Hi all not sure if this should be in this area if not will the mods please move to correct location been looking for an hour!

Right last year used this camcorder no problem on holiday put it away got it out at christmas time but had/has this problem when you go to use no camera pick up on record just black recording and says Lens Cap even though lens cap is remonved. Have tried verious searches on the internet but no joy in solving the problem. Now 5 month down the line summer hols aproaching still camcorder not working.
Any help points in the right direction much apreciated
Thanks
Drewer