record pause switch Anyone having trouble starting and stopping recordings? It often takes me a number of presses to do either. Are all the units like this?Thanks.
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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
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I returned my flip ultra 30 minute camcorder because of the inconsistency of the record button. I got another one, and then I had the same problems with the second one. Obvious design flaw.
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Not to be stupid, but will this camera pause? I mean can you pause while recording and then start again without it being a new movie? Thanks
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What I found on this highly annoying issue is that the button is too small for my thumb. But the symptom should appear when trying to start too. The work around is to build up the button to make it easier to push. I've used trimmed rubber bumper pads, but I'm thinking a drop or two of some kind of glue might be better.
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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
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Thanks for the reply. I ended up putting a small adhesive form pad on the button to make it easier to press. That seems to be working.
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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 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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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.
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If you hold the pause/hold button too long, it powers off. I will not pick up where you left off when recording or playing.
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During the recording of videos there is no pause button. However the starting and stopping of the recording is very fast. During playback of recorded videos it is possible to pause the playback and then resume playing the video.
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I returned the item a long time ago, but I think you can actually come into a show already on the air, press "rec" and start watching, and then after that you can press "pause" and "play" all you wish. You cannot do this with a show that you set to record and then walked in on mid-way. Nor can you do the "rec/pause" trick while the unit is already recording a show - without messing up your recording.
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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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It is possible check out some of the YouTube video, Single click to start record once recorded it's an overdub, click and hold to erase the whole loop, double click to stop. Double click to start again. Great pedal
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There is no on/off switch on the mic, it depends on the software you're using to start recording or transmitting sound.
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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 input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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Hi, please install the battery. Then press the "PLAY/PAUSE" button to switch on the voice recorder. After that, please switch on the "REC" button, you can start record now.
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Can't help you. Mine didn't even play and record button broke right away. Sent it back.
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So why mine doesnt work , when I do the same. On the timed recording. I can quick record just cant time record .???
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For an intermittent problem like that, it might be an issue with the way you are recording. If the volume is all the way down, the recording will be as well. It says in the (admittedly ESL but not too bad) instructions that if "playback volume is 0 then recording volume will be 0" or something like that. Check your volume knob and try to record one that did not work before. Also, did you do it on Automatic or manual? If Auto, maybe there is an issue with the player catching the pauses correctly.
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The unit is off when you press the "off" button. but will always be recording when on". The exception is when you are in the menu mode for reviewing and such. Garmin chose to do this because, it eliminates the possibility of just viewing and, "not", recording during a critical time. I have a very early model, and I am sending it to Garmin under warranty to be checked out. I could not download files as I once did. They do stand by their warranty.
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Hi all,I just got the unit and it does switch well. I have one problem though: once I operate the source linked to OUTPUT B (pause, click DVD menu, ...), the unit shuts off the B output and I have to reset it or reselect the B source each time ! Since it takes 5s for the unit to sync each time you select something, this is getting annoying ! It does not "lock" into the setup I want.Can I disable the "smart" input recognition/crap ?Thanks.
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So this recorder does not have a PAUSE while record function? That means that you have to record commercials while recording. I had a SONY GX-300 that had that feature.