Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

does anyone know where the relay in question is located on the cz101?

cheers,

oli


--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "actionclaw" <actionclaw@...> wrote:
>
> 
> > i just purchased a cz101 and unfortunately it seems to have some issues. When i play 
a 
> > chord, usually the third or fourth voice causes nasty crackle sounds. Adjusting
> > the volume doesn't help. It is fine in monophonic mode. 
> 
> 
> I'm experiencing something similar (on a CZ-3000) but much worse: extremely 
distorted 
> output as if run through a distortion pedal.
> 
> I haven't yet, had the time to confirm it, but I have read reports (including some here) of 
a 
> dirty relay that might be responsible. If this is true, maybe you have the same issue but 
to 
> a lesser degree: ie yours just isn't yet as dirty.  I'd suggest you start with a can of 
Electrical 
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> Take a look at these posts:
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/CZsynth/message/3084
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/CZsynth/message/3050
> 
> Regarding the fourth voice/monophonic mode,etc., offhand, my hunch is that the mode 
> may not be an issue as much as it is the additional voices increase total output level.
>