Installation-Hardwire Kit

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Table of Contents

Step 1: Locate the Fuse Box
Step 2: Identify the Fuse Type and Select the Correct Holder
Step 3: Connect the Hardwire Power Cable
Step 4: Connect to Dashcam and Verify Operation
Step 5: Tidy Up the Cables and Adjust the Dashcam Angle
- Cable Management
- Adjust Dashcam Viewing Angle
📋 Final Check
📌 Additional Tips

🔗 Installation Video : Hardwire Kit(HWK-5FT) Installation Guide

Step 1: Locate the Fuse Box #

In most vehicles, the fuse box is located under the driver’s side dashboard, near the steering column, or inside the glove compartment
Refer to your vehicle’s user manual to find the exact location.

“Typical Fuse Box Locations in Passenger Vehicles”

Step 2: Identify the Fuse Type and Select the Correct Holder #

Fuse types vary by vehicle. Remove one of the existing fuses and compare it with the supplied fuse holders.
Supported types: Micro2 / Micro3 / Mini / ATO / LPM
Use the fuse holder that matches the shape and size of the original fuse.

“Match the fuse type by shape and pin spacing”

Step 3: Connect the Hardwire Power Cable #

Wire Functions

Wire	Wire Color	Description
ACC (+)	Red	Connects to a fuse slot that receives power only when the ignition is ON.
BATT (+)	Yellow	Connects to a fuse slot that receives constant power, regardless of ignition status.
GND (-)	Black	Connects to a clean, unpainted metal bolt on the vehicle chassis for grounding.

● Connecting the Fuse Tap to the Hardwire Cable #

Each ACC and BATT wire is pre-configured with a plug-and-play fuse tap connector — no crimping tool is required.
Simply select the fuse tap type that matches your vehicle’s fuse slot (Micro2, Micro3, Mini, ATO, or LPM).
Plug the corresponding wire (ACC and BATT) into the selected fuse tap.
Ensure the connection is firm and fully inserted.

📋 TIP: Do not connect both wires to a single fuse tap. ACC and BATT must be installed in separate fuse slots.

● Identifying ACC and BATT Fuse Slots #

To determine the correct fuse slots in your vehicle:

Use a multimeter or test light to check voltage at each slot:
- ACC: 0V when ignition is OFF, 12V+ when ON.
- BATT: 12V+ at all times, regardless of ignition.
Common labels for ACC fuses: ACC, IGN, Radio, Audio, Power Outlet
Common labels for BATT fuses: Dome, Clock, ECU, Memory, Hazard

📋 TIP: Refer to your vehicle’s fuse box diagram, located on the fuse panel cover or in the owner’s manual.

● Inserting Fuses into the Fuse Tap #

Each fuse tap is pre-installed with a 3A or 5A fuse to protect the dashcam circuit.
Into the empty slot of the fuse tap, insert the original fuse removed from your vehicle.
This allows the factory circuit to continue functioning normally, while also powering the dashcam.

⚠️ Make sure both fuses are fully seated and the fuse tap blades are securely inserted into the fuse slot.

●Inserting the Fuse Tap into the Vehicle’s Fuse Box #

Once you have installed both fuses (the new 3A/5A fuse and the original fuse) into the fuse tap:

Insert the fuse tap labeled ACC (red wire) into the fuse slot identified as switched power (ACC).
- This is the slot that only receives power when the ignition is turned ON.
Insert the fuse tap labeled BATT (yellow wire) into the fuse slot identified as constant power (BATT).
- This slot should supply 12V at all times, regardless of ignition status.
Press each fuse tap firmly and fully into the corresponding slot in the fuse box.
- You should feel a slight resistance and then a secure fit as the blades seat properly.

📌 TIP: Make sure the fuse tap orientation follows the correct current flow direction.
Some vehicles may require the fuse tap to be rotated 180°, depending on the fuse box layout. If in doubt, check with a multimeter or refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s documentation.

● Ground Wire Connection #

Attach the GND (black) wire’s ring terminal to a metal bolt on the vehicle chassis.
Ensure the bolt is clean, unpainted, and free of rust or insulation for proper grounding.
Tighten the connection securely.

Step 4: Connect to Dashcam and Verify Operation #

Plug the hardwire cable into the dashcam’s power port (DC-in).
Start the engine to check if the dashcam powers on normally.
Turn the ignition OFF to verify that the dashcam remains powered—this indicates Parking Mode is working correctly.

Step 5: Tidy Up the Cables and Adjust the Dashcam Angle #

Cable Management #

Route the power cable along the vehicle’s headliner, A-pillar, and under the dashboard for a clean and hidden installation.
Use the included pry tool to gently tuck the cable without damaging interior panels.
Secure the cable with cable clips or zip ties where needed to keep it away from pedals, gear levers, and airbags.
Avoid routing the cable across moving parts or areas that may interfere with airbag deployment or the driver’s line of sight.

Adjust Dashcam Viewing Angle #

Mount the dashcam near the center of the windshield or just behind the rearview mirror.
Adjust the lens so that roughly 60% of the screen shows the road and 40% shows the sky or dashboard.
Connect to the dashcam using the BlackVue App (via Wi-Fi Direct or Cloud) and use the Live View feature to check and adjust the actual camera angle.
Ensure the lens is not obstructed by tinted film, stickers, or windshield wipers.