Power on/off? Does this automatically turn on and start recording when the car/power supply is turned on, or do you need to manually switch it on?
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there is no on / off button for this device, it takes power from the cigarette plug, so for most car, when the engine is on, cigarette plug will give power and the device will be turn on automatically and vice versa. Please note though, some car gives power from the cigartte plug regardless, if that happens, there is a diconnecting point on the cable, close to the device, from there it can be disconnected. That is also, if you have more than one power cables, you could also share same device without removing all the well hidden cables. As for the audio, it's set from menu, you could have it turn on and it'll automatically on until you set it off from the menu. Hope this explains Marie of Kiwavcom
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I have two of these. The one I use in the car will connect automatically as it powers off with the ignition key. The one I use in the house is plugged into a wall outlet to usb power supply and I need to unplug/plug in the usb with each use to work. :(
2180411
Hi Bob, Please see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Tnz4XE1Qs 0:52 , there is a choice of 2 min, 3 min and 5 min. the only time it records in 1 min is when it's under parking mode. ( not taking the power from the car ) thanks Marie
1411408
Mine turns off when I turn the car off and turns on when I turn the car on. I never use the SRC button to turn it on/off.
2203422
Simple answer is YES, but you need the car power on or have the camera power on to record everything..
271000
It needs to remain plugged in to your car power source. It will keep recording and will record over the already recorded data after so many hours. Just a quick note........I made comments after the one I got and said how good it was, I got another one for my second car and it only worked for a few days then quit, it had to be returned
1393083
Yes that's for the power supply (12+) and you can connect it through the back lights of the car for automatic startup of the back-up camera.
1482474
I think you need to insert a Micro SD card for recording. If you plug the power cord to the cigarette charger, the camera will turn on and off automatically every time you start your car engine or turn it off.
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Sure, as long as you have uninterrupted power to it.... like a cigarette lighter plug that stays on when the key is off. When you first turn it on the little screen on the back is lit and stays lit for maybe 10 or 15 seconds. Then it goes black but the camera is still recording. However, there is a little light on the bottom right corner that is usually blue but can be a mixture of blue and red when it's charging. That's the only indication that it's on. I plug mine into a under the seat power plug and just pull it half way out when parking. Then I push it back in the next time I drive and the camera comes on automatically. I love this little camera and bought one for one of my boys and he too loves it. The video from this little guy is awesome. Remember, if you have it positioned looking through the windshield it won't video the cop but it will record the dialog... the video will be whatever is right in front of you. I looked a long time before deciding on this camera and the instruction manual is very clear even if written in Asia. Be sure and order the memory chip when you order the camera. You can select the length of recording up to 5 minutes long and then a new clip starts automatically and has several of the last video's closing frames. This makes it very easy to find a particular clip for a particular time. It records several days of data. It also has GPS that stamps your speed etc. on the video. Like I said, awesome. I don't believe you'll be disappointed if you get this little guy. If you want to be totally stealthy you could put a tiny piece of black tape over the little blue light, or paint it but it's only like maybe 1/8" in diameter and not very bright. The audio picks up every sound in the car. You can listen to your tunes all over again when viewing the clips! Good luck!
2280300
It turns on automatically when I start the car, set to turn off 1 minute after I turn the car off. Also when you are bumped (G or gravity setting)the camera locks the loop so it can't be erased until unlocked.
1495381
You can power up by pressing and holding the record key. It only takes 3 seconds to start recording from the power off state! I found this by accident.
841260
If you want to keep recording at night with engine off, you should hotwire to battery directly, have a large enough memory and make sure you tether the cam with your computer and make sure it's on continuous since the default is little event when your vehicle stop suddenly or when you go over a bump. Hope that helps
2150865
Hi,I connected the power to the device, stuck it to the window with the supplied adhesive, inserted the SD card and that was it. When you turn the car on, the cigarette power comes on and the dashcamera turns on. Litte voice "welcome to lukas blackbox, drive safely. Recording started". I never touch the thing unless I need the SD card out to review or save the video.Erik
2272257
Just put a memory card in it and plug it in the car. Once you start the car, it starts recording. I know the manual is bad, just try the keys while electricity is on, it is not so hard, you can configure some options, change date and time, choose is you want video blocks of 1, 2 or 3 minutes when it records.
128248
The device start cycled recording as soon as receive power. Providing your car lighter socket getting power after car engine starts up, the device will start recording then. If your car lighter socket is permanently powered, then the device will start recording as soon as the car charger is inserted into the socket.
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I actually do not know. Mine records all the time when power applied. I have it set to record for 3 minutes and then start over for another 3 minute clip. Check your settings and the micro chip you installed. Is it still powered up when it stops recording? You could also have a malfunctioning unit.
331993
Yes it is auto - record mode as soon as the car is turned on. Do need to press anything.