Maintenance, Procedure, Operating precautions – Toshiba KV-5024A User Manual
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Maintenance
This VCR is designed for long service, but periodic maintenance is recommended to keep it in top condition.
Procedure
Make sure that the RBC LOCK/RESTART switch is "OFF",
and then turn ON the power switches of this VCR, and
equipment such as video camera and monitor TV that are
connected to the monitoring system.
Make sure that correct pictures can be seen on the moni
tor TV.
Check the date and time displayed on the monitor TV.
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Rewind the cassette tape recorded on the previous day
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Press the PLAY button.
Check the picture played back.
Check the accuracy of the date and time of recording.
Notes
If any abnormality is found, turn OFF the power switch and
disconnect the power plug from the wall receptacle.
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the VCR. The lamp will not go off even if one of the opera
tion buttons is pressed.
Operating Precautions
About Dewing
In case of dew detection (excessive moisture in the unit}, the safety device will operate to protect the cassette tape and video
head from damage.
In case of dew detection
The "DEW" message blinks, and buzzer sounds continuously
(when BUZZER switch is ON.) To stop the buzzer, turn the
BUZZER switch off.
Take out the video cassette
Wait until the "DEW" message goes out with the POWER
switch turned "ON". It may take a few hours, although it
depends upon conditions.
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• Dew accumulation is similar to the phenomenon that occurs
when water gathers on a window glass of a heated room
during the winter season.
If the VCR operates in dewing condition, the tape and video
head will be damaged.
Dewing is likely to occur;
• When the VCR is rapidly moved from a cold place to warm
place.
• In rooms immediately after being heated or in places sub
jected directly to cold air from an air-conditioner.
• In summer, when the VCR is rapidly moved from a cooled
room or car to a hot, humid place.
• In very humid rooms.
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