System Update Instructions for the X-Pro OS v2.03

5/24/12

FILES INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:

Filename Purpose
X-Pro-v203-OS Install Procedure.html This document, detailing installation steps
X-Pro-v203-Release Notes.html A history of all OS enhancements and fixes
PC3 v2 Addendum.pdf Musician's Guide Addendum Manual
Object Lists Folder Folder containing files listing all system presets
PC3FT063.BIN PC3 File System Utility - used to run the update
XPROS203.BIN Operating System
PC3OB203.PC3 Soundware Objects

UPDATE METHODS:

The X-Pro can be updated by one of two methods:

UPDATE PROCEDURE:

!! Before updating, be sure to back up any custom programming as user memory will be erased in the process!!

If unfamiliar with the process, please see the following link (or your manual) for details: "Backing Up the Entire User Memory"

  1. Obtain the latest system updates.

    - Go to X-Pro Downloads Section on our site.
    - Under O/S "Updates" download the current update package.
    (Be sure to carefully read through the included Release Notes.)

  2. If using USB: connect a USB cable between the X-Pro and your computer now.

  3. Enter the Bootloader.

    Power the X-Pro OFF. Press and hold the EXIT button while you power-up the X-Pro. Release the EXIT button when the Boot Loader's menu of options appears on the screen: 

                       RUN   UPDATE   RUN     SYSTEM   FILE
                   PC3   IMAGE    DIAGS   RESET    UTILITIES

    You will use the various "soft buttons" under the screen to control the update process.

    If using USB: a virtual USB drive will appear on your computer desktop representing the X-Pro.

  4. Copy the update file(s):

    If using xD: Copy all 3 system files to your xD card now: "PC3FT063.BIN", "XPROS203.BIN" and "PC3OB203.PC3" and then insert the xD card into your X-Pro.

    If using USB: Copy just the PC3 File System Utility (PC3FT063.BIN) to the USB Desktop Drive on your computer.

  5. Press FILE UTILITIES: 
                       RUN   UPDATE   RUN     SYSTEM   FILE
                   PC3   IMAGE    DIAGS   RESET    UTILITIES

  6. Press EXEC from file: 
                       EXEC   COPY    SAVE            
                   from   from    to      FORMAT  
                   file   ext     ext     card     <back>

  7. Choose an external device: Depending on your connections, you may be asked to select between xD Card - or- USB port. If prompted, choose accordingly. 
                       Choose an external device:
				
				
                        Card   USB port            CANCEL
  8. Using the data wheel , select the PC3FT063.BIN file (asterisk ∗ placed next to selection): 
    		   Choose a file to execute:
                  ∗  PC3FT063.BIN    147K bytes           
                     

                 CHOOSE  DOWN   UP                 CANCEL
  9. Press CHOOSE: 
    		   Choose a file to execute:
                  ∗  PC3FT063.BIN    147K bytes           
                     

                 CHOOSE  DOWN   UP                 CANCEL

    You will briefly see a "Loading" message appear followed by the File System Utility Menu (depicted below). If installing by USB, your computer may issue a "device removal" notification. You can ignore it.

  10. Press FORMAT FLASH: 
    	           PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214
		  
		   File system set up (52224Kb free)
			
                 UPDATE  FORMAT  SETUP   COPY    FILE
                 IMAGE   FLASH   SYSTEM  FILES   UTILS    QUIT
  11. PRESS FORMAT to confirm: 
    	         *** Formatting internal file system ***
	
		     All files will be deleted!
		     Are you sure?
		
		   FORMAT   CANCEL

    You will briefly see a message displaying "Formatting internal file system". Followed by "File System Formatted".

  12. If using USB: Copy BOTH the OS File (XPROS203.BIN) and Objects File (PC3OB203.PC3) to the USB Desktop Drive on your computer.

  13. Press UPDATE IMAGE: 
    	           PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214
		  
		   File system set up (63872Kb free)
			
                 UPDATE  FORMAT  SETUP   COPY    FILE
                 IMAGE   FLASH   SYSTEM  FILES   UTILS    QUIT
  14. Press MAIN IMAGE:
                       What module do you want to update?
		
		
                 MAIN    DIAG   MAIN    ALT     RESTORE
                 IMAGE   IMAGE  OBJECT  OBJECT  OLDER    <back>
  15. Choose an external device: Depending on your connections, you may be asked to select between xD Card - or- USB port. If prompted, choose accordingly. 
                       Choose an external device:
				
				
                        Card   USB port            CANCEL
  16. Using the data wheel , select the O/S file (XPROS203.BIN) (asterisk ∗ placed next to selection): 
    		   Choose a file to load:
		     PC3OB203.PC3    7767K bytes
                  ∗  XPROS203.BIN    3645K bytes           
                     

                 CHOOSE  OPEN   PARENT             CANCEL
  17. Press CHOOSE: 
    		   Choose a file to load:
		     PC3OB203.PC3    7767K bytes
                  ∗  XPROS203.BIN    3645K bytes

                 CHOOSE  OPEN   PARENT             CANCEL

    You will briefly see a message indicating "Copying Image..."

  18. Press OK: 
                      Bootable system built.
		  New module installed
		
		 OK
  19. Press UPDATE IMAGE: 
    	           PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214
		  
		   File system set up (60288Kb free)
			
                 UPDATE  FORMAT  SETUP   COPY    FILE
                 IMAGE   FLASH   SYSTEM  FILES   UTILS    QUIT
  20. Press MAIN OBJECT:
                       What module do you want to update?
		
		
                 MAIN    DIAG   MAIN    ALT     RESTORE
                 IMAGE   IMAGE  OBJECT  OBJECT  OLDER    <back>
  21. Choose an external device: Depending on your connections, you may be asked to select between xD Card - or- USB port. If prompted, choose accordingly. 
                       Choose an external device:
				
				
                        Card   USB port            CANCEL
  22. Using the data wheel , select the OBJECT file (PC3OB209.PC3) (asterisk ∗ placed next to selection): 
    		   Choose a file to load:
		  ∗  PC3OB203.PC3    7767K bytes
                     XPROS203.BIN    3645K bytes           


                 CHOOSE  OPEN   PARENT             CANCEL
  23. Press CHOOSE:
    		   Choose a file to load:
		  ∗  PC3OB203.PC3    7767K bytes
                     XPROS203.BIN    3645K bytes           

                 CHOOSE  OPEN   PARENT             CANCEL

    You will briefly see a message indicating "Copying object datafile..."

  24. Press OK: 
                      Copying object datafile...done
		  New module installed
		
		 OK
  25. Press Quit
    	           PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214
		  
		   File system set up (52720Kb free)
			
                 UPDATE  FORMAT  SETUP   COPY    FILE
                 IMAGE   FLASH   SYSTEM  FILES   UTILS    QUIT

    If installing by USB, your computer may issue a "device removal" notification. You can ignore it.

  26. Press <back>:
                       EXEC   COPY    SAVE            
                   from   from    to      FORMAT  
                   file   ext     ext     card           <back>
  27. Press RUN PC3
                       RUN   UPDATE   RUN     SYSTEM   FILE
                   PC3   IMAGE    DIAGS   RESET    UTILITIES

    The X-Pro will reboot to normal operating mode and is ready for use.

  28. Confirm the update was installed correctly: Once powered back up, go to MASTER mode, press the OBJECT menu soft button. Confirm you see the following: 
                       Object Ver  : 2.03.1
                   O/S Version : 2.03.16964

    If for some reason the install did not complete properly, simply power off and repeat from the beginning (step 3).