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How can I fix my JVC GR-D20EK "Condensation. Operation paused"?

When I turn on the JVC GR-D20EK digital video camera I get the message, "Please wait. Condensation. Operation Paused"

I have tried leaving open in the airing cupboard and blowing with a hair dryer but problem persists.

This started after changing a film on a very cold night and it has refused to work since.

Can anyone help?

Cheers
Tim

Tim
May 2008

JVC JVC GR-D20EK Cameras, Video Cameras Jvc Video Camera

my camcorder wont record keeps saying lens cap, play back is fine anyone got a suggestion as it would cost too much to repair,would i be betteroff buying another brand,

brian. k.
May 2010

This is a VERY common issue. I had the problem once before and JVC charged me $125 to fix. It lasted for about 18 months. Now, it's doing it again. I was also having a problem with the thing accepting a tape and closing (had to try over-and-over).

I tried the first fix suggested by the following link. No luck. I'll take it apart someday per the second suggestion, but for now, I'm tired of messing with it. I'm buying another brand.

http://www.thedvshow.com/faq-pro/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002&id=531

Brian
May 2008