Re: Error Codes Assistance

I read your post and hope you can help me. I have a Sony DCR TRV20 and it has begun giving me the following error codes. The problem is intermittent as best I can tell; I used the camera over the holidays but today it started again.
Error Code: C32:30 and C31:30

Let me know your insight. Thanks in advance. I too live in Houston.

Thanks,

Ronnie Miranda

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• Re[2]: Error Codes Assistance Mike Train - 7th Feb 2005 15:48
  I have had exactly the same thing happen with my TRV20. Started just before Xmas and at times cannot get the tape to eject. Thought initially it was a bad tape but has happened on subsequent tapes. Any knowledge on hos to address would be appreciated.
  
  Mike Train
  
  
  • Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance ro n - 7th Feb 2005 16:52
    My camera does it intermitently. When it does, I give it smack and gradually assist opening and ejecting the tape. Then I open and blow into the tape area. It has been working fine for the last couple of weeks. For some reason I think it is humidity related but I cannot say for sure. Good Luck, Ron
    
    
    • Re[4]: Error Codes Assistance
      Deb J
      - 18th Jun 2005 5:56
      I was experiencing the same error message in the last few weeks. I actually could not get the C30:31 message to go away. And my tape would also not eject. Replacing the battery has fixed the problem. If your battery is 3-4 years old, getting a new battery might fix the problem. The error message is actually that the tape is not turning fast enough, so there could be other causes than the battery, but an old battery is a likely cause. For reference, my camera is the TRV-17 which I received in December 2001.
      
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• Re[2]: Error Codes Assistance Rex - 7th Jul 2005 14:06
  Hello,
  What you have to do is to lubrify your DV Cam on those joints of the cassette holder. I got the error code more than one year ago. I lubrified my TRV20, It has been working fine till today. try it!
  
  
  • Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance Mike Train - 24th Jul 2005 6:29
    Rex, I am interested in the lubrication process - - what did you use and where did you apply it? Appreciate the help. Mike Train
    
    
  • Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance J Laning - 23rd Mar 2007 19:42
    I have the same problem with my Sony DCR-TRV20. How do you lubricate the hinges of the cassette holder? What do you use, and where do you apply it. Thanks.