I have a Flip hd video camera. It is not turn on.
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I've had 2 Flip HD video cameras, finally had to junk both of them. I ordered new battery packs etc, but didn't help. Good Luck.
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DO you have other cameras and are they operating alright? Naturally check all the connections both at the camera and the recorder. Also look for any nicks or cuts at the exposed wires. I experienced a problem once when all the cameras stopped working and it turned out it was the power adapter that went out. I replaced this item and it worked just fine after that. This is a good camera for the money. I have two of these and they have been working for just over a year. I'm even thinking of replacing the other two cameras with one of these so please let me know how this turns out. Good luck
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The screen will not come on unless there is a powered camera hooked onto it!
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I'm surprised you got video! the one I bought won't do anything! Well it turns on but nothing else. I would look for a better cam.
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The battery cannot be replaced. But it can be reset to charge like a brand new battery.. Follow these directions To reset the battery. Please follow these directions I found out that this has a re-set button to re-set the battery. Step 1 Take a pin and insert it into the reset hole found in the tripod mount for the flip slide of the video camera Step 2 Press and hold it down for 5 Min Step 3 Remove the pin and hold down the power button for an additional 5 sec Note: The battery is now fully discharged. You won't be able to see any activity on the flip while charging after it has been plug into your USB Port for 30 Min it will see the lights flashing on the bottom of the camera. Keep plug in for 3 hours. This is a battery reset and it did work. I went on the Flip website and looked up Flip SideHD FAQ's and it told me step by step on how to reset the battery
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I would send it back. Mine turned on and charged fine. However, sometimes it records and sometimes it does not.
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Check your camera first if it it can be xontrolled by a remote control. Check your menu tab under the timer tab.
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Mine is connected to my camera and 12 volt battery and all of the power and ac/dc cables are plugged in but it won't work.
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I would at least contact the vendor. If no help, then the joby people. Maybe there is a defect. Be sure to check your camera's fitting, maybe it's stripped.
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I am having the same experience. I guess I'd better return this camera. I mean, if it won't even turn on, what good is it? What a waste of time. My husband bought me a Vivitar pocket camcorder for Christmas, it works. I guess I'll just stick with that. After all...it works...kind of a basic requirement.
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First check that the system has power getting to it. It needs 12volts , check for bad fuses also. Check to make sure the cable connections are secure. Then check cable for damage..breaks,freyed wires etc. The trouble with my back up system was not the camera, it was a bad grey video box the camera plugs into. I found this out because the camera would work when I would wiggle the wires at the grey video box.
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I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now. But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge.
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Make sure ur AC Adaptor or Battery can Supply 12 volts and at least 400 Miliamps and u hav an Active Video signal Transmitting to the monitor. the monitor automatically shuts down all circuits cept the video processor to save power wen no video is present but wen a video signal is detected the monitor will turn on the Screen. this is a nice feature as i plan to use it as a remote Viewfinder for my Camera. Note on powered camera, all cameras r powered wen working and the Rear view cameras DO Not supply power thru their video outputs On the stripped end of the Power line the red wire is Positive Make sure ur AC Adaptor or Battery can Supply 12 volts and at least 400 Miliamps and u hav an Active Video signal Transmitting to the monitor. the monitor automatically shuts down all circuits cept the video processor to save power wen no video is present but wen a video signal is detected the monitor will turn on the Screen. this is a nice feature as i plan to use it as a remote Viewfinder for my Camera. Note on powered camera, all cameras r powered wen working and the Rear view cameras DO Not supply power thru their video outputs On the stripped end of the Power line the red wire is... » Read More Make sure ur AC Adaptor or Battery can Supply 12 volts and at least 400 Miliamps and u hav an Active Video signal Transmitting to the monitor. the monitor automatically shuts down all circuits cept the video processor to save power wen no video is present but wen a video signal is detected the monitor will turn on the Screen. this is a nice feature as i plan to use it as a remote Viewfinder for my Camera. Note on powered camera, all cameras r powered wen working and the Rear view cameras DO Not supply power thru their video outputs On the stripped end of the Power line the red wire is Positive « Show Less
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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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There is a on/off button on the left frame, long press it to turn on, then short press to take picture, long press again to record. after finishing, long press it again to turn off, then connect with PC, you will see the video in storage . if all not working, there is a hole for RESET, this is very important when you can not operate the device. find a needle press button in it, it will work again.
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Double check to make sure it's not on "no flash" (lightning bolt with circle and slash through it) which you can change by pressing the circle with the ok in the middle. If that doesn't work, turn the camera off, take the battery out, and then put back in and turn on. also make sure your camera is well charged. Otherwise, get service.
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I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now.But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge. I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now.But... » Read More I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now.But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge. « Show Less