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Question posted by ivansteam on February 9th, 2013

Fault

When switching on my camera it shows  C31 : 22. What is this and why will the camera not operate?

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Answer #1: Posted by addisk on February 9th, 2013 3:50 PM
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normally caused by a mechanical problem, jammed or missing parts

someone post a video on youtube about this error code take a look 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUIN-ygjN_g

Related Sony DCR-TRV285E Manual Pages

User Manual - Page 1

2-515-260-14(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Video Camera Recorder/Digital Video Camera Recorder CCD-TRV238E/TRV438E DCR-TRV270E/TRV285E © 2005 Sony Corporation
User Manual - Page 2

... is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for DCR-TRV270E/TRV285E The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may be used. Disposal of Old... 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your nearest Sony service station. b Notice for future reference. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual...
User Manual - Page 3

...using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from a Windows XP computer. CCD-TRV238E: TRV238E CCD-TRV438E: TRV438E DCR-TRV270E: TRV270E DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E Instructions with specific model...camcorder if necessary (p. 19). • The illustrations used in illustrating the operating procedures. These points are normal results of your camcorder to press buttons on...
User Manual - Page 4

...: TRV270E TRV438E DCR-TRV285E: TRV285E Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ease - NightShot plus 28 Adjusting the focus manually 29 4 Easy Handycam 26 Adjusting the exposure 27 Adjusting the exposure for a longer time 22 Using zoom ...23 Using the built-in light 23 Recording in mirror mode 24...
User Manual - Page 5

...Various playback functions 36 Displaying the screen indicators 36 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Photo search 40 Playing back still images in various modes 34... - END SEARCH 32 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape for playback ( TRV285E 39 Searching quickly for a still image - FADER 30 Superimposing a title 31 Searching for a scene by date of a scene ...
User Manual - Page 6

...CAMERA SET) menu - 16:9 WIDE/STEADYSHOT, etc 46 Using the (PLAYER SET)/ (VCR SET) menu - Easy Dubbing ( TRV238E/438E 63 Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV285E 67 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape - WORLD TIME/VIDEO..............104 Index 111 For TRV270E/285E: Two operating instructions are supplied with your camcorder: • Camera Operations Guide (This manual) • "First Step...
User Manual - Page 11

...battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) ( TRV270E/285E) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is .... The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) RMT-830: ( TRV285E) A/V connecting cable (1) Monaural: ( TRV238E/438E) Stereo: ( TRV270E/285E) Mains lead (1) USB ...
User Manual - Page 33

...To fast forward or rewind Press (fast forward) or stop ). OPEN POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can control playback using the Remote Commander. Press (... OPEN and open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can play ) to restart the playback. Playback Playback...
User Manual - Page 35

... users by providing only the basic functions for easy viewing. The following buttons can be operated. (play)/ (stop)/ (pause)/ (fast forward)/ (rewind) For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can operate those operations and SLOW y on your camcorder. Playback OPEN POWER switch z Tip • Buttons that are displayed when MENU is pressed. 1 Press OPEN and open the...
User Manual - Page 36

...CAM DATA A. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5... information on the screen. z Tips • For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: You can display the screen indicators by pressing DISPLAY on the Remote...17:50 36 Playback Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - DISPLAY/BATT INFO POWER switch MENU SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Displaying the screen indicators...
User Manual - Page 39

... STOP when you want to locate later on a tape for playback ( TRV285E) Searching quickly for that purpose. Zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY...back movies, connect your TV or VCR. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the tape counter. When you want...285E: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the...
User Manual - Page 42

... using the menu items displayed on the position of the POWER switch. Unavailable items will be grayed out. The available menu items vary depending on the screen. MANUAL SET (p. 43) CAMERA SET (p. 46) PLAYER SET (p. 50) ( TRV238E/438E/ TRV270E) VCR SET (p. 50) ( TRV285E) LCD SET (p. 52) TAPE SET (p. 53) SETUP MENU (p. 56) 5 Turn...
User Manual - Page 54

...approximately 5 frames) is already set. Select to record pictures using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when you continue ...TO SET] in the standard recording mode. lights up. 3 Press REC START/STOP. For TRV285E: Operate your camcorder enters the standby mode. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. GOFF ON ...
User Manual - Page 59

...show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the following recording situations. The camera recording lamp will not light up to [NEVER]. COMMANDER For GON OFF TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E...8226; When you are recording close to show the displays such as VCR (p. 67). Select this setting in the viewfinder. VIDEO EDIT For TRV270E/285E: You can select up during recording...
User Manual - Page 67

...performing digital program editing for connection. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to make the connection. Digital program editing ( ...device appears on your camcorder (p. 61). Insert a cassette for operation Follow the steps below when you want to start recording. .../Editing Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV285E) You can record and edit pictures from a tape - Use an...
User Manual - Page 86

.../Editing Symptom Cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. Also, make sure the power switch of the VCR is set to your camcorder and the VCR more than 30 cm (12...For TRV285E: Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. cMake sure the input selector of the video camera recorder is recorded in step 9 of "Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation." ...
User Manual - Page 95

...not to avoid distortion of the recorded section before you begin the next recording in another video camera connected to SAVE. and are Additional Information 95 Additional Information If there is a blank...screen, or on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as described above. For TRV285E: When you have played back the tape. SAVE: The cassette cannot be put a label...
User Manual - Page 101

... (ø 3.5 mm) DV input For TRV285E: 4-pin connector, S100 DV output For TRV270E/285E: 4-pin connector, S100 USB jack For TRV270E/285E: mini-B LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) ,continued Additional Information 101 Additional Information Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system For TRV238E/438E: 2 rotary...
User Manual - Page 105

...) B Lens C Infrared ray emitter (p. 63, 68)/ For TRV238E/438E/ TRV285E: Remote sensor D Camera recording lamp (p. 21, 26) E Microphone F NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 28) G EASY button (p. 26, 35) H DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 36) Quick Reference A Jack cover B For TRV270E/285E: A/V OUT jack (p. 38, 61) C For TRV285E: DV Interface (p. 61) For TRV270E: DV OUT Interface (p. 61...
User Manual - Page 106

...) button (p. 63) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 27) E MENU button* (p. 42) F Video control buttons (p. 33) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV285E: Rec buttons (p. 67) REC (rec) K For TRV238E/438E: COUNTER RESET button (p. 21...

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