How long does the DVR record for? How Do I know when it is running out of space to record? How do I get more storage to record more?
277086
I have the 8 camera system that records all 8 cameras 24/7 and it records for 16 days and then it just starts recording over the old data. For the 4 camera system recording at 24/7 I would imagine that it doubles that amount. Like another reviewer said you can set it up to record on motion sensor only and same thing to send you pictures to your phone on motion sensor only.
277087
This is a 500gb hard drive.based on the set up (continue record or motion detect 3 to 6 months with 4 cameras. It will auto delete old or overwrite the drive. If you need section saved put on thumb drive or disk for storage and just let the system continue.
277088
As of now I think its over 3 days but I have my DVR set to reset itself. So I'm not too sure. Everything is still working but as for the night seeing part of the camera's It could be better. With my outside lights on it works good. You can always put the video of all 4 camera's onto a usb card. I have done that many times watching my lawn guys cutting my grass. LOL..
277089
It records over so you never run out of space. There is a setting in the preferences area for this. I have the 8 cameras running and I think I have more then 14 days of history.
277090
a 500Gb for only 4 cameras only record for 24 hours continual and it will write over automatic every day if you want longer record time you have to change the hard drive to a bigger one a 1 tb will record 4 cameras for 45 days it says but I haven't had a chance to test my system for that time yet.You will get longer record time if you change the settings to motion only.The new hard drive runs about 100.00 I was alittle upset that they didn't let me know that before I bought the system and you have to have a special hard drive that works with this system.You can not use a usb hard drive it has to bea internal drive not a external drive.Hope this helps and answers your question. a 500Gb for only 4 cameras only record for 24 hours continual and it will write over automatic every day if you want longer record time you have to change the hard drive to a bigger one a 1 tb will record 4 cameras for 45 days it says but I haven't had a chance to test my system for that time yet.You will get longer record time if you change the settings to motion only.The new hard drive runs about 100.00 I was alittle upset that they didn't let me know that before I bought the system and you have to have a special hard drive that works with this system.You can not use a usb hard drive it... » Read More a 500Gb for only 4 cameras only record for 24 hours continual and it will write over automatic every day if you want longer record time you have to change the hard drive to a bigger one a 1 tb will record 4 cameras for 45 days it says but I haven't had a chance to test my system for that time yet.You will get longer record time if you change the settings to motion only.The new hard drive runs about 100.00 I was alittle upset that they didn't let me know that before I bought the system and you have to have a special hard drive that works with this system.You can not use a usb hard drive it has to bea internal drive not a external drive.Hope this helps and answers your question. « Show Less
277091
I have it set to record over when it runs out. You can copy it off to a computer or DVD and then start over. The more you have it set to record the more data it records. Mine is set to come on at each camera when there is movement on that camera 24/7. You decide how each is to record. You also can have it email you when getting full
277092
Do these cam's zoom in and out? Does the inferred work on total darkness? can you see all cams at once either on your computer or your phone? And most importantly are they wireless? During the day does it show color? And at night its black & white of course right? Can anyone help me here, if this does not have everything i just described, ive gotten ones before and returned them because of there not this! and its a must i have all of this.
277093
Really simple mind HERE....so is there a DVD in it that you can take out and review daily and reinstall? I need a new system...using old tv with vcr..so I can rewind and watch the next day for camera in the back.... could someone kinds give me the simple way this works? Also can you hook to your TV and watch real time?
676400
It will record over once the card is full. 16 gigs is plenty. Don't worry about the card running out of room.
1114683
i record 24/7 with 13 cameras and i get 7 days of recording time and it does roll over if hd is full. hope this answers your question
589481
I don't know how long the recording lasts, but I highly doubt it can hold a month's worth of data. Then again, you may be able to buy a larger capacity SD card to record more data. I never record anything, so I'm not really sure. Hope that helps!
573157
it depends on what you are using to record with. As an example: from the DVR attached to my TV I can record up to 8 hours of video on a DVD; using the software on my PC I can't record more than 4 hours of video on a DVD.
719680
Good evening, the recording time will depend on the amount of memory that you put, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes.Recording until memory runs out, the battery does not last long, you should buy a backup.The videos are excellent.
1899398
The model listed on Amazon has a 500gb Hard drive. That said, there are various models and configurations from Zmodo. The DVR function allows saving to the internal hard drive or a connected (e.g. Via network) computer.
925594
I have been using it for months now and it records per minutes totaling to 60 minutes. Not continuous. You may need more memory.
156477
what kind the dvr should i use. do i need the hard drive to recorder or internet to do the recorder. thanks.
1937318
I haven't timed the duration of the recording, but after an estimated 2 hours ether the battery died or my card was full. I believe I was using a 2, 4 or 8 GB card. I believe it will record continuous if left plugged in.
1387284
I am not using the HDD in question, I am using a Seagate SV35 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6-Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive for Video Surveillance ST1000VX000 in a security camera DVR. This system records 24/7 and I have not had any problems with it. Understand though that I am recording in 700 lines, not high definition. In addition, I am recording 8 cameras at the same time and still no problems. You should test to see if you find out why it is pixilating. Is it the connection to the unit, i.e. is it USB, HDMI etc.? Does it pixilate when recording in standard definition? You will also need to know the specs for a replacement drive from the manufacture as to drive speed, type, and maximum size. DVR are to use 24/7 if they are recording all the time. Also check to see if the system you are trying to connect the expander to will work with that expander. This information you need to get from the manufacture of the DVR. he reason I suggested testing and questioning is because I had a Brand new 55" TV that I was hooking up to a Home entertainment center that I could not get to work properly. I was finally directed by the manufacture to try the highest end HDMI cable. BANG, that was the problem, not the same but it does show that it can be a simple solution to an pain in the neck problem. Hope this helps.
2226437
I have never tried it with a DVR however, I would think if it has the space it should work. I also found several YouTubes on this very subject. Good Luck!
898365
I have two other D-Link Cameras. Instead of SD cards, I use the D-View Software that's free from D-Link.Using D-View, I've created a disk partition (or just a directory path) to hold all my recordings (30-days in my case) but that's just dependent on how much disk space you want to use. I also checked that the 7010 & the 7010L models are options within D-View.
1646569
I never noticed a limit. It just let me record and didn't impose anything like a time limit.
1989638
When recording anything more than a 5-10 minutes, I need to let it "warm up" by first recording some throw-away content for about one to two times the length of time of what I ultimately need to record. But after it is warmed up, it is fine indefinitely (or until I run out of disk space).
2009273
I'm having the same problem with the 1TB my dvr expander. Let me know if you found a fix. I've had a 500gb on my other sa 8300 hd and never had an issue.
535813
This device records onto a Micro Sd card which you can buy anywhere. The size of the card and the record quality you set it to will determine the length of time you can record. 16 gig will get youalong time of recording if your batteries hold out, or you can run it usb. Its a great little recorder.