Won't stop recording? Help! at DVinfo.net

October 27th, 2001, 08:51 PM

This is my first post here. I purchased an XL1 about two years ago and I've put about 10 hours on it. I pulled it out of the closet last week to record something and found that when I press the record button it starts up as it should, but repressing the button does not stop it. The only way to stop the recording is turn the power off. I'm many thousands of miles away from where I purshased the camera and I'm hoping the problem is a newbie mistake on my part.
All suggestions are appreciated.
Clint
barwriter@shaw.ca

Adrian Douglas · October 27th, 2001, 10:30 PM

Sounds like it needs a clean Clint. If it's been in the closet for a while just sitting dust could have gotten into the button causing it to jam. If you've had the camera for 2 years it night be time for a service

October 27th, 2001, 11:22 PM

Yes, certainly a service is in order, but the button is not sticking, of that I'm certain. There are two buttons and both them produce the same result. I'll see if I can find a local shop here in Victoria BC with someone qualified to clean it.
I did use it about three months ago and it performed flawlessly.
Thanks for your input.

October 30th, 2001, 10:12 PM

Is it receiving adequate power (meeting both voltage and current requirements)? Inadequate power will sometimes cause electronic equipment to behave in peculiar ways . . .

Just a thought . . .

October 27th, 2001, 08:51 PM	#1
ClintonT Posts: n/a	Won't stop recording? Help! This is my first post here. I purchased an XL1 about two years ago and I've put about 10 hours on it. I pulled it out of the closet last week to record something and found that when I press the record button it starts up as it should, but repressing the button does not stop it. The only way to stop the recording is turn the power off. I'm many thousands of miles away from where I purshased the camera and I'm hoping the problem is a newbie mistake on my part. All suggestions are appreciated. Clint barwriter@shaw.ca

October 27th, 2001, 10:30 PM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	Sounds like it needs a clean Clint. If it's been in the closet for a while just sitting dust could have gotten into the button causing it to jam. If you've had the camera for 2 years it night be time for a service __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

October 27th, 2001, 11:22 PM	#3
ClintonT Posts: n/a	Yes, certainly a service is in order, but the button is not sticking, of that I'm certain. There are two buttons and both them produce the same result. I'll see if I can find a local shop here in Victoria BC with someone qualified to clean it. I did use it about three months ago and it performed flawlessly. Thanks for your input.

October 30th, 2001, 10:12 PM	#4
Sal Giambruno Posts: n/a	Is it receiving adequate power (meeting both voltage and current requirements)? Inadequate power will sometimes cause electronic equipment to behave in peculiar ways . . . Just a thought . . .