- Full HD Video: High Definition & High Frame Rate, Extended recording time with a high compression rate
- 2 megapixel CMOS sensor, Diagonal 120, horizontal 98, Built-in microphone, High-Capacity Meory Card Support (up to 32GB)
- Various Recording Modes, Motion Dection in Parking Mode Recording, 360 rotation cylinder in sleek design, Full HD label
- Universal File Format: MP4, Video Playback on various devices, BlackVue App and Software(for PC), MyWay Viewer
- Built-in GPS and G-sensor, Internal Emergency battery, Voice Guide, 3-color LEDs, Video out
Then video. Quality is perfect and could be played by any player that can play MP4.
Also, when you insert SD card to the camera and start it it will place all software in it.
It places it's own video player.
This player seems a bit complicated at first glance but is really good, due to device records not only video but also supplementary info. it can show you your position and speed based on GPS data, time (you have to specify your time zone), sort files by 3 types (normal, event, park). Also if you choose a date it will show what hour you were driving, minutes, seconds, you can click on the desired time and it will view the file that corresponds this date.
Also package contains 4 cable holders that allow you to properly mount power cable.
Just 2 small disadvantages: not very loud sound recording and quite sensitive G sensor.
Overall 5 of 5I got home the other day and found this order from Amazon. I opened it up, then considered sending it back. It was not the unit which I thought I had ordered. Plus in reading the instructions, it says that the software is on the memory card. The accompanying memory card was blank. (BTW. It uses micro cards.)
Then I got onto the Internet to check it out. It was rated as having the best quality image that you could get from an auto accident camera. I had to try it out, at least, before sending it back. I figured that I would compare it to another Accident Camera that I have for in different vehicle.
I installed it in my car today. It uses a base with a double-sided sticker to attach to the windshield. Once you touch it to the glass, it's there permanently. I did not get mine level. I should have taken more time, as it says in the instructions.
Insert the unit in it's base, then insert the memory card, then attach the power. It's main modes are normal mode for driving. Event mode which is automatic when you hit a bump. And parking mode where it only saves files if there is something moving in the image. It also shuts off automatically when power gets low so that the camera does not to run your battery down while your car is parked. It has indicators to tell you which mode it is in, plus a voice will tell which mode it is in. It switches modes automatically.
The 1st thing it did was format the memory card and save it's software to the card. They claim that the software is compatible with PCs, some smart phones, and some GPS units which accept memory cards. All that I know is that it works on my laptop with Win 7.
One of the odd things is that all of the adjustments to the camera is done to the software on the memory card after the camera formats it. It starts up with the time zone set for Europe. It also starts up set for KPH instead of MPH. Everything is in English. You will have to adjust the time zone and set it to MPH. The software uses the entire height of a PC screen. I could not adjust software information page on my computer screen.
I took the camera for a spin. The video was excellent, compared to my other accident camera.
I'm keeping the camera.
I uploaded a video from this camera, but Amazon hasn't it live, yet. It's HD video and may be too large.
I posted the same video on Youtube, but Amazon has blocked it out. Just search Youtube for "BlackVue DR400G-HD II".
There are 2 versions of this camera. One is Korean and normally is only sold in Korea, according to the information available. The other is for the rest of the world, which is the one that I received from Amazon.I've had the Blackvue installed in my Tundra for about 3 weeks now and I'm impressed for the most part. One major drawback is if your model vehicle's cigar lighter shuts off after so long with iginition turned off (to prevent car battery drainage). Then the camera turns off and you won't have video footage if someone hits your parked car. Apperently there's some "Power T" battery pack available out there to fix this problem. Doesn't seem to be availble for purchase at the moment. Still looking.
Camera clarity is good for the price. I could take snapshots from the micro-SD card onto my laptop of License plates and street signs that are readable. The incident mode trigger is a little sensitive at times even after adjustment but not a big deal, can easily ignore or turn way down or off, but better to error on the side of safety anyways. The motion sensor is super sensitive during daylight when turned up: raindrops, leaves blowing by, blinking lights set it off easily. It's not the greatest at nighttime though without a minimal amount of light, so park in a well-lit area or install a motion security light near your driveway. It will come on with cars passing by with their lights light, but someone creeping in the dark-I wouldn't count on it: hence the Viper system also installed.
The camera is easily concealed behind the mirror so people don't get too curious. GPS works great. Sound is good. Overall, I'd give this camera a 5 if they included some back-up battery pack system so I can keep it in actual parking mode for multiple days without draining my battery. It only uses 4V in full 1080 HD mode so, it probably would take a long time anyways.If you try to update the firmware from the manufacturer, the unit tells you that it is a different model. This is the same problem noted on the reviews of the 400-1, read those before you buy. The unit gets very hot. Combine that with direct sun from the windshield and you can imagine how hot! This will be a good unit if they can work out the problems, not worth the money as it is. I am really sorry I bought it.
Purple Light of Death
Burned out Camera
Deteriorating Picture Quality
"Please check SD card" error
Many people suspect the first 3 problems listed are a direct result of the camera overheating.
Overheating
Unfortunately it does not appear that the overheating problem has truly been resolved. Even though the default bit rate is much lower, many users complain the camera gets very hot and there are reports of overheating cameras.
Here is a video of a brand new BlackVue DR400G-HD II Season 2 with excellent video quality.
http://dashcamtalk.com/blackvue-dr400g-hd-ii/
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