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#466512 - 02/24/19 05:24 AM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 06/04/02
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I do not believe that a setting is causing he problem. (In my limited Knowledge)

1-The keys will not make the style do chord changes.

2-I did get some sound a few times when I pressed the keys, but it faded after a few seconds. An on and off setting would not react that way.

3-I did get sound for a very short period when I move the cover. That only happened once for a very short time.
Now to find a Technion that will handle the problem.

Nigel, Gunnar, thank you for helping, John C.

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#466514 - 02/24/19 05:40 AM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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John is it possible being its an older unit that the key strip contacts have worn out causing the problem?

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#466544 - 02/24/19 01:20 PM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 12/20/05
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If it were the contact strip I doubt they would all wear out at once. I had the keyboard stop responding with a instrument. I opened it up and reseated the cables that went to and from the keyboard and the motherboard. That fixed it for me. This could be a easy fix if you are comfortable taking the instrument apart. If not, then definitely find someone to service it. Wishing you the best of luck on the repair.

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#466546 - 02/24/19 01:23 PM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 12/20/05
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Have you midied the KN7000 with another keyboard to see if it responds and plays normal. If it does that further isolates the problem as being the keybed.

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#466563 - 02/25/19 03:59 AM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: solomon8]
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John, I agree with Solomon8's suggestion re: "reseating the cables."
"Reseating the cables" has resolved a lot of my keyboard malfunctions.
As mentioned...it's just a case of getting to the cables that might be a mini challenge for the KN7000.
I have lived in Florida now for 42 years.. and I think we here in the humid climate [Florida] are even more prone to oxidization issues on cable contacts/connections.
Ron, in Vero Beach Florida

Originally Posted By solomon8
If it were the contact strip I doubt they would all wear out at once. I had the keyboard stop responding with a instrument. I opened it up and reseated the cables that went to and from the keyboard and the motherboard. That fixed it for me. This could be a easy fix if you are comfortable taking the instrument apart. If not, then definitely find someone to service it. Wishing you the best of luck on the repair.
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#466592 - 02/25/19 11:24 AM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: solomon8]
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Thanks to all for your help.
Have tried everything that was recommended, to no avail.
When I load a sequence it plays without error. BUT when I try to use the outside controls, the controls when the lid is closed I get this reading; ERROR #83

The error messages I have in the manual and service manual only go up to #73or #71. Any thoughts on Error #83?
John C.

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#466593 - 02/25/19 11:32 AM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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#466594 - 02/25/19 11:34 AM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
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John..dealing with a discontinued model unit can be a daunting situation when service is needed and no where to turn by the manufacturer. I hope you find a solution...worse, trying to sell an older unit that has a problem is even harder...

good luck

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#466601 - 02/25/19 04:35 PM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 09/09/02
Posts: 2204
Loc: Florida, USA
John....
I haven't needed a tech in years...but when I did, I used John Kasche in Royal Palm Beach. Last time I saw him he was training a guy to take over his business. He wasn't cheap, but he always came through for me.
Eddie

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#466602 - 02/25/19 04:38 PM Re: My Kn7000 Is Not Working [Re: bruno123]
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Registered: 09/09/02
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John.... check you PM....I found his number.

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