record pause switch: Anyone having trouble starting and stopping recordings?
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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
98366
Hello kbrass. As a part of normal operation, you cannot pause while taking a video. "Pause" button will only work for playing videos on the camcorder. You may use the "start/stop" button instead to pause the video in which it will create different files for each recordings. Then you can just combine those split video files you have taken using a software like PlayMemories Home software. Ely
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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
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.
636066
There is no on-off button. You have to plug and unplug, or turn off through device. Device should control recording.
1120082
Every time you turn it on. Now if you just pause or stop recording then start up again, there is no warning.
1609004
The pause button is the same as the record button. So if you're recording and want to pause the recording, just press the rec/pause button.
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.
1588506
To a point. Not many settings or options, but you can start and stop recording and playback on the phone app
288070
When you plug it in, it turns on and starts recording automaticaly. There is a button to pause recording if you want. When you unplug it, it turns off in a little while or you can just press the on/off button to turn it off manually
325361
With the device on, push the "m" button on top, arrow down twice to "loop recording," push "rec" button. Now arrow down and select 3, 5 , or 10 by pushing "rec" button. Make sure loop recording is NOT turned off.
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you can record on usb stick and you can also leave a pause between recordings
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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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No, there's no pause function to record multiple times during the 10 second sequence. You would have to plan how to get all your sounds on the recording in one shot. Hope that helps.
395839
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.
224241
I'm not sure about that. I couldn't find a setting for that, just make sure the "Loop Recording" is not set to "Off". Other than that I don't know what the issue might be, sorry.
395841
No it doesn't have a pause, just the square red record button that you push to start and stop. It is very basic, but it does zoom and take both video and stills and the reason we bought it was for underwater filming while SNUBA diving and snorkeling.