Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Hi all,

Thanks for the feedback so far (from the other members too :-).
I will be able to test the unit thoroughly, the owner agreed on that. 
Not sure he will agree on opening the unit though... but that's part 
of the price negotiation then.
If I buy it I will try to get the service manual from Mark Glinsky. 
However I'm still not sure if I'll buy it. 
I have the opportunity to buy a CZ-3000 for the same price, in 
perfect condition. But I really want velocity control... Grrrhhh...

Thx,  esynthesist

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "midcomsys" <kmiddlemas@a...> wrote:
> --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Jez <jezosaurus@g...> wrote:
> 
> Hi there, Usually the LED's are controlled from a central IC / 
> controller board. However, it could be something as simple as a 
loose 
> connector or wire loom. Try checking inside the machine before you 
buy 
> (if permitted)as one may have worked loose through the years, it 
may 
> not have been pushed down properly when originally assembled. 
Better 
> still, if you know someone with an electronics background, let them 
> check or get a service manual which are available on the internet.
> 
> It could also be something more sinister such as a failed component
(s) 
> or has been tampered with by a previous owner. If it still works 
fine 
> without them then it may be worth buying but for a cheap price. 
> Remember, Casio don't keep replacement parts for these machines and 
> custom chips will be almost impossible to replace. The choice is 
yours. 
> Best of luck!!! MIDCOMSYS...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Well it's not 100% operational if the LEDs are not operational. On
> > that basis, what garentee do you have that you're not buying a 
dud?
> > 
> > I recon you need to see it before parting with the cash, and test 
it
> > thoroughly, or you need to get it (very) cheap.
> > 
> > On 6/16/05, esynthesist <esynthesist@y...> wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > 
> > > I can buy a CZ-1 which is 100% operational but all LEDs are 
dead.