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Jun 5, 2011 7:44 PM

Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

     I have my spider IV connected to a FBV express MKII and then that connected to my computer.  I was trying to update the firmware on the spider.  Monkey has no problem connecting with the footpedal but when i turn the amp on and click on "Connect To Device" it goes to the "no devices detected" screen.  I then tried on a different computer and the same thing happend.  Im thinking its the footpedal but im not sure.

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  • justingibson1 Just Startin'
    justingibson1
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    Jun 6, 2011 2:20 PM (in response to raulf2012)
    Re: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

    I had the same issue but the forum people helped me out. While in   line 6 monkey you will need to "change device" to spider iv. When you click on the "change devise", it will give the option of fbv or spider iv, then click on the spider iv, then run it. If your spider is registered it will detect it and start the update process. I am new to the whole spider thing but learning slowly but surely. hope it helps

  • Line6Don Line 6 Support
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    Jun 13, 2011 10:48 AM (in response to raulf2012)
    RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

    Hey raulflores,

       

       

      As I mentioned in my response to your other thread:

       

      "If that is the case, can you please try to update the flash memory on the FBV controller before connecting it to the amp. In addition, please try using a different CAT5 (Ethernet) cable to connect your pedal and your amp. In addition, please try removing any additional unnecessary USB and firmware devices from your computer when troubleshooting this issue. Make sure to connect it directly to a USB port and not a USB hub, extension, or keyboard of any kind, preferably connect it to a USB port on the rear of computer. Try using additional USB cables and every USB port available."

    • raulf2012 Just Startin'
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      Jun 14, 2011 8:12 PM (in response to Line6Don)
      Re: RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

      hey don,

       

           sorry about all the threads this is my first time.  Ive already updated the firmware on the fbv pedal.  The only things i have connected to the usb ports are a mouse and a keyboard.  I removed the keyboard and tried.  Couldent figure out a way to test it without a mouse so ill try a differet one.  I also tried a different ethernet cable.  I also tried every combination with every port and different cables.  So i am out of ideas......

  • Line6Don Line 6 Support
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    Jun 15, 2011 9:32 AM (in response to raulf2012)
    RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

    Hey raulflores,

       

      At this point you might want to try performing the update on a different computer. This will help us to determine if the problem is with your computer or with the amp and pedal connections.

       

      Thank you.

  • Line6david Line 6 Support
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    Jun 17, 2011 11:39 AM (in response to raulf2012)
    RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

    Hi,

       

      This is starting to sound like a hardware related issue. You need to take the Spider IV and FBV Express to an authorized service center.

       

      They will be able to tell you which unit is faulty and repair it.

       

      http://line6.com/service_centers/

       

      Thanks,

      David

      Line 6 Customer Support

    • raulf2012 Just Startin'
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      Jun 17, 2011 6:07 PM (in response to Line6david)
      Re: RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

      hey david,

       

           Ok sounds good.  I was reading the warranty information pamphlet and it said that i need an RA number how do i get that.  Also i bought the amp from guitar center and i got the warranty from there, but not on the pedal.  Its been less than a year since ive bought it.  Will this be covered by the warranty.

  • Line6Hugo Line 6
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    Jun 20, 2011 9:14 AM (in response to raulf2012)
    RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

    Raul,

       

      Before taking it in, I suggest trying the following to get the amp recognized:

       

      -  Power on the amp while holding down the 'C' and 'D' buttons on the amp.  The display should read, 'Ready to Update.'

      -  Try to connect the amp to Line 6 Monkey to update while in this state.  Remember to try all of your computer's USB ports.

       

      If this does not work, I suggest taking it in to an authorized service center.  To get it serviced, you just need to take it to an authorized service center in your area and present them with a copy of your receipt of the products that shows it is within the 1 year warranty:

       

      http://line6.com/service_centers/

       

      Regards,

       

      Line6Hugo

    • raulf2012 Just Startin'
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      Jun 20, 2011 8:50 PM (in response to Line6Hugo)
      Re: RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

      Hello Hugo,

       

           Thanks for the tip unfortunatly that dident do the trick either.  I am going to take it in some time soon hopefully before the year warrranty runs out on the pedal because thats coming up.  Thanks to everybody that helped out.

      • raulf2012 Just Startin'
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        Jul 7, 2011 12:28 PM (in response to raulf2012)
        Re: RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

        Ok i sent both my amp and pedal in to an authorized center in my area and they told me that there was nothing wrong with the hardware.  He was able to update my amp which is great but he tells me that it wont be covered.  I'm just wondering if i can do anything about that because i don't want to end up spending 100 dollars to have some guy update my amp.  20$ shipping + 60$ bill from center + 20$ shipping back.

  • Line6david Line 6 Support
    Line6david
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    Jul 7, 2011 2:14 PM (in response to raulf2012)
    RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

    Hi,

       

      Unfortunately the amp is out of warranty, so the update will be considered a payed repair.

       

      http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4838

       

      Thanks,

      David

      Line 6 Customer Support

    • raulf2012 Just Startin'
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      Jul 22, 2011 11:46 AM (in response to Line6david)
      Re: RE: Line 6 monkey cant find my spider IV

      Hello,

       

      I had made a mistake in my last post the repair center had not updated my amp what he did was update my pedal which i could have done (and thought i did do).  Either way i tried updating the amp when i got the amp back home and the same problems arose.  I sent only the amp and pedal to the repair center so they had to use their own ethernet and usb cords.  They told me that they aslo couldent get the computer to recognize the amp.

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