Whirring noise while recording? Has anyone noticed a whirring noise when recording with hc9? Is it audible in playback?
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Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years ago. You don't realize how important good sound pickup is until you use a good quality mic. Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years... » Read More Problem: Yes, the tape drive system produces an undesirable sound. I sent my original back to have it repaired. Sony could not correct this noise problem, but they did report to me that they tried several of the cameras on site and all of them also made the sound. I requested another new camera which they agreed to, but it does the same thing. Fix: I tried using an external mic on a stand, but the quality would pick up too much ambient noise. I recently corrected the problem by purchasing a Rodeo Shotgun Mic with an adapter shoe for the camera mount. I wish I had done this years ago. You don't realize how important good sound pickup is until you use a good quality mic. « Show Less
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Dennis, a hugh pitch noise is indicative of a bad capacitive circuit. It could be something as simple as a power supply problem. You could have a local electronic repairman check the power supply. Remember to backup any videos and delete them and clear settings or passwords you want to protect.{Remember: I'm not responsible for your actions}
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I purchased Dec 2011, my unit has a clicking, but it happens only when I move the camera around, like shaking it or more like when it's rocked side to side. It sounds like something is loose inside, like a small screw. It happens all the time, even when the camera is turned off. If I didn't know of the issue, I may not have really noticed, so, not a huge issue for me. Camera works great nonetheless and I still love picture and video results.
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I've been using the camera for about 3 months or so and was hesitant about using the auto focus/auto exposure because my last Canon video camera not only made noise, but it continuously unfocused and refocused throughout recording. I switched to all auto mode just to "see" how bad it was and haven't gone back since. I use Premiere Pro editing software and the audio is clean (we run a small soundboard and there's a tiny bit of hiss from there that the denoiser filter removes completely). But we hear no camera noises at all.
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I also have a noisy video. First there is the constant sound like water from a faucet and second is the sound from the auto focus clicking like morse ccode. Anybody else have this issue? Is it possible to get it replaced from a good batch? Or all items in this model have this issue?
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I returned one of these camera because of a similar problem. I noticed a white flickering dot during playback. I observed while filming and the dot was present on the LCD screen. I got a second one and the dot wasnt there at first. It came back on the second camera but in a different place. I'm baffled and wish i could find more info on this issue. If anyone has more info on this, let me know!
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I'm wondering if you just have a bad unit. Can you explain a bit more how the video and images are poor? As with your other problems:- your HDMI problem may be a cable problem. Try another cable.- Is your TV 1080p? Typically, the video device detects what the TV can handle and switches it automatically.- Check if your camcorder has a setting to lower wind noise. It is quite common to have wind noise unless you use a special mic (those furry kind that muffles wind noise, seen here:Canon 2591B002 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone for HF/HG Series Camcorders I'm wondering if you just have a bad unit. Can you explain a bit more how the video and images are poor? As with your other problems:- your HDMI problem may be a cable problem. Try another cable.- Is your TV 1080p? Typically, the video device detects what the TV can handle and switches it automatically.- Check if your camcorder has a setting to lower wind noise. It is quite common to have wind noise unless you use a special mic (those furry kind that muffles wind noise, seen here:Canon 2591B002 DM-100... » Read More I'm wondering if you just have a bad unit. Can you explain a bit more how the video and images are poor? As with your other problems:- your HDMI problem may be a cable problem. Try another cable.- Is your TV 1080p? Typically, the video device detects what the TV can handle and switches it automatically.- Check if your camcorder has a setting to lower wind noise. It is quite common to have wind noise unless you use a special mic (those furry kind that muffles wind noise, seen here:Canon 2591B002 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone for HF/HG Series Camcorders « Show Less
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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.
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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 haven't had any problems. I use the recorder all the time and I've never heard it distort the recording.
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Try reinstalling the software. Mine acts that way sometimes. I know the camera price is low end of this type of camera, and I didn't expect a superior audio hardware. Given the fluctuation of the audio quality, I assumed the buzzing issue has more to do with either the camera software or the internet connection or both, more so than the hardware itself (other wise why I get better audio than buzzing sometimes?)
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We had the same issue, and I'm pretty sure we didn't have it on VOX. We never keep it on VOX. From what I remember, we turned off and unplugged everything and re-paired the camera(s) to reset it. We may have had to do that a couple times (I don't remember exactly), but it did eventually stop. I think we even had 2 cameras at the time, and it only blinked out on one of them?
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I just got my unit also about two weeks ago and notice a somewhat annoying creeking and clicking sound with every rotation. I have written to the sellers about this but have not received any reply. Will have to call to get an answer.
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I tried it out only once and didn't have any sucess with it. contacted the seller and they suggested I try increasing the volume out somewhere on the recorder. I haven't tried that yet. Not much faith in that though but we'll see.
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I just got my G9 yesterday, and noticed the noise as well. I read your posts and figured it was probably not a big deal. But I decided to call Canon, and they confirmed that it is the IS mechanism. To get rid of the noise change the IS Mode (under the tab with a picture of camera on the Menu) from continuous to single. Hope this helps.
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yes that noise happens when you zoom! It's the sound of the motor running. I haven't seen how to stop it.
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As Zen said, it's the image stabilization. Mine does it too. It sort of sounds like white noise.