Is the screen always on? Can it be turned off while it is still recording?
2029626
The unit is off when you press the "off" button. but will always be recording when on". The exception is when you are in the menu mode for reviewing and such. Garmin chose to do this because, it eliminates the possibility of just viewing and, "not", recording during a critical time. I have a very early model, and I am sending it to Garmin under warranty to be checked out. I could not download files as I once did. They do stand by their warranty.
2029627
The screen feature is user configurable; on or dim or off. Wonderful- you decide, it still records. Buy a 32 GB memory card for it- enjoy.
2029628
Yes, you can set it to go dim. It will still be on, but at night you can hardly tell its on. The only thing I notice is the red dot, which shows that it is recording.
2029629
You can turn off the display but still have the device record. It is actually what I like to do as I find the live video feed as a distraction while driving.
1994698
Yes, it can be set to stay on or off during recording. You will see a pulsating red light to indicate it is recording.
640449
Yes, I leave it on all the time. So if there is anything outside I can see it. It will also record
1132827
Yes, turning the camera on/off is not working right. First delivered one was bad and the replaced one is also the same bad condition which is very frustrating. This camera is a junk. I wasted my money for it. I do not use this camera any more. If it is possible for you, I would like to return the camera to you for refund. Hiro Inoue
2275360
This can be turned on/off via the settings. But it has no function, so if the camera is working it doesn't matter.
838376
It's a dvr it's not suppose to turn off, it needs to be recording at all times
835018
I don't think you can turn off the voice. I only hear it when it starts recording. Twice, on and start. Then once when it stops. If you hear it every two minutes than something is wrong. Mine does not do that. Turn off motion sensor. Record at 740 not 1080. Good luck
376247
Assuming that you mean (it's not clear from the sentence above) that it doesn't turn off after you do the scheduling to set it up for recording, I find that sometimes with this unit, I hit the power button to turn it off, and sometimes it won't turn off, so I just hit it again and then it does. I would also suggest that after you are done scheduling, you back out of the menu or just hit "Live" to get back to the current DTV channel. It should power down after that, assuming you are not scheduling a program that is set to start during the time you are programing the unit, but I assume that's not what is happening. The recorder does have to be "off" to record a scheduled show, just like a VCR. Assuming that you mean (it's not clear from the sentence above) that it doesn't turn off after you do the scheduling to set it up for recording, I find that sometimes with this unit, I hit the power button to turn it off, and sometimes it won't turn off, so I just hit it again and then it does. I would also suggest that after you are done scheduling, you back out of the menu or just hit "Live" to get back to the current DTV channel. It should power down after that, assuming you are not scheduling a program that is set to start during the time you are programing the unit, but I... » Read More Assuming that you mean (it's not clear from the sentence above) that it doesn't turn off after you do the scheduling to set it up for recording, I find that sometimes with this unit, I hit the power button to turn it off, and sometimes it won't turn off, so I just hit it again and then it does. I would also suggest that after you are done scheduling, you back out of the menu or just hit "Live" to get back to the current DTV channel. It should power down after that, assuming you are not scheduling a program that is set to start during the time you are programing the unit, but I assume that's not what is happening. The recorder does have to be "off" to record a scheduled show, just like a VCR. « Show Less
1676063
Yes however if you don't want have it record it you can disable that feature
1008835
Its alright. You get at least 2-3 hours of full recording. This is a rough guesstimate from trying to think back on back experiences. Heads up: the screen shuts off and it seems like it automatically shuts off when you're on standby off but it really isn't. If you didn't turn off the camera then its not off. I initially thought the battery sucked because of this.
735560
Yes, audio recording has its own on/off function. But overall, I don't recommend this device.
389457
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.
1625260
Don't turn the screen off. You can put the screen into screen saver mode (scan) so the screen will stay dark until a camera detects motion. The screen will come on, during the recording, and then go black again. You can choose to record only the camera that triggers the recording, or record up to 4 cameras simultaneously.
54635
not to my knowledge, I think it is just either on or off.....great little camera and takes decent quality videos
72754
You have the option to turn the audio on or off. So, you can record video without audio.
429111
Yes, I record off of mine all the time. However, do not set it up to record (with the timer) from the DVR with a Premium Channel like HBO; any other channel works okay.
2161731
Yes, if the second camera is closed (facing toward the LCD) then it will only record from the front camera and use the full screen. There is no setting though that turns it off. It is just how the camera on the LCD is tured that determines if it is on or off.