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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
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