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CHECK WHAT VERSION YOU'RE USING
Before you start, check the system program version of your Aerophone AE-20.
 

1. Turn on the power.
2. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.
3. Operate the [ - ] [ + ] ( </> ) button to select "Version."
   The current version is shown on the display.
   * Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.
4. Press the [SCENE] button to return to the scene screen.

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UPDATE HISTORY

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR Aerophone AE-20

• Aerophone AE-20
• AC adaptor
• USB Memory (Type-C)
  * The USB Memory need to be formatted on Aerophone AE-20.
  * If the memory cannot be formatted on the AE-20, use a computer to format it as FAT32.
• A computer with a USB connector ( Windows, Mac )

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CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE

• Never apply this update data to any product other than the Aerophone AE-20. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
• Never power-off your Aerophone AE-20 while the update is in progress!
  If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the Aerophone AE-20 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.

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GETTING THE UPDATE FILE

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PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution

• A factory reset is performed during the update procedure, and so all values set using "System Settings" are returned to their default values. Before you perform the update, refer to the owner's manual and make a written note of the values of settings made with "System Settings."
• You must not rename the extracted file.
• When performing an update, be sure to connect the AC adaptor included with the Aerophone AE-20.
• Never turn off the Aerophone AE-20's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the Aerophone AE-20 itself may be destroyed.

Please install the extracted system program file into your Aerophone AE-20 according to the following procedure.

Creating the Update USB Memory

1. Copy update files AE-20_UPA_up.bin to the root directory of a USB Memory.

Update Procedure

1. Connect the USB Memory to the USB Port on the Aerophone AE-20.
2. Hold down the octave key [ +2 ] and [ -2 ] buttons and turn on the power.
   The message " AE-20 Updater " appears on the display, and the update operation starts.
   
3. When the message " Please Power Off " appears, the update operation has finished.
   Turn the Aerophone AE-20 power off.
   * The update operation takes about 3 minutes.
4. Detach the USB Memory from the Aerophone AE-20.
5. Continue with execution of the Factory Reset.
   Turn Aerophone AE-20 power ON.
6. Press the [ MENU ] button.
   The Menu screen appears.
7. Use the [ - ] [ + ] ( < / > ) buttons to select "Factory Reset," and press the [ MENU ] button.
   A confirmation message appears.
8. Press the [ + ] ( > ) button.
9. Press the [ MENU ] button.
   The display indicates " Executing..., " and the factory reset operation will be executed.
10. Turn the power off, then on again.

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