Sony DCR-SR68 Support Question
Sony DCR-SR68 Support Question
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Question posted by ambarray on November 22nd, 2012
Hdd Format Error E:31 How To Fix
I have hdd format error in sony dcr sr-68. How to fix it?
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Request from andrewcollar1 on January 18th, 2023 12:56 PM
I have the same issue - DCR-SR68 E310 - has files I do not want to lose.
I have the same issue - DCR-SR68 E310 - has files I do not want to lose.
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on January 1st, 2013 5:28 PM
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The Format Error E:31 error of your Sony Handy Cam can be related to incompatible HDD, corruption or improper formatting. You can fix this issue and recover your lost files by using a software. Specific instructions can be found from the links I have provided below.
- http://www.just2techy.com/2011/02/troubleshooting-sony-handycam-e3100.html
- http://www.sony-europe.com/discussions/message/1027035
- http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100803110548AA5gOkj
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
Regards,
Tintin
Answer #2: Posted by sk15 on May 12th, 2013 3:22 AM
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It took me one minute to break the camera (sony camcorder, dcr sr35) and a few good hours to fix it. same error appeared (i have no clue why, might have done something) and would not let me take videos or copy them to my computer (win7). I was un able to view the files on the camera (gave me HDD format error), or open it in Windows Explorer).
Read that the only way to get rid of the error was to formnat the disc but i didnot want to lose the videos!
I tried paragon backup and recovery but somehow it was not reading the removable disc. Tried photorec and testdisk but couldnt make any progress with it either. Finally came across recuva (http://www.piriform.com/products), the file recovery bit and moved forward. The default option allowed me to recover deleted files. Just needed to switch to recover non-deleted files (damaged and formatted files)
It is now at 98%, took 25 minutes, and I can already see the videos on my computer!
I thought i lost the videos forever but have them now back thanks to recuva. It was so easy and painless!
I still need to resolve the error but I am hoping formatting the media will sort it out. :)
Related Sony DCR-SR68 Manual Pages
Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
... extremely low, you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of data occurs on the camcorder/battery pack temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on the camcorder, due to record or play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
If you may be saved
or...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
...damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when there is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a ...camcorder. On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88)
To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may appear different from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to change without notice. Note on the camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
...editing operations on the screen of recordable photos. DCR-SX43:
DCR-SX44/SX63: DCR-SR68/SR88:
Memory card
* Internal memory
* Internal hard disk
Memory card Memory card
* In the default .... US
17 Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder.
The following icons are recorded on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.
Touch the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
... drive such as an external hard disk drive. DCR-SX43: Movies and photos that can be saved. This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. If the external media was formatted to use external media with a code function. FAT file system is not assured with every connectable device. Connect your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
...hard disk of the camcorder)
Fast flashing The internal hard disk of the camcorder is full. An error may have tried to fix a couple of the error code beginning with the internal
hard disk of your camcorder... C or E. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). (p. 86)....
Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
...is damaged.
(Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting)
The memory card is damaged. The memory card is not formatted correctly
(p. 67).
(Warning indicator pertaining to ...on another device.
(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)
The camcorder is taking steps to protect the internal hard disk. Fast flashing There are running
out...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
Expected recording time of movies
Internal hard disk DCR-SR68
Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SR88
Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Internal memory DCR-SX44
Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] DCR-SX63
Recording mode [HQ] [... in ( ) is approximately 13 hours.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Memory...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
...eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... transfer the same as a car parked outside in an encrypted format. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types ... recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Do not attach a label or the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
...Backlight 26 BATTERY INFO 66 Battery pack 11 BEACH 58 BEEP 68 BLACK FADER 59 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 63
C CALIBRATION 89 CAMERA DATA 65 CANDLE 58 Capturing a photo from a movie 40...31 FADER 58 FILE NO 64 Film Roll Index 30 FIREWORKS 58 FOCUS 61 Format 67 Fully charged 11
G GENERAL SET 68 GUIDEFRAME 62
H HQ 25
I IMAGE SIZE 64 INDOOR 59 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...86 Internal hard disk...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1
... to External HDD
Lets you want by your camcorder directly to burn DVDs directly from your camcorder, no additional AC power cable is powered by selecting from far away.
Your camcorder can capture extremely tight shots, even from far away. Faces get captured more clearly with Built-in each scene. DCR-SR68
Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder
The DCR-SR68 features a built...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
.... PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are recommended. DCR-SR68
Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder
Specifications
IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size
VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported
STILL PICTURE Still Actual...
Operating Guide - Page 10
... by touching
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA
FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA]
category) the desired medium (DCR- If you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on optional accessories...
Operating Guide - Page 11
... turn on use
Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object.
Do not use your camcorder.
On the drop sensor (DCR-SR68/SR88)
To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be...
Operating Guide - Page 36
Hard disk
Disk...beforehand.
Notes Do not format the media of your camcorder
from the supplied CD-ROM. Operation is based ...-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for OS should be unable to use disc creation....sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/
Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB"
Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder to your camcorder,...
Operating Guide - Page 43
... exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive. USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be used.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
US
43 The format screen appears when the external...
Operating Guide - Page 55
....
ERASE Erases movies from desired scenes of movies in a playlist. PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from a playlist. MEDIA FORMAT
HDD*1 Deletes all data on the internal hard disk. BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information.
(DISC BURN)
Customizing your camcorder
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 Sets the media for recording photos (p. 20). DUB by...
Operating Guide - Page 56
...are displayed on the internal hard disk (p. 60). AREA SET Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 18). REPAIR IMG.DB F. HDD*1 Repairs the image database ...31). LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. BEEP Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. DROP SENSOR*1 Activates or deactivates the drop sensor.
*1 DCR-SR68/SR88 *2 DCR...
Operating Guide - Page 59
... restart the computer, then connect the computer and your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images (p. 21), or format the memory card after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with the internal hard disk of your camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect devices...
Operating Guide - Page 62
...
62
System
Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards
Movie recording format: Video: MPEG-2 PS
Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal hard disk DCR-SR68: 80 GB DCR-SR88: 120 GB Internal memory DCR-SX44: 4 GB DCR-SX63: 16 GB...
Operating Guide - Page 70
... 42 External media 43
F Fully charged 15
H "Handycam" Handbook 57
I Install 36 Internal hard disk 20
US
70
Internal memory 20
L LANGUAGE SET 19... and playback time....64 Recording media 20 Repair 58 RESET 68
S Saving images in external media 43 Screen indicators 66...T Thumbnail 34 Troubleshooting 58 Turning the power on 18 TV 31 TV TYPE 31 U USB cable 45, 47 USB CONNECT 45, 47 V ...
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