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SP-404SX System Update Version 1.07

This system program updates the SP-404SX system program to the latest version 1.07.

Table of Contents

How to know the version
Update history
What you will need to update
Caution when performing the update
Getting the update file
Procedure for the update

How to know the version

Before you start, check the system program version of your SP-404SX.

Turn SP-404SX power off.
While holding down [MARK], turn power ON.
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 the SD memory card of the specific model number.

[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 done, the display remains as "- - -"until the sampled data saved. Don't turn off the product until it returns to the BPM display.

[BUG FIX]
The following bug was fixed.

SD Card might be unable to use with the SP-404SX any more which was erased by the "Disk Utility" comes with Mac OS X.

What you will need to update your SP-404SX

SP-404SX
A USB cable included in a SP-404SX
A SD Card (We recommend the SD Card came with SP-404SX)
* The SD card need to be formatted on a SP-404SX and have 2MB or more free space.
A computer with a SD Card Reader/Writer.

Caution when performing the update

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 files named “sp404sx_up.bin” in the “sp404_sys_v107” folder.

Procedure for the update

Start your computer to setup a SD Card Reader/Writer.
Insert the SD card to the SD Card Reader/Writer.
Copy the extracted file "sp404sx_up.bin" onto the root directory of the SD card.
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 SD Card Reader/Writer. And then remove the SD card from the SD Card Reader/Writer.

[Macintosh]
Drag the Drive icon of the SD Card Reader/Writer into the trash in the dock. And then remove the SD card from the SD Card Reader/Writer.
Turn SP-404SX power off.
Insert the SD card to the SP-404SX.
Turn the SP-404SX power on. And then an update process starts automatically.
While update process, the "UPd" message will be displayed and the dot will blink on the display.
When the update processing is completed, the "Fin" message will be displayed.
(You will take about ten seconds to update.)
Turn the SP-404SX power off and remove the SD card from the SP-404SX.

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 the normal usage.

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