Author Topic: SSL G computer and TR issues  (Read 24967 times)

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2013, 08:54:37 PM »
mmmm LCD screen??!? are you sure its ok?
I would run a normal CRT screen on it ....I have had endless problems with LCD because you need a converting (a proper) box between the computer and the screen otherwise NADA...and I have the feeling this is exactly what you are experiencing...


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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2013, 11:39:47 PM »
He has the Dramastic Audio video converter box, it works ok for a while, then fuzes out a little,
His main problem is his computer, if you look at the first page we discuss some of the
problems. Unfortunately I am no longer at his sweet space, so he has to battle it alone.
Thanks! N
« Last Edit: May 18, 2013, 02:13:52 AM by xmax »

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2013, 04:03:18 AM »
After some more phone calls and research, it seems that Total Recall isn't booting at all. The other buttons I was pressing are for alternate video feeds and will never be used. 

Any ideas on how to get the recall computer to boot. The main computer is fine. We have cleaned all the edges and connectors and have reseated all the chips.


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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2013, 04:29:07 PM »
After some more phone calls and research, it seems that Total Recall isn't booting at all. The other buttons I was pressing are for alternate video feeds and will never be used. 

Any ideas on how to get the recall computer to boot. The main computer is fine. We have cleaned all the edges and connectors and have reseated all the chips.

If you type !TES and then T, then O, press a fader button and i.e turning the gain knob should give readings at 40

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2013, 07:37:46 PM »
first you need to make sure that the TR comp is booting or not.

If its not booting, then its time for serious sleuthing. Did it used to boot recently? Are you sure?

Sometimes the eproms are the probelm, other times ?? If you send it out to anyone, be prepared to spend at least $1k.

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2013, 04:22:22 PM »
bump ?

progress?
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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2013, 09:38:30 PM »
We got a new Z80 chip but no luck. When you do the TR object test, the computer shows all the values and responds. It just won't play back a setup at all.

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #22 on: May 24, 2013, 04:24:42 AM »
I had major TR issues, all of the problems were with the centre section, blown 100ohm resistors were the majority of the headaches.

I would get under there, that's where a lot of the global stuff happens with the TR.

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2013, 09:59:00 AM »
I had major TR issues, all of the problems were with the centre section, blown 100ohm resistors were the majority of the headaches.

I would get under there, that's where a lot of the global stuff happens with the TR.

Stef.

This was the 'Total Recall Bus Driver' card Stef?

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2013, 12:42:57 AM »
Yep Andy, It's a separate card on the E. On my G it's an all in one with the keyboard board.

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #25 on: May 25, 2013, 12:59:30 AM »
Stef, thanks for that info, most of my Past life has been in the world of 'E's 0:-) so never understood the change with the G keyboard :)

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #26 on: May 28, 2013, 11:33:42 PM »
Does anyone has a pdf of the schematics for the TR cards?

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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #27 on: July 13, 2013, 05:43:36 AM »
It looks like I lost my configuration somewhere. I put in a TR card from another studio and I get recall, but now I don't get any recall information sent to the channels and the computer doesn't respond to any faders when trying to do a mix. It responds to the center VCA faders, but that is it.

After SSL 4000 [EX] SETUP [EX] where do you go from there?


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Re: SSL G computer and TR issues
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2013, 12:34:52 AM »
 'SETUP' followed by Execute. When you get the prompt asking "Do you want to see more?" press M. This will take you into the maintenance pages. Now press C for console options, and then C for configuration. Make sure you are set to "CUSTOM CONFIGURATION" and CUSTOM BARCHART" and then press END once. Now press 'O' for objects and you should see a vertical list of objects, ie MASTER FADER, VCA's, GROUPS, etc. Curser down to "FADERS" and press 'RUB'. This should set the number to zero, and all the LED's on the faders should go out (not on the VCA groups though). Now press the fader switch on fader 1, and the LED's should light, the computer should beep, and your fader count should go to 1. Carry on down the console in order, and this will re-assign your channel numbers on the console to the computer. If you miss one, or make a mistake, just press 'RUB' again and start over. Once you have done this, press END - warning, the computer sometimes takes a moment to sort this out, so don't worry if nothing happens for a short while after you press END.

Now in theory, you should be able to just keep hitting END until you are out of the maintenance page, and I usually then type in 'BEGIN' and 'EXECUTE' to do a soft reboot. Go into the test menu or just start a new mix to see if your faders are working correctly. It is possible that we might need to do a new barchart as well to make everything show up correctly, but hopefully this will carry over and be OK.