We have a JVC Digital Video Camera Model # GR-D30U. We charged it appox. 2 hrs. but it was laying on a carpet that had been shampooed the day before. The carpet was dry to the touch, but i guess there was enough moisture to cause a problem. Now when we turn the camera on, we get a "Condensation, Operation paused" message and it does not go out. We have tried drying out the camera but it didn't help. Any info would be of a great help. THanks

Barbara O'Connor, September 2005

first remov the casset out th take the camera to direct sun and leat the heat fall on opened casset tray or else take the hot air blower or hair dryer and apply the hot air inside the casset tray but not too hot to melt the plastic part ....the reason is simple due to the exposing in cold or moisture the sensors will be affecting the casset trar to close ad work this will 99% helps ever one thank u

kiran kumar.S, December 2012

Blow dry with a hair drier the inside and all over the body carefully for a few minutes from a distance of 8 inches so as not to ruin your cam. This will fix the condensation quickly with out resetting the cam. I did this with my cam efficiently. Goodluck!

Cam enthusiast, February 2011

I tried cleaning the moisture sensor with alcohol and that didn't work, I was forced to take it apart and unhook the jumper near the battery. That worked like a charm. Just did it five minutes ago, so we will see how long it lasts. Only took about 10 minutes, including reassembly, so if it lasts a year like this, I won't mind doing it again.

This link was helpful too:

The DV Show's Tutorial
http://www.thedvshow.com/faq-pro/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002&id=531

Joey, April 2007

Same problem with my JVC-GRD30. Open your cam and you will see a master reset cable inside (at the back of the bat) unplug it for 5 minutes then put it back.

j0hn_6, January 2006

Hello Everyone:
I fixed my video condensation problem by doing the following:
1) used a vacuum cleaner to suck-out the inside and outside of the camera 2) leave the cassette door open for 1 full hour in a cool place within your home; 3) recharge battery to full status while cassette door is open. Note-I did have to reset previous camera settings.

Dr. Nakia Halevielahiium, December 2005

Before trying to reset try the old fashioned blow dryer, low heat several mins several times.

Terry T., November 2005

Have you tried using a pen to press the reset button? I know this sounds lame, but, it is my best guess.

Glen England, October 2005