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title: Installation Guide
description: "#### BlackVue Dashcam Installation Guide   ###### Before You Begin - Choose installation locations carefully: - Front camera: Behind the rear view mirror. - Rear camera: At the top center of the rear windshield. - Clean the windshield: Remove any…"
url: "https://manual.blackvue.com/docs/dr970x-plus-series-ii/dashcam-installation/installation-guide/"
updated: "2025-07-15"
category: 4. Installation
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# Installation Guide

#### BlackVue Dashcam Installation Guide

 

###### Before You Begin

- Choose installation locations carefully:
  - Front camera: Behind the rear view mirror.
  - Rear camera: At the top center of the rear windshield.
- Clean the windshield: Remove any dust, oil, or moisture before sticking the cameras.
- Peel off the protective film from both front and rear cameras to prevent overheating.
- Do not install the cameras where they might block the driver’s view.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5-1-300x249.png)![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12-300x150.png)

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NOTE-2.svg) Note
 •  For DR970X-1CH Series (II) user, the BlackVue rear camera is optional.

###### Step1. Insert the microSD Card

- Turn off the vehicle engine.
- Open the microSD card slot cover on the front camera.
- Gently insert the card until it clicks into place and close the cover

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-300x125.png)

###### Step2. Mount the Front Camera

- Remove the double-sided tape.
- Attach the front camera to the windshield, behind the rear view mirror.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6-300x98.png)

- Adjust the lens angle by rotating the camera body.
   💡Tips*:* *Tilt the lens slightly downward (~10°) for a 6:4 road-to-sky ratio.*

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/9.png)

###### Step3. Mount the Rear Camera (if applicable)

- Peel off the tape film and stick the rear camera to the rear windshield.
- Rotate the camera body to adjust the viewing angle.

![front-camera-rear-side-installing-image](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Capture-1.png)

###### Step4. Connect the Front and Rear Cameras

- Use the provided rear camera cable:
  - Plug one end into the ‘Rear’ port of the front camera.
  - Plug the other into the ‘V out’ port of the rear camera.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/8-300x128.png)

###### Step5. Hide the Rear Camera Cable

- Use the pry tool to gently lift window moldings or rubber seals.
- Tuck the cable neatly along the edges for a clean look.

                        ![rear-camera-connection-diagram-drawing](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rear-camera-connection-diagram-drawing-300x160.png)

A - Rear camera connection cable

#### Powering Your Dashcam

You can power your BlackVue dashcam in three main ways. Choose the option that matches your vehicle’s compatibility.

###### Option A. Using the USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable

Use this method if your vehicle has a Type-C port that supports PD 3.0 (Power Delivery 3.0).

 

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1) Locate the Type-C Port in Your Vehicle

- Usually located near the passenger seat (varies by vehicle).
- Look for a lightning bolt symbol to confirm PD 3.0 support.

2) Connect the Cable to the Dashcam

- Plug the USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable into the vehicle’s Type-C port, and the other end into the front camera’s DC-in port
   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeVED7pbhawAnWM9mFANRLfb0G5QPCG2I-ebA78YGkGJurD6kiw2yntVuesCvHZtHTeBOkLVTI2plTXZiOiQQ5JcggA00U_8_GrOwadb3wcuOo-hOcIYt-3gkHDQ37WKjITFzrY?key=P_NV3ElAzn3VXoOPr8A80jtZ)

 ![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/화면-캡처-2024-07-29-110615-273x300.jpg)

3) Hide the Cable

- Use the pry tool to lift rubber seals and tuck in the cable neatly along window trim.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeVFcqfOUIHzQwx6HaXZ_E5xH6VRJTIVez6tOLrb6UFJ1W0oK_cuXY-ZHx_TosDBIiNd8ny1i3MAHBJBxqqPiip28CQLojOmIjyrNe2kFl47KcxLJS7sY0nlq0tF60weLF-mYHcRQ?key=P_NV3ElAzn3VXoOPr8A80jtZ)

A) Rear camera cable / B)  USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable

4) Start the Engine

- The dashcam will automatically power on and start recording.

**⚠️Caution**

Parking Mode is not supported with USB-C power.
 For full features, use a hardwiring kit or battery pack.

###### Option B. Using the Dual USB-C Car Charger (Type-C Adapter)

Use this method if:

- Your vehicle doesn’t have a Type-C port, or
- The Type-C port doesn’t support PD 3.0.

1) Plug the Dual USB-C Car Charger into the 12V Outlet

- Insert the Dual USB-C car charger into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
- Connect the USB-C power cable to the USB-C port labeled “Dashcam” on the adapter.

 ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc6QOOCoAJ2FjLjPIlBgpF6JNJVxmjEZNKimkMReyoUGnJzlVEi1bDnR_PE7gnQbxa4cbwAYnHkOOwoWpKGnMJR517-jrygJ4Ky4CvOBHsVpJ5COdK4m-_wMCncyVDwdoRI6g9Fqw?key=P_NV3ElAzn3VXoOPr8A80jtZ)
 ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd1VjYwu0ci1DlC7hSopbqs57mK_eiAckzWkWXQfAA423hoJZz-tboYxGxngccNKA1p3Xi7dqOLfCK94CUA2-0WvCxRUVgIdPiFp272gkeVK19fnCg2doREFH1EnAfy5y5sQhyjqg?key=P_NV3ElAzn3VXoOPr8A80jtZ)

2) Connect the USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/화면-캡처-2024-07-29-110615-273x300.jpg)

- Connect the cable from the adapter to the front camera’s DC-in port.

3) Hide the Cable

- Use the pry tool to lift rubber seals and tuck in the cable neatly along window trim.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeVFcqfOUIHzQwx6HaXZ_E5xH6VRJTIVez6tOLrb6UFJ1W0oK_cuXY-ZHx_TosDBIiNd8ny1i3MAHBJBxqqPiip28CQLojOmIjyrNe2kFl47KcxLJS7sY0nlq0tF60weLF-mYHcRQ?key=P_NV3ElAzn3VXoOPr8A80jtZ)

A - Rear camera cable / B - USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable

4) Start the Engine

- The camera will power on and begin recording automatically.

**⚠️Caution**

This method also does not support Parking Mode.
 To record in parking mode while the engine is off, please connect the Hardwiring Power Cable or install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately).

###### Option C: Using the Hardwiring Power Cable

1) Locate your vehicle’s fuse box (check your car manual if unsure).

2) Remove the fuse box cover and identify:

3) A fuse that powers on with the engine (e.g. audio, cigarette lighter) – connect ACC+ here.

4) A fuse that’s always powered (e.g. hazard lights, dome light) – connect BATT+ here.

💡Tips: For parking mode and battery protection, connect BATT+ to the hazard light fuse.

5) Connect the GND (ground) wire to a metal bolt on the vehicle frame.

6) Plug the power cable into the front camera’s DC in port. The dashcam will power on and start recording.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Capture-24.png)![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Capture-26.png)

###### Option D: Using the Battery (B-130A)

This installation method involves using a dedicated external battery, the Power Magic Ultra Battery (B-130A), to power the dashcam. It is an effective option that provides stable power to the dashcam without burdening the vehicle’s main battery.

✅ Recommended For

- Users who need extended dashcam recording while parked
- Users who want to prevent battery discharge of the vehicle
- Users looking for a more reliable power source

###### 🔧 Installation Overview

The B-130A can be charged via the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket or fuse box, and once fully charged, it supplies power independently to the dashcam.

📘 For detailed installation steps and precautions, please visit the following link:
 [https://manual.blackvue.com/docs/power-magic-ultra-battery-b-130a/installation/installation-b-130a/](https://manual.blackvue.com/docs/power-magic-ultra-battery-b-130a/installation/installation-b-130a/)

## DR970X-2CH Plus IR

###### Model-Specific Preparation

- Choose installation locations carefully:
  - Front camera: Behind the rear view mirror.
  - Interior/Rear camera : At top of the front or back windshield.
- Clean the windshield: Remove any dust, oil, or moisture before sticking the cameras.
- Peel off the protective film from both front and rear cameras to prevent overheating.
- Do not install the cameras where they might block the driver’s view.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5-1-300x249.png)![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/19-300x229.png)![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12-300x150.png)

###### Step 1. Mount the IR Camera

- Peel off the tape film and stick the rear camera to the rear windshield.
- Rotate the camera body to adjust the viewing angle.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/스크린샷-2022-03-08-오후-1.20.04-300x150.png)

###### Step 2. Connect the Rear Camera IR Camera

- Connect the rear camera cable to the 'Rear' port on the front camera.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the 'V out' port on the IR camera.

###### Step 3. Route the Power Cable and IR Camera connection Cable

- Use the pry tool to lift the edge of the windshield trim or molding.
- Tuck the power cable into the gap to conceal it.

![](https://manual.blackvue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/스크린샷-2022-03-08-오후-1.28.44-300x219.png)

**A)** Interior/rear camera connection cable
 **B)** Power cord