Is it EASY to tell whether this unit is recording at a glance (safe) so you know you are good to go or have a problem or need to troubleshoot?
893298
If the screen is on, there will be a red light on in the upper left corner indicating the device is recording. If the screen is off, there will be a flashing blue led light indicating the device is recording.
893299
It's very easy to see. There's a red dot on screen when it is recording. I never really have to troubleshoot anything on this unit, other than testing out features or learning how to use it, otherwise, it's set it and forget it.
1671589
Not real sure as I have been recording off site to keep the information safe should I have a break in.
1173846
To be honest, I am not really sure. I put a WD 1TB Green Drive, which other people had issues with in other DVR's & I did not have any problems.
838376
It's a dvr it's not suppose to turn off, it needs to be recording at all times
596145
It must be defective because mine works all of the time. Since I have had the camera I only had one incident. I unplugged the camera and restarted it and have never had another problem.
1923064
I had sent that unit back within a week!...Mine wasn't recording right and I don't remember much now about its funtions. sorry I couldn't help!:)
1924053
I haven't had any trouble at all. Maybe you might want to see if you need a new unit sent to you?
1278225
I can check later when I take it offline. Right now the green disk access light is flashing rapidly indicating a lot of disk activity. In other words, it is currently recording some TV via my Snapstream / Beyond TV recording software. I'll get back to this maybe next week. I do know that it is 7200 RPM.
485235
No, it's not even worth recording, very limited. Hope you find a good one for monitoring at a reasonable price.
462634
No! And that's a huge problem for me because I use it as an emergency back-up and it was dead the other when I needed it:-( I do like it though. It records clearly. You just have to remember to charge it!
1360304
If your recorder that you have hooked up to your camera does, do you know what your doing!
1226889
I have had a few problems with it as well.I didn't overly try the unit but my guess would be related to possibly a download from the manufacturer.
620529
I agree.. more info please... is it useable without the monitoring service?
1095453
hii read that this device has a blue light that comes on to let you know it's secretly recording....if that's so then the scene or screen changes somewhat. that's something i'd notice if it came on whenever there's movement. please clarify.
1584887
I have had just incredible service from my unit. I. Not sure why you are having issues.
602746
Thank you Peter for your informative reply. Overall, are you happy with this unit?
426132
I use "IP Camera Super Client" software for recording to a hard drive. Monitoring is done either via built-in browser-based software or software I'd mentioned.