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Disable the Demo Mode of the Audio System

    IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details.

    Audio Systems may enter the Demo Mode if the unit is powered on for the first time or the unit isn't operated after the power is turned on. To disable the Demo Mode, turn the unit off and press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the demonstration display disappears. Check your manual if model-specific information is needed to complete any of these steps.

    Disable the Demo Mode on Mini Hi-Fi Systems

    Model Name

    How to disable Demo Mode
    MHC-GT3
    1. Press the power button to turn the unit OFF.
    2. Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the demonstration display disappears.
    MHC-GT5D
    MHC-V5
    MHC-V6D
    MHC-V7D
    SHAKE-X1D
    SHAKE-X3D
    SHAKE-X7D
    MHC-GT4D
    1. Press the power button to turn the unit OFF.
    2. Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the Demo Mode display disappears.

      Note: You can't disable the Demo Party Light by pressing the PARTY LIGHT button on the unit or remote control.

    MHC-V44D
    MHC-V90W
    MHC-V11
    1. Press the power button to turn the unit OFF.
    2. Press the SPEAKER LIGHT button repeatedly until the Demo Mode display disappears.
    GTK-XB7

    Press the LIGHT o button during Demo Mode.

    Note: The unit enters Demo Mode when the LIGHT obutton is pressed during standby or when the AC power cord is disconnected and reconnected.

    Note:

    • Some models have a MODE or Light button that is used to disable the demonstration mode. If your unit has this button, while the stereo system is turned off, press the MODE or Light button until the display disappears or the message Demo mode off appears.
    • Depending on your model, there is a PARTY LIGHT button on the unit or the remote control. Pressing that button will disable the Demo Party Light.
    • If applicable to your unit, setting the clock on your stereo system will also disable the DEMO mode.
    • For some models, using the buttons on a supplied remote control will not disable the demonstration mode.