Thank you for your purchase of the YAMAHA ME2000 memory expansion kit for the DM2000 mixer.
By replacing the original CPU board with this ME2000 expansion board, you will expand your
mixer’s automix memory to 7MB—a sevenfold increase that will make your mixer even more versatile and even easier to use.
The ME2000 expansion kit must be installed by an authorized serviceperson. Please contact a local Yamaha dealer or a service
center to arrange for installation. Do not attempt to install the
ME2000 on your own.
Please read through the following precautions carefully before having the serviceperson install this
ME2000 expansion kit. Be sure to retain the manual in a safe place.
Precautions
WARNINGS
Failure to observe the following warnings may lead to fatality or serious injury from fire or
electric shock.
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● Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the
ME2000 board. Do not apply excessive force to
board connectors or other board components.
(Mishandling of the board may lead to shock, fire
hazard, or equipment failure.)
● Be sure to unplug the DM2000 main unit from the
power supply before installing the ME2000 board
(to eliminate shock hazard).
CAUTIONS
Failure to observe the following cautions may lead to injury, or may result in damage to
equipment or other property.
● Be careful to avoid catching or snagging fingers
while carrying out the installation.
● When handling the ME2000 board, do not touch
the board’s metallic leads (pins). (Pins are sharp
and may cause hand cuts.)
● The ME2000 board is electrostatic-sensitive.
Before handling the board, you should briefly
touch the main unit’s metal casing with your bare
hand so as to drain off any static charge from
your body.
● Before starting installation, be sure to save all
important data from the DM2000 unit to an external MIDI device. This installation process will
clear all of the unit’s user memory and will reset
all settings to their defaults.
● Be sure to install the included lithium battery. This
is a backup battery that is required maintain the
data in the DM2000’s expanded memory.
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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or
data that is lost or destroyed.
* Please dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
* Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of
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the product.
* Company names and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive owners.
* Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees
to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the important information and
the Software Licensing Agreement of the Studio Manager’s installation guide included with DM2000 before
installing the software.)
* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp.
reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since
specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha
dealer.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af
samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
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Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
NEDERLANDTHE NETHERLANDS
● Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor
geheugen back-up.
● Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijde-
ring van de batterij op het moment dat u het
apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur
afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service
Afdeiing:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing
Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT
Tel. 030-2828425
● Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in
als KCA.
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● This apparatus contains a lithium battery for
memory back-up.
● For the removal of the battery at the moment
of the disposal at the end of the service life
please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service Center as follows:
Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center
Address: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL
UTRECHT
Tel: 030-2828425
● Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand
it in as small chemical waste.
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● Note About Versions and Upgrades
System software:
The ME2000 includes system version 1.20 or higher, and is not compatible with pre-V1.20 software.
Before upgrading your DM2000 again in the future, be sure that your updater program is V1.20 or
higher.
Studio Manager:
The ME2000 is not compatible with Studio Manager versions prior to V1.1.1. If your version is older
than V1.1.1, please replace it by installing the Studio Manager version included on the accompanying CD-ROM. For information about how to carry out the installation, refer to Studio Manager’s
installation guide.
Note that Macintosh system requirements are now as indicated in the table below.
Macintosh System Requirements
ComputerA Macintosh G3/233 MHz or better and a USB port
OSMac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 (Mac OS X not supported)
Memory120 MB or more of free memory (Virtual memory must be turned off)
Hard Disk7 MB or more
Display1024
OtherOMS 2.3.3 or later
Note: If you are using a PowerBook on battery power, open the Energy Save
control panel, and in Advanced Settings, Additional Power Savings, turn off
Allow processor cycling.
For the latest information about System software and Studio Manager, please visit our website at:
www.yamahaproaudio.com.
The board installation procedure will clear all DM2000 user memory, and will reset all DM2000 settings to their defaults. Before starting installation, use the following procedure to save the data from the
DM2000 into an external MIDI device. You can then restore the data after completing the installation.
As alternatives, you can save the data directly into a SmartMedia card or you can use Studio Manager
to save the data into a computer. For details, refer to the DM2000 owner’s manual or to the Studio
Manager owner’s manual (PDF file).
1.
Press the DISPLAY ACCESS [MIDI] key to open the Bulk Dump page.
2.
Set CATEGORY to ALL, select the TRANSMIT button, and then press the [ENTER] key to
start the save.
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● Install the ME2000 Expansion Kit
~The following instructions are intended for use by authorized servicepersons only.~
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This kit is not user-installable. Users should contact a local
Yamaha dealer or a service center to arrange for installation by a
Yamaha-authorized serviceperson.
Detach and Raise the Control Panel
When removing each screw, note its location and be sure to return it to the same place when reassembling. Screws come in various sizes and are not interchangeable.
1. Turn off the DM2000 power switch, and unplug the DM2000 power cord from the power sup-
ply.
2. If SP2000 side panels are installed on the DM2000, remove both of these panels (one from
the left, and the other from the right). To remove each panel, remove 6 screws as shown
below (for a total of 12 screws).
For more information about SP2000 side panels, refer to the DM2000 owner’s manual.
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SP2000 Side Panel
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3. If the MB2000 peak meter bridge is installed on the DM2000, remove it. First disconnect the
bridge cable from the METER connector on the DM2000. Then remove the 4 screws holding
the bridge in place (as shown below), and remove the bridge.
2 Screws
DM2000
METER Connector
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4. Remove the screws indicated in the illustration below: 10 screws from the left side, 10 screws
from the right side, 8 screws from the front, and 7 screws from the rear.
5. Loosen the axis screws slightly (but do not remove them), so that the control panel can pivot.
Do not remove the axle screws. If these screws are removed the control panel may fall and cause injury
or equipment damage.
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<Left Side View>
Positioning
Screw
Positioning Screw
LCD
10 Screws
<Rear View>
<Top View>
7 Screws
Positioning Screw
10 Screws
<Right Side View>
Axis Screw
<Front View>
Positioning
Screw
8 Screws
6. Hold onto the LCD, and lift up the rear of the control panel.
LCD
7. Secure the raised control panel in place, so that it does not fall back down.
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<Top View>
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CPU
Lithium Battery
5 Screws
Install the ME2000 Expansion Board and the Battery
1. Disconnect the 6 flat cables from the 4 white connectors and 2 black connectors on the CPU
board.
● To disconnect from white connectors: Pull out the connector latch as shown in the illustra-
tion, and then pull the cable out.
● To disconnect from the black connectors: Grasp the top connector and pull off.
Flat Cable
Latch
Remove the 5 screws holding the CPU board in place, and remove the CPU board.
2.
Flat Cable
3. Set the ME2000 expansion board into position, and fasten it into place with 5 screws (the 5
screws you removed above, or the 5 screws included in the kit).
When installing the expansion board, you can use either these 5 screws or else the 5 screws included
in the kit. If you reuse these original screws, you will not need the screws in the kit.
4. Reconnect the flat cables.
To reconnect to each white connector: Insert so that the red line on the cable is aligned with
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the
▼ mark on the connector, and then push the latch down to secure it.
● To reconnect to each black connector: Insert so that the blue line on the cable is aligned
with the
▼ mark on the connector.
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5. Install the supplied lithium battery. This is a backup battery that is required to maintain data in
the DM2000 unit’s expanded memory.
Reattach the Control Panel
1. Lower the control panel back into place. Then refasten with the original screws, in the following
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order: front panel first, then the sides, and then the rear. When fastening each panel, always
fasten the positioning screw first (see illustrations on page 6 above).
Before screwing in the control panel, check to make sure that you have not left any loose screws or
tools inside the DM2000 casing. Loose objects left in the casing may cause damage to the equipment.
2. If applicable: Reinstall the MB2000 peak meter bridge and/or the SP2000 side panels by
reversing the removal procedures given on page 4 and 5 above.
● Restoring the Saved DM2000 Data
If you saved the DM2000 data to an external MIDI device as described on page 3 above, you can
now restore that data as follows.
1. After completing the kit installation, turn on the DM2000 power. The start-up screen displays
the message MEMORY EXPANDED.
2. Press the DISPLAY ACCESS [MIDI] key to open the Bulk Dump page.
3. Set the CATEGORY to ALL, select the REQUEST button, and then press the [ENTER] key.
It is not possible to load automix data that exceeds the mixer’s automix memory capacity (7MB with
the ME2000 installed; 1MB if it is not installed). If you attempt to load such data, the DM2000 will display an appropriate message and will execute the load. Any data already existing in the DM2000 will
remain unchanged.