JVC repair assistance

If there is no tape in the unit and it is not accepting the tape in...I believe you need it looked at. If the mechanism (tape basket) is not engaging and you have reset the camcorder by removing & re-attaching the power source, then you have done all you can do in regards to troubleshooting.
How old is your camcorder and where are you located?

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• Re: JVC repair assistance Darren Cyrus - 26th Aug 2004 13:39
  My lense on my HX-Z10 has totally packed up, can this be repaired
  
  
• Re: JVC repair assistance
  Jeff
  - 10th Sep 2004 8:13
  Do you work on JVC mini dv camcorders. My tape will not retract into the body. I believe it is a GRDVL 310U. I would be open to sending you the camera to work on if possible-thanks, Jeff
  
  
  • Re[2]: JVC repair assistance michael dray - 29th Nov 2005 9:09
    who can repair my jvcmini dv camera? Just quit.
    
    
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  M. Sage
  - 16th Sep 2004 12:48
  I have a JVC GR-SX90 and I do not get a picture (except while in play mode) on my viewer and won\'t record. The screen is lit up, any suggestions?
  
  
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    Angelo Marino
    - 2nd Sep 2005 2:29
    I have a JVC GR-DX95 Digital Video Camera. The LCD lits off but it's blind when in A or M modes. The "PLAY" mode works. Thank you for your answer!
    
    
    • Re[3]: JVC repair assistance
      Angelo Marino
      - 2nd Sep 2005 2:39
      Sorry I made an error describing my problem with my JVC GR-DX95 Digital Video Camera. The LCD lits up when in A or M modes but it is blind, no images come through. The PLAY function works. Thank you very much - again!
      
      
• Re: JVC repair assistance donna - 19th Sep 2004 18:19
  Hello,
  When I turn the VCR on, it powers up; however, after about 30 seconds, it powers down. i also can\'t eject the tape.
  
  
• Re: JVC repair assistance
  melvy_garcia
  - 25th Sep 2004 11:58
  I am having trouble getting a picture on my camcorder (jvc GR-D70U). When I turn it on I only see black through the lens and/or through the screen. It looks like the cap is still on the lens. I can not understand what is going on. I have had it for a little over a year and have already had to have it fixed. I thought I could get some advise from someone in hopes that it is a simple something that I am doing wrong and not an expensive problem that I have to get fixed.
  PLEASE HELP
  
  
  • Re: Re: JVC repair assistance Bud Landacre - 26th Sep 2004 17:14
    I have exactly the same symptoms with my JVC GR-D30 that I have had for exactly 1 year. No image on the screen or the viewfinder and a flashing "lens cap" message at power up. It records audio but no video. Playback of a previously recorded tape works fine. If anyone has the answer please advize.
    
    
    • Re: Re: Re: JVC repair assistance Ron Magni - 13th Dec 2004 11:49
      I also have the same symptoms with my JVC GR-SXM250U camcorder. I've had it for a year. No image on monitor or view finder. displays same (lens cap )message when powering up, records only audio, and playback of a previous recorded tape works fine. If anyone has the answer please advise.
      
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    • Re[3]: JVC repair assistance
      JK
      - 8th Mar 2006 5:32
      rant #2 I am having the same problem with a JVC digital camcorder, model#: GR-D30U. It plays tapes and but does not show me a picture in record(camera mode). I have tired to see if it records audio(only). If it does, that would indicate to me that the video chip is fried(broken, out for the count). I think it was left on for an extended period of time and the video chip can not handle the heat generated by the camercorder being on(bad cooling or none at all in the design). I briefly looked through the manual and it doesn't seem to say anything about leaving the camera on for an extended time. I will double check that warning, to see if it is written. If not JVC sounds like they need to apologize and get $$ back or repair(with warning) to consumer/purchasers of these products. I also have a Samsung digital camcorder, model#: SCD23, that is showing the same symptoms. yeah for me, broken, cheap technology, that cost alot(at least a little lot). I am planning to go to a repair soon with these two camcorders to see what they say about their problems. I wish I could get a parts/service manual. I'm technically handy and would be possibly able to put a new video chip in myself, if I had the manuals. Opening a camcorder like this without tech. specs. can be pretty hopeless and having the repair shop do it is probably not worth the cost of a new camcorder. sooo... luck to us all let me know if anything develops with this issue. JK
      
      
  • Re[2]: JVC repair assistance Tony Williams - 25th Apr 2005 13:17
    Did you ever receive an answer to your problem? I have the same problem with the same model camcorder.
    
    
    • Re[3]: JVC repair assistance LARRY GREENHAW - 26th Dec 2005 18:54
      DID YOU GET A SOLUTION TO YOUR JVC CAMCORDER PROBLEM? (NO IMAGE ON VIEWFINDER OR MONITOR) I BOUGHT MY DAUGHTER ONE A YEAR AGO & THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. LARRY
      
      
    • Re[3]: JVC repair assistance
      Sandman
      - 10th Feb 2006 23:36
      JVC has a CCD corrective action program. They fixed mine for free even though it is years out of warranty. I called 1-800-252-5722 and they told me to send it to JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING with a letter containing my name, address, phone number, and description of the problem -- that the error message displays "lens cap" even when the cap is off. They will give you the address for the nearest repair center to you. Evidently they are acknowledging the problem and fixing them.
      
      
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    rafael santiago
    - 18th Jun 2006 2:32
    I HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM. I JUST DISCOVERED THIS TODAY AFTER HAVING THIS CAMERA FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I HAVENT USED IT IN ALMOST THAT TIME. I ONLY USED IT ABOUT THREE TIMES IN MY HOME.
    
    
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    rafael santiago
    - 18th Jun 2006 2:35
    oh. my model is the jvc GR-D72U
    
    
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    Justin
    - 30th Mar 2007 15:13
    I am having problems with my JVC GR-D33U camera. It plays tapes fine but it will not record and the viewer only displays a black screen. Is this something I can fix, I am pretty handy with electronics. I just don't want to send it to a repair center and have to pay more then the camera is actually worth. Thanks for any help. -Justin
    
    
• Re: JVC repair assistance
  melvy_garcia
  - 25th Sep 2004 11:59
  I am having trouble getting a picture on my camcorder (GR-D70U). When I turn it on I only see black through the lens and/or through the screen. It looks like the cap is still on the lens. I can not understand what is going on. I have had it for a little over a year and have already had to have it fixed. I thought I could get some advise from someone in hopes that it is a simple something that I am doing wrong and not an expensive problem that I have to get fixed.
  PLEASE HELP
  
  
  • Re[2]: JVC repair assistance Kerry Friestad - 5th Dec 2005 19:57
    I am having the same problem with the same model GR-D70u. The screem shows the lens cap on when it is not. What did you find out?
    
    
    • Re[3]: JVC repair assistance adela - 20th Dec 2005 5:20
      I am having the same problem with my camera JVC Digital Video Camera Model GR-D70U I've only had it for a little over a year and when I open the LCD screen to take pictures or film the screen is very dark. I was wondering if you got yours fixed, if so how much did it cost you and who fixed it.. Thank You
      
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    • Re[3]: JVC repair assistance stanley jones - 19th Jun 2006 23:11
      Had my jvc gr-D70u about a year and i'm having a lens cap problem when theres no lens cap on it. I also have a condensation problem every now and then.Hope someone can help me
      
      
  • Re[2]: JVC repair assistance John Williams - 26th Nov 2007 14:26
    Yes I can confirm that the problem with your camera is a common problem that affects a number of JVC models of camcorders.The fault is the main CCD (Charge coupled device)this is the main imagining unit that sits at the back of the lens,when replaced you will have to setup the camera such as flangeback adjustments (back focus),image white balance etc.Hope info helps kind regards John Williams www.jvsvisual.com
    
    
  • Re[2]: JVC repair assistance John Williams - 26th Nov 2007 14:31
    Sorry I forgot to mention about repair costs to JVC camcorders with CCD failure (fault says remove lens cap) we charge a fix fee of £80.00 inc parts this however excludes carriage charges.
    
    
• Re: JVC repair assistance
  lynne D.
  - 29th Sep 2004 16:24
  I have a JVC VCR and a tape is stuck in it. Is there a simple trick to dislodge the tape?
  
  
• Re: JVC assistance Brian Thomas - 1st Oct 2004 11:38
  I have a new JVC GR DX307 camcorder bought a week ago Sep.2004. I am having trouble loading the software for the PC Win xp pro. I get an error message saying "the third party INF does not contain digital signature information"! AND JVC PIX-MCV audio capture has not passed windows logo testing to verify its comatability with WinXP. The latter one I simply click proceed but I think the driver for the camera is not loading for some reason! Is there any patches out there I need to load or should I be looking else where? Please help if you can! Regards Brian
  
  
• Re: JVC repair assistance Josh - 10th Oct 2004 13:56
  we have a JCV 700x Mini DV camcorder for our church to record the servise, but if you leave it also for about 2 minutes it goes to a demo mode and starts fading in and out, i need to know how to turn this of..thanks
  
  ~Josh~
  
  
  • Re[2]: JVC repair assistance
    sreejith
    - 6th Jul 2007 11:21
    hi, you can disable the demo option in menu ..pls go through the manual regards sreejith
    
    
• Re: JVC repair assistance Heather - 10th Oct 2004 21:28
  I have a JVC camcorder it is a GR-SX851U and it works when we have it hookes up to our computer but when it is being used to record stuff it tells us "Please Wait Condensation operation Paused" What can we do to fix this?
  
  
  • Re: Re: JVC repair assistance Tammy - 3rd Nov 2004 0:43
    I also have that same problem along with a very annoying static sound when I AM ABLE to use the camera. It chooses when it will let me record and when it won't. Technical Supoort was useless and just referred me to a repair technician. blah blah blah Where's more information on the class-action law suit? I'd love to add my name to that list!!