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--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "erroneusnickname9876" 
<erroneusnickname9876@...> wrote:
>
> I just bought a used AN1x. Got a good deal on it but having some 
issues. The scene lights 
> will not come on. I reset it to factory and it's still like that. 
I used to have a cs1x and was 
> under the impression that you just push the button to turn them 
on. Anyone else even have 
> this problem? 

Never heard of this issue, very odd. You are correct in that 
selecting one Scene or the other in a Voice should activate that 
Scene. Specifically: does the sound not change when selecting either 
Scene 1 or 2, or is it simply the LEDs do not illuminate?

The default set-up for the the Factory Voices is such that pressing 
both Scene buttons simultaneously would result in both LEDs 
illuminating and the Mod Wheel can be used to morphed the two 
scenes. Selecting either Scene 1 or 2 would allow you to toggle 
between the two independently programmed layers within a Voice.

Have you inquired of the seller whether this was his experience too? 
Was it working prior to the sale or did he not realize this was an 
issue when your AN1x was placd up for sale? Perhpas you could return 
it after making the seller aware of your issues.

I would suggest opening up your AN1x and checking whether any of the 
internal ribbon cables connecting the keyboard and controllers to 
the mainboard has come loose during transit - this is not an 
uncommon issue for the AN1x.

>Also, I'm looking to update the software. I see there's a physical 
chip available? 

Yes, v1.04 is the most recent, and apparently final, OS update to 
the AN1x. It was released some years ago. It is available as an 
EEPROM that most skilled users can install without much difficulty.

> What does this do that a sysex update can't? Are they still for 
sale? Will it fix my scene 
> problem?

The AN1x is not equipped with the necessary FLASH ROM for a SysEx 
update - this useful feature was introduced later models - the RM1x 
and CS6x. The OS update will likely not correct the error you've 
encountered with the Scene LEDs. 

> 
> I can't find os updates ANYWHERE. Any ideas?
> 

We've just had this very conversation on AN1x-list within the past 
week - the details of which can be found in this thread:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/message/10642

Regards,

Jon