Re: [k5synth] Better LCD + backlight replacement option.
2011-07-09 by Mo Morgan
I know a professional electronics guy who can attach a 20 pin cable to these so that you wouldn t have to desolder and reattach the old one if anyone is
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Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-09 by Matthew
... Hi all, New K5m user (and forum member) Matt here. Another display/backlight option for you: I ve just successfully replaced an original display with a
Better LCD + backlight replacement option.
2011-07-09 by Matthew
Hi fellow K folks, Just recently got hold of a K5m in pretty good condition after having been after one at a decent price for ages. Just one issue: you guessed
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-07 by somethingkillingyou
many thanks... do you know who to contact in europe, anyway?
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-07 by tomlinson6050@roadrunner.com
... ============= This is the Kawai us tech email: mwisner at kawaius dot com ... 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Got one about 6 mo. ago for
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-07 by cristoforcolombo
This is the Kawai us tech email: mwisner at kawaius dot com
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-07 by somethingkillingyou
on a side note, do you know by chance if they still have K3 s membrane buttons assembly, and how much does it cost? F
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-07 by cristoforcolombo
For that money you d better buy another K5m for spares
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-07 by cristoforcolombo
Hi Mo, yes I did. It will be delivered from Usa to Europe in 15 days... I ll tell you if this will work
Re: [k5synth] K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-06 by Mo Morgan
Did you continue trying to get your Hantronix display to work ? ... From: cristoforcolombo Subject: [k5synth] K5 display from Kawai! To:
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-06 by somethingkillingyou
yes, but display + shipping costs more than the K5 itself (2011 value, of course...)
Re: K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-06 by narfman96
Amazing! So far they had the inverter for my K5, mod wheel for the K4, and the data encoder for the K11 (as in Gmega). The only part I tried to order from them
K5 display from Kawai!
2011-07-06 by cristoforcolombo
Hi guys, here s the answer Kawai sent me about a K5 display replacement: We have the K5M display in stock . $179.20 plus S/H , to be determined , payable on
K5m's Output # 3 not working
2011-07-06 by desh_59
I just got my K5m from eBay. It is cosmetically in a good shape. LCD Backlight is almost dead but the screen is still readable. I have another small issue
K5 Synth for sale
2011-07-03 by synthman
Hi all, If anyone in interested, my K5 is up for sale: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330583594166 Pick up from South East London.
Re: [k5synth] Re: Will this display work?
2011-07-02 by Mo Morgan
That s possible ... From: cristoforcolombo Subject: [k5synth] Re: Will this display work? To: k5synth@yahoogroups.com Received:
Re: Will this display work?
2011-07-02 by cristoforcolombo
A different contrast potentiometer maybe?
Re: K5m Lcd display
2011-07-02 by ChristopherG
... That s an interesting point; I have a radio with a similar problem, and I wonder if something like that might be causing it. I just replaced the backlight
Re: [k5synth] Re: Will this display work?
2011-07-01 by Mo Morgan
I think the display viewing angle is different. Something might have to be changed on the contrast pin or on some resistors on the lcd the set the contrast
Re: [k5synth] Re: Will this display work?
2011-07-01 by Mo Morgan
Hi I have had problems making this match the output of an Optrex or Toshiba display even though the pinout and controller language are the same. ... From:
Re: [k5synth] Will this display work?
2011-07-01 by Mo Morgan
Although this has the same controller language I don t believe it is compatible. There are some things you would have to do to the electronics to make the
Re: Will this display work?
2011-07-01 by cristoforcolombo
yes, thios one has the right controller, 20 pinout and fits! I ll try it and let you know Many thanks
Re: [k5synth] Will this display work?
2011-07-01 by Antoine Deschênes
I haven t verified, but IIRC, one of those has the good controller. Not sure of the pinout and mechanical fit though. http://futurlec.com/LCDDisp.shtml
Will this display work?
2011-07-01 by cristoforcolombo
Hi one more advice: is this display compatible with K5? http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280657943510&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Thanks
Re: K5m Lcd display
2011-06-30 by cristoforcolombo
Here is what I ve found on Ebay: http://shop.ebay.it/i.html?_nkw=240x64&_sacat=0&_odkw=Optrex+240x64&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 Please help me
Re: K5m Lcd display
2011-06-30 by cristoforcolombo
Thanks all! I ll try to realign the display, first, then if nothing happens, I ll buy a new one. @Mo Morgan: thanks for your advice. Where can I get a suitable
Re: K5m Lcd display
2011-06-30 by Eric Friedly
Replaced mine a few years ago with an inverter from this company https://www.jkllamps.com. I think I paid about $15 sourced from Mouser or Digikey. The NDL-205
Re: K5m Lcd display
2011-06-29 by somethingkillingyou
very good advice(s) my K5 s inverter is dodgy too, and sometimes the backlight goes out for a while... ... O.T. holy crap it s been a while since last time I
Re: K5m Lcd display
2011-06-29 by narfman96
Hi Chris, The lines missing in the display are usually because the rubber contact strips are not making good contact. There is a rubber contact strip on the
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-30 by Antoine Deschênes
If the LCD flashes, it means that there s something getting to the data lines, but not correctly... Maybe cheesy logic, or signals that don t get to them.
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-30 by bill bigrig
Howdy, ichecked the data wheel connections al the way down to the chassis cicuit board. Thay all conduct. All the butons work. I tried jumpering the pins on
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-29 by bill bigrig
Howdy, Assuming I get the wheel working,9the cursor switches do work), how do I com up with a source for the original sounds to load with system exclusive?
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-28 by Antoine Deschênes
... Yes, that s the only way to reset the RAM. I said a while ago to disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the synth, and I just said to disconnect and
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-28 by bill bigrig
Howdy, You say to diconnect then reconnect the battery? I forgot. The rest of your tips, I will try, and THANK YOU for this valuable info. i will do these
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-26 by Antoine Deschênes
If the battery doesn t work, you ll just lose your sounds every times you start the synth. The ROM can t be damaged from normal use. I d try to
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-26 by bill bigrig
Howdy, Yes,I ve openedthe synth. The connections around the wheel area look good upon cursory examination. i ll have to inspect more closeley. How do I get
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-26 by Antoine Deschênes
Well, the K5SINGLE thing is normal if the synth was reset by the seller or you, but not the dead wheel. I m not sure the EPROM will help since the wheel just
Re: [k5synth] Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-26 by bill bigrig
Howdy, As you probably already know, my k5 came DOA. It only displays k5single on ALL the presets and the whirly wheel does nothing when trying to alter midi
Kawai K5 upgrade ROMs
2007-05-25 by antdes45
Hi everyone, new updates about the ROM upgrades. I got the chip last week and successfully programmed one of them a few minutes ago. It s in one of my K5s and
Re: [k5synth] new k5
2007-05-24 by Antoine Deschênes
... That s the default sound when the synth is reset. You need a computer to load a sound bank. ... Does it work in other places like the sound edit menu? Are
Re: [k5synth] new k5
2007-05-23 by bill bigrig
Howdy, When i power up the k5, It says in big letters K5SINGLE. When I push the int button, every number comes up K5SINGLE. When I go to the midi page and try
Re: [k5synth] new k5
2007-05-23 by Antoine Deschênes
You ll find the 10 default patch banks in the Files section of the group, as well as the manual and many other things. I have no idea for the DS-250. The Kawai
new k5
2007-05-22 by Mark Rauch
Howdy, got my K5. It only makes one sound. what do i do? How to initialize? Do I need a cartridge/ Where do I get it/ oh, The ds-250 manual.OH a K5 manual. I
Re: K5 for sale (?)
2007-05-19 by Mark Rauch
Howdy, i just bought one for $125. It hasn t arrived yet but I need to get the manual and midi implementation specs to see if I can rig up a midi controller
Re: K5 for sale (?)
2007-05-16 by vogel22
Hi, Adam. HE he he, I really know what are you talking about, my friend. I think that love-hate is the normal feeling in the human side ... but believe me,
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-12 by Antoine Deschênes
... Bill, you re already on it. By the way, I can still take orders as I have not received my first Mouser order, so I still haven t tested the replacement
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-12 by bill bigrig
Howdy, I still don t have my K5 yet, but count me in.How much do they cost? Rig ...
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-08 by bill bigrig
Howdy, I haven t got my K5 yet and don t know how much the rom costs but count me in. Rig ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!?
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-07 by Antoine Deschênes
... You might want to dump your patches back on your computer and unplug the lithium battery for a few seconds to clear the saved information because sometimes
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-07 by Wayne Griffin
Amidst all the ROM happenings on the list tonight, I opened up my K5M because I figured 18 years was a pretty good service life for an EPROM. My original