Updating Via Computer - Kurzweil PC3x Service Manual

Updating via Computer

Warning: This procedure requires performing a hard reset. All user objects will be erased. Before
continuing, be sure to save all user programs and setups to an xD card or computer following
the procedure on page 4-3.
1. Connect a USB cable from a computer to the USB port on the PC3x.
2. Apply power to the unit. When the ****Welcome to the Kurzweil PC3****
message appears in the LCD, quickly press and release the Exit button.
3. Check the computer desktop and verify that the "Kurzweil PC3"device is present. This
should appear on the desktop as an icon or window. Typically, this should take about 2–3
seconds. However, it can take up to 30 seconds to be recognized.
4. Go to www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com and follow the links to download the latest
software version.
Note: Be sure to always read the downloaded release notes and installation instructions in case
they have changed since this manual was written.
5. From the PC3x Boot Loader, select UPDATE IMAGE.
6. Select the MAIN IMAGE soft button.
7. Use the Up or Down cursor buttons or turn the Alpha Wheel to move through the list of
available files. (An asterisk to the left of the file name indicates the selected file.)
Note: Operating System files have .BIN as the file extension. Object files have .PC3 as the file
extension.
8. Press the CHOOSE soft button to begin updating. The LCD displays a message when the
process is complete.
9. Press the OK soft button.
10. Select MAIN OBJECT from the UPDATE IMAGE menu.
11. Repeat Steps 7–9.
12. From the Boot Loader main menu, select the SYSTEM RESET button. The LCD displays a
warning message that all user objects will be deleted. Select the soft button below Reset.
13. Select the RUN PC3 soft button from the main menu to test the software updates.
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