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RP701 / F701 System Program (Ver.1.03)


HOW TO KNOW THE VERSION
Before you start, check the system program version of your RP701 / F701.

  1. Press the [] (settings) button.
  2. Turn the [] ( select/confirm ) knob to select "Version."
  3. Press the [] ( select/confirm ) knob.
    The version information is displayed.
    If this shows the latest version (version 1.03 or later), there's no need to update your RP701 / F701.
  4. Press the [] (settings) button.

UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.03 ]
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • In the Piano Every Day app (iOS and Android), performances in "One Week Master" cannot be recorded.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR RP701 / F701
  • RP701 / F701
  • USB Memory
    * The USB Memory need to be formatted on a RP701 / F701.
  • A computer with a USB connector ( Windows, Mac )
  • Update file downloaded from this page

CAUTIONS WITH THE UPDATE
  • We recommend that you save your user data to a USB memory before you perform the update. If a problem occurs and your user data is lost, you will be able to restore the original state by reloading the data you saved. For details on the procedure, refer to the following sections of the Owner's Manual.
    • Initializing the Memory (Format Media)
      * This formats the USB memory device.
    • Saving Piano Settings (Piano Setup Export)
    • Loading Piano Settings (Piano Setup Import)
    • Recording Your Keyboard Performance - Copying a recorded song
    * Please be aware that "Ambience Type" is not saved to the USB memory device.
  • Never power-off your while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the 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
Download the file named "rp701f701_sys_v103.zip".
The downloaded file is an archive file in zip format. Right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions. After expanding the file, the folder "rp701f701_sys_v103" holding the file "R079_UPA.BIN" will be appeared.

PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE

Creating the Update USB Memory
  1. Copy update files R079_UPA.BIN to the root directory of a USB Memory.

Update Procedure
  1. Make sure the unit's power is switched off, then connect the USB memory into the USB MEMORY port.
  2. Hold down [] (settings) button and switch on the power to the unit.
    Continue to hold down the [] (settings) button until " ===update=== " appears on the display.
  3. When the message " = update finished. = " appears, the update operation has finished.
    * The update operation takes about 2 minutes.
  4. Press and hold the power button to turn off the power.
    Detach the USB Memory from the digital piano.

    This completes the update operation. The new system program runs at the next startup.

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