Re: Error Codes Assistance

What is error code 20 on a PVW-2800 Betascam SP recorder/player?

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• Re: Re: Error Codes Assistance
  Jay Mitchell
  - 3rd Jan 2005 0:41
  Error Code 20 on the PVW-2800 = "Cassette Motor Timeout"
  
  It just happened to my machine , as well. And, I need to know what the repair or service involves.
  
  Jay
  
  
• Re[2]: Error Codes Assistance Richard M Chapelle ACS - 9th Jun 2007 3:39
  Hi,
  I just found the question you posted in 2004 about error code 20 on your betacam pvw 2800.
  Did you ever find out what the problem was?
  My machine has just rejected my bigger tapes and given me Error code 21 and error code 20.
  I'd appreciate if you have the answer.
  Cheers
  
  
  • Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance Steve Pietras - 13th Jun 2007 0:36
    The error code for the PVW-2800 are as follows. ERROR-20 The cassette compartment up/down operation did not complete. The unit shut down to protect the tape. ERROR-21 The reel sizeing motor movement L to S OR S to L did not complete and the unit shut down to protect the tape.
    
    
  • Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance Steve Pietras - 13th Jun 2007 0:39
    More on the PVW-2800... Might I also suggest "Videomax". They repair betacam and sell parts. Videomax is the place I buy all my betacam parts. You can call Bill at 650-320-9800 and speak with him on the cost of repair of your unit.
    
    
  • Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance
    tsvservice
    - 8th Oct 2007 21:13
    error 20 is usually caused by a defective flex cable in the cassette housing.