flip USB cables frustration I know this does not come with the flip video ultra, but I bought the flip usb cables to use the flip more easily with my desktop imac. The cable goes onto the flip's usb arm, and you can daisy chain them to make a longer extension.However, I found that it took extreme force to get the orange cable onto the flip's usb arm. A second try with the white cable was as difficult. Removing the usb cables (which did work, once you got them on) was even more difficult--you really had to pull hard.Is there a design flaw here? Did anyone else try the flip usb cables? flip USB cables frustration I know this does not come with the flip video ultra, but I bought the flip usb cables to use the flip more easily with my desktop imac. The cable goes onto the... » Read More flip USB cables frustration I know this does not come with the flip video ultra, but I bought the flip usb cables to use the flip more easily with my desktop imac. The cable goes onto the flip's usb arm, and you can daisy chain them to make a longer extension.However, I found that it took extreme force to get the orange cable onto the flip's usb arm. A second try with the white cable was as difficult. Removing the usb cables (which did work, once you got them on) was even more difficult--you really had to pull hard.Is there a design flaw here? Did anyone else try the flip usb cables? « Show Less
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Thanks Mike. To be clear, I bought the Flip from costco online, where the cost of the camera included the cables (same price as Amazon). I would probably have bought a regular cable otherwise. But I am still curious if others have had this problem, assuming they did not take your advice first.
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I know you've already bought the Flip-branded cable, but try a plain ol' USB cable from another manufacturer. It'll be a lot cheaper and probably work better, too.
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Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano, Classic Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano,... » Read More Hope this helps at least one person.. I too was having the lift problem and the solution was easy.... When charging the helicopter with USB don't plug it into a USB hub. A USB hub does not put out the same power as the USB ports located directly on your computer or laptop. My helicopter was not even charging with the hub even though all lights on the cable were saying different. My solution was to plug the yellow USB cable into a USB Power Cable Adapter...White USB Cable Power Adapter (Wall Charger Adaptor with fixed blades) for Apple iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4,Touch, Shuffle, Nano, Classic « Show Less
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I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now.But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge. I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now.But... » Read More I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now.But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge. « Show Less
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I had had trouble with mine, it is difficult to remount. I had to mount it to a windows machine, then remount to my Mac. Support was less than helpful. I wouldn't buy it for use with a Mac.
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This is incorrect. You must buy the Creative AV cable for the video to display and the audio to be in stereo. I know this because I just returned the RCA cable w/mini jack I purchased two days ago from Radio Shack. The only way we could get it to work is to not insert the mini jack completely into the jack and then we had to switch the audio and video cable connections. This made the video display, but the audio was in mono. This has all been throughly documented on many Creative forums; however, we thought we'd try anyway. Didn't work!Save your self the trouble and buy this cable. This is incorrect. You must buy the Creative AV cable for the video to display and the audio to be in stereo. I know this because I just returned the RCA cable w/mini jack I purchased two days ago from Radio Shack. The only way we could get it to work is to not insert the mini jack completely into the jack and then we had to switch the audio and video cable connections. This made the video display, but the audio was in mono. This has all been throughly documented on many Creative forums; however, we thought we'd try anyway. Didn't work!Save your self the trouble and buy this cable.
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Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder... » Read More Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera « Show Less
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I do not own this unit, but with most these in dash units they supply a yellow video out cable and if the pictures in the details belong to this unit you should be able to hook it up to your flip down. 99% sure. And because this is a base unit it would simply either mirror the screens. Or only activate the flip down when there is media being played. 9/10 it's going to mirror the screen. Hope that helps.
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Samuel,Thanks for the instruction. However, I've found a novel solution. You see, I keep the iM600 next to my bed to listen in the morning and at bedtime. I found it very inconvenient to change selections while laying in bed. So being a lazy type, I opted for an extension connector cable that adds two feet between the player and my Touch. Since it works with any adapter I left the default one in place. Now I can easily pick up the Touch and change programming without hardly lifting my head from the pillow. The cable was hard to find and not cheap but I found one at http://www.cablejive.com/extendercable.html. It works great for me. Samuel,Thanks for the instruction. However, I've found a novel solution. You see, I keep the iM600 next to my bed to listen in the morning and at bedtime. I found it very inconvenient to change selections while laying in bed. So being a lazy type, I opted for an extension connector cable that adds two feet between the player and my Touch. Since it works with any adapter I left the default one in place. Now I can easily pick up the Touch and change programming without hardly lifting my head from the pillow. The cable was hard to find and not cheap but I found one at... » Read More Samuel,Thanks for the instruction. However, I've found a novel solution. You see, I keep the iM600 next to my bed to listen in the morning and at bedtime. I found it very inconvenient to change selections while laying in bed. So being a lazy type, I opted for an extension connector cable that adds two feet between the player and my Touch. Since it works with any adapter I left the default one in place. Now I can easily pick up the Touch and change programming without hardly lifting my head from the pillow. The cable was hard to find and not cheap but I found one at http://www.cablejive.com/extendercable.html. It works great for me. « Show Less
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Marketing. It was packaged so it could be put on a stand and kept intact until the sale. It was no easier or harder to open than other similar products. All that said, it works fine on USB 1, USB 2 or USB 3 connections. I transfer files to and from it using my Apple iMac USB 3 connection and the transfer is "screamingly" fast. It was well worth the money spent.
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I have to tell you the truth, first I have no idea about your flip, very sorry. Second I've used it only once with my camera and from what I remember, it's pretty flexible. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Thanks for the reply. Apparently, I need a third party QuickTime codec component in order to see video on iPhoto and iMovie. I can see the video and I can save it on the application that came with Flip, but it's the sorriest looking application. I really wanted to do some editing on iMovie. Can you view your video in iPhoto and iMovie or just the Flip application?
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Hello christine, I had the same problem with this cable and never got assistance from the seller. I ended up installing the skifta app free from iTunes and using my smart bluray player to stream my videos. Cable was a bust with i pad 1st gen.
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It's definitely not just you, Gordon. It's basically, simply the nature of those express card slots. They are designed (as you know ) to release a card by pushing the seated card in at which point the spring loaded latch, ejects the card. So if the tolerance between the male cable end and the card's female receiving slot is too tight, you simply end up activating the release mechanism before the the cable end is seated. Kind of ridiculous, I know. I take my free hand and hold a corner of the card, and finesse it in. It can be done without difficulty once figured out. I still eject it accidentally every once in a while, but the card is worth it if it's your only source of USB3 (like my older MBP that came only with USB2)
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I have a macbook pro (older, but running Snow Leopard) and it does download to imovie '09. Found out how to get around Sony trying to sabotage mac users from someone else on the internet, here is his tip: "I was able to import movies from my Sony HDR-CX100 using a USB cable by first opening iMovie, and then pushing "USB Connect" in the first screen, and then "Disk Burn" instead of "USB Connect" in the second screen. This produced an icon, which I did not get when I pushed "USB Connect" in the second screen. Once the icon appeared, the movie showed up on iMovie and I was able to import it." My experience was that only had to hit the "usb connect" to make it happen, not disc burn. But be patient, can take a while for your mac to find the files. I will say, Sony's intentional lack of compatibility with mac is almost enough to make me take the camera back though. I just purchased and may still return, even though it is a great camcorder.
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I just bought a new Flip MinoHD and for the life I me, I can't seem to plug it in to either of the USB ports on my MacBook Pro! I don't want to force it. Am I crazy or is the Flip's male connector smaller?
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I got that too. I kept trying to insert and reset. Finally it said "formatting" and that was the last she wrote, i.e., the camera froze there. Packed it up and returned it the next day. I bought a (slightly) used Flip on eBay. I know opinions differ, but I had used (and loved) a Flip for years, had broken the lens and was looking to replace with something newer... hence the Kodak, which I found was shabbily made. Now back to another Flip. Even though Cisco dumped them, the Flip videos import as mP4's, and for my purposes, that works great and couldn't be happier with my new (used) Flip. Good luck! I got that too. I kept trying to insert and reset. Finally it said "formatting" and that was the last she wrote, i.e., the camera froze there. Packed it up and returned it the next day. I bought a (slightly) used Flip on eBay. I know opinions differ, but I had used (and loved) a Flip for years, had broken the lens and was looking to replace with something newer... hence the Kodak, which I found was shabbily made. Now back to another Flip. Even though Cisco dumped them, the Flip videos import as mP4's, and for my purposes, that works great and couldn't be happier with my new (used)... » Read More I got that too. I kept trying to insert and reset. Finally it said "formatting" and that was the last she wrote, i.e., the camera froze there. Packed it up and returned it the next day. I bought a (slightly) used Flip on eBay. I know opinions differ, but I had used (and loved) a Flip for years, had broken the lens and was looking to replace with something newer... hence the Kodak, which I found was shabbily made. Now back to another Flip. Even though Cisco dumped them, the Flip videos import as mP4's, and for my purposes, that works great and couldn't be happier with my new (used) Flip. Good luck! « Show Less
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I did not have to install any software on my computer to make this work, but we are sharing between 2 macs. It is a very quick and efficient USB Switch, where you push a button and it switches the printer from one computer to another. I don't see why it would matter what OS platform you had since it seems to be completely self contained, but I'm not really fluent in Linux hardware like that. I keep mine on top of my printer with a piece of velcro, and the two computers are on either side of it so my partner and I can easily push the button to direct it to our computers. I have not had a single problem with it and its been about 3 months now of full time daily use. I did not have to install any software on my computer to make this work, but we are sharing between 2 macs. It is a very quick and efficient USB Switch, where you push a button and it switches the printer from one computer to another. I don't see why it would matter what OS platform you had since it seems to be completely self contained, but I'm not really fluent in Linux hardware like that. I keep mine on top of my printer with a piece of velcro, and the two computers are on either side of it so my partner and I can easily push the button to direct it to our computers. I have not had a... » Read More I did not have to install any software on my computer to make this work, but we are sharing between 2 macs. It is a very quick and efficient USB Switch, where you push a button and it switches the printer from one computer to another. I don't see why it would matter what OS platform you had since it seems to be completely self contained, but I'm not really fluent in Linux hardware like that. I keep mine on top of my printer with a piece of velcro, and the two computers are on either side of it so my partner and I can easily push the button to direct it to our computers. I have not had a single problem with it and its been about 3 months now of full time daily use. « Show Less