JVC is aware of this problem and will repair it at no cost, even if it is out of warranty. You will want to contact them to download a particular form that needs to be filled out. I had mine repaired - I did have to pay the cost of shipping to them - and they returned it to me at their cost within a very short period of time.

hola necesito su ayuda prendo la camara y me sale lends cop alguien sabe de ese problema

i had to take it to jvc dealer cost 245.00 to repair that was 2yrs ago still working great wish they had better software

Have you found out a solution to this problem? The camera is to expensive not to fix it somehow. Thanks, Judee

solo aprobecho es para pedirle el favor de que si me pueden facilitar el software de la cama JVC GR-D71U por que un dia fui a un internet y se me quedo y cuando regrese ya no estaba, les agredesco sus ayuda o como lo puedo con seguir.

I need driver to jvc grd71u, if you have it, please to be thankful. thanks.

I too just saw that "lens cap" message for the first time today. I have no Idea what its cause it, but figure it cant be very good. Anyone else have any solutions. Thanks Dave

I had the same camera and the same problem.....There is a sensor in there that goes bad.....To my knowledge, JVC is only going to repair them until (I believe) July 1st unless they have updated it.....Hope this helps.

salut sa va bien

I had that problem also. I called the company number in the owner's manual and they said that they have had that problem with many camcorders. They said that they will fix it for free.