I have found out there is a class action lawsuit being started against JVC for failing to recall cameras with problems and failing to pay for repairs. Here is a name and email address of someone who may know more about it. Steven Berk at StevenB@cuneolaw.com

Same here, have GR-sxm20u that hasent had 2hours of tape recorded, no image, lens cap message blinks, focus indicators blink, records sound, plays back other tapes, and one year old, happened while unit was off. I made recording right after thanksgiving and all was ok but it didnt work on X-mas morning(grand daughters first x-mas, Kinda pissed). some sort of internal clock in side to make you spend repair mony right after warrenty expires?? Not a happy camper!!