Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Hi All,

I know this isn’t a CZ or FZ series synth, but does anyone have info about,
or know the location of docs for the DH-200 wind controller/synth? I’ve got
one where the MIDI works fine, but the internal sounds come out as a
high-pitched squeal. I can hear the tone change slightly when I select
different sounds, and there seems to be a recognizable ‘note’ that changes
when I play with the keys, but this is just barely audible under the
‘squeal.’ Is there a way to reset the synth? I’ve looked for a reset button
like on the CZ series, but I can’t find anything. Any suggestions?

Tim Parkhurst

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Tim Parkhurst wrote:

> I know this isn't a CZ or FZ series synth, but does anyone have info
about,
> or know the location of docs for the DH-200 wind controller/synth?
I've got
> one where the MIDI works fine, but the internal sounds come out as a
> high-pitched squeal. I can hear the tone change slightly when I select
> different sounds, and there seems to be a recognizable `note' that
changes
> when I play with the keys, but this is just barely audible under the
> `squeal.' Is there a way to reset the synth? 


Hi Tim

Unfortunately the docs for mine are archived away in the attic, so I
can't double-check, but I do recall having a similar problem. 
Replacing the batteries did the trick for me, but I've not had the
problem repeat for ages since - this may have been a fluke!  The
on-board sounds are pretty basic, though - I only ever use mine to
play a TX81z, which has a pretty good response to the breath control,
so I don't know when I last used the internal sounds.

good luck

Jonathan

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The DH series of controllers are actually officialy for VZ series
synths, as were the guitar controllers like the PG-380. The VZ-8M
has special settings for wind, guitar, or keyboard.
 I purchased a DH-200 cheap with the squeal problem. Easy fix as
they all seem to suffer from a capacitor that goes bad. Here is a 
link from the page I used to fix mine:
http://www.btinternet.com/~dorian.rose/
 Not a real easy project, but well worth the time. 
 
Good Luck,
Terry (The Casio Kid)

Hi Guys,

Speaking of PG-380�s. Did anyone ever make a specific site for the guitar as
the one below for the breath controller?

I never did see clarification with pics which board needs the electrolytic
caps replaced, what their values were and how many need to be replaced?  I
have a white and a black one that needs to be repaired.  I�ve been saving
them for a rainy day and once I get clarification as I want to do it myself.
If anyone has more info, I would appreciate it.   I�ve seen some of the
older references, but they have been somewhat vague.  The other
consideration is that they are surface mount electronics making repairs a
bit more difficult.

Cheers,

Andrew

 

 

 

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From: Terry [mailto:daytona@...] 
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 7:08 PM
To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CZsynth] Re: DH-200 Info

 


The DH series of controllers are actually officialy for VZ series
synths, as were the guitar controllers like the PG-380. The VZ-8M
has special settings for wind, guitar, or keyboard.
I purchased a DH-200 cheap with the squeal problem. Easy fix as
they all seem to suffer from a capacitor that goes bad. Here is a 
link from the page I used to fix mine:
HYPERLINK
"http://www.btinternet.com/~dorian.rose/"http://www.btinternet.com/~dorian.r
ose/
Not a real easy project, but well worth the time. 

Good Luck,
Terry (The Casio Kid)









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i've also had the squeal problem and fixed it with help from this page. 
took about 20-30 min. i have a dh100 service manual and the users 
manual. i'll send them to you if you like.
shayne

>Message: 3         
>   Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 00:08:22 -0000
>   From: "Terry" <daytona@...>
>Subject: Re: DH-200 Info
>
>
>The DH series of controllers are actually officialy for VZ series
>synths, as were the guitar controllers like the PG-380. The VZ-8M
>has special settings for wind, guitar, or keyboard.
> I purchased a DH-200 cheap with the squeal problem. Easy fix as
>they all seem to suffer from a capacitor that goes bad. Here is a 
>link from the page I used to fix mine:
>http://www.btinternet.com/~dorian.rose/
> Not a real easy project, but well worth the time. 
> 
>Good Luck,
>Terry (The Casio Kid
>



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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 13:17:26 -0800, Tim Parkhurst
<tparkhurst@...> wrote:

> 
> Hi All,
> 
> or know the location of docs for the DH-200 wind controller/synth?