Verifying The Version Number; Data Backup And Restore Operations; Performing A Factory Reset - Roland ME-25 Service Notes

Feb. 2010
Verifying the Version
Number
1.
Connect an AC adaptor (PSA series).
2.
Turn down all controls all the way counterclockwise (minimum).
3.
Hold down [WRITE] and [EXTREME] and insert a plug into the INPUT
jack.
The power comes on, and after a dot is displayed for approximately two
seconds, the version is displayed on the 7-segment LED display.
4.
Press [EXIT] to transfer to the Test Mode.
Data Backup and Restore
Operations
Follow the steps described below to save patch and sound library data. Pedal-
calibration settings cannot be saved.
Items Required
• Computer (running Windows XP)
• USB cable
• MIDI sequencer program (SONAR series or the like)
• USB driver for the ME-25 (obtainable from http://www.roland.co.jp)
Sending Data to the Computer
1.
Use the USB cable to connect the ME-25 to the computer installed with
the USB driver for the ME-25.
2.
Turn down all controls all the way counterclockwise (minimum).
3.
Hold down [EXIT], [LEAD], and [EXTREME] and insert the plug into the
INPUT jack.
The message dU. appears on the 7-segment LED display.
The dot flashes while the ME-25 negotiates the connection to the
computer. When the connection has been established, the dot stops
flashing and stays lighted and the [CLEAN] LED lights up.
4.
Start the MIDI sequencer program on the computer and put the system in
standby for receiving SysEx data.
5.
Press [WRITE].
Data transmission starts. During sending, the triangular LEDs to the left
and right of the 7-segment LED display flash.
6.
When the triangular LEDs go dark, the SysEx data is saved in a file.
Receiving Data from the Computer
1.
Use the USB cable to connect the ME-25 to the computer installed with
the USB driver for the ME-25.
2.
Start the ME-25 is the normal performance mode.
3.
Play the MIDI sequencer program on the computer to send the backed-up
SysEx data.
When playback ends, the restore operation is complete.
* No operation is required on the ME-25.

Performing a Factory Reset

A Factory Reset in the User Mode (Owner's Manual p. 12) must not be
executed on a user's ME-25 in your care. When executing the Factory Reset, be
sure to follow the procedure described below. The ME-25 records the factory-
reset history. Executing this in the User Mode overwrites the record left by the
user.
1.
Adjust all knobs to their minimum settings.
2.
Hold down [WRITE], [CLEAN], and [EXTREME] and insert the plug into
the INPUT jack.
3.
When -- appears on the 7-segment LED display, press [EXIT] 16 times.
The message FA appears on the 7-segment LED display.
4.
Press [WRITE].
The message FA and dots appear on the 7-segment LED display.
Left dot: This indicates that a Factory Reset was executed when the
unit was shipped from the factory.
Right dot: This indicates that a Factory Reset has been executed by
the user one or more times.
* This history cannot be reset.
Continue with execution of the Factory Reset. Follow the procedure
shown below. To quit without executing the procedure, detach the plug
from the INPUT jack to switch off the power.
5.
Press [WRITE].
The triangular LEDs to the left and right of the 7-segment LED display
flash.
6.
Press [WRITE] a second time.
A Factory Reset is executed.
The display of 7-segment LED changes lighting to flashing. Keep the
power from being switched off while the LEDs are flashing.
When the Factory Reset is finished, the message Fn appears on the 7-
segment LED display.
7.
Detach the plug from the INPUT jack.
The power is switched off.
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