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Re: Is it possible to update firmware in an XD-V70 without a XD-V75?

support@line6.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:35:54 GMT

So, it's not a simple XModem or ZModem transfer of a hex file? I'm not opposed to writing the code to do the data transfer if it comes down to that. I would just need some help with the protocol definition.

Is it possible to update firmware in an XD-V70 without a XD-V75?

support@line6.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:31:57 GMT

According to the documentation I've seen, an XD-V75 is needed to update firmware in an XD-V70. I'm wondering if it is possible to update firmware in an XD-V70 without a XD-V75? I'm thinking perhaps an RS232 9-pin to the XD-V70's TRS connection along with a PC running Hyperterm may provide the necessary com link.

I'm thinking this might work since there had to be a way to update the XD-V70 firmware prior to the existence of the XD-V75.

What firmware is in my XD-V70?

support@line6.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:00:38 GMT

How can I tell what firmware is loaded in my XD-V70 receiver? When I hold down the "Push to Set" knob and power up I see "MCU1.05 FPGA1.05" and RX212. Is this the firmware version?

Also- is there a way to tell what's loaded in the Mics & TPB12's?

Powering multiple XD-V70's in a rack

support@line6.com — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:13:28 GMT

I plan on having multiple (6) XD-V70's in a rack. Is there a power supply available that will power multiple units?

Using a XD-V70L system with Guitar

support@line6.com — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:49:57 GMT

Can the XD-V70L system be used with guitar?

Of course I'd make a up the correct cable for it... but is there anything in the XD-V70L transmitter that makes it inadequate for use with a guitar signal? I'm thinking it might have a different gain or impedance match.

XD-V70 End Cap and Battery Carriage Breakage Issues

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:35:29 GMT

I have an XD-V70 mic that has been dropped occasionally. I've seen cracks in the end cap due to this... it also looks like over tightening the end cap could be the cause of the cracks. Since these appear to be prone to cracks I picked up a few end caps. I'm on my third one this year.

On a recent drop, not only did the end cap crack, but the internal battery carriage cracked as well. I spoke with Line 6 Support who directed me to Full Compass where I was able to order spare parts. I ordered an End Cap and a Battery Carriage. The battery carriage was just the part that screws into the top part of the mic- no metal parts, not the top cover that snaps in place over the batteries, no circuit boards, and not the metal end piece that connects one battery to the other. I thought I'd share some issues I ran into regarding the new battery carriage replacement:

1. Hinge retaining pin

This was kind of a pain to transfer from the old carriage to the new one. The shaft is knurled at one end. I lucked out and pushed out the knurled end first so I didn't have to push it all the way through the hinge.

2. Battery end electrical connection

The metal piece that electrically connects one battery to the next needed to be transfered over. This piece has some tiny tabs on it that hold it in place and make it hard to remove. You can't really see these little tabs until you remove the whole piece. In the process of taking this metal piece out the tabs broke off.

3. Round circuit board

There's a round circuit board that has a 2-pin connector that provides the battery connection to the rest of the mic. I took this off the broken battery carriage by removing the two tiny Torx screws. I put the board in place on the new carriage then started to tighten the tiny Torx screws. The screws got about 2/3 of the way in and broke! The heads came right off the screws- both of them! They hadn't even touched the circuit board yet. They were still going into the plastic. This rendered the new battery carriage useless as the screws had broken off in the screw holes with no way to get them out- they're too tiny for a screw extractor or drilling out. ugh.

Re: Using XD-V75 TBP12 system with guitar?

support@line6.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:08:34 GMT

dboomer wrote:

The difference between the G90 and the V75 are the feature sets so I'll refer you to the product details page.

So, can the V75 system be used for guitar?

Using XD-V75 TBP12 system with guitar?

support@line6.com — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:55:45 GMT

I run two wireless systems on one guitar. Because of this, the half rack space size of the XD-V75 receiver is very attractive. I'd like to run two of them side by side. Is the TBP12 transmitter compatible with guitar... and if so, what are the differences between a G-90 system and a XD-V75 with a TBP12?

On another note... I already have a XD-V70. If I go the G-90 route, can I link the antennas together on the G-90 and XD-V70 just as if I were running multiple XD-V70's?

Re: RE: Need to replace battery housing on XD-V70 mic

support@line6.com — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:54:50 GMT

Per our support ticket conversation- Please accept my sincere apologies. It appears that the Parts Administrator did have one shipped to me which ended up inside my front door. I don't use the front door so it was just sitting there.

I now have the housing in hand and can close this question as being answered.

Re: RE: Need to replace battery housing on XD-V70 mic

support@line6.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:26:45 GMT

Thanks SO much for tracking this down! I appreciate it. I'll let you know when it arrives.