Blackvue users - please come in AGAIN 2

[inlinesix]

hmm ok forgive me then because i've actually never modified *anything* on any of the cars i've owned. not even the rims. every single car has basically been stock from day one ... so i guess i should ask & listen more first lol.

There is nothing doing more research.

 

For me, i need a in-car camera that can capture video well enough at night. I install it the wk after i took over my used car. Based on the price i was quoted, it is as per Blackvue portal. In addition, the labour charge is clearly shown in the shop for most car.

 

For MkII, heat is still an issue as Micro SD car is still very hot.

[Muttonbriyani]

1) Its ok to use other classes but recommended by bro Adrianli and others is Class 10 which I am using as well;

 

2) So yours is not BV DR400G-HD Season II? Then it should not be a problem to upgrade the firmware on the PC/lappy to version to 1.040 with no issues with the necessary micro-SD card inside.

 

But if yours is Season II then just do not place this installed card into BV directly because it will not work as the sweet Korean voice will say," The version information is different". This is because the 1.040 version is for the previous model & not for Season II.

 

If yours is Season II then you will need then to format the micro-SD card with the firmware 1.040 erased.

 

You can then place this formatted card into the BV to let it install with its pre-loaded firmware for Season II to work.

 

After that just use the firmware 1.040 on your PC/lappy to read or modify the parameters.

 

Thereafter just format the card and place the empty card into BV to re-start the whole process again.

 

Capice?

 

 

Roger. Mine is BV DR 400GHD first Generation. Do I need to perform the formatting?

[Muttonbriyani]

Price of Sandisk as of Comex 2012 in Aug :

 

 

Cool Adrianli. Where can I buy them cheap off the shelves? SLS Trendscend cheaper than challenger?

[Vulcann]

Roger. Mine is BV DR 400GHD first Generation. Do I need to perform the formatting?

 

The BV manual seems to say so just format it weekly lo though some bros say theirs work fine even without the regular formatting.

[Adrianli]

Cool Adrianli. Where can I buy them cheap off the shelves? SLS Trendscend cheaper than challenger?

 

Sorry, I dont know where can get it cheap. Just walk ard SLS n compare prices.

[Adrianli]

Oh ya, for SD card also got PI and AD. PI ones, warranty is in Taiwan. AD ones, warranty in SG. Normally those at exhibition are from PI sources cos cheaper.

 

This is what I learnt when I brought my Sandisk card for warranty exchange.

[Weewee1976]

Sorry, I dont know where can get it cheap. Just walk ard SLS n compare prices.

 

Just go to either shop, Best Buy or Best Bargain, to purchase the SD card. They are the cheapest amongst other shops in SLS. Local warranty.

[Muttonbriyani]

Just go to either shop, Best Buy or Best Bargain, to purchase the SD card. They are the cheapest amongst other shops in SLS. Local warranty.

 

 

Best in Singapore, batam and JB. Tkss.

[Davidklt]

Is there a way to disable the voice confirmation : "BV for your safe driving. Starting normal recording."?

[Ixat]

Anyone running a DR380G-HD with Power Magic and able to record overnight for 12 hours?

[Kazuo]

For your general gauge. Own a DR350, no power magic. Record 4 days non-stop without starting my car.

No problem with battery.

[Vulcann]

For your general gauge. Own a DR350, no power magic. Record 4 days non-stop without starting my car.

No problem with battery.

 

DR350 power consumption is 3W (Source: http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub1.asp?idx=10 ) so running current = 3/12 = 0.25A asssuming a 12V, 45AH normal car battery

 

Time to fully discharge the car battery with a 24/7 setup = 45/0.25 = 180hrs or 7.5 days assuming all your other vampire devices like car alarms are off and car battery at full charge.

 

But to play safe better not to let it drain your car battery for so many days.

 

Mine I have two cams running at 24/7 but give myself max 3 days only before I switch it off

[Protyne]

Thanks Kazuo and Vulcann!!!...so I can safely say my 12-14 hours should be safe.

 

But roughly how old are your batteries?

Edited November 21, 2012 by Protyne

[Kazuo]

You are welcome.

I think Vulcann had give a very detailed calculation in a perfect controlled environment.

 

For my case, is personal experience during the time when I was away for reservist.

My vehicle was bought 2nd hand, hence, I not sure how old the battery is.

[Ysc3]

http://list.qoo10.sg/item/PITTASOFT-BLACKV...SON-2/406827169

 

can it get any cheaper than this ??

[Picanto]

http://list.qoo10.sg/item/PITTASOFT-BLACKV...SON-2/406827169

 

can it get any cheaper than this ??

 

no warranty

[Ysc3]

no warranty

 

no issue to me ... i got the DRG400HD from korea at $320 a few months back.

 

can't have a cake and eat it too.

[W3iw3n]

Any idea where can i find the DR400GHDII from korea? Going Korea soon for holiday.

 

Would it be cheaper?

 

Currently using DR380G HD and would like to upgrade to 400HDII.