Topic: jb3 firmware update help

[urobouros]

Dude that sucks!!  I never ran the 1.10 version, but I thing the biggest issues would be the missing level meters and ability to start another file quickly after three hours.  It doesn't sound like the file limit will be an issue.  The meters are not that accurate from what I understand.  If you have some really good headphones you could monitor that way, but unless you're at an acoustic show, the band will probably be too loud for this method to be effective.  Depending on your soldering skills you could pick up a DIY VU monitor kit from Rat Shack or try to borrow an external meter from the loaner board.  Otherwise, try cranking your home system to get a feel for high decibel levels and guess when you're at the show.  T+ for the hassle and good luck!

[jkbyram]

the only update auto update recommended i use was version 1.36 (france only). i got the thing from ebay and it appears to have never been used. i was told they used it to record themselves line in and it was not compatible with their mac so they finally sold it. i hate to know i got one that will not be able to be used properly. there has got to be a solution to this.
thanks for everyones help so far.......

[Ray76]

Hmmm. Call creative..They are very good at tech support. Just fib about the purchase date and all....
Ray

[jkbyram]

well i had no luck getting this thing going. i even spoke with creative on the phone and they talked me into reloading the OS. only problem is it still would not take the original or upgrade. i got frustrated and bought a refurb off ebay direct from creative. worse case scenario i wil keep trying to get the one working and eventually have two of them. this is a great community and i appreciate everyones help!! if any of you are near south mississippi and want a project like reloading everything on a jb3 let me know.

kevin

[sygdwm]

im in jxn, but i have no idea what to do to help. i bought mine off ebay and went straight to the creative website and got the latest. worked for me.

[jkbyram]

i just saw today that jerry joseph is playing solo on 4/1 at george street in jxn. i lived in jackson for a while!

[sygdwm]

fuckin sux dont it? although i dont see h'burgh as an improvement.

[michael]

fuckin sux dont it? although i dont see h'burgh as an improvement.

qft

[F.O.Bean]

as said, try d/l'ing each version at a time, 1.10>1.20>1.32>1.40

[spyder9]

If Creative ain't helpin', try these guys:  www.nomadness.net.  Best help site in the world when it comes to JB3 issues.  You can get advice, parts, used JB3s, firmware updates, plugins, .... everything.  Hope this helps.