To properly dissect that error code you'd need an "Adjustment Remote Commander". You've probably read your manual and seen the part about the C:31:xx error code. It advises to remove all power including the battery and then reinstate the power and the unit should operate. I guess you've already done that so you know that it doesn't help. The "30" segment of the error usually means that the unit is sensing that the capstan motor is not turning for one reason or another. These types of problems usually trace to the DD-80 circuit board which supplies power to various portions of your camcorder including the capstan motor. There are very small little capacitors on this circuit board which fail in time. The only way to try and isolate is to disassemble the camcorder and try heating and cooling the components on the DD-80 circuit board. The DD-80 circuit board is located behind where the battery attaches. I've read on various forums of owners disassembling their camcorders and after reassembly the camcorder worked Ok. Never happened to me but it might be worth a try. Good Luck.

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