HCD-DZ285K/DZ290M/DZ585K/DZ590M/DZ685K/DZ690M
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP 
BLOCK OR BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostat-
ic break-down because of the potential difference generated by the 
charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also 
use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the 
repair parts.
The 
fl
 exible board is easily damaged and should be handled with 
care.
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused 
on the disc re
fl
 ective 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.
How to open the disc table when power switch turns off 
Insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom, and 
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Precaution when installing a new OP unit/ 
Precaution before unsoldering the static electricity 
prevention solder bridge
When installing a new OP unit, be sure to connect the 
fl
 exible 
printedcircuit board
fi
 rstof allbefore removingthe staticelectricity 
prevention solder bridge by unsoldering. 
Remove the static electricity prevention solder bridge by 
unsoldering after the 
fl
 exible printed circuit board has already been 
connected. 
(Do not remove nor unsolder the solder bridge as long as the OP 
unit is kept standalone.)
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
• Donot usecleaning discsordisc/lens cleaners(including wetor 
spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or 
on-screen display image on your television screen inde
fi
 nitely. 
If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image 
displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.
Attention when transported
Use this mode when returning the set to the customer after repair.
Procedure:
1. Press the [
?/1
] button to turn the set on.
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to set the function “DVD”.
3. Remove all discs, and then press two buttons [
N
] and [
?/1
] 
simultaneously.
4. After a message “MECHA LOCK” is displayed on the 
fl
 uorescent indicator tube, pull out the AC plug.
5. To exit from this mode, press the [
?/1
] button to turn the set 
on.
DISC TRAYLOCK
The disc tray lock function for the antitheft of an demonstration
disc in the store is equipped.
Setting Procedure :
1. Press the [
?/1
] button to turn the set on.
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to set DVD function.
3. Insert a disc.
4. Press the [
x
] button and the [
Z
] button simultaneously for 
fi
 ve 
seconds.
5. The message “LOCKED” is displayed and the tray is locked.
Releasing Procedure :
1. Press the [
x
] button and the [
Z
] button simultaneously for 
fi
 ve 
seconds again.
2. The message “UNLOCKED” is displayed and the tray is 
unlocked.
Note:
 When “LOCKED” is displayed, the tray lock is not released by 
turning power on/off with the [
?/1
] button.
LASER DIODE AND FOCUS SEARCH
1. Open the case and turn POWER on with no disc inserted.
2. Con
fi
 rm that the following operation is performed while 
observing the objecting lens from the clearance of DVD 
mechanism deck.
1) Con
fi
 rm that laser beam is spread.
2) Up and down motion of the objective lens. (2 times)
Peel off the lavel and so the lever is moved 
in the direction of the arrow with the thin rod. 
tray
lavel