Apollo,
In a previous post I declined the service contract on grounds of cost, cables were not covered. If anyone can get what amounts to a consumable included on a contract they are doing very well. The contract seems to my mind a waste as already pointed out the unit is solid state.
The flag about the service due can be done in house by accessing the setup menu. If I can find my notes I will post. From memory you can set a date or switch the function off.
