I found an error in the Sony MZ-E33 service manual concerning Test Mode

[Travis Gibson]

I've been trying to get my Sony MZ-E33 into test mode according to the commonly available service manual and there is an error in it's instructions. It specifically says to turn the Hold button on the MD player OFF, then perform a series of button presses on the remote. I have found that the Hold button on the player has to be ON before performing the button presses. Everything else works as described in the service manual.

[BearBoy]

Hi @Travis Gibson, welcome to the forum!

 

Interesting information. Thanks for sharing.

 

I don't have an MZ-E33 but just took a look at the Service Manual for my MZ-E30 and that does say that you need the hold button on the player to be ON to enter the test mode.

 

I wonder if there was a later, corrected, revision of the MZ-E33 Service Manual?