Does this camera need to be plugged into anything when it is taking video? Or are the plugs only for downloading video onto a computer?
1719053
It has to be connected with the wires to save\view the imagine.But I returned mine because it looked very blurry in the picture.
1719054
It can be plugged directly into a TV/monitor with one of those yellow RCA composite video cables. I don't know about downloading video onto a PC as PCs generally don't take those composite video cables. I did find a cheap SD card based DVR that I'm going to try and hook it up to. BTW it's definitely not 500 megapixels, shoots quite grainy video but still a good deal for the price.
1302424
It must be plugged in with the included power supply (wall-wart) -- it cannot receive power over ethernet like some cameras, and there is no internal battery option.
1471336
All I ever do is drag the videos into a folder on my computer to save for later or into the trash, I have never had an issue myself. Have you tried emptying the trash, unplugging the camera, and then plug the camera back in?
1015796
the camera isn't wireless but the video monitor is. The camera must be plugged into a power source.
1298849
Plug into computer or use one from a camera. My Nikon camera plug works with it.
1760584
Plugged in all the time. You can purchase an optional battery pack for it (which will still need to be plugged in to the camera)
83192
You can connect the camera directly to your computer and download pictures/videos with the included cord. I view any pictures from the camera on my computer and have found it quite easy.
983291
I dont have any power source by my garage can these cameras work without being plugged in?I know the monitor does need power but the camera by it self does that need to be plugged in ?
1895562
It comes with a USB cord which you use to upload videos to your computer, but it does NOT run off AC power, even though it has an AC charger that comes with it too. This is not a good point and shoot camera because the lens is on the end of the thing, really it works best for tripod mounted uses, web streaming, that sort of thing.
166884
Power and Ethernet plug in. But you can have it wireless through your Wi-Fi. The power cord is only about 5-6 ft. You will deffinatly need an extender unless you have a plug right where you need the camera. Also as an fyi, I was just informed by the makers that their own program doesn't allow for motion recording and that a third party software is required. It also seems that their own software doesn't record on a set timer nor with manual recording as I tried the last two methods with no success. So far it's excellent in showing me what is streaming at a given moment but if I'm not there and something happens, there is no way to record unless third party software is used. So that was a headache. Good pic quality though.
450589
Yes, this webcam is USB; just plug it in and go! Don't know why they chopped the cord out of the picture. I'm finding the picture quality to be excellent (seems much better than a laptop cam). I'm very happy with this purchase.
102267
I use a USB cable to connect the camera to a USB port on my computer. Since I connect to my computer regularly anyway, to download videos or change the camera settings, I just leave the camera plugged into the computer until it has recharged. I also have a USB adapter that plugs into an AC outlet for use when a computer is not handy - still using the same USB cable as with a computer. However, I do not recall whether the cable I use is the one that came with the camera. I found one that fits, plugged in it, and it works well.
1937678
plugged in it will stay on constantly.. Hook it up to the computer to have only 1 camera recording and detecting motion while viewing up to 4 cameras
2018209
The camera is powered by an AC power pack you have to plug into the wall. Any wire less camera will have to be plugged into some power source, be it batteries or AC. I recommend you look for a different wirer less camera. I bought two of these and both of them went out inside a month. The picture quality is not good at all.
600517
All you do is just plug it in and find in the system this camera and mark it to work as a camera and a microphone. It is very simple, no other stuff is necessary. It still works for me, but only as a microphone (video broke some time ago)
1760585
Yes, it does need to be plugged in at all times, however, lukas sell a batery pack that can keep your camera running for 10 hours, you can use your 12v in your car or hardwire which is pretty simple anyone can do it, I have to say that my lukas 7900 is the best gadget I have in my car, no doubt about that, it has awesome image, gps, very durable, I left in the rain and still works, no regrets... good luck.
864068
No the USB is mostly for power and detecting computer. The video feed is not sent through it.