How do I get unit out of demo mode...it is stuck and will not turn off demo mode

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How to disable the demonstration (DEMO) mode.
Article ID: 42707 ' Last Updated: 03/11/2014
Sony® stereo systems will enter the DEMO mode the first time you power on the system or if you do not operate the unit shortly after turning on the power to the system.
To disable the DEMO mode, while the stereo system is powered off, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the demonstration display disappears.
NOTES:

• Depending on your model, some units have a DEMO button that is used to disable the demonstration mode. If your unit has this button, with the power to the system off, press the DEMO button until the display disappears.
• If applicable to your unit, setting the clock on your stereo system will also disable the DEMO mode.
• Using the buttons on a supplied remote control will not disable the demonstration mode.

If model-specific information is needed to complete any of these steps, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product. Manuals, Specifications and Warranty information for your Sony product is available online.

go to settings and then in display find demo and turn it off there.

it sounds to me like you may have a bad switch. sometimes if you get a switch that does not open all of the way, it sends a message to the microprocessor and locks it up. when this happens, the switch needs to be replaced.

To get the STR-DE845 ( or STR-DE945 ) out of DEMO MODE - Turn unit on and HOLD POWER BUTTON FOR A FEW SECONDS ...Turn unit off and when you turn it on again it should be reset ...It worked for me.
( Note : You may need to do this procedure before it goes into its actual demonstration of features ... Press and hold the power button immediately when it initially starts scrolling it's DEMONSTRATION MODE message . )

Hello jayme84,

To cancel "DEMO" mode on the JVC:

Enter the PSM (personal settings mode) and turn DEMO off.

1) Press and hold "SEL" until the display changes.
2) Use the left/right rocker switch until "DEMO ON" is displayed.
3) Turn the volume knob to select "DEMO OFF".
4) Press "SEL" to exit.

Hope this helps.

Try a hard reset....with power off hold enter button and page button while turning on unit ....this should reset to factory setup, should now be able to switch out of demo mode

When you are in STANDBY mode hold the menu button for a few seconds and a special menu should pop up. In this menu you should be able to set the clock, turn off or on the beep, and take your unit out of demo mode. Good luck.
-Andrew Hawkins

Turn the unit onto standby then press and hold the menu button then scroll down to demo using the toggle switch on the right then press and hold the toggle switch for a few seconds and it will change to demo off. It's not too difficult but you are correct, it doesn't tell you correctly in the installation instructions.

Unit does not have a demo mode that I can find or have ever seen and I have been using mine for over 4 years.

Turn it off and reboot.

I just bought a condo with a GE Spacemaker Mod# JVM1860SD
that was stuck in demo mode. (This mod# has been replaced by the JVM1870*** series)

I called GE twice in two days, and finally got someone who had the solution (and it worked):

1. Unplug the unit for at least 30 seconds
2. Plug the unit back in DO NOT SET THE CLOCK
3. While the unit is still "booting up" and the display screen is lit with gibberish, HOLD THE POWER LEVEL AND THE ZERO BUTTON for at least 5 seconds.
4. After 5 seconds, the screen will display "demo mode off"

It messed me up at first because the power level and zero pads don't beep when the unit is booting up... but it worked.
- Again, this is for the GE Spacemaker 1860-1870 series models only - The women who gave me instructions said she had different demo mode unlock methods for the 1400, 3670, 2070 etc... so call GE if you have a different model.
P.S. my model looks like this - the keypad setup is key http://products.geappliances.com/ApplProducts/Dispatcher?REQUEST=SPECPAGE&SKU=JVM1870SK&SITEID=GEA