#Toaster Rookie
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I just received my toaster 4000 today, and had some startup problems. When I go
from the workbench to doubleclik on the toaster icon, the harddrive light
flashes and seeminly begins to load the toaster software. Then after a second
or two, a message flashes reading: "TOASTER NOT RESPONDING". I have installed
all of the software correctly (to my knowledge) and I'm frustrated as heck. Any
suggestions for a rookie user? (I'd call tech support, but they're closed and
I'm impatient)
Nick: First thing to check is that the Toaster board is seated properly. Try
popping it out and back into place. Next, have you any other programs running
in your user-startup or WBStartup drawer? The "Toaster not responding" can
also be caused by sync problems. What else (if anything) do you have connected
to the Toaster and/or installed in the Amiga? Are you booting with something
connected to input #1, and if so, what?
Hopefully, we can lick this problem for you…
Trent/ReAnimators
Also: please advise what model Amiga you're using.
Dear Trent,
Thanks for your help regarding my new toaster 4000's startup problems.
I've tried everything you've suggested. The toaster card is secured in its
slot, and no other programs are on the hardrive that might disrupt toaster
startup. I've tried to boot with a sony industrial camcorder both with & w/o a
tbc connected to input 1, and still, no luck. New Tek's support is nonexistent-
I've called often and it just rings . . . Again, I appreciate your help.
Nock Collier, Videophile Co.
Nick,
Have you tried leaving your Amiga on for about an hour or so, then starting the
Toaster?? I know this isn't a permanent fix, but on my first Toaster it got me
up and running so that I could make the necessary adjustments to correct the
problem.
Good luck,
Jerry
P.S. Although they're rarely of any real help, I've never had much of a
problem getting through to Newtek tech support.
Nick: Try booting with nothing connected to input #1. Of course, if you can
get your dealer to loan you another Toaster, you could try swapping it. That
would at least eliminate a board problem.
Trent/ReAnimators
Nick,
Try this: disconnect all four inputs to the Toaster card and then
double-click Start Toaster. If Toaster _does_ work after this, then the
problem is a misadjustment of the Free-Run Frequency. If you still have
problems with Toaster Not Responding, then it's time to look at the monitor
you're using. The single-frequency monitors are not all the same in that some
will terminate the Composite Sync line with a 75 ohm termination; the Amiga
will not drive this. The Commodore 1084 monitor impedance is about 225 ohms;
the Amiga will drive this. Monitors that have 75 ohm terminations include many
Magnavox and Sony models.
Report back with what you're finding and we'll get you running. I'll
check in here often over the weekend. Otherwise, 408 372 6192 voice/fax.
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Bruce,
thanks for your reply regarding my inoperative Toaster 4000. I've tried
everything you've suggested. Startup without any video inputs connected still
yields a "Taoster not responding" message. The board is secured in place, and
no other programs are installed in the hard drive. I'm stumped- the guys I
bought it from on the east coast say it was confirmed as working perfectly
before shipping. Again I appreciate your help. (New tek's helpline is
ridiculous- it just rings and rings)
PS- I'm using a 4000 hard drive w/ 040 and a commodore 1960 monitor w/sync
strainer.
Nick Collier, Videophile Co.
At this point, I would say that the Free-Run Frequency is off, perhaps way off.
Jerry Hatchett recommended in another posting to run the Amiga for an hour or
so to warm it up; this has the effect of analog circuit characteristics enough
to let it gen-lock. You COULD try to tweak this control (a variable capactor
made of ceramic and metal), but it will take some time.
The time-honored (and fastest) way to find the cause is to swap out one element
of your system at a time. The major elements are the Amiga itself, the Toaster
boards, and your monitor. This should at least let you find out which way to
go.
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