Roland cakewalk A-300PRO Operating and maintenance manual

SERVICE NOTES
Issued by RJA
Copyright © 2010 Roland Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission
of Roland Corporation.
CC-KWS17058671E0
Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Revise Information
Dec. 3, 2010 p. 3, p. 19 Added parts.
Jun. 27, 2011 p. 23 Corrected an error.
May. 30, 2012 p. 18 Changed supply unit.

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Table of Contents
Cautionary Notes ..............................................................2
Specifications .....................................................................3
Location of Controls (Top)...............................................4
Location of Controls (Top) Parts List .............................4
Location of Controls (Jack) ..............................................5
Exploded View ..................................................................6
Exploded View Parts List.................................................7
Plain View ..........................................................................8
Plain View Parts List.........................................................9
Where to Apply Tape .....................................................10
Keyboard Parts List (A-800PRO) ..................................11
Keyboard Parts List (A-500PRO) ..................................12
Keyboard Parts List (A-300PRO) ..................................13
Wiring Diagram...............................................................14
Block Diagram .................................................................16
Parts List ...........................................................................18
Verifying the Version Number......................................20
Data Backup and Restore Operations ..........................20
Performing a Factory Reset............................................20
Updating the System ......................................................21
Test Mode.........................................................................21
Cautionary Notes
Before beginning the procedure, please read
through this document. The matters described may
differ according to the model.
Back Up User Data!
User data may be lost during the course of the procedure. Refer to “Data
Backup and Restore Operations” (p. 20) in the Service Notes and save the
data. After completing the procedure, restore the backed-up data to the
product.
Part Replacement
When replacing components near the power-supply circuit or a heat-
generating circuit (such as a circuit provided with a heat sink or including a
cement resistor), carry out the procedure according to the instructions with
respect to the part number, direction, and attachment position (mounting so as
to leave an air gap between the component and the circuit board, etc.).
Parts List
A component whose part code is ******** will not be supplied as a service part
because one of the following reasons applies.
• Because it is supplied as an assembled part (under a different part code).
• Because a number of circuit boards are grouped together and supplied as
a single circuit board (under a different part code).
• Because supply is prohibited due to copyright restrictions.
• Because reissuance is restricted.
• Because the part is made to order (at current market price).
• Because it is carried in electronic data on the Roland web site.
• Because it is a package or an accessory irrelevant to the function
maintenance of the main body.
• Because it can be replaced with an article on the market. (battery or etc.)

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Specifications
A-300PRO/500PRO/800PRO: MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER
Keyboard
A-300PRO: 32 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
A-500PRO: 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
A-800PRO: 61 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
Controllers
Pads: [A1]–[A8]
Buttons: [B1]–[B4], [L1]–[L9]
Knobs: [R1]–[R9]
Sliders: [S1]–[S9]
Foot Pedals: HOLD (P1), EXPRESSION (P2)
Bender Lever: BENDER, MODULATION
Keyboard Aftertouch: AFTERTOUCH
[VALUE] knob
Buttons
[act] button, [ ] button, [ ] button, [DUAL] button, [SPLIT] button,
[UPPER] button, [LOWER] button, [SHIFT] button, [TRANSPOSE] button,
OCTAVE [-] [+] button
Display
16 characters, 2 lines LCD (with Backlight)
Side Panel
[POWER] Switch (USB/OFF/DC)
[MIDI MERGE] Switch (ON/OFF)
Connectors
HOLD (P1) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type
EXPRESSION (P2) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
USB Connector
DC IN Jack
Power Supply
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus Power
Current Draw
300 mA (AC Adaptor)
300 mA (USB Bus Power)
Dimensions
A-300PRO: 605.9 (W) x 250.8 (D) x 91.4 (H) mm
23-7/8 (W) x 9-7/8 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches
A-500PRO: 838.9 (W) x 250.8 (D) x 91.4 (H) mm
33-1/16 (W) x 9-7/8 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches
A-800PRO: 1001.9 (W) x 250.8 (D) x 91.4 (H) mm
39-1/2 (W) x 9-7/8 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches
Weight
A-300PRO: 2.9 kg / 6 lbs 7 oz
A-500PRO: 3.8 kg / 8 lbs 7 oz
A-800PRO: 4.5 kg / 9 lbs 15 oz
Accessories
A-PRO CD-ROM (#********)
Cakewalk Production Plus Pack DVD-ROM (#********)
USB Cable (#********) (#03237578)
Owner’s Manual (#5100009796)
Cakewalk Production Plus Pack installation guide (#********)
License agreement (#********)
Options
Pedal Switch: DP-2/DP-10
Expression Pedal: EV-5/EV-7
AC Adaptor
* Printed matters will not be supplied after the end of the production. Then,
download the electronic file from the Roland web site.
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Location of Controls (Top)
fig.panel-Top.eps@L
Location of Controls (Top) Parts List
2
3
13 14
1 4
9
612
7
5
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
1 5100009116 LCD 221-1162-1357 1
2 04347489 RUBBER SW 4P-A1 3
3 5100009787 RUBBER SW 3P 1
4 04347467 J R-KNOB ELA-ENC BLK/SLV 1
5100010936 ENCODER EC12D1524403 1
40122490 DOUBLE-FACED TAPE #500 W5MM 20M 40P -
5 04780456 LED (RED) L-314ED 12
6 5100011370 LED KPT-2012SECK 1
7 03234723 BENDER PB-H0204 1
9 04564567 R-KNOB ZD S-ELA BLK/SLV 990-06021-10-02 9
04566989 ROTARY POTENTIOMETER F-09KH14 B50K L20FNC*7 9
10 5100009791 S-KNOB S BLK MNP 9
04566990 SLIDE POTENTIOMETER F-4505N B50K L10 P(P) 9
11 5100011370 LED KPT-2012SECK 8
12 5100011370 LED KPT-2012SECK 9
13 5100009788 RUBBER SW 4P 1
14 5100009789 RUBBER SW 5P 1
15 5100009786 RUBBER PAD 1

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fig.panel-Top.eps@R
Location of Controls (Jack)
fig.panel-Side.eps
15
10
11
54 6
2 3
1
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q'ty
1 02341634 DC JACK HTJ-020-05A (610-00100-04-00) 1
2 03567023 SLIDE SWITCH SSSF12A000 1
3 5100010665 USB CONNECTOR B TYPE FEMALE 2549A-04G2T 1
4 03568145 SLIDE SWITCH SSAA120200 1
5 02892878 DIN(MIDI) JACK 2DJ-00600003 2
6 00569278 6.5MM JACK LGR4609-7100F 2

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Exploded View
fig.bunkaizu-all.eps
View 1
View 4
View 2
View 3
17
13
4
6
7
10
8
20
11
18
26
27
28
13
12
14
15
21
22
16
19
25
24
23
29

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Exploded View Parts List
* The LCD cover is not available as a single item. Replace the Top Case Assy.
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
1 04347467 J R-KNOB ELA-ENC BLK/SLV 1
3 04564567 R-KNOB ZD S-ELA BLK/SLV 990-06021-10-02 9
4 5100009791 S-KNOB S BLK MNP 9
6 5100010364 TOP CASE ASSY for A-800Pro 1
5100010363 TOP CASE ASSY for A-500Pro 1
5100010362 TOP CASE ASSY for A-300Pro 1
7 03234723 BENDER PB-H0204 1
8 5100009787 RUBBER SW 3P 1
10 04347489 RUBBER SW 4P-A1 3
11 5100009745 RVR BOARD ASSY 1
12 5100009748 SVR BOARD ASSY 1
13 5100009786 RUBBER PAD 1
14 5100009785 PRESSURE SENSOR SHEET 1
15 5100009742 PAD BOARD ASSY 1
16 5100009736 PANEL BOARD ASSY 1
17 5100013388 INSULATING SHEET RVR 1
18 5100013387 INSULATING SHEET SVR 1
19 5100009116 LCD 221-1162-1357 1
20 5100009788 RUBBER SW 4P 1
21 5100009789 RUBBER SW 5P 1
22 5100009739 SW BOARD ASSY 1
23 5100009733 MAIN BOARD ASSY 1
24 5100011760 INSULATING SHEET 1
25 5100011759 SHIELD SHEET 1
26 5100009855 KEYBOARD ASSY for A-800Pro 1
5100009856 KEYBOARD ASSY for A-500Pro 1
5100009858 KEYBOARD ASSY for A-300Pro 1
27 04347612 REINFORCE BAR for A-800Pro 1
04347567 REINFORCE BAR for A-500Pro 1
04347501 REINFORCE BAR for A-300Pro 1
28 5100009813 BOTTOM CASE for A-800Pro 1
5100009811 BOTTOM CASE for A-500Pro 1
5100009809 BOTTOM CASE for A-300Pro 1
29 12359137 RUBBER FOOT for A-800Pro 5
12359137 RUBBER FOOT for A-500Pro, 300Pro 4

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Plain View
fig.bunkaizu-H.eps
a a
a
a
a
c
a
a
a
e
d
b
ee
View 1
View 2
View 3
View 4

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Plain View Parts List
View 1
View 2
View 3
View 4
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
a 40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC 36
b 40129789 SCREW M2.6X6 BINDING MACHINE FE BZC 4
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
a 40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC 2
c 40011301 SCREW 3X6 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC 4
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
a 40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC 2
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
800PRO 500PRO 300PRO
a 40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC 5 4 3
d 40011334 SCREW 3X12 BINDING TAPTITE-P FE BZC 12 10 8
e 40012490 SCREW 4X10 BINDING TAPTITE P BZC 13 11 8

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Where to Apply Tape
To protect the wiring, affix tape at the locations shown in the following figures.
fig.R0013435.eps
(White tape, 3 locations: #40122556 DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE TAPE)
fig.R0013438.eps
(White tape, 1 location: #40122556 DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE TAPE)
fig.R0013439.eps
(White tape, 2 locations: #40122556 DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE TAPE)
(Black tape, 1 location: #40122812 ACETATE TAPE)
fig.R0013442.eps
(Black tape, 3 locations: #40122812 ACETATE TAPE)
(Black tube, 1 location: #5100011059 RUBBER TUBE)
fig.encoder.eps
(Double-sided tape, 1 location: #40122490 DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE
TAPE)

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Keyboard Parts List (A-800PRO)
fig.key-MSK2.eps
10
2
6
7
8
4
5
1 3
9 a
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
5100009855 KEYBOARD ASSY MSK-2 61KEY AFT (W/O CABLE)
1 03786378 NATURAL KEY C FOR MSK-2 5
03786389 NATURAL KEY D FOR MSK-2 5
03786390 NATURAL KEY E FOR MSK-2 5
03786401 NATURAL KEY F FOR MSK-2 5
03786412 NATURAL KEY G FOR MSK-2 5
03786423 NATURAL KEY A FOR MSK-2 5
03786434 NATURAL KEY B FOR MSK-2 5
03786445 NATURAL KEY C’ FOR MSK-2 1
2 03786456 SHARP KEY FOR MSK-2 25
3 03786312 KEY FELT MSK-2 HOOK T2.5X870X5.5 1
4 03456967 COILED SPRING MSK-1 NATURAL KEY 36
03456978 COILED SPRING MSK-1 SHARP KEY 25
5 03786301 KEY FELT MSK-2 BACK T3.0X840X6.0 1
6 04230834 RUBBER SWITCH 12P FOR MSK-1/MSK-2 4
04230845 RUBBER SWITCH 13P FOR MSK-1/MSK-2 1
7 03786345 PWB KEYBOARD LOW ASSY FOR MSK-2 36KEYS 1
03786356 PWB KEYBOARD HI ASSY FOR MSK-2 25KEYS 1
8 ******** CHASSIS KEYBOARD FOR MSK-2 1
9 04348667 AFTERTOUCH SENSOR 1
10 03786334 KEY FELT MSK-2 BOTTOM T2.5X840X10 1
a 40011189 SCREW 3X8 PAN TAPTITE-P FE ZC 34

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Keyboard Parts List (A-500PRO)
fig.key-MSK2.eps
10
2
6
7
8
4
5
1 3
9 a
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
5100009856 KEYBOARD ASSY MSK-2 49KEY AFT (W/O CABLE)
1 03786378 NATURAL KEY C FOR MSK-2 4
03786389 NATURAL KEY D FOR MSK-2 4
03786390 NATURAL KEY E FOR MSK-2 4
03786401 NATURAL KEY F FOR MSK-2 4
03786412 NATURAL KEY G FOR MSK-2 4
03786423 NATURAL KEY A FOR MSK-2 4
03786434 NATURAL KEY B FOR MSK-2 4
03786445 NATURAL KEY C’ FOR MSK-2 1
2 03786456 SHARP KEY FOR MSK-2 20
3 5100009931 KEY FELT MSK-2 HOOK T2.5X695X5.5 1
4 03456967 COILED SPRING MSK-1 NATURAL KEY 29
03456978 COILED SPRING MSK-1 SHARP KEY 20
5 5100009933 KEY FELT MSK-2 BACK T3.0X677X6.0 1
6 04230834 RUBBER SWITCH 12P FOR MSK-1/MSK-2 3
04230845 RUBBER SWITCH 13P FOR MSK-1/MSK-2 1
7 03897389 PWB KEYBOARD ASSY 990-02067-10-00 1
8 ******** CHASSIS KEYBOARD FOR MSK-2 1
9 04348590 AFTERTOUCH SENSOR 1
10 5100009935 KEY FELT MSK-2 BOTTOM T2.5X677X10 1
a 40011189 SCREW 3X8 PAN TAPTITE-P FE ZC 28

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Keyboard Parts List (A-300PRO)
fig.key-MSK2.eps
10
2
6
7
8
4
5
1 3
9 a
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
5100009858 KEYBOARD ASSY MSK-2 32KEY AFT (W/O CABLE)
1 03786378 NATURAL KEY C FOR MSK-2 2
03786389 NATURAL KEY D FOR MSK-2 2
03786390 NATURAL KEY E FOR MSK-2 2
03786401 NATURAL KEY F FOR MSK-2 3
03786412 NATURAL KEY G FOR MSK-2 3
03786423 NATURAL KEY A FOR MSK-2 3
03786434 NATURAL KEY B FOR MSK-2 3
03786445 NATURAL KEY C’ FOR MSK-2 1
2 03786456 SHARP KEY FOR MSK-2 13
3 5100009930 KEY FELT MSK-2 HOOK T2.5X465X5.5 1
4 03456967 COILED SPRING MSK-1 NATURAL KEY 19
03456978 COILED SPRING MSK-1 SHARP KEY 13
5 5100009932 KEY FELT MSK-2 BACK T3.0X457X6.0 1
6 04230834 RUBBER SWITCH 12P FOR MSK-1/MSK-2 2
04230845 RUBBER SWITCH 13P FOR MSK-1/MSK-2 1
7 03897367 PWB KEYBOARD ASSY 990-02067-10-00 1
8 ******** CHASSIS KEYBOARD FOR MSK-2 1
9 04348434 AFTERTOUCH SENSOR 1
10 5100009934 KEY FELT MSK-2 BOTTOM T2.5X457X10 1
a 40011189 SCREW 3X8 PAN TAPTITE-P FE ZC 20

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Wiring Diagram
fig.wiring.eps@L
No. Part Code Part Name Description Q’ty
1 04569956 WIRING BAN CARD 16X120 4
2 02341967 WIRING 4X50-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
3 5100010126 WIRING 6X80-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
4 5100010128 WIRING 12X300-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
5 5100010127 WIRING 11X140-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
6 ******** LCD SIGNAL WIRING included in LCD Unit (#5100009116) 1
7 ******** LCD POWER WIRING included in LCD Unit (#5100009116) 1
8 5100010129 BAN CARD FWR-P=1.00-K1-22-600 MOONPO 1
9 04569934 WIRING CA ASSY 26WAY 240+550MM W/2 for A-800Pro 1
04569890 WIRING CA ASSY 26WAY 400MM W/2 HX2 for A-500Pro 1
04569945 WIRING CA ASSY 26WAY 350MM W/2 HX2 for A-300Pro 1
10 04348667 AFTERTOUCH SENSOR included in Keyboard Assy (#5100009855) for A-800Pro 1
04348590 AFTERTOUCH SENSOR included in Keyboard Assy (#5100009856) for A-500Pro 1
04348434 AFTERTOUCH SENSOR included in Keyboard Assy (#5100009858) for A-300Pro 1

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fig.wiring.eps@R

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Block Diagram
fig.block.eps@L

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fig.block.eps@R

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Parts List
fig.-part1-e.eps
Safety Precautions:
The parts marked have
safety-related characteristics. Use
only listed parts for replacement.
Note: The parts marked # are new. (initial parts) The description “Q’ty” means a necessary number of the parts per one product.
Due to one or more of the following reasons,
parts with parts code ******** cannot be supplied as service parts.
• Part supplied only as a component in a complete assembly
• Copyright does not permit the part to be supplied
• Part is sold commercially
CASING
# 5100009813 BOTTOM CASE for A-800Pro 1
# 5100009811 BOTTOM CASE for A-500Pro 1
# 5100009809 BOTTOM CASE for A-300Pro 1
# 5100010364 TOP CASE ASSY for A-800Pro 1
# 5100010363 TOP CASE ASSY for A-500Pro 1
# 5100010362 TOP CASE ASSY for A-300Pro 1
CHASSIS
04347612 REINFORCE BAR (750-06023-01-00) for A-800Pro 1
04347567 REINFORCE BAR (750-06022-01-00) for A-500Pro 1
04347501 REINFORCE BAR (750-06021-01-00) for A-300Pro 1
KNOB, BUTTON
04347467 J R-KNOB ELA-ENC BLK/SLV 1
04564567 R-KNOB ZD S-ELA BLK/SLV 990-06021-10-02 9
# 5100009791 S-KNOB S BLK MNP 9
# 5100009786 RUBBER PAD 1
04347489 RUBBER SW 4P-A1 3
# 5100009787 RUBBER SW 3P 1
# 5100009788 RUBBER SW 4P 1
# 5100009789 RUBBER SW 5P 1
SWITCH
# 5100000052 SLIDE SWITCH SSYB-22D01-G2-OA 2
03567023 SLIDE SWITCH SSSF12A000 1
04567001 SLIDE SWITCH SKC-22D02-G8-NA 1
03568145 SLIDE SWITCH SSAA120200 1
JACK, EXT TERMINAL
00569278 6.5MM JACK LGR4609-7100F 2
02341634 DC JACK HTJ-020-05A (610-00100-04-00) 1
02892878 DIN(MIDI) JACK 2DJ-00600003 2
# 5100010665 USB CONNECTOR B TYPE FEMALE 2549A-04G2T 1
DISPLAY UNIT
# 5100009116 LCD 221-1162-1357 1
BENDER UNIT
03234723 BENDER PB-H0204 1
KEYBOARD ASSY
# 5100009855 KEYBOARD ASSY MSK-2 61KEY AFT (W/O CABLE) for A-800Pro 1
# 5100009856 KEYBOARD ASSY MSK-2 49KEY AFT (W/O CABLE) for A-500Pro 1
# 5100009858 KEYBOARD ASSY MSK-2 32KEY AFT (W/O CABLE) for A-300Pro 1
PWB ASSY
# 5100009733 MAIN BOARD ASSY 1
# 5100011714 PANEL SHEET ASSY 1
* This unit includes the following parts.
# 5100009736 PANEL BOARD ASSY 1
# 5100009739 SW BOARD ASSY 1
# 5100009742 PAD BOARD ASSY 1
# 5100011715 VOLUME SHEET ASSY 1
* This unit includes the following parts.
# 5100009745 RVR BOARD ASSY 1
# 5100009748 SVR BOARD ASSY 1

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DIODE
04780456 LED (RED) L-314ED 13
# 5100011370 LED KPT-2012SECK 18
POTENTIOMETER
04566989 ROTARY POTENTIOMETER F-09KH14 B50K L20FNC*7 9
04566990 SLIDE POTENTIOMETER F-4505N B50K L10 P(P) 9
ENCODER
# 5100010936 ENCODER EC12D1524403 1
WIRING, CABLE
02341967 WIRING 4X50-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
# 5100010126 WIRING 6X80-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
# 5100010127 WIRING 11X140-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
# 5100010128 WIRING 12X300-P2.0-PHR-PHR-F 1
5100003578 WIRING 20624 FWR-P=1.00-K1-16-80 1
# 5100010129 BAN CARD FWR-P=1.00-K1-22-600 MOONPO 1
04569956 WIRING BAN CARD 16X120 3
04569934 WIRING CA ASSY 26WAY 240+550MM W/2 for A-800Pro 1
04569890 WIRING CA ASSY 26WAY 400MM W/2 HX2 for A-500Pro 1
04569945 WIRING CA ASSY 26WAY 350MM W/2 HX2 for A-300Pro 1
PICK UP, SENSOR
# 5100009785 PRESSURE SENSOR SHEET 1
SCREWS
# 40129789 SCREW M2.6X6 BINDING MACHINE FE BZC 4
40011301 SCREW 3X6 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC 4
40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC for A-800Pro 45
40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC for A-500Pro 44
40011312 SCREW 3X8 BINDING TAPTITE P FE BZC for A-300Pro 43
40011334 SCREW 3X12 BINDING TAPTITE-P FE BZC for A-800Pro 12
40011334 SCREW 3X12 BINDING TAPTITE-P FE BZC for A-500Pro 10
40011334 SCREW 3X12 BINDING TAPTITE-P FE BZC for A-300Pro 8
40012490 SCREW 4X10 BINDING TAPTITE P BZC for A-800Pro 13
40012490 SCREW 4X10 BINDING TAPTITE P BZC for A-500Pro 11
40012490 SCREW 4X10 BINDING TAPTITE P BZC for A-300Pro 8
MISCELLANEOUT
# 5100011759 SHIELD SHEET 1
# 5100011760 INSULATING SHEET 1
# 5100011761 LCD SHIELD SHEET 1
# 5100013387 INSULATING SHEET SVR 1
# 5100013388 INSULATING SHEET RVR 1
12359137 RUBBER FOOT SJ-5012 BLK for A-800Pro 5
12359137 RUBBER FOOT SJ-5012 BLK for A-500Pro, 300Pro 4
# 5100011059 RUBBER TUBE BLACK 8X11.6 20M -
40122556 DOUBLE FACED ADHESIVE TAPE #575X W30MM 30M 10P 30CM -
40122490 DOUBLE-FACED TAPE #500 W5MM 20M 40P -
40122812 ACETATE TAPE NITTO NO.5 BLK W15MM 30M -
ACCESSORIES (Standard)
# 5100013214 TEMPLATE SHEET L 1
# 5100013215 TEMPLATE SHEET R 1
# 5100009795 OWNER’S MANUAL JAPANESE 1
# 5100009796 OWNER’S MANUAL ENGLISH 1
03237578 USB CONNECT CORD(SKY BLUE) YAF11-1118 2M CERTIFIED 1

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Mar. 2010 A-300PRO, A500PRO, A-800PRO
Verifying the Version
Number
1. Connect the AC adaptor.
2. Hold down act and B1 and set the POWER switch to DC.
The version number is displayed on the LCD screen.
3. Switch off the power.
Data Backup and Restore
Operations
Executing a factory reset, system update, or the Test Mode causes user data
stored in the unit’s memory to be lost. Make a backup beforehand. User data is
of the following three types.
• Control Maps
• System settings
• Keyboard split settings
Backing Up and Restoring
Control Maps
Items Required
• Computer (Windows XP)
• USB cable
• A-PRO Driver
• A-PRO Editor
* Obtain A-PRO Driver and A-PRO Editor at the web pages shown below, and
install and set them up on the computer described above.
http://www.roland.co.jp/
http://www.roland.com/
* Refer to page 23 of the owner’s manual, “MIDI Port Assignments,” and make
the setting for the MIDI port for A-PRO Editor.
Backing Up Control Maps
1. Refer to page 31 of the owner’s manual, “Receiving a Control Map from
the A-PRO,” and receive the unit’s Control Map (Control Map number 1)
with A-PRO Editor.
2. Refer to page 32 of the owner’s manual, “Saving a Control Map on Your
Computer,” and save Control Map (1) on the computer as a file.
* Name the saved file so that the Control Map number is obvious.
3. Repeat steps 1and 2to save Control Map numbers 2through 19 in the
same way.
Restoring Control Maps
1. Refer to page 32 of the owner’s manual, “Loading a Control Map that was
Saved on Your Computer,” and import the Control Map backed up on
the computer (Control Map number 1) into A-PRO Editor.
2. Refer to page 31 of the owner’s manual, “Transmitting a Control Map to
the A-PRO,” and send the Control Map in A-PRO Editor (Control Map
number 1) to the unit.
3. Repeat steps 1and 2to send Control Maps 2through 19 to the unit in the
same way.
Backing Up and Restoring
System Settings
System settings cannot be backed up onto external media, and so the
respective setting values need to be written down on paper.
Refer to page 57 of the owner’s manual, “System Settings (EDIT Mode),” and
write down the values, then re-input them into the unit after servicing and
testing have been completed.
Backing Up and Restoring
Keyboard Settings
Keyboard settings cannot be saved onto external media, so follow the steps
below to write them down on paper.
* Three sets of keyboard settings (Split, Dual, and Lower) are saved in the A-
PRO.
1. In A-PRO Editor, go to the Option menu and click Show Keyboard
Panel.
The Keyboard Set Window appears.
2. At the Keyboard Set Window, select Split, then click the Receive button.
The settings of the A-PRO unit are imported into A-PRO Editor.
3. Write down the values of the imported settings on paper.
4. Carry out steps 2and 3in the same way for Dual and Lower as well.
When servicing and testing have been completed, display the Keyboard Set
Window again, update all written-down setting values for Split, Dual, and
Lower, then click the on-screen Transmit button.
Performing a Factory Reset
1. Press act and at the same time.
2. Turn the VALUE control to select Factory Reset, then press the VALUE
control.
The message SURE? is displayed.
To cancel the factory reset, then at this time, hold down SHIFT and press
KEYBOARD SPLIT.
3. To perform the factory reset, press the VALUE control.
A factory reset is executed.
* Never switch off the power until the message COMPLETE! appears.