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Filename | Purpose |
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PC3-v203-OS Install Procedure.html | This document, detailing installation steps |
PC3-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 objects |
PC3FT063.BIN | PC3 File System Utility - used to run the update |
PC3OS203.BIN | Operating System |
PC3OB203.PC3 | Soundware Objects |
The PC3 can be updated by one of two methods:
If unfamiliar with the process, please see the following link (or your manual) for details: "Backing Up the Entire User Memory"
- Go to PC3 Downloads Section on our site.
- Under O/S "Updates" download the current update package.
(Be sure to carefully read through the included Release Notes.)
Power the PC3 OFF. Press and hold the EXIT button while you power-up the PC3. 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 PC3.
If using xD: Copy all 3 system files to your xD card now: "PC3FT063.BIN", "PC3OS203.BIN" and "PC3OB203.PC3" and then insert the xD card into your PC3.
If using USB: Copy just the PC3 File System Utility (PC3FT063.BIN) to the USB Desktop Drive on your computer.
RUN UPDATE RUN SYSTEM FILE PC3 IMAGE DIAGS RESET UTILITIES
EXEC COPY SAVE from from to FORMAT file ext ext card <back>
Choose an external device: Card USB port CANCEL
Choose a file to execute: ∗ PC3FT063.BIN 147K bytes CHOOSE DOWN UP CANCEL
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.
PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214 File system set up (52224Kb free) UPDATE FORMAT SETUP COPY FILE IMAGE FLASH SYSTEM FILES UTILS QUIT
*** 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".
PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214 File system set up (63872Kb free) UPDATE FORMAT SETUP COPY FILE IMAGE FLASH SYSTEM FILES UTILS QUIT
What module do you want to update? MAIN DIAG MAIN ALT RESTORE IMAGE IMAGE OBJECT OBJECT OLDER <back>
Choose an external device: Card USB port CANCEL
Choose a file to load: PC3OB203.PC3 7767K bytes ∗ PC3OS203.BIN 3645K bytes CHOOSE OPEN PARENT CANCEL
Choose a file to load: PC3OB203.PC3 7767K bytes ∗ PC3OS203.BIN 3645K bytes CHOOSE OPEN PARENT CANCEL
You will briefly see a message indicating "Copying Image..."
Bootable system built. New module installed OK
PC3 File System Utility 0.63.11214 File system set up (60288Kb free) UPDATE FORMAT SETUP COPY FILE IMAGE FLASH SYSTEM FILES UTILS QUIT
What module do you want to update? MAIN DIAG MAIN ALT RESTORE IMAGE IMAGE OBJECT OBJECT OLDER <back>
Choose an external device: Card USB port CANCEL
Choose a file to load: ∗ PC3OB203.PC3 7767K bytes PC3OS203.BIN 3645K bytes CHOOSE OPEN PARENT CANCEL
Choose a file to load: ∗ PC3OB203.PC3 7767K bytes PC3OS203.BIN 3645K bytes CHOOSE OPEN PARENT CANCEL
You will briefly see a message indicating "Copying object datafile..."
Copying object datafile...done New module installed OK
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.
EXEC COPY SAVE from from to FORMAT file ext ext card <back>
RUN UPDATE RUN SYSTEM FILE PC3 IMAGE DIAGS RESET UTILITIES
The PC3 will reboot to normal operating mode and is ready for use.
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).