Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

here is a link to a VZ-1 service manual.

http://www.sallyandsteve.dsl.pipex.com/casio/documentation/service_manual/index.htm

See section 19 and 20 for LCD drivers.
Cheers,
Christian

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "dlonrattam" <dlonrattam@...> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
> 
> I was thinking of completely replacing the LCD display in my VZ-10M, and I was wondering if you have any advice.  
> 
> The EL-foil backlight has almost completely faded (and I understand that I could just replace the foil), but the response time of the ancient LCD panel is also a bit sluggish, etc. -- and I'm sure things would be greatly improved with a more modern part.
> 
> In fact, I have already had success upgrading my Kawai K5000W with a fabulous "reverse" white-on-blue LED backlit display.  It also suffered from a faded EL-foil.  It felt like getting a whole new synth!
> 
> So...  has anyone here already done something like this to their VZ-10M?  Or perhaps VZ-1 or FZ-1 (which I believe use the same display)?
> 
> Most importantly, does anybody know of a compatible part, preferably LED backlit, or using some other (non-EL) light source?  Of course, I've tried Googling, but no luck yet.
> 
> Does anyone have the VZ-10M, VZ-1, or FZ-1 service manual?  (I do not.)  If so, could you try to find the original part number or other clues for me?
> 
> I'll be sure to share anything I find out as well.
> 
> Cheers!
> - Matt
>