Panasonic DMC-FT20 / DMC-TS20 series Error 38'0: Camera task invalid code error.

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Error code38'0

Camera task invalid code error happens due to communication issues between the lens system and IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE). The manual's first action is: “LENS COM”

Model
Panasonic DMC-FT20 / DMC-TS20 series
Display shows
Camera task invalid code error. (38'0)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 24

What 38'0 means

Camera task invalid code error. p. 24

Common causes

  • Communication between Lens system and IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) p. 24
  • IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) p. 24

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • CAUTIONDischarge Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on Flash P.C.B. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Flash P.C.B. when servicing. p. 4

What to do

  1. LENS COM p. 24
  2. DSP p. 24

If 38'0 is still not resolved

  • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. p. 6
    “FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.”
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