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System ProgramFantom-G6/G7/G8 System Program Version 1.50
This system program updates the Fantom-G6/G7/G8 system program to the latest version 1.50.
ProductsFantom-G6 / Fantom-G7 / Fantom-G8



For the Fantom-G6/G7/G8 only.
USB Memory Key is required for the update. Please be sure to read following part for
proper operation.
Fantom-G Editor/Librarian must be updated to Ver.1.20/Ver.1.30 respectively, for
using with the Fantom-G updated to Ver.1.50.
Including "FG Connects Live" package which emphasizes the powerful live
performance potential of the Fantom-G, adding new patches, rhythm patterns, live
sets, and Motion Phrases.



Table of Contents
How to know the version
Update history
What you'll need to update
Getting the update file
Caution when performing the update ( IMPORTANT! )
Procedure for the update



How to know the version
Before you start, check the system program version of your Fantom-G.
1. Turn Fantom-G power on.
2. Press [Menu] button. Menu window is displayed.
3. Press [F2 System]. System Setup screen is displayed.
4. Press [F4 Info].
5. Press [F1 Group/Up] or [F2 Group/Down] to select Version Info screen. Your
current version number is displayed in the Version Info screen.
Note: If this shows the latest version (Version 1.50 or later), theres no need to update your
Fantom-G6/G7/G8.



Update history
[Version 1.50]
Function Added
o File Utility is newly available to copy/delete/move files in the internal
memory or USB memory.
*Please refer to "Supplementary Manual" (Fantom-
G_l_v150up_e01.pdf) for more details.
Function Changed
o The default value of [Knob Slider Mode] at [SYSTEM]/[Knob Slider]
changed from [MULTI] to [CATCH].
Contents Added
Items added and replaced as below.
Performing Factory Reset will make the changes available.
Replaced Total Remarks
SINGLE PATCH 176 176 Some of them also available in
Ver.1.30.
LIVE SET 214 214 36 items for Ver.1.30 totally
renewed to 214 items.
STUDIO SET 10 42 10 items added to 32 items of
Ver.1.30.
SONG 9 12 9 items added, 3 items remains
from 15 items of Ver.1.30.
RPS SET 52 61 52 items added to 9 items of
Ver.1.30.
RHYTHM PATTERN
SET
16 48 16 items added to 32 items of
Ver.1.30.
RHYTHM 19 33 19 items added to 14 items of
Ver.1.30.
CHORD MEMORY
SET
0 4 No changes.
CHORD MEMORY 0 128 No chenges.
ARPEGGIO SET 1 1 1 item renewed.
ARPEGGIO 55 128 55 items renewed in 128 items of
Ver.1.30.
PHRASE 725 1500 158 items removed in 933 items
of Ver.1.30, 725 added.
SAMPLE PAD SET 2 2 1 item removed, 1 item renewed
in 3 items of Ver.1.30.
SAMPLE 42 74 42 items renewed in 74 items of
Ver.1.30.
* No changes in PRESET.
* All items added by Ver.1.30 renewed by Ver.1.50.
* Please refer to the document "FG Connects Live" (FGConnectsLive_e.pdf) in the
download archive for more details.


What you'll need to update your Fantom-G
Fantom-G6/G7/G8
A computer running one of the following operating systems: Windows 7, XP,
Windows Vista, and Mac OS X v.10.4.3 or later
A USB-memory device (Roland M-UF1G or M-UF2G are recommended)
The downloaded update file



Getting the update file
Please open/extract the downloaded fantom_g_v150_e.zip file on your
computer to get the update files named fan_g_upa.bin and fan_g_upc.bin.
You will also find a PDF document for your information regarding updating to
Ver.1.50 or what's in FG Connects Live.



Caution when performing the update ( IMPORTANT !! )
Never power-off your Fantom-G6/G7/G8 while the update is in
progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the
Fantom-G6/G7/G8 wont be able to start up in normal operating mode. This
will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near
you if this occurs.
After you perform the update, you must delete the update file from the USB-
memory device.
We recommend that you use the Backup Project function (refer to the
Owner's Manual). Please do not use Save As Project function.
Please use Restore Project function to re-load the backup project file.
Please turn the power off and on again after executing the Restore Project.
Never transmit this update data to any product other than the Fantom-
G6/G7/G8. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other
products.
We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update
procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly,
following the directions given in this document.



Procedure for the update
Copy the update files fan_g_upa.bin and fan_g_upc.bin onto the root
directory of the USB-memory device.
Un-mount the USB-memory device using the correct procedure, then
disconnect from computer.
Connect the USB-memory device to Fantom-G6/G7/G8 without the power
turned on.
Turn Fantom-G6/G7/G8 power on.
Update processing starts automatically.
About 20 seconds later, Completed! is displayed.
Turn off power, and disconnect the USB-memory device.
Please verify the version number SYSTEM Version 1.50 with the procedure described in
How to know the version part of this document.

In order to access the new contents, please perform Factory Reset.
If there is important data youve created thats stored in the Fantom-Gs User memory, all
such data is discarded when a Factory Reset is performed (the data of the internal user
memory will be lost). If you want to keep the existing data, save it on a USB memory or
save it via USB to your computer. Please refer to the Owners Manual for instructions.