My tv says dew on it how do i fix it - RCA T09085 9 in. TV/VCR Combo

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Jul 13, 2009 - TV is playing Also,the letters D E W are on the screen. Can you Help me? there is what is called a "dew sensor" in a lot of vcr's that keep you from playing a tape ... 9'' memorex tv/vcr player shows ''DEW'' on screen ...
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That only applies to VCR's

http://www.retrevo.com/s/Panasonic-VM-L450-Camcorders-review-manual/id/209ag215/t/1-2/. here you will find a pdf copy of the owners manual. On page 52 you will find a list of authorized service centers. Try giving them a call and ask for their assistance in fixing the problem with dew indicator.They will be able to help you with this problem. I hope this information will help you fix your problem.

Dew Formation
• What is “dew formation”?
When cold water is poured into a glass,
dew drops form on the glass. This clinging
of water drops is called dew formation.
• When dew forms in your camcorder.
Dew will gradually form on the head drum
of your camcorder and make the video
tape stick to the head. This causes
damage both to the head and the tape.
When dew forms, recording and playback
may not function properly.
Dew is likely to form in the following
circumstances:
—When moving the camcorder from a
cold place to a warm place.
—When placing the camcorder in a cold
room which is then heated rapidly.
—When moving the camcorder outdoors
from an air conditioned room or car.
—When placing the camcorder in the
direct path of air
blowing from an air
conditioner.
—When placing the
camcorder in a
humid room.
• How to prevent trouble.
When using the camcorder in a place
where dew is likely to form, allow the
camcorder and the video tape to
acclimate to the surroundings for about
one hour.
For example, when bringing the
camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in
a plastic bag.
1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag
containing the camcorder.
2Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside it reaches the temperature
of the room.
• “Dew” warning feature
If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on
the screen, and the power will automatically
turn off in approximately 10 seconds.
Plastic bag
1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,
leave the cassette compartment open,
and wait for a few hours to allow the
camcorder to acclimate to the
surrounding temperature.
2To use the camcorder again, turn on the
power after waiting for a few hours. Be
sure that “DEW” has disappeared.
3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is
flashing; this may result in damage to
the tape.
4Since dew forms gradually, it may take
10 to 15 minutes before the dew
warning feature engages.

DEW on the screen means that there is moisture in set. Leave the unit on for several in a warm dry place. The heat from the picture tube will help dry out the set.

please blow hot air for 5 minuts in VCR section with dryer. Dew problem will be solved.

Dew sensor is defective and you need to replace it to fix the problem.

I don't know if this will help, but when I leave the camera open with no tape in it for a day or so, "dew" goes away. Now I just store it open without a tape in it and have never had this problem again.

Hope this helps.

When the DEW appears leave tv on for several hrs at room temp. The heat from the picture tube will help remove the moisture.