Sony ccd trv218e, recording & playing back does'nt work

take the lense cap off

I have problem at x700 sony handicam eror c: 31:23 plese help me

my sony camcorder ccd-trv218e pal is flassing c:31:23 code what can i do its not playing my tapes

Clean camera heads with a good tape cleaner, it is not seeing magnetic strip.

Yes I think you are going to need the normal Sony Firewire cable, available from all good camera shops, PC World and Maplin, you are looking at around £15.
All the best.

my guess is that there is a problem with the tape. Does it work with other tapes? Or haven't you tried?

no that u must remove ur camera and try to clean all strip that connect with board and mechanisum and all connectors legs solder then it will work .any doubt call u.a.e no 00971503853766

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Since it is playing the tape, the play head is ok. Now recording is done by recording heads so you may have a clogged heads or damaged recording heads. Try to clean the heads with head cleaning tape to see if it would help. 1. remove the tape and leave the door open. 2. using a canned air, blow out any dusts in the tape area. 3. run head cleaning tape for about 10 seconds and no more. 4. try the recording.. If this does not resolve, you may have a damaged or heavy clogged video heads. Take it to nearest video technician for a diagnostic. -James

tape path is out of alignement