Panasonic SA-PT160E Service Manual page 29

8.2.6. Optical Pick-up Self-Diagnosis
The optical pickup self-diagnosis function and tilt adjustment check function have been included in this unit. When repairing, use
the following procedure for effective self-diagnosis and tilt adjustment. Be sure to use the self-diagnosis function before replacing
the optical pickup when "NO DISC" is displayed. As a guideline, you should replace the optical pickup when the value of the laser
drive current is more than 55.
Note:
Press the power button to turn on the power, and check the value within three minutes before the unit warms up. (Otherwise,
the result will be incorrect.)
"NO DISC" is displayed, unit
does not play smoothly, etc.
Check the laser drive current.
Value is 23 (DVD),
34 (CD) or less.
Replace the optical pickup.
(Refer to the section "OPTICAL
PICKUP REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE" in this Guide.)
Check the laser drive current
after replacement.
Write the present value into the
unit if it is 23 (DVD), 34 (CD) or
less.
Do the optical pickup tilt
adjustment. (Refer to the section
"TILT ADJUSTMENT" in this
Guide.)
Initialize the main unit.
Value is more than
23 (DVD), 34 (CD).
Use the tilt adjustment
check function.
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Use the optical pickup self-diagnosis function.
Method: With no disc in the main unit:
· Press the "FUNCTIONS" button on the remote
control unit while pressing the "STOP"
button on the main unit. (DVD)
· Press the "3" button on the remote
control unit while pressing the "STOP"
button on the main unit. (CD)
Display content (display1/display2)
LDD / (DVD)
Factory setting Present value
LDC / (CD)
Factory setting Present value
Replace with a new optical pickup if the present
value is more than 23 (DVD), 34 (CD).
Cause: Damage due to static electricity
during replacement.
Method: With no disc in the main unit:
· Press the "FUNCTIONS" button on the remote
control unit while pressing the "STOP"
button on the main unit. (DVD)
· Press the "3" button on the remote
control unit while pressing the "STOP"
button on the main unit. (CD)
Writing method:
· Press the "PAUSE" button on the remote
control unit while pressing the "STOP"
button on the main unit.
Note: Note: Press "FL DISPLAY" button on remote Press "FL DISPLAY" button on remote
control control unit for next page display. unit for next page display.
SA-PT160E / SA-PT160EB / SA-PT160EG