Re[3]: Error Codes Assistance

I have the same error code 09-821 for the DSR-80. If anyone knows what to do about this please help.

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• Re[4]: Error Codes Assistance
  tony
  - 9th Oct 2006 21:22
  I have a sony DSR-80 DVCAM VTR. Had tape stuck around head. Was unable to remove tape but cannot release casset. Display's error code 02-554 (rec inhibit).
  What can I do to remove dv casset & reset error code?
  Thanks
  Tony
  
  
• Re[4]: Error Codes Assistance
  Brian Moyer - Orlando
  - 30th Jan 2007 22:48
  We have DSR-80. For future generations, Error Msg 09-821 means "Failed to complete unthreading within the specified time."
  Sony tech told me the system timed out due to non-operation of the threading mechanism. Sony said it sounds as if the system is jammed, or the threading motor is bad, or the driver system (frequency generator) is defective. I told the tech that, using Left-Arrow + Menu button > Motor Check > Threading has the message, "TH FG NOT EXIST. FG stands for frequency generator.
  Remove the transport, remove the winding motor (two screws) – taking it away from the optical coupler, then see if the motor runs using the Left-Arrow + Menu or from a 9-volt battery. If it does run, the Frequency Generator is bad and the DSR-80 needs to go to Sony. The motor assembly can be purchased as a part. The tech said that sometimes the idler or threading arms can jam under the threading turntable mechanism. Otherwise, the unit has to be sent to Sony for repair.
  I hope this helps some. Don't try anything beyond your expertise -- that can get more expensive!