RVS Systems DR590-1CH User Manual
DR590-1CH
Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................4
Important safety information ....................................5
Overview ......................................................................8
In the box .....................................................................................................................8
At a glance ...................................................................................................................9
Removing and inserting the dashcam ...................................................................................... 10
Installation .................................................................11
Installing the BlackVue dashcam ..........................................................................11
Playing and Managing Videos ..................................14
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ...................................................................... 14
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................14
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer ..............................................................15
Copying videos ............................................................................................................................... 27
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Tips for optimal performance ..................................29
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 29
Formatting the card in the BlackVue ....................................................................29
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) ..........................................................29
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) ..............................................................30
Upgrading the rmware ......................................................... 32
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac) .......................32
Changing settings .....................................................35
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 35
BlackVue Viewer settings........................................................................................36
Select language .............................................................................................................................. 36
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................36
Viewer screen composition ....................................................................................16
Windows Viewer ............................................................................................................................. 16
Mac Viewer ......................................................................................................................................17
Playing video ............................................................................................................18
Playing back videos ....................................................................................................................... 18
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................18
Checking the displayed time ....................................................................................................... 20
Using BlackVue Viewer .................................................................................................................. 20
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph ............................................................................. 21
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................22
Checking the GPS data ..................................................................................................................23
Managing videos......................................................................................................24
Capturing or printing a still image from video .........................................................................24
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................24
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 26
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Select map service ......................................................................................................................... 36
Firmware settings ....................................................................................................37
Basic settings .................................................................................................................................. 37
Time .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Video settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Recording settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 40
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 40
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................................................. 41
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode ............................................................................... 41
System settings ..............................................................................................................................43
LED .................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Voice guidance ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Scheduled Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................................................ 44
Applying the settings .................................................................................................................... 44
Optional accessories .................................................45
GPS receiver (Optional) ...........................................................................................45
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Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................................................46
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ................................................................47
Product specications ...............................................48
Recording time ..........................................................50
Disposal and recycling information .........................51
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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 microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After inserting the microSD card and
turning on the dashcam, 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.
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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 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:
yDo not operate the product with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
yDo not install the product in an environment with high humidity, or combustible gases or liquids.
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:
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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 aect 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 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.
BlackVue dashcam
microSD card adapter Quick start guide Cable clips (3 EA)
External GPS
(Optional)
Power cord
microSD Card
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Note
yThe illustrations in this manual may dier 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).
At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
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Lock button
42.6 mm
111.8 mm
Mounting bracket
Camera lens
34 mm
Security LED
: Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being
recorded (Impact detected) or motion is
detected in parking mode.
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Angle indicator: You can easily set
up your preferred camera angle
using the white lines.
Recording LED
: Blinks slowly in normal.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded (impact
detected) or motion is detected in parking mode.
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Cover
GPS connection port
DC in (Power connector)
microSD card slot
Mic / Format Button
Self-format function: To format the microSD card press
the button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
Removing and inserting the dashcam
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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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
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 plastic lm from the dashcam. Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the dashcam to the
windshield behind the rear-view mirror.
Optional GPS receiver: Plug in the GPS receiver and attach it in a corner of the windshield. Tuck the cable into the windshield trim
using the pry tool.
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.
Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the dashcam.
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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. 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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Note
yThere are 3recording 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 5minutes.
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Playing and Managing Videos
Playing and managing video les using your computer (Windows/Mac)
Removing the microSD card
Unplug the power cord to turn o the dashcam.
Open the cover of the microSD card slot.
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.
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Open side cover To remove
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer
Remove the microSD card from the dashcam.
Use the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer.
Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
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Run BlackVue Viewer.
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Viewer screen composition
Windows Viewer
When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the button.
Filter les by direction and
recording mode
Click
to change the folder
Recorded le list
Select le(s) to copy,
delete or verify it
GPS data
Settings
Format
Switch between SD card Viewer and Cloud ViewerSelect card
Program info.
Playback screen
Playback speed control
Previous frame
Play/pause
Next frame
Stop
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Timeline for hour/min/sec
selection
Map screen
G-Sensor information
View full screen Switch front/rear view
Flip upside down Front/rear screen mode
Flip horizontally Print
Fit to playback screen Capture
Note
yAll images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual program may dier from images shown.
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