Is there a setting in which the camera automatically starts recording when you start your car, assuming of course the power adapter does the same.
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You don't need to set up anything. When you start the engine, it starts recording.
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You will know it's recording because you hear a 'ping' a couple seconds after the car is turned on. Same thing when you turn the car off - another ping.
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When the camera is plugged into the Power Adapter, it will automatically start recording when it receives power and stops recording about 5 secs after it stops receiving power. Assuming your power outlet in your car only works when the key is in the ignition.
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If the camera is mounted within the parked vehicle, it will record the impact ONLY if the power source that it is plugged into is "hot" ( 12 VDC available even when the ignition switch is off...Most power outlets are NOT equipped to provide this feature, but can be easily modified by a competent technician )
893132
this dvr will auto-on when you start the car and auto-off when your car was stalled.
2150866
Yes. It turns on and off automatically whenever the car is turned on and off (and continues recording).
2280303
When connected to the cigarette lighter port in your car, the camera will sense the power coming on when you turn the key to the accessory or on position (the positions are written where you insert your key on the steering column). this power will then trigger the camera to turn on. When you turn off the car and remove the key the camera will wait until your predetermined time in the settings menu before turning off. The default is 1 min. If you want the camera to remain on but the car to stay off, leave the key in the accessory position. (one click turn before you turn the car on)
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Also when you turn your engine off the camera will turn off after a few moments but the key is when ignition is turned off the 12 volt plug should also turn off in most cars if yours doesn't you'll have to power off the camera or unplug the power cord. The safest is to power off the camera.
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Make sure your power cord is connected to the 12 volt plug in your vehicle and secured to camera also. Go to settings on camera and set auto. And make sure the SD Card is inserted correctly.
858628
Yes, it start automatic when the car start and shutdown 10 seconds after you put off the key of the car.You can configure this feature in the menú of the camera.
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No. When the camera is powered by a switched outlet in your car, it will turn on and automatically begin recording when you start the car. The camera also has a recharagable battery. You can also set the camera to keep recording for a short amount of time after you turn off the car. Once the time limit has expired, it will stop recording and shut off automatically. Once you have set up this camera, it will record each time you start your car and will turn off automatically after you turn off the car. It is very hassle free.
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Depends on your car power outlet....the power outlet on ford vehicles stays on even when the car is off so you can keep recording all day of you want to.
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TheProgrammerGuy nailed it. The power to the outlet on my car is always on so I have no need for the Power Magic Pro. I would caution you that, if you do use parking mode, change the settings. The default settings are way too sensitive and just about anything triggers a recording. The BV actually ran my battery down due to a combination of short commutes and the majority of the time in parking mode. After that experience I've set the parking mode sensitivity to minimum and, as an additional precaution, unplug it when at work or in the garage. No problem since.
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If you leave the unit plugged in it senses the car is being started and turns on the camera and begins to record automatically.
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Does the camera turn on and start recording automatically when you start the car (w/ cigarette plug that switches on/off)? Also, the manufacturer seems to recommend only using their own memory cards. Has anyone run into issues while using other brands?
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It's hard to tell. Mine is plugged into a key switched lighter port, but when I pull up the video files, the camera turns on every time a loud vehicle goes by, which means it's monitoring for impact and records for a few minutes after.
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The power comes through the same cable which you run to your dash for video. Making it easy to connect the power inside your vehicle. I've had this camera for three years. Replaced once under warranty but working fine now.
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In my previous answer, I said to connect it to the ignition circuit. This way, you'll never have to turn the camera on or off. It will come on automatically when the key is on, and turn off when you turn off the engine.
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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