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HCD-GN999D
SECTION 4
TEST MODE
[PANEL TEST MODE]
• This mode is used to check the fluorescent indicator tube, LEDs,
• This mode is used to check the fluorescent indicator tube, LEDs,
keys, VOLUME jog, model, destination, software version and
VACS level.
VACS level.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
x
button, [ILLUMINATION] button and [DISC 2] button
simultaneously.
2. All LEDs and segments in fluorescent indicator tube are lighted
up.
3. When you want to enter to the software version dispaly mode,
press [DISC 1] button. The model information appears on the
fluorescent indicator tube. Press [DISC 1] button again to view
the destination information.
fluorescent indicator tube. Press [DISC 1] button again to view
the destination information.
4. Each time [DISC 1] button is pressed, the display changes from
MC version, SYS version, UI version, DVD version, CDMA
version, CDMB version, ST version, TA version, TM version,
TC version in this order, and returns to the model version display.
version, CDMB version, ST version, TA version, TM version,
TC version in this order, and returns to the model version display.
5. When [DISC 3] button is pressed while the version numbers are
being displayed except model and destination, the date of the
software creation appears. When [DISC 3] button is pressed
again, the display returns to the software version display. When
[DISC 1] button is pressed while the date of the software creation
is being displayed, the date of the software creation is displayed
in the same order of software version display.
software creation appears. When [DISC 3] button is pressed
again, the display returns to the software version display. When
[DISC 1] button is pressed while the date of the software creation
is being displayed, the date of the software creation is displayed
in the same order of software version display.
6. Press [DISC 2] button, the key check mode is activated.
7. In the key check mode, the fluorescent indicator tube displays
7. In the key check mode, the fluorescent indicator tube displays
“K 0 V0”.
Turn the [OPERATION DIAL] clockwise; “K” value increases by
one. Turn the [OPERATION DIAL] counterclockwise; “K” value
decreases by one. Each time a button is pressed, “K” value
increases. Press other keys on main unit to check whether the
key is detected. However, once a button has been pressed, it is
no longer taken into account.
“V” value increases in the manner of 0, 1, 2, 3 ... if [VOLUME]
knob is turned clockwise, or it decreases in the manner of 0, 9,
8, 7 ... if [VOLUME] knob is turned counterclockwise.
Turn the [OPERATION DIAL] clockwise; “K” value increases by
one. Turn the [OPERATION DIAL] counterclockwise; “K” value
decreases by one. Each time a button is pressed, “K” value
increases. Press other keys on main unit to check whether the
key is detected. However, once a button has been pressed, it is
no longer taken into account.
“V” value increases in the manner of 0, 1, 2, 3 ... if [VOLUME]
knob is turned clockwise, or it decreases in the manner of 0, 9,
8, 7 ... if [VOLUME] knob is turned counterclockwise.
8. When [DISC 3] button is pressed after all LEDs and segments in
fluorescent indicator tube light up, the fluorescent indicator tube
displays “VACS A”. A is VACS level which is triggered by signal
level.
displays “VACS A”. A is VACS level which is triggered by signal
level.
9. When [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button is pressed after all LEDs
and segments in fluorescent indicator tube light up, alternate
segments in fluorescent indicator tube would light up. If you
press [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button again, another half of
alternate segments in fluorescent indicator tube would light up.
When [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button is pressed again, all
segments lights off. Press [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button again
would cause all segments lights up.
segments in fluorescent indicator tube would light up. If you
press [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button again, another half of
alternate segments in fluorescent indicator tube would light up.
When [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button is pressed again, all
segments lights off. Press [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button again
would cause all segments lights up.
10. To release from this mode, press three buttons in the same
manner as step 1, or disconnect the power cord.
[COMMON TEST MODE]
• This mode is used to check operations of the respective sections
• This mode is used to check operations of the respective sections
of Amplifier and Tape.
Procedure:
• To enter Common Test Mode
1. Press
• To enter Common Test Mode
1. Press
x
button, [ILLUMINATION] button and [DISC 3] button
simultaneously.
2. The DVD ring indicators and the line below DVD ring indicator
flash synchronously on the fluorescent indicator tube. The
function is changed to TV where the function is changed to
DVD.
function is changed to TV where the function is changed to
DVD.
• Check of Amplifier
1. Press [EQ BAND/MEMORY] button repeatedly until a message
1. Press [EQ BAND/MEMORY] button repeatedly until a message
“GEQ MAX” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube. GEQ
increases to its maximum.
increases to its maximum.
2. Press [EQ BAND/MEMORY] button repeatedly until a message
“GEQ MIN” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube. GEQ
decreases to its minimum.
decreases to its minimum.
3. Press [EQ BAND/MEMORY] button repeatedly until a message
“GEQ FLAT” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube. GEQ
is set to flat.
is set to flat.
4. When the [VOLUME] knob is turned clockwise even slightly,
the sound volume increases to its maximum and a message
“VOLUME MAX” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube.
“VOLUME MAX” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube.
5. When the [VOLUME] knob is turned counterclockwise even
slightly, the sound volume decreases to its minimum and a
message “VOLUME MIN” appears on the fluorescent indicator
tube.
message “VOLUME MIN” appears on the fluorescent indicator
tube.
• Tape function
1. When a tape is inserted in Deck B and recording is started, the
1. When a tape is inserted in Deck B and recording is started, the
function is changed to TV automatically. When [CD SYNC] button
is pressed during recording in function, ALC (Automatic Level
Control) is turned on.
is pressed during recording in function, ALC (Automatic Level
Control) is turned on.
2. During recording, press
m
button will stop the recording
and the function is changed to TAPE B and rewind the tape in
Deck B until the recording start position and playback of the
tape in Deck B is started. If the [REC PAUSE/START] button is
pressed for a pause and pressed again to resume recording during
recording time, when the tape is rewind, the tape will be rewind
until the position where the pause is applied.
Deck B until the recording start position and playback of the
tape in Deck B is started. If the [REC PAUSE/START] button is
pressed for a pause and pressed again to resume recording during
recording time, when the tape is rewind, the tape will be rewind
until the position where the pause is applied.
• To release from Common Test mode
1. To release from this mode, press
1. To release from this mode, press
^/1
button.
2. The cold reset is enforced at the same time.
[COLD RESET]
• The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the
• The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the
RAM to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning
the set to the customer.
the set to the customer.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
^/1
button to turn on the system.
2. Press
x
button, [ILLUMINATION] button, and
^/1
button
simultaneously.
3. The message “COLD RESET” appears on the fluorescent
indicator tube. Then, the fluorescent indicator tube becomes
blank for a while, and the system is reset.
blank for a while, and the system is reset.
[VACS ON/OFF]
• This mode is used to switch on and off the VACS (Variable
• This mode is used to switch on and off the VACS (Variable
Attenuation Control System).
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
^/1
button to turn on the system.
2. Press
x
button, [DIRECTION] button and [DISC 1]
simultaneously. The message “VACS OFF” or “VACS ON”
appears on the fluorescent indicator tube.
appears on the fluorescent indicator tube.
[TUNER STEP CHANGE]
• The step interval of AM channels can be toggled between 9 kHz
• The step interval of AM channels can be toggled between 9 kHz
and 10 kHz. This mode is not available for Saudi Arabia and
Russia models.
Russia models.
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Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Press [TUNER/BAND] button repeatedly to select the “AM”.
3. Press
3. Press
?
/
1
button to turn off the system.
4. Press [ILLUMINATION] button and
?
/
1
button simultaneously.
The system will turn on automatically. The message “AM 9K
STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears on the fluorescent indicator
tube and thus the channel step is changed.
STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears on the fluorescent indicator
tube and thus the channel step is changed.
[DVD SHIP MODE (WITH MEMORY CLEAR)]
• This mode moves the optical pick-up to the position durable to
• 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.
RAM to initial conditions. Use this mode when returning the
set to the customer after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Select DVD function.
3. Press
3. Press
x
button, [DIRECTION] button and
?
/
1
button
simultaneously during “DVD NO DISC” condition. The system
will turn off automatically.
will turn off automatically.
4. After the “STANDBY” blinking display finishes, a message
“MECHA LOCK” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube and
the DVD ship mode is set.
the DVD ship mode is set.
[DVD SHIP MODE (WITHOUT MEMORY CLEAR)]
• This mode moves the optical pick-up to the position durable to
• 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.
after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Select DVD function.
3. Press [DVD] button and
3. Press [DVD] button and
?
/
1
button simultaneously during “DVD
NO DISC” condition. The system will turn off automatically.
4. After the “STANDBY” blinking display finishes, a message
“MECHA LOCK” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube and
the DVD ship mode is set.
the DVD ship mode is set.
[DVD TRAY LOCK MODE]
• This mode let you lock the disc tray. When this mode is
• This mode let you lock the disc tray. When this mode is
activated, the disc tray will not open when [OPEN/CLOSE]
button or [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button is pressed. The
message “LOCKED” will appears on the fluorescent indicator
tube.
button or [DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE] button is pressed. The
message “LOCKED” will appears on the fluorescent indicator
tube.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Select DVD function.
3. Press
3. Press
x
button and [OPEN/CLOSE] button simultaneously and
hold down until “LOCKED” or “UNLOCKED” appears on the
fluorescent indicator tube (around 5 seconds).
fluorescent indicator tube (around 5 seconds).
[TCM OFFLINE MODE]
• This mode prevents the system from turning off automatically
• This mode prevents the system from turning off automatically
when TCM is not connected. Therefore, measurements can be
done even when TCM is not connected during production.
done even when TCM is not connected during production.
Procedure:
1. When the system is turned off, press [EQ BAND/MEMORY]
1. When the system is turned off, press [EQ BAND/MEMORY]
button, [TAPE A/B] button and
?
/
1
button simultaneously. The
system will turn on automatically.
2. The message “TCM OFFLINE” will appears on the fluorescent
indicator tube.
• To release from TCM Offline Mode
To release from this mode, perform “COLD RESET” or turn off
the power supply.
the power supply.
[TV/SAT SWITCHING]
• This mode let you switch from TV to SAT and vice-versa.
• This mode let you switch from TV to SAT and vice-versa.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Select TV function.
3. Press [TV/SAT] button and
3. Press [TV/SAT] button and
?
/
1
button simultaneously. The
function will change to SAT. Press the same buttons again to
change from SAT to TV.
change from SAT to TV.
[DVD COLOR SYSTEM]
• This mode let you change the color system of the video output
• This mode let you change the color system of the video output
from PAL to NTSC or vice-versa. This mode is not available for
Latin American and Russian models.
Latin American and Russian models.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Select DVD function.
3. Press
3. Press
?
/
1
button again to turn off the system.
4. Press
X
button and
?
/
1
button simultaneously. The system
will turn on automatically.
The message “COLOR PAL” or “COLOR NTSC” appears on
the fluorescent indicator tube.
The message “COLOR PAL” or “COLOR NTSC” appears on
the fluorescent indicator tube.
[REMOTE DISABLE MODE]
• This mode let you disable the remote commander reception.
• This mode let you disable the remote commander reception.
When this mode is activated, the system will not response if the
button on the remote commander is pressed. The message “RM
DISABLE” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube.
This mode is essential for conducting test and repairing when
no interruption from the other remote commander is expected.
This mode is cancelled automatically when the system is turned
off.
button on the remote commander is pressed. The message “RM
DISABLE” appears on the fluorescent indicator tube.
This mode is essential for conducting test and repairing when
no interruption from the other remote commander is expected.
This mode is cancelled automatically when the system is turned
off.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Press
x
button, [DIRECTION] button and [DISC 3] button
simultaneously until “SIRCS ON” or “SIRCS OFF” appears on
the fluorescent indicator tube.
the fluorescent indicator tube.
[PROGRESSIVE]
• This mode let you change the format of the video output from
• This mode let you change the format of the video output from
the COMPONENT OUT jacks among PROGRESSIVE AUTO,
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO and INTERLACE.
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO and INTERLACE.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Press [DVD] button and [DISPLAY] button simultaneously. “P
AUTO” or “P VIDEO” or “INTERLACE” appears on the
fluorescent indicator tube.
fluorescent indicator tube.
[MTK FIRMWARE DISPLAY]
• This mode is used to display the MTK firmware version.
• This mode is used to display the MTK firmware version.
Procedure:
1. Press
1. Press
?
/
1
button to turn on the system.
2. Press [DVD] button to switch to DVD function.
3. Press
3. Press
?
/
1
button again to turn off the system.
4. Press
x
button and
?
/
1
button. The system turns on
automatically.
5. The version of MTK firmware appears on the TV screen.
[DVD SERVICE MODE]
• This mode let you make diagnosis and adjustment easily by
• This mode let you make diagnosis and adjustment easily by
using the remote commander and the TV. The instructions,
diagnostic results, etc. are given on the on-screen display.
diagnostic results, etc. are given on the on-screen display.
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[DVD SERVICE MODE]
• This mode let you make diagnosis and adjustment easily by
using the remote commander and the TV. The instructions,
diagnostic results, etc. are given on the on-screen display.
diagnostic results, etc. are given on the on-screen display.
• TEST DISC LIST
Be sure to use the DVD disc that matches the signal standards of
your region.
• CD
your region.
• CD
YEDS-18 (Part No.: 3-702-101-01)
PATD-012 (Part No.: 4-225-203-01)
PATD-012 (Part No.: 4-225-203-01)
• DVD SL (Single Layer)
NTSC : HLX-503 (Part No.: J-6090-069-A)
HLX-504 (Part No.: J-6090-088-A)
PAL
: HLX-506 (Part No.: J-6090-077-A)
• DVD DL (Dual Layer)
NTSC : HLX-501 (Part No.: J-6090-071-A)
HLX-505 (Part No.: J-6090-089-A)
PAL
: HLX-507 (Part No.: J-6090-078-A)
Procedure to enter to DVD Service Mode
1. Press
^/1
button to turn on the system.
2. Select DVD function.
3. Press
3. Press
x
button and [OPEN/CLOSE] button simultaneously and
then turn the [VOLUME] knob clockwise.
4. The message “SERVICE IN” appears on the fluorescent
indicator tube and the Top Menu of Remocon Diagnosis Menu
appears on the on-screen display on the TV. The model name
and revision number is displayed at the bottom of the on-screen
display.
appears on the on-screen display on the TV. The model name
and revision number is displayed at the bottom of the on-screen
display.
3. Select “6. Iop:” by pressing [6] button on the remote commander.
4. Wait until a hexadecimal number appears in the on-screen
4. Wait until a hexadecimal number appears in the on-screen
display as below:
Remocon Diagnosis Menu
0. External Chip Check
1. Servo Parameter Check
2. Drive Manual Operation
3. Emergency History
4. Version Information
1. Servo Parameter Check
2. Drive Manual Operation
3. Emergency History
4. Version Information
Model Name : GML6DS_ME
IF-con
IF-con
: V
Syscon
: Ver.
er. 01.00 (0000)
0.302
5. To execute each function, press its number by using numeric
button on the remote commander.
6. To release from this mode, press
^/1
button to turn off the
system.
Execute IOP Measurement
In order to execute IOP measurement, the following standard
procedures must be followed.
procedures must be followed.
1. From the Top Menu of Remocon Diagnosis Menu, select “2.
Drive Manual Operation” by pressing the [2] button on the
remote commander. The following screen appears on the on-
screen display.
remote commander. The following screen appears on the on-
screen display.
Drive Manual Operation
1. Servo Control
2. Track/Layer Jump
3. Manual Adjustment
4. Mecha test Mode
5. MIRR time Adjust
0. Return to Top Menu
2. Track/Layer Jump
3. Manual Adjustment
4. Mecha test Mode
5. MIRR time Adjust
0. Return to Top Menu
2. Select “3. Manual Adjustment” by pressing the [3] button on
the remote commander. The following screen appears on the
on-screen display.
on-screen display.
Manual Adjust
1. Track Balance Adjust:
2. Track Gain Adjust:
3. Focus Balance Adjust:
4. Focus Gain Adjust:
5. Eg Boost Adjust:
6. Iop:
7. TRV. Level:
8. S curve(FE) Level:
9. RFL(PI) Level:
0. MIRR Time:
2. Track Gain Adjust:
3. Focus Balance Adjust:
4. Focus Gain Adjust:
5. Eg Boost Adjust:
6. Iop:
7. TRV. Level:
8. S curve(FE) Level:
9. RFL(PI) Level:
0. MIRR Time:
O
o Change Value
RETURN Return to previous menu
Manual Adjust
1. Track Balance Adjust:
2. Track Gain Adjust:
3. Focus Balance Adjust:
4. Focus Gain Adjust:
5. Eg Boost Adjust:
6. Iop. ED:
7. TRV. Level:
8. S curve(FE) Level:
9. RFL(PI) Level:
0. MIRR Time:
2. Track Gain Adjust:
3. Focus Balance Adjust:
4. Focus Gain Adjust:
5. Eg Boost Adjust:
6. Iop. ED:
7. TRV. Level:
8. S curve(FE) Level:
9. RFL(PI) Level:
0. MIRR Time:
O
o Change Value
RETURN Return to previous menu
5. Convert data from hexadecimal to decimal by using conversion
table.
6. Please find the label on the rear of the BU (Base Unit).
The default IOP value is written in the label.
7. Subtract between these two values.
8. If the remainder is smaller than 93 (decimal), then it is
8. If the remainder is smaller than 93 (decimal), then it is
OK.However if the value is higher than 93, then the BU is
defective and need to be change.
defective and need to be change.
9. Press [RETURN] button on the remote commander to return to
previous menu.
10. Press [0] button on the remote commander to return to the Top
Menu of Remocon Diagnosis Menu.
11. Press
^/1
button to turn off the system.
Check Emergency History
To check the emergency history, please follow the following
procedure.
procedure.
1. From the Top Menu of Remocon Diagnosis Menu, select “3.
Emergency History” by pressing the [3] button on the remote
commander. The following screen appears on the on-screen
display.
commander. The following screen appears on the on-screen
display.
Emg.History Check
1. 01 05 04 04
Laser Hours
CD
999h
59min
DVD
999h
59min
00 92 46 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
2. 02 02 01 01
00 A9 4B 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
Next Next Page Prev Prev Page
O Return to Top Menu
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2. You can check the total time when the laser is turned on during
playback of DVD and CD from the above menu. The maximum
time, which can be displayed are 999h 59min.
time, which can be displayed are 999h 59min.
3. You can check the error code of latest 10 emergency history
from the above menu. To view the previous or next page of
emergency history, press
emergency history, press
.
or
>
on the remote
commander. The error code consists of
• Error Code
Example of Error code
1. 01 05 04 04
00 92 46 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
The meaning of error code is as below:
01: Communication error (No reply from syscon)
02: Syscon hung up
03: Power OFF request when syscon hung up
19: Thermal shutdown
24: MoveSledHome error
25: Mechanical move error (5 Changer)
26: Mechanical move stack error
30: DC motor adjustment error
31: DPD offset adjustment error
32: TE balance adjustment error
33: TE sensor adjustment error
34: TE loop gain adjustment error
35: FE loop gain adjustment error
36: Bad jitter after adjustment
40: Focus NG
42: Focus layer jump NG
52: Open kick spindle error
51: Spindle stop error
60: Focus on error
61: Seek fail error
62: Read Q data/ID error
70: Lead in data read fail
71: TOC read time out (CD)
80: Can’t buffering
81: Unknown media type
02: Syscon hung up
03: Power OFF request when syscon hung up
19: Thermal shutdown
24: MoveSledHome error
25: Mechanical move error (5 Changer)
26: Mechanical move stack error
30: DC motor adjustment error
31: DPD offset adjustment error
32: TE balance adjustment error
33: TE sensor adjustment error
34: TE loop gain adjustment error
35: FE loop gain adjustment error
36: Bad jitter after adjustment
40: Focus NG
42: Focus layer jump NG
52: Open kick spindle error
51: Spindle stop error
60: Focus on error
61: Seek fail error
62: Read Q data/ID error
70: Lead in data read fail
71: TOC read time out (CD)
80: Can’t buffering
81: Unknown media type
• Parameter of error code
This is the detail of error code.
Example of Error code
1. 01 05 04 04
00 92 46 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
• Time of error code
This is the laser time when an error occurred.
Example of Error code
1. 01 05 04 04
00 92 46 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
To clear the Laser Hour
Press [DISPLAY] button and then press [CLEAR] button. The data
for both CD and DVD data are reset.
for both CD and DVD data are reset.
Emg.History Check
1. 01 05 04 04
Laser Hours
CD
0h
0min
DVD
0h
0min
00 92 46 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
2. 02 02 01 01
00 A9 4B 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 23 45
Next Next Page Prev Prev Page
O Return to Top Menu
To clear the Emergency History
Press [DVD TOP MENU] button and then press [CLEAR] button. The
error code for all emergency history would be reset.
error code for all emergency history would be reset.
Emg.History Check
1. 00 00 00 00
Laser Hours
CD
999h
59min
DVD
999h
59min
00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
2. 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
Next Next Page Prev Prev Page
O Return to Top Menu
Ver. 1.1
To clear the Initialize Setup Data
Press [DVD MENU] button and then press [CLEAR] button on the
remote commander.
remote commander.
Emg.History Check
Initialize setup data...
Laser Hours
CD
999h
59min
DVD
999h
59min
Next Next Page Prev Prev Page
O Return to Top Menu
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