mpc 2000 scsi zipdisk load problems

Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
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mpc 2000 scsi zipdisk load problems

By Bold:iLLin Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:58 pm
When I turn my mpc and I go to load my files I try to switch the drive to scsi, but when that happens the mpc just says waiting. In order for me to get out of the waiting window I have to turn the mp off and on again to get it back to normal. anyone got any ideas of whats going on?
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By LunaticBastard Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:11 am
does it do the same thing if you disconect the zip and scroll through the scsi channels?

By Bold:iLLin Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:12 am
yes it does, I just tried that

By vkdre Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:31 am
I have the exact same issue, been looking through the forum for a solution and haven't found anything yet. I read somewhere that apparently if the zip drive doesnt have an 'id switch' at the back of it its not scsi and its probably blown the scsi port on the back of the mpc? I have no idea whether thats the case or not, if anyone has any idea or real reason behind the problem and any fixes it would be much appreciated.

I just want to use my zip drive with my mpc 2000 lol. Floppy is turning out to be a bit tedious..

cheers!

By vkdre Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:40 am
No worries. problem solved. Although, you cant 'blow any fuse' on the mpc by incorrectly using a parallel zip drive though right?
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By Lampdog Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:19 pm
Parallel drives won't work correctly, period. Get rid of it and get a SCSI only drive....

By vkdre Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:59 am
Yeah I figured as much, but the thing is its near impossible to find a scsi zip drive here (i live in new zealand) so what other options are available to me as a mpc 2000 user?

By vkdre Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:29 am
Okay, I've managed to find a scsi zip drive, but it says its only for macintosh, so would it be okay to use this with the mpc 2000?

By borgol Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:04 pm
Hi, the exact same thing has happened to me, was directed to the site from Vintage Synth - the drive I had been using suddenly decided to stop working out of the blue and it's got an ID switch so I don't know what's up with it. Any ideas? vkdre how did you solve it?
cheers

By borgol Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:35 pm
I've used the search function and there are quite a few people out there with the same problem but no solutions were really offered up? I would be really grateful if anyone could tell me any more. Sounds like a blown SCSI fuse but I don't know what could have caused it or what I can do now. :) Thanks
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By Jaymobeatz Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:55 pm
vkdre wrote:Yeah I figured as much, but the thing is its near impossible to find a scsi zip drive here (i live in new zealand) so what other options are available to me as a mpc 2000 user?
try 2 get 1 off ebay or amazon they have decent prices

mpc "wait" only help someone !!!!

By remixx247 Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:11 pm
Bold:iLLin wrote:yes it does, I just tried that


did you find out why the mpc 2000 xl power up with "wait" only :cry: on the screen

"wait on my mpc 2000 xl

By remixx247 Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:36 pm
borgol wrote:Hi, the exact same thing has happened to me, was directed to the site from Vintage Synth - the drive I had been using suddenly decided to stop working out of the blue and it's got an ID switch so I don't know what's up with it. Any ideas? vkdre how did you solve it?
cheers



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-Akai MPC 2000 XL Blue MCD Metal Casing (Not a skin) -Blacked Out Front Panel -Blue LCD Window -Complete MCD Multi Card Reader Kit (Black) for reading media cards. No more floppy! -1 GB Compact Flash Card -Akai MPC 2000 XL 1.20 Operating System For MPC2000 XL MCD (Loaded onto Flash Card)

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All these items are for the Akai MPC 2000 xl

By borgol Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:57 pm
Sounds good but mine's only a regular 2000! I hear tell that you can only use the card readers on the XL...?

By K-Mello Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:38 pm
borgol wrote:Sounds good but mine's only a regular 2000! I hear tell that you can only use the card readers on the XL...?


You can use card readers externally on the 2k classic. Internally requires a mod.

Peace,
KM
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