SONY STR-DN860 - STR-DN1060 – TEST MODE – SOFTWARE VERSION CHECK – FACTORY RESET – SERVICE MODE – AV RECEIVER REPAIR AND SERVICE

SONY STR-DN860 - STR-DN1060 – Test mode – Software version check – Factory reset – service mode – AV Receiver repair and service

Category: AV Receiver Repair and Service 

Contents of this article 

• Test modes
• How to access service mode 
• Factory Reset 

SONY STR-DN860 - STR-DN1060

TEST MODE

VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY TEST MODE
All fluorescent segments are tested.
When this test is activated, all segments light on at the same time, then each segment lights on one after another.
Procedure:
While pressing [SPEAKERS] and [DIMMER] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
1. ALL segments light on.

2. Press the [DISPLAY] button to confirm display.

3. Press the [DISPLAY] button to confirm.

4. Press the [DISPLAY] button, all segments light off.

SOUND FIELD CLEAR MODE
The preset sound field is cleared when this mode is activated.
Use this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion of repair.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [MUSIC] button, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “S.F. CLEAR” appears for a moment and initialization is performed.
SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAY MODE
The software version is displayed.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [A.F.D./2CH] and [PURE DIRECT] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “N106 XXX” appears (DN1060).
The message “N86 XXX” appears (DN860).
XXX: Area display
Each time the [DISPLAY] button is pressed, “M29.R.XXX”,
“MAIN X.XXX”, “ADV vX.XX”, “SFLASHvX.XX”,
“HDMI.TXvX.XX” and “HDMI.RXvX.XX” appear in this
order, and returns to the “N106 XXX” (DN1060) or “N86
XXX” (DN860) display.
X.XX: Software version
KEY CHECK MODE
Each button can be checked.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [SPEAKERS] and [PURE DIRECT] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “REST 12” appears.
Every pressing of any button other than the [POWER ] counts down the buttons.
3. The buttons which are already counted once are not counted again.
4. When all buttons are pressed, “REST 00” appears.

SWAP ALL MODE
The signal will be swap to all channels so that all speakers will have sound output.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [PURE DIRECT] and [MOVIE] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “SWAP MODE” appears.
INITIALIZE MODE
All preset contents are cleared when this mode is activated. Use this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion of repair.
(a) SHIPMENT MODE
Procedure:
1. While pressing [A.F.D./2CH] and [DIMMER] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “CLEARING” appears and the memories are reset to the default values.
3. When done, the message “CLEARED !” appears, the set will power off.
(b) ALL CLEAR INITIALIZE
Procedure:
1. While pressing [A.F.D./2CH] and [DISPLAY] buttons, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “CLEARING” appears and the memories are reset to the default values.
3. When done, the message “CLEARED !” appears, the set will power on.
(c) USER INITIALIZE
Procedure:
1. Turn off the receiver.
2. Hold the [POWER] button for 5 seconds.
3. The message “CLEARING” appears on the display.
4. After few seconds, “CLEARED ” appears.
PROTECTOR AUTO OFF
To disable auto off after protector occur.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [DISPLAY] and [MOVIE] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. “PROTEVER” appears and switch on the set.
DCAC MIC TEST MODE
To test audio output from mic input and speakers.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [MUSIC] and [DIMMER] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “MIC” appears.
MIC: mode that output audio from mic input.

HISTORY MODE
The state that the set is used is memorized.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [SPEAKERS] and [DISPLAY] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the power and “HISTORY” is displayed.
2. Each time the [ UP] [ DOWN] key of remote commander is pressed, the item is switched.

MHL VBUS MODE
This mode is to display the MHL VBUS status.
Procedure:
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. While pressing [DISPLAY] button, press and release the [MUSIC], [MOVIE], [A.F.D./2CH] button in order, the message “VBUS STAT” appears.
3. Press the [ ENTER ] key of the remote commander.
4. Either one of the message as below appears.

SIRCS MODE CHANGE
To change remote control mode (AV1<=>AV2).
Procedure:
1. While pressing [MUSIC] and [PURE DIRECT] buttons simultaneously, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.

SVC SERVICE MODE
Note: The operation in this mode must use a remote commander and TV monitor.
Setting method of the SVC service mode:
1. Connect this unit with TV monitor.
2. Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on.
3. While pressing [DISPLAY] button, press and release the [MUSIC], [A.F.D/2CH], [MOVIE] button in order. 4. The message “SERVICE IN” displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube. The OSD menu on TV monitor can be operated by remote commander

Main Functions
# Diag
Performs unit test of devices installed on the board.
# Log
Error log is displayed. Displayed contents can also be saved in an USB memory device.
# Factory Initialize
Restores the unit to its factory settings.
# Network
Not used.
# Version Up
Not used.
# System Information
Displays the system information of the unit.
Displays information such as the software version, drive
information, etc.
# EMC Test Mode
Not used.
# Drive
Not used.
# HDD mode
Not used.
# RF Test Mode
Not used