Dash Cam
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You say "no leads showing" what is the black cable-like item coming out of the rear of the camera, please?
Also, it says in the description, there is an app - so I assume manual controls are on the unit itself and the camera can also be controlled remotely from your phone, is that correct?
Does the camera record events in a number of short file packets or does it do so in one continuous loop i.e. like a GoPro, and overwrite when the memory card is full?
Regards,
[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
Also, it says in the description, there is an app - so I assume manual controls are on the unit itself and the camera can also be controlled remotely from your phone, is that correct?
Does the camera record events in a number of short file packets or does it do so in one continuous loop i.e. like a GoPro, and overwrite when the memory card is full?
Regards,
[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
No response from the OP as yet but I did manage to obtain the following info from an American site:-
The Porsche Dashcam is suitable for making videos of driving situations and parking manoeuvres. It is operated via a special app where all settings can be carried out. Recorded videos are saved on the supplied SD card and continuously overwritten. If the Dashcam detects a strong vibration or the radar sensor is triggered, the recorded video is stored separately and is not overwritten. Recordings can be downloaded directly from the SD card or via the app.
"Drive" Mode: Recording begins automatically when the engine is started. If a vibration event occurs, the 10 seconds before the event and the time after the event are stored separately. The vibration sensor can be disabled for filming on the race track using the "Continuous" setting in the app. "Park" mode: During parking manoeuvres, the Dashcam is in sleep mode but ready for operation. Recording is triggered by the radar sensor or the vibration sensor. The duration and scope of sleep mode vary depending on the vehicle model and equipment. Details: [ul][*]Video recording in QHD[*]Audio recording (can be disabled)[*]GPS sensor[*]Radar sensor for recording a video if an object approaches the vehicle (depending on vehicle model and equipment)[*]Vibration sensor (depending on vehicle model)[*]Lens with polarization filter for reducing reflections and improving color and contrast[*]Windscreen bracket for secure mounting[*]Includes camera and mounting and vehicle cable set[/ul] Intended for models pre-wired for this option, but can be retrofitted to cars which are not prewired: [ul][*]All Taycan models[*]All Boxster models - 2017-2022[*]All Cayman models - 2017-2022[*]All Macan models - 2019-2022[*]All Panamera models - 2017-2022[*]All Cayenne models - 2019-2022[/ul]Installation details are coming soon. Professional installation required. Hope this helps anyone looking to invest in this new accessory. Regards, [font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
The Porsche Dashcam is suitable for making videos of driving situations and parking manoeuvres. It is operated via a special app where all settings can be carried out. Recorded videos are saved on the supplied SD card and continuously overwritten. If the Dashcam detects a strong vibration or the radar sensor is triggered, the recorded video is stored separately and is not overwritten. Recordings can be downloaded directly from the SD card or via the app.
"Drive" Mode: Recording begins automatically when the engine is started. If a vibration event occurs, the 10 seconds before the event and the time after the event are stored separately. The vibration sensor can be disabled for filming on the race track using the "Continuous" setting in the app. "Park" mode: During parking manoeuvres, the Dashcam is in sleep mode but ready for operation. Recording is triggered by the radar sensor or the vibration sensor. The duration and scope of sleep mode vary depending on the vehicle model and equipment. Details: [ul][*]Video recording in QHD[*]Audio recording (can be disabled)[*]GPS sensor[*]Radar sensor for recording a video if an object approaches the vehicle (depending on vehicle model and equipment)[*]Vibration sensor (depending on vehicle model)[*]Lens with polarization filter for reducing reflections and improving color and contrast[*]Windscreen bracket for secure mounting[*]Includes camera and mounting and vehicle cable set[/ul] Intended for models pre-wired for this option, but can be retrofitted to cars which are not prewired: [ul][*]All Taycan models[*]All Boxster models - 2017-2022[*]All Cayman models - 2017-2022[*]All Macan models - 2019-2022[*]All Panamera models - 2017-2022[*]All Cayenne models - 2019-2022[/ul]Installation details are coming soon. Professional installation required. Hope this helps anyone looking to invest in this new accessory. Regards, [font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
Hi Clive, I wrote "No dangling cables", referring to my previous and other dash cams which connect into the 12v socket in the centre console. There is a power lead of course which is only 80mm long and laid very neatly against the windshield into the centre switch panel. Its a neat job.
Your reply to your other questions are correct as in the UK version of the instruction manual which is also very well put set out.
Your reply to your other questions are correct as in the UK version of the instruction manual which is also very well put set out.
Thanks for your follow up.
You actually wrote, "Fully integrated. no leads showing, looks like a factory option." So I was just trying to clarify in more detail how the completed installation looked. Maybe a slightly wider angle photo would help when you have the time.
BTW I have added your post to the Register's "Technically Speaking" index as I'm sure this topic will be of interest to fellow members who might be considering this accessory in the future.
Regards,
[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
You actually wrote, "Fully integrated. no leads showing, looks like a factory option." So I was just trying to clarify in more detail how the completed installation looked. Maybe a slightly wider angle photo would help when you have the time.
BTW I have added your post to the Register's "Technically Speaking" index as I'm sure this topic will be of interest to fellow members who might be considering this accessory in the future.
Regards,
[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
Does this dash cam have forward and rear facing cameras, or is it forward facing only?
Google search reveals this https://www.porscheteesside.co.uk/about-us/2021/porsche-tequipment-front-mounted-dash-cam/porsche%20tequipment%20front%20mounted%20dash%20cam~teesside~~newsmodel~en.
I haven't been able to find it on the Porsche Tequipment site, though it ought to be there somewhere.
I haven't been able to find it on the Porsche Tequipment site, though it ought to be there somewhere.
Thanks for your link, but it isn't really clear, it states front mounted camera so i presume it is capturing images in forward direction only, probably left ambiguous for a reason.
[ul][*]Front-mounted camera[*]Video recording in QHD[*]Polarisation filter to reduce reflection and provide excellent colour contrast[*]GPS, radar and vibration sensors[*]Drive mode and Park mode[*]Footage review on dashcam app[/ul]
[ul][*]Front-mounted camera[*]Video recording in QHD[*]Polarisation filter to reduce reflection and provide excellent colour contrast[*]GPS, radar and vibration sensors[*]Drive mode and Park mode[*]Footage review on dashcam app[/ul]
woodstock said:
The US price is around £350 ($475) + fitting, so that seems quite a pricey piece of kit compared to available aftermarket units.
Maybe the OP would be prepared to let us know the total UK cost when fitted to the Macan.
Regards,
[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]
Did BazDen pay this much? Would be interested to hear. I really can't understand why these items aren't integrated into the PCM these days (front and rear cameras).
JaseGTS said:
As long as they are not hard wired in you will be fine.
I have had them fitted in my current and previous Porsche cars and they have all been serviced under warranty at the OPC with no issues at all.
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