can you turn it on and let it record for 7 or 8 hours without having to do anything?
1116959
We didn't get to use this piece of equipment. The start, stop, play buttons were broken. We returned the item without using it. Sorry we can't be of more help.
1116960
As far as I know you have to turn over the tape at the end of the first half. I would not recommend this recorder. I had to get another brand because it was a cheap machine and came with a tape playing problem right out of the box.
1116961
I wouldn't,t trust it. Mine only lasted a few weeks. I couldn't,t find the original receipt so it is.a total loss.
1835616
No...it records but for only an hour...un less hooked up to a computer.....its still great
795733
Actually it can, but you need to buy a memory card. I suggest the 4gb sandisk card, you can get about 70-133 minutes of recording time.
277468
Yes you can record with the camera plugged in.The manual says the maximum recordable time for a single scene is 12 hours. If the scene exceeds 12 hours there will be a few second pause and then recording will automatically resume.
905008
No. The recorder has an on-off switch on one side. Once you turn it on, it will continue to record until it runs out of space, charge or you turn it off. It records in 4 hour chunks, so if you leave it running for 8 hours, for instance, you will get two 4 hour files.
1468110
A friend of mine uses his with a USB connected and runs it like that for extra recording time.
1481755
I have not explored the option but from my installing it, it does not seem possible without an external recording device from the output on the device.
1937884
If the battery is completely empty, it may need a few minutes to get enough of a charge to start recording. It does, however, record normally when hooked up for charging.
556394
Yes, you can use it with different software enabling it to do anything. It will also record 24/7 with the original software.Be advised you will always see a light on, green during the day and many red ones during the night.Additionally, you can have it always on; but only recording for motion or alarm (external trigger) to conserve storage space.
1565795
Yes if turned off it will no longer loop. You have to make sure you have a time set or it will fill up and stop recording.
288070
When you plug it in, it turns on and starts recording automaticaly. There is a button to pause recording if you want. When you unplug it, it turns off in a little while or you can just press the on/off button to turn it off manually
1281861
In that case you can set it to 8 hrs. and be there to turn it off at 7 hrs.
272471
Not that I'm aware of. Once you turn it on and wait 5-7 seconds, it starts recording.
1994699
It would probably go into sleep mode while still recording but you might want to check with the folks at HP.
1413694
There is no Battery option, but the recording only record 30 mins with the 16G card
5766
This camera will record as long as it's connected to the power.there is no timer on it.
2180413
Hi Bob, you can enter the menu and adjust the recording time in different settings (1-2-3-4-5 minutes) does this help you?