Panasonic SA-HT530GCP, Service Manual

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16 Service precautions
16.1. Recovery after the player is repaired
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When FLASH ROM IC or DVD Module P.C.B. is replaced, carry out the recovery processing to optimize the drive. Playback the
recovery disc to process the recovery automatically.
· Recovery disc (Product number=RFKZD03R005)
· Performing recovery
1. Load the recovery disc (Product number: RFKZD03R005) to the player and run it.
2. Recovery is performed automatically. When it is finished, a message appears on the screen.
3. Remove the recovery disc.
4. Turn off the power.
Note:
This unit requires no initialization process carried out after the traditional DVD players were repaired. When the recovery
measures are taken, the customer setting will return to the factory setting as same as the procedure described in item
“Initialization” in 13.6 is carried out. Write down the contents of the setting before recovery processing and reset the player.
16.2. DVD Player Firmware Version Upgrade Process
Firmware of DVD player may upgrade to conform to improvement of its performance and quality including operational range,
playability of non-standardized discs, etc. The version upgrade disc contains the recovery function, and the recovery disc is not
necessary.
Note:
Version upgrade process cannot be complete if the AC power is cut off due to power failure and other occasions during the
process. If this occurs, replace FLASH ROM IC and restart version upgrade. Version upgrade disc number is informed when
ordered.
16.3. Firmware Version Upgrade Process by Using Recovery Disc
· Recovery process
· Firmware version upgrade process
Both of the above procedures automatically start when the recovery disc is replayed.General CD-R disc allows version upgrade
process and recovery process, making version upgrade through disc simple.
Recovery process: Optimization process of player after replacement of FLASH ROM IC, EEPROM IC, or DVD Module Circuit board
Version upgrade process: Renewal of firmware for improvement of operational range and performance
16.3.1. Version Upgrade Process
1. Insert the recovery disc to the player to replay.
2. The version of player is automatically checked and prompts if necessary.
3. Select version upgrade process using the cursor keys on the remote controller unit. (Select YES or NO)
4. a. If YES is selected, the process starts.
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