ROVE R2-4K FAQ #1
How many mins/hours of recording will each memory card sizes can hold?
We apologize that we don't have this part specifically drawn up. Soon, we will make this happen in our user manual. We always take a good opportunity to improve our instruction manual and products.
In the meantime, below are the details on how much time is stored on the memory card in the loop feature:
For 32GB Memory Card
- 4K 2880x 2160 @ 24fps: 2hr 40min
- Full HD 1920x1080 @ 60fps: 3hr 13min
- 1280x720 @ 120fps: 3hr 13min
For 64GB Memory Card
- 4K 2880x 2160 @ 24fps: 5hr 20min
- Full HD 1920x1080 @ 60fps: 6hr 27min
- 1280x720 @ 120fps: 6hr 27min
For 128GB Memory Card
- 4K 2880x 2160 @ 24fps: 10hr 40min
- Full HD 1920x1080 @ 60fps: 12hr 54min
- 1280x720 @ 120fps: 12hr 54min
For 256GB Memory Card
- 4K 2880x 2160 @ 24fps: 22hr 20min
- Full HD 1920x1080 @ 60fps: 25hr 48min
- 1280x720 @ 120fps: 25hr 48min
For 512GB Memory Card
- 4K 2880x 2160 @ 24fps: 44hr 40min
- Full HD 1920x1080 @ 60fps: 51hr 16min
- 1280x720 @ 120fps: 51hr 16min
These are approximate but close, give or take a few mins depending on the memory card.
The lower the resolution, the more it will hold, and the higher the resolution the less it will hold.
How to remove glares on videos?
A polarizer filter is required to remove glares from videos.
You can purchase a CPL (Circular Polarizing Filter), and apply in front of the lens to get rid of the reflection from the dashboard.
We don't have exact size CPL for ROVE R2-4K, however, if you can be little handy, you can use this one. Many of our customers have used this and they love it.
Please see this youtube video. https://youtu.be/O71yymGIhu4
Link of the CPL Filter that we recommend:
https://www.amazon.ca/Freewell-PL-Camera-Phantom-Advance/dp/B072B934ML
Will it work on verticle/flat windshield?
Due to the lens and GPS, the camera's mount will not work properly for an almost flat windshield (verticle).
It needs at least a 20° slope/angle for it to mount properly.
To remedy this, you can do one of the few things:
1. Mount the camera on the dashboard upside-down -- with the current camera's software, there is a new feature under the Video Settings called Rotate video. This feature allows you to flip your video 180 degrees to have the correct side of the image still when the camera is mounted upside-down.
2. Few of our customers are using this universal mount from Amazon for their RV truck with an almost flat windshield.
Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2CSD1D/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07K2CSD1D
Can you rotate the camera for 360-degree recording?
YES, sure you can. ROVE R2-4K comes with a 360-degree rotational mount (suction and sticky), so you can easily turn your camera 360 degrees OR at your preferred angle position if you need to record video at your side window or inside your vehicle.
Can you delete specific locked videos without formatting the card?
YES, you sure can delete only the lock videos or single video.
You can do so by three different ways.
(1) FROM CAMERA DIRECTLY.
a. First, you need to unlock the locked video before deleting it.
b. Go to the PLAYBACK Mode by pressing and holding the Menu button for 2-3 seconds twice and scroll each video.
c. When you see the locked video you would like to delete, press the OK button to select it and press the Menu button to go to the Playback Settings. (the locked video has a key icon on it)
d. Go to Protect setting and select "Unlock Current", and then go to Delete and select "Delete Current" to remove the specific video.
(2) USING YOUR iPhone or Android phone.
Connect the camera to your smartphone via Wi-Fi feature and use the ROVE App to delete specific video/s.
(3) USING YOUR PC/MAC
Insert your camera’s micro-SD card into the PC/MAC. Your locked videos are saved under the RO folder or Read-Only. Select the locked video you want to delete and press the Delete button on your keyboard or right-click the file and select “Delete.”
What is the maximum memory card size it can hold?
The new ROVE R2-4K can now support up to 512GB MAX size of memory card.
We recommend ROVE Ultimate Micro SD Card Class 10, a U3 speed memory card for its quality, durability, and faster read and write speed for 4K video recordings.
Almost all our customers use this card and they never complained about it. You can purchase it from our website easily or click here to buy one: ROVE Ultimate Micro SD Card
We also suggest that you please purchase it from your local store like Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, etc., that way you will always have a genuinely branded memory card.
Here's the card we recommend.
ROVE Ultimate Micro SD Card
Is it possible to set the speed in kilometers instead of miles?
YES, you sure can.
To change the speed unit to KM, please go to the Video Settings > Scroll down until you see Speed Unit option and select your preferred speed unit.
How does Parking Mode work? Do I need to manually turn ON/OFF Parking Mode each time when I start/turn off the car’s engine?
The ROVE R2-4K dash cam has 2 parking features. They are the Classic Parking Mode and the 24-HR Auto Trigger Parking Mode.
These features are two different features. They also act and work differently based on different needs.
Classic Parking Mode:
This feature allows your camera to record 1-min video on an internal battery if someone hits your vehicle when it is parked or when it is unattended, then if the impact triggers the G-Sensor, then the camera will turn ON and start recording for 1-min on an internal battery, then it will SAVE & LOCK that video, then the camera turns itself OFF automatically.
Now when you turn ON your vehicle again the camera will give you voice alert stating Parking Mode got activated while you were away.
The locked video will be saved under the RO or Read-Only folder.
You can check the saved and locked video either on the camera's Playback Mode, on your smartphone, or directly to your PC/MAC.
24-HR Auto Trigger Parking Mode:
PLEASE NOTE: ROVE’s custom-designed 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is required to use this new feature. You can purchase separately through this link: https://www.rovedashcam.com/products/rove-ultimate-3-lead-mini-usb-hard-wire-kit-for-dash-cam
OPTIONS:
- OFF
- Time-Lapse 1fps & G-Sensor
- Motion Detection & G-Sensor
We have custom designed this feature as many of our valued customers have requested. They have always asked us why you can’t design the parking mode or motion detection that can go into parking mode automatically. We are thrilled to inform you that we have developed this feature even better than you have requested. Thank you for your support and suggestions.
Time-Lapse 1fps & G-Sensor: (See how this feature works)
1. When this feature is set to ON and ROVE’s 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is installed properly.
2. Then, when you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position.
3. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the time lapse 1fps recording mode automatically.
4. 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 RO folder > then return to recording the time lapse 1fps.
(When the Parking Mode got activated, the camera will give you voice alert stating “Parking Mode got activated while you were away” when you turn ON your car the next time. If you hear this, you should check the locked videos to see what happened.)
5. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically STOP the time lapse 1fps & G-Sensor parking mode. Then it will go into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.
Motion Detection & G-Sensor: (See how this feature works)
1. When this feature is set to ON and ROVE’s 3-Lead Hardwire Kit is installed properly.
2. Then, when you turn OFF the car’s engine and turn the key to the lock position.
3. Then the camera will STOP the continuous video recording and it will go into the motion detection mode and the camera will stay ON and idle, but LCD will be off after some seconds.
4. Now the camera will only record video when it detects motion in front of the FOV of the camera and then it will record until there is no more motion is detected.
5. Now while the camera stays in Motion Detection mode, if someone hits your car and if the impact reaches the set G-Sensor level, then the camera will stop the motion detection mode > then it will start to record 1-min continuous video, save & lock that video in RO folder > then return back to the motion detection mode.
(When the Parking Mode got activated, the camera will give you voice alert stating “Parking Mode got activated while you were away” when you turn ON your car the next time. If you hear this, you should check the locked videos to see what happened.)
6. Now when you start your car for the next time, the camera will automatically STOP the motion detection & G-Sensor parking mode, and it will go back into normal video mode automatically to start the continuous video recording.
Can the time be set to 12/24-hour format?
YES, you can set your preferred hour format by going to the camera’s System Settings.
Also, to always have the correct time and date, we strongly suggest that you set the correct GMT value under the Time zone Settings.
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