Do you have to turn the camera on every time you use it? Or can it be set to automatically start recording/stopping when the 12V powers up/down?
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Hi! as long as you have it hooked up to the Cigarette Lighter and connected to the device, it will automatically turn on and off, record and overlap until you need the video, if in an accident or similar; when you need video, I would suggest you disconnect right away to make sure a new recording doesn't overlap the one you need but you have plenty of space so theoretically - should be fine; great device to have inside vehicle.
858627
Don't know. It broke long before I explored any options. Just remembered. I have unswitched wiring in my cars (do it myself). So, the camera was always on 12V. But, I had to turn it on, before each trip.
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.
858629
The camera automatically starts when it receives 12V power. You can adjust time that video appears on display.
858630
you have multiple options. One of which is start/stop recording based on the external power. The camera only takes 5v USB power, which comes from the plug converted from the 12V.
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).
866078
I have the same problem. If you are recording continuously for more than 15 minutes, the camera heats up and begins to say that you're running out of power. At 20 minutes, it shuts off. The batteries aren't out of power - the camera is just not designed for continuous shooting.
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No you don't need to manually switch it on/ off, when you start your car engine, this video Camera Recorder automaticaly run record by itself.
1165710
Tachyon: When plug to the 12V or USB outlet, the camera has improved to auto-start and stop recording at ignition and shutdown.
214312
I'm not sure. I have never been able to find a setting that would turn it on during video recording and now we don't use it more than once a year so the battery is dead. It would make sense that there should be a setting that would let you turn on the light during video; maybe the company's website has the user manual PDF download...? Good luck
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Does this turn off after a while of not recording if you want to use is as a webcam?
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Hi Smith, Thank you for contacting Timetec. Yes, if you leave the power plugged into the cigarette charger, when you start the car, the camera will start recording automatically. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. thank you, Andy support@timetecinc.com
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.
1691800
Yes. That's the only way I use mine. When I turn on my car, it automatically turns on and starts recording.
1276963
If you keep it charged (as in, constant power connection), then yes, it will continue to stay on and record when needed until you turn it off.
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?
1613350
Hi, the camera need DC 5V power supply. If the voltage below 5V, it will stop work, thank you!
272471
Not that I'm aware of. Once you turn it on and wait 5-7 seconds, it starts recording.
707392
It will record while plugged in however I have found it will only work if the camera is recording before it is plugged in.
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.
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Only if the power is left on to the camera. It would then be continually on until it shuts down after you remove the power. I would think twice about this camera. I have had trouble with it and E Prance is not helpful at all as I have contacted them and they state that they are unwilling to help me. I am looking into another brand of dash cam, one that is more reliable and that has customer service and that will deal with the issues not just walk away from the problem. I hear Blackvue is bad as well for their customer service too.