How dark is the screen supposed to be on 3000?

I just bought mine and it looked fine at the store but in the studio I can barely see the thing without a light directly on it. Is this normal or do I need to take it back to the store? Thanks

take it back, u should be able to read it fine..
unless there is mad glare on it, or your contrast is at a silly setting

did you try pressing the display contrast knob "IN"

that would bring up the backlight.

If the problem remains, you should replace the backlight in your screen.
I put a web page online with the instructions on how to replace it:

http://kunst.phlimburg.be/vx600/MPC3000/backlight.htm

You can also download the PDF with the instructions at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/MPC3000/files/

Best,
David

>You can also download the PDF with the instructions at
>http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/MPC3000/files/

Only if your membership for this group has been approved...

Rohan.

PS: Folks, show a BIG respect to and for David. His presentation of this display backlight changing information is superb.

yeah pushing the knob in did bring it on but it's still very dim and fading on the edges. This is my first mpc 3000 as you can guess but I guess I can still take it back

humf...my 3000 has the old green screen...sure would be nice to have the blue one, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it....