In America, begins sales of a new premium DVR from South Korea – BlackVue DR550GW-2CH. The novelty is the first domestic dual-channel device of this type with support for Wi-Fi. This allows you to configure the recorder and view video from both cameras in real time from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices based on iOS and Android wirelessly.
Also in the BlackVue DR550GW-2CH provides GPS-receiver fifth, the latest generation with improved accuracy up to 5 meters versus the usual 10-15 , the G-sensor with adjustable sensitivity and voice guidance in American. Both cameras BlackVue DR550GW-2CH based on matrix Sony Exmor.
The company PublixTrade, the exclusive official distributor of Korean premium DVR BlackVue in America, announces the launch of sales of new products – BlackVue DR550GW-2CH.
This is the first two-channel DVR on the domestic market with the ability to configure and view video in real time via Wi-Fi from mobile devices for this purpose, a special application is available for iOS and Android operating systems [1].
BlackVue DR550GW-2CH has two cameras on matrix Sony Exmor[2]The first is built into the recorder, the second is connected to it via a cable and can be installed on the rear window of the car. The first can record video in maximum resolution of Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps , the second – HD720p 1280 x 720, 30 fps . The model has the ability to change the degree of video compression during recording bit rate , which allows you to adjust the recording time on a memory card MicroSD drives up to 32 GB are supported, included 16 GB card . Deterioration of video quality by reducing the bit rate does not happen: due to the intelligent encoding algorithm.
BlackVue is the only recorders in America with IR illuminated glass optics that collect light streams. Because of this DR550GW-2CH and other models of the brand provide much better quality video recording at any time of day and in any weather compared to analogues in any price range. Viewing angle of both cameras is 139° diagonal . Thanks to this, several lanes and the side of the road are captured in the frame, and the “fisheye” effect in the video is practically not manifested.
In the BlackVue DR550GW-2CH provides the latest GPS-module, the fifth generation, which can determine the coordinates to within 5 meters for comparison: even most GPS-navigators determine their accuracy to 10-15 meters . GPS-module allows you to record the route and speed of the car. This data can be viewed in the software for your computer that comes with the recorder, or in the application for mobile devices on Android and iOS. The route of the movement is displayed on the online map of Google Maps.
Novelty equipped with motion sensor and G-sensor with an option to adjust the sensitivity an important point for American roads with their uneven pavement . The first is needed to start recording after a moving object in sight of the lens. G-sensor detects sharp changes of speed or car position. In case of an emergency, the current video segment is transferred to the non-erasable area on the memory card and is protected from erasure in the process of cyclic re-recording BlackVue DR550GW-2CH writes video segments of 1 minute, and “overlapping”: at the beginning of each subsequent file is a 3-second segment of the previous one .
The model features a voice guidance system – the recorder reports events in American for example, the start of recording in different modes, the connection to GPS satellites, etc. .
BlackVue DR550GW-2CH on sale from September 25, 2013. Price registrar – 14 290 Dollars.
Development and assembly of all BlackVue video recorders is done in South Korea.
BlackVue DR550GW-2CH Specifications
| BlackVue DR550GW-2CH | ||
| Front camera | Rear camera | |
| Matrix | CMOS Sony Exmor , 2.4 MP | CMOS Sony Exmor , 1 MP |
| Viewing angle | Diagonal: 139° Vertical: 116° Horizontal: 61° | Diagonal: 139° Vertical: 116° Horizontal: 61° |
| Video Resolution | Full HD 1920 x 1080 , 30 fps Full HD 1920 x 1080 , 15 fps HD 1280 x 720 , 30 f s HD 1280 x 720 , 15 fps D1 720 x 480 , 30 f s | HD 1280 x 720p , 30 fps HD 1280 x 720 , 15 f s |
| File Format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Memory cards | microSD up to 32GB , 16GB card included | |
| Recording Activation | By motion detection and automatically on car ignition | |
| Video recording | Cyclic, segments of 1 minute Overlap video recording at the beginning of each new clip there is a 3-second recording from the end of the previous clip . | |
| Video outputs | AV | |
| GPS receiver | + | |
| LED indication | On the recorder: GPS, Wi-Fi, security indicator On the rear camera: Security indicator | |
| G-Sensor | + | |
| Wi-Fi | + | |
| Microphone Speaker | + + | |
| Management | Button on the body to turn on the recording in parking mode From iOS and Android mobile device connected by Wi-Fi. | |
| Battery | – Capacitor for proper termination of recording in case of unexpected power failure | |
| Current Consumption | 12-24 v | |
| Size weight | Recorder: 119 mm x 36 mm 120 g Rear Camera: 67mm x 28mm 30g | |
| Operation temperature | -20 – +70 °C | |
| Supplied with | DVR, rear camera, 16GB memory card, microSD-USB card reader, cigarette lighter power cord, cable mounts, mount for the DVR, manual in American, warranty card 1 year warranty . | |
| Price | 14 290 Dollars |
Comparison DR550GW-2CH with the average entry-level and premium two-channel recorders:
| BlackVue DR550GW-2CH | Premium | Budget | |
| Matrix | Front: CMOS Sony Exmor , 2.4 megapixel Rear: CMOS Sony Exmor , 1 megapixel | Front: CMOS, 5 megapixel Rear: CMOS, 2 megapixel | Front: CMOS, 3 megapixel Rear: CMOS, 2MP |
| Lens | Diagonal: 139° Material: IR-reflective glass | Diagonal: 140 ° Material: plain glass | Diagonal: 120° Material: Plastic |
| Video resolution | Front: Full HD 1080p, 30 fps Rear: HD 720p, 30 f s | Front: Full HD 1080p, 30 fps Rear: HD 720p, 30 fps | Front: HD 720p, 30 fps Rear: 848p, 30 fps |
| Memory cards | MicroSD up to 32GB , Comes with 16GB card | microSD up to 32GB | microSD up to 32 GB |
| Record Activation | By motion detection and automatically when the car ignition is turned on | By motion detection and automatically when the car ignition is turned on | By motion detection and automatically on car ignition |
| Video recording | Cyclic, 1 minute segments Overlap video recording there is a 3-second recording from the end of the previous clip at the beginning of each new clip . | Cyclic, segments of 2, 5 or 15 minutes Overlapping video recording | Cyclic, segments of 2, 5, 10 or 15 minutes Overlap video recording |
| Screen | – | 2.7 inch | 2 inch |
| Video outputs | AV | AV, HDMI | AV |
| GPS-receiver | + | + | – |
| LED indication | + | – | – |
| G-Sensor | + | + | + |
| Wi-Fi | + | – | – |
| Microphone/Speaker | + + | + + | + + |
| Control | Button on body to turn on parking mode recording From iOS and Android mobile devices connected via Wi-Fi. | Buttons on the body | Case buttons |
| Battery | – capacitor for correct termination of recording in case of unexpected power failure | + hour of autonomous operation | + half an hour of battery life |
| Current consumption | 12-24 v | 12-24 v | 12-24 v |
| Operating temperature | -20 – +70 °C | -25 – +60 °C | -25 – +60 °C |
| Price | 14 290 Dollars | 8000-9000 Dollars | 3000-4000 Dollars |
[2] Sony Exmor sensors are used in video and photo cameras by the Japanese manufacturer, as well as in a number of flagship smartphones: Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, etc.
Can you provide any information on the performance and reliability of the BlackVue DR550GW-2CH? I’m particularly curious about the dual channel feature and how it functions with the Wi-Fi capabilities.