Can you record continuously if the camera is plugged in?
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Yes, it comes with an HDMI cable too. You can record and see what you are recording on the T.V.
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Yes. It turns on and off automatically whenever the car is turned on and off (and continues recording).
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Yes. If the wireless is setup, then you can unplug the camera and it will reconnect when you plug it in again.
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Yes,you can record while the charger is connected. I checked it a moment ago.
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The instructions indicate you cannot. However, you could set up an external network server only to record at certain times. If you use the internal SD storage capability, this would appear not to be possible. Another possibility is to set a timer on the power supply to the camera. This would require that the camera reboot itself when power is restored. The problem with that is that there is no battery in the unit to restore the internal clock and calendar so you could lose the settings in this process.
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Hi Whitedove, Sony HDRPJ275 Camcorder can record while the battery is charging. -Vincent
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It continuously records. It will stay powered on if you plug it into an accessory outlet that's powered even when the ignition is off. It loops back over previously recorded video. I keep mine on 24/7 so it records when I'm driving and records when my truck is parked. It also has a motion sensor that can be programmed to record when it's idle.
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Plugged in all the time. You can purchase an optional battery pack for it (which will still need to be plugged in to the camera)
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yes, it should be left plugged into your cigarette lighter at all times. then when you turn the car on it starts recording, when you turn the car off it stops
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NO. It has a switch near the cap, you turn it on and off as needed OR you can turn it on and leave it on for up to 3 days of continuous recording.
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No. I left this cam recording (with screen turned off) seven long days and it worked flawlessly. My car battery wasn't drained.
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I leave my camera plugged in 24/7 and it works perfectly. I have to periodically readjust the camera position because it gets moved when we do housecleaning.
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Yes. That's the only way I use mine. When I turn on my car, it automatically turns on and starts recording.
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No- while it's true the charging process is done with the whole camera plugged in, you CAN USE THE CAMCORDER using AC- the charging will be suspended for the time you record, and resume once you turn off the camera again.
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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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Not that I know of. It seems like anytime it is plugged in with Internet access, it is on. Sounds like that would be the function of some outside recording device if that is your intention. This camera simply provides a live feed. Good quality audio and video for indoors.
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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.