Roland JD-Xi Supplementary Manual

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JD-Xi Program Update
This explains how to update the JD-Xi’s system program.
Checking the Version
Before you download the system program, check the version of
your JD-Xi.
1. Press the [Menu/Write] button.
2. Press the cursor [
J
] button several times to select
“Version Info,” and then press the [Enter] button.
VERSION INFO
Version 1.10
The screen shows the current version.
What You’ll Need for the Update
In order to update your JD-Xi, you’ll need the following items.
5 JD-Xi
5 Computer
5 USB cable
Download the System Program and
Uncompress the Compressed File
From the Roland website, download the update le to an
appropriate folder on your computer.
http://www.roland.com/
The downloaded le is a Zip-format archive, so you’ll need to
uncompress it after downloading.
When uncompression is nished, you’ll see a folder containing a
le named “jdxi_up.bin.”
Note When Updating
5 If this update occurs correctly, the contents of the JD-Xi’s
memory will not be lost; however as a safeguard against
unexpected accidents, we recommend that you save the
contents of the JD-Xi’s memory to your computer before you
perform the update. For details, refer to “Backing Up and
Restoring Your Data” in the owner’s manual.
5 If you use a USB cable to connect the JD-Xi to your computer
and execute a backup, a folder opens on your computer
screen, and you’ll see the folder “JD-Xi.” Copy this entire
“JD-Xi” folder to your computer. When restoring, you must
also copy the entire “JD-Xi” folder. Backup and restore will
not occur correctly if you copy only the “BACKUP” folder or
some of the les that are located within the “JD-Xi” folder.
5 When backing up or restoring data, the backup or restore
operation might not proceed even if you unmount the
JD-Xi connection on your computer. In this case, unmount
the connection on your computer, and then press the JD-Xi’s
[Exit] button.
5 If you’re using a Mac, you must press the JD-Xi’s [Exit] button
after you unmount the connection.
5 If numerous user data items were backed up, restore may
take about ten minutes.
Update Procedure
Follow the procedure below to install the program “jdxi_up.bin” in
your JD-Xi.
* Never turn o the JD-Xi’s power while the update is in
progress. Doing so may make the JD-Xi’s system unable to
start up correctly.
1. Using a USB cable, connect the JD-Xi to your
computer.
2. While holding down the [Tap] button, power-on the
JD-Xi.
3. When the screen indicates “UPDATE MODE,” release
the button.
The screen indicates “waiting le...” and a “JDXI” folder opens in the
screen of your computer.
waiting file...
4. Copy the update le (jdxi_up.bin) into the “JDXI”
folder.
5. On your computer, perform the appropriate
operation to disconnect (unmount) the JD-Xi.
The update begins.
When the update is nished, the screen indicates “nished.”
finished.
MEMO
5 In some cases, the update might not proceed when you
disconnect (unmount) the JD-Xi’s connection. If this occurs,
unmount the connection from your computer, and then
press the JD-Xi’s [Tap] button.
5 If you’re using a Mac, you must press the JD-Xi’s [Tap] button
after you unmount the connection.
6. Turn the power of the JD-Xi o, then on again.
JD-Xi Version 1.50 Supplementary Manual
© 2016 Roland Corporation

Roland JD-Xi Specifications

General

Pitch wheel	Yes
Product type	Digital/analog synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Compression, Delay, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Phaser, Reverberation
Backlight color	Red
Keyboard number of keys	37
Maximum polyphony (notes)	129
Reverberation effects quantity	6
USB ports quantity	1
Display type	LCD
Display number of lines	2 lines
Display number of characters	16
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	245 mm
Width	575 mm
Height	85 mm
Weight	2200 g