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
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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.
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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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There is a variable speed control on the recorder. I haven't used it...but it's there. Can imagine it would be helpful if one was dictating into the machine.
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So why mine doesnt work , when I do the same. On the timed recording. I can quick record just cant time record .???
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The unit turns on when it starts to record a program. Right after you shedule a future program, you can turn off the machine with the relote. It should turn off, if it does not, either it is recording a previously recorded program or the unit is defective. The remote buttons are not very good. sometimes you have to press a few times.
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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
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The ability to "pause" is a software function. Audacity works well and you should have the normal functions of STOP, PAUSE, RECORD. You may want to read the other User Remarks before making a buying decision. The system works well for my purposes.
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Hello. Sony's webpage for this item does not supply information about paused Podcasts playback functionality, but most devices will standardly resume a Podcast if you close the program and then go back into the same podcast. Usually Podcasts do not resume when you switch between Podcasts.Thank you
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I used mine to record a recorded movie to another DVDR. I had trouble going to the beginning since it does have a resume play. I even took the disk out and shut off my player. the disk I was playing kept starting over
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This recorder is actually very well-designed. When you first press the record button the recorder enters the record-pause mode so that you can appropriately set your recording level. This should always be done before recording so that your recordings don't run into gross distortion from excessive recording levels. Once you set the recording level, all you need to do is press the record button a second time to record.The operation of the unit is very well-explained in the manual.
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For an intermittent problem like that, it might be an issue with the way you are recording. If the volume is all the way down, the recording will be as well. It says in the (admittedly ESL but not too bad) instructions that if "playback volume is 0 then recording volume will be 0" or something like that. Check your volume knob and try to record one that did not work before. Also, did you do it on Automatic or manual? If Auto, maybe there is an issue with the player catching the pauses correctly.
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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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Hi, please install the battery. Then press the "PLAY/PAUSE" button to switch on the voice recorder. After that, please switch on the "REC" button, you can start record now.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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you can pause the video play back, but not really the video recording (which is no different than stopping the recording...which you can do). It's cheap, water resistant...but the mic is not well designed for heavy water use. I also have trouble with it sometimes giving me a "slow media" error. I don't use mine anymore and would not reccomend it to anyone.
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My flip mino hd froze after shooting for 20 minutes today. By 'froze' I mean, it kept recording, but I couldn't get it to stop. I couldn't zoom in or out or turn it off... none of the buttons worked. I let it sit for a few minutes, then tried again, and I was able to shut it off. I turned it back on, and everything worked fine. I hope the problem doesn't occur again, but who knows.
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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.
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Yes it has a pause button during playback. During recording, it does not. You would just hit the record button again and it would stop recording.