Got a hd380...... Only seems to record about 8/10 files then the rest say corrupt file?? (Or similar)

Any techy wizards out there have any clues

Many thanks tt  Tony....... tt's little tiger http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic20905.html

There is a program called SDFormatter, available on the blackvue website, format the card using that program, not windows format. Try the card again and if it stops all well and good, if it persists dump the card. Despite being solid state they do 'wear out'.

HTH

Paul

Thx Paul

Let you know how I get on

Thx Tony....... tt's little tiger http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic20905.html

what size card is it?
did it ever work ok
dont use the format option from blackvue, use sdformatter, if possible select FAT32 

The micro card is 32 I think and never worked properly, a friend formatted it for me as we had the same blackvue.....

What is FAT32??

Thx tt  Tony....... tt's little tiger http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic20905.html

ok, most likely if it never worked, then it is either faulty, or a fake ( there are lots around)

FAT32 is a file system ( one of many ), usually best for the larger cards 

On my Blackvue 550 you format the card when it is in the unit by keeping a button pressed for about 4 seconds. The instructions supplied with these things are rubbish.
Why are these things so damn fiddly & you have to come on forums to find the answers? I only found the above formatting answer on here!! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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pcheaven wrote:

ok, most likely if it never worked, then it is either faulty, or a fake ( there are lots around)

FAT32 is a file system ( one of many ), usually best for the larger cards

The SDFormatter will format the card correctly, check it and make sure it is ready for the files to go on, the built in 'formatter' simply deletes the files that have been written, for all intents and purposes, it doesn't do a 'proper' job, as it leaves intact the system files on the card.

SD formatter

I've had similar issues with my Blackvue. Formatting as suggested has always fixed the issue. I now do it regularly - every couple of weeks or when I remember to!  2011 SD4 HSE Auto
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Where did you get the card TT, I've had this with fake cards, it may tell you it's a 32gb one but really it's a 16gb, or even an 8gb reproganpmmed to tell you its 32gb, records a bit the the rest of the files are corrupted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Detecting-fake-f...853/g.html p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

thanks for all the advice and support, used the original 8g sd card that came with the camera used sd formatter and it worked a treat..... nt big enough for a full day out like yesterday so will buy a new larger card

many thanks tt  Tony....... tt's little tiger http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic20905.html

I use Delkin SD cards, they have been tested and approved for Blackvue devices
for me - they cured all card related issues

sadly, they cost a little more than other makes, stay away from larger size Sandisk cards
they will give issues 

I just bought a Maplins 32GB card but that is/was for another camera system I bought (VACRON) but going to take it back for a refund as it comes with a CD Rom which you need to install to format the system. Unfortunately the CD Rom won't install. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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tt, what class SD card did you use? From my (limited) knowledge of SD cards, a class 10 card would be best for recording continuously on a camera in HD. Class 10 cost more, than say class 4, but will cope with the higher read/write speed needed.

I used a 32Gb class 4 in a video camera and experienced the same problems after a few files of writing, then moved to a 16Gb class 10 and never had a problem since.

As it happened the 32Gb was a replacement one after the first failed within 12 months of purchase. This one also ended up in the bin as it proved unreliable used in a tablet. 2016 BMW X3 30d SE in red
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