In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of installing an SD card in a V380 Dual Lens PTZ outdoor WiFi camera and configuring recording settings for continuous or movement-based recording.
Steps to Install the SD Card:
- Power Off the Camera: Before you install or remove the memory card, ensure that the camera is powered off to safeguard both the card and the camera itself.
- Access the Memory Card Slot: Open the memory card waterproof case, which is located at the bottom of the camera.
- Insert the Memory Card: Insert the memory card as shown in the video. The camera supports up to 128GB of memory, so choose accordingly. To insert or eject the memory card, gently push on the card.
- Turn On the Camera: After installing the memory card, turn on the camera.
Configuring the Memory Card:
- Initial Configuration: Note that the newly inserted memory card must be configured for the first time. Once the camera boots up, you can configure it using the mobile app.
- Using the V380 Pro App:
- Open the V380 app and navigate to the camera section.
- Click on the three dots icon within the camera section, then select ‘Settings’.
- The camera settings will appear. Select the “Recording Settings” option.
- Here, you can see the memory card storage status, including the free and used space.
- Formatting the SD Card: If you want to start recording fresh or if the memory card is in abnormal status, you can format the SD card by clicking on the “Format SD Card” option. You will hear a voice prompt once the memory card formatting is completed.
- Recording Configuration:
- Navigate to the ‘Recording Settings’ again to check the status of the memory card.
- Configure motion-based recording or continuous recording with either high-definition or standard-definition video quality formats.
Viewing Recorded Footage:
- Live Stream Indicator: The successful memory card setup will display the recording mode status icon when the camera is in live stream.
- Playback Option:
- Let’s check the recorded footage after some time using the playback option.
- The ‘playback’ option is available on the camera live page. Click on the ‘playback’ option to view recorded footage from the memory card.
- In playback, the videos are categorized by timeline and event group. Select any one that is convenient for you.
- You can see both continuous and event-based recordings as per the recording configuration under the “MicroSD Card” option.
- Timeline and Event Group:
- To switch to the ‘Timeline’ option to view continuous recordings, scroll the timeline bar to adjust the timing.
- The ‘Event Group’ shows movement-based clips available when motion is detected and recorded.
- Capturing and Downloading Footage: In the playback footage, you can capture snapshots or download clips to store them in your phone’s memory, corresponding to their respective icons.
Conclusion:
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