M-300: How to Update the M-300
HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your M-300 before downloading the archive file.
- Press [SYSTEM] to invoke the system screen.
- INFORMATION at the left in the display indicates the versions of your unit.
- System Version : Version of the system
- Panel Version : Firmware version of the panel unit
DOWNLOADING AND EXTRACTING THE UPDATE FILE
- Download the update file from the Downloads page below:
https://proav.roland.com/global/products/m-300/downloads/ - After the update file has been downloaded to the computer, extract (unzip) the file. To extract the file:
Windows:
Right-click on the downloaded file and then select "Extract All..." An extraction destination window will appear. Note: If you have WinZip installed, select instead "WinZip", click on "Extract to..." Then, select the desktop as the destination for the extraction.
Mac:
Double-click on the downloaded files. - After the file has been extracted (unzipped), a folder of the same name will appear (for example: a "m300_sys_v1510" folder. Open the folder and a "M-300.PRG" will be inside. This is the file that will be transferred to a USB memory.
HOW TO UPDATE
- Connect a USB memory to the computer.
- Place the "M-300.PRG" update into the root directory of the USB memory.
Notes:
- The root directory basically means to not place the "M-300.PRG" file into any folder on the USB memory key. Place this update file on top of drive icon in "Computer" (Windows) or on the drive icon on the desktop (Mac OS X).
- Place the extracted "M-300.PRG" file itself into the root directory of the USB memory and NOT the "m300_sys_v1510" folder that the "M-300.PRG" file was in. - Properly eject the USB memory from the computer:
Windows:
Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to un-mount the USB memory and then disconnect the USB memory from your computer.
Mac:
Drag the Drive icon of the USB memory into the trash in the dock and then remove the USB memory from your computer. - Turn off the M-300 and then insert the USB memory key to USB connector.
- Turn on the M-300 and then press [SYSTEM] to invoke the SYSTEM screen.
- Press [F7 (SYSTEM UPDATE)].
Confirmation message will be displayed.CONFIRMATION
Are you sure you want to update?
- Press [F8 (SYSTEM UPDATE)] to start the update process.
SYSTEM UPDATE
Now Processing...
+*********-----------------+ - At the end of the process, the message "Update complete. Please Reboot." will be appeared.
Now, reboot the M-300 and check the version.SYSTEM UPDATE
Update competed.
Please Reboot.