Sanyo VM-D6P - BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE; Moisture (DEW) Condensation; Moisture on a tape

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Moisture ("DEW") condensation
The same moisture which forms on windows on cold days
can also appear within this unit under certain conditions. This
is called condensation, or "DEW".
Special care must be taken if this occurs.
Condensation ("DEW") indication
Condensation inside the unit can, if the tape moves, damage
the tape as well as internal parts of the camcorder.
To prevent this, this unit includes a special safety device.
When condensation occurs, the DEW symbol (flashing) will
appear in the viewfinder. The unit wil! not accept commands
even if the power is ON, for any operation except cassette
ejection.
The cassette holder won't allow cassette insertion.
If condensation occurs
Press the EJECT button to eject the cassette.
The DEW symbol will disappear when the moisture is no
longer present.
The time required will depend on the surrounding
temperature.
Note :
€t sometimes happens that DEW. symbol doesn't illuminate immediately, even though internal condensation is present.
Do not use the unit for a short time if it has been subjected to a sudden change in temperature.
Moisture on a tape
Moisture can condense on a tape when the tape is moved from a cold place to a warm place. If a cassette with this problem
is inserted, the CASSETTE indication will flash when one of the control buttons (PLAY button, etc.) is pressed, and only the
EJECT button will function. Note that the DEW symbol will not appear in this instance.
Take out the cassette and let it dry naturally.