Is this the DR590X Plus?
No. This is an original DR590X-1CH. It has a 139° diagonal lens and a 12-month warranty. The new DR590X-1CH Plus is a separate model and listing.
What condition is this unit in?
BlackboxMyCar Outlet products are tested, like new and backed by our in-house 10-point check. This unit includes a 12-month BlackboxMyCar warranty and our normal return policy.
Does it record front and rear video?
No. It records one forward view at 1080p and 60FPS. Choose a two-camera package such as the DR590X-2CH Plus if you need front and rear recording.
Can I watch my car from another location?
No remote live-view service is supplied or offered by this camera. Its Wi-Fi is for a nearby phone connection. Earlier launch material mentioned a future LTE-M accessory; do not buy this unit expecting that promised accessory or Cloud live viewing.
Does it have Bluetooth?
It does not support Bluetooth seamless pairing. Connect through the camera’s Wi-Fi network and use the manual registration method in the BlackVue app.
Is GPS included?
No. A compatible external GPS receiver is optional. It can add speed and location data to recorded clips. The camera records without GPS, and GPS logging is not remote tracking.
Is the hardwire kit included?
Yes. The listed package includes a BlackVue hardwiring cable and a vehicle power cable. Parking mode needs a suitable constant supply and the correct battery-protection settings.
Can the camera record while unplugged?
No. Its supercapacitor is backup power for safe shutdown, not a battery for continued recording. Driving and parking recording both need an external supply.
Why does the original manual say 256GB?
BlackVue later added 512GB support to the original DR590X series. Install current firmware before using the larger card, and use a suitable card designed for repeated dash-cam recording.
What happens when the card fills up?
Loop recording replaces older ordinary recordings. Transfer important clips to a phone or computer promptly. Back up the card before formatting it or making a settings change that may erase files.
Will night footage always show number plates clearly?
No. The Sony STARVIS sensor and built-in night vision can help in low light, but movement, distance, glare and exposure affect detail. Check a sample recording after mounting the camera.
Which firmware file should I use?
Choose the original DR590X-1CH firmware, not DR590X-1CH Plus or DR590X-2CH. Follow BlackVue’s update instructions, keep a backup of important clips and recheck the time zone and parking settings afterward.
What should I check before fitting the hardwire cable?
Confirm the fuse-box location, cable route, circuit choice and suitable cutoff settings. If the cable will not reach, contact us about the installation instead of assuming an extension for another camera brand will fit.
Can a separate battery pack power it?
Yes, with the correct camera output connection. The PowerCell 8 can supply the included cigarette adapter from its socket output, or use the matching hardwire output for ignition-triggered parking-mode switching.