Has anyone been able to configure this device to either run continuously, or to turn on when the car is started (i.e. to record automatically)?
1435718
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.
1341153
Yes. When I either turn the vehicle on or off the device will startup or shutdown.
2212733
The manual is no help. The menus are fairly intuitive...that being said, don't bother setting the date or time because it resets all by itself every now and then. Keep am eye on it sometimes it doesn't start when you turn on your car and won't record. Just remember...you get what you pay for. Don't expect much from this unit.
288068
If you leave the unit plugged in it senses the car is being started and turns on the camera and begins to record automatically.
1906669
Yes, there are options to have it begin recording when motion is detected. See this page for the options: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/mobius-in-motion-detect-mode.3656/
1820009
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.
1254068
I am not seller, Sorry. However, the operation is very simple when you play with it as long as it is initially english. Actually, what I changed inside there is just looping minutes and resolution. Nothing else I think I need to setup. It begin recording automatically when I start the car and stop recroding automatically when I switch off the motor (you have to use the car charger).
1374652
Yes, it starts recording as soon as it receives DC power from the cigarette lighter. This camera was very easy to use in that regards.
1660845
To set continuos recording on this DVR-027 Dash Cam, all you have to do is make sure you plug it into a "continuos" cigarette lighter outlet plug, and leave it on / running. I just did this for my son. So just make sure your camera is ON and running when you turn your vehicle off, via the cigarette lighter outlet plug. If your cigarette lighter outlet plug turns off when you shut off your vehicle's ignition, then you will have to hard wire another cigarette lighter outlet separately, in order to achieve the "ALWAYS ON" function needed.
331998
It does have auto record mode when it is plugged into the car. When the car starts the camera will turn on and start recording (it is an option in the menu).
1175111
If the screen on the left comes on when you first start the vehicle then it's recording. Hopefully you put the MICRO SD card in before you used it. Also get a higher class MicroSD card - I use a class 10. Anything less than a class 8 won't work.
1888514
Hi Smith, Thank you for contacting Timetec. Yes, if you leave the power plugged into the cigarette charger, when you start the car, the camera will start recording automatically. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions. thank you, Andy support@timetecinc.com
2272257
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.
1120082
Every time you turn it on. Now if you just pause or stop recording then start up again, there is no warning.
891969
Yes when it is recording, it has RED DOT next to the video icon blinking, when you set sensor at low or high may not record at night, I suggest , set to off sensor ,it will record all the time ,and it will stop record and it turn off when you stop engine and pull the key out .But you need 32 GB TF card,
440529
Yes it can record even the car is not on. But it only has a short time as the battery drains fast.
646420
Does the camera turn on and start recording automatically when you start the car (w/ cigarette plug that switches on/off)? Also, the manufacturer seems to recommend only using their own memory cards. Has anyone run into issues while using other brands?