The original issue was resolved, at last. Here's what he posted on Korg PA4X forum:
Finally, story with happy end Very Happy
I've received brand new Pa4X 76 this morning after loooong waiting time.
New one works perfectly fine.
This time it came with 1.1.0 firmware, update to also 1.1.1 went smoothly.
Happy man Cool
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DonM