The JVC GR-DX25EK hit stores in 2003.
The JVC GR-DX25EK is a mini DV cassette camcorder with features including two recording speeds, an LCD display viewfinder, a variety of recording and playback effects and AV inputs and outputs to connect the camera to other devices. It also has the capability to diagnose different operational issues and alert you by displaying error messages. One error message you may see is "Lens Cap," and there are a few ways you can try to solve this error message when it appears.
Instructions
1. Remove the lens cap from the lens on the front of the camera (if you have not already) after powering the camcorder on. Give the camera a few seconds to see if the "Lens Cap" message disappears on its own. The DX25EK is programmed to display the message for five seconds after the power is turned on if the cap is still attached.
2. Clean the lens with a soft, damp cloth to remove any dirt, smudges or other impediments that may be preventing the passage of light and causing the camera to read that the lens cap is still attached.
3. Improve the lighting situation in the room you wish to record in if the lens cap is off but you still see the "Lens Cap" message. Turn up the lights if possible, turn on more lights or move the camera into a better-lit area to see if the message goes away.
4. Set the power switch to "M" while pressing down on the switch's lock button to access the menu options and press the "Night" button on the top right-hand side of the camera to activate the night-scope mode. In this mode, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times light sensitivity to function in low-light environments. See if this change causes the error message to disappear.
5. Turn the camera off, disconnect and re-connect the battery or attach the camera's AC adapter cord and turn the camera back on to see if the message has gone away and the lighting appears as normal through the viewfinder or LCD display.
6. Contact JVC customer support by visiting the company's website or calling 1-800-252-5722 if the "Lens Cap" message still appears after trying the above steps.
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