record pause switch Anyone having trouble starting and stopping recordings? It often takes me a number of presses to do either. Are all the units like this?Thanks.
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At first I did have that issue - it takes a bit of getting used to. I find that if I press the red button with my left index finger, I manage to hit it at the correct angle. Right hand doesn't work so well. I'm right handed btw
691242
I returned my flip ultra 30 minute camcorder because of the inconsistency of the record button. I got another one, and then I had the same problems with the second one. Obvious design flaw.
691243
Not to be stupid, but will this camera pause? I mean can you pause while recording and then start again without it being a new movie? Thanks
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What I found on this highly annoying issue is that the button is too small for my thumb. But the symptom should appear when trying to start too. The work around is to build up the button to make it easier to push. I've used trimmed rubber bumper pads, but I'm thinking a drop or two of some kind of glue might be better.
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I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a different camera. Should you discover a solution to this problem I do hope you'll post. I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a... » Read More I've had the same problem with my ultra plus since day one. It was a gift and I didn't pursue taking it back to the original retailer. I've discovered that by holding the pause/record button in for a second or two it works better, but even this doesn't work every time. At times I have to turn the camera off while recording in order to stop recording. Really aggravating. Wish I could be of more help but it appears to be a widespread problem with this video camera. Otherwise I'd recommend this neat little camera to anybody. Since it seems to be a widespread problem I'd suggest folks buy a different camera. Should you discover a solution to this problem I do hope you'll post. « Show Less
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Thanks for the reply. I ended up putting a small adhesive form pad on the button to make it easier to press. That seems to be working.
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I have been having MAJOR problems getting the red 'rec' button to stop an in-process recording! Often, it doesn't stop at all, and I have to turn the unit off AS IT'S RECORDING!!! VERY ANNOYING.
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I have the same problem. I actually have gotten to the point of powering off the unit (after I finally get it to record)
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does anyone know how to get to the recording mode so that you can change the recording time to either sp or lp playing time thanks
299040
There is an on/off switch that you use when you need it to record or stop recording. It won't automatically start recording for you. And it doesn't need to be plugged into any device when you want to record only when you need to listen to your recordings or when it is charging. And in case this is helpful to you or anyone else, I have the Microsoft surface and it won't play on there because there isn't an app i can use to play it, but it will play back on my laptop and computer because both devices already have a program that it can play the recordings on. Hope this info helps!
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Hello,Recording is rather simple with this machine. Once turned on , press record, let it initialize, press record,,again. You have to hit the stop button twice for it to stop recording. to play back hit play. Your recording should play back. I have several of these recorders and one does not playback through the recorder only through the computer. I had no problem getting the company to send a replacement.
790856
Not to record, no. Unless I missed it somewhere. You get a new file whenever you start and stop recording.
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You have to flip a switch to re-record the message. When it is on "On" it cannot be changed. It will play the same thing every push.
62072
Hi again. Just tried mine out while recording a video and zooming in and out just as you asked, and it's silent. Sorry -- it does seem that you've got a lemon.
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It really is an issue. It takes several seconds to determine distance and volume level before starting the recording. You never really know when the recording is kicking in.
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I returned the item a long time ago, but I think you can actually come into a show already on the air, press "rec" and start watching, and then after that you can press "pause" and "play" all you wish. You cannot do this with a show that you set to record and then walked in on mid-way. Nor can you do the "rec/pause" trick while the unit is already recording a show - without messing up your recording.
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I have the same problem, I can do a one time recording but not a timed recording. According to the instruction manual set up for time recording and set input on/standby switch to standby. What am I doing wrong.
875150
Yes, that's correct, it's just that in order to pause\play you need a longer press, and also to switch song it's a press and turn... so sometimes the press is not long enough or the rotation isn't "close" enough to the press, so it goes into rider to rider pairing... muting the device for about 5 seconds, announcing the failure to connect and goes back to where it was, sometimes it even gets the last command and song changes, even though it went into pairing.
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If you are playing a video of course you can pause it and resume it. If you are talking to do that while you are recording a video I did not see that option.
735562
According to the instructions, in the Menu there is an option for Audio Record - "On/Off". I have never used this option---I leave it in the default Audio mode (On).
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No. The on switch once slid down, quickly activate the recorder immediately. When talking and have paused in speech, the recorder doesn't record until you speak: this is done when you set VOICE CUT on. I really like this feature -- no dead spaces in recording.
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Yes, you can pause the recording on this device and then pick up recording by hitting the record button again. In response to SuperAcct answer below: You will only end up with a new chapter if you STOP the recording not if you PAUSE the recording. I have used another model of this device for the past 3 years in many outdoor settings. I am a professional equine videographer. The other device has held up well it is just tried and dirty so now that I have this one I can clean up the other one. I recommend not putting anymore then 2 hours of footage on a DVD as the quality decreases dramatically when you go over 2 hrs.
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The player has a pause button on it and you can pause as long as you like but if you hit the stop button and turn the machine off - hoping to resume it will go back to the beginning. No resume button.
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I am not sure about the voice you are talking about. The units I have don't have the voice every two minutes. It only say "start recording" when turn on and "stop recording" when turn off. Can you try reseting it?