Initialize To Factory Default; How To Upgrade The Mpc5000 - Akai MPC5000 Reference Manual

198 Other Settings

Initialize To Factory Default

The global settings found in the MPC5000 (listed below) are saved to the internal Flash Memory and stored when the
MPC5000 is turned off. You can re-initialize the Factory Preset settings using the following procedure.
01. Turn the MPC5000 on while holding the [ERASE] button.
02. Release the [ERASE] button after the display shows [MPC5000 (##MB installed)].
Now the MPC5000 is reset to the Factory Preset settings. The following global settings are stored in the MPC5000:
Timing Correct (all values)
Click/Metronome (all values)
Step Edit Options (Auto Step Increment, Record Note Duration)
Active track receive channel
Soft thru
Sequence Change by Program Change
Pad to Internal Sounds
Sync in
Sync out
Master level
Sustain pedal to duration
Truncate duration

How to Upgrade the MPC5000

Download and Copy the OS bin file to a Compact Flash Card
01. Go to: http://www.akaipro.com/mpc5000
02. Click on, Docs & Downloads.
03. Click on the link titled MPC5000 - Firmware Update [v1.01].
04. On the next page, click the link titled MPC5000 - Firmware Update.
05. Once downloaded to your computer, uncompress the file titled mpc5000_os_***.zip - ( "***" represents the
latest OS version). The file you'll download is a .zip file that needs to be uncompressed, or un-zipped. Many
computers come with a utility pre-installed to un-zip .zip files. Simply double-clicking on the .zip file will often
open the utility and allow you to uncompress the file.
Windows Users:
If double-clicking the file does not automatically uncompress it, try right-clicking the file, and selecting Explore, or Extract. These options should
allow you to access the contents of the file.
If needed, you can download a free un-zipping utility for the PC called WinRar at http://download.com
Macintosh Users:
Macintosh users of OS 10.3 or later can simply double-click the file to un-zip it.
Macintosh users of earlier operating systems can download a free unzipping utility called Stuffit Expander at
http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/trial.html
Once un-zipped, you'll have a .bin file, which needs to copied to a Compact Flash Card. The file will be called MPC5000_OS.bin.
06. Insert a Compact Flash Card into the MPC5000.
07. Power up the MPC5000.
08. Press the MODE button, then press DISK [Pad 3].
09. Press USB [F4].
10. Connect a USB cable from the USB Port on the rear of the MPC5000 to a USB port on your computer. The
MPC5000 display will change from USB TRANSFER MODE (Disconnected) to Connected.
Record Aftertouch
Tap average
Flash Tempo LED
Mute/Stop of One Shot Samples
ADAT Channel
Footswitches
Pad Sensitivity and Curve
Autoload
Mute Options (Record, Play, Instant)
Mixer Automation Record Options
Record Sample Options