Roland RC-3 User manual

RC-3 Restoring Factory Data Procedure
What you will need to update your RC-3
•RC-3
•USB cable (must be compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
•A computer with a USB connector (Windows, Mac)
Cautions With Restoring Factory Data
•When you copy the factory installed data to the RC-3, all data that was
previously in the unit’s memory will be lost. Please back up the data to
your computer before restoring the factory data. Refer to "Backing up to
your computer" in the owner's manual for this procedure.
•While restoring the factory data, DO NOT:
oTurn off the RC-3's power.
oDisconnect the USB cable.
oAllow your computer to enter suspend (standby) or hibernate mode,
restart it, or shut it down.
* Doing any of these while restoring the factory data could cause your
computer to freeze or result in the loss of all of the RC-3's data.
Restoring Factory Data Procedure
1. Open/extract the downloaded “rc3_demo_data.zip” file on your computer.
A “rc3_demo_data” folder and a “RC-3 Restoring Factory Data
Procedure.pdf” file will appear in the window.
* Do not change the names of any of the extracted files or folders.
2. Turn on the power to the RC-3 (insert a plug into the OUTPUT A jack.)
3. Connect the RC-3 to your computer via a USB cable. When the
connection to the computer has completed, the RC-3 display will indicate
"Cn" and the following occurs:
Windows:
Within My Computer (or Computer), a "BOSS_RC-3" (or Removable Disk)
appears.
Mac:
On the desktop, a "BOSS_RC-3" icon appears.
Note: For the RC-3 to make a USB connection, the playback must be
stopped.
4. Recovering demo data from your computer to the RC-3
A. Double click on the BOSS_RC-3 drive. A window opens with a
“ROLAND” folder inside.
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B. Delete this "ROLAND" folder.
C. Double click on the downloaded "rc3_demo_data" folder. A window
opens with a “ROLAND” folder inside.
D. Copy (drag and drop) this "ROLAND" folder to the BOSS_RC-3 drive
described in step A.
* Do not just copy the “rc3_demo_data” folder. Open the
“rc3_demo_data” folder and copy the “ROLAND” folder inside.
5. When copying has completed, disconnect the USB connection as follows.
Windows 7:
In the lower right of your screen, click "Eject RC-3."
Windows Vista / Windows XP:
In the lower right of your computer screen, click "Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device."
Mac OS:
Drag the "BOSS_RC-3" icon to the trash ("Eject" icon).
6. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.
7. The RC-3 display will indicate “dC” and the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] will blink.
Press the RHYTHM [ON/OFF] button to return to normal operation.
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