Initializing, Backing-Up, Restoring; Returning To The Factory Settings (Factory Reset); Backing Up Data To Sd Card (Backup) - Roland TR-8S Reference Manual

Initializing, Backing-Up, Restoring

Returning to the Factory Settings
(FACTORY RESET)
Here's how to return the TR-8S to its factory-set state.
NOTE
Be aware that when you execute FACTORY RESET: ALL, the user
sample tones and user sample data are also erased.
1.
[UTILITY]
Press the button to make it light.
The UTILITY screen appears.
2.
Use the [VALUE] knob to select
Reset."
3.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The target selection screen appears.
Target Explanation
Returns all settings including patterns and kits
ALL
to their factory-set state.
Returns only the kit settings to their factory-set
KIT
state.
Returns only the patterns to their factory-set
PTN
state.
MEMO
You can also access the target select screen by holding down
the [CLEAR] button while you turn on the power.
4.
[VALUE]
Use the knob to select the target, and
press the [ENTER] button.
A confirmation message appears.
5.
To execute, use the [VALUE]
and press the [ENTER]
If you decide to cancel, use the
and then press the [ENTER]
6.
When the display indicates
power."
turn the TR-8S's power off and on again.
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"UTILITY: Factory
knob to select "OK,"
button.
[VALUE] knob to select "Cancel,"
button.
"Completed. Turn off

Backing Up Data to SD Card (BACKUP)

* If you want to make a backup, save the data (patterns, kits, system
settings) before you proceed. The backup will not include the pattern
or kit that you're currently editing (shown by an
system settings that you have not saved.
1.
Insert the SD card into the TR-8S.
2.
Press the [UTILITY] button to make it light.
The UTILITY screen appears.
3.
Use the [VALUE] knob to select
4.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The BACKUP:NAME screen appears.
MEMO
If a backup file already exists, the BACKUP:SELECT screen
appears.
To overwrite-save, select the existing backup file and press the
[ENTER] button.
If you select Save As and press the
BACKUP:NAME screen appears.
5.
Edit the name if necessary.
Controller Explanation
[VALUE] knob Change the character.
[UTILITY] button
Moves to the right.
[COPY] button Moves to the left.
[SHIFT] button
Deletes one character (Erase).
+[COPY] button
[SHIFT] button
Inserts one character (Insert).
+[UTILITY] button
[SHIFT] button
Switches between uppercase/lowercase/
+[VALUE] knob numerals.
6.
When you've finished inputting characters, press
[ENTER]
the button.
A confirmation message appears.
7.
To execute, use the [VALUE]
and press the [ENTER]
If you decide to cancel, use the
and then press the [ENTER]
"*" indication) or
"UTILITY: Backup."
[ENTER]
button, the
knob to select "OK,"
button.
[VALUE] "Cancel,"
knob to select
button.