birro Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hey guys, I don't bring any good news (for me). This week I just turned on my HD500 and look at the pictures for what happened. Well... I use it on gigs, rehearsals, etc... and I use about 5 banks live (5A->D, 6A->D, 7, 8 and 9), according to the guitar I'm using and the song. It sounds perfect, the knobs are perfect, expression perfect... it's just the display. The fact is that I just don't know which I'm using! If I press the bank knob too much I can go way ahead and miss where I am. So I can't use it live anymore. In Brazil there are NO Line6 representatives which leads me to ask you guys if any of you had this issue or knows someone who had. What should I do? Purchase a new display from Line6 USA and ask for a floorboard repairshop to install? Any other tip? So far my only option would be selling it with a lower price as it is and purchase a new one... possibly the HD500X. Any tips, experiences, offers or maybe a gun with a bullet to help me get out of this issue? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodiruswandi Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hey guys, I don't bring any good news (for me). This week I just turned on my HD500 and look at the pictures for what happened. IMG_0140.JPG IMG_0141.JPG IMG_0143.JPG IMG_0144.JPG IMG_0145.JPG Well... I use it on gigs, rehearsals, etc... and I use about 5 banks live (5A->D, 6A->D, 7, 8 and 9), according to the guitar I'm using and the song. It sounds perfect, the knobs are perfect, expression perfect... it's just the display. The fact is that I just don't know which I'm using! If I press the bank knob too much I can go way ahead and miss where I am. So I can't use it live anymore. In Brazil there are NO Line6 representatives which leads me to ask you guys if any of you had this issue or knows someone who had. What should I do? Purchase a new display from Line6 USA and ask for a floorboard repairshop to install? Any other tip? So far my only option would be selling it with a lower price as it is and purchase a new one... possibly the HD500X. Any tips, experiences, offers or maybe a gun with a bullet to help me get out of this issue? :unsure: i have the same problem :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birro Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 i have the same problem :( I sold mine. It was impossible to use playing... only plugged in front of the computer, as I generally change patches 3-5 times in a song, and for each song I play on my band I have a different patch. Considering the used price I gave a 40% discount and sold it. Purchased a HD500X. IF the display is the same brand and present the same problem... it'll be goodbye Line6. However I truly don't believe they're using the same materials of the HD500 on electronics. I don't know where you're from, but in Brazil we have NO Line6 representatives for service. That's why I sold it "as is", so the new purchaser was able to keep the way it was but with the great sounding, or maybe try to find an electronic technician to fix it. If you have a Line6 representative where you live, try to quote the service. Sorry for not having better advices... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Display issues are sometimes caused by a power supply problem. If possible and at a reasonable price you might want to try a new PSU before repairing or selling it. https://www.globalfulfillment.net/gfsnet/line6/10Expand.aspx?ProductCode=98-030-0041 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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