Toshiba KV-9096A - Manual (Page 48)

CAUTIONS DURING USE
Dew Condensation
This VCR includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to
tapes, the video heads and other parts.
If condensation occurs
The DEW display blinks on the VCR display
and a buzzer sounds continually (when
BUZZER switch is ON).
* To turn the buzzer off, turn the BUZZER
switch to OFF.
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Remove the cassette tape.
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With the POWER switch ON, wait until the Dew
display stops blinking.
This may take several hours depending on
surrounding conditions.
What is condensation?
If you pour cold beer in a glass, water droplets gather on
the surface of the glass. This phenomenon is known as
condensation.
When condensation occurs.
If you continue to use the video device in this state, the
tape will cling to the internal parts of the VCR, causing
damage to the tape and video heads.
Times when condensation occurs.
• When the video device has been suddenly transferred
from a cold place to a warm place.
• When using the device in a room where the heating has
just been turned on or exposed directly to the cold air
from an air conditioner.
When the device is suddenly transported from an air-
conditioned room or vehicle to a place with high tempera­
ture and humidity in summer.
• When used in a room with high humidity where steam is
rising, for example.
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