Question: Do you keep trying to use the same tape when you re-insert the tape. If you do, reset the camcorder properly and try a new JVC or even Panasonic tape if you can get one. Reset procedure below: * Remove tape from camcorder * close up the camcorder and power it down * remove the power source (battery or DC cord) * replace the power source and power up the camcorder * try a NEW JVC or Panasonic tape. IF the camcorder accepts the new tape---then the previous tape may have had a mechanical problem within itself. NOTE: tapes also have internal mechanical parts. If the tapes mechanism is having a problem, it will not run properly within the camcorder. IF a tape is not being accepted into the camcorder or has been having a problem running in the camcorder, DO NOT continue trying to use it. Doing so may result in the tape jamming in the camcorder or a malfunction can occur causing error codes to engage. When error codes engage, the camcorder will go into "SafeGuard Mode" and shut down.