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Error code C:31:42 on a Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV530

Any explanation/solution for an error code C:31:42 on a Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV530?

  • XA1979 Jan 20, 2009

    C:31:42 and the eject icon both flashing. And the tape cant come out Its stuck. Pleasse help me reopen this device

  • Anonymous Feb 13, 2009

    Hello

    my tape still loads / unloads properly but i get the error code c:31:42 ..the tape guide on the left side is not mounted ridgid ...has some flop side to side ....not sure how to Tighten it up or should it be. is this my error code problem

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C:31:42 shows following error..
FG fault during normal drum operations.
Its related to drum assembly (video head) in camcorder and possible reason can be drum stuck with some thing, no power to drum motor etc.

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  • jjosedavis Apr 24, 2022

    “No power to drum” answer made me pull out battery
    And only use AC power cord!
    Fixed my problem of c31:42 error!
    Thanks guys!

  • gbarry107
    gbarry107 Dec 10, 2022

    I had same issue, removed battery, smacked bottom of camera a couple times and now it works. Have been having this issue intermittently so I'll see if this is a permanent fix. Only a few more tapes to transfer to digital!

  • Carey Robson
    Carey Robson Nov 19, 2023

    Same solution with TRV-840. Removed tape, slapped bottom a couple of times - no9 joy. Removed battery and used line power; all good.

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Here is the solution to your problem:  C:31:42 = FG (film guide) fault during normal drum operations. Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning! Hope this helps.
Fotobean


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