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Posted on Aug 21, 2011

I have a Sony digital video camera recorder TRV330. The error message that is flashing is C: 31:42. How do I fix it?

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Error code 31:42 indicates a problem in the cameras tape drive system. This can be caused by several problems including the transmission gear in the tape mechanism not engaging properly, a dislodged pinch roller or a defective clutch in the take-up spool and will require disassembling the camera to repair. This can usually be done fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a really user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.


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