BLACKVUE DR970X-2CH LTE PLUS (01) PDF Document

To ensure user safety and avoid property damage, please follow these instructions:

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair, contact the service center.

Do 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.

Do not operate the product with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.

If any foreign matter gets inside the product, detach the power cord immediately. Contact the service center for repair.

Do not cover the product with any material. Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or fire. Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location.

If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range, performance can decline or malfunctions may occur.

When 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.

If the product is damaged or the power supply is cut due to an accident, video may not be recorded.

Do not remove the microSD card while the microSD card is saving or reading data. The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur.

The box should contain the following items:

Front camera

Rear camera

Rear camera connection cable

Cigarette lighter power cable

Hardwiring power cable

Quick start guide

Double-sided tape for the Mounting Brackets

Cable clips (8 EA)

SIM eject tool

microSD card reader

microSD card

SIM card (optional)

Pry tool

GPS LED:

Lights blue when GPS is on.

Blinks blue slowly when GPS is turning off.

B/W/L (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE) LED:

Lights yellow when LTE is connected.

Lights white when Wi-Fi is connected.

Blinks yellow quickly when Bluetooth is in pairing mode.

Blinks yellow slowly when Bluetooth is paired.

Recording LED:

Lights orange in normal mode.

Lights red when an event is being recorded (impact detected), or manual recording has started.

Lights green in parking mode when motion is detected.

Front Security LED:

Lights on during normal mode, when an event is being recorded, manual recording has started, or motion is detected in parking mode.

Blinks slowly during parking mode motion detection standby.

There is a touch sensor located on the side of the front camera (opposite the lock button side). Press the sensor to trigger a manual recording. Note that the touch sensor can be turned on/off in the firmware settings.

Front Camera Installation: Install the front camera behind the rear view mirror. Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation. Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the front camera to the windshield. Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the front camera.

Rear Camera Installation: Install the rear camera at the top of the back windshield. Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the rear camera. Adjust the angle of the lens. Plug the right angle connector of the rear camera connection cable to the front camera (‘Rear’ port). Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the rubber window sealing and tuck in the rear camera connection cable.

Power Up (Cigarette Lighter): Plug the cigarette lighter power cable into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. Turn on the engine. The dashcam will power up and start recording.

Note: Make sure to peel the protective film off the front and rear camera lenses to avoid damage from overheating.

1. Remove the bracket from the front camera.

2. Unmount the SIM slot by using the SIM eject tool.

3. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

4. Mount the SIM slot back into the camera.

1. Locate the fuse box to connect the hardwiring power cable.

2. Find a fuse that powers on when the engine is turned on (e.g., cigarette lighter socket, audio) and another fuse that remains powered on after the engine is turned off (e.g., hazard light, interior light).

3. Connect the ACC+ cable to a fuse that powers on after engine start.

4. Connect the BATT+ cable to a fuse that remains powered on after the engine is turned off.

5. Connect the GND cable to a metal ground bolt.

6. Connect the power cable to the DC in terminal of the front camera.

To use the battery saver feature, connect the BATT+ cable to the hazard light fuse. The hardwiring cable uses the automotive battery to power your dashcam when the engine is off and features a low voltage power cut-off function and a parking mode timer.

1. Select Camera in the Global Navigation Bar of the app.

2. Find and Press + Camera.

3. Select Seamless Pairing. Make sure the smartphone’s Bluetooth is turned on.

4. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the detected camera list.

5. Put your hand on the camera’s touch sensor to complete seamless pairing.

For BlackVue SIM Card:

1. Insert the SIM card into the camera.

2. After adding the camera to the app, choose the cloud connection method and select SIM card.

3. Confirm the SIM ICCID number and press Next.

4. Check your free trial information and press Next.

5. Input billing information and press Try 1 month free.

6. Once the subscription is done, check your data plan and billing date and press OK.

For 3rd Party SIM Card:

1. Select SIM card in the cloud connection method.

2. Configure the APN settings to activate the SIM card and press Done.

To use the BlackVue Cloud Service, the SIM card must be properly activated for Internet access via LTE network.

1. Make sure your BlackVue dashcam and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot are on.

2. In the cloud connection settings, select Wi-Fi hotspot.

3. Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list.

4. Enter the password and tap Save.

If LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot are both available, the Wi-Fi hotspot will be in priority. If LTE connection is preferred at all times, remove the Wi-Fi hotspot information.

1. Open the App and tap the Wi-Fi mode button on the Onboarding page.

2. In the Cameras list page, tap the + button.

3. Select the connection method Seamless pairing.

4. Select your camera from the list.

5. Verify your camera by tapping on the touch sensor.

6. Once connected, tap on your Camera in the list and verify the connection in the pop-up.

7. Tap Join to access the Video List page.

Playing Videos: Select Camera on the Global Navigation Bar, tap your dashcam model, and press Playback. Tap the video you want to play.

Changing Settings: Press the settings (gear) icon. You can access settings for Firmware, Time, Video, Recording mode, Sensitivity (G-sensor/Motion), System (LED, Speed alert), Wi-Fi, Cloud, and more.

Downloaded Videos: Tap the “Downloaded videos” button to view files saved to your app’s local storage.

1. Remove the microSD card from the dashcam by opening the side cover.

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

3. Download the BlackVue Viewer program and install it on your computer.

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

5. To change settings, click on the settings button to open the BlackVue settings panel.

Using BlackVue App: Go to BlackVue App > Select Camera > Settings > Format microSD card.

Using BlackVue Viewer (Windows): Launch the Viewer, click the Format button, select the card drive and click OK.

Using BlackVue Viewer (macOS): Launch the Viewer, click the Format button, select the microSD card from the list of drives, select the Erase tab, select “MS-DOS (FAT)” format, and click Erase.

For stable operation, it is recommended to format the microSD card once a month.