Does this unit automatically erase old footage and record like a loop or do I have to take the card out and erase contents?
466384
If the SD card fills up, it will start to record over what is on the card. About once a month, I just format the SD card while it is in the unit. But it can be formatted (erased) by putting it into your computer also but it's much easier and quicker to do it in the unit.
466385
Video streams are stored in a ring buffer in which old data is overwritten with new datawithout operator intervention.
466386
It loops erasing the oldest content first; however, it is a good practice to format the memory card about once every 3-4 weeks.
466387
All footage is recorded in 3-minute clips. When the SD card gets full, old clips are automatically deleted and new ones saved in their place - from the oldest to the newest. The only exception are about 30-second clips recorded in "emergency" mode. Those have to be deleted manually. The emergency mode is activated in situations like sudden stopping, sharp turns, and larger bumps.
129241
Yes. It overwrites earlier recordings when it gets full. Best thing to do to avoid that is to get a larger card. It comes standard w a 1g card.
1082997
I have been unable to set the unit to automatically overwrite old data when the card is full. The camera will either let me record in a (3/5/10) minute loop, or record continuously until the card is full at which point it stops recording.
1200267
No real need to do that. If you set the timer to 10 mins. it will just record in successive 10 min increments until the SD card is full at which time it will be to erase segments, oldest first and re record over them.
78268
It doesnt pause. When you stop and restart, it's recorded as a new video on the card. Windows Movie Maker works excellent for piecing the clips back together.
924828
No. It'll record a few hours worth of stuff. But when the film gets full, it'll start recycling from the beginning of the video. So the most recent recordings you do not lose.
1369107
It will record until the card is full. Once the card fills up it starts to record over and delete the oldest segments. The amount of space each 3 minute segment depends on the video quality and audio setting being turned on or off.
262964
HiOur units record continuously but in segments, until SD card is full the loops to record over what was previously recorded. Thank you Darren Brock
1848741
Yes it does. It automatically records over the oldest recordings by default.
822754
Yes. You'll have to read the manual to figure it out. I think it has an actual "erase" button on the side. And, of course, if you record to an SD card, you can erase those files on your computer.
1742565
Hi,If the function of the loop Ricording is OFF then it shoots one long scene until the memory card runs out.If the card is small (say 4 G'gh) which is enough for about 36 minutes. The more Memory, this card will record over more time. (Up to 32/64 GHz). Thank you :)
1635600
Actually, I have a laptop that reads an SD card. It is easy to just plug the card into my laptop and it plays the video. I have mine set to record when movement is detected. That setting is under the plate on the back. It overwrites the oldest recording when it needs to have more space. I just watch it when I suspect foul play. It worked right out of the box for me. Clay
854156
Yes though you may receive a weird message stating that some footage may not record properly. Never had an issue though. If it pops up inaccurate format simply remove the card (while cam is on) and put it back in. Should fix the problem
339961
The old files erase and the camera keeps recording without any input from you. Things to note get a trusted 32 gig card and format it in the camera and if you want to keep a event manually lock that video file so the camera does not erase it. If your vehicle bounces around like my semi truck turn off the G sensor option or you will have a lot of locked video files
2166579
It should do loop recording without erasing it. If you want to erase or format the micro sd card, just put the card in your computer. You should not have to erase it since with loop recording it will continuous record.
1703505
After the SD card is filled, it loops itself and writes over the old videos.
2235924
You can simply erase the recordings, when full. I also use a 32g card, thinking it would get full quickly. If you have it set on motion detection, it would take months. I usually erase mine once every two weeks, since there is nothing I want to keep. Takes less time to erase each days recordings, when you have less days. I've had it a year and it works great. If it ever malfunctions, I'll definitely replace it with another. It is a real professional setup. Not like all the 'toys' on the market.