How do I get the camera to just record when movement is detected, mine seems to record constantly
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This camera was activated to record by human body heat detection motion. Yours seems to record constantly as you are arounding the camera, and the camera can detect your body heat.
1961606
Sounds like it may be a bad camera. I have no idea why it would be doing this. Did it function correctly before? If so, it may be going bad.
1549978
It does send an alert when there is motion but doesn't automatically start recording...unless I have NO CLUE. I have to manually go online to hit record. I would like these cameras a lot better if they recorded all the time...otherwise they are great!
689001
You have the option of setting how long the unit will record for. For example, you can set it to record for 30 seconds upon each motion detection.
400142
I don't know, James, because we sent the camera back! Something that only records for 10 seconds when it activates was not what we needed. We got a netcam instead! Goggling the camera model doesn't turn up anything?
1586422
Yes! Just use the motion sensor mode and it will detect any movement and record it.
1924653
Top left button turn camera on and off. When it blinks red it records. Took me a few times to figure out.
2070205
Motion detection on the NVR is pretty poor. It's supposedly possible to perform the motion detection in the camera which may work better (depending on the model and rev of camera), but I haven't been able to set that up yet. The settings are very unintuitive and not well documented.
854164
Have you tried using the AF/AE lock button located on top of the camera just behind the shutter release? I just got this camera myself so haven't explored all the features but that button is supposed to help you track moderately fast moving subjects.
2245653
Yes. I have my system set to motion detection so that it doesn't record all the time. Be sure to check the recordings periodically so that the memory/hard drive doesn't fill up too quickly.
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hi when you chose the motion detection , your camera will start recording as soon as there is a movement in front of the visual fields . and if you have two cameras (front and back) it will still work that way for both of them .
701998
Use the motion detection. The camera will stay on, but will not record.Another option, change the wiring of your car:-)
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I have it set to record over when it runs out. You can copy it off to a computer or DVD and then start over. The more you have it set to record the more data it records. Mine is set to come on at each camera when there is movement on that camera 24/7. You decide how each is to record. You also can have it email you when getting full
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I think what may help is motion detection. I already asked the tech support guy and he said they are working towards this functionality. I would think it be done soon over the next release or two. So far my camera works great so over all its a good by. good luck ;)
2179587
Hello... This particular camera does not automatically follow and focus on motion detected objects. There are cameras on the market that do, but those are very spendy.
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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.
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It records as long as it detects motion and then for 5 minutes with no motion. After 5 minutes, if there is no motion, it will shut off until it again detects motion. But you can change the preset so the camera records continuously regardless of motion if you wish.