SH-32: How to Perform a Factory Reset (Restore Default Settings)

You can restore the factory settings of the SH-32 by performing a factory reset.

CAUTION: While you may already have created important data that you want to keep, all such existing data is lost when Factory Reset is carried out. If you do have data that you want to keep, save the data to an external MIDI sequencer or similar device. See "Saving SH-32 Settings on an External Sequencer (BULK DUMP)" in the SH-32 Owner's Manual.

1. First, turn off the power by pressing the POWER switch on the rear panel.
2. While holding down [1/A], turn the power back on.
   [1/A] blinks; “rSt” (Reset) appears in the display as long as you continue to hold down [1/A].
3. Press [VALUE ▼/▲] to select “ALL” (All Data).
4. Press [WRITE (EXEC)].
   [WRITE (EXEC)] blinks, and the message “Sur” (Sure?) blinks in the display, prompting you to confirm that you want to carry out a Factory Reset.
5. Press [WRITE (EXEC)] once more to have the Factory Reset be carried out. To cancel the Factory Reset, press [EXIT].
   All Patches, Rhythm Sets, Performances, Arpeggio Styles, Rhythm Styles, Chord Forms, and system settings are returned to the original factory-programmed settings.
6. When you have finished Factory Reset, turn the power off, then on again.