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Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

2006-01-26 by unicornrobot

Hello , I do not have the owners manual so I am not able to do 
extensive testing...at start up the keyboard says low battery 
voltage once I hit continue keyboard reads calibrating do not 
touch..once it calibrates (takes about 1 second for it to calibrate)
I am able to play and change functions. 


I have played around with the board and have not had any problens 
with it so far.
Carrie 




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> I am interested?
>   Any type of calibration errors?
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> unicornrobot <proedge21@c...> wrote:
>   Nice condition Ensoniq-VFX-SD & road case...please email me if 
> interested.
> I will consider all reasonable offers. 
> Carrie :o)
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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

2006-01-30 by Brian Travers

Sounds like it needs a new battery. I am not sure what that entails to replace.
Ddo you know if it is difficult to replace?
Thanks
Brian

unicornrobot wrote:
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Hello , I do not have the owners manual so I am not able to do
extensive testing...at start up the keyboard says low battery
voltage once I hit continue keyboard reads calibrating do not
touch..once it calibrates (takes about 1 second for it to calibrate)
I am able to play and change functions.


I have played around with the board and have not had any problens
with it so far.
Carrie




--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, Brian Travers
wrote:
>
> I am interested?
> Any type of calibration errors?
>
>
> unicornrobot wrote:
> Nice condition Ensoniq-VFX-SD & road case...please email me if
> interested.
> I will consider all reasonable offers.
> Carrie :o)
>
>
>
>
>
> SPONSORED LINKS
> Sampler Electronic instrument Synthesizer Music
synthesizers Synthesizer music Electronic music
>
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> Visit your group "Ensoniq-VFX-SD" on the web.
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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

2006-01-30 by proedge21

Hello Brian , I have never done it so I am not sure what it entails...I am sending you a web sites with info. http://members.aol.com/route66studios1/Batteries.html
;
At some point this week I did find a site online with instructions on replacing the battery..having no luck finding it now. I do know the battery has to be soldered in.
Some people use their computer to back up their sounds...so the internal save is not needed.
I will keep hunting for the instructions.
Carrie
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Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Sounds like it needs a new battery. I am not sure what that entails to replace.
Ddo you know if it is difficult to replace?
Thanks
Brian

unicornrobot <proedge21@...> wrote:
Hello , I do not have the owners manual so I am not able to do
extensive testing...at start up the keyboard says low battery
voltage once I hit continue keyboard reads calibrating do not
touch..once it calibrates (takes about 1 second for it to calibrate)
I am able to play and change functions.


I have played around with the board and have not had any problens
with it so far.
Carrie




--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, Brian Travers
wrote:
>
> I am interested?
> Any type of calibration errors?
>
>
> unicornrobot > Nice condition Ensoniq-VFX-SD & road case...please email me if
> interested.
> I will consider all reasonable offers.
> Carrie :o)
>
>
>;
>
>
> SPONSORED LINKS
> ; Sampler Electronic instrument Synthesizer Music
synthesizers Synthesizer music Electronic music
>
> ---------------------------------
> YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
>
>
> Visit your group "Ensoniq-VFX-SD" on the web.
>
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AW: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

2006-01-30 by Hans Artmann

Brian,
changing the battery is a piece of cake. Have a look at the file section (Tools). In the Calibration Error PDF you'll find a description how to open up your VFX. You have to remove the 'motherboard' to solder out/in the battery. If you can't handle a soldering iron find a friend who can - it's worth it.
You didn't say what VFX model you have...
For an SD-1 the battery looks like the yellow clinder in the attached picture and is a (e.g. Panasonic) type BR 2/3a (3V , 1200mAh Lithium). For a vanilla VFX it would be a button cell, also Lithium 3V. The cylindric one is easily available with soldering tags. The button cell (e.g. type CR2032) might need a fitting batery holder.
Most important thing is not to confuse plus and minus! And save your settings, altered sounds, and sequences. After the battery change the VFX will be in factory reset state.
Hans
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-----Urspr ü ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com] Im Auftrag von proedge21
Gesendet: Montag, 30. Januar 2006 17:22
An: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Hello Brian , I have never done it so I am not sure what it entails...I am sending you a web sites with info. http://members.aol.com/route66studios1/Batteries.html
At some point this week ;I did find a site online with instructions on replacing the battery..having no luck finding it now. I do know the battery has to be soldered in.
Some people use their computer to back up their sounds...so the internal save is not needed.
I will keep hunting for the instructions.
Carrie
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Sounds like it needs a new battery. I am not sure what that entails to replace.
Ddo you know if it is difficult to replace?
Thanks
Brian

unicornrobot <proedge21@...> wrote:
Hello , I do not have the owners manual so I am not able to do
extensive testing...at start up the keyboard says low battery
voltage once I hit continue keyboard reads calibrating do not
touch..once it calibrates (takes about 1 second for it to calibrate)
I am able to play and change functions.


I have played around with the board and have not had any problens
with it so far.
Carrie




--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, Brian Travers
wrote:
>
> I am interested?
> Any type of calibration errors?
>
>
> unicornrobot wrote:
> Nice condition Ensoniq-VFX-SD & road case...please email me if
> interested.
> I will consider all reasonable offers.
> Carrie :o)
>
>
>
>
>
> SPONSORED LINKS
> Sampler Electronic instrument Synthesizer Music
synthesizers Synthesizer music Electronic music
>
> ---------------------------------
> YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
>
>
> Visit your group "Ensoniq-VFX-SD" on the web.
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> Ensoniq-VFX-SD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of
Service.
>
>
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>
>
>
>
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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

2006-01-31 by proedge21

Thank you Hans! The board is a VFX SD .
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 12:57 PM
Subject: AW: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Brian,
changing the battery is a piece of cake. Have a look at the file section (Tools). In the Calibration Error PDF you'll find a description how to open up your VFX. You have to remove the 'motherboard' to solder out/in the battery. If you can't handle a soldering iron find a friend who can - it's worth it.
You didn't say what VFX model you have...
For an SD-1 the battery looks like the yellow clinder in the attached picture and is a (e.g. Panasonic) type BR 2/3a (3V , 1200mAh Lithium). For a vanilla VFX it would be a button cell, also Lithium 3V. The cylindric one is easily available with soldering tags. The button cell (e.g. type CR2032) might need a fitting batery holder.
Most important thing is not to confuse plus and minus! And save your settings, altered sounds, and sequences. After the battery change the VFX will be in factory reset state.
Hans
-----Urspr ü ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com] Im Auftrag von proedge21
Gesendet: Montag, 30. Januar 2006 17:22
An: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Hello Brian , I have never done it so I am not sure what it entails...I am sending you a web sites with info. http://members.aol.com/route66studios1/Batteries.html
At some point this week I did find a site online with instructions on replacing the battery..having no luck finding it now. I do know the battery has to be soldered ;in.
Some people use their computer to back up their sounds...so the internal save is not needed.
I will keep hunting for the instructions.
Carrie
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Sounds like it needs a new battery. I am not sure what that entails to replace.
Ddo you know if it is difficult to replace?
Thanks
Brian

unicornrobot <proedge21@...> wrote:
Hello , I do not have the owners manual so I am not able to do
extensive testing...at start up the keyboard says low battery
voltage once I hit continue keyboard reads calibrating do not
touch..once it calibrates (takes about 1 second for it to calibrate)
I am able to play and change functions.


I have played around with the board and have not had any problens
with it so far.
Carrie




--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, Brian Travers
wrote:
>
> I am interested?
> Any type of calibration errors?
>
>
> unicornrobot wrote:
> Nice condition Ensoniq-VFX-SD & road case...please email me if
> interested.
> I will consider all reasonable offers.
> Carrie :o)
>
>
>
>
>
>; SPONSORED LINKS
> Sampler Electronic instrument Synthesizer Music
synthesizers Synthesizer music Electronic music
>
> ---------------------------------
> YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
>
>
> Visit your group "Ensoniq-VFX-SD" on the web.
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> Ensoniq-VFX-SD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of
Service.
>
> ;
> ---------------------------------
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Do you Yahoo!?
> With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail.
>





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Re: AW: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

2006-01-31 by Brian Travers

Hans,

Thanks for all the help! I had an sd-1 with battery problems that I couldn't get fixed. I am looking to purchase one (hopefully within our group) but I sure didn't want to have any calibration headaches to deal with. I didn't know replacing the battery was such a breeze. Thanks for your help, it is really appreciated!
Thanks
Brian
Hans Artmann wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
Brian,
changing the battery is a piece of cake. Have a look at the file section (Tools). In the Calibration Error PDF you'll find a description how to open up your VFX. You have to remove the 'motherboard' to solder out/in the battery. If you can't handle a soldering iron find a friend who can - it's worth it.
You didn't say what VFX model you have...
For an SD-1 the battery looks like the yellow clinder in the attached picture and is a (e.g. Panasonic) type BR 2/3a (3V , 1200mAh Lithium). For a vanilla VFX it would be a button cell, also Lithium 3V. The cylindric one is easily available with soldering tags. The button cell (e.g. type CR2032) might need a fitting batery holder.
Most important thing is not to confuse plus and minus! And save your settings, altered sounds, and sequences. After the battery change the VFX will be in factory reset state.
Hans
-----Urspr \ufffd ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com] Im Auftrag von proedge21
Gesendet: Montag, 30. Januar 2006 17:22
An: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Hello Brian , I have never done it so I am not sure what it entails...I am sending you a web sites with info. http://members.aol.com/route66studios1/Batteries.html
At some point this week I did find a site online with instructions on replacing the battery..having no luck finding it now. I do know the battery has to be soldered in.
Some people use their computer to back up their sounds...so the internal save is not needed.
I will keep hunting for the instructions.
Carrie
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Have a Ensoniq VFX SD for sale on Ebay item 7385216751

Sounds like it needs a new battery. I am not sure what that entails to replace.
Ddo you know if it is difficult to replace?
Thanks
Brian

unicornrobot <proedge21@...> wrote:
Hello , I do not have the owners manual so I am not able to do
extensive testing...at start up the keyboard says low battery
voltage once I hit continue keyboard reads calibrating do not
touch..once it calibrates (takes about 1 second for it to calibrate)
I am able to play and change functions.


I have played around with the board and have not had any problens
with it so far.
Carrie




--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, Brian Travers
wrote:
>
> I am interested?
> Any type of calibration errors?
>
>
> unicornrobot wrote:
> Nice condition Ensoniq-VFX-SD & road case...please email me if
> interested.
> I will consider all reasonable offers.
> Carrie :o)
>
>
>
>
>
> SPONSORED LINKS
> Sampler Electronic instrument Synthesizer Music
synthesizers Synthesizer music Electronic music
>
> ---------------------------------
> YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
>
>
> Visit your group "Ensoniq-VFX-SD" on the web.
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> Ensoniq-VFX-SD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of
Service.
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
>
>
>
>
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