Does it automatically turn on when the 12v outlet is energized, or do you have to remember to press record every time you get into the car?
940046
It would automatically turn on and start recording once the 12v outlet is energized.
1688825
No.If your car outlet connect straight to the battery you car record on parking lot,but you gonna kill battery.
299038
No. You slide the button to turn it on & it starts recording & records until it's charge runs down or you shut it off.
331998
It does have auto record mode when it is plugged into the car. When the car starts the camera will turn on and start recording (it is an option in the menu).
1495381
You can power up by pressing and holding the record key. It only takes 3 seconds to start recording from the power off state! I found this by accident.
1092779
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/
1165710
Tachyon: When plug to the 12V or USB outlet, the camera has improved to auto-start and stop recording at ignition and shutdown.
977150
If you plan to record video while car is parked. You need to supply continuous power to the head unit and turn on motion detection. This way, the camera will trigger recording only when motion is detected. Thank you.
331994
Once the vehicle engine is started, the device automatically turns on. If the Automatic Record function is enabled, the recording will automatically start right after the device turns on. See Set Automatic Recording or more information.
2125140
Thanks for your inquiry. We suggest you purchase an external power bank (5V 1A) for this cam if you want to keep it recording when you turn off your car.
271000
It needs to remain plugged in to your car power source. It will keep recording and will record over the already recorded data after so many hours. Just a quick note........I made comments after the one I got and said how good it was, I got another one for my second car and it only worked for a few days then quit, it had to be returned
608104
I doubt it, because the one I have that looks just like this picture has to be turned on and off. I used it for a few seconds video when I bought it and now don't even recall what button was power or record. I know I'll have to recharge it anyway to use it again. I plan to have one of my children use it first as they catch on must quicker than I do and then if I watch them I've got it down as second nature. You must turn it on and then press record. A red light should also be on when it is operating.
2272258
Mine is set to record continuously as long as power is on from car. Shuts off about one minute after power goes off. Resolution is not that great! can't read license plate directly in front of me!
1784642
In my previous answer, I said to connect it to the ignition circuit. This way, you'll never have to turn the camera on or off. It will come on automatically when the key is on, and turn off when you turn off the engine.
1660845
To set continuos recording on this DVR-027 Dash Cam, all you have to do is make sure you plug it into a "continuos" cigarette lighter outlet plug, and leave it on / running. I just did this for my son. So just make sure your camera is ON and running when you turn your vehicle off, via the cigarette lighter outlet plug. If your cigarette lighter outlet plug turns off when you shut off your vehicle's ignition, then you will have to hard wire another cigarette lighter outlet separately, in order to achieve the "ALWAYS ON" function needed.
1435718
I have two GT680W's. Unit is configured to turn on when energized. You can either plug it in every time or tie it into a circuit that energizes with the ignition. You can also set to record with motion, but must be always powered for this mode and I recall this mode is configured for 5 fps. Because I prefer set and forget, I connected the provided plug to a loose 12 volt socket, secured with a few wraps of electric tape, wired the socket to ground and a Pico 0956PT 10 Amp ATM Mini Blade Fuse Add-A-Circuit Fuse Holder, piggy backed on the seat heater circuit and buried the wires behind finishes. This powers and protects the GT680W as intended by E-Prance. Mine is running for almost a year without attention. Please note one with GPS module is offered and if that is desired, due to firmware nuances, I suggest buying them together.
804237
It will turn on automatically - I used an outlet-based remote to turn it on and off and it worked great.