I called JVC's customer care today and was told that the GR-DF430 is "not eligible" for the CCD (aka remove lens cap) problem that is plaguing more than just this model. Call the customer support line: 800-252-5722, select the CCD Imager option, 7 on your phonepad, and listen to the number of models listed. When it asks for the numbers for this model, enter them and you will get a polite message tellng you that your camcorder is not covered. Sounds like a class action suit to me.