It reads unit is in safeguard mode Eject and reinsert tape I need to see a manual of the inside of the tape housing unit because I found a black rubber wheel that I think needs to be put back in

Remove the battery while the camera is at the "on" position then put it back. Press the forward or rewind button then stop. This should solve your problem. It works for ither JVC owners. Are you try with other new tape?

Turn's out that JVC Does that to protect your camcorder some do it some don't because there might not be a problem and JVC will pay a tech to unlock this mode under waranty and you can get extended waranty by calling satis fusion at 1-888-269-6432 even your item is out of waranty.

Hop helps.