does this camera have to be connected to a computer when it is recording? does it has a memory? and how long it work for each recording.Can it record during 12 hours? I need to find out a destroyer in our workplace for 12 hour absence .Thanks a lot in...
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This product only acquires an image; it does not have any recording capabilities and needs to be connected either to a computer with an anolog capture card or other video recording device. There are probably better alternatives if you want a self-contained camera/recording device if you only want to record over 12 hour period at a time.
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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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Check your settings, or batteries. I use it all of the time and have it recording anywhere from 4 hours to 12 hours. I do not have that problem. I have three of these recorders and when I need another one I will buy this brand.
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It doesnt come with any onboard memory for recording. You have to supply the memory with a a USB drive. The HD quality is excellent as long as it receives a good signal. For the best results you will want a thumb drive that has fast write speeds for smooth & seamless recording qaulity. Also, you need roughly 6 to 8 gigabytes of storage space per hour of recording, it varies greatly depending on the quality. It is recommended that you use a at the least a 16 gigabyte thumb drive for your own convenience.
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I have been using it for months now and it records per minutes totaling to 60 minutes. Not continuous. You may need more memory.
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Two hours at a time, just like with any other digital camera. Upload and start over. There is no external memory card and so you cannot increase the storage. I just use it for pictures since the audio is so bad.
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Yes this camera systems will record up to (2) weeks of recording. You can set the camera up to record Continous, Schedule, and Motion Detection. This system come with a hard drive memory already installed. But make sure you do not have the overwrite feature on when recording because when the hard drive is full it will overwrite what was recorded and will start all over again. This system also come with an USB port whereby you can download your recorded pictures onto a USB adapter that will you have to purchase separtely.
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I do not know.. But, I can tell you that I have the 4 cam system on motion sensor (event) recording. With a busy store it can often record continous all day, until we close the store and then it doesn't record much other than a security guard walking by the entrance a few times overnight.. Typically, I am experiencing 17-19 days of recording with the 1TB drive.
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Hi,If the function of the loop Ricording is OFF then it shoots one long scene until the memory card runs out.If the card is small (say 4 G'gh) which is enough for about 36 minutes. The more Memory, this card will record over more time. (Up to 32/64 GHz). Thank you :)
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The camera itself does not record, you have to have it hooked up to a recording system, I have used them on VCR's and Security DVR Systems, you can also use them on a DVD Recorder but your best bet is to get a good Security DVR system.
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with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best... » Read More with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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I have two of these camera but I have no idea how much built in memory they have. They are designed to use the mini dv tapes or onto a memory chip that does not come with the camera. I use the mini dv tapes that I guy from amazon really cheap and they will have 1 hour per tape if you use the regular settings.
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No...it records but for only an hour...un less hooked up to a computer.....its still great
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I don't believe it can record without the hdd. It will still work but only view your cameras. You need to buy an hdd and recommended size is 1gb to 2gb. Anything bigger or smaller will not work. Not sure if it can use external hdd as I have not tried it but heard that it can. Though be aware that the hdd will be formatted by the machine for it to work. Hope this helps.
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It will record continuously, but can also be set to record on motion detection. How long it records depends on available hard drive space and what you're recording. I am recording two DCS-932L cameras at 12-15FPS using high-quality (recently increased from medium) MJPEG 640x480. I have a 1TB external drive and typically get about 8.5 days backlog before it begins to automatically overwrite the oldest recorded video. If you use h.264 encoding it will probably store more video (due to the better compression), and if you record at higher resolutions it will probably not record as much before having to overwrite. It will record continuously, but can also be set to record on motion detection. How long it records depends on available hard drive space and what you're recording. I am recording two DCS-932L cameras at 12-15FPS using high-quality (recently increased from medium) MJPEG 640x480. I have a 1TB external drive and typically get about 8.5 days backlog before it begins to automatically overwrite the oldest recorded video. If you use h.264 encoding it will probably store more video (due to the better compression), and if you record at higher resolutions it will probably not record as much before... » Read More It will record continuously, but can also be set to record on motion detection. How long it records depends on available hard drive space and what you're recording. I am recording two DCS-932L cameras at 12-15FPS using high-quality (recently increased from medium) MJPEG 640x480. I have a 1TB external drive and typically get about 8.5 days backlog before it begins to automatically overwrite the oldest recorded video. If you use h.264 encoding it will probably store more video (due to the better compression), and if you record at higher resolutions it will probably not record as much before having to overwrite. « Show Less
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I'm sure answers will vary , one the memory used and the battery, mine records for approx 2 hours , and it make a file at 59 min , then it will automatically begin a new file . I don't know why it does this but it works fine. it does tend to get a little warm when recording for a long period of time.
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The video recorder will continue to overwrite data once it runs out of storage. Exception: there is a built in sensor when it senses a crash it will keep I believe 5 minutes before and after the event "marking" it as do not erase. I believe so you can use for insurance purposes. There is also a manual button you can use to "mark" video. I am using a 16GB card and I get 2 hours on best - so you should get about 4 hours.