JVC GR - DVL300

E04 Unit in safeguard mode : Remove and Reattach Battery

I have had this same problem since my warranty ran out on my JVC DV camcorder. When I turn it on to record or play, a code appears on the display screen "E04 Remove and reattach battery. Unit in safegaurd mode." I have tried to remove the battery and replace it and I have the head cleaned. Twice I have brought it in for repairs but over time the same thing comes up. Can any one tell me what causes this and how to rectify it.

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• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Ja Solomon - 29th Dec 2006 8:17
  I don't want to sue anyone.. just want this damn camera to work
  GR-DVL520U. Getting the "E04 Unit in Safe-Guard Mode, then Eject and Re-insert the Tape".. ~~Can't eject the tape.~~ and don't want to force it.
  Anyone have any luck with any of this? All I've read is just complaints.. but no real resolution other than a lawsuit.. Any techies in here? Need Help
  The unit has a diagnostic port under the battery.. if you remove the little plastic cover.. But I don't have the equipment right now. Any Ideas?
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 michael Flannery - 10th Feb 2007 2:24
  I HAD THAT PROBLEM AND GOT THE FIX
  
  I had it repaired at an authorized service center. they replaced the capstan and the drum.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 paul - 11th Feb 2007 15:07
  our camera kept coming up in safe guard mode my husband kept taking the battery off still nothing he was getting really stressed we stumbled across this website and read loads of peoples comments about beating the hell out of it we were both crying with laughter so my husband did it and to say he beat the hell out of it was an understatement when he came to try it i said knowing our luck it wouldnt work and guess what it bloodey did!!!!thanks alot (ITS ALSO GOOD THERAPY BUT DOES MAKE YOUR HAND STING!)
  
  
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• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 7going - 18th Mar 2007 14:09
  I am having the same "E04" problem with my camcorder. Sometimes i find that when i put the tape into the VCR it will work after words. that has not been happening lately. my camcorder makes a loud noise and then just shuts off. Is this happening to anyone else? What did you do to fix it?
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300
  J.R.
  - 24th Mar 2007 1:29
  Hi, people!
  I have a similar problem with my JVC GR-DVL355. I had a problem transferring my video to the PC, and to be sure that the heads are clean I took out the tape. They looked OK, so I inserted the tape again. The mechanism closed, but I never heard the motor for the heads. And now I got the E01 error and safeguard mode. Removing the battery doesn't help, carefully shaking or tapping against the device doesn't help either. I can't get the tape out, I can't record and I can't play.
  
  What the hell does E01 mean?
  How can I get rid of that error?
  
  Any ideas?
  
  Please?
  
  Cheers!
  J.R.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 J.R. - 25th Mar 2007 1:29
  The E01 Error is gone again. The mechanics for the cassette needed a bit of a push to lock properly. Now it works again. But I still don't get anything transferred to my PC.
  
  Cheers,
  J.R.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 AKASH - 4th Apr 2007 19:34
  I THINK WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS THAT YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE CAMERA AND NOT SET IT UP VIA THE MENU. YOU DO THIS BY SWITCHING THE CAMERA TO MODE {M} AND THEN YOU PRESS THE MENU BUTTON ON YOUR CAMCORDER AND START FROM THER. IF IT STILL DOSENT WORK THEN YOU SHOULD MOST PROBABLY GET A NEW BATTERY. AND THAT SHOULD BE SORTED OTHERWISE EMAIL ME BACK
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Isaac - 28th Jun 2007 0:23
  I have been having the same problem and i think it might have to do with the tape also not just the battery.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Isaac - 28th Jun 2007 0:24
  I have been having the same problem with my camcorder. I think it has ot do with the tape not just the battery.