Sony HCD-EX66/EX88/EX99 Reset, Tray lock, Panel, Version check and more - COMPACT DISC RECEIVER

Mexican model:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
Argentine model:
AC 220 V ‒ 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models:
AC 120 V ‒ 240 V, 50/60 Hz

HCD-EX99: 85 W

(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
HCD-EX88: 70 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
HCD-EX66: 45 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)

Mechanism type: CDM76B-D1BD76

Optical pickup block names: DS11MMVGP

The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused on the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in the optical pickup block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission, observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.

RELEASING THE DISC TRAY LOCK

The disc tray lock function for the antitheft of an demonstration disc in the store is equipped.

Press [Power] button to turn the power on.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.

3. While pressing the [Stop] button for more 5 seconds.

4. The message “CHILD LOCK OFF” is displayed and the disc tray is unlocked.

Note: When “CHILD LOCK ON” is displayed, the slot lock is not released by turning power on/off with the [Power] button.

When installing a new OP unit, be sure to connect the flexible printed circuit board first of all before removing the static electricity prevention solder bridge by unsoldering.

Remove the static electricity prevention solder bridge by unsoldering after the flexible printed circuit board has already been connected.

(Do not remove nor unsolder the solder bridge as long as the OP unit is kept standalone.)

COLD RESET

The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the memory to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning the set to the customer.

Procedure:

1. In the standby status, press the [Power] button to turn the power on.

2. Press three buttons of [Stop], [FUNCTION] and [Power] simultaneously.

3. When “RESET” appears, the set enters standby status.

PANEL TEST MODE

Enter The Panel Test Mode

Procedure:

1. In the standby status, press the [Power] button to turn the power on.

2. Press three buttons of [Stop], [OPTIONS] and [power] simultaneously.

3. When the panel test mode is activated, all LEDs and segments of the liquid crystal display panel are all turned on.

Version Check
Procedure:
1. In the panel test mode (all LEDs and segments of the liquid crystal display panel are turned on), press the [FUNCTION] button.
2. On the liquid crystal display panel, date and version are displayed “xxxxVxxx”.
3. From this status, press the [>||] button, and the destination and model name are displayed.
4. To release from this mode, press three buttons of [ Stop], [OPTIONS] and [Power] simultaneously.

Key Test Mode
Procedure:
1. In the panel test mode (all LEDs and segments of the liquid crystal display panel are turned on), press the [stop] button.
2. The message “KEY0 0 0” displayed. Whenever any buttons are pressed and the [VOLUME] control is turned, the value is changed.
3. To release from this mode, press three buttons of [Stop], [OPTIONS] and [Power] simultaneously.

CD TRAY LOCK

This mode is for the antitheft of CD disc in shop. (not for transport)

Procedure:

1. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.

3. Insert a disc.

4. While pressing the [Stop] button for more 5 seconds.

5. The message “CHILD LOCK ON” is displayed and the disc tray is locked. (Even if releasing from this mode, the disc tray is still locked)

6. If press the [Eject] button to eject the disc, the message “CHILD LOCK” is displayed and cannot eject the disc.

7. To release this lock, while pressing the [Stop] button for 5 seconds again.

8. The message “CHILD LOCK OFF” is displayed and the disc tray is unlocked.

CD POWER MANAGE

This mode is for switch the CD power supply on/off. Even if this state pulls out AC plug, it is held.

Procedure:

1. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.

3. Press the [Power] button again to turn the power off (clock mode).

4. After pressing the [DISPLAY] button on the remote commander, while pressing the [Stop] button, press the [Power] button.

5. It turns power on and display “CD/USB”, then display “PWR ON” or “PWR OFF”.

CHANGE-OVER THE AM TUNING INTERVAL

The AM tuning interval can be changed over 9 kHz or 10 kHz.

Procedure:

1. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select TUNER AM function.

3. Press the [Power] button again to turn the power off (clock mode).

4. After pressing the [DISPLAY] button on the remote commander, while pressing the [TUNING + >>  >>||] button, press the [Power] button.

5. It turns power on and display “9k STEP” or “10k STEP”, and thus the tuning interval is changed over.

CD SHIP MODE
This mode can run the CD sled motor optionally. Use this mode, for instance, when cleaning the optical pick-up.
Procedure:
1. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.
2. Confirm there is no disc in tray.
3. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
4. Press two buttons of [Stop] and [Power] simultaneously.
5. Set to the CD ship mode (chucking on).
6. After blink “STANDBY”, “CHILD LOCK ON” is displayed, disconnect the AC plug.

CD SHIP AND COLD RESET
Procedure:
1. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.
2. Confirm there is no disc in tray.
3. Press the [FUNCTION] button to select CD function.
4. Press three buttons of [ENTER], [TUNING– ||<<  <<] and [Power] simultaneously.
5. After blink “STANDBY”, “RESET” is displayed, disconnect the AC plug.

HCD-EX66 is the amplifier, USB, CD player and tuner section in MHC-EX66.

HCD-EX88 is the amplifier, USB, CD player and tuner section in MHC-EX88.

HCD-EX99 is the amplifier, USB, CD player and tuner section in MHC-EX99