🚘 BlackVue Dashcam Installation Guide
⚠️ Before You Begin
Choose installation locations carefully:
Front camera: Behind the rearview mirror.
Cabin camera (Recommended): Around the ADAS sensor housing above the rearview mirror.
Clean the windshield: Remove any dust, oil, or moisture before sticking the cameras.
Peel off the protective film from both front and cabin cameras to prevent overheating.
Do not install the cameras where they might block the driver’s view.
📌 Step-by-Step Installation
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.
Step2. Mount the Front Camera
Remove the double-sided tape.
Attach the front camera to the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.
Adjust the lens angle by rotating the camera body.
💡Tips: Tilt the lens slightly downward (~10°) for a 6:4 road-to-sky ratio.
Step3. Mount the Cabin Camera
Peel off the tape film and stick the cabin camera above the rearview mirror.
Rotate the camera body to adjust the viewing angle.
Step4. Connect the Front and Cabin Cameras
Use the provided cabin camera cable:
Plug one end into the ‘Cabin’ port of the front camera.
Plug the other into the port of the cabin camera.
🔌 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).
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.
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.
Hide the Cable
Use the pry tool to lift rubber seals and tuck in the cable neatly along window trim.
Cabin camera cable / B) USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable
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.
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.
Connect the USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable
Connect the cable from the adapter to the front camera’s DC-in port.
Hide the Cable
Use the pry tool to lift rubber seals and tuck in the cable neatly along window trim.
A) Cabin camera cable / B) USB-C PD 3.0 Power Cable
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 (Sold separately) or install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately).
Option C: Using the Hardwiring Power Cable
Locate your vehicle’s fuse box (check your car manual if unsure).
Remove the fuse box cover and identify:
A fuse that powers on with the engine (e.g. audio, cigarette lighter) – connect ACC+ here.
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.
Connect the GND (ground) wire to a metal bolt on the vehicle frame.
Plug the power cable into the front camera’s DC in port. The dashcam will power on and start recording.
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/
💡Tips
The first time the dashcam runs, firmware is automatically saved to the microSD card. Customize settings after that.
