Is this works as Security Cam or Driving Recorder (DVR)? Such as start recording by external power on &amp; overwrite newer video when full of storage.
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No, it does not work as a security cam with the external power on. Once the external power is on, it has two choices. 1) to power the cam, and 2) to the storage (SD card and main drive). The cam only works when the external power is taken off of the camera. It doesn't overwrite with a newer video, it continuously records until the storage is full and that's it.
1102622
I am not using it for a security camera, however I do know that it will record to a computer and I have not tried to use the other feature.
1037322
I'm unsure, however, I have connected a USB3 hard drive to the unit. I've found that even passport drives work well with the unit as it relates to recording even HD video and being used as a DRV. The only devise that seems to have issues when recording are the slower flash drives/USB Sticks
168471
It operates and functions for all intents and purposes as a wireless keyboard / mouse combination. If you can run a USB mouse / keyboard on the DVR, it should work. I have used this now on 3 machines and have never had to install a driver as it is just seen as a standard input device.
533812
I have NVR installed on my one server and it manages all of the cameras from that. It also records to the server drives. You can install NVR software on any computer to record video.
858626
Hi! as long as you have it hooked up to the Cigarette Lighter and connected to the device, it will automatically turn on and off, record and overlap until you need the video, if in an accident or similar; when you need video, I would suggest you disconnect right away to make sure a new recording doesn't overlap the one you need but you have plenty of space so theoretically - should be fine; great device to have inside vehicle.
1799926
It uses standard security cam connections (power and video) and will work with your dvr and other cams, I used this and a couple other non QSee cameras with my Qsee DVR system.
73859
Dear friend, Thank you for your questions. It is really sorry that it is only a camera, it can't be used as a lock, you can use any DVR monitor, and if you have any special requirement ,please let me know, I will try my best to satisfy you.
705753
I have been using it for a Direct TV DVR! It has worked fine until it reached just over 1TB of recording at the remote TV location. This location apparently can not support much beyond this point. It shows the latest recordings & older ones, but not the entire recordings. At the main TV location, the receiver/DVR does seem to support additional content, but everything is slower. ie: switching between channels & programming. The current DVR is 1TB, so that may explain the problem. If the Zmodo recording ability is less than 3 TB there may be a problem of support for additional storage.
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I never tried it but it seems reasonable that it would record from a DVR. Since I got rid of it years ago I can't test it to see if it would, however. Good luck!
1160452
I have used it to convert the HD-SDI output of regular video cameras direct to TV with great success, I see no reason why it would not work with a security camera's HD-SDI output. As long as the output is in fact HD-SDI and not just a BNC composite output, I am virtually 100% SURE IT WOULD WORK.
649056
This didn't answer his question. He asked HOW to setup the system to record to DVR or hard drive. I'm curious also.
729321
It's just a camera, no sensors no recording. My dvr allows me to set it to only record when there's motion but that is based on when the picture changes not any sensors
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I actually do not know. Mine records all the time when power applied. I have it set to record for 3 minutes and then start over for another 3 minute clip. Check your settings and the micro chip you installed. Is it still powered up when it stops recording? You could also have a malfunctioning unit.
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You can plug it in to a DVR but recording will show nothing but "static". The operating systems are completely different in the 2 devices. However, if you connect this to a TV and then connect the DVR to the TV, you can record video.
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not at all... This product is a DVR (as stated on the page). I cant see anywhere where it mentions recording TV programs..?? Even the name of the product "Swann Digital Video Recorder with Smartphone Viewing and PRO-550 Cameras" is rather clear that its not a cable/sat. DVR, unless they are now packaging those with security cameras now days?? I just reread the part under the "Product Description" and I didnt notice anything that would lead anyone to believe it was anything but a security system DVR. Could you point out what Im missing here??
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It can record at night. While recording the display shuts off. Connect to computer later to download results