From tonycapp@earthlink.netSun Feb  5 14:29:34 1995
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 95 23:19 PST
From: Tony Cappellini <tonycapp@earthlink.net>
To: synth-l@american.edu, emusic-l@american.edu,
    analogue@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu, eps@oak.oakland.edu,
    cakewalk@lists.colorado.edu
Subject: Digital Music MX-8 Self Test Procedure


MX-8 Self Test Procedure
from Digital Music


1. Boot Test. 
   Press and hold both FUNCTION and RESET, then turn on pwer.
   Release buttons when the MX-8 responds "TEST MODE (Y/N)" ?

2. Prom Test. 
   Press YES. MX-8 should respond with
   ROM Version 1.51 (or whatever version you have)
   (c) 19XX DMC GOOD.

3. DISPLAY TEST.
   Press FUNCTION. MX-8 should display each letter A-Z in a;; 32 character
locations.

4. BUTTON TEST.
   Press each button in response to the prompt on the LCD display 
   (cursor left, cursor right, NO, YES, function, reset)

5. ROUTER TEST.
   The display should have the following...
   Jump (connect) IN/OUT 1-6.

   Here, you should Connect 
   In 1 -> Out 1.
   In 2 -> Out 2.
   In 3 -> Out 3.
   In 4 -> Out 4.
   In 5 -> Out 5.
   In 6 -> Out 6.

   Now press FUNCTION.

   The MX-8 should respond with (assuming the last test passed) ...
   Jmp IN 1,2/OUT 7,8

   You should connect ..
   In 1 -> Out 7
   In 2 -> Out 8

   LEaving Cables 3 through 6 INTACT !!

   Press FUNCTION

   The MX-8 should go to this screen ..

   Destructive Test
   Are you sure ?

BE CAREFUL, IF YOU PROCEED THIS TEST WILL WIPE OUT YOUR PATCHES.
TO ABORT, TURN OFF POWER.

6. MEMORY TEST.
    Press yes. The MX-8 will say "RAM Good", (hopefully).

7. INITIALIZE MEMORY.

   Press FUNCTION.
   The MX-8 will say "Initialize RAM". Then it will display the burn in timer :

    Elapsed Time :
    00hr 00min 05 sec

	This time indicates how long ago the Initailize Memory test has finished.
   You can turn off the MX-8 now, or let the unit burn in.

   You can abort the test at ANY time , by turning off the unit.



This self test procedure came directly from Digital Music.

No warranties, assurances, or gaurantees are implied or stated 
(by myself OR Digital Music) if this procedure is not performed correctly, and 
any data is destroyed. No damages can be claimed against myself or Digital Music
for improper use of the MX-8 or the above self test procedure.