20 Most Recent Sony Handycam DCR-SR100 Camcorder Questions & Answers

Try another drive and see if does the same thing. If so your unit is bogus. If not, the first drive is bogus and maybe a format will restore it. Not like you have much choice.

Hi, on the menu screen push the "show other" option then scroll down "manage media" scroll down you can see media format in this menu, push this option there will show two options 1, HDD 2nd one is memory card here you select the HDD the screen will show "Format?" All data will be deleted. here you give "yes" another dialogue will appear "are you sure?" here you give yes, finally will show executing then press ok.

SonyDCR-SR68E HDD Format errorGo to Menu-Show Others-Media format-HDD-Yes-Yes-okyou must be solve your problem.Never format your camcorder with NTFS or FAT system format using your operating system Windows.

The error e:61:10 signifies a stuck internal lens. Shut it off and tapping it on the side might work. If not you could have it repaired. In that case you may as well buy a new camera. Sorry.

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This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and will require disassembly and trouble shooting to narrow down the cause. This can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not really a user serviceable problem and should be done by a qualified service technician.

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Recently purchased a camcorder DCR-SR68 and we took all our wedding video on it. It now says HDD format error and all my video is gone. I tried resetting didn't work, took out the battery, didn't work. Sony told me to format the drive but that also not function. couldn;t format that.
Is it possible to recover this video??? can i solve that problem?
please send to solve that problem

error 31 represent the CD may be worn out . so please change the CD

You could try removing the battery, and reinstalling the battery to see if the touch screen starts working again. If it doesn't, this device will need to be sent in to Sony for repairs.

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I'm sorry that the Camcorder is displaying the "DATA ERROR" message.

You can find the HDD FORMAT option under the HDD Set Menu.


If the issue persists after performing the HDD FORMAT, try resetting the Camcorder using the RESET button located behind the LCD panel. You can locate the RESET button from the below picture. If the issue persists after Resetting, service many be required. Please click hear to locate the Service Facility near your area to setup a service.

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The Part Number is 267361303.

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Try downloading the software you need on this site. Just follow the instructions there....


http://esupport.sony.com/CA/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=DCRSR100

This error may occur if data becomes corrupt on the camera hard disk drive. To resolve this issue, it will be necessary to format the hard disk drive and reset the camera to factory specifications.

NOTE: If model-specific information is required for how to format the hard disk drive or reset the camera, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product. Manuals are available online through the Manuals/Specs/Warranty link on this page.

Performing the recommendations above should resolve the issue. If you have completed all of the recommendations and the issue is not resolved, service may be required. Click the Repair & Status link on this page for available service options.
Refer the Operating Guide for the informatin to format the hard disk drive and reset the camera to factory specifications.

Operating Guide: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/DCRSR100.pdf