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    Hi,

    like title says, my canon hv30 will record for maybe 5 minutes or so and then it just shuts down/turns off. Battery has charge and if i remove it and re-insert, the cam will turn back on. when i start recording again, it does so for a few minutes, then shuts off again. same happens with a different battery.

    i don't see that it would have any bearing, but i have no more blank tapes, so was trying to lay black over a couple of them for a second pass. doesn't matter what previously recorded tape i try, same problem.

    as far as playing those previously recorded tapes back through the cam, no issue

    i've had cam a few years now, likely used it somewhat less than most folks would, and it's in great condition, otherwise
    anyone have an idea?

    thanks

    phil
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    does the camera have an AC adapter ?? try running it with an ac power adapter.
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    try not recording black. see if it will record over a previous tape without a problem. HDV doesn't have to be recorded over a "blacked tape" to work fine.
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    thnx for the responses, sorry it took awhile to get back, live in northern Cal , dealing with the fires.
    yes, had tried recording normally (not black), as well, same issue.
    will def try with it plugged into AC
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    so, hmm, interesting, if it's plugged into AC, it continues to record to end of tape.
    but battery display shows batts have lots of juice...
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    could be dirty/oxidized contacts on batteries or camera contacts. or just bad batteries, they don't last more than a few years before deteriorating.
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  7. That's a sure sign that your battery no longer holds it's charge. Time for a new one.
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