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Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:06:06 GMT

@jeremyswings

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Regards

Thamin

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:05:44 GMT

how I can change the version of the usb port on the podhd500?

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:50:10 GMT

that may influence in the SETUP section of podhd500 appears that the usb port version is 0.00?

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:16:03 GMT

I tried on all the PC's USB ports, but I do not recognize the device, and have placed other things like cameras, memory, smartphones, and well recognized.
i think it has something to do with the last driver to download it podhd500

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:44:33 GMT

Try using a differenct USB slot in your computer it might ask you to re-install the driver but that would be a good sign as it means that the compuer actually sees it.

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:22:07 GMT

good evening, I have a little problem with the connection between in my computer and my podhd500, from time to time and my computer did not recognize the device, I have reloaded the driver and installs fine, but I do not recognize the connection of the device, usb cable is fine, it makes a week actualize my podhd500 firmware, I can do to restore my connection and my podhd500 to edit?

Re: RE: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:31 GMT

hello every one i dont know if this is the rigth place to ask this but i have a little problem with the view screen on the pod hd 500

thes is 3 view i for big letters showing the patch the 2nd is for seeing the chain of effects and the 3rd is for seeing the effects and the pedals that are assing to fs1 to fs8

but my screen shows on this screen the first fs1 ti fs4 the effects on a patch and from fs5 to fs8 patches not effects can someone help me please.

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:01:34 GMT

Try powering up while pressing the left arrow button.

Peace

Re: Serious problem with HD500.

support@line6.com — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:12:24 GMT

L6EXPERT wrote:

I dunno if the part numbers of both power supply units of the HD500s were the same. Here in Argentina we got a current of 120v, but I dont really think that was the issue, cause the 1st unit was not heating like the 2nd and the HD300 is as cool as well.
The 2 HD500s were a week of a issue. So I just returned it to the dealer for warranty.
I was so ****** off, cause I´ve bought from Music123, and the shipping+taxes to argentina overcomes the price of the POD itself. The 2 HD500 units came here for about 1100 dollars, and both let me down, so the HD300 came here for about 500 bucks. Even with warranty from Music123 I had to pay again for the taxes when it arrives to Argentina. Thats a bugger.
All in all, Im happy now with the HD300. Next year I´ll compare again the HD500 (hopefully new firmware and less issues) with the comming Vox Tonelabs that I expect to be released soon. But for now talking about Multi-FX units, we got not much options on the market but to buy the POD HDs. Again, L6 has a excellent marketing team. They knew exactly the timing to release those pods, when there´s lack of MFX on the stores and only old releases from vox boss and digitech. And the promo videos were a GASsing vitamin to all. Like the video says "If you can dream of a sound, you can reproduce it on the HD500". I dreamed of a dual-amp config with 63 reverb, tube compressor, equalizer, dual analog delays with mod and chorus. But when I tried to archieve something similar on the 500, I got the lack of DSP processor. Not saying I didnt liked the PODs, the HD300 is a bang for the buck, but I wont believe in L6 promo videos anymore in my life. Just utter GAS nonsense.

Nice handle;-) I am assuming you are using an inverter? Argentina power is 220 but in your post you say you have 120. The HD 500 power supply seems to be very finnicky. I have read where others have tried to power the HD 500 with the power lines in a pedal snake and it won't work.

It also seems you are getting ripped off from customs. I know the import tuties are high but should not be 100%. For the prices you paid in customs you could have flown to Miami and bought at GC;-)

I agree that the pelotudos in marketing at Line 6 went a bit too far with the hype;-)

I had an issue with my X3l that I took with me to Buenos Aires last year. I stayed in BA for 2 months after a month in Sao Paulo so couldn't go 3 months without playing. I stayed in an apartment downtown and all the power was 220. I bought some crappy little transformers locally and they would give me issues with the X3l.

I am glad the HD 300 is working well for you.

Re: Serious problem with HD500. solved for while

support@line6.com — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:23:48 GMT

so, DSP
the line6 offers up a whole lot of sound possibilities in POD HD500, and it can take some serious Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to run these goodies. Rather than limit your creative potential with fewer Models or signal routing options, we chose to implement a “Dynamic DSP” system, which dynamically assigns DSP resources to accommodate your tone configurations. When creating a tone that utilizes several heavy-hitting DSP Models, it is possible to surpass the amount of processing power available. In these cases, you’ll see the DSP LIMIT REACHED indicator appear, and the current Model is bypassed to allow your tone to remain active.
Currently selected Model is automatically bypassed, with DSP message shown here DSP Limit alert is temporarily displayed
Signal Flow View - displaying DSP Limit alert
In the above example, trying to change the Model for a 2nd Amp placed our tone over the DSP limit. Therefore, the DSP LIMIT REACHED message is shown temporarily, and the Amp B Model we selected is automatically bypassed, as indicated by the DSP Over message. When the DSP Limit is reached, you have a few options to free up DSP resources.
• Try using different Amp Models. Some of the HD Amp Models require more DSP power than others, so try switching to a different Amp Model.
• Use only one Amp Model rather than two.
• Try toggling Amp and/or FX Models “Off” or set the Block’s Model to “None,” (see “FX Blocks” on page 3•1). Some FX types, such as Pitch Shifters and Reverbs, utilize DSP more heavily.
Note: Setting an Amp or FX Block to “None” more greatly reduces the Block’s DSP usage than toggling its Model to “Off.”
• Once you’re happy with your customized tone, save it so that you can recall it later.

I hope be helped you

Eliezy Guittar