Thanks for the suggestion. I tried #1 and #2. For both situations I get a signal when a block is set to any send/return option except FX Loop 1 and 2.
However, when I insert a drum machine into Return2, it works, whereas in Return1 it doesn't, so at a minimum, Return1 appears kaput.
My unit is long out of warranty, and I'd rather do without than pay for a fix, so I guess I'll just open it up and look for a bad connection. Thanks again.