--- In chromapolaris@yahoogroups.com, "David Clarke" <ac151@...> wrote:

>
> > ... I have a Polaris that has seemingly seized
> > up completely? Basically it powers on with about
> > half the leds remaining lit...
>
> Following up to the responses of others, this can also occur because of
> the 'reset level' adjustment ("DC OK Threshhold") on the power supply
> being incorrect.
>
> Specifically, it could be a little low, causing the CPU to wake up
> before it should. If this is the source of the problem, then it is
> something easy to address (and is covered in the Service Manual, ref:
> Section 6 - Adjustments and Checkout) [The service manual is available
> in PDF form at
> http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=polaris ]
>

Excellent News! Problem had been fixed and quite easily I must add
thanks to the recommendation provided above.
This was indeed exactly the issue. I simply had to perform a minor
adjustment to the R17 pot. Thank you all very much for the insight
and advice.