In the USA, does plugging this camera into the 12V cigarette socket cause interference with FM radio reception?
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I did not have any problems with my FM Radio while using the in car video recorder as illustrated. The in car camera and recorder pictured with this question was not called "Tachograph R300".
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No. There is no interference with mine. NOTE, however, that the GPS location described in the specs does NOT work. The manufacturer said they couldn't afford to include it at this price but they put it in the specs and send a GPS antenna with it. My antenna is installed and that does not cause any interference with the radio either.
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Absolutely NOT! I had the same concern, especially for distortion of picture memory. There has been NONE! And there also has been no problem with radio or even phone signal. Hope that helps...
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Hi Jovon, THis product only work with the help of the 12V Connection and by tuning to an FM SIgnal will play MP3 contained in the SD Card or the USB Port. kind regards, JQ
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This would depend on the vehicle. Most cigarett lighter sockets are powered straight to the battery in vehicles. If yours is powered continuously then there will not be any interruption.
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I pu 12volts to it and the distance tripped along with the video quality, now you might recive diffeant results. you could burn it up. mine works fine try at your own risk.... you have been warned
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No, this is an FM transmitter. It works through your radio. You do need to have a cigarette lighter spot to provide power to the unit.
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Mine smoked when I plugged it in the first time, using the appropriate adaptor. I live in Australia.
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If I unplug it from the wall socket while the radio is on the batteries immediately take over and it continues to play. It doesn't lose any of its programming so I assume that recording would also continue to work but I haven't actually tested it. I see no reason why it wouldn't since its made to run on AC or DC.
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I read somewhere that the interference was a result of the wifi being on in the camera, they say to turn it off. Another solution has been to wrap the camera in aluminum foil to help with the camera interfering with the GPS. I am not sure this will work for you, but others have said they have had success with these methods
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Camera uses power from 4 flat wiring harness. Turn on your driving lights and camera is on, sending wireless signal to LCD monitor which must be plugged into cigarette lighter
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We live in Arizona as well and have not had a problem with it thus far. I will tell you one thing though, we left the camera and our radar detector both running in a parked car for a days worth of time. The power used by both of these accessories completely drained our battery. I would suggest on not leaving it parked for longer than 14 hours. Heat wise, we've not see any issues.
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no problem here. Installed a year or two ago. Ran old telephone wire pair to the CMV IR-130. Supplied unit with 12 volt DC as specified. The unit will automatically turn off when there is existing lighting ( like sun light ). My wire run was around 50 feet, using 22 gauge wire, as close as I can remember. Note that the frequency of the light must be the same frequency as the sensor in the camera. I was careful to mount the IR-130 in such a manner that water would not run into the internal part of the unit. Note: the hex tool used to adjust the 130 is metric. I do not recall which tool, seems like it is a 3 or 5 millimeter hex tool, but do not remember which. Just be prepared to find the right tool. Unit has never had a problem in the year or 2 that I have been using it. Good luck.
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The camera requires power supply from cigarette socket. One power cable with cigarette plug on one end is connecting to the micro USB port of the camera. The cable is included in the box, and is very long.
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None. I use it in my car as well as into my computer and have had zero issues.
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Doesn't have a 12V plug but the best method is to connect directly to the battery as that provides the best power and lowest ignition noise. The cigarette lighter socket is a lower rated outlet and while this radio doesn't pull that much amperage it could overload it.
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No it doesn't, plus i cannot understand how a battery can affect the signal reception, so my answer again is No it does not affect signal in any way.
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It could efffect WiFi and other signals if tehy are on the same frequency range as the camera's. I know when pairing my hearing aids and cell phone, I sometimes have to unplug my wireless camera's before the pairing will complete. Personally I have used these Astak camera's for years and they are about worthless at night and not much better in the daytime, but suffice for a cheap camera. Once the last of these go bad (and they always do) I will go with a better camera set.