http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/DisplayComments.php?file=Video+Camera/Sony/Sony_DCR-TRV18_-_Error_Code..html "This may seem silly, but it worked for me. I found this on another discussion forum. Try smacking the side of the camera relatively hard with the palm of your hand. Eject the tape and reinsert. You may need to do this a couple of times. Surprisingly it worked for me.." Worked for me too !