Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Thanks Lee.

I am aware of the EL-foil replacements.  In fact, you can easily make replacements yourself out of larger sheets that can be obtained pretty cheaply (you can cut EL-foil to size) -- just look on ebay.  This is a fine solution (and can restore displays to "like new" performance) but as with the original foil, the replacement will eventually fade.

So, I am sick of EL foils and am seeking a more permanent solution.   would like to give my VZ-10M either:
1) a non-EL backlight behind the original display, or
2) a whole new display with some kind of non-EL backlight.

The posting about the CZ-101 with the home made LED backlight is along the lines of what I'm interested in.  I would love to find out if there is a ready-made modern replacement I can just drop into my VZ (like I did with my K5000W).

- Matt



--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Lee Borrell <templarser@...> wrote:
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> A quick search revealed this from the DX forum:
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> http://www.telesisgear.com/id16.html
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> I am pretty sure there is another link - but I have quite a few mails about backlights - will have another look later.
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> --- On Fri, 6/5/11, Lee Borrell <templarser@...> wrote:
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> From: Lee Borrell <templarser@...>
> Subject: Re: [CZsynth] replacement for VZ-10M LCD display (or VZ-1, FZ-1)
> To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, 6 May, 2011, 11:08
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> I would certainly be interested in any info - My Fz has no backlight and the RZ1 has a failed backlight too. I recall that either the CZ or DX forum guys mentioned that there was a site that offered backlight replacement...I will trawl my back emails....someone had also replaced a backlight in a Cz I think using Acrylic plastic and LEDS.....
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> --- On Fri, 6/5/11, dlonrattam <dlonrattam@...> wrote:
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> From: dlonrattam <dlonrattam@...>
> Subject: [CZsynth] replacement for VZ-10M LCD display (or VZ-1, FZ-1)
> To: CZsynth@...m
> Date: Friday, 6 May, 2011, 5:52
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> Hi folks,
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> I was thinking of completely replacing the LCD display in my VZ-10M, and I was wondering if you have any advice. 
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> 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)?
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> I'll be sure to share anything I find out as well.
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> Cheers!
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