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I totally agree.  As long as well-meaning folks like Ex-Navy talk about selling after-market stuff that might make the R2 work as originally advertised (and probably void the warranty, by the way), I doubt that Neuros will ever come out with a firmware to fix the auto-record problem.  Neuros should at least have the gonads to admit whether or not this can be fixed and if so, when we can expect something.

I have steered others away from this device until they get this fixed.  Thanks, but no thanks Ex-Navy, I think you have convinced Neuros to never fix this problem.

As an addendum, it would seem to be a simple line of code to make the NR2 work the way it should.  Since it already starts recording after the first detected video signal (and then turns off when the signal is off), it would only take a small effort to code the new firmware to again turn on the next time an active video signal is detected.  You could simply make this an option in the Menu.  Please, make this happen soon!!

quote:Originally posted by Skeeter

quote:Originally posted by FJ

The Auto Record feature works once for now. After one recording it goes back to the OFF default setting. I sent a request to our engineers and they are looking at it. I can not tell you when it will be done, but I can tell you they are working on it.

FJ

FJ, this is the first time someone from Neuros has addressed this problem.  I am very happy that you see this as an issue that needs to be fixed.  I know of several people in my area that are ready to buy the NR2 just as soon as this is corrected.  Please keep us posted.  Thanks.

quote:Originally posted by Ex-Navy

One quick fix around this problem is to:
Use a remote as a control panel:

...Take another length of ribbon cable (2 leads) and solder one lead to one side of the record button. Solder the other lead to the other side of the button...

...The software engineering guys can take their time.............lol...

Ex-Navy

No offense, but how is this supposed to allow the automatic recording of a video source whenever that source is active???  I have hacked a remote as you outlined and it still requires YOU to be there to PRESS the record button and to stop it by pressing the record button a second time.  This is NOT a solution to the problem, at least not that I can determine.  If I am missing something here, please enlighten me.  Otherwise, please don't give Neuros the impression that you have found a solution when there is none except for a firmware update.  I still believe Neuros should make this "Auto Record" feature "work as advertised" with the appropriate firmware revision.  It will definitely increase their sales and decrease the amount of returns for false advertising.

quote:Originally posted by FJ

The Auto Record feature works once for now. After one recording it goes back to the OFF default setting. I sent a request to our engineers and they are looking at it. I can not tell you when it will be done, but I can tell you they are working on it.

FJ

FJ, this is the first time someone from Neuros has addressed this problem.  I am very happy that you see this as an issue that needs to be fixed.  I know of several people in my area that are ready to buy the NR2 just as soon as this is corrected.  Please keep us posted.  Thanks.

quote:Originally posted by Fishy Dave

This just leaves me with the problem of my 1GB CF card - any idea how I would format it?

I had the same problem, CF card not recognized by the PC.  My solution was to re-format the card inside the Recorder-2.  I think I had to do it several times before it was finally recognized in the PC.  But, it finally worked.  I doubt your CF card is faulty.

I got mine from Zipzoomfly (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=280891) for $130 with free shipping.

quote:Originally posted by mardibloke
I set the AUTO record to YES, but it only works once. The unit then goes back to AUTO record being set to NO.

I'm glad to see that I am not the only one with this problem.  It seems Ex-Navy has figured out how to make this work properly.  Maybe he (or someone else) can enlighten us?  I am trying to set up a security system.  I have an outdoor video camera that turns on when motion is detected.  I want the Recorder2 to record only when the camera is active.  And, yes, I do leave the Recorder2 powered on at all times.  As stated by Mardibloke, it will only work once, which definitely makes this product less functional for me. Hopefully this will be addressed in a new firmware or do Mardibloke and I have defective units?  Thank you.