Is it able to operate continuously? Some cameras shut down after a few minutes- I want to have it run continuously, wired into the taillights.
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It does not work continuously. Ours is wired into the back-up lights so it only works when the car is in reverse. If you wire it into the tail light it should work when your lights are on. Hope this helps.
1331110
I actually sent this product back the wireless distance is really poor the antenna had to be about 3 feet from the receiver , but yes it would stay on continuous if wired the taillight
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Hi! as long as you have it hooked up to the Cigarette Lighter and connected to the device, it will automatically turn on and off, record and overlap until you need the video, if in an accident or similar; when you need video, I would suggest you disconnect right away to make sure a new recording doesn't overlap the one you need but you have plenty of space so theoretically - should be fine; great device to have inside vehicle.
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I don't think you would want to run it 24/7. You have to hook it up to a car battery to run so it wouldn't be very convenient to run it constantly.
1406006
Yes it can......I wired it into the back of my cigarette lighter which only gets power when the ignition switch is on. When the vehicle (Jeep) is started the camera and monitor automatically turn on and the monitor can be turned off anytime just by pushing its power button.
2141747
It just shuts down like a TV on standby, when it receives a signal (say putting your car in reverse so the camera is activated) then the picture comes back on. So to answer the question it goes to standby with a blank (black) screen.
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I do not believe you can.........I have had this camera in the woods for almost three straight years and it works amazingly, but i don't think you can shut it off.
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Should be able to. I only used one camera so I just put the av1 on an ignition source and it's on while I drive. You can activate the av2 camera with a backup wire or toggle switch if you need to. Read the directions on which wire activities what av source. I drive around 3 hours one way. And it's on the whole time.
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HiI plug miy Dash cam into 12 volt outlet on my dashboard, and unplug it when I park. The dash camera is battery operated.My 12 volt outlet on my dashboard is not switched so it is live (on) all the time.My wife's 12 volt outlet on her dashboard is Switched.(on with key on and off with key off) so she leaves her dashcam plugged in all the time.I have spoke to truckers who leave there dashcamera on all the time, and claim it will not drain battery if left plugged in. but obviously if left plugged in for longer than 24 hrs you most likely would drain your battery. but over night I doubt it would.Hope this helps. It is a great productCheers HiI plug miy Dash cam into 12 volt outlet on my dashboard, and unplug it when I park. The dash camera is battery operated.My 12 volt outlet on my dashboard is not switched so it is live (on) all the time.My wife's 12 volt outlet on her dashboard is Switched.(on with key on and off with key off) so she leaves her dashcam plugged in all the time.I have spoke to truckers who leave there dashcamera on all the time, and claim it will not drain battery if left plugged in. but obviously if left plugged in for longer than 24 hrs you most likely would drain your battery. but... » Read More HiI plug miy Dash cam into 12 volt outlet on my dashboard, and unplug it when I park. The dash camera is battery operated.My 12 volt outlet on my dashboard is not switched so it is live (on) all the time.My wife's 12 volt outlet on her dashboard is Switched.(on with key on and off with key off) so she leaves her dashcam plugged in all the time.I have spoke to truckers who leave there dashcamera on all the time, and claim it will not drain battery if left plugged in. but obviously if left plugged in for longer than 24 hrs you most likely would drain your battery. but over night I doubt it would.Hope this helps. It is a great productCheers « Show Less
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Yes if only u connect for it continuous power cable..there is in pioneer radio a menu where u turn it on while driving...however the guy who installed it for me connected camera power cable to my reverse light..so the camera only gets power when I am in reverse mode
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I have used it only a couple of times, but the last time was in Hawaii in December. I set it to take a picture every 3 secs and I let it run for about 45 mins. I'm sure it will run continuously as long as the batteries are charged and the camera card has plenty of storage room.
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Well Cory;I never use mine without having it plugged into the lighter receptical so it will turn off when I shut off the engine. I would assume you have a weak battery as it should last for at least a half hour since everything is solid state. That would enable you to remove it from the car to take some pictures or movies outside the car or in the home. I think the vendor would gladly exchange for you unless you plan to continue ie to use it plugged in, then this discussion is moot.
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Hello, dear customer, This camera can record all movements photographed in the lens. And if you car supply 12V car charger , that is OK. it is just a camera, no limit about the car mode. If any other problems, please just feel free to tell us. It is our great honor to serve you. Best regards, Lemonbest
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I have the same problem. If you are recording continuously for more than 15 minutes, the camera heats up and begins to say that you're running out of power. At 20 minutes, it shuts off. The batteries aren't out of power - the camera is just not designed for continuous shooting.
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I have mine set as continuous loop, but when night driving the camera doesn't notice anything on dark highways, then stops recording only to start again when lights brighten the lens. I guess it thinks the vehicle isn't moving. I don't know. Just my observation, in which I don't care for. I would rather have the thing recording on the loop until I turn it off. So far I have not found that button.
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The only way it turns off is if you unplug it from the cigarette lighter plug. You can change the settings so the screen doesn't stay on for more than a minute when it is first plugged in. I use that time to check the camera views to make sure it is recording where I want it to. It hardly uses any battery power, especially if the screen has timed out as I left mine on for a week trip when I left it in the airport parking lot. Car started right up.
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No. The camera is powered on all the time and so is the monitor but you don't get a picture until you turn on your vehicle lights and the monitor picture does not go off unless you turn off the power.
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As long as there is power to the outlet the camera will be on - the camera itself has no on/off switch. Some cars, like mine, has powered outlets whether or not the ignition is on. Once or twice I forgot to unplug the camera and it was on for over 12 hours but the truck still started.