Camcorder (used only twice)now says communication error

I try to record and the camcorder blanks out and shows a pix of the camera and a battery and says "communication error" and then shuts off. I have made sure it is charged and I've also tried to take the battery off and put it back on. Any help would be great.

OscarIV May 15, 2009

I have the same problem on my GRD340 except it's with the original JVC battery which has worked for 18months or more. I bought a new battery as well and still have the problem

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Contributor
2 Answers

Just found a workaround for the "cheap battery" problem. The problem is that there is some circuitry in the more expensive JVC batteries that the generics don't have. When this isn't detected by the camcorder, it won't function. It's a neat trick to make you buy the proprietary battery. Well, the generic battery I have has a plug in the back of it so you can charge it with the JVC factory supplied charger. There was also a jumper cord supplied with the camcorder. Plug this in the back of your cheap battery, plug the other end into your DC port on your camera, and voila! You're in business. Downsides are that you have a short cord between the battery and camcorder and the battery indicator won't work so you'll need a spare.

Posted on Jul 31, 2007

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Contributor
30 Answers

Try using the orijinal JVC battery, sometimes compatible batteries cause this kind of problems.

Posted on Jul 10, 2007

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

0helpful

1answer

I can't watch back my recorded cassette, on my camcorder? i'm getting an error message C31 23

Sony is pretty secretive about the :23 code. It can't be found anywhere. However, to service the C:31 code, Sony recommends you do the following:

Turn off the camcorder.
Remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter for 60 seconds.
Insert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter.
Turn on the camcorder.
If the error message appears, service may be required.

If your camcorder still shows the same error code, then you'll have to send in your camcorder for service.

Read full answer

Jul 24, 2011 • Sony Handycam DCR-TRV340 Digital Camcorder

0helpful

3answers

URGENT NEED HELP WITH C:31:23 CODE ON DISPLAY SCREEN

Try first removing the battery and see if this clears the error.

Read full answer

Aug 24, 2008 • Sony Handycam DCR-TRV350 Digital Camcorder

0helpful

3answers

Play back of video recorded on a different camcorder

sir,
you must have run a dry run before recording them in blank tape

Read full answer

Jan 11, 2008 • Sony Handycam CCD-TRV87 Camcorder

0answers

When I recently played back footage I shot two weeks ago on my camcorder, the camera suddenly froze up (twice). I checked the hard drive, and it said there was no errors. Today, I was working with my...

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Aug 05, 2017 • Sony HDR-SR5 Flash Media Camcorder

0helpful

1answer

How I can fix my JVC GY-HD 110U Camcorder to work? It is giving me an error message: "Rec error, turn off the power". This is a brand new camera. I have used it twice for recording. I bought it two years...

set it to manual focus and try it on that setting,, it may not have liked you knocking it out of ,,,,(auto focus) ????

Read full answer

Aug 09, 2010 • JVC GY-HD110U Camcorder

0helpful

1answer

Videotape is at end of recording space. went to record new event and tape came out of casette and will not play or rewind in video camera

Try another tape in camcorder to make sure that camcorder is OK.
If same problem comes with another tape, check any error sign blinks in camcorder LCD? Usually this kind of problem happens when Dew sensor activated.
Remove battery/ power source from camcorder for 30-40 minutes, reattach battery / power source with camcorder and try.
Let me know model and brand of your camcorder for more research.
Thanks.

Read full answer

Oct 31, 2009 • Sony DVM60PRL/1BP Premium Mini Digital...

0helpful

1answer

What is the problem in my camera it show c 31 and can't work it out?

This error message may come if the recording media you are using is either not supported for use with the camcorder or the media has a problem.
Ensure the recording media you are using is supported for use with the camcorder or try using different recording media.

Read full answer

Aug 04, 2009 • Sony Handycam DCR-TRV140 Digital Camcorder

0helpful

1answer

Camcorder Communication Error from Battery to Camera

Not 100% sure but when my gz-hd3u had the same problem I cleaned as well as pushed in all the battery connect pins on the camera. one of the middle pins detects if the battery is installed.

Read full answer

Nov 30, 2008 • JVC GR-D290 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

15helpful

3answers

JVC EVERIO HYBRID GZ-MG330 Battery error?

I bought a replacement data battery BN-VF-808U from Digicowfish through Amazon.com. (?made by PomerPower).
It fits nciely to my JVC Everio GZ-MG330 which uses a BN-VF808U data battery. However, JVC gives a screen message:Communicating Error.
Now I have solved my Communication Error by using a jumper cable provided with the replacement battery BN-VF808U to connect the attached replacement battery to the camcorder. There is a DC input socket on the camcorder. There is also a DC input socket on the replacement battery for direct connection.

JZC

Read full answer

Aug 06, 2008 • Video Cameras

6helpful

5answers