Yamaha DISKLAVIER MARK III User Manual

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Apply for Grand Models

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT: The wires in mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Alleen voor

klanten in

Nederland

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic

products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated on the safety instruction section.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SEE BOTTOM OF ENCLOSURE OR LOWER FRONT

PANEL FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOL MARKINGS

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintainance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may also be affected.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes neccessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you.

Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

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Model Serial No. Purchase Date

YAMAHA CORPORATION

PATENTS

MADE IN JAPAN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING— When using any electrical or electronic

product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp locations and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.

1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the main supply.

2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet replaced. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

4. DANGER— Grounding Instructions: Disklavier Grand must be grounded and therefore has been equipped with a three pin attachment plug. If this product should malfunction, the ground pin provides a path of low resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. If your wall socket will not accommodate this type plug, contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced in accordance with local electrical codes. Do NOT modify the plug or change the plug to a different type!

5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices that produce heat should be avoided.

9. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical storm activity.

11. Care should taken that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.

12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a qualified service person when:

a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have

been spilled into the enclosure through openings;

or c. The product has been exposed to rain; or d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked

change in performance; or e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure

of the product has been damaged.

13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in the user-maintainance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

14. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

15. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part or the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

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Mounting the Control Unit to the Grand Piano

Installation du boîtier de commande sur un piano à queue

Montieren des Steuergerätes an den Flügel

(1) Remove the four screws

from the sides of the Control Unit.

(2) Place the metal suspension

bracket, included with the Disklavier grand model, over the Control Unit, then secure the metal suspension bracket to the Control Unit using the same screws.

(3) Insert the three restraining

screws (attached) into the marked nuts underneath the treble side key bed, then tighten the screws, leaving a gap of about 5 mm between head of the screw and piano body.

Notes:

1) Handle the metal suspension bracket and the Control Unit carefully to avoid scratches.

2) Screws: Restraining screws (5 × 12) 3 BWH screws (4 × 4) 4

3) When mounted correctly, the Control Unit is angled approximately 18˚ above horizontal.

(1) Retirer les quatre vis sur les

côtés du boîtier de commande.

(2) Placer le support métallique

(fourni avec le Disklavier pour piano à queue) sur le boîtier de commande, puis fixer le support métallique au boîtier de commande en utilisant les quatre vis à tête conique.

(3) Introduire les trois vis de

fixation dans les écrous marqués sous le clavier du côtés des aigus, puis serrer les vis en laissant un espace d’environ 5 mm entre la tête de la vis et le corps du piano.

Remarques :

1) Manipuler soigneusement le support métallique et le boîtier de commande pour éviter les rayures.

2) Vis : Vis de retenue (5 × 12) 3 Vis BWH (4 × 4) 4

3) Lorsqu’il est monté correctement, le boîtier de commande est incliné d’environ 18˚ sur l’horizontale.

(1) Entfernen Sie die vier

Schrauben von den Seiten des

Steuergerätes.

(2) Schieben Sie den mit dem

Disklavier gelieferten

Metallhalter über das

Steuergerät, und befestigen Sie

ihn mit den vier

Senkschrauben am Steuergerät.

(3) Drehen Sie die drei

Halteschrauben in die

markierten Muttern an der

Unterseite des Klaviaturbodens

auf der Diskantseite ein, und

ziehen Sie dann die Schrauben

so weit an, daß ein Abstand

von ca. 5 mm zwischen dem

Schraubenkopf und dem

Klaviaturboden bestehen

bleibt.

Hinweise:

1) Behandeln Sie den Metallhalter und das Steuergerät mit Sorgfalt, um Kratzer zu vermeiden.

2) Schrauben: Halteschrauben (5 × 12) 3 BWH-Schrauben (4 × 4) 4

3) Bei korrekter Montage ist das Steuergerät um ca. 18˚ zur Horizontalen geneigt.

L E S

MAC

PC2

MIDI

PC1

(4) Insert the control cable into

the D-SUB connector on the back of the Control Unit, then securely tighten the two screws attached to the connector. Be sure to check the orientation of the D-SUB connector when inserting the cable.

(5) Fit the “slots” of the metal

suspension bracket containing the Control Unit to the screws mentioned in step (3).

(6) After mounting the Control

Unit, push the Control Unit back as far as it will go and then tighten the three screws to secure the bracket.

(4) Raccorder le câble de

commande au connecteur DSUB situé au dos du boîtier de commande, puis serrer correctement les deux vis du connecteur. Prendre soin de vérifier l’orientation du connecteur D-SUB en raccordant le câble.

(5) Glisser les “fentes” du

support métallique contenant le boîtier de commande sur les vis mentionnées à l’étape (3).

(6) Après avoir installé le boîtier

de commande, l’enfoncer jusqu’à l’extrémité et serrer les trois vis pour fixer le support.

(4) Schließen Sie das Steuerkabel

an den D-SUB-Anschluss auf der Rückseite des Steuergerätes an, und ziehen Sie dann die beiden am Stecker angebrachten Schrauben fest an. Achten Sie beim Anschließen des Kabels auf korrekte Ausrichtung des D-SUB-Steckers.

(5) Hängen Sie die Schlitzlöcher

des Metallhalters mit dem Steuergerät an die in Schritt (3) montierten Schrauben.

(6) Nachdem Sie das Steuergerät

montiert haben, schieben Sie es bis zum Anschlag nach hinten. Ziehen Sie dann die drei Schrauben zur Sicherung des Halters an.

Mark III Series

Playback Models

Operation Manual

Welcome to the Yamaha DisklavierTM!

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Disklavier piano!

The Disklavier is a fascinating instrument that integrates a classic Yamaha acoustic piano

with innovative electronics to suit your entertainment and educational needs, while retaining

the tone, touch and long-term value that have long made Yamaha pianos the world’s finest.

Before using your Disklavier piano, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

future reference.

There are two types of Mark III Playback pianos:

• Playback models

• Playback models with Silent system

This manual is designed to cover both models.

All functions and descriptions are common to both models except where marked “for

models with Silent system playback.”

Trademarks & Copyright

Yamaha, Disklavier, Silent, PianoSoft, and PianoSoft.Plus, are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.

Unauthorized copying of PianoSoft or PianoSoft.Plus disks is prohibited.

Important

Read the following before operating the Disklavier.

Warnings

•Do not locate the Disklavier in a place subject to excessive heat, low temperatures, or direct sunlight. This could be a fire hazard and may damage the finish and internal parts.

• Excessive humidity or dust can lead to fire or electric shock.

• Connect the plug on the Disklavier power cable to a compatible AC outlet. Failure to do so will present a fire and electric shock hazard. If the power cable plug is not compatible with your AC outlet, consult your dealer.

• Do not plug several devices into the same AC outlet. This can overload the AC outlet, and lead to fire and electric shock hazard. It may also affect the performance of some devices.

•Do not place heavy objects on the power cable. A damaged power cable is a potential fire and electric shock hazard. If the power cable runs under a carpet, make sure heavy objects, including the Disklavier, are not placed on top of the cable.

• If the power cable is damaged (i.e. cut or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a replacement. Using the Disklavier in this condition is a fire and shock hazard.

Cautions

•Turn off all audio devices when connecting to the Disklavier. Refer to the user’s guide for each device. Use the correct cables and connect as specified.

• Set the volume level on all the devices to minimum before applying power.

• Do not play the Disklavier at a high volume for extended periods; you may damage your hearing. This is especially important when using headphones. If you think your hearing ability is impaired, consult your doctor.

• If the Disklavier is worked extremely hard — that is, prolonged playback of very “busy” songs — the Disklavier’s thermal relay may trip. The thermal relay will automatically reset when the Disklavier has cooled down.

• If you notice any abnormality — such as smoke, odor, or noise — turn off the Disklavier immediately, and remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer for repair.

• If a foreign object or water gets inside the Disklavier turn it off immediately, and remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Consult your dealer.

English

•When disconnecting the power cable from an AC outlet, always pull from the plug. Never pull the cable. Damaging the cable in this way is a potential fire and electric shock hazard.

• The cover of the unit should be removed only by qualified service technicians.

• Do not place liquid containers such as vases, potted plants, glasses, cosmetic bottles, medicines, etc., on top of the Disklavier.

• Do not try to modify the Disklavier, as this could lead to fire or electric shock hazard.

• When moving the Disklavier to another location, turn off the power, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and remove all cables connected to external devices.

• If you plan not to use the Disklavier for a long period of time (such as when you are on vacation), disconnect the electrical mains.

•Always remove the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the Disklavier. Leaving the power plug connected presents a risk of electric shock.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, cleaning detergent, or a chemical cloth to clean the Disklavier.

• Do not place metal objects with rubber feet on top of the Disklavier. The color and finish of the Disklavier can be damaged.

• Do not place heavy objects on the Disklavier. Doing so can damage the Disklavier.

• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the Disklavier. However, if you discover a stain, carefully use a soft damp cloth to remove it.

Interference

• The Disklavier uses high-frequency digital circuits that may cause interference to radios and TVs placed close to it. If interference does occur, relocate the affected equipment.

Handling Batteries

The remote control of this unit is powered by dry batteries. Improper use or misuse of the dry batteries can cause the dry batteries to heat up, leak electrolyte or burst which in turn may result in a fire, damage to equipment and/or nearby objects or in burns, injury or other bodily harm. Read through and familiarize yourself with the following safety precautions prior to use to ensure correct usage.

• Do not directly touch the chemicals (electrolyte) which have leaked from dry batteries.

1. If electrolyte from dry batteries has made

contact with your eyes, rinse your eyes thoroughly with clean water and seek medical treatment from a physician immediately.

2. If electrolyte from dry batteries has touched

your skin or clothing, rinse it off immediately with clean water.

3. If electrolyte from dry batteries has found

its way inside your mouth, gargle immediately and consult a physician.

•Do not install the dry batteries with the “+” and “–” poles reversed. Misaligning the poles of dry batteries can lead the dry batteries to be charged or shorted or it can cause them to heat up, leak electrolyte or burst which in turn may result in a fire, damage to nearby objects or in burns, injury or other bodily harm.

•Use only the designated batteries. Do not use used batteries with unused batteries or different types of batteries together. This can cause them to heat up, leak electrolyte or burst which in turn may result in a fire or in burns, injury or other bodily harm. Replace all the dry batteries at the same time. Do not use new and old dry batteries together. Do not use different types of batteries (alkaline and manganese batteries, batteries made by different manufacturers or different battery products made by the same manufacturer) together: this can cause them to heat up, ingite or leak electrolyte.

• When the battery-powered unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period of time, remove the dry batteries from the unit. Otherwise the batteries will run down and their electrolyte may leak, resulting in damage to the unit.

• Remove spent batteries immediately from equipment. Otherwise, batteries will overdischarge, causing them to heat up, leak electrolyte or burst which in turn may result in damage to nearby objects or in burns, injury or other bodily harm.

•Dispose of batteries in accordance with the applicable regulations and ordinances.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Table of Contents

Basic Operations

English

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Disklavier

Items Supplied with the Disklavier .................. 1

Connecting the Control Unit............................ 1

Connecting the Power Cable ........................... 2

Using the Remote Control................................ 2

Connecting Other Equipment .......................... 2

Basic Disklavier Terminology ............................3

Chapter 2 Names of Parts and Their

Functions

Control Unit — Front Panel.............................. 4

Control Unit — Rear Panel ...............................5

Amplifier, Speakers & Foot Controller ............. 6

Silent Control Box (for models with Silent system

playback) .............................................................. 7

Remote Control................................................. 7

Chapter 3 Floppy Disks and Memory

Disks

Floppy Disks ....................................................... 9

Memory Disks .................................................. 10

Chapter 4 Turning On/Off Your

Disklavier

Turning On the Disklavier .............................. 11

Turning Off the Disklavier .............................. 11

Setting the Internal Calendar ........................ 12

Chapter 5 Display (LCD)................. 13

Chapter 6 Basic Playback

Playing Back a Song ........................................ 15

Pausing Playback............................................. 16

Stopping Playback .......................................... 16

Selecting Songs with the Control Unit .......... 17

Selecting Songs with the Remote Control .... 17

Fast Preview & Review .................................... 18

Fast Forward & Reverse .................................. 18

Adjusting the Volume..................................... 19

Adjusting the Tone ......................................... 20

Balancing the Ensemble Volume (TG Master

Balance) ...........................................................21

Changing the Tempo ...................................... 22

Transposing a Song .........................................22

Chapter 7 Silent System Playback

(for models with Silent system playback)

What is the Silent System? ............................. 23

Quiet Mode and Silent Mode ........................ 23

Engaging the Silent System............................ 24

Adjusting the Volume..................................... 24

Applying Reverb Effects ................................. 25

Canceling Keyboard Movement .................... 26

Changing the Polyphony Setting ................... 27

Tuning the Digital Piano ................................ 28

Disengaging the Silent System....................... 28

Chapter 8 Repeat Playback

All Song, Single Song, Random Repeat ......... 29

Segment A~B Repeat ...................................... 30

Segment A~ (Return & Pause) Repeat ........... 31

Starting Playback from a Specified Point

(Search) ............................................................ 32

Chapter 9 Useful Functions for

Learning Piano

Canceling the Left-Hand or Right-Hand Piano

Part .................................................................. 33

Operating the Pedals Yourself ....................... 34

Using the Built-in Metronome .......................34

Playback with the Metronome ...................... 35

Adjusting the Metronome Volume (for models

with Silent system playback) ................................... 36

Using an Optional Foot Switch or Foot

Controller ........................................................ 36

Chapter 10 Advanced Ensemble Song

Playback

Tuning the Tone Generator (TG Master

Tune) ................................................................38

iii

Playing the Piano Parts on the Tone

Generator ........................................................ 39

Displaying Ensemble Voices ........................... 40

Selecting Tracks for the Piano Parts ............... 41

Advanced Operations

Chapter 11 Using the AUX Connectors

AUX OUT ......................................................... 42

AUX IN .............................................................43

Chapter 12 Storing and Managing

Songs on Disks

Memory Disks .................................................. 44

Specifying a Disk .............................................44

Copying Songs................................................. 45

Copying the Entire Contents of a Disk (Disk

Copy)................................................................ 47

Deleting Songs ................................................48

Rearranging Song Order (Song Sort)............. 49

Changing the Counter Display ....................... 50

Chapter 13 Chain Play – Playing Back

Memory Disks in a Group

Registering a Group........................................ 52

Chain-Playing Disks in a Group ......................53

Canceling Group Functions ............................ 54

Chapter 14 Timer Play

Creating a Program ........................................ 56

Timer Play Examples ....................................... 58

Controlling the Disklavier in Real Time ......... 68

Sending Song Data to a MIDI Instrument ..... 69

Playing Back Import Files................................ 70

Chapter 17 The Disklavier & Personal

Computers

Connecting to a Personal Computer ............. 72

Setting the HOST SELECT Switch.................... 73

Playing Back Songs Created in a Computer .. 73

Playing Back More than 16 Channels ............ 74

Chapter 18 Resetting Your Disklavier

Resetting Your Disklavier ............................... 75

Chapter 19 Troubleshooting ........... 77

Chapter 20 Display Error

Messages....................... 79

Chapter 21 Glossary......................... 80

Chapter 15 Disk and Song File Utilities

Song Format .................................................... 60

Disk Types ........................................................ 60

Formatting Disks .............................................61

Converting Song Format ................................ 62

Converting Disk Type ...................................... 63

Chapter 16 The Disklavier & MIDI

Start-Stop Control of a MIDI Instrument with

the Disklavier .................................................. 65

Receiving Data from a MIDI Sequencer......... 66

Chapter 22 Internal XG Tone

Generator Voice & Drum Kit List

Internal XG Tone Generator Basic Voice

List.................................................................... 84

Internal XG Tone Generator Drum Kit List ....85

Chapter 23 Specifications ................ 86

MIDI Implementation Chart

................................................ Inside back cover

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Disklavier

This chapter provides information on the supplied items and how to set up your Disklavier.

Items Supplied with the Disklavier

Check that the following items are supplied with your Disklavier:

•1 Remote Control

•2 Batteries for the Remote Control

•2 Disklavier Sample PianoSoft Disks

•1 Blank 3.5" 2HD Floppy Disk

•1 Operation Manual

Connecting the Control Unit

Make sure that the control cable extending from the piano is firmly connected to the TO CONTROL CABLE FOR PIANO connector on the rear panel of the Control Unit.

ST SELECT

M 1 C

TO HOST

D I

•1 Control Unit Suspension Bracket

•1 Stereo Headphones (DGP1 only)

English Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Disklavier

Note: The control cable should be connected to the

Control Unit when the Disklavier is installed. If, however, it is not, carefully connect the control cable to the Control Unit’s TO CONTROL CABLE FOR PIANO connector on the rear panel. See step (4) in “Mounting the Control Unit to the Grand Piano” at the beginning of this manual.

It is recommended to mount the Control Unit to the underside of the treble side key bed. See “Mounting the Control Unit to the Grand Piano” at the beginning of this manual.

Connecting the Power

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5 5

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A L

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T R U M

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Cable

Battery Replacement

When the remote control fails to work from a distance, replace the batteries.

Connect the Disklavier’s power cable to an AC wall outlet.

Important: Make sure that the voltage of the AC

wall outlet matches that marked on the Disklavier’s Serial No. plate.

Using the Remote Control

The Disklavier is equipped with a remote control which allows convenient control from almost anywhere in the room. This chapter provides notes on handling the remote control.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Before the remote control can be used, the two batteries supplied with the Disklavier must be installed.

•Replacement batteries should be UM-3, AA, R6P, or LR6 type.

•Always replace both batteries.

• If the remote control is not to be used for a prolonged period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage by battery leakage.

Important: Be sure to read the section on Handling

Batteries on page ii of “Important” for details on the safe handling of dry batteries.

Using the Remote Control

To use the remote control, point it at the remote control sensor on the Control Unit.

Approx. 5 m (16 ft.)

30˚

Remove the battery cover from the rear of the remote control, install the batteries, and then replace the cover.

A diagram inside the battery compartment shows which way the batteries should be installed. Make sure you insert them correctly.

Connecting Other Equipment

☛ To connect audio instruments to the AUX

connectors, see Chapter 11 “Using the AUX Connectors.”

☛ To connect MIDI equipment, tone generator or a

synthesizer to the Disklavier, see Chapter 16 “The Disklavier & MIDI.”

☛ To connect a personal computer to the Disklavier,

see Chapter 17 “The Disklavier & Personal Computers.”

Basic Disklavier Terminology

The following is a list of several basic Disklavier words that you may need to know before proceeding with operational procedures in this manual. For additional Disklavier terminology, see the glossary provided in Chapter 21.

Disk

“Disk” is used as a generic term to refer to both floppy disks and internal Memory Disks.

Ensemble Song

An Ensemble song contains the same left and right-hand parts as an L/R song, and extra tracks that are played by the internal XG tone generator. Accompanying tracks can include acoustic bass, drums, strings, vibes, etc.

Floppy Disk

The magnetic storage medium that the Disklavier uses for song playback. The Disklavier uses 3.5 inch 2DD and 2HD floppy disks. PianoSoft and PianoSoft.Plus are song disks specially for use with the Disklavier Series.

L/R Song

In a L/R song, the left-hand piano part is stored on track 1 (L) and the right-hand piano part is stored on track 2 (R). During playback you can cancel either part, and practice that part yourself. When recording an L/R song, you can record the two parts simultaneously or separately.

Memory Disk

The Disklavier has a total of 16 Mbytes of internal flash memory named Memory Disks that allow you to store song data without a floppy disk.

included are classical, jazz, and popular. The disk includes songs for listening enjoyment, piano study disks for the piano student, and accompaniment disks for vocal and instrumental practice. PianoSoft is sometimes used as a generic term for PianoSoft and PianoSoft

PianoSoft Ensemble songs featuring instrumental accompaniment that can be played back on the Disklavier. See your Disklavier dealer for a PianoSoft catalog.

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Song

A “song” usually means a short piece of music with lyrics. However, in the Disklavier manuals the term “song” is used to refer to any piece of music.

Tone Generator

An electronic device that generates instrument voices. The Disklavier has an internal XG tone generator that can produce nearly 700 instrumental and percussion voices.

Voice

The sounds produced by a tone generator expressing various instruments.

English Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Disklavier

MIDI

An acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other.

The PianoSoft Disk Collection is a library of prerecorded song disks made by Yamaha for use with the Disklavier Series. Many titles are available, and among the many musical styles

Ya maha XG is an extension of the GM (General MIDI) format. With greater polyphony, more voice, and effects, it improves song compatibility between MIDI devices. When a song in the Yamaha XG format is played on another XG compatible tone generator or synthesizer, it will play and sound as the original composer/creator intended.

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