Hi I have this SONY GV-D1000 NTSC mini DV recorder (clam shell) and am also getting this C:31:30 error. Basically when I take the battery off for a few minutes and put it back on the error goes away. When I close the tape compartment without a tape it seems to function properily. The minute I put a tape in and close (regardless of tape brand) BOOM this C:31:30 error pops up with this annoyiny beeping sound. anyone have a clue? fedup

OK this is nuts!! I took the battery off and raised the clam shell over my head and dropped it on the floor behind me in frustration pretty hard. problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!! now works like a charm. extremily psyched

Dear : I m getting same error,C31:21, C31:22 or a C31:23. But unable to find solution , If u have solution please share with me thanks Khalid

I Get this error code on my sony TRV11e dv camcorder C:31:30 The tape is stuck in the carrier and I can't get it out. It also makes a high speed wirring noise like it is rewinding rapidly. Sometimes it works if I press the reset button. Lately it's very frequent. Any suggestions? Thanks Milo

I Get this error code on my sony TRV11e dv camcorder C:31:30 The tape is stuck in the carrier and I can't get it out. It also makes a high speed wirring noise like it is rewinding rapidly. Is this repairable? Help this is happening all the time - what can I do?

Hey folks, After posting on pechorin'sforum a year ago, I got some great advice to get the camcorder wrking again- but only temporarily. Two people suggested smacking it around a bit (delivering a sharp blow to the base of the camera removing then replacing the battery, which to my astonishment actually worked. However this was always going to be a temporary measure. I contacted Sony after the violence stopped having any effect, and they told me that for a flat fee (£175) they would repair it and I wouldn't have any problems with it any more. I'm still waiting till I have the spare cash to send it away. But for now it seems I'm at the end of the road with the TRV 11e...