HCD-ZX10, MHC-ZX10 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 16

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[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.