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Apr 3, 2019 | 01:42 AM

wdwinder

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PDR automatic record

Does anyone know a way to make PDR automatically start/stop recording so it works like a dashcam?

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:04 AM

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You can't. It has to be manually turned on each time you start the car.

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:29 AM

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It will when leaving it in valet mode.

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:32 AM

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It will when leaving it in valet mode.

I know, but not suitable for normal driving.

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:37 AM

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Probably have to go with an aftermarket cam then.

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:40 AM

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Thank I can train myself to activate it each time. I think. maybe, probably

Apr 3, 2019 | 08:47 AM

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It becomes easy I use it every time its part of the starting procedure for us

Apr 3, 2019 | 01:43 PM

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It becomes easy I use it every time its part of the starting procedure for us

Does it record over previous recording when it reaches it's limits? Or do you have to do a reset? I haven't bought one yet.

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Apr 3, 2019 | 01:51 PM

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You have to delete recordings. Kind of a pain in the car, but just take the card out and delete them on a computer then pop it back in... I have a huge card, holds a ton, so I don't have to do that very frequently. I mostly use it as a dash cam...

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:50 PM

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Does it record over previous recording when it reaches it's limits? Or do you have to do a reset? I haven't bought one yet.

I use 32gb disc. I get 785 minutes of recording time. if it gets full i just delete previous recordings in the car it takes a few minutes to do but very easy and its ready to go again

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:59 PM

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I use a 256 GB PNY card.... crapload of recording minutes.... :-) Not as easy to delete all of those from the car which is why I delete from the computer.

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May 5, 2019 | 10:11 AM

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Does it record over previous recording when it reaches it's limits? Or do you have to do a reset? I haven't bought one yet.

There's a setting within the PDR settings that you can set to record over existing when full. This eliminates the need to manually delete.

May 5, 2019 | 11:44 AM

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There's a setting within the PDR settings that you can set to record over existing when full. This eliminates the need to manually delete.

I have to disagree with that sir. The only time the PDR will record over the previously recorded items is in teen or valet made otherwise each one has to be deleted individually according to owners manual section 7-1 for 2015 model and the settings in the PDR.

May 6, 2019 | 08:28 AM

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I stand corrected. The setting is only available in Valet mode.

Jun 3, 2019 | 12:57 PM

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I know, but not suitable for normal driving.

I’m studying up on these. Why would that (valet) not be suitable for normal driving? I’m guessing it doesn’t record in a loop and would have to be erased when it gets full?

Jun 3, 2019 | 02:38 PM

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I’m studying up on these. Why would that (valet) not be suitable for normal driving? I’m guessing it doesn’t record in a loop and would have to be erased when it gets full?

While in Valet mode will record over the oldest recording first should it become full. It doesnt record in a loop on the normal setting

Jun 4, 2019 | 12:08 PM

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I’m studying up on these. Why would that (valet) not be suitable for normal driving? I’m guessing it doesn’t record in a loop and would have to be erased when it gets full?

No stereo for one...

Jun 4, 2019 | 09:52 PM

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No stereo for one...

Wow. If that’s the case, then yeah, it would not be suitable for everyday driving.

Can the driver (i.e. dealership guy driving the car) tell if it’s in valet mode? I would actually prefer that they do.