Jvc GR-D32U Says lens cap on when it isn't?

What is problem when it says my lens cap is on when it isn't and all I have is a black screen?
Tim Davis, September 2007
I found many comments on this problem here:

http://www.pechorin.com/m/2005/12/26/JVC_Camcorder_Mini_DV_GRDF450u_lens_cap_problem-251649.html

Lakeside T, September 2007
link Click here to see other fixes for JVC.