4-4. MANUAL MODE

4-4-1. Outline of the function

The Manual mode is designed to perform adjustments and operational checks on the set’s operation according to each individual function.

Usually, no adjustments are made in this mode.

However, the Manual mode is used to clear the memory before performing automatic adjustments in the Overall Adjustment mode.

4-4-2. How to set the Manual mode

1.Set the TEST MODE and press + key to set the Manual mode. Remote control LCD display

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2.Each test item is assigned with a three-digit item number. The third digit stands for a major item, the second digit for a middle item, and the first digit for a moniro item.

 

 

Change Major

 

 

+ key : Up

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

key : Down

 

 

 

key

 

 

x key

 

 

 

 

 

 

> N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ key : Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Middle

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

key : Down

 

 

 

key

 

 

x key

 

 

 

 

 

 

> N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

key : Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Minor

 

 

> N

 

 

 

Item

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

key : Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ key : Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value

key : Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write Adjustment

X key : Write

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.During each test mode, the display is changed from one to another each time DISPLAY key is pressed.

Address Value & Adjustment Value

LCD display

011 XXXSXX

Block Error Value & Adjustment Value

LCD display

011 XX BXX

ADIP Error Value & Adjustment Value

LCD display

011 XX AXX

Jitter Value & Adjustment Value

LCD display

011 XXXJXX

Asy Mmetry Feed Back Gain Value & Adjustment Value

LCD display

011 XX RXX

Power Adjustment Value

LCD display

731 XX VXX

Memory Monitor Mode

XXX: Each Value

XX: Adjustment Value

for Item number

Note: In the Power mode, the power adjustment value is only displayed.

4.During each test, press and hold down > N key or . key for a while to move the optical pickup on the sled outer or inner perimeter.

5.To terminate the Manual mode and return to the TEST MODE, press x key.

4-5. OVERALL ADJUSTMENT MODE

4-5-1. Outline of the function

This mode is designed to adjust the servo system automatically by going through all the adjustment items.

Usually, this mode is used to perform automatic adjustments when servicing the set.

For further information, refer to section 5. ELECTRICALADJUST- MENTS (page 12).

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Sony MZ-E90 service manual Manual Mode, Overall Adjustment Mode, How to set the Manual mode

MZ-E90 specifications

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