Does it only operate in g force or can it be a continuos run when the car is powered? How many hours are recorded on a32gb card
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The G-force detection is used for file locking mechanism. If an excessive G-force is detected, prior, current, and next files(1 min per file) will be be in lock-down mode(write protected). By default, the camera records in continuous mode when power is on. A 32GB card will hold approximately 6 hrs of recording. Hope this answers your questions. Thanks
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It continuously records. It will stay powered on if you plug it into an accessory outlet that's powered even when the ignition is off. It loops back over previously recorded video. I keep mine on 24/7 so it records when I'm driving and records when my truck is parked. It also has a motion sensor that can be programmed to record when it's idle.
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In overwrite mode it records continuously, everything from moment you start car until 10 seconds after you turn it off. When copying file to a computer you can edit it to loop action for veiwing or other needs.
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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
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In "layman's terms," how much time does 32GB provide in recordings? (hours? minutes?)
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You have to have AC to power it. The smaller, "min" versions of the g-tech drives are able to be bus powered. Strangely, on the amazon pages per the technical details, in the "Special Features" section, it says "usb powered". However, upon looking at the g-tech web site and other resources, this likely just refers to it having usb ports...more of a marketing term than a technical term. I reviewed the technical manual, product guide and datasheet on the site for the product with no mention of being able to use the USB to power it. I will try with mine at home but I have had mine for a little over 6 months and had it AC powered the whole time. I would not expect a workhorse like that to be able to be bus powered. You have to have AC to power it. The smaller, "min" versions of the g-tech drives are able to be bus powered. Strangely, on the amazon pages per the technical details, in the "Special Features" section, it says "usb powered". However, upon looking at the g-tech web site and other resources, this likely just refers to it having usb ports...more of a marketing term than a technical term. I reviewed the technical manual, product guide and datasheet on the site for the product with no mention of being able to use the USB to power it. I will try with mine at home... » Read More You have to have AC to power it. The smaller, "min" versions of the g-tech drives are able to be bus powered. Strangely, on the amazon pages per the technical details, in the "Special Features" section, it says "usb powered". However, upon looking at the g-tech web site and other resources, this likely just refers to it having usb ports...more of a marketing term than a technical term. I reviewed the technical manual, product guide and datasheet on the site for the product with no mention of being able to use the USB to power it. I will try with mine at home but I have had mine for a little over 6 months and had it AC powered the whole time. I would not expect a workhorse like that to be able to be bus powered. « Show Less
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Just put a memory card in it and plug it in the car. Once you start the car, it starts recording. I know the manual is bad, just try the keys while electricity is on, it is not so hard, you can configure some options, change date and time, choose is you want video blocks of 1, 2 or 3 minutes when it records.
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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.
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You can get about 8 hours before it will start recording over the oldest files. A 32GB card will format to about 29GB of recording space.
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Maybe 5-7 seconds(never timed it) from powering up to recording.Almost seamless looping into the next video file. After checking the owners manual. It states that its capable of using cards between 512mb and 32gig. Hope this helps..
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If you plan to record video while car is parked. You need to supply continuous power to the head unit and turn on motion detection. This way, the camera will trigger recording only when motion is detected. Thank you.
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Every time you start the engine, the video starts on new session or file. If you continue driving for say one hour, it will create new file every few minutes. Depend on size of the USB thumb drive, e.g. if yours is 20GB, then it will accumulate many files for many hours, and I think when all 20GB is filled then it will start writing over the oldest file automatically. My 20GB thumb drive is not full yet because I often remove my dashboard camera to avoid exposing to southern CA sun light and heat and forgot to mount it back. Other customers maybe able to confirm this. Kenny
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It will record any sounds that you can here from inside the vehicle (You can turn the sensitivity up/down/off). The 128GB in HD gives me 2+ hours a day of recording for 3 to 4 weeks before it automatically records over the oldest.
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If you have the GPS module plugged in, it records speed. can be incriminating, so i opt'd to not get the GPS module as i have in-dash gps with all that stuff
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The manual only shows 8G, 16G and 32G in a storage capacity chart that shows how many minutes you can record, so I took this as meaning 32GB is the largest size you can use. I have a class 10 card and it works great. If you use a 32GB card in 1080p/30fps mode you will get 320 minutes of recording time.
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I have not yet hardwired mine in yet, so using the Cig Ltr plug, I find when I plug it in, it starts to record on it's own. Eventually I will connect it to the Cig Ltr Plug wiring, which in my Hyundai is only hot with the Ignition on. (It does run on 5VDC though, so I will use a 7805 somewhere in the circuit.) SO, to answer your question, it depends if you remove power from it when you park. I also find that if you turn it on manually to run it off the internal battery, then, of course, you have to turn it off, manually. I have not tried switching over to vehicle power from battery power with it on. I have not yet hardwired mine in yet, so using the Cig Ltr plug, I find when I plug it in, it starts to record on it's own. Eventually I will connect it to the Cig Ltr Plug wiring, which in my Hyundai is only hot with the Ignition on. (It does run on 5VDC though, so I will use a 7805 somewhere in the circuit.) SO, to answer your question, it depends if you remove power from it when you park. I also find that if you turn it on manually to run it off the internal battery, then, of course, you have to turn it off, manually. I have not tried switching over to vehicle power from battery power... » Read More I have not yet hardwired mine in yet, so using the Cig Ltr plug, I find when I plug it in, it starts to record on it's own. Eventually I will connect it to the Cig Ltr Plug wiring, which in my Hyundai is only hot with the Ignition on. (It does run on 5VDC though, so I will use a 7805 somewhere in the circuit.) SO, to answer your question, it depends if you remove power from it when you park. I also find that if you turn it on manually to run it off the internal battery, then, of course, you have to turn it off, manually. I have not tried switching over to vehicle power from battery power with it on. « Show Less
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I'm really not sure but it appears to be about 8 hrs of driving which is more than enough for me. It records in 5 min intervals but on a continous basis. It's a great camera and I've had it for more than 1-1/2 yrs. I like it so much I ordered 2 more but only have two in operation at this time. You'll love it.
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I have two GT680W's. Unit is configured to turn on when energized. You can either plug it in every time or tie it into a circuit that energizes with the ignition. You can also set to record with motion, but must be always powered for this mode and I recall this mode is configured for 5 fps. Because I prefer set and forget, I connected the provided plug to a loose 12 volt socket, secured with a few wraps of electric tape, wired the socket to ground and a Pico 0956PT 10 Amp ATM Mini Blade Fuse Add-A-Circuit Fuse Holder, piggy backed on the seat heater circuit and buried the wires behind finishes. This powers and protects the GT680W as intended by E-Prance. Mine is running for almost a year without attention. Please note one with GPS module is offered and if that is desired, due to firmware nuances, I suggest buying them together.