Gigcaster8 GCS-8 System Program (Ver.1.05)

HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your GCS-8 before downloading the archive file.
  1. Push [ ] switch. Then it will turn on.
  2. Push [ MENU ] switch of display. Then open MENU screen.
  3. Push [ SETUP ] switch of display. Then open SETUP screen.
  4. Push [ GENERAL ] switch of display. Then open GENERAL screen.
    The display indicates the current system version.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.05 ] NOV 2023
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue that the pre-fader listen fails when HEADSET MIX MINUS is ON.
  • Fixed an issue that could not work properly with the Librarian function of the Gigcaster App.
[ Ver.1.04 ] APR 2023
Additional Functions
  • Compatible with Gigcaster App.
Bug Fixes
  • Improved system stability.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR GCS-8
  • GCS-8
  • USB cable
    * The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
    * Provide a cable suitable for connection to the computer you're using.
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0.
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the GCS-8. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your GCS-8 while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the GCS-8 won't 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.
  • 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.
GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Please open/extract the downloaded "gcs8_sys_v105.zip" file on your computer to get the "gcs8_sys_v105" folder.
Please make sure you have unzipped the downloaded update file.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted file.
  • Never turn off the GCS-8's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the GCS-8 itself may be destroyed.
Please install the extracted system program file into your GCS-8 according to the following procedure.
  1. Hold down the [ ] button, and push [ ] switch. Then it will turn on.
    After a short interval, the message "PREPARING..." appears on the display.
  2. Connect the computer by a USB cable.
    Once connected, the message "CONNECTED." appears on the display.
    A "GCS-8_INT" icon (drive) appears on the computer.
  3. Open the "GCS-8_INT" icon.
    Copy (drag and drop) all the files included in the "gcs8_sys_v105" folder into the "GCS-8_INT" icon.
  4. After the copy is complete, eject the "GCS-8_INT" icon(drive) from the computer.
    [ With Windows computer ]
    Right-click on the "GCS-8_INT" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject."
    [ With Mac computer ]
    Drag the "GCS-8_INT" icon to the Trush icon in the Dock.
    The message "UPDATE ?" appears on the display.
  5. Press [ ] to execute the update.
    The message "WRITING..." appears on the display.
  6. When the update is complete, the message "COMPLETE" appears on the display.
    Then push [ ] switch to turn off the power.

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