GR-SXM247 E04 error

2 here

https://www.google.com/search?q=JVC+GR+AX5+repair+manual

https://www.google.com/search?q=JVC+GR+AX5+Error+E04

E04
remove and reattach battery,
Unit in safeguard mode.

Poor contact of drum motor connection(flexi found at the upper part of the drum assy). Solution, disconnect this wire from the connector and cut 1mm from the end so that it will make a new contact. WIre will be shortened a little bit but it still can work this way since this flexi can not be ordered alone, it comes complete with the whole drum assy. Good Luck

Following are the solutions:<br /> 1. Through your camera in dustbin;<br /> 2. crush it with hammer <br /> 3. Put it on fire

Here is some information regarding the E04 error message from http://www.techlore.com/article/10974/JVC-Camcorder-Stuck-in-Safe-Mode/:

"JVC notes that you are also given a malfunction code when the unit is placed into safeguard. If it displays code 01, 02, or 06 you should remove
the battery and powersupply and wait for a while. Code 03 and 04 indicate that you should eject and reinsert the tape.

If neither of these solutions work, your only alternative is to bring it to a shop or send it to JVC for diagnosis or repair. Unfortunately, there is no other way to clear the condition."

This doesn't seem uncommon, and indicates a bad tape is loaded, or unfortunately, that the camcorder requires servicing.

there was a hole under the tape deck.. u can try to force;y open it right there

i had the same problem with my cam JVC GR-DVL309 and i solve it.
HOW!
Eject the tape, reinsert it BUT while the tape is going down to read, push the door with your hand just a little bit to right side just a few seconds while is reading the tape and close the door, (i had done this 2 or 3 times) this way i have solve the E04 Error, now i can record and play with my cam.

remove the battery for some 1 day and then try .. if you have connected the dc plug into the jack remove that also ....

Camera is in safe guard mode want you to remove and replace battery still in safe guard mode

Hi my name is Erick . Have you tried ejecting the tape??? Safe mode just means the tape is stuck or something in the mechanicism is not letting the gear works eject the tape. GOOD LUCK!!!!