The C:31:23 means supply reel error. So the micro thinks that the supply reel is not turning when it is supposed to. If it has a problem ejecting without a cassette I would guess the problem is really a missing capstan FG. If it only does these things with a cassette, and it has a B-Mech chassis, I would guess that the traces from the supply reel sensor in the flex pcb on the slider chassis are broken just under where they get hit by the basket latch hook. Usually you can see the crease or dent in the flex pcb with a magnifying glass. If that is the problem, the only fix is to replace the LS Chassis as Sony no longer sells the flex pcb alone. The chassis costs about $80 but MCM has them for less. Strictly speaking, when replacing the chassis you have to adjust the back tension and the guidepost heights. I have some shortcuts. I usually buy several at a time to spread the shipping costs. Just used my last one and each time I tell myself I am not going to stock those anymore because more and more customers decline that repair. Jerry Silverman Greentron Inc 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609 864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080 mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Intrepid Video Support" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 9:00 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony CCD-TRV43 > Paul, > From Tech Repair CD: > Sony,CCDTRV40,CC,eject button would only work when the CC was turned off or in camera mode. In VCR mode > the eject button would not work and only the pause button would light up.,The only button that worked when > pressed was the pause button and it would make the tape play only,,Repair bad connections on SM components > inside the control panel/lid.,,,,,,,,, > > Jeff Dougherty > Intrepid Video TV/VCR > 263 S Front St > Steelton PA 17113 > fax...717-564-4952 > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Westcott" <westcott@xxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 9:44 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Sony CCD-TRV43 > > > Hi guys, > This unit quits playing after about 2 seconds. > C31 23 flashes in the top right of the EVF.(no idea what it means) > While running,the tape counter changes so > I don't know if this means that the reel sensors are working or not. > Also, when ejecting, I have to try a half a dozen times before it will fully > eject. > Both reels seem to be okay.The capstan motor turns freely(by hand) > Nothing seems to be binding. > Any ideas? > Paul Westcott > Kingsway Electronics > Sudbury,Ont. > 705 566-9290 > westcott@xxxxxxx > kingswayelectronics@xxxxxxxxxx > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/