The following article will guide you through recovering a backup back onto the RC-505.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Following these Recovery steps will erase all existing data on the RC-505. If you need any of the data currently on the RC-505, be sure to backup before following these instructions.
USB STORAGE MODE:
Note: The RC-505 needs to be in USB STORAGE mode in order to recover backup data from a computer. Also, the RC-505 can't communicate with a computer if it's playing a loop or if there's a phrase that hasn't been saved. Be sure to stop the RC-505 if it's playing and save the phrase if necessary.
- Press the SYSTEM button.
- Repeatedly press the right cursor button until the “USB Mode” appears.
- Turn the MEMORY/VALUE dial to select the “STORAGE.”
- Press the EXIT button.
- Use a USB cable to connect the RC-300 to your computer’s USB connector (a connector that supports USB 2.0).
- When the connection to the computer is completed, the message “USB Storage Idling...” appears.
- A window may appear on your computer showing the contents of the RC-505's internal memory. Close down this window and the follow the instructions below:
Windows:
- Click on the Windows icon (or Start) icon on the bottom left of the screen and then select Computer (or My Computer).
- You will see a "RC-505" icon (or a "removable disc") icon in the Devices With Removable Storage section of the My Computer window.
- Drag and drop the backup "ROLAND" folder that you previously created (backed up) onto the “RC-505” icon (or the “removable disk (*:) icon.
Note: You must drag and drop the entire “ROLAND” folder. Do not drag and drop any other files or folders but the entire ROLAND folder itself. - After the recovery has completed, use the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows task tray to un-mount and then disconnect the USB cable.
Mac OS X:
- You will see a "RC-300" icon (or a "removable disc") icon on the Mac OS X desktop.
- Drag and drop the backup "ROLAND" folder that you previously created (backed up) onto the “RC-300” icon (or the “removable disk (*:) icon.
Note: You must drag and drop the entire “ROLAND” folder. Do not drag and drop any
other files or folders but the entire ROLAND folder itself.
After the recovery has completed, drag the Drive icon of the USB memory into the trash and then remove the USB cable.