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MD-200 System Program (Ver.1.10)

HOW TO KNOW THE VERSION
Before you start, check the system program version of your MD-200.
  1. Hold down the [ MEMORY ] button and insert a plug into the INPUT A jack.
    The power comes on and the version is displayed on the Display.
    If this shows the latest version (version 1.10 or later), there's no need to update your MD-200.
  2. After verifying the displayed version, switch off the power.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.10 ] JAN 2020
Change the specifications
Please refer to the "[English] MD-200 Owner's Manual for Ver.1.1" for detailed information in the [ Owner's Manuals ].
  • The number of storable memories has been increased from 5 to 128.
  • Additional function added that always indicates the memory number on the display screen.
  • More features are assigned to the [ON/OFF] switch and [MEMORY/TAP] switch.
[ Ver.1.01 ] DEC 2019
Bug Fixes
The following bugs were fixed.
  • A problem in which the [ON/OFF] and [MEMORY/TAP] switches would stop functioning after being pressed simultaneously was corrected.
  • When a RATE CC parameter is received from an external MIDI device, the reading shown on the display changes, but the RATE time does not change.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR MD-200
  • MD-200
  • USB cable
    * Provide a cable suitable for connection to the computer you're using.
  • A personal computer which can run the following SMF players ("UpdSMF")
    • UpdSMF ( SMF Player for Windows )
    • UpdSMF ( SMF Player for macOS )
    • UpdSMF ( SMF Player for macOS / OS X )
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • If you update on the normal mode of MD-200 against the correct procedrue, this update data may destroy the system program.
  • Never power-off your MD-200 while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the MD-200 won’t be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Please open/extract the downloaded "md200_sys_v110.zip" file on your computer to get the update files in the "md200_sys_v110" folder.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Follow the steps below to install the system program in the MD-200.
* Never power-off the MD-200 while the update is in progress.
  1. Turn down all knobs all the way.
  2. Connect the MD-200 to the computer.
  3. Hold down the [RATE] knob on the MD-200 and insert a plug into the INPUT A jack.
    The MD-200's power is turned on, and the message "UPd" appears on the display.
  4. On the computer, run UpdSMF.
  5. Set MIDI Out Device to the MD-200.
  6. Click [ Path ] (click [ Select... ] for Mac) on "UpdSMF" and specify the location where the update files from SMF Path (SMF Folder for Mac). Then, click the [ OK ] button.
  7. Click [ Scan SMF ] (unnecessary for Mac) to check that the update file is displayed in the file list.
  8. Click Send.
    Sending of the update program starts.
    When the message ok appears on the display, the update has finished.
  9. Detach the plug from the INPUT A jack and turn off the power.
  10. Please verify the version number "1.10" with the procedure described in "How to tell the version" part of this document.
    * After updating, "PrC" is displayed on the first startup. Do not turn off the power to the MD-200 while "PrC" is displayed.
    * If the update fails, redo the procedure from step 1.

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