Use only cables with solid copper conductors if it doesn't say which it is in the specs it's probably CCA. Note to those using adapters and separate cables: Cheap cables can be a problem, as most are "CCA" which degrade over time. Use of a lesser PS here will likely result in reliability problems. Note to Viofo owners: These cams need to use the supplied PS's for reliability, and Viofo supplies good ones so use them. PS problems are about half of the common failure issues with dashcams so it's not worth doing a permanent install with a cheap PS. Cheap PS's often have a low output which can cause a more current-hungry cam to malfunction. What I have found through all this is that cheap PS's will probably fail before the cam does, so use good stuff instead (including cables). My 2.4A Anker 2-port ciggie-lighter adapter PS lost one side after 4+ years of the rough conditions it lived in (no complaint, it's good stuff). With most of my cheap cams the supplied PS dies several months or a year into the game- I have only one cheap PS that still works, two medium-grade PS's still work, and one top-grade PS works fine. I do not follow my own advice though, as the many cams in my workvan are being powered with more-or-less permanent PS's with me switching the cams around as I need to. For maintaining the warranty (and usually for reliability too) it's best to stay with supplied PS's and recommended SD cards.
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