Apologies in advance for the incorrect nomenclature.
Issues (in order of importance):
- When I run player diognostics, it says player engine failure and I should make sure all cables are connected. I checked, and they appear connected and all in decent shape. Could this be a power issue going to the computer boards (there are 5-6 smaller power wires coming from the box)? Could this be a circuit issue from being really old, even though the circuits look like they are in good shape (meaning no corrosion)?
- Even when a floppy disk is inserted it tells me to insert disk. Not a huge issue because I want to play using MIDI, but could this be related to the player diagnostic problem? I would have thought the player would say unreadable disk if, for example, the 3 disks I have were not readable. Maybe the same error comes up for a non-readable disk as it does for a circuit issue?
- Looking for a manual. Contacted the company but they do not have one. They were even nice enough to call three separate technicians but they did not have one, either.
Other Questions:
1. Is the PDS-1000 main unit replaceable with the PDS-128 or PDS 128 plus?
2. IS the PDS-1000 power box replaceable with the PDS-128 power box?
Does anyone have links to parts and / or information for the PDS-1000?
Thank you!
Feel free to email me at
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Jon Emerson
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