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2.  To enter the KEY test mode, the fl uorescent indicator tube dis-

plays “K0”. Each time an another button is pressed, “KEY” 
value increases. However, once a button is pressed, it is no 
longer taken into account. When all keys are pressed correctly, 
“K62” is displayed.

3.  When the [MASTER VOLUME] control is turned in the direc-

tion of (+), “V0” is changed to “V1”, then ... “V9”.

 

When the [MASTER VOLUME] control is turned in the direc-
tion of (–), “V0” is changed to “V9”, then ... “V1”.

4.  Just like the [MASTER VOLUME] control, by operating the 

respective dials, their settings are changed as given below:

  J:  0 

to 

9

  C: 0 

to 

25

  X: 0 

to 

9

  L: 0 

to 

9

  M: 0 

to 

9

  H: 0 

to 

9

  MIC: 

0 

to 

19

  HP: 

0 

to 

31

5.  To exit from this mode, disconnect the power cord to turn off 

the system.

[CD  SHIP  MODE (WITHOUT  MEMORY  CLEAR)]
This mode moves the optical pick-up to the position durable to 
vibration. Use this mode when returning the set to the customer 
after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

@/1

] button to turn on the system.

2.  Select CD function without disc.
3.  Press [CD/DISC] button and [

@/1

] button simultaneously. The 

system turns off automatically.

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

“MECHA LOCK” is displayed on the fl uorescent  indicator 
tube and the CD ship mode is set.

5.  To exit from this mode, disconnect the power cord to turn off 

the system.

[CD  SHIP  MODE (WITH  MEMORY  CLEAR)]
This mode moves the optical pick-up to the position durable to vi-
bration and clears all data including preset data stored in the RAM 
to initial conditions during the next AC-In. Use this mode when 
returning the set to the customer after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

@/1

] button to turn on the system.

2.  Select CD function.
3. Press [

x

] button at channel B, [CD/DISC] button and [

@/1

] 

button simultaneously. The system turns off automatically.

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

“MECHA LOCK” is displayed on the fl uorescent  indicator 
tube and the CD ship mode is set.

5.  To exit from this mode, disconnect the power cord to turn off 

the system.

[DISC  THEFT  PREVENTION  MODE]
The disc tray lock function for the antitheft of an demonstration 
disc in the store is equipped.
Setting Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn the set on.

2.  Press the [CD/DISC] button to set CD function.
3.  Insert a disc.
4.  Press the [

x

] button at channel A and the [

Z

 OPEN/CLOSE] 

button simultaneously for fi ve seconds.

5.  The message “LOCKED” is displayed and the tray is locked.
Releasing Procedure:
1.  Press the [

x

] button at channel A and the [

Z

 OPEN/CLOSE] 

button simultaneously for fi ve seconds again.

2.  The message “UNLOCKED” is displayed and the tray is un-

locked.

Note: When “LOCKED” is displayed, the tray lock is not released by 

turning power on/off with the [

?/1

] button.

[TUNER  STEP  CHANGE]
The step interval of AM channels can be toggled between 9 kHz 
and 10 kHz. This mode is not available for Saudi Arabian and Rus-
sian models.
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

?/1

] button to turn on the system.

2.  Press [TUNER/BAND] button repeatedly to select the “AM”.
3. Press 

[

?/1

] button to turn off the system.

4.  Press [ENTER] button at channel A and [

?/1

] button simulta-

neously. The system turns on automatically. The message “AM  
9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears on the fl uorescent in-
dicator tube and thus the channel step is changed.

[VACS  ON/OFF]
This mode is used to switch ON and OFF the VACS (Variable At-
tenuation Control System).
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

@/1

] button to turn on the system.

2. Press [

x

] button at channel A and [OPTIONS] button simul-

taneously. The message “VACS OFF” or “VACS ON” appears 
on the fl uorescent indicator tube.

[VACS  DISPLAY]
This mode is used to check the VACS level.
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

@/1

] button to turn on the system.

2. Press [

x

] button at channel A, [CD/DISC] button and [RE-

TURN] button at channel B simultaneously.

3. The 

fl uorescent indicator tube displays “VACS$ AP#”. 

 

“VACS” represents Conventional VACS (Triggered by signal 
level) 

 

“AP” represents APVACS (Abuse Protection VACS) 

 

“$” is the Conventional VACS level.

 

“#” is the APVACS level.

4.  To exit from this mode, press [

x

] button at channel A, [CD/

DISC] button and [RETURN] button at channel B simultane-
ously.

[BPM  RESET]
Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn the power on.

2.  Press [BEAT SPEED] button and [ENTER] button at channel 

A simultaneously.

3.  When this button is operated, display as “BPM RESET” for a 

while and all of the settings are reset.

[CHAIN,  CHAIN  B,  CHAIN  C,  CHAIN  D]
Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn the power on.

• CHAIN mode
2.  Press [PAD 1] button and [PAD 2] button simultaneously.
3.  The message “CHAIN 1 < – > 2” will be displayed on the 

fl uorescent indicator tube.

4.  The beats and the rhythm are changed by turning the [OPERA-

TION JOG] dial clockwise and counterclockwise.

•  CHAIN B mode
5.  Press [PAD 3] button and [PAD 4] button simultaneously.
6.  The message “CHAIN 3 < – > 4” will be displayed on the 

fl uorescent indicator tube.

7.  The beats and the rhythm are changed by turning the [OPERA-

TION JOG] dial clockwise and counterclockwise.

•  CHAIN C mode
8.  Press [PAD 1] button and [PAD 4] button simultaneously.
9.  The message “CHAIN 1 < – > 4” will be displayed on the 

fl uorescent indicator tube.

10.  The beats and the rhythm are changed by turning the [OPERA-

TION JOG] dial clockwise and counterclockwise.

•  CHAIN D mode
11.  Press [PAD 3] button and [PAD 2] button simultaneously.
12. The message “CHAIN 3 < – > 2” will be displayed on the 

fl uorescent indicator tube.

13.  The beats and the rhythm are changed by turning the [OPERA-

TION JOG] dial clockwise and counterclockwise.

[X-TRANCE  DEMO  MODE]
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

?/1

] button to turn on the system.

2.  Press [ENTER] button at channel A and [BEAT PATTERN] 

button simultaneously.

3.  The message “X-TRANCE PRO DEMO” will be displayed on 

the fl uorescent indicator tube.

4.  The Demo mode is entered.
5.  To exit from this mode, press any button on the panel. “DEMO 

OFF” will be displayed, exiting from the Demo mode.

[BD  FACTORY  MODE]
Procedure:
1. Press 

[

@/1

] button to turn on the system.

2.  Select CD function.
3. Press [

x

] button at channel A, [MP3 BOOSTER] button and 

[RETURN] button at channel B simultaneously.

4.  “FACTORY MODE” will be displayed for a moment, entering 

the mode.

• AGC mode
5.  The AGC value is indicated each time the [

i

 CUE A] button is 

pressed.

 

 

“TRK_AG  XX”

“––x1ON”

“FCS–AG  XX”

XX: AGC value

•  RF GAIN mode
6.  The RF GAIN value is indicated each time the [BEAT SPEED] 

button is pressed.

 

 

“ALx  YYN”

“RWx  YYN”

“––x1ON”

YY: GAIN value

• TRK ON/OFF
7.  TRK is switched between TRK ON and OFF each time the 

[AUDIO IN 2] button.

 

                     

“––x1ON”

“––x1OFF”

•  PLAYING SPEED mode
8.  The CD playing speed is changed as given below each time the 

[SURROUND] button is pressed.

 

 

“––x1OFF”

“––x2OFF”

“––x4OFF”

•  S-CURVE ON/OFF mode
9.  S-CURVE is switched between S-CURVE ON and OFF each 

time the [GROOVE] button is pressed.

           

“––x1OFF”

“––x1OFF SCURVE”

Set value of the PLAYING SPEED

•  LAST TrK + PLAY mode
10. The last track of the CD disk is played back by pressing the 

[RETURN] button at channel A. However, the items 7, 8 and 9 
must be at their normal settings.

•  To exit from this mode
11. Press [

x

] button at channel A, [MP3 BOOSTER] button and 

[RETURN] button at channel B simultaneously.

Note:
1.  CD Block is basically designed to operate without adjustment. There-

fore, check each item in order given.

2.  Use YEDS-18 disc (3-702-101-01) unless otherwise indicated.
3.  Use an oscilloscope with more than 10 M

Ω impedance.

4.  Clean the object lens by an applicator with neutral detergent when the 

signal level is low than specifi ed value with the following checks.

Procedure:
1.  Connect an oscilloscope TP216 (RFACO) and TP5 (VC) on 

the CD board.

2.  Turn the power ON.
3.  Load a disc (YEDS-18) and playback.
4. Confi rm that oscilloscope waveform is clear and check if RF 

signal level is correct or not.

Note:  Clear RF signal waveform means that the shape “ ◊ ” can be clearly 

distinguished at the center of the waveform.

Procedure:
1.  Connect an oscilloscope to TP3 (TEI) and TP5 (VC).
2.  Turn the power ON.
3.  Load a disc (YEDS-18) and playback the number 5 track.
4. Confi rm that the level B and A (DC voltage) on the oscillo-

scope waveform.

Connecting and Adjustment Location: CD board

Procedure:
1.  Turn on the set.
2.  Input the following signal from signal generator to FM antenna 

input directly.

Carrier frequency : A = 87.5 MHz, B = 98 MHz, C = 108 MHz
Deviation 

: 75 kHz

Modulation 

: 1 kHz

ANT input 

: 35 dBu (EMF)

Note: Use 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect signal generator and the set. 

You cannot use video cable for checking.

 

  Use signal generator whose output impedance is 75 ohm.

3.  Set to FM tuner function and tune A, B and C signals.
4. Confi rm “TUNED” is lit on the display for A, B and C signals.

When the selected station signal is received in good condition, 
“TUNED” is displayed.