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
  Chris
  - 1st Jan 2004 17:13
  I have the same problem. It sure seems weird that everyone is experiencing it around the same time.
  
  
  • Re[2]: JVC GR - DVL300 Tracy - 22nd Dec 2005 4:54
    Hi Chris - same problem here - did you ever find out what it was? 22nd Dec today and would love to use it for this Christmas but no-one will fix it before then. Email me direct if you can. Thanks Tracy
    
    
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Doug - 2nd Jan 2004 6:26
  Can anyone help me out?? I have the JVC GR-DVL300 but I can't find my software anywhere.. Does any one know if and where I can download the software??? Please help me out guys. Just reply to my email address
  douglas.e.goodman@wellsfargo.com
  Thank a lot
  
  
  • Re: Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Henry - 28th Jan 2004 21:57
    use yahoo search and put jvc software download in the "your search". look ofr an item that says "JVC Deutschland GmbH Software Download Translate this page" Click "Translate this page" and will give you an english version. You can choose what you need from there.
    
    
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Mat - 6th Jan 2004 1:36
  Here's another one to add to the list, I started having the exact same problem christmas eve, Im gonna let gravity have its way with it from my bedroom window.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - SXM460A
  TONNY MANTANA
  - 6th Jan 2004 10:23
  HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM JUST WITH THE NEW YEAR FIREWORKS !!!
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300
  Eric
  - 9th Jan 2004 0:42
  PROBLEM SOLVE!! Most of the camcorders all have the same problem. The most common problem is within the tape ejection mechanism. Since there's many moving gears and parts; a small particle of dirt could easily cause it to jammed up. If you getting an ERROR(ERROR message is part of the safety program incorporated in the system to protect the tape against accidental deletion) message regarding system safequard while the tape in in the unit, don't sweat. In order to clear the message, you need to REMOVE THE TAPE AND RE-INSERT IT BACK IN. A typical method of doing so is to press the EJECT button. If that doesn't work, use compress air to blow out the dirt in the moving gear or track. If all other fail, use a small(flat head) screw driver or paper clip to help open the tape housing unit right after you press the EJECT button. After you get the tape out, then remove the battery, and re-install the battery and then the tape back in the unit. That should reset the system safeguard program back to normal.
  
  
  • Re: JVC GR - DVL300
    Michelle
    - 16th Jan 2004 23:03
    I was going to take my camcorder to be serviced and decided I should search on the web to see if other people had experienced similar problems/error messages. I saw a posting here advising us to try taking the tape out and reattach the battery. The camcorder now works again and I probably saved a lot of money and hassle. Thanks you!!!
    
    
  • Re: Re: JVC GR - DVL300
    Rob
    - 30th Jan 2004 11:53
    I don't think it's always as easy as that. My GR-DVL300 last night chewed up the tape I have been making to chronicle the first 3 months of our new baby. I have removed the battery several times, for long periods of time, ejected the tape (spooling it manually back into the cassette body). Still I get an error E03 - Remove & Replace Battery.
    
    
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300 Dutch - 10th Jan 2004 13:31
  Isn't it strange that all of these dvc's are stuffing up at the same time, is it a conspiracy to make us pay for repairs or buy new dvc's. I was using mine most of the day on Friday and then on Saturday, the dreaded safeguard mode, error 06, missed out on all the good footage of our fishing trip, I'm spewing about that, what can we do?.....catch ya
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300
  Kamahl
  - 10th Jan 2004 19:56
  Add me to the list. I started having this problem a few weeks ago after years of it working flawlessly. I'm goign to try some of the tricks people have mentioned.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300
  Kamahl
  - 10th Jan 2004 20:37
  I just did what that said..messed around with it for a while....turned those little white pegs clockwise mostly....and not my camera works again!!
  I hope it lasts. Let me know if it works for any of you guys.
  
  
  • Re[2]: JVC GR - DVL300 Eric - 16th Nov 2005 0:48
    Hi guys-I have the same JVC model and had the same problem too. Basically, tapping the cassette compartment and resetting by removing the battery would help only temporarily.The problem is actually in the mode-switch, a very delicate switching device that controls access to various electrical functions of the unit. JVC have a replacement switch and I have my old switch with me to compare. It was certainly defective (within 3 months of purchase) and after replacing it, the unit never troubled me again. Also, try using JVC, Canon or Panasonic tapes only.I would not risk / try other brands. Keep a head cleaning tape handy- always.
    
    
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300
  Carlos of Spain
  - 19th Jan 2004 22:24
  Tengo el modelo dvx88 de JVC y me a empezado a hacer el mismo problema.He leido lo de dar unos golpecitos en el depósito de la cinta y a mí me ha funcionado,esperemos que dure.Gracias por vuestros consejos.
  
  
• Re: JVC GR - DVL300
  brian
  - 21st Jan 2004 1:26
  check this out. alot, and i mean alot, of people are having the same problems. keep searching message boards. there has to be more people out there. http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg. tcl?msg_id=009ZB5