I want to mount something like this on a motorcycle as a Dashcam/DVR. Can this be set to loop, auto on with power, and externally powered in the case?
2026783
yes it has car mode which on turning the engine on results in auto start recording
1027070
Simple answer is yes. I have mine attached to the passenger visor in my car and run the power cord down the passenger door frame to the extra power outlet. Good produce, you will be surprised at what it captures.
1299021
Yes. Although it does require the power cable to operate. So plan for where to mount it based on proximity to outlet.
603201
The positive power wire and the monitoring wire can be connected to the same source for an automotive application. This is exactly how I used it on my motorcycle.
1795778
See the other answers. You will need an external power supply of some kind, but that is true of all cameras unless there is a battery option. Provided the amount of energy something like this would consume with a motion detector on 24/7, batteries really aren't anything but a short term fix.In terms of the camera's controls and data transfer it is wireless. It simply offers you a hard line option which if you can use it, is still the best way to go for reasons I would be happy to discuss if you need. When you first set it up it does ask that you do so using an ethernet port.
2099552
It can be controlled by dvr if your dvr supports RS-485. Otherwise pickup a cheap RS-485 controller and you are all set.
1368127
Yes, but the extent will depend on different factors including temp and Duration, but will probably be unnoticeable in most real world cases, mostly you should connect your dash cam to a switched source be it Accessory or ignition.
1691800
Yes. That's the only way I use mine. When I turn on my car, it automatically turns on and starts recording.
1701523
No. It is sold in this format to be mounted internally. You would have to purchase an enclosure and cable to make it an external accessory.
797562
The power comes through the same cable which you run to your dash for video. Making it easy to connect the power inside your vehicle. I've had this camera for three years. Replaced once under warranty but working fine now.
1617664
Yes, but if you're planning to use it as a dash-cam, you have to physically turn it on every time you start your car. it can be charged by any standard 5v usb port. It can film while charging.
1717888
The power source could be any rechargable 12v battery. The big issue would be the DVR. If you want to try a body cam, I am testing a VCC-003-MUVI. I hang it on a buttonhole with a section of paperclip. The day quality is very good. Night inside quality depends on available light.
1726088
No. It is meant to be hooked up to the accessory wire and be powered all the time. If I am not mistaken.
2045134
Not from the camera, you would need to use a separate timer controlling the power 120Volts external to the camera programed to turn on and off.
816754
As the others point out, just connect it to a switched power source. However, they also point out that you lose the parking mode. I have it always on, my truck sits for a week or two at a time and I have no issues. The camera goes to sleep and wakes up on impact. You have plenty of computers (clocks, radios, etc.) in your car that draw some power even when off.
1708556
I think it's made for using in a car. Just needs to be wired to a good source of 12VDC. I used mine with a 12V cigar male plug, with a power meter in the middle,so I could measure the power used by my 12v cameras and my telescope mount.
1824408
If your DVR supports external hard drives and can provide enough power through the USB port yes.