I picked up the first two R-09 units that arrived here in San Diego this afternoon, been doing some test recordings. So far so good...
I noticed that there is a new 1.03 firmware release dated 5/25/06 on the Edirol site, both my units shipped with 1.02 installed:
http://www.edirol.net/products/en/R-09/Click on "Downloads"
Release notes say something about increased compatibility with SD cards.
I found it nearly impossible to get to the actual download file, both FireFox and IE want to see it as a text file, so I had to grab it with an FTP client at the following location using an anonymous login:
ftp.roland.co.jp
with the update in the directory:
downloads/dl_06-11381
and the file:
DMZ15.UPD
The docs are in the directory:
downloads/en/dl_06-11381
Here is the readme for the update:
The R-09 System Program
This system program is used to update the R-09 to the most recent version.
Changes [Version 1.02 -> Version 1.03]
* Improved the access method to the SD memory card to support more varieties of SD memory cards.
* Improved operational stability when running in high temperature environments.
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Items required for the R-09 update
The following items are required to update the R-09 system program.
* R-09 unit
* R-09 USB cable (supplied with the unit)
* Supported SD memory card (recommend using the SD memory card supplied with the R-09)
Note: The memory card must be formatted on the R-09 and have at least 2 MB free.
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How to check the version
Before downloading, check the R-09 version.
1.
Turn power off to the R-09 unit.
2.
Turn power on to the R-09 unit again and check the left part of the screen during startup for the version number.
Note: If the version is the most recent, there is no need for the update.
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Update cautions (important)
Do not use this system program in products other than the R-09. Using the improper system program may damage the data or system.
Note: Use the supplied AC adapter for the update. Do not use batteries for the power supply during the update.
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Update procedure
The update procedure is described below.
Note: Do not turn off power to the R-09 unit until the update is completed.
Note: Settings such as the display contrast and recording format are initialized during the update. We recommend copying down important settings before beginning.
1.
Turn power off to the R-09.
2.
Insert the SD memory card in the R-09.
3.
Turn power on to the R-09 unit.
4.
Connect the R-09 to the computer with the USB cable.
-> The R-09 is detected by the computer.
5.
Copy the DMZ15.UPD file (already extracted) to the R-09 root directory.
6.
Disconnect the R-09 from the computer in the following manner. [Safely disconnecting the R-09]
When using Windows
Disconnect the connection with the R-09 using the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon located in the taskbar in the lower right part of the screen. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the R-09 and the computer.
When using Macintosh
After dragging the R-09 compact flash icon to the trash can, disconnect the cable connecting the R-09 to the computer.
7.
Turn power off to the R-09.
8.
Turn power on while pressing the [REC] button.
9.
When the R-09 detects the update, the following screen is shown.
In the place where "PROG: 1.02" is shown, the current version of R-09 being used is displayed.
Note: The numbers to the right of "BOOT:" or "UPDT:" do not need to be checked.
Note: "-- no card--" or "--no update file--" may be temporarily displayed until the screen described above appears. This is not a malfunction.
If "PROG: 1.03" is already displayed, there is no need to update. Press the [POWER] button to turn off power.
If the SD memory card cannot be detected, "-- no card--" is displayed; if the update cannot be found on the SD memory card, "--no update file--" is displayed. If this occurs, turn off power, return to the previous procedure, and check the SD memory card and update data.
10.
Press the [REC Button].
-> The following is displayed and the update process continues automatically.
The update takes about 30 seconds.
[Caution]
While the above is displayed, do not turn off power to the R-09 or remove the SD memory card.
11.
When the update completes, the following is shown.
12.
Press the [POWER] button to turn off power.
This completes the update process. The new system program will run from the next startup.
Review how to check the version, and then verify that the version was updated.
After verifying the version has been updated, either reconnect the R-09 to a computer and delete DMZ15.UPD from the R-09 root directory or format the SD memory card on the R-09.
I had no problem with the upgrade procedure...
