I have the JVC GR-DVM75 and have had this darn Safe Mode message forever. I just have to take the tape out and remove the battery. Sometimes it takes a minute, sometimes it takes days before it works again. Terrible!!!! I have yet to see a solution on the web.

i have the same problem please tell me if u got it fixed

The GRD20 digital camera that i own since 16.08.2003 is not functioning anymore.When i try to start it an error message appears on the diplay : Lens cap (and the cover is released).If it is possible please send me some indications. Best regards , Dan

JVC GR - DVL300 @ Paul - 14th Dec 2003 0:02 E03 Unit in safeguard mode : Remove and Reattach Battery

I am from Egypt, I bought my dvl 300 from Japan in 2000, but I rarely used it until this year when after couple of days of use, it stopped and gave me the famous message "E04 Remove and reattach battery. Unit in safeguard mode.", I took it to the terrible local service agent, they charged me around 80 US$ and it stayed with them for two weeks and worked only for two days and then the same message appeared. I took it again to the agent and it stayed there since then (May 04), they are claiming that the “drum” needs to be changed and because they don’t have it in stock they made an order to import it from Japan, and I am still waiting since last May for the part to arrive!! Passing through this terrible experience, I decided to purchase Sony video cam although price is higher the quality and service is much better.

I have this Error E04, Safeguard mode, reattach battery thing which i got no idea to fix. Can somebody e-mail me on how to best fix this irritating problem. Please out? I bought this in Australia but i am now in the outback in Afica -Botswana. I tried taking the camera around for service but still they could help. Get back to me with a good answer. I thought it could be because of dust in here but i had it cleaned and still the same problem. Again it would work for some seconds sometimes and return to the error message. Its hurting to lose capturing this once in lifetime adventure am currenting involved in. Please help!! PATRICK

Hi I have a JVC GR-DVL100 and when i switch it on i get the following message. E04 UNIT IN SAFEGAURD MODE. I have changed tapes and still get the error. Have you any idea whats wrong. Thanks

I power up my cam it flashes leens cap is on ,but my leens cap is off. I get no video just sound when i record. Help Me !!!!!

hi i'm from brunei and i have the same problem too,the cam can't record and even play, i don't know what's the problem with it...maybe the sensor or something could any one help me?

Receiving E01 message all time, any ideas. Camera is approx 14 months old. Could tape be jammed if so how do I get it out. Thanks