Is there some type of feature or setting/password to lock out unauthorized personnel from erasing the recordings?
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Yes. There is a default password on the dvr that is always on out of the box. You need to update it. Then to make any changes or alterations including deleting footage, you will need to enter that password. It is also required to access the footage online or via the mobile app.
1073997
Excuse me, but I don't understand this question...you can make all your backup on it, but don't understand what you mean about "security recording"...please explain this question for me :) english is not my mothers language..
634765
I have no idea, there should be on line instructions, each movement triggers a recording, which is stored in the unit and oldest is overwritten when recording new when the memory card is full
735560
Yes, audio recording has its own on/off function. But overall, I don't recommend this device.
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A full day's driving and then some, it will automatically erase oldest recording as long as it was NOT locked or recorded because of accident (G-sensor) then it remains until you unlock and erase. All can be done on the CDR via "clicker" or on computer.
1576289
You can set the password to prevent other people from being able to view the video feed.
224238
don't know of a setting for deletion. camera can be set to loop or record over previous copy
807280
Yes, you can pause at any time. Until you intentionally create a new recording it will continue to record on the same file.
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I use Maxell. I've recorded well over a hundred discs and didn't have any problems until I switched from Time Warner to Fios. Fios has software that won't allow recording of anything protected by copyright except on DVR.
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There is a record function button on the unit so I'm sure you can. However, I've had no occasion to try it.
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If it is the same as mine, there is a grey switch on the left side (facing the screen) that operates the lock. Push it toward the top of the recorder to unlock. I hope that this helps and I am sorry for your loss.
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I have never seen that option, sounds like a parental control or demo mode function. It must be in the menu somewhere to turn that off. Maybe you can email Sony or open the pdf version of the manual and search for "lock"?
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Any Recording Machine manufactured after March(?) 2005 has copyright protection. Premium channels like HBO are broadcast with same. Mine recorded once and that was it: "copywrite protected" thereafter! Any machine made before then should be okay.
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If an accident just happening in front of you, and you would like the file to be locked, just activate g sensor like William said ( say adjust the mirror a bit so the machine detects movement ) , then that specific file would be locked and after that locked file, it will still keep on recording hope this helpsthanks Marie
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There is a cover over the recording button . When you are ready to record, expose the button by rotating the cover. Once you're done recording, you rotate the cover to again hide the recording button and protect your recording from accidental erasure.
864257
There is a variable speed control on the recorder. I haven't used it...but it's there. Can imagine it would be helpful if one was dictating into the machine.
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You have to delete previous recordings, press Menu button, go to HDD menu and delete all titles. If there are some you don't want to delete, you have to manually save each title you want to keep...then you go to HDD menu and delete all "unprotected" titles. To protect a title, press Menu button, go to Title List, choose the title you want to protect, press Ok button, go to Edit and choose protect.