Error code C:31:22 - Sony Handycam CCD-TRV208E Camcorder

Shaking the Handycam and lightly hitting it on the sides shpuld do the trick for you.... may sound un conventional but thats the cost effective way to rectify your problem....

I can tell you one of the dirty little secrets of the hardcore pros is whacking the camera intelligently and judiciously is a common field remedy. If you don't want to look unprofessional carry a small plastic or rubber mallet like the doctor might use on your knee but the flat of your hand is a much better tool. Lubricants dry out in the heat connections expand and contract contamination migrates into the camera with the tape too many more variables to mention here. Bottom line whacking can often dislodge a stuck component in the loading mechanism etc. On a recent episode of a toprated network home makeover show I secretly whacked a pd150 (that was used inside the home under demolition) to make it give up a tape that it wouldn't eject it went right back into combat and performed flawlessly through endless hours of 24/7 shooting. As for error codes they are no more accurate than windows error messages you can get a head drum error code if the loading mech doesn't finish threading the tape. Some of the worst repair jobs I have ever had to deal with were from people who baby their equipment use your gear frequently like your muscles they like it. But never hit your camera in anger just like the real world it doesn't fix anything.

These errors are also fixed by resetting the camera with the power on. The reset button is located (very small) on the function panel behind the LCD display. Activate with a pencil or similar.

IF IT STILL WONT WORK .....SENSOR(CHIP) UNDER DRUM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, costs abt $ 175

Good luck

Hello,
Try the below instruction first. If it will not help. Please leave a comment.

Hi,
Answer in technical term of C:31:22 is, T-Reel fault, missing T-Reel hall IC pulse.
Remove battery/ power source from camcorder for minute, attach battery/ power source and check. If this does not solve the issue, then user level fix is, tap few times with palm on bottom and top of camera, many times it cures the problem, but proper fix needs to take it in to local camera repair shop.
Hope these info will help you.
Thanks.

Hi Eileen deasl,
It's a common Sony error code, usually involves the take-up reel, the tape maybe slacked a bit.
Tighten the tape by doing a FF (Fast Forward) and RW (Rewind).
Sometimes the cassette gets packed to one side, smack the cassette against a flat surface lightly on both sides.
Check if it only happens with one tape, if yes, then don't use it.
If it happens all the time you may need to take your device to a service center for repair.
If you have a problem clearing the error use the little reset button under the LCD panel.
Thanks for using Fixya.
Good luck and have a nice day.