DD-200: System Program Version Update

Here's how to update the system program firmware for the DD-200.

Details about the changes can be found in the “UPDATE HISTORY” section of the system program download page.

Before you start, check the system program version of your DD-200:

1. Turn off the power.
2. While holding down the [MEMORY] button, turn on the power.
   The power turns on, and the version number appears in the display.
3. After checking the version, turn off the power.
   If the display shows the latest version, no update is necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE UPDATE

• DD-200 unit
• USB cable (use one that supports data transfer)
• Computer with USB port and internet connection (Windows or macOS)

CAUTION

• Never turn off the power while the update is in progress.
• Incorrect procedure may corrupt the system program and prevent the unit from starting.

DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE

1. Go to the DD-200 UPDATES & DRIVERS page and  click “DD-200 System Program”.
2. Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the download page and select the "I AGREE..." check box.
3. Click the “Download” button to download the system update file (dd200_sys_vXXX.zip).
   *XXX = Version number

4. Unarchive the downloaded file.

   • Windows: Right-click the ZIP file and click “Extract All”, then click “Extract”.
   • macOS: Double-click the ZIP file to unzip it.

   A folder named dd200_sys_vXXX appears.

5. After unarchiving the update file, return to the DD-200 “UPDATES & DRIVERS” page and download the SMF Player appropriate for your operating system (Windows or macOS/Mac OS X).

UPDATE PROCEDURE

1. Turn off the power.
2. Set all knobs to their minimum (fully counterclockwise) position.
3. While holding down the [TIME] knob, turn on the power.
   The message "UPd" appears on the display.
4. Connect the DD-200 to your computer using a USB cable.
5. On the computer, run UpdSMF and set the MIDI Out Device to "DD-200".
6. Click <Path> (or <Select...> on Mac), specify the folder where the update files are located, and then click the <OK> button on “UpdSMF”.
7. Click <Scan SMF> (not necessary on Mac) to confirm that the update file appears in the list.
8. Click <Send>.
   The update begins.
   When "ok" appears on the DD-200 display, the update has completed.
9. Remove the plug from the INPUT A jack to turn off the power.
10. Insert the plug again to turn the power back on and check that the system has been updated to the latest version.
     – If "PrC" appears on startup, do not turn off the power until the display returns to normal.
     – If the update fails, repeat the procedure from step 1.