I let the dvr run for hours and I end up with one 10 min video. How do I set up circle recording?
595856
With the unit on and not recording: - Click the MENU button (on the upper right side of the unit) - Use the down arrow button to go down to "Loop Recording" - Click the REC button (on the lower right side of the unit) - Use the up/down arrows to select 1 Minute, 2 Minutes or 3 Minutes (note this will define the size/length of each file saved.) - once selected, click REC button to set that item - Press MENU button again to exit the menu. This setting impacts the length of each file saved to the memory card. The camera will save files in these lengths until the memory card is nearly full. It will then begin to overwrite unprotected video files, oldest ones first. It is also important to change the default setting for "GSensor". The GSensor setting automatically locks/protects videos when the device is shocked. Unfortunately, the default 2G setting is too sensitive and recorded videos easily become protected (you will notice the little 'key' icon when a video becomes protected) filling up the memory card. Use the MENU and go to the GSensor setting and change it to 4G. This will prevent all the videos from becoming locked/protected and fill up your memory card.
634765
I have no idea, there should be on line instructions, each movement triggers a recording, which is stored in the unit and oldest is overwritten when recording new when the memory card is full
1743930
Well is doesn't record if that's what you mean, it's not a DVR, but to get it up and running, you call dish to initialize it. Hope that helps
121519
This is only the camera. There is no functionality for recording the video. The number of hours will be determined by the DVR it is attached to. (You need a DVR with this camera)
1847916
I can't find any way to do that. It seems to be set up to only record audio while recording video.
649056
This didn't answer his question. He asked HOW to setup the system to record to DVR or hard drive. I'm curious also.
1806492
I have it setup through my home computer. Any motion is recorded on that computer.
2099283
There are multiple variables that you have to take into account. Are you using 16 cameras or less. Obviously with fewer cameras there is less video being recored. Next are you recording in the highest video clarity... 960 vs. 480. What size hdd do you have installed and do you also use an external? Finally I am not sure if you can only record 16 hours and then just record motion only for the other 8 or not. Unfortunately your question can't be answered easily with out more information. I would look at worse case when you do it though to figure out if its going to last long enough for you.
680998
I have a nightowl 8 camera setup with 500Gb drive. I choose to record all eight cameras 24x7. You can go to the playback function and the calendar will highlight the dates it has available. When I check mine it shows 6 days. I would assume at least you would get 12 days. This is at the dvr's default frame rate. lower frame rates will yield longer record times but lesser video quality. You can extend by switching to motion record where the dvr records only when it senses motion. just experiment by changing frame rates, motion, etc. Go to playback and check the results, but this will take time.
358791
2to 3 days,then the memory will get full,its best to set it on motion detection record,that way you only record when it detects motion,that way you don't use a lot of memory up for nothing.
2209702
Mine only records when motion triggers it and it records for 30 seconds or as long as there is enough motion to be detected. You can set it to record over old recording if it is at capacity. I have a SD card that I download to my pc if I want to keep it, otherwise I just delete everything after a few days.
2180414
Did you put a CD memory card in? This DVR records on CD card. Each file contains around 5 minuts of recording.
907812
Only if you sit with it and fast forward through the commercials on your dvr remote and hit stop on the dvd recorder. Or just let it record you fast forwarding. I just dont worry about it. I just hit the ez record button untill it displays 30 min or 1 hour after hitting play on the dvr and come back in an hour and do it again. Note: You need to set up the recording mode to fit your space needs. I do the one that lets 2 hours on a single dvd and it looks crisp.
838376
It's a dvr it's not suppose to turn off, it needs to be recording at all times
751411
If it is a DVR, it needs to be on in order to record your programs even if you aren't watching TV. Even if it is a standard receiver, it can take upwards of 5 minutes (or more!) for the receiver to acquire the signal and download the guide information. This could potentially be a big inconvenience if you have to wait 5-10 minutes after you turn on the receiver before you can start watching TV. Check the auto-power-off settings for your receiver, most will let you set it to power off automatically after a period of no activity.In terms of power usage, it doesn't make much difference if the receiver is "off" (standby) or "on" in most cases. If it is a DVR, it needs to be on in order to record your programs even if you aren't watching TV. Even if it is a standard receiver, it can take upwards of 5 minutes (or more!) for the receiver to acquire the signal and download the guide information. This could potentially be a big inconvenience if you have to wait 5-10 minutes after you turn on the receiver before you can start watching TV. Check the auto-power-off settings for your receiver, most will let you set it to power off automatically after a period of no activity.In terms of power usage, it doesn't make much... » Read More If it is a DVR, it needs to be on in order to record your programs even if you aren't watching TV. Even if it is a standard receiver, it can take upwards of 5 minutes (or more!) for the receiver to acquire the signal and download the guide information. This could potentially be a big inconvenience if you have to wait 5-10 minutes after you turn on the receiver before you can start watching TV. Check the auto-power-off settings for your receiver, most will let you set it to power off automatically after a period of no activity.In terms of power usage, it doesn't make much difference if the receiver is "off" (standby) or "on" in most cases. « Show Less
1406606
No... I don't have it connected to my computer at all times... only when I want to record something of my DVR. But, this means you cannot automatically schedule recordings.
658661
Only records for around a minute when there is movement in the movement zone. You can monitor for about 10 minutes continuously then it times out and you have to start over.