The BlackVue DR900X Plus is the 3rd generation of the BlackVue DR900 4K series, and while it comes in the same signature stealthy cylindrical form, it offers BlackVue’s best video quality, plus advanced safety, security and Cloud features. To maximize what the DR900X Plus has to offer, we will show you our recommended optimal settings for this top-of-the-line dash camera.
To configure your settings, pair your smartphone with the BlackVue dash cam via Wi-Fi direct.
Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam.
Open the BlackVue app. Select WI-FI > to access the Firmware settings menu.
After making any changes, go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap and tap Save.
Note: You can also change the settings through your computer using MacOS or Windows
Time: Your Preference
Select your time zone to auto-sync with GPS time or you can set the time and date manually after enabling Manual time setting.
Resolution: 4K@30 + FHD@30
Resolution and frame rate is fixed at "4K@30 + FHD@30". This means the front camera records 4K at 30 frames per second, and the rear camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second.
Image quality: High
You can adjust the recording image quality (bit rate) settings.
• Highest (Extreme) (Front: 25 Mbit/s, Rear: 10 Mbit/s)
• Highest (12 Mbit/s) (Front: 12 Mbit/s, Rear: 10 Mbit/s)
• High (10 Mbit/s) (Front: 10 Mbit/s, Rear: 8 Mbit/s)
• Normal (8 Mbit/s) (Front: 8 Mbit/s, Rear: 6 Mbit/s)
Normal recording: ON - When turned off, the dash cam does not record in normal mode.
Parking mode recording: ON - There are two parking mode options. Choose "Motion & Impact detection" to save a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam's field of view. If the G-sensor detects an impact or bump the dash cam saves a separate event recording file.
Rear camera recording in parking mode: ON - When turned on, the front and rear camera record simultaneously. When turned off, the rear camera stops recording 5 minutes after entering parking mode.
GPS Location Recording: ON - When turned on, GPS location recorded or sent to the Cloud server. It will also activate GPS Tracking, Geo-Fencing with Push notifications and Live event upload, Map screen and Drive report.
Voice recording: ON
Date & time display: ON
Speed unit: Your Preference - Select between km/h or mp/h.
Video segment length: 1 minute - Video segment length is fixed at 1 minute.
Lock event files: Your Preference - Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings.
Front and rear camera rotation: Your Preference - If you installed the camera in a flipped position, use this setting to rotate the front or rear camera image at 180°.
G-Sensor (Normal mode): 3 - Up and Down, Side to Side, Front and Back from 1 to 5.
G-Sensor (Parking mode): 8 - Up and Down, Side to Side, Front and Back from 1 to 10.
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 significant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording.
Motion detection (Parking mode): 2 - In Motion Detection Parking Mode, the dash cam continuously buffers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the field of view.
LED
Recording status: ON
Front security (Normal mode): ON
Front security (Parking mode): ON
Rear security: ON
LTE (Parking mode): ON
Wi-Fi (Parking mode): ON
Bluetooth (Parking mode): ON
Proximity Sensor: ON
Volume: Your Preference - You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance (announcements).
Scheduled Reboot: ON - The dash cam reboots automatically once-a-day if in parking mode at the set time for improved stability. If the dash cam 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: OFF - Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specified speed limit, the dash cam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording file the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording
Battery Protection (Optional - Hardwiring Power Cable installation only): ON - When the battery protection is on, power is supplied to your BlackVue while the vehicle is off (ACC+ off) and also prevents the vehicle from battery discharge while it is parked. When enabled, BlackVue will automatically power down according to the set cut-off timer and voltage.
Note: Recommended settings for low voltage cut-off is 12V or higher during winter. - If battery protection is off, BlackVue will not operate when the vehicle is turned off (ACC+ off).
User text overlay: Your Preference - 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.
Login credentials - You can change the dash cam's SSID and Wi-Fi login password.
Wi-Fi auto turn off: ON - Wi-Fi will automatically switch on when you turn on the dash cam and remain on. You can adjust the settings for Wi-Fi to automatically turn off where Wi-Fi turns off if it is inactive for 10 minutes.
Enable Cloud Lite service: Your Preference - If you don't use the Cloud Lite service, you can turn it off.
Push notification settings: Your Preference
FW Language: Your Preference
Featuring the most advanced image resolution, technology, and connectivity features, the DR900X Plus 4K Dash Cam is simply BlackVue's best to date. Get your hands on this pro dash cam now by clicking on the button below.
