Does it go on and off with the ignition, like a dash cam, or does it have switch you have to operate? Does it record audio?
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The Tachyon has a tiny switch. You have to touch the camera to operat, which is not ideal for motorcycling applications. It records audio, but again, on the bike all you get is road noise.
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Tachyon: When plug to the 12V or USB outlet, the camera has improved to auto-start and stop recording at ignition and shutdown.
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Has a switch on the back you have to push to turn on and off. Yes it records audio.
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On/off is manual but easy. Yes, it has built in audio that is surprisingly good. It balances the volume down nicely on my really load bikes.
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The audio is automatic. Audio function alone is for playing. When it records video, it also records the audio. I caught the thief and I heard the voice, as well as drawers opening and closing. Good mic in it, good video, and the ir works in the dark nicely. It's right on my dresser, nobody's any the wiser. Kgomberg@gmail.com if you'd like to write me direct. Good investment.
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Yes it records audio although the sensitivity of the microphone is a little low. It will record conversations, radio noise and traffic noise or loud choice comments about fellow drivers.
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Use the motion detection. The camera will stay on, but will not record.Another option, change the wiring of your car:-)
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The Panorama will automatically start recording once the car is started and 12V cigarette lighter port powers the charger. Cyclic recording is the main feature of all DashCam products. Oldest file is deleted to make room for the newest file. You can set clip length to various sizes. For a complete information page check out the DashCamTalk FAQ page. As you can see the Panorama is the current "Best All Around" model and has a tremendous about of support behind it. dashcamtalk.com/powerucc-panoramaii/
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Yes, there is a button on the lower right corner of the camera. It announces when the audio record is off once you push it
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It automatically turns on and starts recording within about 5 seconds of power. Mine makes an unmistakable electronic sound and then starts recording immediately.
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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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Hey Jeff, it will record both audio and video, you just need to be sure you go in the settings and turn on the audio recording setting. Mine was set to audio recording "off" when I received the unit.
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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.
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There is a small LED on the top of the box. It lights green when you first turn it on, then shuts off (to confirm it is activated). Thereafter, it stays off while recording. It lights amber when you press the button to cease recording.
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It will record video and audio as long as the unit is on. If you turn off your computer that receives the signal, it will obviously not record. You can set it to overwrite old recordings if you fill up the allotted time. There are two settings to view recordings: one for motion detection, the other is straight recording- I do both. I can then fast forward, or slow forward in 6 second intervals.
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When you plug it in, it turns on and starts recording automaticaly. There is a button to pause recording if you want. When you unplug it, it turns off in a little while or you can just press the on/off button to turn it off manually
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It doesn't have an ignition switch, you still need to hand light it. The trigger acts more like a throttle.
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Yes, audio recording has its own on/off function. But overall, I don't recommend this device.
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No, I don't think so, it does not work when the car is turned off, unless it is connected to an external power. So normally the car will almost on move when it is recording, and the motion detection function is not necessary.
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The only way it turns off is if you unplug it from the cigarette lighter plug. You can change the settings so the screen doesn't stay on for more than a minute when it is first plugged in. I use that time to check the camera views to make sure it is recording where I want it to. It hardly uses any battery power, especially if the screen has timed out as I left mine on for a week trip when I left it in the airport parking lot. Car started right up.