It didn't record- or else I couldn't hear a thing. I played it with Microsoft media player and lasted 1.49 min. what program should I use to listen? I stopped playing after that and going into the record files, didn't seem like anything else was there after 8 hours of recording. Did I do something wrong or is this thing just that unreliable that it turns itself off? It didn't record- or else I couldn't hear a thing. I played it with Microsoft media player and lasted 1.49 min. what program should I use to listen? I stopped playing after that and going... » Read More It didn't record- or else I couldn't hear a thing. I played it with Microsoft media player and lasted 1.49 min. what program should I use to listen? I stopped playing after that and going into the record files, didn't seem like anything else was there after 8 hours of recording. Did I do something wrong or is this thing just that unreliable that it turns itself off? « Show Less
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You are doing everything correctly, the problem is with the battery inside, it only lasts for a couple of months, then you can throw it away as battery won't hold the charge for more than 5 minutes. It is a cheap pen drive, so expect it to last as what it is. Use it as a usb mass storage drive instead and purchase a more expensive and high end one if you want to really use for a longer period of time. And don't even try to replace the battery, because you won't find any like it in the market. Good luck.
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Dear DMG. You are doing everything right. I am a PI and this device is my backup I carry for just-in-case-have-to-record situation. I have listened to it using all the players on my computer. These Chinese made systems are binary: they either work and are great or you send it back for a new one and hope the new one works! I had to send back THREE pen video recorders before I got one that worked!
1824751
I've had the same problem. I wasn't sure if I was doing something wrong either.
720469
How do you record something on it? I want to put it inside of a stuffed animal and don't want what was recorded on it to be erased. So is it real easy to rerecord?
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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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There is an on/off switch that you use when you need it to record or stop recording. It won't automatically start recording for you. And it doesn't need to be plugged into any device when you want to record only when you need to listen to your recordings or when it is charging. And in case this is helpful to you or anyone else, I have the Microsoft surface and it won't play on there because there isn't an app i can use to play it, but it will play back on my laptop and computer because both devices already have a program that it can play the recordings on. Hope this info helps!
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I tried couple of times,it acts like is recording like the countdown and REC mode on display , but when you want to replay what you recorded said " error format " or something like that.
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When set to record "only when there is sound" mode, there is no delay - you record everything. When turned on, the recorder will record for about 3 seconds; if no sound it stops, if sound is present it will record until a 3 second silence.
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I used mine to record a recorded movie to another DVDR. I had trouble going to the beginning since it does have a resume play. I even took the disk out and shut off my player. the disk I was playing kept starting over
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Happy Birthday, Joey. I don't know, I haven't had that problem with my player. Of course the turn it off and then back on is the first thing to try. Have you heard the songs played OK on your player yet ? Because something might have happened when they were transferred or in the recording itself. Otherwise maybe try different equalizer (EQ) settings.
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It plays back on your computer, not on your TV. I open Windows Media Center, find the program in the Guide and click the red button to Record. If I'm scheduling a recording at a later time, the program retrieves it, records it, and it is available under Recorded TV. I hope you find it as useful as I do.
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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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Well, I bought mine a few days ago and recorded some voice /guitar at home. The recorder was easy to use and the results sound clean. It is very easy to transfer into my Mac and to burn a CD. However my CD will not play in my Sony sound system and I was very disappointed to find that the CD is only usable in a computer. I am not at all tech savvy and at age 75, I probably never will be. I even put the wav files through a software that changed them to AIFF bu all I get is a loud buzz from my CD player. Does this sound right?
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It unfortunately does NOT record your own voice :( I am wondering the same thing myself on how to get my own voice in the game chat on the videos :/ Good luck finding something that words!! I am still looking, myself.
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This particular device is not a "player" so you don't ever get good quality. I don't think it plays faster when I listen to mine, but sometimes it records things too fast. Try listening to the music you record as an Mp3 on your computer. If it sounds right then the device is working. They now have a new homepage and updates for the player on-line so you might go there and see if there is information to help.
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My experience with some older players Like a JVC just wont play the recording ! Try contacting JVC !
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The recorded files are stored securely. To view them, go to "Video Player", press "OK", the unit should show "No files!". Hold down on the two "VOL" buttons (VOL-/&lt;&lt;I and VOL+&gt;&gt;I) for more than 3 seconds, the unit will read recorded videos and a list of videos will show up. Use the two VOL buttons to select the one you want to play. Please let us know if this helps. Thank you.
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So if I wanted to record a program that's longer than 2 hours (DVD length) I could record directly to the DVD at, say, Long Play mode? Or I could record to HDD at LP mode so I could burn a DVD later? It does make sense to burn at the recorded speed; thanks for the hint! Thanks for the help!
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I have the same problem with some DVD'S recorded by a friend I tried them on several players and the only worked on the cheap one. Could be they were never finalized when recorded