Hi got Sony DCR-PC9E,tape ran out while recording,replaced with new tape yellow condensation symbol flashing+ C:21.00 on screen. Tried new tape-insert&close carriage instead of pulling carriage into body it pops back open again.Camera had'nt been anywhere damp but put open into airing cupboard overnight just in case-no difference,any ideas its been brilliant camera,always used best quality tapes,sony or TDK and not been abused? Thanx Simon

SOURCE: Camera Case will not close

I solved my Sony Camera problem by throwing the camera in the trash and vowing never to purchase a Sony Camera again. When I saw many other people posting the same problem on the internet, I came to the conclusion this is a major problem with Sony Cameras.

SOURCE: Sony Digital video Camera Recorder DCR-PC6E/PC9E

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Clarification Request by welcomejee, posted on Sep 01, 2008 please mention what dvd recorder you have or you want to transfer movie files on PC hard disk.

SOURCE: Camera will not insert tape. Mechanism works OK without tape. Sony dcr-hc42

A C31:40 error indicates that the drum (the spinning video head) is either not spinning or is not supplying a signal to the main computer to tell the computer it is spinning. It could be a bad drum or a loose connection. It will likely take a qualified technician to verify the diagnosis.

SOURCE: My Sony Handycam DCR-PC9E mini DV Digital

This is a simple case of the Bat going dead, it does look from what I read that the Sony batteries do not seem to stand up long these days, I am hearing of this daily on the Mini Cameras, where my old faithful 8mm camera bat is 8 years old and as good as new.