.

Checking the Map

GPS models only

Select the Map tab when playing a recorded file.
You can check GPS-recorded location of your car via a map service.

Connect to the Internet to use the map service.

Data will be shown only for recorded files with GPS information.

GPS Reception

-Green: GPS information

-Red: No GPS information

Map Zoom in/out

-Adjust by scrolling the mouse

wheel

Select map type

Driving Speed and Coordinates

: Change driving speed unit

Car location

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BlackVue Software

Playing Recorded Files

Opening the MyWay Viewer

GPS models only

Press the button, and the MyWay Viewer window will appear.

The driving route will appear on the map.

X

Double-click the map, and the video of a driving route close to the clicked
location will be played back.

Map Zoom

in/out

Move map

Speed

: Change driving speed unit

Driving route

- Current file / 2 previous files/ 2 next files

Select map type

Latitude/Longitude

Locate the vehicle

Recorded file starting point

- Red: Current file

- Blue: Previous/Next file

Vehicle location

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BlackVue Software

Saving as an Image File / Printing

Saving the Desired Screen as an Image File

1.

Press the button during playback to stop the screen.
Select the desired screen.

To search for the desired screen, select the Second unit in the Timeline, or
press the / button to navigate.

2.

Press the button. Check the file saving path, and press the Save
button. Save the selected screen as an image (jpeg, bmp) file.

Printing the Selected Screen

1.

Press the button during playback to stop the screen.
Select the desired screen.

To search for the desired screen, select the Second unit in the Timeline, or
press the / button to navigate.

2.

Press the button, and the selected screen will be printed out.

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BlackVue Software

Configuring BlackVue Settings

1.

Insert the Micro SD card into your PC. (X See Page 16)

2.

Press the button, and the Configuration window will appear.

You cannot set configuration if the SD card with the BlackVue Firmware
installed is not connected to the PC.

3.

Customize your BlackVue experience.

4.

Press the [Save & Close] button.

You cannot set configuration for BlackVue if the settings are not saved in
the Micro SD card.

Press the [Initialize Settings] button, and the settings will be initialized.

5.

Remove the Micro SD card with the settings saved from the PC, and
insert the card into the BlackVue.
The settings will be automatically saved into the BlackVue.

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Basic Settings





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[ DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II ]





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[ DR380G-HD ]

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BlackVue Software

Configuring BlackVue Settings



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

[ DR380-HD ]

 Time Zone

Select the time zone where the BlackVue is used. This will be used as time
information for recorded files.

 Image Settings

X

Image Quality: Set the image quality of a file to record.
Higher image quality will increase the file size.

Supported Image qualify differs depending on the model.

X

Video Compression: Set the video compression.
Higher image compression will reduce the file size.

Some mobile devices may not be able to play recorded files with a high
image compression.

X

Brightness: Set the brightness of a screen to record.

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Recordable Time by Memory Capacity

The recordable time is one hour on the basis of continuous recording. In actuality, the time
may be slightly different.

DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II

Image Quality

Memory Capacity

Image Compression : Normal

Full HD

30frames

Full HD

15 frames

HD

30 frames

HD

15 frames

D1

30frames

8GB

2 hr. 15 min. 3 hr. 23 min. 3 hr. 23 min. 5 hr. 41 min. 8 hr. 30 min.

16GB

4 hr. 37 min. 6 hr. 54 min. 6 hr. 54 min. 11 hr. 29 min. 17 hr. 09 min.

32GB

9 hr. 24 min. 13 hr. 59 min. 13 hr. 59 min. 23 hr. 18 min. 35 hr. 48 min.

Image Quality

Memory Capacity

Image Compression : High

Full HD

30frames

Full HD

15 frames

HD

30 frames

HD

15 frames

D1

30frames

8GB

3 hr. 32 min. 4 hr. 16 min. 4 hr. 15 min. 5 hr. 50 min. 8 hr. 31 min.

16GB

7 hr. 02 min. 8 hr. 49 min. 8 hr. 41 min. 11 hr. 31 min. 17 hr. 12 min.

32GB

13 hr. 55 min. 17 hr. 11 min. 17 hr. 10 min. 22 hr. 51 min. 34 hr. 09 min.

DR380-HD / DR380G-HD

Image Quality

Memory Capacity

Image Compression : Normal

HD

30 frames

HD

15 frames

D1

30frames

8GB

3 hr. 23 min. 5 hr. 41 min. 8 hr. 30 min.

16GB

6 hr. 54 min. 11 hr. 29 min. 17 hr. 09 min.

Image Quality

Memory Capacity

Image Compression : High

HD

30 frames

HD

15 frames

D1

30frames

8GB

4 hr. 15 min. 5 hr. 50 min. 8 hr. 31 min.

16GB

8 hr. 41 min. 11 hr. 31 min. 17 hr. 12 min.

 Recording Settings

X

Normal Recording Settings

• Normal Recording On: Records all the events while driving.

• Normal Recording Off: Saves files recorded in Event Recording/Parking

Mode Recording only.

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BlackVue Software

Configuring BlackVue Settings

X

Voice RecordingSettings: Whether to use the voice recording function or not.

X

Date and Time Display: Displays date and time in the bottom left corner of the
screen while recording.

X

Speed Display

GPS models only

:

Displays the speed of a vehicle in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Select the desired speed unit to display.

If you select [Display Off], the speed of a vehicle will not be displayed in the
recorded files.

X

Record File Unit: You can set the file saving unit when recording.

X

Recoding Storage Setting: The older recorded files will be deleted so that new
video can be recorded in a limited storage space.

• Time: If there is not enough storage space available, the older recorded files

will be automatically deleted.

• Type: Set memory usage proportion for each recording type when saving

recorded files.
Recorded files for which the set storage space is full will be automatically
deleted in sequence.
Be careful since the files recorded in the Event Recoding mode may be deleted
as well.

If storage space for files recorded in the Event Recording is full:

yFiles recorded in the Event Recording mode will be automatically deleted in sequence

as well. Be careful not to delete important files. Back up the important files in another
storage medium.

X

Auto Switching to Parking Mode: The device will shift to the Parking mode
automatically if there is no change in G-sensor for over 10 minutes. If G-sensor
is detected for over 30 seconds, the device will shift to the Normal Recording
mode.

The automatic shift to the Parking mode may be affected by the degree to
which each vehicle vibrates.

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Setting the Sensitivity

 Normal Recording Mode

Set the sensitivity of G-sensor by which event recording starts in the Normal
Recording mode.

 Parking Mode

Set the sensitivity of G-sensor and motion detection by which event recording
starts in the Parking mode.





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BlackVue Software

Configuring BlackVue Settings

Advanced Settings of Sensitivity

Press the Advanced Setting for each setting. You can easily set sensitivity
viewing recorded video.

1.

Load a recorded file(). Play the loaded file().

2.

Set sensitivity viewing the video being played. Adjust the sensor area
by moving the control bar up and down.()

X

If the sensor area is wide, "insensitive", and if it's narrow, "sensitive".

If you want to record the current

event

If you don't want to record the

current event

Narrow the sensitivity area so that

the current G-sensor graph is out

of the sensor area.

Widen the sensitivity area so that

the current G-sensor graph is within

the sensor area.

If an image appears where event recording is triggered by the sensitivity
set by the user,
the frame of the video playing screen blinks.

3.

Press the [Save & Close] button.

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Other Settings

[ DR400G-HD / DR400G-HD II ]

X

Button LED Color: You can change the color of LED in the button section or
turn it off.

X

Voice Alarm: The BlackVue product plays voice messages during certain
events. This option allows you to selectively enable/disable the voice messages.

X

Alarm Volume : Allows you to adjust the volume of the voice messages

X

Video Out option: You can select the option of video output for connecting
video to an external device.

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BlackVue Software

Configuring BlackVue Settings

[ DR380-HD / DR380G-HD ]

X

LED On: You can turn on/off LED in the recording status display section.

X

Button LED: You can turn on/off LED in the button section where appropriate.

X

Voice Alarm: The BlackVue product plays voice messages during certain
events. This option allows you to selectively enable/disable the voice messages.

X

Alarm Volume: Adjust the volume of voice guide.

X

Video Out option: You can select the option of video output for connecting
video to an external device.

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Others

Installing the BlackVue Software

You can install the BlackVue software in your PC.

1.

Connect the Micro SD card to your
PC. (X See Page 16)

2.

Double-click the
BlackVueSetup(HD).exe file in the
‘Software’ folder in the Micro SD
card.

3.

Complete the program installation
as directed by the installation
program.

4.

Check to see if a BlackVue
software shortcut is installed on
your desktop.

Double-click the BlackVue
software shortcut to run the
program.

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Others

Upgrading the Firmware

Firmware upgrade means upgrading the existing product by downloading a
new version of firmware. Upgrading to the latest firmware allows you to use the
BlackVue in a more optimum environment.

1.

Insert the Micro SD card into your
PC. (X See Page 16)

2.

Download the firmware upgrade file
at our website.
(www.blackvue.com)

3.

Double-click the firmware upgrade
file. Execute the upgrade as directed
by the program.

Upgrade the SD card with a new
firmware.
This will initialize the BlackVue
configuration set by the user.
Once the upgraded is finished, the
installation of the BlackVue software
will be started.
Press the Cancel button to stop the installation.

4.

Insert the Micro SD card whose firmware has been upgraded into the
BlackVue with its power off.

5.

Turn on the BlackVue, and the BlackVue will be automatically upgraded.

Make sure not to turn off the power during the upgrade.

Format Micro SD Card

yYou are advised to format the Micro SD card every week.

yFormat the Micro SD card if there are interruptions in your recorded video.

yFormat the card using a program recommended by the SD card association for stable

use. For more information, visit our website. (www.blackvue.com)

ySave important data in your PC before formatting the card.

yAfter format is finished, upgrade the firmware. Connecting the Micro SD card with no

default files to the main body will automatically initialize the Micro SD and install the
firmware.

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Others

Product Specifications

Model Name

DR400G-HD II /

DR400G-HD

DR380G-HD DR380-HD

Camera CMOS Sensor / 2,073,600 Pixels

Resolution

FULL HD(1920x1080) /

Up to 30fps

HD(1280X720) / Up

to 30fps

HD(1280X720) / Up

to 30fps

Compression Type H.264

Audio AAC LC

Recording

Normal Recording, Event Recording (3-axis sensor), Parking Mode

Recording (motion detection)

Video Out Composite

Memory Micro SD card (Up to 32GB)

Viewing

Angle

Opposite

Angle

120° 120° 120°

Horizontal 98° 98° 98°

Vertical 55° 55° 55°

GPS Built-in Built-in -

Size

Diameter 32.0 mm 32.0 mm 32.0 mm

Length 102.8 mm 101.4 mm 101.4 mm

Weight 86 g 82 g 80 g

Power 12V / 24V DC 12V / 24V DC 12V / 24V DC

Power Consumption Max. 4W Max 3.3W Max 3.2W

Operating

Temperature

-20 °C ~ 60 °C

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Others

Product Specifications

❏

LED Status Display

LED

Status

REC

Button Section

GPS

GPS models only

On Boot Off Blinking -

Recording

Normal Blinking (Orange) - -

Event Blinking (Red) - -

Parking Blinking (Green) - -

No SD Card Off Rapid Blinking -

Power Off

Alternate Blinking

(Red/Green)

- -

Insufficient Storage

Space

On (Orange) - -

GPS

Reception - Green

No

Reception

- -

Warranty Certificate

yThe warranty period of this product is one year from the purchasing date. (6 months for

accessories such as battery/Micro SD card)

yWe provides warranty for our products in accordance with the Consumer Complaints Settlement Standards

(Notification of the Fair Trade Commission). After-sales service will be offered by Pittasoft or our designated
contractors.

yIf the product is used for business purposes, its warranty period shall be reduced by half.

Product Name

(Model Name)

Serial No.

Purchasing Date Purchasing Place

Customer

Information

Address / Phone No.

Type of Consumer Complaints

Warranty Action

Within Warranty

Period

After Warranty Period

Cases where
malfunction
occurs in terms
of performance/
function under
normal conditions
of use:

When a major repair is needed within 10 days
of purchase

Exchange/Refund N/A

When major repair is needed within 10 days of
exchange

Refund N/A

When malfunction occurs three times or more for
the same defect

Free Repair Paid Repair

When malfunction occurs four times or more for
the same defect

Exchange/Refund Paid Repair

If an employee loses a product a consumer has
left for repair

Exchange/Refund

Refund by adding 10%

to flat-rate depreciation

amount

If a repair is impossible due to lack of
replacement parts under warranty

Exchange/Refund N/A

If a repair is impossible despite replacement
parts in stock

Exchange/Refund N/A

Cases where malfunction is attributable to consumer's default:

- Where malfunction or damage to the product occurs due to careless
handling (fall, shock, damage, abuse, etc.) or misuse

- Where malfunction occurs due to the use of items that have not been

designated by us

- Where malfunction occurs after the consumer or third party tries to
repair or alter the product

- Malfunction or damage to the product attributable to consumer's

intention or default

Other cases

- Where malfunction occurs due to natural disasters

- Where the life of a consumable part comes to an end

Paid Repair Paid Repair

yThis warranty certificate is valid only in a country where you purchase the product.

Pittasoft Headquarters in Korea

Address #371-17, 7th fl., BYC Hi City Center A, Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea

Home Page www.blackvue.com E-mail [e-mail]

Service Center 1599-2772 Fax [phone]