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These are executable test mode even if not entering the test menu.

1-1. Cold Reset
The cold reset clears data except DVD data stored in the RAM to 
initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning the set to the 
customers.
Procedure:

1.  In the standby state, press the [

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than 5 seconds.

2.  The messages “MEMORY CLR” and “PUSH POWER” are 

displayed on the fl uorescent indicator tube.

3.  When the [

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messages “CLEARING” t “CLEARED!” are displayed, 

then becomes standby states.

1.  Connect the set with the TV.
2.  In the standby state, press the button in the order of 

[   DISPLAY] t [ENTER] t  [

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mander, the DVD version appears on the TV screen.

3.  To release from this mode, press the [

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This mode let you change the color system of the video output from 
PAL to NTSC or vice versa.
Procedure:

1.  Press the [

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] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press the [FUNCTION] button on the remote commander to 

select the “DVD”.

3.  Press the [SYSTEM MENU] button on the remote com-

mander.

4.  Press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to select 

the “COLOR SYS”, and press the [ ] button on the remote 
commander.

5.  Press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to select 

the “PAL” or “NTSC”, and press the [ ] button on the remote 
commander.

6.  The color system is changed.

The step interval of AM channels can be toggled between 9 kHz 
and 10 kHz.
Procedure:

1.  Press the [

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2.  Press the [FUNCTION] button on the remote commander to 

select the “AM”.

3.  Press the [SYSTEM MENU] button on the remote com-

mander 

 

and press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to 

select the “AM step?”, and press the [ ] button on the remote 
commander.

4. The message “10k t 9k” or “9k t 10k” appears on the 

fl uorescent indicator tube.

5. Press the [ ] button on the remote commander, and the AM 

channel step is changed.

1-5.  Disc Slot Lock
This mode let you lock the disc slot. When this mode is activated, 
the disc will not eject when the [Z] button is pressed. The message 
“LOCKED” will be displayed on the fl uorescent indicator tube.
Procedure:

1.  Press the [

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] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press the [FUNCTION] button on the remote commander to 

select the “DVD”.

3.  Touch the [x]

 

sensor and press the [Z] button on the set 

simultaneously and hold down until “LOCKED” or 
“UNLOCKED” displayed on the fl uorescent indicator tube 
(around 5 seconds).

1-6.  Demo Disc Play
Mode to prevent theft of the demonstration disc.
Setting Procedure:
It automatically enters the mode when the demonstration disc is 
inserted.
Releasing Procedure:

1.  Press the [

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] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press the [FUNCTION] button on the remote commander to 

select the “DVD”.

3.  Touch the [x]

 

and [B]

 

sensor on the set simultaneously and 

hold down until “DEMO OFF” displayed on the fl uorescent 
indicator tube (around 5 seconds).

1-7.  S-AIR ID Select (AEP, UK and Russian models)
This mode let you select S-AIR ID to match with the ID of 
surround amplifi er.
Procedure:

1.  Press the [

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] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press the button in the order of [CLEAR] t [1] t [2] t 

[ANGLE] on the remote commander.

3.  The message "S-AIR ID A" or "S-AIR ID B" or "S-AIR ID 

C" appears on the fl uorescent indicator tube.

1-8.  S-AIR Pairing (AEP, UK and Russian models)
This mode let you identify the main unit with a specifi c surround 
amplifi er.
Procedure:

1.  Press the [

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] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press the button in the order of [CLEAR] t [1] t [3] t 

[ANGLE] on the remote commander.

3. "S-AIR" appears on fl uorescent indicator tube.
4.  To unpair, repeat step 2 and "S-AIR" disappear.

These are the test modes done in the test menu.
Setting method of the test menu:

1.  Press the [

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] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press the button in the order of [CLEAR] t [ENTER] t 

[0] t [1] t [0] t [ANGLE] on the remote commander. 

(Make the interval when each button is pressed within two 
seconds.)

3.  The message “TEST MENU” appears on the fl uorescent 

indicator tube and enter the test menu.

1.  Enter the test menu.
2.  Press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to select 

the “PANEL TEST”, and press the [ENTER] button on the 
remote commander.

3.  LEDs and segment in fl uorescent indicator tube lighted up in 

the sequence of:

  a.  LEDs (except [B]) and all segments in fl uorescent indicator 

 

tube are lighted up.

 b. [B] and half segments in fluorescent indicator tube are 

 lighted 

up.

  c.  other half segments in fl uorescent indicator tube are 

 lighted 

up.

  This operation is repeated until [

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from this test mode.

4.  When all segments in fl uorescent indicator tube are lighted up 

in the state of step 3, press the [VOLUME +] button on the 
remote commander and model information is displayed on the 
fl uorescent indicator tube.

 

Each time the [VOLUME +] button on the remote commander 

is pressed, the display changes in the order of destination 
information, MC version, SUB version, and returns to the 
model information display.

 

Each time the [VOLUME --] button on the remote commander 

is pressed, the version and date are switched.

5.  In the state of step 3, press the [FUNCTION] button on the 

remote commander and “K 0” is displayed on the fl uorescent 
indicator tube.

 

“K 0” value increases whenever a button on the set is pressed or 
a sensor is touched. However, once a button has been pressed, 
it is no longer taken into account.

 

All buttons on the set are pressed and all sensors are touched, 

“OK” and “K 7” are alternately displayed on the fl uorescent 
indicator tube.

6.  To release from this mode, press the [

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1.  Enter the test menu.
2.  Press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to select 

the “AMP TEST”, and press the [ENTER] button on the remote 
commander.

3.  The message “MEASURE” appears on the fluorescent 

indicator tube and enter the AMP test mode.

4.  Press the [SUBTITLE] button on the remote commander, the 

message “VACS ON” or “VACS OFF” appears on the fl uores-
cent indicator tube and thus the VACS on/off are changed.

5.  To release from this mode, press the [

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2-3. Cold Reset
The cold reset clears data except DVD data stored in the RAM to 
initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning the set to the 
customers.
Procedure:

1.  Enter the test menu.
2.  Press the [M] [m]

 

button on the remote commander to select 

the “COLD RESET”, and press the [ENTER] button on the 
remote commander.

3.  The message “COLD RESET.” appears on the fl uorescent 

indicator tube, then becomes standby states.

2-4. Product Out
This mode moves the optical pick-up to the position durable to 
vibration and clears all data including preset data stored in the RAM 
to initial conditions. Use this mode when returning the set to the 
customer after repair.
Procedure:

1.  Enter the test menu.
2.  Press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to select 

the “PRODUCTOUT”, and press the [ENTER] button on the 
remote commander.

3.  After the “STANDBY” blinking display fi nishes, the message 

“MECHA LOCK” t “UNPLUG” appears on the fl uorescent 

indicator tube and the ship mode is set.

4.  To release from this mode, pull out the power code.

2-5.  Tuner Factory Preset
Not used for the servicing.
Press the [

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1.  Connect the DMPORT check jig (P/N: J-2501-309-A) with 

the DMPORT jack (CN3802) on the DMB-FIT board.

2.  Press the [

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3. Confi rm that both LEDs of the DMPORT check jig lights. 

(Confi rmation the power supply line)

4.  Press the [FUNCTION] button on the remote commander to 

select the “DMPORT”.

5.  Enter the test menu.
6. Press the [M] [m] button on the remote commander to select 

the “DMPORT CHK”, and press the [ENTER] button on the 
remote commander.

7.  The message “DMPORT OK.” appears on the fl uorescent 

indicator tube and enter the digital media port test mode. 
(Confi rmation of communication line)

 

When “NO DETECT.” and “UART .TO” are displayed on 

the fl uorescent indicator tube, confi rm the connection of the 
DMPORT check jig, and enter the mode again.

 

Each time the [>] button on the remote commander 

is pressed, connect check and adaptor version check are 
switched.

 

Press the [.] button on the remote commander, connection 
confi rmation of the DMPORT check jig is done again.

8.  To a pinjack of the DMPORT check jig input information 

relevant to audio signal (sine-wave 1.0V rms) and composite 
video signal (white 100% 1.0Vp-p, color bar, etc.).

9. Confi rm the output of speakers and TV. (Confi rmation  of 

analog signal)

10. To release from this mode, press the [

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2-7. VACS Display
Not used for the servicing.
Press the [

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2-8. VACS On/off
Not used for the servicing.
Press the [

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2-9.  DSP Halt Mode
Not used for the servicing.
Press the [

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