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kasmonkey

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Jul 19, 2009 8:54 AM

is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware

I think I have ready all other posts but I am unable to write anything to my SD card. OR upgrade the Firmaware?

I have:

checked the card that it writes on my PC
the phical write enable switch on the SD card is enabled
It keeps saying SD-card is read only
the same happens with another SD card too

also.....When I try to upgrade the firmware it reboots instantaniously and the firmware is the same "DSP2.00 / MCU 1.05"

the fw.bin file is in the root of a freshly formated SD card
the card is only 1GB

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dlester03
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Jul 19, 2009 12:36 PM (in response to kasmonkey)
Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware

The SD card needs to be formatted as FAT 16. There is an FAQ that tells you how to format the card located here http://www.joesjamblog.com

You should read through it. If you are having the type of trouble your post indicates, it sounds like the card is not formatted correctly. Give it a try and see if it works.

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- kasmonkey
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  Jul 20, 2009 12:10 AM (in response to dlester03)
  Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
  
  thanks but I formated it using FAT and not FAT32 (which from reading is the FAT 16) and still my 128Mb card and my converted 1Gb MicroSD card was unable to be writen to or Formated within my JM4.
  
  just incase - Ill buy another 2Gb SD card and see......
  
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Jul 20, 2009 2:48 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware

MicroSD w/adaptor is not supported by the JM4. I don't know if 128mb cards are supported either. I've only used 1GB Kingston cards in mine and they have worked fine.

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  Jul 20, 2009 3:25 AM (in response to dlester03)
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  new 2GB SD card on the way! Hopefuly it will be this.....wish it would say on the manual some more details what is and not upported.
  
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Line6Andy
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Jul 20, 2009 11:50 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware

Hello,
This information is correct - Line 6 does not support 128M cards or mini-card converters. See the following link for more information on updating the JM-4:

JM4 FAQ
http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4763

JM4 2.09 Update Instructions
http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-1338

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- kasmonkey
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  Jul 24, 2009 1:20 AM (in response to Line6Andy)
  Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
  
  New (SanDisk) 2Gb SD card arrived and it still does the same thing:
  
  "SD-Card is Read Only" on any command that tries to write to the card.
  
  Ive also followed the instructions to format a new SD card (with FAT16) and copy the fw.bin firmware to the card for upgrade but on executing this the JM4 reboots after just 1 second with no difference in anything. (can anyone advise how long this should take?)
  
  so can I assume that this JM4 is faulty and what are my options as I think I have no warrenty ?
  
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  - dlester03
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    Jul 24, 2009 3:53 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
    Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
    
    Well first I would try upgrrading the firmware by copying it from your computer onto the card and following the instructions for uprading the firmware. Since the card is read only, you should at least be able to do that. After you have upgraded, then I would approach the card reader problem.
    
    http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-1338
    
    Why don't you have a warranty? Did you buy the JM4 used? See if the person you bought it from will take it back.
    
    There is a list of authorized service centers here:
    
    http://line6.com/support/serviceCenters/
    
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    - kasmonkey
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      Jul 24, 2009 5:17 AM (in response to dlester03)
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      yeah Ive tried upgrading the firmware but as above doesn't seem to accept the fw file on the SD card. any ideas? ive followed all the instructions i think.
      
      also yes bought second hand a few months ago but didnt check for the SD fault. looks like many people are having the same problem with the JM4 reading the SD card.
      
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    Jul 24, 2009 4:50 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
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    Jul 24, 2009 4:51 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
    Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
    
    hi kas
    
    you need pressing SAVE and scrolling down to 'firmware upgrade' for the update to get installed from the SD
    
    once this done, you need formatting the SD card in the JM4 to be able to use it
    
    get the PDF "JM4 Advanced Guide (Rev B) - English" from http://line6.com/support/manuals/ for full details
    
    hope this helps...
    
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    - kasmonkey
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      Jul 24, 2009 5:18 AM (in response to laplayantonio)
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      hi laplayantonio
      
      yeah tried all that too. thx
      
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        Jul 24, 2009 5:30 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
        Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
        
        So you formatted the card IN the JM4 and then put the fw.bin file on it and it still does not let you upgrade? Did you try to reboot the JM4 with the card in the slot to do the upgrade. What kind of card did you buy? I have been using a Kingston 1 GB card but I have a couple of Kodak 2 GB cards for my digital camera. I can try them and see if they work.
        
        Also, check out Joe's Jam Blog for tutorials
        
        http://www.joesjamblog.com/save2.html
        
        Beyond that, maybe one of the Line6 guys can help you.
        
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        kasmonkey
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        Jul 24, 2009 8:02 AM (in response to dlester03)
        Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
        
        unfortunately my JM4 will not allow me to format from within because it keeps saying "Read Only"
        
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        Jul 24, 2009 9:06 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
        Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware
        
        Yes but can you copy the fw.bin file from your computer onto the card then put the card in the JM4, hold down the save button and let the pedal boot from the card? Make sure the fw.bin file is in the / directory and not in a sub-directory. If the card is read-only in the JM4, you should at least be able to boot from it. You can write the fw.bin file from your computer onto the card.
        
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        Jul 24, 2009 9:07 AM (in response to dlester03)
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        Sorry, should have been more clear. You have to power the pedal up while holding down the save button with the SD card inserted and the fw.bin file in the / directory of the JM4. Have you tried that yet?
        
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        kasmonkey
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        Jul 24, 2009 9:26 AM (in response to dlester03)
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        interesting!
        
        yes absolutly, it copies over fine to the SD card but now it hangs with "Insert SD-Card to Upgrade Firmware" when i do this.
        
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        Jul 24, 2009 9:54 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
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        Well my friend, I have reached the end of the line as far as what I can suggest to you. It sounds like the card reader is no good.
        
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        kasmonkey
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        Jul 24, 2009 10:26 AM (in response to dlester03)
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        thanks for all your help ill ring line 6 asap for repair
        
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        Jun 12, 2011 4:56 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
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        little late response on your posting, but are you sure your sd card isn´t locked?
        
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Jul 24, 2009 10:02 AM (in response to kasmonkey)
Re: is my JM4 faulty? - SD card read only + unable to upgrade Firmware

Hello,
Please contact Line 6 UK directly for assistance.

Line 6, Inc.
4 Sopwith Way
Drayton Fields Industrial Estate
Daventry, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom, NN118PB

Telefon: +44 (0) 1327 302 700

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