SONY MEX1HD
Service Manual

MEX-1HD
Ver 1.2

3) When The Only HDD Was Replaced
Note: Executing this operation without replacing the hard disk drive causes the user data to be erased. Accordingly, do not execute this operation by mistake.

When the hard disk drive (HDD) was replaced, the processing such as formatting is required. After the HDD replacement, be sure to execute all of the following steps. 1. HDD replacement r 2. HDD formatting r 3. ID copy to the HDD r 4. Data installing to the HDD r 5. Operation check r 6. The Factory Setting Procedure: � HDD formatting 1. After replacing the HDD, turn the power on and enter the test mode. (Refer to page 21 �Entering The Test Mode�) 2. Select the �Test Mode� from the test mode main menu by rotating the right jog dial (PUSH LIST), and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the Test Mode. 3. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �HDD�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the HDD mode. 4. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �FORMAT�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the FORMAT mode. 5. With the Format mode activated, press the right jog button (PUSH LIST), and the �HDD-FORMAT hddDbInit...� will be displayed and then the HDD formatting will start soon. 6. Upon successful completion of HDD formatting, �HDD-FORMAT OK� will be displayed. Then, press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to return to the FORMAT menu, and further press the function button 1 to return to the HDD menu. � ID copy to the HDD 1. Select the �ID� from the HDD menu by rotating the right jog dial (PUSH LIST), and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the ID mode. 2. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �COPY�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the ID COPY mode. 3. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �(OK)�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to execute ID copy to the HDD of the system ID. 4. Upon successful completion of ID copy, if the �ID-COPY OK� is displayed, release the test mode. (Power off) � Data installing to the HDD 1. When the power is turned on, the initial setting screen is displayed. Press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) button repeatedly until tentative setting completed.
Note: Exact date and time need not be set.

4. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �INSTALL�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the INSTALL mode. 5. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �ALL(U)�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST), and the �INSTALL-ALL(U)� will be displayed and the installation will start soon. (process time: about 10 seconds (Initial Lot type), about 30 minutes (User Upgrade type)) 6. Upon successful completion of installation, the �INSTALLALL(U) OK� will be displayed, and then remove the CD-R for service and exit the test mode. (Power off) � Operation check 1. Turn the power on again, and the initial setting screen will be displayed. Then, press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) button repeatedly until tentative setting completed.
Note: Exact date and time need not be set.

2. Insert a music CD and press the [SOURCE] button to play. 3. Press the [z REC] button, rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the third item (musical note mark), and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST). 4. Press the function button 2 (ALL) to cancel the selection of all tracks. (A check mark on the right side of track number will disappear) 5. With the track number 1 selected, press the right jog button (PUSH LIST). (A check mark will be displayed on the right side of track number 1 only) 6. Press the [ z REC] button to start the recording. 7. Upon completion of the recording, a peep will be heard and the [z REC] button will change its color from red to blue. 8. Press the [SOURCE] button to start the play of HDD. Check that the HDD is played back normally. � Factory Setting
Note: The �Factory Setting� command deletes the data recorded on the hard disk. Only if the hard disk drive was replaced, execute this command to erase the data for operation check before returning the set to the customer.

1. Remove the CD and press the [OFF] button to activate the standby state, and then enter the test mode. 2. Select the �Test Mode� from the test mode main menu by rotating the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the Test Mode. 3. Rotate the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) to select the �Factory Setting�, and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to start the processing. 4. Upon completion of all of the processing, �Factory SettingOK� will be displayed, and then the system will be reset and will restart automatically.

2. Chech the version of CD-R for service and insert the disc to the set. 3. Again in the test mode, select the �Test Mode� from the test mode main menu by rotating the right jog dial (PUSH LIST) and press the right jog button (PUSH LIST) to enter the Test Mode.

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