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I KNOW I am taking a big chance here in either getting a reply, or getting
closer to error code information on a Sony DCR-TRV350.
The camera is about 18 months old, up to now i have never had any problem
with it. Probably have recorded over 500 hours on it, maybe more. I was
preparing to tape my 8 year olds Christmas program, and I got this beeping.
and a bunch of info on the screen that I had never seen before. After
returning home, it seemed (according to the manual) the error code C:21:XX
AND the UP triangle with a bar underneath indicated that a "correctable"
error had occurred and that it was "condensation". That was over a week
ago. So, I followed the directions and removed the tape cartridge, and left
the "case" open for an hour.
Today, I thought, Hmm, I ought to give that camcorder a try and see if it is
working. Well, I used the tape that was IN it, and got an error code of
C:31:42 (possibly others, but I was a bit miffed about having a problem)
After trying to use a head cleaner, I had a C:31:40, and with a NEW tape,
C:31:22. Well, after removing the tape, and then the battery; reversing the
process to put a tape back INSIDE. I can record video as a video camera.
All SEEMS fine and good.
I captured some less than exciting scenes of our backyard and thought I was
home free. NOT. SOME of the recording I do is from VHS videotapes (using
the camera as an intermediary to get the vhs tape "movie" into my computer).
I attempted to set up the tape player to the TRV350 as I usually do, and
voila, NO image at all on the camer LCD screen. Well, this is a setback,
but at least I can still record video, but I can't use the camera as an
analog/digital converter to create digital output on my PC.
So, I apologize for being so long winded, but WHAT do the Error Codes
C:31:22, C:31:40 and C:31:42 mean to me.
I have this sinking feeling the vidcam is about to take a trip to an
electronics repair shop.
Thanks in advance for ANY help you might be able to provide me. I am
stumped as to why/how the VHS player to Camcorder connection is not showing
up on the LCD or the "eyepiece".
I KNOW I am taking a big chance here in either getting a reply, or getting
closer to error code information on a Sony DCR-TRV350.
The camera is about 18 months old, up to now i have never had any problem
with it. Probably have recorded over 500 hours on it, maybe more. I was
preparing to tape my 8 year olds Christmas program, and I got this beeping.
and a bunch of info on the screen that I had never seen before. After
returning home, it seemed (according to the manual) the error code C:21:XX
AND the UP triangle with a bar underneath indicated that a "correctable"
error had occurred and that it was "condensation". That was over a week
ago. So, I followed the directions and removed the tape cartridge, and left
the "case" open for an hour.
Today, I thought, Hmm, I ought to give that camcorder a try and see if it is
working. Well, I used the tape that was IN it, and got an error code of
C:31:42 (possibly others, but I was a bit miffed about having a problem)
After trying to use a head cleaner, I had a C:31:40, and with a NEW tape,
C:31:22. Well, after removing the tape, and then the battery; reversing the
process to put a tape back INSIDE. I can record video as a video camera.
All SEEMS fine and good.
I captured some less than exciting scenes of our backyard and thought I was
home free. NOT. SOME of the recording I do is from VHS videotapes (using
the camera as an intermediary to get the vhs tape "movie" into my computer).
I attempted to set up the tape player to the TRV350 as I usually do, and
voila, NO image at all on the camer LCD screen. Well, this is a setback,
but at least I can still record video, but I can't use the camera as an
analog/digital converter to create digital output on my PC.
So, I apologize for being so long winded, but WHAT do the Error Codes
C:31:22, C:31:40 and C:31:42 mean to me.
I have this sinking feeling the vidcam is about to take a trip to an
electronics repair shop.
Thanks in advance for ANY help you might be able to provide me. I am
stumped as to why/how the VHS player to Camcorder connection is not showing
up on the LCD or the "eyepiece".