Sudden, loud, 'whirring' noise? Elephant model: Has anyone else had this issue or found a method of fixing it?
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You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCY My penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not soldered, just attaches to a pair of pins on the control board,) plug in the new fan and replace the screws. Seriously, a monkey could do it.
1488110
When I turned it on the first time, I thought there was something wrong with it because I could barely hear that it was running. Needless to say, the noise level should not be an issue. :)
486365
I'd send it back if you can--I've had mine for a while and it oscillates just fine with no noise other than WD40 I wouldn't know what to do to it.
1475365
Mine made the same sound. I replaced the actuator and it fixed the problem.
226761
The whirring seems to be the focusing motor. Kind of bugs me to have that in the sound track of my videos. The image quality is better than the Sony SX41 (which I exchanged for this camera) but the sound on the Sony was crazy good with no sounds at all even if you listen at full volume! How about the IQ of the Canon and the sound of the Sony on one camera? :-) Gotta decide if I am going to keep this. If I don't, I'll be paying the restocking fee on both cameras.
897166
Sounds like a malfunction. Mine is completely silent. I would send it back.
1807194
No I have not noticed any strange noise in mine. Sounds like yours is defective.
821967
I've never heard a loud whirring with my unit. The only time the disc makes noise is when it is first loading. If it is a home made DVD, the player makes lots of "searching" noises, but when it finally starts to play, it is very quiet. I'd say your friend has a defective unit.
1429108
Yes I just received mine and right out of the box making a loud clicking noise, what did you do? Help
999125
Tried mine last night for the first time, makes so much noise that I had to go back to my old unit. Will try again in a different area and see if that helps
2160863
I could have just gotten a lemon. But the device sounds like it is over working. Air pumps do make a slight noise, I have had fish tanks from salt water to warm fresh water to cold fresh water and have used a number of air pumps (sorry I can't remember the brand names). This one is the loudest I have come across. I am definitely going to go with another brand in the future. Hope this helps.
712566
We have actually experienced the same issue with the banging sound. It isn't consistent from use to use or even within one session. It doesn't appear to alter the performance, but it is certainly annoying. It isn't clear what the cause is so I'm hoping it isn't causing internal damage to the machine.
211912
Mine is noisier than I would expect at times, but nothing that has caused me too much alarm. I thought I heard it click a few times, but so far nothing reproducible or any overheating.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller
226760
My fs200 absolutely has the whir and clicking noises. I have not found a solution at this point.
853258
WE had no trouble with the video part but I like the other answer it sounds like what my laptop did automatically. Are you plugged in all the way? I don't remember if the directions came with a trouble shoot section. We had to do the sound check twice before the sound worked. does Kinobo have their own web site? Good luck
1978259
I am having the same problem and it is driving me nuts. It is on my iPhone and 4g iPod and I have a lexus is 250 so it isnt because my products are old. I get a whirring sound whenever my car accelerates, So I am assuming this feedback is caused by the cigarette lighter. Now if there were a way to filter out the feedback