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Firmware Upgrades
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INSTALLING A NEW FIRMWARE
Besides managing your presets collection, VR's PedalManager software also
allows you to flash a new firmware onto your PedalPro Ex. New firmware
releases will be made available on the
will also be sent to registered users.
Moreover, when you purchase an expansion firmware package for your
PedalPro Ex, you will receive via email a new firmware tailored to your ma-
chine. Please follow the instructions below to install the new firmware on your
unit.
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Connect the PedalPro Ex to your PC/Mac using the USB cable supplied.
DO NOT switch on your PedalPro Ex yet;
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Start the PedalManager by double-clicking on the programme icon to
be found in the directory where you downloaded or copied the soft-
ware, or on the short-cut you've created on your desktop. The PedalMa-
nager software does not need to be installed and can be run from any
location in your PC/Mac (portable application);
With the PedalPro Ex switched OFF, press and hold the down the down
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arrow key [3c] and switch on the PedalPro Ex (while still holding the down
arrow 3c).
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The PedalPro Ex is now in 'Firmware Upgrade' mode (shown as 'FW up-
grade' on the PedalPro Ex's display). Your computer should immediately
recognise that a new device has been connected. On your computer
screen, the PedalManager will show that a PedalPro Ex has been detect-
ed and is connected in FW upgrade mode. Meanwhile, the PedalPro Ex
will show the screen below. The communication between the computer
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Serial - this is the 8-digit serial number unique to your PedalPro Ex (as-
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USB - this field shows the status of the USB connection with your PC/Mac
computer.
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KEY - this field shows whether or not your PedalPro Ex can receive a
firmware upgrade. Before the upgrade can take place, the PedalPro Ex
must be unlocked by supplying the 30-digit Firmware Unlock Key in the
appropriate field of the PedalManager software. You will receive your
30-digit key together with your new firmware.
How to perform a firmware upgrade
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On the Firmware tab of the PedalManager click on 'Load Device
Firmware File' and browse to find the file with the new firmware in the
location where you stored it in your computer.
Copy the Firmware Unlock Key you have received from VR with your
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new firmware in the 'Firmware Unlock Key' pop-up window.
The PedalManager communicates with the PedalPro Ex and checks whether
the file contains the correct firmware for your PedalPro Ex. If the check is suc-
cessful, a confirmation message will appear on your computer screen.
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On the PedalManager, click on 'Write Firmware' and wait for the confir-
mation that the upgrade has been successful.
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Repeat the procedure if you need to upload more than one firmware
(the exact procedure depends on the type of firmware upgrade will be
included in the firmware package you have received).
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Switch your PedalPro Ex off, disconnect the USB cable and switch on the
PedalPro Ex.
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