Hi! I have GR-DVM5 it was working fine and suddenly the screen started showing some lines and then the picture disappeared. I kept using it with the view finder and eventually same thing happened with the view find. I stopped using it and after some time I tried to use and just opened the screen a little bit the picture appeared. It stayed there for long time and I have used it on and off with the half screen open. Nothing can be seen through the view finder. Some time the screen does not work at all.

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I have the same model and I also had that problem. It turned out to be the motor. Do you hear a faint humming sound? If this is similar, you will have to take it to a designated JVC repair shop.

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Elakkis, I am sorry you are having a problem with your JVC camcorder. Your camera more than likely has a defective CCD imager which is being replaced by JVC factory service at no charge because of a problem with the Sony CCD chip being used. Call JVC and arrange to send the camera to them. Hope this helps you! Joe Weibel Custom Electronics (customelectronics.org)

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Most models of cameras have a built in feature to give you a message and turn off if it has condensation on the inside components. Powering back on during this period can cause damage to components. It should remain off in a warm dry area. Condensation might occur in high humidity, or when switching from a cool location to a warmer place. Try cleaning your video heads with a "cleaning tape" let it play for 10 seconds then pause. If that solves nothing your camera may have permanent damage in which case JVC or a repair shop will have to replace parts.

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My problem (posted above) was with the CCD. When I spoke to a JVC rep in early December, the deadline at the time for free repair was early November or October, I'm not sure which. He said just send it in to the nearest factory authorized service center with a note explaining the problem and they'll take care of it free of charge. No RMA needed. And I got a free repair with fast turnaround. I suggest to others with this problem to just send the camera in with a note and they'll probably take care of it for free. If they want to charge you they'll have to ask for permission first. Being the camera is unusable as it is, what have you got to lose?

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No Prob...I had the same problem with my GR-D72U. There is a defect in the CCD image senser. JVC will fix it for FREE! All it will cost you is shipping it to them. Go to http://www.jvcservice.com/service/CustNoticeCamcorder.asp?PgReq=DspDtaDtl&MdlNbr=GR-D72US&Pgm=CCD , download the rapair request... Send it off to your nearest service center and they ship it back all fixed up in less than a week. I must tell you though, you ONLY have until Dec. 31 2008 to do this. Not only did they fix mine, they cleaned the heads but also buffed out a scratch. After you get yours fixed, post as many helps as you can to others.