Error Messages
If a problem occurs during operation, an error message will be displayed. Take the appropriate action
as described in this section.
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A MIDI cable is not connected properly or may be damaged.
➜Check the MIDI cable(s) and the connections with the other device(s).
fig.88
Data loading was not successful.
➜Try loading once again. Pressing any button will return to the previous display.
fig.89
MIDI data was received incorrectly.
Press any button on the front panel and the previous display will appear.
➜If this message appears repeatedly, consult your dealer or the nearest Roland Service
Center.
fig.90
Too much MIDI data was received from another MIDI device.
➜Reduce the amount of MIDI data transmitted by the other device. Or, re-transmit the data
after a pause to reduce the amount of MIDI data transmitted all at once. Pressing any but-
ton will return you to the previous display.
fig.91
The internal memory data has been lost.
➜Press any button on the front panel. All data will be initialized, and the previous display will
reappear.
If this happens, all the data in the SPD-20 will be reset to the factory presets.
fig.92
This message indicates that there is an irregularity in the voltage of the pad detection circuit. Press any
button on the front panel and the previous display will reappear.
➜If the previous display does not reappear, no matter which button you press, contact the
nearest Roland Service Center. Sometimes this error message will appear if you strike a
pad while turning on the power. In this event, turn the power off and then on again.
fig.93
The memory-backup battery is exhausted.
➜If the backup battery runs down completely, the data in internal memory will be lost.
Contact your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Center as soon as possible to have the
battery replaced.
Press any button on the panel to return to the previous display.
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