Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

Hello all--

I've recently put my XL7 back into my roster, forgetting that there had been problems plaguing it when it went into retirement.

The two problems are:

-->Locking up while booting. This is intermittent, but it has almost always done it. I think...I've had this thing for almost ten years; it's difficult to remember. It usually stops somewhere in the screen with the blocks figures/progress bar part, not with words.  Occasionally it locks up after being on too. I figure this usually has to do with some major midi overload, but they could be related.

--> The display screen is sometimes full brightness, sometimes flickers, sometimes darker.

I know many will deride me for this, but the way I have always solved theses problems is by giving the unit a firm whack or two or five. Often this works.

Anyway, I'd like to move beyond abusing my gear and towards a more long-term and sophisticated solution.

I've heard about problems with the power units for the Command Stations.

It passes the system check in diagnostic mode. All the wire harnesses are tight; i9;ve checked them so many times. All the screws are in.

Anybody have any suggestions?

Cheers,

Wyatt

 

Do you have access to another Command Station (of a friend, relative, lover...)? I would try running your XL-7 with another PSU.

2016-07-01 4:34 GMT+02:00 wyschmatt@... [xl7] <xl7@yahoogroups.com>:

Hello all--

I've recently put my XL7 back into my roster, forgetting that there had been problems plaguing it when it went into retirement.

The two problems are:

-->Locking up while booting. This is intermittent, but it has almost always done it. I think...I've had this thing for almost ten years; it's difficult to remember. It usually stops somewhere in the screen with the blocks figures/progress bar part, not with words.  Occasionally it locks up after being on too. I figure this usually has to do with some major midi overload, but they could be related.

--> The display screen is sometimes full brightness, sometimes flickers, sometimes darker.

I know many will deride me for this, but the way I have always solved theses problems is by giving the unit a firm whack or two or five. Often this works.

Anyway, I'd like to move beyond abusing my gear and towards a more long-term and sophisticated solution.

I've heard about problems with the power units for the Command Stations.

It passes the system check in diagnostic mode. All the wire harnesses are tight; i've checked them so many times. All the screws are in.

Anybody have any suggestions?

Cheers,

Wyatt

 

If whacking the E-Mu helped, perhaps (if you haven't done so already), try re-seating the Sound ROMs, checking the internal connectors, and making sure the AC power plug is making a snug fit.  It's a long shot, but if this helps, it might save some costly repairs.