Problem solved very easily... too good to be true? Temporarily, I don't know.. but.. while reading through solutions to the E04 error (UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE). Many people reported removing the tape, closing the door, knocking on the door with your knuckle, then reloading the tape. BINGO. Like magic it's back to normal. I knocked somewhat lightly about 10 times and reloaded the tape... 40 seconds later the unit is working. Looks like this simple fix may remedy bad/failed playback as well.

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