DVR and live lighter socket :(

[lok]

Just bought a Prestigio Roadrunner DVR (on dash camera).

It has cool option to start REC at ignition on, and stop recording when ignition is off.

But seems that cig.lighter socket remains live all the time.

Cigarete adapter is rated at 5V@1A.

1. Is there any way to turn off 12V lighter socket in ignition off state?

2. Will it drain Yeti accu after few days of non-driving?

[BossFox]

If you are going to use it in the car a lot I'd hardwire in a power lead (rather than have one trailing across the cabin) and wire it directly to an ignition live from the dash or fusebox.

[rockhopper]

Like the Tom Tom permanent live that the Great Yeti did in his excellent guide in the technical guide section.

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[rockhopper]

You can either use a switched or permanent live depending which fuse you use.

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[lok]

If you are going to use it in the car a lot I'd hardwire in a power lead (rather than have one trailing across the cabin) and wire it directly to an ignition live from the dash or fusebox.

Thanks, that will do the trick.

I will use it permanently in the car.

Cig. adapter is 5V (not 12v), I already hide the adapter cable nicely trough wood trim.