Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder "player keeps switching" Questions

keeps giving me a 'Format Error' message but won't do anything else. I definately don't want to format it and lose what is on the disc. Is there any solution to make sure that I can watch/transfer the

...try removing the camcorder battery, then turn on the switch on the front to either camera, or player modes.let alone for 1 minute, then turn switch to OFF or the center position, install

...mode (Memory PLAYBACK mode) 1. Set the mode switch to MEMORY CARD. 2. Set the power switch to PLAYER. The last recorded image appears. If there are no recorded images on the Memory Card, NO ...

...keep getting the same message on the display. I also get the same message when I try to use the 'player' mode to view a tape that has been used and I want to watch. Any help would be appreciated. ...

...REPEAT.?. It may work...fingers x'ed. 1. Ensure that there is no disk in the tray. 2. Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to clean-boot the firmware. 3. Wait until the main ...