RVS Systems DR590-1CH User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................4
Important safety information ....................................5
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 specications ...............................................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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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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 3recording modes: Normal, Event and Parking. The dashcam starts recording in normal mode, switches to event mode
when an impact is detected, and switches to parking mode if the vehicle is stationary for 5minutes.
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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
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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 dier from images shown.
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Mac Viewer
When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the button.
MyWay Viewer
Format
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Playback Screen (front camera)
Playback Screen (rear camera)
Play previous le
Normal screen size
Front/Rear reverse view
Front/Rear screen mode
Flip horizontally
View upside-down
Settings
Switch between SD card
Viewer and Cloud Viewer
Capture
Print
G-Sensor Information
GPS Data
Recorded File List
Full Screen view
Previous frame
Timeline for min selection
Playback/Pause Volume control
Next frame
Play next le
Playback time
Playback speed control
Timeline for sec selection
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Playing video

Playing back videos
In BlackVue Viewer double click a video le to play.
BlackVue Viewer shows by default the les in the microSD card. To see les in another folder click the
Identify video les by recording type
yRecording type: N: Normal
E: Event
button and browse to the folder.
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P: Parking mode motion detection
yCamera direction: F: Front camera
yExample le name: 20170104_150838_NF.mp4
Date & time: 4th January 2017, 03:08:38 PM Recording type: Normal Camera direction: Front camera
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yUse the buttons to lter the video list by recording type. The lter button displays both E (Event) and I (Impact
event while parked) recordings.
Normal The dashcam records in normal mode by default.
When the dashcam detects an impact while in normal or parking mode, it switches to event mode and
Event
saves an event recording beginning 10 seconds before the event trigger.
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's
Parking
eld of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 10 seconds before the motion detection.
The car icon with an arrow pointing to the right indicates a front dashcam recording.
The car icon with an arrow pointing to the left indicates a rear dashcam recording.
Note
yThe dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 45 for more
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Checking the displayed time
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" on page 38 or 39.
Using BlackVue Viewer
Front/rear screen mode (2CH)
Fit to playback screen
Flip upside down
View full screen
Flip horizontally
Print image (paused)
Capture image (paused)
Switch between the front and rear view (2CH)
Playback speed control
Play/pause
Stop
Playback time
Next frame
Previous frame
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Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph
You can explore the timeline for the playback of the recorded videos by date, hour, minute and second using the timeline.
You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the line graph.
Select month
Timeline for hour/min/ sec selection
G-Sensor information
Select date
yDates with recordings are black yClick a date to lter recordings (date changes to red and circled)
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Zoom options
yUse the mouse scroll wheel zoom. Right clicking will restore the video to the default size.
yYou can resize the playback frame or the BlackVue Viewer window by dragging the borders.
yFull-screen view: Double click on the video image to enter full-screen view. Double click again or tap ESC to return to the default view.
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Checking the GPS data
You can check the GPS data of the recorded video in BlackVue Viewer while video is playing back. The driving speed and coordinates are displayed above the map frame.
Note
yGPS data is not recorded during parking mode. Map data cannot be displayed for parking mode recordings.
yThe external GPS recever is required to obtain GPS data.
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Managing videos

You can manage the recorded videos through the BlackVue Viewer program. You can also format the microSD card.
Note
yIf the microSD card is full, by default the dashcam will record over the oldest videos rst.
Capturing or printing a still image from video
Double click a le in the le list to play.
Click the
Select the
pause button to pause the video.
capture button to capture the image or the print button to print directly.
Deleting videos
For Windows users
Select the video, or videos using the checkboxes, from the recorded video list.
Click Delete.
yYou can also delete individual les by clicking
next to a video in the recorded video list and selecting Delete.
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For Mac users
Go to \BlackVue\Record\.
Select the video from the recorded video list.
Click Move to Trash.
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Exporting videos
For Windows users
Click
Click Export.
next to a video in the recorded video list.
If you want to extract a segment of a le select Save segment and edit the start and end second points. To export without audio select Sound O.
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Click the OK button.
Select the folder in which to save the le and enter the le name.
Click the Save button.
Copying videos
For Windows users
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Click
Click Copy to.
Select the folder in which to copy the le and enter the le name.
Click the Select folder button.
next to a video in the recorded video list.
yTo copy multiple les at once check the boxes next to the le names and press the Copy to button
yWhen copying les the segment adjustment and sound o tools are not available.
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For Mac users
Go to \BlackVue\Record\.
Select the video from the recorded video list.
Click Copy "le name".
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Tips for optimal performance

Formatting the microSD card

Caution
yBack up important video les such as event recording les before formatting the microSD card. If you format the microSD card, all
the video les stored in the microSD card will be deleted. Your saved settings will not be aected.

Formatting the card in the BlackVue

To format the microSD card press the Mic / Format Button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
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Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows)

Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer.
Download BlackVue Viewer (Windows) from www.blackvue.com > Support >Downloads and install it on your computer.
Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer.
Click the
Format button, select the card drive and click OK.
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Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS)

Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer.
Download BlackVue Viewer (Mac) from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer.
Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer.
Click the
Format button and select the microSD card from the list of drives in the left frame.
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After selecting your microSD card select the Erase tab in the main window.
Select “MS-DOS (FAT)” from the Volume Format drop-down menu and click Erase.
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Note
yFormatting the microSD card once a month is recommended.
yFormat the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor.
yOnly use ocial BlackVue microSD cards. Other cards may have compatibility issues. PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible
for any problems caused by using another manufacturer's microSD card.
yFor Windows users: To format the microSD card directly from “My Computer”, right-click the microSD card drive and select Format.
Select File system as FAT32 and Allocation unit size as 64KB then click Start. If FAT32 is not available or can’t be selected, please format the microSD card using BlackVue Viewer.
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Upgrading the rmware
Regularly upgrade the rmware for performance improvements and updated features. Firmware updates will be made available for download at www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads.
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac)
Keep your BlackVue dashcam updated by upgrading the rmware to the latest version. Visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) to check for any new rmware releases for your BlackVue dashcam model.
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader.
Connect the microSD card reader to a computer.
Launch BlackVue Viewer and click on the About
yFor Mac users, click
button.
and select About BlackVue from the menu.
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Check the current rmware version of your BlackVue dashcam and proceed only if your version is not the latest one.
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MacWindows
Format the microSD card. See "Formatting the microSD card" on page 29.
Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest rmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format.
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Unzip the downloaded le and copy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card.
Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and connect the power to initiate the rmware upgrade. Make sure the power remains on until the upgrade is completed. Any power interruption may prevent the rmware upgrade from completing, resulting in malfunction.
Note
yDo not insert or remove the microSD card when the dashcam is turned on. Doing so may damage the data and cause a
malfunction of the microSD card.
yYour saved settings are not aected by rmware upgrade.
yThe rmware is upgraded to the previously saved settings.
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Changing settings

Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac)

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Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (macOS) to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation.
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BlackVue Viewer settings

Select language
Select your preferred language for the BlackVue Viewer interface from the dropdown list.
Speed unit on map
Change the speed unit displayed on the map.
Select map service
Change the mapping service used.
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Firmware settings

Select your preferred language for the rmware from the FW language dropdown list. The audio announcements by the dashcam will be in the selected language.
Caution
yPlease backup necessary recordings before changing time, video resolution, image quality or video segment length settings.
If any of the aforementioned settings are changed and saved, the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings stored on the card.
Basic settings
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Time
If you do not connect the GPS receiver:
To manually set the time select Manual time setting and set your data and time.
When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue (not the present time).
If you connect the GPSreceiver:
If you run the dashcam with the GPS receiver connected, it is possible to sync with GPS time. To sync with GPS time, select your GMT time zone. The factory setting is GMT -11.
Some examples of GMT time osets are:
- GMT-7: Los Angeles
- GMT-4: New York
- GMT+0: London
- GMT+1: Paris
- GMT+3: Moscow
- GMT+8: Singapore
- GMT+9: Seoul
- GMT+10: Sydney
If you are unsure of your GMT oset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/
* Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour.
Video settings
– Resolution
Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, “FullHD@30” means the dashcam records Full HD video at 30 frames per second.
– Image quality
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You can adjust the recording image quality (bit rate). Choose between:
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yHighest (12 Mbit/s)
yHigh (10 Mbit/s)
yNormal (8 Mbit/s)
These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "Full HD@60". If you lower the resolution and frame rate setting, the actual bit rates will be lower.
Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video les. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly.
– Night vision
Turning on night vision will brighten the image when recording in low-light environments.
– Brightness
You can adjust the recording brightness level of the dashcam.
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– Normal recording
When turned o the dashcam does not record in normal mode.
– Automatic parking mode
If enabled, the dashcam switches from normal mode to parking mode when the vehicle is stationary for 5minutes.
– Voice recording
When turned o the dashcam does not record audio.
– Date & time display
Turn on/o the date and time display on videos.
– Speed unit
Select km/h, MPH, or turn o.
– Video segment length
Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths.
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Sensitivity settings
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode)
The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle through 3 axes – up and down, side to side, and front and back. When the G-sensor detects signicant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording. You can adjust the sensitivity so minor incidents and bumps don't trigger an event recording. To turn o event recordings by impact detection set the G-sensor sensitivity to o.
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Motion detection (Parking mode)
In parking mode the dashcam continuously buers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam's eld of view.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a recording. Please take into account your vehicle's surroundings when adjusting the sensitivity.
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode
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Advanced sensitivity settings allows you to ne-tune the event recording G-Sensor threshold, while watching pre-recorded G-Sensor data and video as a reference.
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Click the Advanced settings button.
Double click the video from the list that you want to use as a G-Sensor data reference.
Set the thresholds by adjusting the control bars next to each G-Sensor axis. Any G-Sensor data that crosses over the threshold on any of the 3 axes will trigger an Event recording.
Event recording will occur No event recording will occur
Click Save and close.
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System settings
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LED
– Recording status
You can turn the recording status LED on/o.
– Security (Normal mode)
You can turn the security LED on/o for normal mode.
– Security (Parking mode)
You can turn the security LED on/o for parking mode.
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Voice guidance
You can adjust the voice guidance (announcements) you want to hear.
Volume
You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance (announcements).
Scheduled Reboot
The dashcam reboots automatically once-a-day if in parking mode at the set time for improved stability. If the dashcam is recording at the set time, the scheduled reboot is skipped.
You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am.
Speed alert
Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specied speed limit, the dashcam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording le the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording.
To make use of speed alerts an external GPS receiver must be connected to the dashcam.
User text overlay
You can create a user text overlay of up to 20 characters using a combination of English letters (A – Z, a – z), numbers (0 – 9), and symbols (:;‘/+-_()$#). The text is overlaid in the top-left corner of the recorded videos.
Applying the settings
You can automatically apply the conguration by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue dashcam and turning it on. Congure the settings before using the dashcam.
To reset the settings in the current tab to their defaults press the Reset button at the bottom of the settings panel.
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Optional accessories

GPS receiver (Optional)

If you do not install an external GPS receiver, videos are recorded without GPS coordinates and driving speed information. To include speed, recording location, and the driving route data in the videos, install an external GPS receiver.
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Note
yIf you purchased the product without an external GPS receiver, please visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) for
information about purchasing a GPS receiver separately.
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Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional)

The BlackVue dashcam will turn o when the engine is turned o. To record video while the engine is turned o, a hardwiring kit (such as the Power Magic Pro) is required. The Power Magic Pro powers your dashcam when the engine is o by hardwiring it to the automotive battery. A low voltage power cut-o function and a parking mode timer protect your vehicle's battery from discharge.
Dashcam
Power Magic Pro
Fuse Panel
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Parking mode battery pack (Optional)

To record video when the engine is turned o without using the vehicle's battery, you can install a parking mode battery pack. The Power Magic Battery Pack B-112 powers a single dashcam for up to 12 hours after 1 hour of rapid charging. When the engine is o the battery pack powers the dashcam. When the engine is on the dashcam is powered directly from the vehicle's battery and the battery pack charges.
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Product specications
Model Name DR590-1CH
Color/Size/Weight Black / Width 111.8 mm x Height 34 mm / 61 g
Memory microSD Card (16 GB/32 GB/64 GB/128 GB)
Normal Recording, Event Recording (when impact is detected in normal and parking mode) and Parking recording (when motion is detected)
Recording Modes
* For parking mode recording, a Parking Mode Battery Pack (Power Magic Battery Pack) or a Parking Mode
Hardwiring Kit (Power Magic Pro) is required.
Camera STARVIS™ CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.1 megapixels)
Viewing Angle Diagonal 139°, Horizontal 116°, Vertical 61°
Full HD (1920x1080) @ 60 fps
Resolution/Frame Rate
Image Quality
Video Compression Mode MP4
GPS External (Optional)
Microphone Built-in
Speaker (Voice Guidance) Built-in
LED Indicators Security, REC, GPS
Button
Full HD (1920x1080) @ 30 fps HD (1280x720) @ 30 fps
Highest/High/Normal
Short press: Mic on/o Press and hold: Format microSD card
* STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Sensor 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor
Backup Battery Built-in super capacitor
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Input Power
Power Consumption
Operation Temperature -20°C – 70°C (-4°F – 158°F )
Storage Temperature -20°C – 80°C (-4°F – 176°F )
High Temp. Cut-O Approx. 80°C (176°F )
Certications FCC, CE, RoHS
Software
Other Features Adaptive Format Free File Management System
DC 12V – 24V (DC Plug:
Avg. 160mA (FHD@60fps, 2.04W at 12V, when there is no external GPS receiver) Avg. 180mA (FHD@60fps, 2.28W at 12V, when an external GPS receiver is connected)
* Actual power consumption may vary depending on use conditions and environment.
BlackVue Viewer
* Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher
(Ø3.5 x Ø1.35), MAX 1A/12V)
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Recording time

Your dashcam will automatically turn on and start recording when it is connected to a power source.
Memory Capacity Image Quality Resolution
FHD @ 60 FHD @ 30 HD @ 30
Highest 2 HR 45 MIN 2 HR 45 MIN 4 HR
16GB
32GB
64GB
128GB
Bit rate
High 3 HR 15 MIN 3 HR 15 MIN 5 HR 20 MIN
Normal 4 HR 4 HR 8 HR
Highest 5 HR 30 MIN 5 HR 30 MIN 8 HR
High 6 HR 30 MIN 6 HR 30 MIN 10 HR 40 MIN
Normal 8 HR 8 HR 16 HR
Highest 11 HR 11 HR 16 HR
High 13 HR 13 HR 21 HR 20 MIN
Normal 16 HR 16 HR 32 HR
Highest 22 HR 22 HR 32 HR
High 26 HR 26 HR 42 HR 40 MIN
Normal 32 HR 32 HR 64 HR
Highest 12 Mbps 12 Mbps 8 Mbps
High 10 Mbps 10 Mbps 6 Mbps
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Normal 8 Mbps 8 Mbps 4 Mbps
Note
yIf the microSD card is full, older les are deleted rst to make space for newly-recorded videos.
yTotal recording time is dierent depending on the memory capacity of the microSD card and the resolution of the video.
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Disposal and recycling information

Customer Support
For customer support and rmware updates please visit www.blackvue.com
You can also email a Customer Support expert at cs@pittasoft.com
Before Requesting Service
Please back up all important les and data before requesting service. In order to service the dashcam it may be necessary to delete all les and data from the dashcam. All servicing is provided on the basis that the user has backed up all necessary les and data before
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requesting service. Therefore Pittasoft Co., Ltd. will not be responsible for the loss of any les or data.
Copyright & Trademark
yThis instruction manual is protected by Copyright Law, and all rights to it are protected by law.
yIt is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or translate this instruction manual without permission.
BlackVue is the registered trademark of Pittasoft Co., Ltd. Pittasoft Co., Ltd. reserves all rights regarding all works
related to the BlackVue brand such as product design, trademarks, and product-promotional videos. It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or use related works without permission. Any violation may be penalized in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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