Topic: R-09 Firmware 1.10 to be released 11.17.06

[justink]

PROBLEMS!

just got my R-09 in last night, and put the 4gb card i *recieved in.  long story short, when i attempt to format the card in the the R-09, it says "Now Processing" forever.  i let it process for 30 minutes then aborted the mission.  i then attempted to format the card while in the R-09 but pluged to the PC going through my computer and it gave me a card formatted message, but the R-09 still isn't recognizing it.

the long story is, i ordered the Transcend card everyone is using, but the stupid/and/or/scamming dealer sent me a "Q" 4gb SD x150 card.  i was upset but decided to see how it would work out... turns out it isn't working out.  the dealer won't return calls or emails either.  so, i called the credit card company and they advised i would have to blindly return the product and get a signature for arrival and put a claim in...  grrrrrrrr!!!!!!

so, i'm tempted to intall the updated firmware (from 1.03 to 1.10) and see if it will recognize the card then.  the problem w/ that is i don't want to lose the ability to record over 2gb files and have the split (which seems to be the reported downside to the firmware upgrade).

suggestions?  i just want to play w/ my new toy!!!!

-j

[hyperplane]

PROBLEMS!

just got my R-09 in last night, and put the 4gb card i *recieved in.  long story short, when i attempt to format the card in the the R-09, it says "Now Processing" forever.  i let it process for 30 minutes then aborted the mission.  i then attempted to format the card while in the R-09 but pluged to the PC going through my computer and it gave me a card formatted message, but the R-09 still isn't recognizing it.

the long story is, i ordered the Transcend card everyone is using, but the stupid/and/or/scamming dealer sent me a "Q" 4gb SD x150 card.  i was upset but decided to see how it would work out... turns out it isn't working out.  the dealer won't return calls or emails either.  so, i called the credit card company and they advised i would have to blindly return the product and get a signature for arrival and put a claim in...  grrrrrrrr!!!!!!

so, i'm tempted to intall the updated firmware (from 1.03 to 1.10) and see if it will recognize the card then.  the problem w/ that is i don't want to lose the ability to record over 2gb files and have the split (which seems to be the reported downside to the firmware upgrade).

suggestions?  i just want to play w/ my new toy!!!!

-j

In short, here's the deal...

To use the 4GB Transcend card with the R-09 under firmware v1.03, you HAVE to format the SD card through Windows, Mac, or a memory card reader. Under firmware v1.03, the R-09 (using its own menu system) will not format a card larger than 2 GB.


If you want to format your Transcend 4GB card using the R-09's menu system, you will need to upgrade the firmware to v1.10.


Hope this helps.

[Rick]

so, i'm tempted to intall the updated firmware (from 1.03 to 1.10) and see if it will recognize the card then.  the problem w/ that is i don't want to lose the ability to record over 2gb files and have the split (which seems to be the reported downside to the firmware upgrade).

Why is that a problem? It's pretty easy to put them back together. If its a problem, just stop the recording at a break and start it again. Not many bands play 2+ hours with out some kind of break.

[Rick]

PROBLEMS!

just got my R-09 in last night, and put the 4gb card i *recieved in.  long story short, when i attempt to format the card in the the R-09, it says "Now Processing" forever.  i let it process for 30 minutes then aborted the mission.  i then attempted to format the card while in the R-09 but pluged to the PC going through my computer and it gave me a card formatted message, but the R-09 still isn't recognizing it.

the long story is, i ordered the Transcend card everyone is using, but the stupid/and/or/scamming dealer sent me a "Q" 4gb SD x150 card.  i was upset but decided to see how it would work out... turns out it isn't working out.  the dealer won't return calls or emails either.  so, i called the credit card company and they advised i would have to blindly return the product and get a signature for arrival and put a claim in...  grrrrrrrr!!!!!!

so, i'm tempted to intall the updated firmware (from 1.03 to 1.10) and see if it will recognize the card then.  the problem w/ that is i don't want to lose the ability to record over 2gb files and have the split (which seems to be the reported downside to the firmware upgrade).

suggestions?  i just want to play w/ my new toy!!!!

-j

In short, here's the deal...

To use the 4GB Transcend card with the R-09 under firmware v1.03, you HAVE to format the SD card through Windows, Mac, or a memory card reader. Under firmware v1.03, the R-09 (using its own menu system) will not format a card larger than 2 GB.


If you want to format your Transcend 4GB card using the R-09's menu system, you will need to upgrade the firmware to v1.10.


Hope this helps.

He dosn't have a Trascend card... that's the problem.

[justink]

PROBLEMS!

just got my R-09 in last night, and put the 4gb card i *recieved in.  long story short, when i attempt to format the card in the the R-09, it says "Now Processing" forever.  i let it process for 30 minutes then aborted the mission.  i then attempted to format the card while in the R-09 but pluged to the PC going through my computer and it gave me a card formatted message, but the R-09 still isn't recognizing it.

the long story is, i ordered the Transcend card everyone is using, but the stupid/and/or/scamming dealer sent me a "Q" 4gb SD x150 card.  i was upset but decided to see how it would work out... turns out it isn't working out.  the dealer won't return calls or emails either.  so, i called the credit card company and they advised i would have to blindly return the product and get a signature for arrival and put a claim in...  grrrrrrrr!!!!!!

so, i'm tempted to intall the updated firmware (from 1.03 to 1.10) and see if it will recognize the card then.  the problem w/ that is i don't want to lose the ability to record over 2gb files and have the split (which seems to be the reported downside to the firmware upgrade).

suggestions?  i just want to play w/ my new toy!!!!

-j

In short, here's the deal...

To use the 4GB Transcend card with the R-09 under firmware v1.03, you HAVE to format the SD card through Windows, Mac, or a memory card reader. Under firmware v1.03, the R-09 (using its own menu system) will not format a card larger than 2 GB.


If you want to format your Transcend 4GB card using the R-09's menu system, you will need to upgrade the firmware to v1.10.


Hope this helps.

i plugged the R-09 into the PC's USB, found the "removable drive" in the my computer folder, right click, format... is that what you mean?  maybe it just won't support this brand that the crappy company sent me???

oh, here's the company:  http://www.computer-memory-store.com/?gclid=CJr1vt3q2IgCFR5FUAodihIniw

-j

[hyperplane]

i plugged the R-09 into the PC's USB, found the "removable drive" in the my computer folder, right click, format... is that what you mean?  maybe it just won't support this brand that the crappy company sent me???

oh, here's the company:  http://www.computer-memory-store.com/?gclid=CJr1vt3q2IgCFR5FUAodihIniw

-j

Yeah, that sounds like the correct procedure according to what other users have reported.

Unfortunately, it sounds like you just got a bum card. The first SD card I got for my R-09 (which was a 2GB card) didn't work either; I got it replaced, and everything worked like a charm.

[justink]

Yeah, that sounds like the correct procedure according to what other users have reported.

Unfortunately, it sounds like you just got a bum card. The first SD card I got for my R-09 (which was a 2GB card) didn't work either; I got it replaced, and everything worked like a charm.

i noticed that the new firmware allowed for more brands of cards to be used... maybe i'll try it just to see?  i can always revert back to the old firmware right...

-j

[justink]

i don't know what happened to sleepypedro's post, but the reason i'm so "T.O.'d" (napoleon ref) at the vendor is because he/she delivered an inferior product as opposed to the product i ordered in the first place, going as far to include an invoice with the correct order information w/ the  substituted card.  all of this w/ no explaination or so much a courtesy call/email. 

thus, causing me some grief and trying to figure out if this thing will work at all...

onaside, i plan to upgrade the firmware tonight and see what happens.  i'll keep ya'll posted.

-j

[it-goes-to-eleven]

You should be pissed. It is classic bait and switch.  I'm not sure I agree with the cc co.. Without an rma he'll probably refuse the return and the shipping charges will just add to your current loss. And even if they credit your card for the original invoice the cc company will not credit those.

[justink]

You should be pissed. It is classic bait and switch.  I'm not sure I agree with the cc co.. Without an rma he'll probably refuse the return and the shipping charges will just add to your current loss. And even if they credit your card for the original invoice the cc company will not credit those.

exactly!!  i guess if worst comes to worst, i'm out a $100...  yeah, that sucks, but you live and learn i guess eh?

-j

[Rick]

You should be pissed. It is classic bait and switch.  I'm not sure I agree with the cc co.. Without an rma he'll probably refuse the return and the shipping charges will just add to your current loss. And even if they credit your card for the original invoice the cc company will not credit those.

exactly!!  i guess if worst comes to worst, i'm out a $100...  yeah, that sucks, but you live and learn i guess eh?

-j

I know it's too late, but next time try newegg.com ;-) $84.99 for a Transcend Card

[sleepypedro]

i don't know what happened to sleepypedro's post, but the reason i'm so "T.O.'d" (napoleon ref) at the vendor is because he/she delivered an inferior product as opposed to the product i ordered in the first place, going as far to include an invoice with the correct order information w/ the  substituted card.  all of this w/ no explaination or so much a courtesy call/email. 

thus, causing me some grief and trying to figure out if this thing will work at all...

onaside, i plan to upgrade the firmware tonight and see what happens.  i'll keep ya'll posted.

-j

i pulled my original post because i wanted to fact-check something before i mouthed off.  so never mind that one.

but i would like to predict that i anticipate your new card, be it substandard or not, will work as it should under firmware 1.10.

i hope i'm right!

[justink]

i don't know what happened to sleepypedro's post, but the reason i'm so "T.O.'d" (napoleon ref) at the vendor is because he/she delivered an inferior product as opposed to the product i ordered in the first place, going as far to include an invoice with the correct order information w/ the  substituted card.  all of this w/ no explaination or so much a courtesy call/email. 

thus, causing me some grief and trying to figure out if this thing will work at all...

onaside, i plan to upgrade the firmware tonight and see what happens.  i'll keep ya'll posted.

-j

i pulled my original post because i wanted to fact-check something before i mouthed off.  so never mind that one.

but i would like to predict that i anticipate your new card, be it substandard or not, will work as it should under firmware 1.10.

i hope i'm right!

yup, should have gone w/ newegg...  i hope you're right too!  then i won't have to hassle w/ a return.

-j

[hyperplane]

He dosn't have a Trascend card... that's the problem.

My mistake, I totally jumped past the part where he mentioned getting the wrong card by the company. Sorry about that!

[justink]

GOOD NEWS!

i updated the firmware and was able to format the "Q" 4gb card inside the unit (not plugged into the pc).  it only showed 3.6 gigs, but the time remaining showed 6:30:29 (16/44.1) which is pretty much 4gb dead on.  (all in my car)

i went ahead and recorded a minute of fm radio music w/ the built in mics and played them back on headphones and it sounds great!

i did notice some levels hesitation during recording, but it didn't seem to matter and didn't show on playback (anyone else notice that?).

thanks for the help guys, and i guess i can keep this card and not hassle w/ the return!

-j