FIRMWARE

Current Version - 3.01

It is strongly recommended that all users install this update.

To keep your GEORGE up to date with new features and enhancements, please download and install the GEORGE Updater.

Release Date	File Name	Size	Platform
08-05-2008	GEORGE Updater	930 KB	Mac (Mac OS X)
08-05-2008	GEORGE Updater	1.44 MB	PC (XP and above)

What's new in the release

Version 3.01

• Significantly faster iPod loading time
  In order to speed up iPod load for those with large music collections, we do not automatically load the Songs list when an iPod is inserted into George. This greatly improves load speed. If the user chooses to load the Songs list he/she can do that at any time and that load time will be the same as it has. Please note that the user will be locked out of navigating into a new iPod menu, re-syncing the iPod, pausing or un-pausing the iPod, going forward or backward or using Shuffle Songs until the Songs list is loaded. The user will get a message telling him/her that the list is loading and what percentage the loading is at currently.
  
  
• Volume Ramping
  In order to make George operation as smooth as possible we now ramp up the volume when switching between sources. We have also added the “volume ramp” feature for alarms for those who like to wake-up more gradually, which is user selectable from a number of preset values. This feature is found under Alarm settings.
  

• 24 hour Time
  Added a 24-hour time display option under System Settings.

Version 3.0

• Jukebox
  Similar to the “On-The-Go” playlist feature that is built into the iPod. Add a song to your Jukebox playlist by simply selecting it than pressing and holding the knob until GEORGE beeps once. You can continue to add music while the list is playing.
  
  
• Alpha Search
  Find the artist, album, genre or title you're looking for by partially or completely spelling the name.
  
  
• Alarm Scheduling
  Program Alarm1 and Alarm2 to go off only on the days you need them.

 

DOCUMENTATION

• Version 3.01 Release Notes
• Click here for a step by step video guide on installing GEORGE Firmware Update (Windows and Mac)
• Click here for a written step by step guide on installing GEORGE Firmware Update (Windows XP)
• Click here for a written step by step guide on installing GEORGE Firmware Update (Windows Vista)
• GEORGE Manual (PDF 1.9 MB)