MZ-E501

SECTION 4

TEST MODE

4-1. GENERAL

When entered in the TEST MODE, this set provides the Overall Adjustment mode which allows CD and MO discs to be auto- matically adjusted. In the Overall Adjustment mode, the system discriminates between CD and MO discs, performs adjustments in sequence automatically, and displays the faulty location if any fault is found. In the Manual mode, selected adjustments can be performed automatically.

The attached remote control is used to operate the TEST MODE. Unless otherwise specified in the text, the key means that on the remote control.

4-2. SETTING THE TEST MODE

4-2-1. How to set the TEST MODE

To set the TEST MODE, two methods are available.

1Solder bridge and short TAP601 (TEST) on the main board. Then turn on the power. Press the x button or close the upper panel.

MAIN BOARD (SIDE B)

TAP601

OPEN : Normal mode

SHORT : Test mode

2In the normal mode, operate the keys on the set and those on the remote control rapidly as specified below:

Turn on HOLD switch on the set. Holding down x (STOP) key on the set, press the keys on the remote control in the following sequence:

>N t > N t . t . t > N t . t > N t . t X t X

Note : When you press an incorrect switch by mistake, remove your hands from the switches and perform all the operations once again from the very beginning.

4-2-2. Operations when the TEST MODE is set

When the TEST MODE is entered, the system switches to the display check mode within the TEST MODE. From this mode, the other Test modes can be accessed.

When the TEST MODE is set, the LCD repeats a cycle of the following displays:

Remote control LCD

All on

All off

012V1.110

Microprocessor version display

Press and hold down X to hold the current display while the key is being pressed.

4-2-3. How to release the TEST MODE

When method 1 was used:

Turn off the power and open the solder bridge on TAP601 on the main board.

Note : The solder should be removed clean. The remaining solder may make a short with the chassis and other part.

When method 2 was used: Turn off the power.

Note : If electrical adjustment (see page 12) has not been finished completely, always start in the test mode. (The set cannot start in normal mode)

4-3. TEST MODE STRUCTURE

Test Mode

(Display Check Mode)

VOL+ key

 

 

 

 

Manual Mode

x key

 

 

VOL+ key

Servo Mode

 

 

Audio Mode

VOL– key

Power Mode

 

 

 

OP Alignment Mode

. or VOL– key

 

 

 

Overall Adjustment Mode

x

 

 

key

 

 

DISPLAY key

 

 

x

Self-diagnostic Display Mode

key

>B key

 

 

x key

 

 

 

Sound Skip Check Result Display Mode

DISPLAY key

 

 

(Press and hold down about 3 sec)

 

 

Key Check Mode

Terminate key checking or open the top panel.

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Sony MX-E501 service manual Section Test Mode, General, Setting the Test Mode