Does this only record when the monitor is left on ??
1625260
Don't turn the screen off. You can put the screen into screen saver mode (scan) so the screen will stay dark until a camera detects motion. The screen will come on, during the recording, and then go black again. You can choose to record only the camera that triggers the recording, or record up to 4 cameras simultaneously.
1380869
I think it records which ever one is activated first. But both are on and monitoring at same time.
1827451
I thought it did, I'm pretty sure there is a setting that turns it off until it senses a noise then turns the screen on.
1817856
It depends what setting you have it on. We have ours set so the light only comes on at night, but it records all the time.
470247
When I shift into reverse (at which time power is applied to the connected backup camera via a tie-in with the backup lights), the screen comes on immediately. And yes, as soon as the video input stops, the monitor shuts off.This is the camera I use with the monitor:Esky EC170-08 High Definition Car Rear View Backup Camera
1503480
The monitor needs the SD card to record only. Be sure to have the monitor and camera close together and sync the camera to the monitor as the instructions advise.
1835616
No...it records but for only an hour...un less hooked up to a computer.....its still great
707765
Yes it will only record when switching between cameras or just one camera, but not two at the same time.
1994698
Yes, it can be set to stay on or off during recording. You will see a pulsating red light to indicate it is recording.
291695
I found that (with you facing the screen) the top left button, if you hold it down for a few seconds it will turn off the screen and keep recording. If you hold it again for a few seconds it will turn the screen back on.
2122111
Your PC becomes the DVR, but it must be left on. Nothing will be recorded when the PC is turned off.
803362
Yes, it does. If you power off and leave the disk in, it will also resume playing when you turn the machine back on. This is setup in the menu.
754647
yes. after you start the recording, you press and hold the record button. this will turn off the screen. But once you turn off the screen, you cannot stop recording until you turn the screen back on. to turn the screen back on, you hold the record button down again
1792977
The recorder does have a display of what is being recorded. It can be turned off or on. The same with the audio. You can turn the audio to record or not record. I have it my recorder set to display what is being recorded and the audio set to record. You can't go wrong with this for the price.
1196450
Audio could be off all time, I don't think screen could be off all time when recording.
470244
Well there is no ON or OFF button so the monitor goes into a sleep mode when there is no video feed. It still may consume power while in sleep mode but not much. Another way to turn it off is to isolate it from the power source. I hope this helped.
1200733
Yes, it is normal. The screen goes blank after one minute. You can change that option if you wish. You can tell it is still recording because the red light is on.