My computer cant read my sony handicam disc. it says cant find codec. what do i do?

Yes, it is possible to get a replacement software disc for your Sony Handycam with Carl Zeiss lens. You can contact Sony Support to inquire about purchasing a replacement disc, or check if the software can be downloaded from their website. Alternatively, you can also check if a third-party seller has the disc available for purchase.

Hi try unpluging it wait 30 secs and try again

Many camcorders will save and play video in familiar file formats, but they often use different and sometimes incompatible or conflicting specific video codecs.

Your model saves and plays back using Video Codec "MPEG2-PS". Make sure that your computer or other device is able to save and play that same specific codec, or search for a download for that codec.

It's something about the Burlesque dvd. I have the same problem with mine when I try and play it on my Sony blue-ray player. It's the only disc I have that it won't play. Disc is a DVD Video disc but it will no't play in the Sony player. It plays fine on other dvd players and my computer, but not on the Sony.

I lost my software installation CD of sony handycam Model dcr-trv 285e. Hence I am not able to transfer the pictures from handicam to Laptop. please guide me how to download the software so that I can transfer pictures from handicam to Laptop

Hi do you find the software?

First you have to install the software.The software is supplied with the handicam in a cd form.You can connect handicam with pc using usb or dv(i link)port.Go to menu in handicam and select usb streaming on.Connect handicam with pc through usb and switch on to vtr mode.In drive C go to programe,sony corpn,DI,capture.Click capure and get capturing window to download your video.

your DVD drive should support UDF . try to install this software it should give your system the ability to deal with this cd
{SwiftDisc.Burning.Wizard }

i advice you not to format the media from windows , use the tool in your camera

LINK
This is a dvd player codec.
LINK to sony support for tool necessary for dvd to read

I am having the same issue, I found this link read the third post I will try it out this weekend and let you know if I succeed.

here's the link
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7813_102-0.html?forumID=59&threadID=251869&messageID=2511888