I wonder if I have installed a fresh version of 1.0.30 and there is no such effect with the PAUSE button - everything works normally. Can any of the scope owners confirm my version?
I'm afraid I can't remember. From my records, this is the list of changes that I (and others) observed between the various versions...
V1.0.11
- Fixed delay in bringing up 'Display' menu (introduced in V1.0.8 )
- Skins working (Black / Blue).
- Math function works Ch1 - Ch2
- FPGA Image V3.5
V1.0.23
- Java Sources included in distribution (oops!).
- Skins working
- Math function broken Ch1 - Ch2 defaults to 5V range, changing it results in flat-line.
- FPGA Image V3.5
V1.0.27
- Math function works
- Skins work
- FPGA Image V3.5
V1.0.28
- FPGA Image V3.7 introduced
V1.0.29
- FPGA Image V3.7
- com.google.gson_2.1.0.v201203072145.jar added to plugins folder (?)
V1.0.30
- FPGA Image V3.7
- com.google.gson_2.1.0.v201203072145.jar in plugins folder.
- Doesn't remember timebase settings across program close.
- Crash when zooming horizontal when in stopped mode.
It is all a little irrelevant though, because
it was only V1.0.23 where Owon accidentally included the source files in the distribution. You wouldn't be able to get the Cyrillic changes on the other versions.
Can I suggest using the image save button to capture screenshots rather than keeping the scope in pause for long periods, maybe that would be sufficient to get you over the issue.
The only other thing that Owon introduced in V1.0.28+ was a new FPGA code version - V3.7. If I remember correct, I was able to copy that from the V1.0.30 'fpga' folder and drop it into the V1.0.23 fpga folder without any issues. Whether it makes a difference though...?
P.S. The above list isn't completely comprehensive - different experiences of V1.0.30, maybe related to what version was installed previously.
EDIT: I've just got my VDS out and checked the Pause button behaviour - It's working fine on Alain's latest V1.0.23. Maybe try reinstalling the USB driver... or re-running V1.0.23 after your new install of V1.0.30.