I need a video monitor that does NOT plug into the wall. No cords. Is this monitor an option? Is the "battery" just a power loss back up?
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No it needs to plug into the wall. I returned it. Could not get it to work consistently over the internet.
1261159
It is option but the battery life is not very good I keep plug in all the time.
1261160
The battery will only last an hour or 2 when not plugged in. They state that in the owners manual and I have tested it myself. I will tell you though the monitor is amazing and I love it!! It is super easy to set up, has good night vision and great sound. I am very happy with it!
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Its like any other battery power device. It will last as long as the batteries. This one is plugged in (that's how it recharge) but it will last a little while on the battery. Can't tell how long exactly though. Not sure why you need battery only but that's definitely a high-end video monitor, i don't think it will last very long without a power outlet.
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You need to buy extra video cable as monitor don't supply long cable except a foot long
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Mine is plugged in all the time. Picture quality is great and in color. Not sure where I would need to use it without plugging into a power source. May be a feature usable during power outages.
36927
Yes. All the cameras and the monitor have a cord. The monitor lasts a few hours not being plugged in.
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Does the monitor have to be connected to 12V with the clumsy cigarette lighter plug? I want to wire the monitor to a 12V source other than the cig lighter. Dows anyone have any experience with wiring the monitor directly to a 12V source such as the vanity mirror?
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It plugs in! We love this monitor so much! Even at night the picture is super clear.
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Thank you for your interest in our products. This monitor does not have a battery. The monitor comes with a DC power plug as well as an AC power adapter. To have portable capability we offer a battery adapter plate that converts a camera battery to 12V. We offer adapter plates that can convert Canon BP, Canon LP-E6 or Sony NP-F series batteries. I hope this information was helpful. Thanks!
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Monitor Is portable! Has a rechargeable battery. Another reason I bought it.... The camera can be portable with batteries but doesn't last an entire night so the camera should plug in for best performance.
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the monitor have to stay plugged in to operate, it have no rechargeable battery
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You can connect it to a TV with an HDMI in, which all new TVs have. I used to and it works ok. The problem being that if its not plugged into a power outlet the monitor dims to save battery power after a couple of mnutes. It also does this if plugged in, though the time is longer before it does it. So, you need adjust the power settings to make sure the monitor dim/turn off is set to always on.
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The answer to this question depends on how close you are to the wall. In other words how large do you want to project? I've found the projector works poorly in well lit areas when more than a couple of feet from the wall. You might want to consider something like this for your solution http://www.amazon.com/AOC-E1649FWU-USB-Powered-Portable-Monitor
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I ordered two at different times, and they both had the cord with it. Be aware, the cord has 2 USB computer-side connectors on one side and one monitor-side connector on the other. Depending on your laptop, you may need to use both USB ports on the computer side to power the monitor, as there is no power cord or adapter. I prefer this - just FYI.
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The monitor must be plugged in but the camera's themselves can be battery operated. I just never found the battery operation to last all that long so I plug it all in.
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The camera portion always has to be plugged in. The monitor portion runs on an internal rechargeable battery and does not have to always be plugged in.
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No. You have to buy a battery and charger. Read the reviews and you will see what others have done. I found the battery adapter that came with mine split into two pieces. I super-glued it back together and it is OK so far. This monitor is NOT top quality but Top Quality will cost a LOT more money.
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This unit isn't battery powered. Don't know why they don't show the cord in the picture. You need to plug it in to a wall socket. :-)
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It does have a plug in cord. If you don't use the video continually the battery lasts a long while. My biggest complaint is the attached stand on the monitor is very flimsy and we have broken it 3 times. The warrently replaced it twice.