Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Hi all,

Please see my post http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/CZsynth/message/4513

and photos

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CZsynth/photos/album/1481989801/pic/list

hope this helps... though the VZ display is much larger... it would be a 
challenging DIY thing but I think it cn be done. Look for flat LEDs.

best

d

On 06/05/2011 07:12, Lee Borrell wrote:
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> A quick search revealed this from the DX forum:
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> http://www.telesisgear.com/id16.html
>
> I am pretty sure there is another link - but I have quite a few mails 
> about backlights - will have another look later.
>
> --- On Fri, 6/5/11, Lee Borrell <templarser@... 
> <mailto:templarser%40yahoo.co.uk>> wrote:
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> From: Lee Borrell <templarser@... 
> <mailto:templarser%40yahoo.co.uk>>
> Subject: Re: [CZsynth] replacement for VZ-10M LCD display (or VZ-1, FZ-1)
> To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com <mailto:CZsynth%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, 6 May, 2011, 11:08
>
>
>
> 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.....
>
>
> --- On Fri, 6/5/11, dlonrattam <dlonrattam@... 
> <mailto:dlonrattam%40yahoo.com>> wrote:
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> From: dlonrattam <dlonrattam@... <mailto:dlonrattam%40yahoo.com>>
> Subject: [CZsynth] replacement for VZ-10M LCD display (or VZ-1, FZ-1)
> To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com <mailto:CZsynth%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Friday, 6 May, 2011, 5:52
>
>
>
> 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
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