XR-1 Loop Recording: How It Works and File Safety | CHIGEE Support

XR-1 Loop Recording: Always On by Design (File Safety Explained)

This article applies to the CHIGEE XR-1 dash cam.
Your XR-1 is designed to record continuously without interruption. To achieve this, it uses loop recording, which ensures you always capture the latest footage without worrying about storage running out.

What Is Loop Recording?

Loop recording saves video in short segments — usually 1, 2, or 3 minutes long. When the memory card becomes nearly full, the XR-1 will automatically start overwriting the oldest unlocked files with new recordings.
This means recording never stops, even on long rides. If your memory card is larger, more video clips will be stored before the loop recording process begins. In other words:
  • Smaller SD card → loop recording starts sooner.
  • Larger SD card → more footage is retained before old files are overwritten.

Why Loop Recording Is Essential

Loop recording is fundamental because it ensures your XR-1 never runs out of storage. Even during long rides, it keeps recording seamlessly by recycling old footage.
Storing footage in short clips also makes it easier to review and retrieve specific events compared to searching through one long video.

Choosing Video Segment Length

You can set the segment length in the CHIGEE GO app:
  • 1 minute → easier to locate specific events.
  • 2 minutes → a balanced option.
  • 3 minutes → fewer files to manage, good for longer scenes.

Collision Lock and Manual Lock

Your XR-1 includes a G-sensor collision detection system. When enabled, the XR-1 automatically locks and protects footage if it detects a sudden impact or collision.
  • You can set the sensitivity level to Off, High, Medium, or Low in the CHIGEE GO app, depending on your riding conditions.
  • Locked files are protected and cannot be overwritten by loop recording.
  • In addition, you can manually lock a video in two ways:
    • Press the lock button on the Wired GPS Handlebar Controller — the fastest way to protect footage while riding.
    • Lock the video in the CHIGEE GO app during playback.
This gives you full control over which recordings are preserved.

If You Can't Lock in Time

If you're unable to press the lock button immediately during an event, you have two quick alternatives:
  • Press the photo button on the Wired GPS Handlebar Controller to capture a photo at that moment.
  • Take a screenshot on your phone while the footage is playing in the CHIGEE GO app.
Both carry a timestamp, making it much easier to locate the exact video segment later within the XR-1 recordings.

Important Notes

The XR-1 is not an action camera:
    • It does not allow manual control of start/stop recording. If you need to completely stop the XR-1 from recording, you must disconnect the camera cable(s) from the XR-1 host unit or cut power to the device itself.
    • It is not designed for exporting very long, continuous footage.
Instead, the system is optimized for safety recording:
    • Ensuring video files are properly saved even in the event of a sudden power loss or crash.
    • Preventing critical footage from being lost due to unexpected interruptions.


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