I don't remember seeing a setting in the menu to disable the blinking lights. If it really annoys you, the next best thing might be to cut thin pieces of black electrical tape and paste them over the lights.
Did you buy their hardwire kit separately because one doesn't come in the box. If you bought the hardwire kit separately, then I would reach out to AZDOME to see what else needs to be enabled.
While using this for approx 1 month now, I noticed that my files in loop video recording is short even if it is set in 5min duration. When I review each file, it is only about 1-2mins long. And what is the meaning the two folder in the sd card. The EMR folder and Movie Folder?
Hey there, according to the AZDome site, it says "Now while this time-lapse is being recorded, If someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will stop the time-lapse video > then it will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in EMR folder > then return to recording the time-lapse 1fps." Regarding the video recording length, maybe a reset of the unit can help.
thanks after reading this, one of my action was to disable the g sensor (initially at high), after that, there's no EMR folder on my sdcard, only MOVIE folder. I realized that when I set the g sensor on high, it will record and emergency recording even if I am actually driving - this file is being put on EMR folder. I'll try using the reset button under the cam, and let's see.@@DemCrumblies
Hey there, I remember in the camera settings there was also a reset option, so maybe try it both ways just to be safe and let me know how it goes. Good luck! @@Unexploredgems
Just to update, after several isolations of the problem (resetting, restore to default, change cable, change power adapter, different setting combinations), at last I found the root cause which is the sd card that was provided. I changed the sd card into class 10 64GB sd card, and it worked normally! No short videos anymore even if it was set it 5min loop. Lessons learned, this dashcam needs a good working sd card. (the OEM sd card is faulty thus it has a problem in recording)
While I haven't used the feature, the manual shows that when you're in the video playback menu, you can manually lock files to protect them. Another option would be to connect your phone to the dashcam and download the clip to your phone when you can stop the car and do so safely.
@@jamescollins8397 From the manual, it seems like you'd have to stop the recording, go into video playback mode and manually lock the file there, so you can definitely do it without connecting your phone, but there doesn't seem to be any type of quick button access to do it while driving or to issue a voice command to lock the file. I'm usually pretty quick at stopping recordings when I'm stopped at a red light to modify settings on most dashcams, but if you just saw something worthy of saving while driving, doesn't seem to be an easy way to do it quickly on the fly.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks again for taking the time to respond to my question.... I downloaded the manual & couldn't find anything either.... so I guess I'll forget the M550 & go with the the M580 that has the function. Have a great day. 👍
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How to off blinking light while recording?
I don't remember seeing a setting in the menu to disable the blinking lights. If it really annoys you, the next best thing might be to cut thin pieces of black electrical tape and paste them over the lights.
I ALREADY ATTACHED EXTRA CABLE DIRECT TO THE CAR AND THE SETTING OF PARKING MODE IS ALSO ON BUT STILL NO PARK MODE VID.
Did you buy their hardwire kit separately because one doesn't come in the box. If you bought the hardwire kit separately, then I would reach out to AZDOME to see what else needs to be enabled.
@@DemCrumblies I PURCHASE FROM OUTSIDE
@@yousafbhai-f7v I would contact AZDOME then to see what they recommend to ensure the hardwire kit you have meets the power requirements.
While using this for approx 1 month now, I noticed that my files in loop video recording is short even if it is set in 5min duration. When I review each file, it is only about 1-2mins long.
And what is the meaning the two folder in the sd card. The EMR folder and Movie Folder?
Hey there, according to the AZDome site, it says "Now while this time-lapse is being recorded, If someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will stop the time-lapse video > then it will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in EMR folder > then return to recording the time-lapse 1fps." Regarding the video recording length, maybe a reset of the unit can help.
thanks after reading this, one of my action was to disable the g sensor (initially at high), after that, there's no EMR folder on my sdcard, only MOVIE folder. I realized that when I set the g sensor on high, it will record and emergency recording even if I am actually driving - this file is being put on EMR folder. I'll try using the reset button under the cam, and let's see.@@DemCrumblies
Hey there, I remember in the camera settings there was also a reset option, so maybe try it both ways just to be safe and let me know how it goes. Good luck! @@Unexploredgems
Just to update, after several isolations of the problem (resetting, restore to default, change cable, change power adapter, different setting combinations), at last I found the root cause which is the sd card that was provided. I changed the sd card into class 10 64GB sd card, and it worked normally! No short videos anymore even if it was set it 5min loop. Lessons learned, this dashcam needs a good working sd card.
(the OEM sd card is faulty thus it has a problem in recording)
Thanks for the update. I'll remember that the next time a viewer has any issues. Glad you figured it out!@@Unexploredgems
Is it possible to manually lock a file if you see something you want to save?
While I haven't used the feature, the manual shows that when you're in the video playback menu, you can manually lock files to protect them. Another option would be to connect your phone to the dashcam and download the clip to your phone when you can stop the car and do so safely.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for that, but I was more wondering if a file save/lock was possible on the run like you can with the Viofo dashcams.
Cheers.
@@jamescollins8397 From the manual, it seems like you'd have to stop the recording, go into video playback mode and manually lock the file there, so you can definitely do it without connecting your phone, but there doesn't seem to be any type of quick button access to do it while driving or to issue a voice command to lock the file. I'm usually pretty quick at stopping recordings when I'm stopped at a red light to modify settings on most dashcams, but if you just saw something worthy of saving while driving, doesn't seem to be an easy way to do it quickly on the fly.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks again for taking the time to respond to my question.... I downloaded the manual & couldn't find anything either.... so I guess I'll forget the M550 & go with the the M580 that has the function.
Have a great day. 👍
@@jamescollins8397 Yea sorry I couldn't test it personally because I had to remove mine to test another dash cam recently. Good luck with the M580!
Can you take a snapshot with it also
Yep it can take photos also, but I believe it you have to trigger photo taking from the AZDOME app if I remember correctly.
Really need one.
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