Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

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> On Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:19:12 -0000
> "dogstar669" <sfernald@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> > Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm hoping it is simple. Right now, I have it unplugged and will try it again in a few hours.
> > 
> 
> You probably reset the contrast with all the other settings.  I have no idea now how to adjust it; probably press and hold "DISPLAY" while moving the data slider.
> 
> Gordon MM0YEQ
>

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> Try holding the display button down (right of display) and use the value slider to ajust the brightness I think that is how I do it on mv vz-1
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> --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Gordon JC Pearce <gordon@> wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:19:12 -0000
> > "dogstar669" <sfernald@> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > > Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm hoping it is simple. Right now, I have it unplugged and will try it again in a few hours.
> > > 
> > 
> > You probably reset the contrast with all the other settings.  I have no idea now how to adjust it; probably press and hold "DISPLAY" while moving the data slider.
> > 
> > Gordon MM0YEQ
> >
>

>
> I just picked a casio vz-10m at a pawn shop for $75.
> 
> It worked great but I noticed the presets had been changed, so I reset it. Held write during power up.
> 
> It seemed to reset it, but now the LCD is blank (all pixels darkened I think would be the best description.). 
> 
> When I turn it off and on, I think it shows an error message or at least some sort of text before the display goes all dark, so I'm pretty sure the actual LCD is still fine.
> 
> It still seems to be working and I can play all the original presets now. Just no LCD.
> 
> Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm hoping it is simple. Right now, I have it unplugged and will try it again in a few hours.
>

---- Original Message ----
From: "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@...>
Reply-To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
Date: 07/15/11 3:30 PM
To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sub: [CZsynth] Re: Vz-10m
Congrats on a spectacular find!!!! 
Steve

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "dogstar669" <sfernald@...> wrote:
>
> I just picked a casio vz-10m at a pawn shop for $75.
> 
> It worked great but I noticed the presets had been changed, so I reset it. Held write during power up.
> 
> It seemed to reset it, but now the LCD is blank (all pixels darkened I think would be the best description.). 
> 
> When I turn it off and on, I think it shows an error message or at least some sort of text before the display goes all dark, so I'm pretty sure the actual LCD is still fine.
> 
> It still seems to be working and I can play all the original presets now. Just no LCD.
> 
> Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm hoping it is simple. Right now, I have it unplugged and will try it again in a few hours.
>



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---- Original Message ----
From: "dogstar669" <sfernald@...>
Reply-To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
Date: 07/14/11 8:20 PM
To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
Cc: 
Sub: [CZsynth] Re: Vz-10m
Thanks!!! That fixed it like a charm.

BTW, I love the sounds coming out of this thing. So pure, so digital. It's really not ashamed of being a digital synth.

I think it will be great for doing some video game compositions.

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "cwjall" <jammy_kirk@...> wrote:
>
> Try holding the display button down (right of display) and use the value slider to ajust the brightness I think that is how I do it on mv vz-1
> 
> --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Gordon JC Pearce <gordon@> wrote:
> >
> > On Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:19:12 -0000
> > "dogstar669" <sfernald@> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > > Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm hoping it is simple. Right now, I have it unplugged and will try it again in a few hours.
> > > 
> > 
> > You probably reset the contrast with all the other settings.  I have no idea now how to adjust it; probably press and hold "DISPLAY" while moving the data slider.
> > 
> > Gordon MM0YEQ
> >
>



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