Toshiba KV-6200A - Manual (Page 41)

Dew Condensation
This unit includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to tapes,
the video heads and other parts.
K condensation occurs
The dew display blinks oh the VCR display and
a buzzer sounds continualiy (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.
W|ien condensation occurs.
It you continue to use the video device in this state, the
tape withcling to the internal parts of the video, causing
damage to the tape and video heads.
Times when condensation occurs.
• When the video device has bean 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.
A heater to prevent condensation will not immediately
operate even though the plug is inserted to the AC
outlet
The heater to prevent condensation will not cause the
water to evaporate even though frie plug is inserted to the
AC outlet. When the unit is transferred from a cold place to
a warm place it is easy for condensation to develop in the
video unit. In such cases, insert the plug to the AC outlet
and wait 1-2 hours before using the unit.
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