Topic: JB3 Software Problem (Fixed...Thanks for the help)

[rdptha2nd]

I got a reburb JB3 and the disc with it to install the drivers and everything, but I need some guidance when it comes to actually getting my JB3 to connect via the firewire.  I have installed everything I could possibly need and can't get the software to realize that my JB3 is connected.  I am getting my comp to recognize the new hardware, but when I open the file manager it says that it isn't connected.  I have tried everything to make sure that the JB3 is actually connected to the comp and that is not the problem.  I also tried a trial of the Red Chair software and that wouldn't work either.  Any suggestions?

[caymanreview]

have you tried usb?

[Brian Skalinder]

You're sure you've done everything required?

[250] How do I connect my NJB3 to my computer for transferring recordings?

The documentation which comes with the NJB3 should address this question in more detail.  But basically, you need these components in place:

      [1] NJB3 firmware for the NJB3 to function
      [2] PC drivers to enable firewire
      [3] PC drivers to provide connectivity between Windows and NJB3
      [4] File Manager software to provide a view/edit interface to the NJB3


The NJB3 should come with [1] already on it (though you may wish to upgrade - see below).  Windows should have taken care of [2] already.  So now you need [3] and [4].

[3] There's a separate set of NJB3 drivers which must be installed on the PC in order for Windows to recognize the NJB3 over the firewire port/cable.  These drivers should have come on a CD with your NJB3.  Nomadness also hosts the driver upgrades (http://www.nomadness.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=7).

[4] In addition to the drivers above which provide connectivity between Windows and the NJB3, you'll need another set of software to provide an interface that allows you as a user to view and edit the contents of the NJB3.  There are two options:  Creative's File Manager software (http://www.nomadness.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=12) or Redchair Software's Notmad Explorer (http://www.redchairsoftware.com/notmad/trial.php).  FWIW, I use Notmad Explorer and think it's a far better piece of s/w, IMO.  Check out the trial, and if you like it - buy it.  It's only $20.

Are you using a known-good firewire cable?  (probably the case if your PC recognizes the new h/w)
Known-good port on your PC?  (probably the case if your PC recognizes the new h/w)
After firing up Notmad Explorer Manager, do you right-click and select the "connect" option before opening Notmad Explorer proper?
And (not trying to offend) the JB3 is powered up when you connect?

[rdptha2nd]

1) I use the firewire cable for other things and it works fine.
2) The port is also good
3) Yep I open Notmad Explorer then connect, then open the actual program.
4) Yep the JB3 is on...but I wan't sure that it needed to be (no offense taken)

I am now getting a message: The Device Driver Could Not Be Initialized