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GT-X Setup Manual page 115

Holding down the following whilst powering up the GT-5 to
enter the test mode:
[PEDAL ASSIGN] [NAME]
The [PEDAL ASSIGN] [NAME] combination is the only
method listed. There may be other combinations like the
GT-3, but they are unknown to me.
OK. So when you start up the factory-commissioning mode
you will first get a single page display. The first line will
display 'GT-5', and the second line informs you of the
software you are running. The display will look something
like 'ver. 1.0'. BTW, if you're running anything previous to
version 1.06, you really must upgrade your unit. The display
will then show "NOW DSP CHECKING" for 6 seconds,
then to a blank display (if everything is OK so far).
You then have two choices: run all the tests in order
(Automatic Test), or to jump to a specific test by number
(Manual Test).
To enter the Automatic
[FEEDBACKER/SLOWGEAR].
Then you are into the 18 steps to a commissioned
unit...each step starts automatically once the last step is
complete, unless the unit cannot determine when the test is
complete, in which case you need to press [EXIT] to
continue.
To enter the Manual Test Mode press: [PARAMETER
( )], then [WRITE] to start the selected test.
Select the desired test number using the [PARAMETER
( ) or ( )] buttons. Press the [WRITE] button to start the
test.
If you happen to have your unit plugged into an amp
and speaker you should hear a rather quiet continuous
tone at about 500Hz or so. DON'T turn your speaker
system up. In fact make sure it is at a VERY LOW
output...it could ruin your day later in the testing cycle.
The fact is, you really don't need (or probably want)
your GT-5 hooked up to an amp here- these test were
designed for the factory test bench.
1. LCD/LED, Switches
This test has two parts- testing the LCD display, the LED's
in the effect switches, and the switches themselves.
LCD/LED Test
This step merely lights up every single part of the GT-5
LCD display and all of the red LEDs on the effects buttons
and the five footswitches (1-5 and CTL). To move onto the
next step press [FEEDBACKER/SLOWGEAR].
© Copyright 2000-2002 Barry S. Pearce et al.
Section 27
Test Mode press:
Factory Rest/Commissioning
Switch Test
This step systematically forces you to press every button in
a specific order. The order is:
Effect Selector Buttons: Left to right, upper to
lower.
Pedal switches: B-C-5-4-3-2-1
If you press the wrong button, it will let you know with a
message on the LCD! As you press each button, its
associated LED (if any) is extinguished. This test therefore
checks that all your buttons/footswitches and their
associated LED's are functioning correctly. It is not
possible to exit this mode without following the test
through.
2. Expression Pedal Sweep Check
This simple test, like the last one, must be completed; there
is no way to bypass it. It is simply checking that the Top,
Bottom and Middle trigger points used for triggering the
internal pedal can be detected. To execute the test, start
with the EXP pedal fully forward, then simply bring the
EXP pedal all the way back. This should light up the middle
point. Push the pedal all the way forward, thus lighting the
top, and finally bring it all the way back again to light the
bottom. The test then goes on to try the same thing with an
EXP Pedal installed in EXP/CTL Jack 1 then EXP/CTL
Jack 2 (in that order). Once again, simply execute the test as
above. If you don't have an external EXP pedal then
connect your guitar to the GT-5 using a normal guitar lead,
and put the guitar volume control at max. First plug the lead
into the EXP/CTL1 or EXP/CTL2 socket (depending on
which you are trying to check). Push it all the way in. Then
pull it out – as you do so the middle and top will light up
and then push it all the way in once more to light the
bottom. You can then remove the guitar lead.
3. Encoder Check
This test checks the VALUE rotary dial. First click the
encoder wheel three clicks Clockwise; the display reads
"OK". Then three clicks Counter clockwise, and the display
reads "OK" again. A no-brainer, me thinks.
4. Battery Check
The display shows the battery voltage. Normal voltage is
3.1v-3.2v. According to the GT-5 Service Manual issued by
Roland, the battery low display comes on if the battery
voltage reaches 2.71v or less. If your battery voltage is
2.8v-2.9v it's probably time to prepare yourself for a battery
change. Certainly if you have a gig approaching change it,
but failing that, perform the change at 2.7v when the Battery
Low warning appears. Press [EXIT] to move onto the next
test.
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