How do I start recording? What to press first? Unlock, Lock or Car button?
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Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera 3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is ended. 4) If the camera can't turn on, keep vibration, or can't functional as it should be, please keep pressing "key lock (mode)" button and press "unlock key" button one time to reset the camera.
1465593
Unlock..... Unlock will turn the system on in standby mode, then press unlock again to begin recording.
1465594
Ok, yesterday the lights would flash, I press unlock again, then the camera shuts off and vibrates no light. Today, I got the red light to stay on but could not stop the camera. Then it started vibrating nonstop. Still vibrating. Help plz
1465595
Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is ended.4) If the camera can't turn on, keep vibration, or can't functional as it should be, please keep pressing "key lock (mode)" button and press "unlock key" button one time to reset the camera. Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is... » Read More Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is ended.4) If the camera can't turn on, keep vibration, or can't functional as it should be, please keep pressing "key lock (mode)" button and press "unlock key" button one time to reset the camera. « Show Less
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the same thing happen to me as well, I usually just switch on the car and turn the ignition all in one go, so it won't even have a chance to shut off, or if it gets cut off, there's a power button on upper right hand corner, you just need to press it and it will start recording againI'm not sure why everyone suggest to unplug the power cord, there's a power button on top of the dash cam(the button that's right next to the mounting area) so you can easily turn on and off, I'm sure my model is the same as everyone else
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Sit in the driver seat close the door put your key in the ignition. While holding down the unlock button cycle the ignition to run then off twice. A cycle is when the key is in the off position and you it to the run position. So you would do that twice. Your vehicle will alert you that it's in program mode by sounding the horn. Now you can let go of the unlock button. Now holding the remote press and hold down both the lock and unlock buttons together. You will hear all off the doors lock and unlock twice. When that happens you let go the remote buttons. Then you would want to cycle the ignition ONCE!!! This would take your vehicle out of program mode and you should be good to go. Sit in the driver seat close the door put your key in the ignition. While holding down the unlock button cycle the ignition to run then off twice. A cycle is when the key is in the off position and you it to the run position. So you would do that twice. Your vehicle will alert you that it's in program mode by sounding the horn. Now you can let go of the unlock button. Now holding the remote press and hold down both the lock and unlock buttons together. You will hear all off the doors lock and unlock twice. When that happens you let go the remote buttons. Then you would want to cycle the... » Read More Sit in the driver seat close the door put your key in the ignition. While holding down the unlock button cycle the ignition to run then off twice. A cycle is when the key is in the off position and you it to the run position. So you would do that twice. Your vehicle will alert you that it's in program mode by sounding the horn. Now you can let go of the unlock button. Now holding the remote press and hold down both the lock and unlock buttons together. You will hear all off the doors lock and unlock twice. When that happens you let go the remote buttons. Then you would want to cycle the ignition ONCE!!! This would take your vehicle out of program mode and you should be good to go. « Show Less
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No, you need a memory card for it to record on. My camera turns off and on automatically with the car.
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Get in the vehicle, close the door. Turn the key three times fast the doors will lock then unlock. Hold the lock button until it locks and unlocks again, the hold the lock and unlock buttons on the remote for 30 seconds or until it locks and unlocks
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The old files erase and the camera keeps recording without any input from you. Things to note get a trusted 32 gig card and format it in the camera and if you want to keep a event manually lock that video file so the camera does not erase it. If your vehicle bounces around like my semi truck turn off the G sensor option or you will have a lot of locked video files
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Just put a memory card in it and plug it in the car. Once you start the car, it starts recording. I know the manual is bad, just try the keys while electricity is on, it is not so hard, you can configure some options, change date and time, choose is you want video blocks of 1, 2 or 3 minutes when it records.
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Ok; you press lock. them press and hold the top circle button. After that the car should start.
881493
The camera has a start/stop button on the right side. This button will toggle on or off the recording process at just about any time. There is a remote that will start/stop/zoom the camera. There is also a smart phone app - (both apple and android) that will do the same function as the remote. You can also buy an accessory to turn the camera into a Wi-Fi hotspot. To get the most from this camera, I suggest you also purchase a copy of a movie editor software such as Adobe Premier Elements 12 so you can edit and combine movie clips (plus photos) on a timeline and create movies plus a soundtrack. The camera has a start/stop button on the right side. This button will toggle on or off the recording process at just about any time. There is a remote that will start/stop/zoom the camera. There is also a smart phone app - (both apple and android) that will do the same function as the remote. You can also buy an accessory to turn the camera into a Wi-Fi hotspot. To get the most from this camera, I suggest you also purchase a copy of a movie editor software such as Adobe Premier Elements 12 so you can edit and combine movie clips (plus photos) on a timeline and create movies plus a soundtrack.
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When connected to the cigarette lighter port in your car, the camera will sense the power coming on when you turn the key to the accessory or on position (the positions are written where you insert your key on the steering column). this power will then trigger the camera to turn on. When you turn off the car and remove the key the camera will wait until your predetermined time in the settings menu before turning off. The default is 1 min. If you want the camera to remain on but the car to stay off, leave the key in the accessory position. (one click turn before you turn the car on)
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It takes a few seconds before recording starts after you push record. As for looking at it, I don't think it knows if you're looking at it or not. Just push the record button, look wherever you want.
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My son Ed, an engineer, helped the 5 year old with getting it to work. I just called him and he said that the manual tells you how, but not quite all you need to know! (Typical manual!) He said that you have to push a button, then a sub-button to get it recording but he didn't remember the exact steps. The child just moved to New York, (we're in CA), and I don't know if we have the manual, or of it went with him. Ed said that he'll look for it. If we still have it, I'll get exact instructions and get back to you.
378642
click the on button on the back , push the colored area when ready to record. but u only have about 10 sec. good for quick messages not detailed long ones.
1701249
You start and stop recording by pushing the record button. There is no 'pause' option that I'm aware of. The camera reacts quickly, so I'm not sure a pause option, at this level would prove to be of much use.
814287
Its one of the bottom buttons. It says recording start when u press it. Then there's another that says recording stop when ur finished
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Hi, I connected the power to the device, stuck it to the window with the supplied adhesive, inserted the SD card and that was it. When you turn the car on, the cigarette power comes on and the dashcamera turns on. Litte voice "welcome to lukas blackbox, drive safely. Recording started". I never touch the thing unless I need the SD card out to review or save the video. Erik
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Between 3-5 seconds from the time you hold the start button on till the time you can actually start recording.