Does it have an auto-record mode that records as soon as the car is turned on (if plugged into the 12V outlet),or do you have to press anything first?
331993
Yes it is auto - record mode as soon as the car is turned on. Do need to press anything.
331994
Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the device turns on. See Set Automatic Recording or more information.
331995
It will turn on when you plug it in or have it in a outlet that is off until you start your car.
331996
Hi Michael. It starts recording when it receives power, so you don't have to turn it on. P.S. A 64g card actually won't work, get a 32g microcard.
331997
Mine comes on when motion is dected or when the engine is started. I switch mine from my motorhome to my motorcycle. It works great for each application.
331998
It does have auto record mode when it is plugged into the car. When the car starts the camera will turn on and start recording (it is an option in the menu).
1633320
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.
128247
It starts recording when power is supplied. Works great if your lighter socket is not powered when the key is off, otherwise you may want to hard wire it to an switched accessory tap on your fuse box.
2040958
Yes & No!It all depends where it's plugged in. I plug mine into my Aux 12v socket, when I turn the car on or off the camera does as well. If you want to record all the time, or maybe utilize the motion detection option then you need to plug it into he vehicles primary 12v socket which is powered all the time.
940046
It would automatically turn on and start recording once the 12v outlet is energized.
935574
No. In fact all the record functions are disabled as soon as you plug it into a computer (or USB extended life charger), so you can't record at all when it's plugged in. BUT - the good news is that it WILL record a VERY long time without having to change the battery. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device. It's energy consumption to operate is incredibly low. I'm pretty sure you would fill up the memory chip before you ran the battery down, but I haven't challenged it that far yet, so I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
816756
I took it to a car alarm installer. They hard-wired it to a power source that is only on, when the ignition is on. When I start the car, the camera is powered on. The negative of that is there is NO "parking mode" available when the engine is off.
16027
1st souloution when you hit record once, it goes into a pre record mode, the rec light should blink, this is so you can check the levels etc, once you hit record a second time it will start recording 2nd soloution: there is an auto record setting, at first you might think than means like a camera on auto to just set levels etc automatically but its not. The auto record means that it will record when it "hears" something, and the sensitivity is adjustable. so once you hit record it may be stopping because the sounds is to low against the sensiotivity asettings. Disable the auto recording and you should be fine. This recorder is one of the nest on the market for a lot of reasons, i have 3 tascams models and 2 zooms, it take an hour or 2 to read the manuel but when your on location it pays to know your stuff
646420
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?
288068
If you leave the unit plugged in it senses the car is being started and turns on the camera and begins to record automatically.
2222016
No, it does not. When the power does out, it turns off. When it comes back on, it goes to the setup you programed. If the power is out for a long time (not sure how long) it will reset the time and not record unless you have it programed to record always.
581332
Hello, dear customer, This camera can record all movements photographed in the lens. And if you car supply 12V car charger , that is OK. it is just a camera, no limit about the car mode. If any other problems, please just feel free to tell us. It is our great honor to serve you. Best regards, Lemonbest
2125140
Thanks for your inquiry. We suggest you purchase an external power bank (5V 1A) for this cam if you want to keep it recording when you turn off your car.
2280301
It turns on and starts recording as soon as it gets power from the 12 volt lighter ax adapter that plugs into the car. On some vehicles your plug stays on all the time and on others it doesn't. If the plug goes hot when you start your car then it's completely automatic. I never touch my camera after I got it set up the first time and it's working well.
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.
1374652
Yes, it starts recording as soon as it receives DC power from the cigarette lighter. This camera was very easy to use in that regards.
27646
If you want it in parking mode, that's normal. If you don't want it in parking mode, you can turn off the auto switch so it's always in driving mode (not recommended because it records driving mode over everything) or you can press and hold down the left button on the side until it says either driving mode or parking more.As for only recording in town and when you're parking, it should begin recording when the car starts, and go to parking mode a few minuets after parking. The GPS doesn't tell it when to record. If you are having this issue, in the software, do the initialize or whatever it is button to restore it to default and try that. If you want it in parking mode, that's normal. If you don't want it in parking mode, you can turn off the auto switch so it's always in driving mode (not recommended because it records driving mode over everything) or you can press and hold down the left button on the side until it says either driving mode or parking more.As for only recording in town and when you're parking, it should begin recording when the car starts, and go to parking mode a few minuets after parking. The GPS doesn't tell it when to record. If you are having this issue, in the software, do the initialize or... » Read More If you want it in parking mode, that's normal. If you don't want it in parking mode, you can turn off the auto switch so it's always in driving mode (not recommended because it records driving mode over everything) or you can press and hold down the left button on the side until it says either driving mode or parking more.As for only recording in town and when you're parking, it should begin recording when the car starts, and go to parking mode a few minuets after parking. The GPS doesn't tell it when to record. If you are having this issue, in the software, do the initialize or whatever it is button to restore it to default and try that. « Show Less