I put a tape in my Sony HVR-A1 and it said reinsert tape. It wouldn't eject the tape, then it went dead. I read in a forum that it needs a new fuse. Mine also flashes white for a split sec then goes black too. the tape is still in the camera.

hi,
the tape deck mechanism is faulty, the remedy is to change the mechanism. if you can repair it open take out the mechanism, remove the head, eject housing,and the sensors mechanism locking plate etc, then peel out the flexible cable from the mechanism, and change it.

Sony HVR Z1u Reinsert The Tape Problem Repair
I hope this helps you out.

02-594 Failed to detect the S and T reel FGs during search.

Here is a video explaining this problem, hope it helps.

DO NOT , UNPLUG THE POWER CHORD, DO ONE THING SWITCH ON THE VTR AND THEN HAVE AN ALL PIN .. THEN RESET THE MACHINE ... WITH THAT PIN .. AND THEN PRESS EJECT ... YOUR TAPE WILL COME OUT ..

Hi,

Sony is pretty secretive about the :23 code. It can't be found anywhere. 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.
   

OR

This may seem silly, but it worked for me. I found this on another discussion forum. Try smacking the side of the camera relatively hard with the palm of your hand. Eject the tape and reinsert. You may need to do this a couple of times. Surprisingly it worked for me

Hope this is helpful


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I have had this error on my 3 year old Sony A1E and it has resulted in glitched picture and audio, despite not showing a poblem whilst recording. It came up with C:31:23 error. Start of the tape seemed ok and the end seemed to get pixellated. A friend said the PD170 had the same issue and had to have her tape heads changed. I've tried cleaning mine but problem still there. I'm looking at getting new NXCAM as I've spent a lot of money last year getting it fixed.

you can use head clener or reset option to avoid rejection

On Sony DSR-80P error 02-221 and 02-291 is a problem with the tape pull-in or eject. Mostly the tape stickers are bad situated over the stripe-cover at the top, which should be moving freely!
Remove the stickers from the tape or put them lower on the case. If the tape is already inside the machine is unable to reject the tape - disconnect the machine from electricity to open it or call service...

greetings from berlin, matt.

dnt go for it ... u can have better option in z5, or z7 ..or z1 ...most of the camcorder a1 series have problem related to audio ....i will suggest dnt go for it ... its worth taking new dsr pd 170 for the same price