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My backup unit, a Kron that I use for film to video transfers, is suddenly dead!

Nothing strange has happened that I am aware of. My Renommee, sitting right next to the Kron, is fine.
I tried unplugging power for 5+ minutes but the unit will just not turn on.
The red light is burning on the front of the unit but when I push the "on" button, nothing happens; no fan
noise, no picture on the monitor...nothing.
My studio is not unduly cold. I keep it at about 65-67 degrees.

I'm hoping to avoid sending it in to the Cassie doctor but I may have to anyway.

Anybody know anything to try?

Thanks
Alan

To start with basics, unplug the power cord from the Kron and plug it into the Renomee to assure no cord problem. If the Reno works the cord is eliminated as a problem. The Kron sometimes had on button problems if memory serves. Remove the Kron cover, re-install the power cord and press the power switch directly. If that works, the plastic button is the culprit. While the cover is off, check that the hard drive cable is well seated. I don't remember any fuses, but don't rule that out at this point. End of my suggestions. Try those and let us know what happened. Others will have more advanced suggestions if the problem is not cured.

There are two likely causes;
1) The on off switch as Bob describes. Either the plastic button is not reaching the micro switch (usually only happens after the cabinet has been removed and not replaced correctly. Or the microswitch is broken.
2) The power supply unit. This has several feeds which could illuminate the standby indicator but not operate the machine.

Martyn
Dalco uk