Roland SP-404SX Technical manual

SP-404SX System Update Version 1.07
This system program updates the SP-404SX system program to the latest version 1.07.
How to know the version
Before you start, check the system program version of your SP-404SX:
1. Turn off the power to the SP-404SX.
2. While holding down [MARK], turn the power ON.
3. The version will be displayed.
Note: * If this shows the latest version (Version 1.07 or later), there’s
no need to update your SP-404SX.
Update history
[Version 1.07]
[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.
●When you exchanged samples between two pads assigning a
WAV file and a AIFF file, the samples were lost.
[Version 1.06]
[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.
●SP-404SX might not detect certain SD memory cards.
[Version 1.05]
[IMPROVEMENT]
●After startup, the display remains as "- - -" until the unit can
start working and sound. It can be playable after the display
returns to BPM.
●After sampling is done, the display remains as "- - -" until
the sampled data is saved. Don't turn off the product until it
returns to the BPM display.
[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.
●An SD Card might be unusable with the SP-404SX which was
erased by the "Disk Utility" that comes with Mac OS X.
What you will need to update your SP-404SX
●SP-404SX
●A USB cable included with a SP-404SX
●An SD Card (We recommend the SD Card that came with the SP-
404SX)
* The SD card needs to be formatted on a SP-404SX and have
2MB or more free space.
●A computer with an SD Card Reader/Writer.
Caution when performing the update
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●Never apply this update data to any product other than the SP-404SX.
This update data may destroy the data or system program of other
products.
●A SD card for the normal usage (e.g. the card came with SP-404SX)
can be used for this updating. When you use it, we recommend that
you backup data on the SD card to your computer. Refer to the SP-
404SX owner's manual P.35 for backup operations.
●Be sure to power the unit using the AC adaptor. Executing the update
while running on only battery power may cause the update to fail and
result in incorrect operation if the batteries go dead before the update
finishes.
●Never power-off your SP-404SX while the update is in
progress!
●If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process,
the SP-404SX won’t be able to start up in normal operating mode. This
will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center
near you if this occurs.
●We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the
update procedure using this system program. Please perform the
update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
Getting the update file
Please open/extract the downloaded “sp404_sys_v107.zip” file on
your computer to get the update file named “sp404sx_up.bin” in
the “sp404_sys_v107” folder.
Procedure for the update
1. Start your computer to setup a SD Card Reader/Writer.
2. Insert the SD card to the SD Card Reader/Writer.
3. Copy the extracted file "sp404sx_up.bin" onto the root directory of
the SD card.
* Do not copy the “sp404_sys_v107” folder but the
actual “sp404sx_up.bin” inside the folder.
4. Un-mount the SD card through the correct procedure, then remove
from the SD Card Reader/Writer:
[ Windows ]
Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to
un-mount the USB memory and then disconnect the USB memory
from your computer.
[ Mac ]
Drag the Drive icon of the USB memory into the trash in the dock
and then remove the USB memory from your computer.
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5. Turn off the power to the SP-404SX.
6. Insert the SD card to the SP-404SX.
7. Turn the power on to the SP-404SX. The update process starts
automatically.
8. While updating, the "UPd" message will be displayed and the dot will
blink on the display.
9. When the update process is completed, the "Fin" message will be
displayed
10. Turn off the power to the SP-404SX and remove the SD card from the
SP-404SX.
11. Please verify the version number “1.07” with the procedure described
in “How to know the version” part of this document. After you
perform the update, you must delete the update file from the SD
memory card for normal usage.
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