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JD-08 System Program ( Ver.1.02 )


HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your JD-08 before downloading the archive file.
  1. Make sure that the power to the unit is turned off, and connect the computer to the connector.
    * When driving by batteries, it is not necessary to connect the computer.
  2. Hold down [ 1 ] and turn on the power.
    The version appears on the 7-segment LED display.
  3. Switch off the power.

UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.02 ] NOV 2021
Bug Fixes
The following bugs have been fixed.
  • Minor bugs.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR JD-08
  • JD-08
  • USB cable (type-A <-> type-C. Dedicated charging cables cannot be used.)
    * The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
    * Provide a cable suitable for connection to the computer you're using.
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.

CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the JD-08. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your JD-08 while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the JD-08 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 "jd08jx08_sys_v102.zip" file on your computer to get the "jd08jx08_sys_v102" folder.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.

PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted file.
  • Never turn off the JD-08's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the JD-08 itself may be destroyed.
Please install the extracted system program file into your JD-08 according to the following procedure.
  1. Make sure that the power to the unit is turned off, and connect the computer to the connector.
  2. Hold down [ VALUE ] knob and turn on the power. [ up ] appears on the 7-segment LED display.
    And the JD-08 drive appears on the screen of the computer.
  3. Copy the update program (BQ6_UPA_up.bin) to the root folder of the JD-08 drive.
  4. Eject the JD-08 drive.
  5. Press [ VALUE ] knob.
    Updating starts and the progress (%) is displayed on the 7-segment LED display.
    [ End ] appears on the 7-segment LED display,the update has finished.
  6. Turn off the power.

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