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JVC camera malfunction

julie -  
 amar -
Hello,

I was given a JVC MiniDV camcorder GR-DVX400EG but it has broken down and I can't close the cassette door
and it shows on the screen E01 unit in safeguard mode
remove and install battery
has anyone had this problem

can you help me thanks
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5 answers

  1. julie
     
    I found this

    "If you search for "E03 safeguard mode" on the Internet, you will find countless links about a well-known problem with JVC mini-DV digital camcorders: after a time ranging from 3 months to 2 years, the camcorder becomes almost unusable when recording video, with each attempt resulting in a message like "E03 Eject and Reinsert Tape," followed by "Unit in Safeguard Mode." On some models, it is an E04 or E01 error, always with the same "safeguard mode" message. In any case, it is impossible to continue recording. I have not seen a solution on the Internet. It seems that the problem is incurable. In fact, some American consumers have banded together to form a "class action lawsuit." Products to avoid.
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  2. Minart
     
    I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
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    1. Libi Posted messages 37 Status Member 4
       
      minart: It's probably a problem with the sensor, my camcorder had exactly that issue.
      julie: I don't see how to fix your problem if you no longer have the warranty or receipt, maybe the forum of "le repaire" might be able to help you better.
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      1. minart > Libi Posted messages 37 Status Member
         
        Indeed, it is the sensor that needs to be changed: free if you have the invoice or around €120... Thank you, MichNav.
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  4. fanny
     
    I can help you. I think advice can't. Because you need to disassemble the device and then remove the mechanism to fix it. It's probably the gears that follow the motor of the mechanism.
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    1. MAEVA14208
       
      Bonjour, je vois que vous n'hésitez pas à ouvrir les caméscopes, alors voici ma question et j'espère que je n'aurai pas à trop bricoler. J'ai un JVC GR-DVL160EG qui a un tout petit souci : la cassette reste bloquée. Quand j'ouvre le clapet pour que la cassette sorte, rien ne se passe. Pourriez-vous m'aider ? Merci.
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