BlackVue DR970X-2CH 8MP 64GB Car Camera
BlackVue DR970X-2CH has been discontinued - and replaced by BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus
DR970X-2CH Plus is an improved version of the DR970X-2CH with new cool features.
Read much more about that - and everything else - on the product page for the new version: DR970X-2CH Plus
We have kept the product page for the DR970X-2CH so that you always have easy access to the documentation.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model Name | DR970X-2CH |
| Channel |
2CH |
| Highlights |
4K UHD (Front) + Full HD (Rear), 2.4-5GHz Wi-Fi, Cloud, External LTE Module (Optional) |
| Product Dimensions |
Front: Black / Width 118.5mm x Height 36mm / 106g |
| Rear Camera Connection |
Coaxial cable |
| Memory Support |
microSD card up to 256GB |
| Recording Modes |
Normal recording, Event recording (when impact is detected in normal and parking mode), Manual recording and Parking recording (when motion is detected). |
| Parking Mode |
YES (with 3-wire hardwiring cable – included) |
| Parking Mode Event Voice Notifications |
YES |
| Imaging Sensor |
Front: 8-Megapixel CMOS Sensor |
| Viewing Angle |
Front: Diagonal 155°, Horizonal 130°, Vertical 70° |
| Resolution Frame Rate |
Front: 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 fps |
| Video Codec |
H.264 (AVC) |
| Image Quality and Bitrate Front/Rear |
Highest (Extreme): 25+10 Mbps |
| Format Free |
YES (Adaptive) |
| Event File Overwrite Protection |
YES (up to 50) |
| SD Card Failure Alert |
YES |
| Scheduled Reboot |
YES |
| Video File Extension |
MP4 |
| Wi-Fi |
Built-in (802.11 a.b.g.n.ac) |
| Cloud Compatible |
YES |
| GPS |
Built-in (Dual Band : GPS, GLONASS) |
| Microphone |
Built-in |
| Speaker |
Built-in |
| Impact Sensor |
3-Axis Acceleration Sensor |
| LED Indicators |
Front: Recording LED, GPS LED, B/W/L (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/LTE) LED, Front Security LED |
| Button |
Format Button: Press and hold format button for 5 seconds, and after a beep, release the button. Then, press again and hold for 5 seconds and release the button after a beep to format the microSD card. |
| Operation Temperature |
-20 °C − 70 °C (-4 °F − 158 °F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20 °C − 80 °C (-4 °F − 176 °F ) |
| High Temp Cut Off |
Approx. 75 °C (167 °F) |
| Backup Battery |
Built-in supercapacitor |
| Input Power |
DC 12V-24V (DC Plug (Ø3.5 x Ø1.1)) to Wires (Black: GND / Yellow: B+ / Red: ACC) |
| Power Consumption Hour |
Normal Mode (GPS On/2CH): Avg. 450mA /12V |
| Certifications |
Front : FCC, ISED, CE, UKCA, RCM, RoHS, Telec, WEEE, KC |
| Software |
BlackVue Application |
| Application |
BlackVue Viewer |
| Others |
Adaptive Format-Free File Management System |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (V2.1+EDR/4.2) |
| LTE | External (Optional) |
Recording time
| Model | Memory Capacity | Image Quality | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR900X-2CH / DR900X-2CH IR / DR900X-2CH Plus / DR900X-2CH IR Plus |
4K UHD @30fps + Full HD @30fps | ||
| 16GB | Extreme | 55 MIN | |
| Highest | 1 HR 25 MIN | ||
| High | 1 HR 50 MIN | ||
| Normal | 2 HR 20 MIN | ||
| 32GB | Extreme | 1 HR 50 MIN | |
| Highest | 2 HR 50 MIN | ||
| High | 3 HR 40 MIN | ||
| Normal | 4 HR 40 MIN | ||
| 64GB | Extreme | 3 HR 40 MIN | |
| Highest | 5 HR 40 MIN | ||
| High | 7 HR 20 MIN | ||
| Normal | 9 HR 20 MIN | ||
| 128GB | Extreme | 7 HR 20 MIN | |
| Highest | 11 HR 20 MIN | ||
| High | 15 HR 40 MIN | ||
| Normal | 18 HR 40 MIN | ||
| 256GB | Extreme | 14 HR 40 MIN | |
| Highest | 22 HR 40 MIN | ||
| High | 31 HR 20 MIN | ||
| Normal | 37 HR 20 MIN | ||
| Bitrate (Mbps) Front + Rear | Extreme | 25 + 10 | |
| Highest | 12 + 10 | ||
| High | 10 + 8 | ||
| Normal | 8 + 6 |
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About the windshield camera (4K)
BlackVue's windshield camera is definitely one of the best cameras for the car or truck we have tested. It is packed with cool features, such as GPS, WiFi hotspot, microphone, 3-axis accelerometer that can detect accidents and G-forces, rearview camera, Parking mode and much more, which you can see in the specifications further down the page. The recordings can either be played directly on the mobile phone over WiFi or by moving the SD card to your computer and using the software that comes with it. In the software you have the full overview, as you then see both windshield camera + rearview camera + location on google maps / road map while you can also see the results on the different meters, so you can see how hard you are braking, accelerating or turning in the vehicle. See a demonstration of these things in the video below.
The recordings are in 4K (8MP) and can be played directly from mobile/tablet/pc or automatically uploaded to a cloud. The cloud storage is owned by BlackVu and there may be a fee associated with using it, but it is only necessary if you want automatic backup. The cloud is free for a single cam per user - read more about the cloud here
Parking mode is clearly something that should also be mentioned. The camera can also protect the car when it is parked. That is, if the vehicle is hit while unattended, the camera records the incident and locks the file.
WiFi and microphone can be turned on and off separately. Wifi is turned off by pressing a button on the right end (seen from the driver's position) and microphone is turned off by moving your hand near the left end of the camera by a sensor. Both are acknowledged with voice: "Wifi/audio-recording enabled (activated) or disabled (deactivated), but it is also possible to see a WiFi symbol on the camera.
Recordings are saved in 4K in the H265 format - so the large files 4K creates can be compressed as best as possible.
LTE module can be purchased so that the camera is always online and uploads recordings to the cloud
Cool features that also deserve to be mentioned
Overwrite protection : The camera records automatically and also automatically overwrites the oldest files, so you don't have to change the card or do anything to maintain operation. BUT if an accident happens, it's really cool that those recordings aren't overwritten. AND THEY DON'T, because the camera can detect an accident itself and "write-protect" the files leading up to the accident. You can also manually lock the files.
SD card error detection : SD cards can wear out and fail, if an error occurs on the card so that the camera cannot record, a voice will say: “Please check SD card” voice alert.
About the rearview camera (FullHD)
The rearview camera is mounted in the rear window (or e.g. the cabin of a taxi) and connected to the front camera. The front camera detects the rearview camera itself. To fix this, you can have the APP open on your mobile while you rotate the camera into place. There is a small discreet diode in the rearview camera that makes it possible to check the status via the rearview mirror, so you can be sure it is turned on.
The kit contains:
- Windscreen camera
- Rearview camera
- 6 meter cable for the connection between windshield camera and rearview camera
- MicroSD card 32GB (BlackVue)
- Power cable for permanent installation (installation in the vehicle's wiring harness)
- Power cable for temporary installation (cigarette lighter)
- microSD card reader (for use in PC without card reader/USB)
- Cable clips
- Double-sided tape for the mounting bracket
- Strip tool (easily hide cables behind the strips)
- Quick start guide
About the Installation:
It doesn't take long to install the camera. There are two ways to connect it to power.
- With the included cigarette lighter plug
- Directly in the car wiring harness (If you need to know which wires you need, contact your local mechanic, they know all about it. They can often also do the installation.)
The installation includes the following phases:
- Insert SD card.
- Place the windshield camera in the desired location (Double-sided adhesive tape)
- Place the rearview camera in the desired location (Double-sided adhesive tape)
- Run the cable from the rear to the windshield camera (the cable can almost always be hidden in moldings - see our videos)
- Connect power
- Download the app and set up the camera as you wish.
Watch an installation video here:
You can also read a little more about the camera on the manufacturer's website by clicking here.
