Does the device start record the moment you push the record button, or does it take a while? Can recording start w/out looking at the device?
639433
I have found there is a slight delay of 1-2 seconds. I turn it on then take a deep breath and I'm good to go.Hope this helps.
639434
It takes a few seconds before recording starts after you push record. As for looking at it, I don't think it knows if you're looking at it or not. Just push the record button, look wherever you want.
364512
Yes. Turning on the power starts recording in a few seconds. The recording time depends on the memory stick inserted. A few hours on mine. In record mode it breaks the segments into a couple of minutes each so you don't end up with huge long recording times of useless information. There is also an editing software included with the camera. Overall, this camera seems pretty good.
1937884
If the battery is completely empty, it may need a few minutes to get enough of a charge to start recording. It does, however, record normally when hooked up for charging.
746700
The camera records continuously. When it reaches the end it starts recording over. If something happens and you want to save something you hit a button and stops recording.
376248
When you program it to record a show, it will turn itself on to record the show and then back off when done. If you want to record something that's already started, change to the right channel, and just hit the record button.
561687
Yes, one button allow you to start/stop the recording. About the ten minutes I think It can, depends on the battery.
498914
Hi:Hi:Yes, the process is automatic, in any case there are several options on the recording mode, the default is to overwrite. I hope this information will help ..Regards
272471
Not that I'm aware of. Once you turn it on and wait 5-7 seconds, it starts recording.
1323122
The insert says 7 seconds. But I recorded once. I tried another take that got messed up and then it wouldn't record past that. It doesn't work.
1089249
No. The first time you press the record button it starts recording. Press it again and it stops. When you press it again it starts a new file. When you play them back in the camera they will be strung together but when they are loaded into your computer they will be separate files and you will have to use software to make one continuous video.
707392
It will record while plugged in however I have found it will only work if the camera is recording before it is plugged in.
790853
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.
824869
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.
1681694
No, there are two buttons on the side. One to start and stop the video and one to take pictures. There is a light on top that lets you know when you are recording.
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It is normal for this and all portable digital recorders I can think of to go into Pause when you first press Record (you have to press Record a second time or else press Play during the Record-Pause--either work with this device). However, if the time counter actually shows that recording has begun by counting up the seconds and THEN the recorder pauses, that is a problem. Would not call it junk if that is the problem. These devices are miniature computers, and Quality Assurance might only be sampling build lots instead of stress-testing every unit in this price range. I have found this recorder to meet my needs as a good recorder of spoken word. (I did not buy it for recording live music.) It is normal for this and all portable digital recorders I can think of to go into Pause when you first press Record (you have to press Record a second time or else press Play during the Record-Pause--either work with this device). However, if the time counter actually shows that recording has begun by counting up the seconds and THEN the recorder pauses, that is a problem. Would not call it junk if that is the problem. These devices are miniature computers, and Quality Assurance might only be sampling build lots instead of stress-testing every unit in this price range. I have found this... » Read More It is normal for this and all portable digital recorders I can think of to go into Pause when you first press Record (you have to press Record a second time or else press Play during the Record-Pause--either work with this device). However, if the time counter actually shows that recording has begun by counting up the seconds and THEN the recorder pauses, that is a problem. Would not call it junk if that is the problem. These devices are miniature computers, and Quality Assurance might only be sampling build lots instead of stress-testing every unit in this price range. I have found this recorder to meet my needs as a good recorder of spoken word. (I did not buy it for recording live music.) « Show Less
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Easy, pretty much press a button to record and press a button to play. If you press stop, then it will start a new recording session the next time you press record.
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P.S. I forgot, I think it will allow pausing while recording.... but have not tried it myself.