Kawai MP7 Software Update

Software Update
This document contains instructions for updating the system software of the Kawai MP7 professional stage piano.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to perform the software update.

Checking the software version

To check the current software version installed on the MP7, press
and hold the STORE button, then turn the instrument ON.
The current software (Program) version will be shown on the
first line of the LCD display.
If the Program version number is greater than or equal to the
update version, no further action is necessary.
* Turn the instrument OFF and ON to return to normal operation.
If the Program version number is lower than the update version,
please continue to follow the instructions below.

1. Prepare the USB memory device

Extract the software update ZIP file and copy the included .SYS
files to the root folder of a USB memory device.
* USB devices should be formatted to use the 'FAT' or 'FAT32' filesystems.

2. Connect the USB memory device

While the instrument is turned off:
Connect the prepared USB memory device to the USB port

3. Start the update

Press and hold buttons 6, 7, and 8 in the middle row of the
SOUND/SETUP section, then turn the instrument ON.
The update process will start automatically after a few seconds,
and status messages will be shown in the LCD display.
* Do not remove the USB memory device while the software update is in
progress.

4. Finish the update, disconnect the USB memory device

After approximately 60-90 seconds (depending on the number
of update files), a message will be shown in the LCD display,
indicating that the software update has been successful.
Disconnect the USB memory device, then press and hold the
POWER switch to turn the instrument OFF. When the instrument
is turned ON, the updated software will be used automatically.
* If the software update is unsuccessful, restart the process from step 1.
(MP7)
This update will clear any user-created SOUNDs/SETUPs stored in memory.
To retain this data, please use the AllBackup function before updating.
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