For the loop/circular record mode, can you set the length of the loop? Or does it record one big file until it runs out space?
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Ok, someone will probably give a better answer than me, but, assuming I understand the question: Camera can be set for either circular recording or not. Circular means it will record until the memory card is full, then start overwriting the files from the beginning. If Circular is "off", it will just fill up the memory card and stop. HOWEVER, it doesn't just record "one big file". It records 10, 15, or 20 minute files (user selectable), one after another. So, say you have it running continuous, 15 minute file size. It will record a 15 minute file, then immediately record another 15 minute file, and so on. Depending on resolution and memory card size, you will end up with dozens (or potentially hundreds) of sequential 10 to 20 minute long video files. Actually really handy, just find the one that has the information you want on it, rename it and save it. Easy peasy. It will keep recording files until the memory card is full (up to 64 hours continuous on a 64 gig card, depending on resolution, etc), then it will start recording over the oldest files. Does that make sense? It is a cool little videocam, and it can be configured pretty extensively. Hope that helps.
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It records continuously. You can set it to record in 2 min, 3 min , 5 min loops. For example, if you set it to the 3 min loop, after the third minute it will start all over again and record a new loop. I recommend getting a 32 mb sd card so that you can store a lot of footage in case you need it. After you exceed the space on the sd card, it will delete the older files. This device is great but it has terrible instructions. You have to play with the settings on your own to figure everything out.
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I'm not sure how long it lasts, but it lasts a long time. It will record over the existing files when the card is full unless you press emergency recording to avoid overwrite. I don't think you can use 128gb card because I tried to use 64GB card and it didn't work until I bought a 32GB card.
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Do I need a separate recorder/hard drive to store recorded data? If not, how long does it record before the 'loop' ends and it starts rewriting over itself?
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I used an 8 GB card and found that it holds about 100 minutes before it records over or loops. I have mine set for 1080 p HD to eliminate interference from unknown sources, and have it set for 10 min segments.
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Ya know I haven't tested it. I would imagine it does so if there is an event that happens definatly pull the record off of the mem card and save it to your computer.
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I think in setting you can make the file length in 1 minute increments, with 3 minute maximum length. Now, it's not going to be 3 minutes exactly, but pretty close. I had multiple files creation before I got a Class 10 card, I think the card wasn't keeping up with the data.
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Mine had an interval of None, 1, or 3 minutes but what mine does if you set it to 3 minutes it would record for 3 then create a new file and record for another 3 and so on. So if you drove for 20 minutes I would have like 5 files all 3 minutes each.
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If by 'over-record' you mean record in a loop than no you can not. As others have stated you must attach the drive to a computer and delete the files and folders from there.
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It does record in "blocks", or files about 1 - 5 minutes long (selectable). If you are editing these together with MovieMaker or some other software, they are supposed to edit seamlessly together. If you select the option, when the SD card fills up it is supposed to delete the oldest file as the new one starts to record. I have a 32Gb in mine and the cars these are in have not been driven enough to fill the card. I have it set to the highest resolution. It seems like you should get about 2 hours on a 32GB card. Hope this helps.
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Yes it will record in a loop and you can put a 64 sd card in for about 30 hours of live action before it starts the loop. I have bought 4 of these and will be buying one more. shortly after insatlling one i got rear ended at a red light and wait till you see all the info recorded time map g-force etc.
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My unit records in 3 minute intervals and records them back to back for as long as memory allows, it just saves them in three minute clips. Normal memory then loops and overwrites oldest normal files, so you can record a trip as long as your SD card can hold and it will be arranged in 3 minute clips. Event files (shock, motion, ect.)are saved and not overwritten until you delete them. I know of no option to increase the 3 minute clip size.
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with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best... » Read More with looping...If you select "off".. the camera will record until all the memory is used on your card, at which point the camera will just shut off. if you select 2 minutes... the camera will record continuously for 2 minutes at which point it will make a file at the end of 2 minutes. then the camera will make a new file for another 2 minutes and just repeat the process until all the memory is used on your card. once it is all used the camera will take the oldest file and just record over it. This is the same process if you select 5 minutes. Its best to have it record on a loop for 2 or 5 minutes, I use 5 minutes. That way the camera will always record as along as it is turned on. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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The longest I recorded is about 5 minutes. I've never tried going longer and I don't know why it wouldn't.
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Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to record more, once the memory is full. I hope this was helpful. Hori. Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to... » Read More Hello! If you are talking about the 'loop recording' setting, from the menu, I can help you. The options I have when choosing 'loop recording' are off, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. I do not have 5 minutes displayed there. If you choose off, the camera will record a video file until the memory from the micro sd card will be filled, then stop. For the other 3 options, it will record video files of 1, 2, or 3 minutes duration and when the memory is full it automatically erases the oldest video file on the memory card, so you don't have to erase anything manually in order to be able to record more, once the memory is full. I hope this was helpful. Hori. « Show Less
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Sorry, but I haven't reached that point yet. But I'm guessing when memory storage has been reached, it won't record any more. I'm still getting more familiar with mine but so far have been very pleased with it. I use my "antique" recorder as a backup.
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No, it does not work in loop mode; technically this is not possible because loop mode would need the camera to record in pieces and delete the oldest (fixed size or time), but this camera is recording in a single piece until you stop it or the card is full. However a 32 GB card holds about 8 hours of 720p video, much more than a battery charge, so you can delete the card when you charge the battery; if you don't have a computer with you just use the format button. I am using it also on a motorcycle and that's the way I do.