"DEW" is on screen and VCR not working

Sansui Model COM311ADA, AC/DC TV/VCR combo. Manufactured Nov. 2001. "DEW" is on the bottom left of the screen and the VCR won't do anything but load and eject. I've been through the menu but can't find a relative item. I've tried unplugging it but that didn' get rid of it.

Dan Reaser Jul 08, 2007

Sorry, it's not liquid dew. It's the letters "D" "E" "W".

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

Posted on May 13, 2008

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Is this in your house. do you have High humidity? the dew i bet is in the morning. vcr dont like dew because the tape can wrap around the head and break. also vcrs have a dew sensor. u got to find a higher dryer spot in the house away from walls.. perhaps a tiny cheap fan running on it 24-7 would cure the problem. CrazyLarry

Posted on Jun 30, 2007

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