VR-3EX System Program (Ver.1.060)


How to tell the version
Please check the version of the system working on your VR-3EX before downloading the archive file.
  1. Press the [ MENU ] button.
  2. Go to the bottom right of the Monitor and touch the right arrow icon, then touch [ SETUP ].
  3. Use the VALUE dial to move to the second page.
    Check the VERSION information.
  4. Turn VR-3EX off after checking the version.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.
 
Update history
[ Ver.1.060 ] AUG 2017
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • Video output sometimes contained noise or failed to display correctly on the VR-3EX's monitor.
[ Ver.1.050 ]
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • In extremely rare cases, the video in CH 4 input experiences dropped frames.
[ Ver.1.040 ]
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • A rare problem of incorrect (too-high) contrast in composite input on channels 1 through 4 was corrected.
 
What you will need to update your VR-3EX
  • VR-3EX
  • USB cable
  • A computer with a USB 2.0 connector ( Windows, Mac )
  • VR-3EX RCS for Windows or VR-3EX RCS for macOS / OS X
 
Caution when performing the update
  • We recommend that you back your user data up before you perform the update. If a problem occurs and your user data is lost, you will be able to restore the original state by restoring the data you backed up. For details on the procedure, refer to the Owner's Manual.
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the VR-3EX. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your VR-3EX while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the VR-3EX 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 "vr3ex_sys_ver1060.zip" file on your computer to get the update files in the "vr3ex_sys_ver1060" folder.
 
Procedure for the update
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted files.
  • Never turn off the VR-3EX's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the VR-3EX itself may be destroyed.

Please install the extracted system program files into your VR-3EX according to the following procedure.
  1. Install VR-3EX RCS into a Windows PC or a Mac.
  2. Connect the VR-3EX and the Windows PC or the Mac with a USB cable.
  3. Power-on the VR-3EX while pressing [MENU] and [OUTPUT] of the MONITOR buttons on the VR-3EX.
    AUDIO MIXER SETUP [ 3 ] on the left side of the VR-3EX flashes in green.
  4. Start VR-3EX RCS, and then click [Update].
    The Update dialog box appears and the VR-3EX field displays "Update Mode".
    * When the VR-3EX field displays "---", disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
  5. Drag the program file (VR3EX_ver1060.bin) to the dialog box and drop it.
    Check that the following appears.
    version: 1.060
    VR-3EX Video Mixer
    Copyright(C) 2014 Roland Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  6. Click [Update] on the dialog box to start the update.
    When the update is completed, the message "Update Complete" appears and the VR-3EX is automatically powered-off.
  7. Disconnect the USB cable and power-on the VR-3EX.
  8. Check that the update has succeeded following the "How to tell the version".