Is this the 2013 model DVR207 that 1.)Has the updated firmware to allow seamless recording - no gaps? 2.) Does this come with the updated car charger that doesn't interfere with the radio?3.) Is the only difference between this model and the GS model is that this one DOESN'T come with the G-Shock Sensor?Thanks! Is this the 2013 model DVR207 that 1.)Has the updated firmware to allow seamless recording - no gaps? 2.) Does this come with the updated car charger that doesn't interfere with the radio? » Read More Is this the 2013 model DVR207 that 1.)Has the updated firmware to allow seamless recording - no gaps? 2.) Does this come with the updated car charger that doesn't interfere with the radio?3.) Is the only difference between this model and the GS model is that this one DOESN'T come with the G-Shock Sensor?Thanks! « Show Less
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I used on a dodge sprinter, had no noise issues. I never did a play back. To see if it was seamless. I sent the unit back..
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I bought one a few months ago and it is indeed the newer version with the updated firmware and charger. Video is seamless and smooth up to 720 resolution. At 1080 the framerate drops and things get iffy. Judging by what I've read, the G Sensor is the only real difference between this and the GS.
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Thanks for your input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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I am having a problem with 32GB class 10 card, where it just stops recording. Also I was only getting a few days of use. Having to clear files every other day is not acceptable. So I switched to 16GB class 4 card and it seems to have worked. I have just started using it, but it is recording 6 days and counting... so I hope that fixed it. If not I am selling this one. I do enjoy having a camera in the car. This one does a good job except for this possible issue. However If I upgrade I will get one with front and rear camera.... you can get hit from the rear just as easy from the rear. However this was a low cost effective device worth trying. I am having a problem with 32GB class 10 card, where it just stops recording. Also I was only getting a few days of use. Having to clear files every other day is not acceptable. So I switched to 16GB class 4 card and it seems to have worked. I have just started using it, but it is recording 6 days and counting... so I hope that fixed it. If not I am selling this one. I do enjoy having a camera in the car. This one does a good job except for this possible issue. However If I upgrade I will get one with front and rear camera.... you can get hit from the rear just as easy from the rear.... » Read More I am having a problem with 32GB class 10 card, where it just stops recording. Also I was only getting a few days of use. Having to clear files every other day is not acceptable. So I switched to 16GB class 4 card and it seems to have worked. I have just started using it, but it is recording 6 days and counting... so I hope that fixed it. If not I am selling this one. I do enjoy having a camera in the car. This one does a good job except for this possible issue. However If I upgrade I will get one with front and rear camera.... you can get hit from the rear just as easy from the rear. However this was a low cost effective device worth trying. « Show Less
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Yes they do. The company is in Asia, so the update process isnt always clear due to the language issue. Not all updates work well also, even if installed properly. The hardware on the Finevu Id say is quite good. The software I feel is substandard by PC standards, but possibly on par for the dashcam/ DVR market. Either way my CR-500 bricked for no discernible reason. And Im out my entire purchase price. So I just dont run a dashcam anymore. Its a risk, but Ill wait for something cheaper or more reliable. Dashcam use is quite rare in the US.
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Which camera? I didn't see a name listed. I am using it with the Sony FS700 and it works, although you don't get an accurate battery life reading in either the camera or the charger. The charger does indicate when the battery is full, but it does not show the charging process. I use it with the Odyssey 7Q RAW recorder and it works perfect with that since the 7Q indicated battery life with Voltage instead of a fancy bar graphic. I don't use it much with the camera, mostly just for the 7Q recorder and it works fine for that.
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1. No, you don't need to update. This camera is plug and play. 2. Yes, This camera is BNC female adaptor, you can plug this camera to extension cable then to any DVR. 3.The zoom on this camera is optical. 4. This camera can show about 120 feet good clear picture in the night. The camera's image at night is largely depends on object, environment and light. For outside environment, the requirement may be high due to the light condition, distance and reflection of the object. As for the night vision of the camera, the camera can see the object because the IR light is reflected back to the camera. If you point this camera to a car, you can see it, while you will not see a tree or ground in equal distance. This is because the tree, the ground does not reflect well. So you can not expect to see the ground.
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I ordered this for my daughter and simply can't figure it out. Are there some better instructions out there. It seems to work for a bit but isn't the record button supposed to blink all the time while recording? I changed batteries twice but it seems to just stop? Any suggestions for a very technically challenged mom?
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The car DVR is normally used via the car charger. Without the car charger, it can only last a few minutes for the battery capacity is very small . Thank you.
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Jennifer D.: In case you still have this problem, below are the steps of a workaround that worked for me, and hopefully will work for you too. It appears that the key step is to temporarily configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. I found this after trying to debug a similar very frustrating problem with my Toshiba DR430 DVD recorder and Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR. 1. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the DVR to the TV. (Note that the only way my Scientific Atlanta DVR would enter the standard-definition setup wizard in step 2 below was with this cable disconnected. Originally, I did not disconnect this cable, and I suspect that as long as the DVR thought it was outputting a picture to an HDTV that it would override other configuration settings that I made.) 2. Configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. (As per the user manual for my Scientific Atlanta DVR, start this process by simultaneously pressing the "INFO" and "GUIDE" buttons on the DVR while it is turned off. This was pretty easy to change and then undo later.) 3. In the DVR "Settings," set the "Picture Size" option to "Auto Fit." (It is also possible to quickly set this by repeatedly pressing the "#" key on the remote control.) 4. At this point, the aspect ratio in the DVD recorder was FINALLY correct and there were no bordering black bars. Hurray! Record shows onto DVDs as desired. 5. When I play a recorded DVD on the Toshiba unit the aspect ratio is correct and there are no bordering black bars. However, when I play a DVD on my Panasonic Blu-ray player, I have to set the aspect ratio on my Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Plasma HDTV to "JUST" to horizontally stretch the picture, but this is a very simple adjustment that is easy to change. Hopefully you can perform similar steps to workaround this annoying problem. Ron
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Hi there. I just received the older version of this. I called Amazon and asked if they had the new version with Clear-QAM. They replied that they did, and all I had to do was return the one I received. I'll let you know if I get the newer hardware revision as soon as it shows up. JohnUpdate: I just received an email from Amazon saying they don't have the new version in stock.
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Mine did not . It was defective. Went out like the second week. You have to turn it on to record . Once on, it would record when in motion. Stop if not. There are better versions out there. The instructions are in Chinese. Keep shopping and go to youtube . There are videos on most car cameras.
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Another difference is that the older model doesn't allow file management, you cannot copy, move, or delete files between usb drives. I don't know if that has changed with the firmware update, but if anyone can answer that here, I would appreciate it.Another question I have is does the Live natively decode DTS?
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DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
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you sir can find your answer in this link, i hope it helps: http://www.hkvstar.com/technology-news/whats-difference-between-d1-and-cif-for-dvr.html
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I currently use 3 different models constantly (for hours everyday) and my favourite is Magnavox MDR533H/F7 Hard Disc Drive and DVD Recorder (2013 Model), with it you can record to an internal hard disk drive or onto a dvd ( I use the rerecordable DVDs over and over so I never miss a thing) you can also dub between drives in either direction and watch a drive while recording at the same time. Maybe the most impressive thing to me about this is that one SUNDAY afternoon I had a problem with the unit after a power outage and I called the 800 number which is prominently displayed on the manual and remote, actually expecting to get a recording if anything at all, instead I got a live technician that lived in the USA, spoke perfect English and understood the product enough to perfectly resolve the issue.. ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!! I'll definitely get another one. The Iview that you apparently are looking at is ok too but rudimentary in odd ways and you must supply your own USB HDD and not sure if you can rig it to record on a DVD Haven't tried that yet, but the tuner is fast when flipping through channels. Good Luck!!
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Spy Tec has mentioned back on the April 9th that they should have it for sale separately in about a week or so. http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/threads/marcus-1-or-3-anyone-got-them-in-stock-yet-shipping-to-usa.4886/#post-59201 Post # 15 here Also be aware that the GPS looks like it will not function until you install the newer firmware do to be released soon.
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This is just a newer model, DVR looks different on front face also comes with newer software. does the same job.