Error E06 on JVC GR-DVL160ek?

I am having the same issue (error code E06), however my camcorder will not even let me eject the tape. I REALLY dont want the tape ruined... any help on how to get the tape out, hopefully intact?

Valarie
April 2011

This error E06 is a nuisance. It occurs when a tape or the 'pull wheel' stick, usually after a period of non-use. Eject the tape (it will probably be wrecked!) and insert another with a bit of force and run tape to end and back......use cleaning tape twice......or give it a slight slap!
These cameras sell for about £50 on ebay. Maplin sell HD camcorders for the same sort of figures so do the Math as our US cousins say!! Hope this helps.

Luddite Lill
March 2011

I had the same problem and after reading the advice on this page i ejected the tape and shut it again hard and it worked.

Sharon F
November 2010

I had the same problem and I took the advice as listed by one of your contributors and gave it a good wack on the side. It worked.

Geoff Ackroyd
February 2010

I have the same problem and i am using a jvc tape. But when this problem occured there was no tape in it and i cant insert a tape for some reason. When i open the area where the tape goes, the tape holder does not eject open automatically!!! i dont know what to do someone help me plz.

C-Wizzay
February 2009

I had this problem too !!! please help us

kitty
February 2009

Can the problem of solucional jvc E06

John
January 2009

BIN IT.

J.B.MC D
January 2008

hi.
error e06 accordng to jvc is-tape drive motor is not rotating or stalled.
sorry but i do not know how to fix the problem-ask again out there---good luck.

j.b.mc d.
December 2007

"E06" fault...
It does not matter what brand of tapes you use in any camcorder. (thats like saying this car only runs on shell unleaded, any other petrol wont work.)
I have been a camo for many years and there are tapes that perform better than another but they all work. I too have a problem with "E06" I am sure it is the carriage mechanism that has failed. and will not carry the tape to the heads and thus is not passing the sensor that tells you if the tape is in position and then telling the unit as it should there is fault.
take it to the nearest dealer and get it fixed.
no easy fix here that I can see. sorry

dave
November 2007

Error E06 on JVC GR-DVL160eg
Anyone got any ideas?

Pietro
September 2007

according to
http://www.pechorin.com/m/2002/07/27/JVC_GRDVLl157_how_do_I_reset_safeguard_mode_E06-45964.html
I try to bang my dv... kill it or cure it.... guess what I cure it !

no one
October 2006

Thanks for that. It does seem tape related except when I got the problem there was no tape in it, however having rtfm and discovered how to insert the tape (system totally new to me) I found I could get the camera to operate but on inserting the tape (TDK) it did foul up. One of the replies on the above site did say to only use JVC tape so I will try that.

RG
December 2005

I've been looking at used JVC digital camcorders and have run across several with the error message you describe. I found the following link to a BB where this problem is discussed in detail:

www.pechorin.com/m/2003/ 12/14/JVC_GR__DVL300-206867.html

Seems its the result of a tape jam. If you can remove the tape, you can reset the unit.

Good Luck

CDavidson
November 2005