Sony DSR-1500 Mini DV VCR "02 594 error" Questions

02-594 mean? when I slot my tape into my SONY HVR 1500A device, it sounds as though its rewinding the tape and then this error displays. the tape ejects quite all right but it doesnt playback. how can

uvw-1600p 02-594 eroor error 02-594 indicates a problem with one or both reel motors.

DSR 1500ap Error02-594 Can anyone tell me what this error code relates to and whether it can be fixed? Thanks error 02-594: failed to detect the T and S reel FGs during search