Sony HCD-VZ50MD Service Manual page 27

[Aging Mode]
This mode can be used for operation check of CD section and tape deck section.
• If an error occurred:
The aging operation stops and display status.
• If no error occurs:
The aging operation continues repeatedly.
1. Operating method of Aging Mode
Turn on the main power and select "CD" of the function.
1) Set a disc in DISC1 tray. Select ALL DISC CONTINUE, and REPEAT OFF.
2) Load the tapes recording use into the decks A and B respectively.
3) Press three buttons x , DISPLAY , and DISC 4 simultaneously.
4) Aging operations of CD and tape are started at the same time.
• Tape Deck
1. The tape in deck A is rewound. "TAPE A AG-1" is displayed.
2. The FWD side of deck A is played for two minutes.
"TAPE A AG-2" is displayed.
3. The tape in deck A is fast forwarded. "TAPE A AG-3" is displayed. Fast forward is carried out for 20 seconds or to the tape end.
4. The RVS side of deck A is played for two minutes.
"TAPE A AG-4" is displayed.
5. The tape in deck A is rewound. "TAPE A AG-5" is displayed.
6. The FWD side of deck B is played for two minutes.
"TAPE B AG-2" is displayed.
7. The tape in deck B is fast forwarded. "TAPE B AG-3" is displayed. Fast forward is carried out for 20 seconds or to the tape end.
8. The RVS side of deck B is played for two minutes.
"TAPE B AG-4" is displayed.
9. The tape in deck A is rewound. "TAPE A AG-5" is displayed.
10. Repeated from step 2.
• CD
1. The tray rotates.
2. DISC 5 is chucked.
3. The TOC is read.
4. The first track is played for 3 seconds.
5. The last track is played for 3 seconds.
6. DISC 1 is open.
7. DISC 1 is close.
8. Repeated from step 2.
2. Ending the Aging Mode
1) End the Aging Mode with the power off.
2) To reset the CD error history, be sure to perform cold reset.
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