JVC GR-35U camcorder no longer plays or records. The clock battery died and after replacement, it opens, accepts cassettes, loads the cassette, fastforwards and rewinds but does not play or record. I suspect that the clock function needs to be reset and do not have access to the manual. Please send me a link to the manual or suggest a way of resetting the clock. Jason

The error code E04 on a JVC Camcorder GR-AX2 indicates a problem with the cassette mechanism. This could be caused by a number of issues, such as a jammed cassette, a malfunctioning cassette compartment, or a problem with the camcorder's loading mechanism. In order to fix the issue, the camcorder may need to be serviced by a professional. In the meantime, you can try removing the cassette and reinserting it to see if that resolves the problem.

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THe loading motor is not working.Replace with a new one and check

Forget the battery, the mini dv carrage assy can get out of sync and initiate the safe mode, if you noticed a problem loading the tape or have heard a gear skip sound thats the problem. The best you can do with those camcorders is keep the tape in the camcorder!!!!! That will prevent the problem and insure many good years of recording.

Sorry,

Tim.

Hi tlaufer ,
              According to the symptom this problem is related to the VIDEO HEAD, As you earlier try to clean the head but no results, Please open the cassette compartment of your camera (as when you insert the cassette in it) for 30 mins (remains open cassette compartment) Actueally some time due to moisture head get durt.
After 30 mins insert the cassette and play it. Hope it will start work again fine.
      But if no result from the said procedure then there must be a damadge of point of the head, in this condition you have to replace the VIDEO HEAD assembly.
Thanks for using fixya.

Please use Mini DV Video head cleaning cassette as it seems video head is dirty / clogged in camera.

Your loading motor is no longer working or your mechanism is out of alignment.

Just remove the cover and connect 3v dc supply to the loading motor opposite way the motor will work reverse and cassette will come out and then fix back every thing as it was and then put a new cassette.

Here's what i found. I was able to clear the message by opening and closing and ejecting the cassette. I also had to play with the battery at the same time. Keeping the cassette door open and then pulling out the battery. After is did this a couple of times i got the message to clear. I too haven't used my camcorder for some time and now that the error message has cleared the camcorder tells me that i need to clean the heads. Hope this helps. Below is the message i found that pointed me toward ejecting the cassette. Good Luck, i'm off to buy a tape head cleaning cassette. An error indication (E03 or E04) appears. - (E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY) This massage a malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder's functions become unusable. - Eject the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer or service center

The error E01 refers to loading motor problem. The camera will have to be taken to a JVC agent for repair.

hi this will help you: http://pro.jvc.com/prof/support/index.jsp hope it dosent have chicken flu good luck