Had this problem for a few days,so took the advice,and whacked it..Works again!!

You now how so often you can get this useless information online? Well this is not one of those times. I would like to thank whoever originally submitted this technique as it has certainly worked yet again!! Ben

maaa kasam its really works.....everythings solutions is slapping ...slap it maan

Thanks internetGod almight! Knowledge is power, slap it nice and easy! I worked on my pc5 too!

I have this same problem, could you help me? Regards Marcelo

Trust the advise offered by number of people who have experienced the same C31:22 error and solution offered DOES WORK. My Sony DCR-PC5 exhibited C:31:22 error since May 2005 and I have been trying to get it working but without success. Technicians have washed off their hands as well. I heeded to advice of "SMACKING TECHNIC" and it REALLY WORKED FOR ME. I am estactic and overjoyed to regain the fully functioning Camcorder. I have decided to become an expert for undertaking repairs for all those who have c:31:22 issues and I will fix it for nominal cost.....if your smacking does not work for you. People... believe this board and the advise offered... although it is simplistic but is very effective and the outcome is excellent. NO KIDDING. Happy SMACKING folks with your c:31:32 error. One happy person who learnt so much from other who provided this advise. A BIG THANK YOU.

The error code C:31:22 appears when I turn the camcorder on,with or without a tape in it.I changed the battery & the tape,but the problem remains the same.I also pushed the reset button but...nothing has changed

I would like to say that the advice on this board worked my cam is now working again after they said it would cost 200 dollars to fix thanks a lot yall Oh I hit it on the side and reset it worked Thanks again :-)

I have this same problem, which has resulted in me not usung the camcorder for quite a while. Did you ever get a solution ?

I'm having the exact same problem. I'd really like to fix the problem before the end of the week because I'm going on a trip to New York City!