Bc2000 (for the BCF2000 & BCR2000)

>
> Yep, the person you bought it from could've changed the functions of the buttons.
> 
> //offtopic on
> 
> You can change the function buttons to normal CC-sending buttons in a software like BCManager.
> 
> If you're doing so, you have to rely on a computer and always send a STORE-sysex file for storing presets. 
> (Cause you don't have a store-button anymore)
> 
> //offtopic off
>

>
> Hi, sounds strange!
> My suggestion would be to send a factory-sysex file to your unit. 
> 
> http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BCR2000.aspx
> under PRESETS download Factory Presets
> 
> Then use Bome's SendSX, set up your Midi-Out to your Bcr2000 and send bcr_FACTORY_PRESETS.syx
> 
> Good luck!
>

>
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "c.jones1078" <chrispopovski@> wrote:
> > When I hit the edit then store buttons, they do not stay lit so I can't change any global settings or choose an operating mode. Also, with the exception of the push encoder group buttons, all of the buttons don't do anything but say 'on' when I press them and then say 'off' when I let go. The unit is on Preset 1 with no way of changing it. 
> 
> Maybe memory preset 1 redefines the four function keys (STORE, LEARN, EDIT and EXIT) as "ordinary" buttons.
> Does pressing ">" move you to preset 2? If not, this could mean that preset 1 also redefines the "<" and ">" buttons as "ordinary" ones.
> 
> To circumvent memory preset 1:
> When the unit is off, hold STORE and EXIT, then press the POWER button: the display should say "Init" briefly, after which you get a clean (temporary) preset and you should be able to execute EDIT + STORE to enter Global Setup ("EG") mode.
> For more information, see section 22 of "BC MIDI Implementation.pdf" (http://home.kpn.nl/f2hmjvandenberg281/bc2000.html).
> 
> > I've tried resetting it and re-updating the firmware countless times with no change.
> 
> If the display briefly says "1.10" after power-up, the firmware is totally fine and re-updating it is completely useless.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Mark.
>

>
> Mark, that worked! 
> 
> I was able to access the Global Setup mode. I'm now attempting to restore the factory presets. I don't even want them to be honest, I only plan on using the BCR to control my hardware synths. Is there a better way to reset the machine? 
> 
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "Mark v.d. Berg" <markwinvdb@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "c.jones1078" <chrispopovski@> wrote:
> > > When I hit the edit then store buttons, they do not stay lit so I can't change any global settings or choose an operating mode. Also, with the exception of the push encoder group buttons, all of the buttons don't do anything but say 'on' when I press them and then say 'off' when I let go. The unit is on Preset 1 with no way of changing it. 
> > 
> > Maybe memory preset 1 redefines the four function keys (STORE, LEARN, EDIT and EXIT) as "ordinary" buttons.
> > Does pressing ">" move you to preset 2? If not, this could mean that preset 1 also redefines the "<" and ">" buttons as "ordinary" ones.
> > 
> > To circumvent memory preset 1:
> > When the unit is off, hold STORE and EXIT, then press the POWER button: the display should say "Init" briefly, after which you get a clean (temporary) preset and you should be able to execute EDIT + STORE to enter Global Setup ("EG") mode.
> > For more information, see section 22 of "BC MIDI Implementation.pdf" (http://home.kpn.nl/f2hmjvandenberg281/bc2000.html).
> > 
> > > I've tried resetting it and re-updating the firmware countless times with no change.
> > 
> > If the display briefly says "1.10" after power-up, the firmware is totally fine and re-updating it is completely useless.
> > 
> > Hope this helps,
> > Mark.
> >
>

>
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "c.jones1078" <chrispopovski@> wrote:
> >
> > Think I spoke too soon. While I can now change presets, I can't enter edit mode. 
> 
> I'm not sure what's going on here exactly, but in any case you should be aware that even after you have started up with the "Init" preset, a preset change (via "<" or ">") might select a memory preset that again redefines the function keys and possibly the "<" and ">" keys as well...
> 
> To get rid of this danger, you could write the clean "Init" preset to one or more memory presets:
> 1. Press STORE.
> 2. Select the memory preset (1-32) of your choice via "<" and ">"
> 3. Press STORE again.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Mark.
>

>
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "mmruijgrok" <senang@> wrote:
> > There's also a way of resetting on the BCR/BCF itself although I'm not sure if this restores ALL functions but the manual the manual calls it a panic reset that resets "most" important MIDI data to their factory settings:
> > 
> > 1. Press EDIT and keep it pressed.
> > 2. Now press EXIT.
> > PAnC should now appear on the display.
> 
> I think there are two problems with this:
> 
> 1. Panic Reset doesn't work if the current preset has turned the 4 function keys (including EDIT and EXIT) into "ordinary" buttons.
> 
> 2. Behringer's official manual is ridiculously vague about this, but Panic Reset doesn't actually modify the BCR's state in any way: it merely outputs a few MIDI messages...
> See "BC MIDI Implementation.pdf", section 23.3.
> 
> Mark.
>

>
> Right. Like I said, I wasn't sure about it being a complete factory reset but indeed, if even the function keys have been mangled up this wouldn't work.
> 
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "Mark v.d. Berg" <markwinvdb@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "mmruijgrok" <senang@> wrote:
> > > There's also a way of resetting on the BCR/BCF itself although I'm not sure if this restores ALL functions but the manual the manual calls it a panic reset that resets "most" important MIDI data to their factory settings:
> > > 
> > > 1. Press EDIT and keep it pressed.
> > > 2. Now press EXIT.
> > > PAnC should now appear on the display.
> > 
> > I think there are two problems with this:
> > 
> > 1. Panic Reset doesn't work if the current preset has turned the 4 function keys (including EDIT and EXIT) into "ordinary" buttons.
> > 
> > 2. Behringer's official manual is ridiculously vague about this, but Panic Reset doesn't actually modify the BCR's state in any way: it merely outputs a few MIDI messages...
> > See "BC MIDI Implementation.pdf", section 23.3.
> > 
> > Mark.
> >
>