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Supplementary Owner’s Manual for Wireless LAN Function (Version 1.03)
This document discusses the Wireless LAN Function that has been added in this version.
Please read this along with the BK-5 owner’s manual.
Check the version
The wireless LAN function was added in BK-5 version 1.03. If
the version is earlier than 1.03, download the update from
the support page (http://www.roland.com/support/) g
Downloads gproduct name (BK-5) gBK-5 System Program
Version 1.03, and update your BK-5.
* If this supplementary manual was included with the BK-5
you purchased, your instrument has already been updated to
version 1.03 or later; you do not need to update.
How to check the version
Select the [MENU] button g“Global” g“Utility” g“Version
Info”
What is Wireless LAN Function?
By inserting the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold separately) into
the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port, you’ll be able to use wirelesscompatible
applications (such as the “Air Recorder” iPhone app).
Items required to use the wireless LAN function
Wireless USB Adapter (sold separately: WNA1100-RL)
Wireless LAN access point (e.g., wireless LAN router) *1*2*3
Phone or iPad touch etc.
*1 The wireless LAN access point you use must support WPS. If
your wireless LAN access point does not support WPS, you can
connect using the procedure described in“Connecting to a
Wireless LAN Access Point That You Select” (p. 2).
*2 The ability to connect with all kinds of wireless LAN access
points is not guaranteed.
*3 If you’re unable to connect to the wireless LAN access point, try
connecting using Ad-Hoc mode (p. 3).
iPhone etc. Wireless LAN access point
(e.g., wireless LAN router)
Wireless LAN Wireless LAN
Wireless USB Adapter (sold
separately: WNA1100-RL)
BK-5
Basic Connection Method (Connect by
WPS)
The rst time you connect the BK-5 to a wireless network, you’ll need to
perform the following procedure (WPS) to join the wireless network.
This procedure is required only the rst time. (Once you’ve joined the
network, this procedure will no longer be necessary.)
What is WPS?
This is a standard that makes it easy to make security settings when
connecting to a wireless LAN access point. We recommend that you
use WPS when connecting to a wireless LAN access point.
1. Turn ON the power of the BK-5.
2. Insert the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold
separately) into the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port.
3. Press and hold the WPS button for three seconds while
taking care to hold it rmly with two ngers at least, to
prevent it from bending.
The indicator of the wireless USB Adapter ashes.
The Indicator ashes
WPS button
NOTE
If you apply excessive force to the USB adapter when pressing
the button, you may damage it.
4. Perform the WPS operation on your wireless LAN access
point (e.g., press and hold the WPS button on your
wireless LAN access point).
For details on WPS operation of your wireless LAN access point,
refer to the documentation for your wireless LAN access point.
Once successfully connected the indicator of the wireless USB
adapter lights steadily.
NOTE
The device (e.g., iPhone) running the app must be connected to
the same network.
MEMO
• The connection data is stored in memory when you perform
the WPS procedure; the device will automatically connect to the
wireless network next time.
• All connection data will be erased if you perform a factory reset.

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• Connection data is not included in a backup.
Icons in the display
The wireless LAN status is shown in the main page and in the
wireless menu when the wireless USB adapter is inserted.
Icon Explanation
Currently connected to the
wireless LAN access point. Three
bars are used to indicate the
signal level (the strength of the
connected wireless LAN access
point’s radio signal).
The wireless USB adapter is
inserted, but not connectedwith
a wireless LAN access point.
Ad-Hoc mode (p. 3).
wireless icon
Wireless LAN Function Settings
You can view or edit the wireless settings.
1. Select the MENU] button g“Wireless”.
The Wireless page will appear.
2. Rotate the dial to move the cursor to select the desired
parameter.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to enter to move in the
new page.
“Status”Indication
The rst row of the Wireless page shows the wireless LAN status.
Status Indication Explanation
Connected
Currently connected to the wireless LAN access point.
The identier (name) of the connected wireless LAN
access point is shown
Now Connecting A connection with the wireless LAN access point is being
established.
Not Connected The wireless USB adapter is inserted, but not connected
to a wireless LAN access point.
Not Available The wireless USB adapter is not inserted.
Ad-Hoc
Ad-Hoc mode (p. 3).
The Ad-Hoc SSID and Ad-Hoc Key are shown.
For details, refer to“Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode”(p.
3).
“Access Point”Indication
The second row of the Wireless page shows the Access Point connected.
To select an Access Point see“Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point
That You Select” p. 2
“Device Name”Indication
The third row of the Wireless page shows the Device Name.
The Device Name is BK-5 (Default). See““Wireless ID” (p. 3) to change
the device name.
“Select Access Point”Page
Move to a screen where you can choose a wireless LAN access point and
connect to it.
“Wireless Info”Page
Move to the screen to view the IP address and MAC address.
“Wireless Option”Page
Make settings for Wireless ID or Ad-Hoc mode (Ad-Hoc Mode).
See “Other Settings (Wireless Option)” p. 3
Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access
Point That You Select
This method lets you connect by choosing a wireless LAN access point
from the list that is displayed.
* Wireless standards 802.11g/n (2.4 GHz) and authentication
methods WPA/WPA2 are supported.
1. Select the [MENU] button g“Wireless” g“Select Access
Point”
After a short scan the Select Access Point list will appear.
•Theecurrently-connectedwirelessLANaccesspointisshownin
reverse.
•Torefreshthelist,exitandthenreenterthisscreen.
2. Choose the wireless LAN access point to which you want
to connect, and press the [ENTER] button.
•YouwillbeconnectedtotheselectedwirelessLANaccesspoint.
•Ifyou’reusingthiswirelessLANaccesspointforthersttime,
you’ll proceed to the authorization (AUTHORIZATION) screen.
•IfthisisawirelessLANaccesspointtowhichyouhaveconnected
in the past, just press the [ENTER] button and you’ll be connected.
Once successfully connected, you’ll be returned to the status
(WIRELESS) screen.
Authorization screen (Enter Passphrase)
3. Enter the security code (passphrase) of your wireless LAN
access point, and press the [ENTER] button.
For details on how to enter characters, refer to the BK-5 Owner’s
Manual.
* You cannot enter a space at the end of the passphrase.
Once successfully connected, you’ll be returned to the status

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mode will be unable to communicate with the Internet or with
another wireless device. However, an iPhone or other wireless
device that has cellular capability will be able to connect to the
Internet via the cellular connection.
Please be aware that if you use a cellular connection for Internet
connectivity, you may incur costs depending on your rate plan.
1. Select the [MENU] button g“Wireless” g“Wireless
Options”
The Wireless Options screen will appear.
2. Turn the Ad-Hoc Mode “On”.
You can use Channel to specify a channel (1–11) for Ad-Hoc mode.
Normally, you won’t need to change the channel. Try changing the
channel only if you have problems connecting.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Wireless screen.
The Ad-Hoc SSID (BK-5) and the Ad-Hoc Key (a ve-character text
string) will be displayed.
4. On the iPhone or other wireless device that you want to
connect, select the Ad-Hoc SSID to make the connection.
(For example, on an iPhone, choose [Settings] g[Wi-Fi]
g[Choose a Network] to select the above Ad-Hoc SSID.
A password entry screen will appear; enter the above Ad-
Hoc key.)
For details on how to connect to a wireless LAN from an iPhone or
other device, refer to the owner’s manual of that device.
5. When you want to end the Ad-Hoc mode connection,
restore the iPhone settings in [Settings] g[Wi-Fi] g
[Choose a Network] to their previous state.
* The Ad-Hoc Mode ON gOFF setting will take eect after you’ve
turned the unit o, then back on again.
Checking the IP Address and MAC
Address (WIRELESS INFO)
Here’s how to check the IP address and MAC address.
1. Select the [MENU] button g“Wireless” g“Wireless Info”.
“Wireless” screen.
Other Settings (Wireless Option)
1. Select the MENU] button g“Wireless” g“Wireless
Option”.
The Wireless Option screen will appear.
Parameter Explanation
Wireless ID
Species the nal digits of the BK-5’s device name and
Ad-Hoc SSID (BK-5) that will be shown as the instrument in
the wirelessly connected app.
Normally, you should specify “0,” but if you have more than
one of the same instrument, you can set the Wireless ID in
the range of 1–99 to change the device name and Ad-Hoc
SSID for each instrument, as follows.
If Wireless ID=0 “BK-5”(default value)
If Wireless ID=1, “BK-5_1”
:
If Wireless ID=99, “BK-5_99”
Ad-Hoc Mode
Turns Ad-Hoc mode on/o (default = “O”).
The Ad-Hoc Mode ON gOFF setting will take eect after
you’ve turned the unit o, then back on again.
Ad-Hoc
Channel
Species the channel (1–11) for Ad-Hoc mode (default
= 1).
* The Wireless Options settings are conrmed and saved when
exiting from the Wireless Options screen.
* The Ad-Hoc Mode ON gOFF setting will take eect after you’ve
turned the unit o, then back on again.
Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode
Here’s how to connect in Ad-Hoc mode.
Limitations
The iPad touch or other wireless device connected in Ad-Hoc
What is Ad-Hoc mode?
Ad-Hoc mode lets you connect the BK-5 directly to an iPhone
or other wireless device without using a wireless LAN access
point. This is a convenient way to use the BK-5 with an iPhone
or other wireless device if you’re in a location where the
wireless LAN access point you normally use is unavailable,
such as when you’re away from home.
Wireless USB Adapter (sold
separately: WNA1100-RL)
BK-5
iPhone etc.

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Troubleshooting
* For problems related to communication, refer also to the owner’s manual of your wireless LAN access point.
* For details on operating your wireless LAN access point, refer to its owner’s manual.
Problem Action
Can’t connect to a wireless LAN access point
• Make sure that your wireless LAN access point supports WPS.
If your wireless LAN access point does not support WPS, you can connect using the procedure described in
“Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point That You Select” (p. 2).
• Have you entered the correct password in the iPhone or other wireless device?
Disconnect and reconnect the wireless device and then enter the right BK-5 Ad-Hoc Key. (For example, on an
iPhone, to disconnect, choose [Settings] g[Wi-Fi], press the arrow icon on the right of the network name and
then press “Forget this Network”.
• The 802.11a/b wireless standard is not supported. Please use the 802.11g/n (2.4 GHz) wireless standard.
• The WEP authentication method is not supported. Please use the WPA or WPA2 authentication method.
• Make sure that DHCP is enabled for your wireless LAN access point.
• If you don’t get connected to the previously-connected wireless LAN access point when you turn on the power,
check and make sure the setting described in “Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode”(p. 3) is OFF.
• There is a limit to the connection data that can be remembered. Making a new connection may cause older
connection data to be deleted.
• All connection data will be deleted if you execute a factory reset.
• If the connection data has been deleted, please re-connect to the wireless LAN access point.
The display indicates“Access Point Not Supported,”and
can’t connect to the wireless LAN access point • This Access Point is not supported. Please use the WPA or WPA2 authentication method.
Communication is unstable
Communication may be unstable depending on the usage of the radio frequency spectrum.
If communication is unstable, the response may be sluggish, or if using audio communication, there may be
dropouts in the audio.
The following actions may improve the situation.
• Move the wireless LAN access point and the BK-5 closer to each other.
• Change the channel setting of the wireless LAN access point.
The BK-5 is not found in the instrument connections of
the app (such as the iPhone app Air Recorder)
• Is the BK-5 powered up?
• Is the wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL) inserted to the BK-5?
• Is the BK-5 connected to the wireless LAN?
• Are the BK-5 and the iPhone connected to the same network (the same wireless LAN access point)?
• Is the wireless LAN access point set to allow communication between wireless LAN devices?
For details on settings, refer to the owner’s manual of your wireless LAN access point.
Your iPhone or iPad touch won’t connect to the
Internet
• Is the wireless LAN access point connected to the Internet?
• Could you be connected in Ad-Hoc mode?
The iPad touch or other wireless device connected in Ad-Hoc mode will be unable to communicate with the
Internet or with another wireless device. However, an iPhone or other wireless device that has cellular capability
will be able to connect to the Internet via the cellular connection. Please be aware that if you use a cellular
connection for Internet connectivity, you may incur costs depending on your rate plan.
A wireless device such as an iPad touch that does not have cellular capability will become unable to connect to
the Internet in this case.
MEMO
The MAC address shows the value indicated on the bottom of
the wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold separately).