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JVC - Condensation GR-D30AS

Wayne Posted Aug 13, 2006

Clearing the Condensation Message - JVC Mini DV Model: GR-D30AS

Having read numerous threads regarding cleaning the "Little Black Sqaure" I finally found it on this newer model. For others with this problem try this. Open the tape houseing. Remove the Tape. Unplug your power source. Keep the tape door open.Look at the Bottom Right corner with a torch. Find the silver drum with orange contact ribbon at its edges. Hold the camera with the lens facing your eye. Look at the lower length of the drum and you will see the little black sqaure with small wires running inside it (Much like a solar panel.) On cleaning it with the alchol wetted q-tip the black goob was removed. Once dry the camera works again 100%

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    my problem is how can i remove the icon ..please wait.. condensation operation paused.??? do i have to see any technician or i have to bring it aservice center to see it???

    Comment 1, Last comment by JB38 Dec 24, 2009

    Re: JVC - Condensation GR-D30AS

     jack Posted Mar 29, 2007

    Folks - I do understand that these devices are indeed "over-sensitive" and require some patience in handling. Nevertheless since we all bought them and the manufacturer will not correct condition we need to make the best of it and follow instructions although it does happen at the least opportune times while recording. I've taken to include "stay-dry" (silica) pack from shoe boxes in my packing kit whenever I travel and it seems to help.

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    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE OR USE ANY CLEANING SOLUTIONS INSIDE ANY JVC UNIT! If the device displays a Condensation error: 1. Open the tape compartment 2. Remove the tape 3. Keep the power ON (important) - if you do not the device "memory" will NOT clear itself 4. Wait approximately 5-10 min for the message to clear Read more below - the manufacturer is well aware of this condition and has designed these units to be "highly sensitive" to moisture build up. ============================================================================ If this device has been cooled down in a cold place and is then carried to a warm place, the moisture contained in the warm air may adhere to the head drum or tape guides and be cooled into water droplets. This phenomenon is referred to as condensation (dew). When this occurs, the head drum and tape guides are covered with droplets allowing the tape to be stuck to them, leading to tape damage. • Condensation occurs in the following cases: • When this device is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place. • When a room heater has just started or when this device is exposed directly to cold air from an air conditioner. • When this device is placed in a very humid place. • “CONDENSATION ON DRUM” is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder when condensation occurs in this device. Keep the power on until the warning message disappears. If the power is turned off while the warning message is displayed, condensation may remain in the device even if the warning message is not displayed. Wait until this device is completely dry before using. • Pay attention to condensation even before the condensation indication appears. As condensation forms gradually, the condensation indication may not appear for the first 10-15 minutes after condensation has formed inside. In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 2- 3 hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and then to be dissolved. • To prevent condensation When moving this device from one place to another where the temperatures are greatly deferent, first remove the videocassette, place this device in a tightly sealed vinyl bag, and then move it to a new environment. To ensure no condensation occurs, allow the temperature of this device in the bag to reach that of the new environment before using it.

    Comment 1, Last comment by JB38 Mar 21, 2007

    Re: JVC - Condensation GR-D30AS

     Pam Posted Aug 15, 2006

    THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!! We have not used our camcorder in over a year because of the condensation error and we could not afford to buy a new one. Thanks again for your help.

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