I have a JVC Camcorder Model GR-SXM920. When I begin to playback or record now, it gives me an error message that says "E-03, Unit in Safeguard Mode. Remove and Reattach Battery". I have removed power from the unit 3 times with no luck. I still get the error message. What can be done short of taking it in for repair to a service center to get the unit to work and remove the error message? It's not worth spending over $25 on for repairs at this point.

SOURCE: jvc GR-D250

There is any error code showing on the lcd screen?

SOURCE: JVC safeguard

1. The mechanism is locked during mode shift.
2. The mechanism is locked at the mechanism loading
end, because the encoder position is skipped during
mechanism mode shift.
3. No power is supplied to the loading MDA.

In the case the encoder position is not shifted
to the next point though the loading motor has
rotated in the loading direction for 4 seconds
or more. This error is defined as [E01].

SOURCE: JVC VHS Camcorder

I'm not an expert, but I just ran across this about an hr. ago when I was trying to fix my own problem.
Take out the tape and push that little slider thing on the bottom over. Safegaurd means it won't record over what you have... it is safe... Hope that was it.

SOURCE: Shows fault E04 remove & reattach battery

Do a search of this problem and you will ind that every JVC owner is having the same problem. I finally got mine "reset" by powering the unit on in payback mode while holding down the "play" button. Then, turn it back off and power it on in the camera mode while holding down the "rec" button. This seems to have reset it and I've not had anymore issues SO FAR!
Good luck with it.

SOURCE: JVC GR-D33U Mini DV Digital Camcorder Opened

check with
bestbatt.com about the battery. Thay have been very helpful to me and my JVC Minidv