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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You can't pause the record, you just stop it and you get a new file whenever you start and stop recording.
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So this recorder does not have a PAUSE while record function? That means that you have to record commercials while recording. I had a SONY GX-300 that had that feature.
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I am still having difficulties with the USB Cassette working. I thought it was me, but a friend that is really savy in recording said that the USB Cassette is stopping during play back. Now I will need to find how to get a replacement. Waited a long time for this one to arrive only to find out it is partially inoperative.
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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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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.
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It doesnt pause. When you stop and restart, it's recorded as a new video on the card. Windows Movie Maker works excellent for piecing the clips back together.
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There are settings that you can edit. I run mine for 5 minutes max. It's perfect though. I might actually change into a minute because it does loop recording with no gaps and it does not take as long to transfer a file over vs the 5 minute clips. I don't remember off the top of my head but you first must stop any recording. Then you push the little button on the bottom (normally turns the screen on or off while it is recording) and it will pull up the settings menu. Play around in that and you will see how different options and you can change your record options there. I also chose to have my display turn off my itself after 1 minute (its the fastest). I entered my licenses plant number as well. It's a great device with lots of options. Check it out and you get into the settings. :)
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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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there is a little bit of difference on these recorders even though they are the same serial numbers. the silver one with the black face u can stop anytime for as long as you like the little square button at the bottom it will stop when u come back just hit the play button. you can use the play/stop button and do the same thing.i also have one of the black ones and they are different hope it helps some
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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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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.
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I'm still getting used to mine, but, yes, you can start recording right away. Just hit the red rec/pause button. Every time you stop a recording (by hitting the black stop button), then hit the rec/pause, it starts a new recorded file. I'm still tinkering with mine and getting used to the fast-forward and rewind functions, but I like it so far. If you haven't downloaded the complete user manual, you should. It'll answer any questions you have about operating the recorder.
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1st souloution when you hit record once, it goes into a pre record mode, the rec light should blink, this is so you can check the levels etc, once you hit record a second time it will start recording 2nd soloution: there is an auto record setting, at first you might think than means like a camera on auto to just set levels etc automatically but its not. The auto record means that it will record when it "hears" something, and the sensitivity is adjustable. so once you hit record it may be stopping because the sounds is to low against the sensiotivity asettings. Disable the auto recording and you should be fine. This recorder is one of the nest on the market for a lot of reasons, i have 3 tascams models and 2 zooms, it take an hour or 2 to read the manuel but when your on location it pays to know your stuff
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There is no on-off button. You have to plug and unplug, or turn off through device. Device should control recording.
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I had sent that unit back within a week!...Mine wasn't recording right and I don't remember much now about its funtions. sorry I couldn't help!:)
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Am I understanding that you want to glue the Record button down, to effectually just the Power button to start recording. Short answer maybe not. I have these units and It seems that recording either starts or stops Once you release the button.