Can it download the file or does it have to be recorded in real time to the computer?
579668
You can record on the device and then download the file to your computer to listen to the recording. Just connect the device like you would a flash drive and it opens up to the recorded files. You can copy and paste the files to your computer, then open them to a media player. Hope this helps.
579669
Recorded files CAN easily be downloaded to your computer. It's a beautiful thing!!
1306266
unfortunately not. You have to hook it up via the provided usb cable to a computer to do the download.
790856
Not to record, no. Unless I missed it somewhere. You get a new file whenever you start and stop recording.
708765
You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable. You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works.... » Read More You can access the camera through a web browser and set it up-- no software needed. Once it's set up, you do not need a computer running any software for it to record, save, caption motion, email, etc. You do need some sort of network storage (NAS drive) of course. The camera comes with a small CDROM which has a few utilities which you do not need, and two rudimentary security programs that can be used to watch recorded videos of multiple cameras. They are not very good and you will probably want to get other software for that purpose. The documentation on the CD isn't great, but it works. It's broken English, but understandable. « Show Less
345944
You have to connect the camcorder to the computer then you can open the file
666795
For clarification for my understanding, can it record to another system, or record a file in memory then FTP transfer the file to a PC supporting FTP services?
1024111
Yes. It is a DVR and records independantly of any other source. Downloading is not required. You can connect a monitor to view the DVR playback and a PC is not required. Of course you can also use a PC or playback over an internet connection.
1191131
yes you can watch it on you computer. it comes with a USB adapter to transfer recording to you computer. it comes up as a file and is easy to watch the recording. I went to youtube.com and watch this good review. http://youtu.be/X16kiyDtTms
60681
I don't believe that you can...NO.However, saying that; the video recording always produces a jpeg from the first frame or so of the video, that appears when you download the video to your computer.
135777
Yes plug the camera into your computer and open it like a flash drve through my computer there will be a text file. Open it. It contains both instructions and settings don't forget to save file after changes
1244891
Not sure - I have not tried recording anything yet, but I believe the site specified that it recorded directly to digital file. You could then transfer (burn) to a cd.Good luck!
1551096
It can save files to a web site (probably using FTP) if that's what you're asking.
1444964
You cannot download directly from a PC. You must download from your PC to a micro SD card or flash drive...
510812
Yes. It records video and downloads directly to your PC via a USB cable. You will need a micro SD card to store the video or it will not work.
1443809
If I download what I've recorded to the computer Im able to play the recording on the pc without the recorder attached to the computer.
427262
Just seeing this. You connect it with the cable to your computer and tell it to download.
923746
like a web cam?? this is a video recorder, you record, download it ..and watch.. then you can send it like any other file..