when ever I shoot video the record mode shuts down automatically after a few seconds, very annoying, is this normal

I am a novice with DSLR's, though I have had 3 DSLR's all cannon. I recently upgraded to a Canon 60 D. I generally use the automatic modes. I Retired from GM as a Model maker/tool & die maker in '99. For the last 10 years I've been working part time (4hrs a day 5 days a week 10 months/yr.).