Joel, a code 20 apparantly is a tape feed error. This is a common error with that deck. Often from underuse as much as over use! When I took my unit in to Sony they wanted several hundred dollars to fix it. ( I did not let them do it) I spoke to an ebay guy who deals in used decks. He has a way to repair the board to fix the code 20 for 100-200 dollars. his email address is vcrgary@aol.com His telephone number is (714) 554-0159 Hope this helps.....Lee