DCR TRV320 Hi! I have DCR TRV320. The problem is that I put tape in (it works fine) but after a few seconds it ejects it showing error c31:10. I tried different tapes - same result.

My camera hasn't worked for a couple of years now, machine worked fine but nothing showed on the screen. I took out the tape and whacked it gently about 3 good whacks, put the tape back in and it worked. Awesome. Thanks so much. Bill C

Had the same problem with 2 seperate Sony camcorders, both digital.
Firstly, make sure the tape isn't at fault, I had that fault on a tape, it just wouldn't play (tape mangled).
When I tried another tape, worked perfectly. All tapes would work, but not this one. The camera is extremely sensitive to damaged tapes.
But once I had the problem with every tape.
After trying the Sony "solution", which unsurprisingly didn't work I came across some answers.
The suggestion was to take the tape out, unplug the power and whack the camera a few times.
Not too hard, of course, you wouldn't want to damage it. So care is needed.
It seems some part gets jammed and this will work it loose.
It worked perfectly, the camcorder would only play 3-4 mins before displaying the error and afterwards worked perfectly.
Sony will "fix" this problem for 300-400 bucks, only for it to return very soon.

That is the "LOAD" error code.

However, to service the C:31 code, Sony recommends you do the following:

1. Turn off the camcorder.
   
2. Remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter for 60 seconds.
   
3. Insert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter.
   
4. Turn on the camcorder.
   
5. If the error message appears, service may be required.