Years ago I had the same when my VFX-SD was practically new. The solder that they use on the
circuit board in the earlier models deteriorates and creates a "flux" that is magnetizing. I finally had to send it back to the factory through a local repair shop. Once they fixed it, it never happened again. Me HR
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
From: eightiescrisis@...
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 15:19:31 +0000
Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: System error 144
--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Sparkes" ...> wrote:
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> Hi Guys,
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> Got a problem with my VFX SD where it comes up with system error 144 then asks to recalibrate or ignore. If I recalibrate it comes up with the same system error again and asks once more to recalibrate or ignore. If I select ignore the sequencer plays but not the keys.
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> Also I have a USA VFX SD that has a dead power supply and needs a new disk drive. As I need to buy replacement parts is it possible to easily install a 240 volt power supply so that I can use it in New Zealand without a transformer? Where would you suggest a good online supplier for parts would be as downunder it's pretty tricky to find them here?
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> Thanks
>
> Paul Sparkes
>
turn your vfx off and on about a dozen times and it the error message will go away
silly i know but it works
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