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TUNER  AM  STEP  CHANGE  MODE 
Either the 9 kHz step or 10 kHz step can be selected for the AM 
channel step.
Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] dial to select the “AM TUN-

ER”.

3.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn off the main power.

4.  While pressing the [INPUT MODE] button, press the  [

?/1

] 

button to turn on the main power.

5.  Either the message “AM 9k Step” or “AM10k Step” appears, 

select the desired step.

AM 9k Step

AM10k Step

SOUND  FIELD  CLEAR  MODE
The preset sound fi eld is cleared when this mode is activated.
Use this mode before returning the product to clients upon comple-
tion of repair.
Procedure:
1.  While pressing the [MUSIC] button, press the [

?/1

] button to 

turn on the main power.

2.  The message “S.F. Initialize” appears and initialization is per-

formed.

S.F. CLEAR

SOFTWARE  VERSION  DISPLAY  MODE
The software version is displayed.
Procedure:
1.  While pressing the [INPUT MODE] and [DISPLAY MODE] 

buttons, press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  The model name/destination/system controller version ap-

pears. Each time the [DISPLAY MODE] button is pressed, the 
version is switched in order as follows.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are ex-
ample)

A1 UC M1.00

H.Ver 1.00

S.Ver 1.00

F.Ver 1.00

N.Ver 1.00

T.Ver 0.15

Releasing method:
Press the [

?/1

] button to turn off the main power.

HISTORY  MODE
The state that the set is used is memorized.

Note: Even if “USER INITIALIZE MODE” is performed, the backup 

data of “HISTORY MODE” is not cleared.

 

  Initialize by performing “SHIPMENT MODE”.

Procedure:
1.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] and [MUSIC] buttons, 

press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the power and “HISTORY” is 

displayed.

HISTORY

2.  Each time the [M] or [m] buttons of remote commander is 

pressed, the item is switched in order as follows.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

COUNT XX

SxxxxxHxxM

SOUNDFIELD

FUNCTION

INPUT MODE

DIG SELECT

STREAMINFO

CONF xxxxx

HEADPH xxx

VOL  xx

BASS xxxdB

TREB xxxdB

FL/Rxxxxxx

SL/Rxxxxxx

C/SWxxxxxx

BL/Rxxxxxx

HL/Rxxxxxx

T    1H25M

MUTING xxx

REBOX   11

PROT xxxx

TEMP  xxxc

VACS xx

Releasing method:
Press the [

?/1

] button to turn off the main power.

SHIPMENT  MODE
Initialize backup of EEPROM and Network and return to state of 
the shipment.
Procedure:
1.  While pressing the [INPUT MODE] and [DIMMER] buttons, 

press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  The message “CLEARING” and “CLEARED !” appears and 

return to state of the shipment.

CLEARING

CLEARED !

3.  When done, the message “STANDBY” appears and turn off 

the main power.

STANDBY

PROTECTOR  AUTO  OFF  MODE
The auto off function after protection generating can be disabled.
Procedure:
1.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] and [A.F.D.] buttons, 

press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  The message “PROTEVER” appears and the auto off function 

after protection generating is disabled.

PROTEVER

Releasing method:
Pull out the AC power cord.

USER  INITIALIZE  MODE
This unit can be returned to the factory default settings.
Procedure:
1.  Hold down the [

?/1

] button for over fi ve second to turn on the 

main power.

2.  The message “CLEARING” and “CLEARED !” appears and 

this unit can be returned to the factory default settings.

CLEARING

CLEARED !

SETTING  LOCK  ON/OFF  CHANGE  MODE
All the settings can be locked.
Procedure:
1.  While pressing the [SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)] and [MU-

SIC] buttons, press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  The message “S. LOCK ON” appears and the all settings is 

locked.

S. LOCK ON

Releasing method:
1.  While pressing the [SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)] and [MU-

SIC] buttons, press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  The message “S. LOCK OFF” appears and the all settings is 

unlocked.

S. LOCK OFF

USB  UPDATE  MODE
This mode is guided by the technical news, when update occurs.

USB  UPDATE  VERSION
This mode is guided by the technical news, when update occurs.

SOFTWARE  VERSION  DISPLAY  MODE (IN SPECIAL 
MENU MODE)
The software version is displayed.
Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “SPECIALIZE” appears.

SPECIALIZE

3.  Press the [AMP MENU] button of the remote commander, the 

message “< SPECIAL >” appears.

< SPECIAL >

4.  Press the [

,

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

VERSION

5. Confi rm that the “VERSION” is displayed, and press the [

,

] 

button of the remote commander.

6.  The model name/destination/system controller version ap-

pears. Each time the [M]/[m] buttons are pressed, the version 

is switched in order as follows.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are ex-
ample)

A1 UC M1.00

H.Ver 1.00

S.Ver 1.00

F.Ver 1.00

N.Ver 1.00

T.Ver 0.15

Releasing method:
1.  Press the [

<

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “OFF” appears.

OFF

The auto calibration microphone input can be outputted from the speaker.

Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “SPECIALIZE” appears.

SPECIALIZE

3.  Press the [AMP MENU] button of the remote commander, the 

message “< SPECIAL >” appears.

< SPECIAL >

4. Press the [

,

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

VERSION

5. Press the [M]/[m] buttons to select the “SP OUT”, and press 

the [

,

] button of the remote commander.

SP OUT

6.  The output source from a speaker is displayed. Each time the 

[M]/[m] buttons are pressed, the output source is switched as 

follows.

SOURCE

MIC

Releasing method:
1. Press the [

<

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “OFF” appears.

OFF

All the fonts which can be displayed can be checked.

Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “SPECIALIZE” appears.

SPECIALIZE

3.  Press the [AMP MENU] button of the remote commander, the 

message “< SPECIAL >” appears.

< SPECIAL >

4.  Press the [

,

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

VERSION

5. Press the [M]/[m] buttons to select the “FL FONT”, and press 

the [

,

] button of the remote commander.

FL FONT

6.  The font is displayed. Each time the [M]/[m] buttons are 

pressed, the font is switched.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

0x21 = !

Releasing method:
1.  Press the [

<

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “OFF” appears.

OFF

VIDEO  CALIBRATION  ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment to decide the standard of the video input signal.

Note: After replacing the D-VIDEO NW board, perform this adjustment.

1. Adjustment jig
The color pattern generator that can output 100% in NTSC/PAL/
HD color bar signal to the component and the composite at the 
same time is necessary for the adjustment.
When there is no color pattern generator, it is possible to substitute 
it by the Blu-ray Disc player that can output the component termi-
nal and the video terminal at the same time (Substitution model 
name example: BDP-S350).
However, please do the following signal output confi rmation with 
the oscilloscope beforehand when substituting it with the Blu-ray 
Disc player.

2. Preparation
In order to perform adjustment, you must perform the super reset 
in special menu mode.
Refer to the following procedure.
Procedure:
1.  Press the [

?/1

] button to turn on the main power.

2.  While pressing the [TONE MODE] button, press the [A.F.D.], 

[2CH/A. DIRECT], [MUSIC], [MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.] button in 
order, the message “SPECIALIZE” appears.

SPECIALIZE

3.  Press the [AMP MENU] button of the remote commander, the 

message “< SPECIAL >” appears.

< SPECIAL >

4.  Press the [

,

] button of the remote commander, the item is 

appears.

VERSION

5.  Press the [M]/[m] buttons to select the “RESET”, and press the 

[

,

] button of the remote commander.

RESET

6.  Press the [M]/[m] buttons to select the “YES”, and press the 

[ ] button of the remote commander.

YES

7.  The message “ROM INIT” and “CLEAERD 

” appears.

ROM INIT

CLEARED *

8.  The super reset is completed.

3-2.  Procedure for color pattern generator
Ensure GUI mode is turned off. Press GUI mode on remote until
GUI OFF is shown on the fl uorescent indicator tube.
Procedure:
1.  It connects of step 3-1, and the turn on the main power. 
2.  “SAT/CATV” is selected by using [INPUT SELECTOR] dial.
3.  Input NTSC color bars signal from the color pattern generator.
4.  Press the [

\/1

] button to turn off the main power.

5.  While pressing the [MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.)] and [SPEAKERS 

(OFF/A/B/A+B)] buttons, press the [

\/1

] button to turn on 

the main power. When correctly entering the test mode “FIN 
_:_:_” and “N:MWx_ _ _ _ _” are displayed in 1 second inter-
val (alternating display).

6.  The NTSC signal adjustment is begun when press the [ ] but-

ton of the remote commander, and the display changes from 
“N:MWx_ _ _ _ _” to “N:MWoCDV_ _” little by little. Fi-
nally, “FIN N:_:_” and “N: MWoCDV_ _” are displayed in 1 
second interval (alternating display).

7.  Input PAL color bars signal from the color pattern generator.
8.  Perform step 6 to 7 for the PAL signal adjustment.
9.  Input HD color bars signal (720p or 1080i) from the color pat-

tern generator.

10. Perform step 6 to 7 for the HD signal adjustment.
11.  Turn off the main power.

3-3.  Procedure for Blu-ray Disc player
Ensure GUI mode is turned off. Press GUI mode on remote until
GUI OFF is shown on the fl uorescent indicator tube.
Procedure:
1.  It connects of step 3-1, and the turn on the main power of set 

and Blu-ray Disc player. 

2.  “SAT/CATV” is selected by using [INPUT SELECTOR] dial.
3.  Press the OPEN/CLOSE button of the Blu-ray Disc player, and 

DVD test disc “HLX-504 (Part No. J-6090-088-A)” or “HLX-
513 (Part No. J-2501-305-A)” is insert. The disc playback au-
tomatically becomes start “Main Menu” is display.

4.  “1.Color Bar 100%” of “1.Video Signal” is reproduced, and 

100% in the color bar is displayed in the TV monitor, playing 
the Blu-ray Disc player is pause playback.

5.  Press the [

\/1

] button to turn off the main power.

6.  While pressing the [MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.)] and [SPEAKERS 

(OFF/A/B/A+B)] buttons, press the [

\/1

] button to turn on 

the main power. When correctly entering the test mode “FIN 
_:_:_” and “N:MWx_ _ _ _ _” are displayed in 1 second inter-
val (alternating display).

7.  The NTSC signal adjustment is begun when press the [ ] but-

ton of the remote commander, and the display changes from 
“N:MWx_ _ _ _ _” to “N:MWoCDV_ _” little by little. Fi-
nally, “FIN N:_:_” and “N: MWoCDV_ _” are displayed in 1 
second interval (alternating display).