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Chapter 15. Appendices
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Appendices
Problems with a memory card
■ Data was not saved correctly in a
memory card
❍ It is possible that the power was turned off while data
was being written into the memory card (while the
“Keep Power On!” message was displayed). The lost
data cannot be recovered.
→ In this case, it is possible that the data of the entire
memory card has been damaged.
If you continue using the SP-505 in this state, further
malfunctions may occur. Please format the memory card.
When you format, all data in the memory card will be
lost. (p. 66)
❍ The Protect sticker may be affixed to the memory card.
■ An inserted memory card is not
detected
■ Can’t select data from a memory
card
❍ Is the memory card inserted correctly?
→ Turn off the power, remove the memory card, then re-
insert the memory card correctly.
❍ Is the memory card an appropriate type?
→ The SP-505 can use 8 MB–128 MB (3.3V) SmartMedia
memory cards.
Other types cannot be used.
❍ Is the memory card formatted correctly?
→ Only memory cards that have been formatted by the SP-
505 or SP-303 can be used. Please format the memory
card. (p. 66)
Problems with MIDI or synchronization
■ Can’t play samples from an
external MIDI device
❍ Is the power of the external MIDI device turned on?
❍ Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?
→ Check the connections.
❍ A MIDI cable may be broken.
❍ Is the MIDI channel set correctly?
→ Set the MIDI channels of the SP-505 and external MIDI
device to the same setting. (p. 71)
❍ Is the external MIDI device set to transmit note
messages?
→ Make sure that the note numbers of the note messages
are in the range of note numbers that the SP-505 is able
to receive. (p. 83)
→ Check the settings of the external MIDI device.
❍ Is the external MIDI device set to transmit program
change messages?
→ The SP-505 uses program change messages to switch pad
banks.
Make sure that the program numbers of the program
change messages are in the range of program numbers
that the SP-505 is able to receive. (p. 83)
→ Check the settings of the external MIDI device.
■ Pattern sequencer does not
synchronize to the BPM of an
external MIDI device
❍ Is the System parameter MIDI Sync Mode set
correctly?
→ Check the setting. (p. 72)
❍ Is the external MIDI device set to transmit MIDI clock
messages?
→ Some devices have a MIDI clock transmission on/off
setting. Also, some external rhythm machines or external
sequencers transmit MIDI clock only while they are
playing.
❍ Is the external MIDI device set to receive MIDI clock
messages?
→ Check the setting of the external MIDI device.
❍ Does the BPM of the external MIDI device exceed the
BPM range to which the SP-505 can synchronize?
→ The SP-505 can synchronize to a BPM in the range of
40.0–200.0. Synchronization cannot be guaranteed
outside this range of BPM.
