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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Ensoniq VFX-SD issues

2002-08-08 by chris groce

Max,

  Sorry man...I just feel like I was taken on this board and "duh" hit me 
wrong. Thanks for your tips!!

-Chris


>From: max zape <mzape@...>
>Reply-To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
>To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Ensoniq VFX-SD issues
>Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 12:20:10 -0700 (PDT)
>
>
>my friend chris,
>the power supply in the VFX-SD/SD-1 has always been problematic---->just 
>try plugging your board w/o a line conditioner: you'll get the famous 
>blinking display. the memory battery uses the same ground as power supply. 
>my suggestion was to first fix your low battery problem, then work on the 
>outputs.  I had the exact similar problem [keyboard wouldn't work and 
>internal rom wouldn't come up] which rectified itself with a battery 
>replacement.  go figure. As to your output problem; check all jacks and 
>make sure your plugs have a snug fit---->a simple "bend-back" will fix 
>this. kiss it? lighten up, mi amigo, we're all friends here....
>max
>www.mp3.com/hemisphere
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>1. Re: Digest Number 209
>From: max zape
>2. Re: Digest Number 209
>From: "chris groce"
>3. RE: Digest Number 209
>From: "Geren W. Mortensen, Jr."
>4. RE: Digest Number 209
>From: "chris groce"
>
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>Message: 1
>Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 20:25:57 -0700 (PDT)
>From: max zape
>Subject: Re: Digest Number 209
>
>
>replace the battery! DUH!
>
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>1. no outputs working VFX-SD
>From: "carvindog"
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>Message: 1
>Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 18:45:44 -0000
>From: "carvindog"
>Subject: no outputs working VFX-SD
>
>Hello,
>
>I bought a VFX-sd and it will not play sounds out of any of the
>outputs not even the headphones. I get low batt. when I turn it on
>but I don't think this would effect the outputs would it? Any
>help...PLEASE
>
>email me at,
>grocechris@...
>
>Thanks
>-Chris
>
>
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>Message: 2
>Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 06:14:55 -0400
>From: "chris groce"
>Subject: Re: Digest Number 209
>
>First off "max-zape" kiss it!!! I know the battery need replaced dumb ass. 
>I
>need to know why the outputs arent working. I think it's a main board
>problem, Any real help anyone? Thanks
>
>
> >From: max zape
> >Reply-To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> >To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 209
> >Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 20:25:57 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >
> >replace the battery! DUH!
> >
> >
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> >There is 1 message in this issue.
> >
> >Topics in this digest:
> >
> >1. no outputs working VFX-SD
> >From: "carvindog"
> >
> >
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> >Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 18:45:44 -0000
> >From: "carvindog"
> >Subject: no outputs working VFX-SD
> >
> >Hello,
> >
> >I bought a VFX-sd and it will not play sounds out of any of the
> >outputs not even the headphones. I get low batt. when I turn it on
> >but I don't think this would effect the outputs would it? Any
> >help...PLEASE
> >
> >email me at,
> >grocechris@...
> >
> >Thanks
> >-Chris
> >
> >
> >
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>Message: 3
>Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 06:51:55 -0400
>From: "Geren W. Mortensen, Jr."
>Subject: RE: Digest Number 209
>
>Chris,
>
>First, ya shoulda bought mine when you had the chance!
>
>Anyway, yeah, it's likely something on the main board. Are you getting any
>kind of error messages (other then the low battery) when you power up?
>Check the cables running from the top panel and back panel to the main 
>board
>for loose connectors, and make sure that any chips in sockets are properly
>seated. And, replace the battery. I know this shouldn't have an effect,
>but it is a microprocessor-based system. Too low a battery voltage may have
>it confused.
>
>Hope this helps!
>
>Geren W. Mortensen, Jr.
>UgotaWanit - a New Musical Experience
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: chris groce [mailto:GROCECHRIS@...]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 6:15 AM
> > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 209
> >
> >
> > First off "max-zape" kiss it!!! I know the battery need replaced
> > dumb ass. I
> > need to know why the outputs arent working. I think it's a main board
> > problem, Any real help anyone? Thanks
> >
> >
> > >From: max zape
> > >Reply-To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 209
> > >Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 20:25:57 -0700 (PDT)
> > >
> > >
> > >replace the battery! DUH!
> > >
> > >
> > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
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> > >
> > >
> > 
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> > >
> > >There is 1 message in this issue.
> > >
> > >Topics in this digest:
> > >
> > >1. no outputs working VFX-SD
> > >From: "carvindog"
> > >
> > >
> > 
> >________________________________________________________________________
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> > >Message: 1
> > >Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 18:45:44 -0000
> > >From: "carvindog"
> > >Subject: no outputs working VFX-SD
> > >
> > >Hello,
> > >
> > >I bought a VFX-sd and it will not play sounds out of any of the
> > >outputs not even the headphones. I get low batt. when I turn it on
> > >but I don't think this would effect the outputs would it? Any
> > >help...PLEASE
> > >
> > >email me at,
> > >grocechris@...
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >-Chris
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > 
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>Message: 4
>Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 09:16:46 -0400
>From: "chris groce"
>Subject: RE: Digest Number 209
>
>Geren,
>
>thank you for the tips
>
>-Chris
>
> >From: "Geren W. Mortensen, Jr."
> >Reply-To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> >To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 209
> >Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 06:51:55 -0400
> >
> >Chris,
> >
> >First, ya shoulda bought mine when you had the chance!
> >
> >Anyway, yeah, it's likely something on the main board. Are you getting 
>any
> >kind of error messages (other then the low battery) when you power up?
> >Check the cables running from the top panel and back panel to the main
> >board
> >for loose connectors, and make sure that any chips in sockets are 
>properly
> >seated. And, replace the battery. I know this shouldn't have an effect,
> >but it is a microprocessor-based system. Too low a battery voltage may
> >have
> >it confused.
> >
> >Hope this helps!
> >
> >Geren W. Mortensen, Jr.
> >UgotaWanit - a New Musical Experience
> >
> >On the web at:
> >http://www.ugotawanit.com
> >
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> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: chris groce [mailto:GROCECHRIS@...]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 6:15 AM
> > > To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 209
> > >
> > >
> > > First off "max-zape" kiss it!!! I know the battery need replaced
> > > dumb ass. I
> > > need to know why the outputs arent working. I think it's a main board
> > > problem, Any real help anyone? Thanks
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: max zape
> > > >Reply-To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> > > >To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
> > > >Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Digest Number 209
> > > >Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2002 20:25:57 -0700 (PDT)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >replace the battery! DUH!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
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> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > 
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> > > >
> > > >There is 1 message in this issue.
> > > >
> > > >Topics in this digest:
> > > >
> > > >1. no outputs working VFX-SD
> > > >From: "carvindog"
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > 
> >________________________________________________________________________
> > >
> > 
> >________________________________________________________________________
> > > >
> > > >Message: 1
> > > >Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 18:45:44 -0000
> > > >From: "carvindog"
> > > >Subject: no outputs working VFX-SD
> > > >
> > > >Hello,
> > > >
> > > >I bought a VFX-sd and it will not play sounds out of any of the
> > > >outputs not even the headphones. I get low batt. when I turn it on
> > > >but I don't think this would effect the outputs would it? Any
> > > >help...PLEASE
> > > >
> > > >email me at,
> > > >grocechris@...
> > > >
> > > >Thanks
> > > >-Chris
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > 
> >________________________________________________________________________
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