I own the DR-05. During a wedding it stopped recording by itself and then started back up. Any thoughts?
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I have only had mine for a couple of months and have not seen that kind of behavior from it at this point. Is it possible that it was in your pocket and the stop button got bumped accidentally thereby initiating a pause, and then (again accidentally) the record button got bumped thereby re-starting the record operation from that pause?
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Thanks for your response to my comments. Hopefully the software update will fix it. I haven't even checked what version I have but have used it in preaching about 3 sermons (approx. 1 hr long each), 1 funeral (almost 1 hour) and graveside ceremony (about 23 minutes). So far, with that useage I have not experienced the particular problem you did. So far I am very pleased with its performance. What are your overall thoughts about it? Have you experienced any marginal performance areas other than the dropout?
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It very well might be defective. On a full charge, when it does actually record which is approx. 50%-60% of the time), mine will record for a very long time. I'm somewhat surprised at the clarity of the recordings also.
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well, it happened to me about 3 months ago. Totally bricked and useless. I looked it up here and all over the net... and it's just a bad unit and everybody's broke. I gave up and got my 20 year old Onyko unit out of the garage. Doesn't do much and there are limitations, but it sounds better. I don't have the $$ to fix it. Such a drag. At least it's not a SONY it might have broken sooner! :-)
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I've had similar issues with system. A short term fix is to reformat the hard drive (be aware this erases previous recordings.) I have read that setting up a separate router solely for the cameras and DNR would be a long term fix. That is a more complex task. I currently just delete or move files from recording hard drive when system slows down. Possibly more memory would help too. Hope this helps!
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Another possibility is a reception problem during recording, so I'd suggesting waiting to see if it happens on more than one channel and that you have really soild reception when not recording. Although I've not had this problem, other strange things have rarely occured, and usually unplugging the power cord for a minute or so and plugging back in solves it.
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Yes, lots of recording problem. It would keep going through file recovery mode. Had to switch to class 4
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This is also happening to me and I was trying to find a parent unit replacement when I found your post. I'm also out of warranty at 2.5 years, so I know Motorola won't assist. I was hoping to find the parent unit sold alone, but I guess it had to come linked to a camera, then, can I link my older cameras to that system?
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I have experienced this. Left it running and it died. When I plugged it back in, it had a 9 hour audio file from the time it was recording until battery gone.
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I realize this was posted several month ago. My flip camcorder (same model) stopped responding at the same time yours did. The last video it recorded was on April 26th. I tried what LFJ suggested, but it did not work. I tried plugging the camcera into the USB port today (6/28/11) and, suddenly, it works again. Felt like Christmas. So if you have given up, ...give it one last shot and see if it works. Not sure if I can trust it, though.... Maybe it needed an update (which it did). Good luck.
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Howdy I attend a regularly meeting once a month. I record about hour to hour and half with no problems or shut offs. The sound is pretty good on the replay on computer. I have only used it twice since I bought it. I hopes this helps
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What is the nature of your question? Are you going to buy one or do you already own one?The one I have does not seem to be able to record. I have tried several times and failed in every case. The unit apparently has recording software that can be accessed but not engaged. I think I hear a hard drive spinning... It could be a lack of ability on my part but I don't think so. There have been computers, digital cameras and assorted other electronic gadgets in my life for 15 years. - Lars
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Try with and without the image stabilization to see if that makes a difference. Also try at lower resolution. I just did "Fast 720P" with a clear picture, I also had record when moving so it only never recorded more that 5 min at a time. I have not noticed that problem yet, but I have notice jumps(screen goes blank?). Could be the card. Make sure it is a class 10 card. I just upgraded to 64gig SanDisk Extreme and will see if it makes a difference.
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Send it back. Ours stopped working and we lost the video where my daughter sang a solo in church for the first time. We returned it, received a partial refund, but recording it lost!
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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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I bought it too and is not recording anymore, and doesn't has warranty, I'm disappointed,
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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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I do not know, but one would think it would stop recording. Nothing in the book so it is just something to test. I use a 32gb card, gets about 90% filled in a month. If there is no event to look back at, I just delete and start over again.