Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

I've recently picked up a bargain Hohner HS-2/E (Casio VZ10m) and am 
unsure if the backlight is on its way out or not as it's a little 
dim. I know backlights can fail but do they just die suddenly or do 
they get dimmer over time? Can anyone advise please?

Thanks in advance.

HI,
	VZ's are notorious for having the backlights fail.  YOu can get a small
light and illuminate them from the front, or get a replacement foil and
do surgery.  I went for the small light... I think they sort of fail
slowly.  There is a brightness feature, though.  Hold down the "display"
button and move the "value" slider.  There's a German company that makes
the foil replacements, though I don't have the link any more.  Maybe
somebody else has it?
						BEst,
							WArren ^=.=^

prog_uk wrote:

> 
> I've recently picked up a bargain Hohner HS-2/E (Casio VZ10m) and am
> unsure if the backlight is on its way out or not as it's a little
> dim. I know backlights can fail but do they just die suddenly or do
> they get dimmer over time? Can anyone advise please?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
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>I've recently picked up a bargain Hohner HS-2/E (Casio VZ10m) and am
>unsure if the backlight is on its way out or not as it's a little
>dim. I know backlights can fail but do they just die suddenly or do
>they get dimmer over time? Can anyone advise please?

EL panels like in the VZ, numerous wristwatches, etc. have a limited 
lifespan- they gradually get dimmer until they're not emitting any light 
anymore.  I really wish Casio used an LED backlight instead of the EL panel. 
  It is a pretty shade of blue though.

PS: Wish I had an HS-2/E.  My VZ-10M is nice but it just doesn't look as 
cool as the hohner one.

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