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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. (1) Retirer les quatre vis sur les côtés du boîtier de commande. (1) Entfernen Sie die vier Schrauben von den Seiten des Steuergerätes.
L R CO NT RO MID L CD AU DI O/ AN AL I IN OG I IN MID T OU BLE CA L RO NT ANO CO PI TO FOR ST HO ST HO TO 1 PC MIDI LECT SE 2 PC C MA (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.
English Mark III Series Full-Function Models (A) Basic Operation Manual
TM Welcome to the Yamaha Disklavier ! 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, educational, and creative 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.
Important Read the following before operating the Disklavier. Cautions • 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. • 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. • Excessive humidity or dust can lead to fire or electric shock.
• 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.
Table of Contents 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 ..............................
Adjusting the Metronome Volume ................ 43 Using an Optional Foot Switch or Foot Controller ........................................................ 43 Chapter 15 Internal XG Tone Generator Voice & Drum Kit List Chapter 10 Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice Internal XG Tone Generator Basic Voice List .......................................................... 69 Internal XG Tone Generator Drum Kit List .... 70 Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice ..................................
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Disklavier English This chapter provides information on the supplied items and how to set up your Disklavier. Connecting the Control Unit Check that the following items are supplied with your Disklavier: 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. • 1 Remote Control • 2 Batteries for the Remote Control • 2 Disklavier Sample PianoSoft Disks • 1 Blank 3.
Connecting the Power Cable 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. Battery Replacement When the remote control fails to work from a distance, replace the batteries.
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 15 in the Advanced Operation Manual. Disk piano student, and accompaniment disks for vocal and instrumental practice. PianoSoft is sometimes used as a generic term for PianoSoft and PianoSoft.Plus.
Chapter 2 Names of Parts and Their Functions This chapter describes the functions of the buttons and other parts of the Disklavier. Control Unit — Front Panel 1 2 4 5 DRIVE SELECT 3 6 8 7 9 CONTROL UNIT DKC55RCD GENERAL INSTRUMENT PLAY/PAUSE STOP ENTER REC PART STANDBY ON L 0 q w e r Note: In Standby mode, the Control Unit is in effect turned off.
u [<] [>] cursor buttons Used to move the cursor in the display. w [REC] button Used to engage the Record Standby mode before recording starts. i [FUNC.] button Used to access various Disklavier utility functions. e [SONG SELECT/REV•FWD] buttons In Stop mode: Used to select songs. In Play mode: Used to fast preview and review. In Pause mode: Used to fast forward and reverse. p Selector button Used to select the feature you want to adjust from among Volume, Tempo, Tranpose, and Balance.
7 MIDI IN Used to connect external MIDI equipment for inputting MIDI data. 5 TO CONTROL CABLE FOR PIANO Used to connect the control cable from the piano. 6 MIDI OUT Used to connect external MIDI equipment for outputting MIDI data. Silent Control Box 1 2 3 4 5 VOLUME HEADPHONES REVERB SILENT ON 1 [SILENT] button Used to engage the Silent system. The acoustic piano is silenced and sound is output from the digital piano. 2 SILENT ON indicator Lights when the Silent system is engaged.
3 4 5 VOLUME HEADPHONES REVERB English 6 8 7 AUX FOOT CNTRL IN 6 AUX OUT Used to connect external audio equipment. These connectors are not coupled with the headphones. Chapter 2: Names of Parts and Their Functions OUT 7 AUX IN Used to connect external audio equipment. 8 Foot Controller Connector Connect the optional YAMAHA FC-4, FC-5 or FC-7 foot controller here. Pedals The Disklavier’s pedals are named as follows throughout this manual.
Amplifier, Outlet Box for Speakers, Speakers & Foot Controller Amplifier (see illustration below) Foot Controller connector 8 MAINS AUX OUT L/L+R R Mounted underneath AUX IN L/L+R R VOLUME BASS TREBLE Mounted underneath 9 Mounted underneath Amplifier Panel 1 2 MAINS AUX OUT L/L+R R AUX IN L/L+R R 3 4 1 AC LINE INLET Connect the AC power cable here. 2 MAINS (ON/OFF) switch Press to switch on/off the Disklavier. 3 AUX OUT L/L+R, R Used to connect external audio equipment.
Outlet box for speakers (see illustration below) English Outlet box for speakers 1 2 3 4 MAINS AC IN AC OUTLET L R AC OUTLET OUTPUT 1 OUTLET x 2 Connect the AC power plug here. Ensure that the total power of the two components (such as speakers) connected to these outlets does not exceed 120W. 2 AC LINE INLET Connect the AC power cable here. 3 MAIN (ON/OFF) switch This switch is used to switch the Disklavier on and off. See page 14 for information on power ON and OFF procedures.
Remote Control 6 [SONG SELECT] buttons Used to select songs. 1 RECORD PART SELECT L R SEARCH 1 2 3 DRIVE 2 3 4 5 8 [PAUSE] button Used to pause playback and recording. + e + r 9 [STOP] button Used to stop playback and recording. 5 7 8 9 0 – TRANSPOSE 0 – TEMPO 0 A-B 6 REV•FWD VOLUME – q + t SONG SELECT 6 PLAY PAUSE 7 [PLAY] button Used to start playback.
Chapter 3 Disks Used with the Disklavier English Three types of disks are used with the Disklavier: floppy disks, CDs, and internal Memory Disks. Accidental Erasure Protection Besides PianoSoft and PianoSoft.Plus song disks, the Disklavier can play back songs stored on 3.5inch MS-DOS 720 Kbyte format 2DD floppy disks and MS-DOS 1.44 Mbyte format 2HD floppy disks. Floppy disks have an erasure protection tab which can be set so that the Disklavier cannot record new data onto the disk.
Inserting & Ejecting Floppy Disks Inserting Carefully insert the disk into the disk drive shutter first, label side up, as shown. Push it until it clicks into place and the Eject button pops out. Compact Discs You can enjoy listening to PianoSoft.PlusAudioTM —Yamaha’s audio/MIDI CD made especially for use with the Disklavier. Besides PianoSoft.PlusAudio, the Disklavier can also play back standard audio CDs sold on the market as well as audio/MIDI CDs of other companies. Note: PianoSoft.
Memory Disks Press the CD eject button so that the CD tray pops out about 1 cm. Then, carefully pull it out as far as it will go. To insert a CD, place the CD on the tray and gently press down on it so that the center of the CD is clamped in place. To remove the CD, slowly lift the CD. Besides floppy disks and CDs, the Disklavier has 16 Mbytes (1 Mbyte × 16 Memory Disks) of internal flash memory for storing song data. They are numbered from 0 to 9 and A to F.
Chapter 4 Turning On/Off Your Disklavier This chapter describes how to turn on and off your Disklavier and how to set the internal calendar. Turning your Disklavier on/off is a basic and very important procedure. Always be sure to follow the procedure described below when you turn on or off your Disklavier. Turning On the Disklavier 1 Turning Off the Disklavier Set the MAINS switch to ON. 1 Press [STANDBY / ON] on the Control Unit. 2 Set the MAINS switch to OFF.
Setting the Internal Calendar 4 Use [<] and [>] to select year, month, date, hours, minutes, and seconds, and use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set a value. –/NO Time is displayed in 24-hour format. 1 Hold down [FUNC.] and press [STANDBY / ON]. FUNC. Pressing both [–/NO] and [+/YES] simultaneously in each respective field sets the year to 1990, month and day to 1, and the hours, minutes, and seconds to 0. + STANDBY ON 5 The setup menu appears. +/YES Press [ENTER].
Chapter 5 Display (LCD) and DRIVE Indicator Various information is shown in the display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) and DRIVE indicator on the Control Unit. This chapter describes some of the frequently displayed indications. DRIVE Indicator Disk Title The DRIVE indicator lets you know which disk is selected. Note: CDs have no disk title. Pressing the [SELECT] buttons toggles the indication as follows: (Fd) (Cd) 0 1 2 3 Song Title 4 SELECT F The title of a song appears during song playback.
All PianoSoft disks use the minutes and seconds format. Songs that you record yourself will use the minutes and seconds format unless you use the metronome for recording, in which case the measures and beats format is used. Song Format ☛ Songs recorded with the measures and beats format can be converted to the minutes and seconds format. See “Changing the Counter Display” on page 7 in the Advanced Operation Manual.
Previous/Next Display Indications The arrows that appear on the far right of a display indicate that there is a relevant display before or after the current one. You can go to the previous or next display using the [<] [>] buttons. Next display indication Next and previous display indication Cursor The c cursor indicates the currently selected parameter. Main buttons used in current display* Cursor position * In this case, [–/NO] [+/YES] [<] and [>] are used to set the parameters.
Chapter 6 Basic Playback If you are using the Disklavier for the first time, you can use the enclosed sample floppy disk and PianoSoft.PlusAudio CD, or Memory Disk 0 which contains a short sample song. Note: A sample PianoSoft.PlusAudio CD is supplied with your Disklavier. However, other PianoSoft.PlusAudio series CDs may not available in some countries.
Standard Audio CDs For CDs, the following displays appear. Standard CDs contain two audio channels (R and L). Both are output via the built-in speakers as a CD stereo system would. ➔ Note: You can also connect an external CD changer to the AUDIO/ANALOG MIDI IN connector on the control unit (rear panel) and play back multiple audio CDs on the Disklavier. For Memory Disks, the disk number or letter also flashes in the bottom row of the display.
Starting Playback 1 Specify a disk. Pausing Playback 1 Press [PLAY/PAUSE]. PLAY/PAUSE 2 Press [PLAY/PAUSE]. English PLAY/PAUSE Playback stops and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes. 2 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] again to continue playback. Chapter 6: Basic Playback The PLAY/PAUSE indicator lights and song No.1 starts playing. The Disklavier plays the piano parts, actually moving the keys up and down, and the internal XG tone generator plays the instrumental parts.
Selecting Songs with the Control Unit Press [SONG SELECT the next song. Press [SONG SELECT the previous song. ] to select ] to select SONG SELECT/REV FWD Selecting Songs with the Remote Control You can also select songs at any time using the [SONG SELECT] buttons or number pad on the remote control. Using the [SONG SELECT] Buttons To select other songs on the disk, press and hold down [SONG SELECT ] or [SONG SELECT ] until the number of the desired song appears. Press [SONG SELECT the previous song.
2 To select a song numbered 10 and above, enter the first digit, then within 2 seconds, enter the second digit. SEARCH 1 3 5 6 8 9 DRIVE 7 0 During playback, Fast Preview and Review allow you to quickly search through a song while listening to the sound. This is useful for locating a desired position within a song. Note: No sound is produced by the piano when fastpreviewing or reviewing PianoSoft.PlusAudio CDs. Remote Control To preview, press [SONG SELECT ].
Fast Forward & Reverse In Pause mode, fast forward and reverse allow you to quickly locate a desired position in a song. Fast Forward and Reverse search faster than preview and review and the piano does not play. Reverse can also be used to return a song to the beginning, ready to play again. 1 To fast forward a song that is currently playing, press [PLAY/PAUSE] to engage Pause mode, then press [SONG SELECT ].
Adjusting the Volume a You can adjust volume with the Control Unit or with the remote control as described below. Since all piano songs are recorded at the maximum volume level of 0, volume can be decreased down to –10, the softest volume at which the piano can play. b –/NO On the remote control, use the [VOLUME] buttons to adjust the volume. VOLUME – For songs on PianoSoft.PlusAudio, you should first balance the volume of the MIDI piano and Audio parts.
Adjusting the Tone You can also adjust the tone using the BASS and TREBLE knobs on the Amplifier, if necessary. BASS knob: Turning it clockwise increases and counterclockwise decreases the bass sound. TREBLE knob: Turning it clockwise increases and counterclockwise decreases the treble sound. Turn the knobs until the desired tone is attained.
TG Master balance can adjust the volume from 0 to 127 and OFF. (0: mutes the sound of the internal XG tone generator; OFF: does not link with the internal XG tone generator.) This setting is shown in the display on the right of the bar graph. Press the Selector until the VOLUME indicator lights. VOLUME TEMPO TRANSPOSE BALANCE The volume levels of the piano and Ensemble voices are now balanced. You can use the [VOLUME] buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the overall volume.
5 Press the Selector until the VOLUME indicator lights. VOLUME TEMPO TRANSPOSE BALANCE Changing the Tempo You can speed up or slow down the playback tempo. Slowing down the playback tempo can be useful when practicing a difficult piano part. These tempo settings remain in effect until recording is started, the disk is ejected, or the Disklavier is turned off. Note: You cannot change the playback tempo of songs on CDs. ☛ Tempo changes to songs that you have recorded yourself can be made permanent.
Transposing a Song Playback can be transposed up or down by up to two octaves. This is useful, for example, when you want to sing along (karaoke) in a different key from the original recording. Pitch adjustments are effective until the CD is ejected or the Disklavier is turned off. Note: This function cannot be used to adjust the pitch of external audio CDs connected to the AUX IN connector.
Chapter 7 Using the Silent System When you play back songs in normal mode, the acoustic piano plays the piano parts, providing live piano performance, and the accompanying sounds are output through the built-in speakers. When you engage the Silent system, the acoustic piano is silenced and the piano parts are played by the digital piano tone generator.
Engaging the Silent System Engaging the Silent system is very simple. Follow the procedure below. Press [STANDBY / ON] to turn on the Disklavier. SELECT CONTRO PLAY/P STANDB Y ON L UNI T DKC 55RCD GENER AUSE REC SONG SELECT L /REV ¥ FWD ENTER PART R 2 AL INSTRUMENT STOP VOICE FUN To select Quiet mode, simply press the [SILENT] button on the Silent Control Box.
Applying Reverb Effects A piano sounds differently depending on the size of the room in which it is played. These room reverberations are referred to as “reverb” in this manual. Follow the procedure below to apply reverb to the digital piano sound in Silent or Quiet mode. 1 Engage the Silent system. 2 Press [FUNC.]. FUNC. The Disklavier’s reverb effects can simulate chamber and hall acoustics.
Canceling Keyboard Movement To re-enable keyboard movement, press [+/YES] in the above display to set the Key parameter to ON. Note: This setting is saved when the Disklavier is turned off. Normally, when songs are played back on the Disklavier, the piano keys move up and down as if they were being played by a performer. 1 1 During stop, pause, or play mode, press [<] in the song title display. The following display appears. Press [FUNC.]. FUNC. The FUNC.
Changing the Polyphony Setting Polyphony refers to the number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously. 3 Press [>] until the c cursor is next the Poly parameter, then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the number of polyphonic notes: 32 or 64. –/NO +/YES The Disklavier is set to 32-note stereo sampling polyphony by default. In other words, it plays up to 32 notes at a time (including sustained notes) in stereo.
Tuning the Digital Piano English The Silent digital piano is automatically tuned to match the internal XG tone generator. If you want to re-tune the Silent digital piano, follow the procedures outlined in “Tuning the Tone Generator (TG Master Tune)” on page 48. Chapter 7: Using the Silent System Disengaging the Silent System Press the [SILENT] button so that the SILENT ON indicator goes out. SILENT ON The Silent system is disengaged.
Chapter 8 Repeat Playback This chapter describes various repeat playback functions that you may want to use for entertainment and study purposes. You can repeatedly play back songs or specific passages within a song. Note: All Repeat Playback functions are set using the remote control only. (They cannot be set with the Control Unit.) All Song, Single Song, Random Repeat There are three Repeat modes (ALL, RPT, RND) as described below.
Segment A~B Repeat Playback starts from point A, continues up to point B and then stops. The song returns to point A and Pause mode is engaged. In Segment A~B Repeat, playback is repeated between two specified points in a song: point A and point B. This function is useful when practicing or memorizing a difficult section of a song. To set point A, play back a song and press [A-B] at the desired point.
Segment A~ (Return & Pause) Repeat In Segment A~ Repeat, playback can be repeatedly restarted from a specified point in a song. This is similar to Segment A~B Repeat except that only point A is specified. Like Segment A~B Repeat, this function is useful for practicing. 1 In this case, playback stops, the song returns to point A, and Pause mode is engaged. Point A SONG 1 A-B Remote Control Remote Control Point A is memorized and the “B” of “A-B” flashes on the display.
Starting Playback from a Specified Point (Search) Once a time value has been entered, it is saved until the disk is ejected or the Disklavier is turned off. If you want to search for the same point again, just press the search button again. 3 Press [SEARCH] again to begin the search. SEARCH Remote Control If the Disklavier was already playing when you pressed [SEARCH], playback will continue from the new point when the search is complete.
Chapter 9 Useful Functions for Learning Piano This chapter describes useful functions for piano study, such as practicing one hand while the Disklavier plays the other, operating the pedals, and using the built-in metronome. Canceling the LeftHand or Right-Hand Piano Part 4 A part can also be canceled by using the [PART SELECT] buttons on the remote control.
Using the Built-in Metronome During playback, the Disklavier pedals play the pedal data that was recorded with the song. If, however, you want to practice your pedal playing, you can cancel pedal playback and play them yourself. The Disklavier’s built-in metronome can be used for practice playing, playback, and recording. You do not need to play back a song to use this function. 1 Hold down [PART L] and [PART R] until “PDoff” appears on the display.
The following table shows the metronome parameters that can be set. Parameter Range 1 Click ON/OFF Default Notes ON If set to off, the volume indicators still flash 2 Tempo 30 to 400 117 1 beat = 1 bpm quarter note (crotchet) 3 Time 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 Signature 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 9/4 2 Playback with the Metronome For songs recorded with the metronome using the measures and beats time format, you can sound the metronome along with song playback.
Adjusting the Metronome Volume Note: The volume of the metronome can only be adjusted in the Silent system. 1 In Silent or Quiet mode, press [METRONOME]. Start/stop functions can be controlled using an optional Yamaha FC-4 or FC-5 foot switch. The following table shows which functions can be controlled using the foot switch. METRONOME The METRONOME indicator lights, the metronome starts, and the following display appears.
Using a Foot Controller to Control the Tempo By connecting an optional Yamaha FC-7 controller pedal, playback tempo can also be controlled. The following table shows which functions can be controlled using the controller pedal. Current Mode STOP PAUSE PLAYBACK Pedal Down PLAY PLAY PLAY (Tempo 100%) See illustration below. Pedal Up PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE See illustration below.
Chapter 10 Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice 1 3 Press [>], then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select a bank. –/NO +/YES During playback or in Stop mode, press [VOICE]. VOICE The bank number of the selected voice appears temporarily in place of the Vol parameter. The bank number automatically returns to 0 when the voice number is changed. The VOICE indicator lights and the following display appears.
Note: In Voice mode, the volume of the parts you play on the keyboard is set by the Vol parameter and is not affected by the TG Master Balance function. 5 To cancel this function, press [VOICE] again. VOICE Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice in the Silent System In Silent or Quiet mode, you can choose whether or not to allow the Silent piano tone generator to sound along with the selected Ensemble voice by setting the PianoTone parameter.
The bank number of the selected voice appears temporarily in place of the Vol parameter. The bank number automatically returns to 0 when the voice number is changed. 4 Chapter 10: Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice To adjust the volume, press [>] until the c cursor is next to the Vol parameter, then use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set a value.
Chapter 11 Advanced Ensemble Song Playback This chapter describes functions that will help you to better enjoy Ensemble song playback. These include tuning the tone generator, playing the piano parts on the tone generator, displaying Ensemble voices, and selecting tracks for the piano parts. Tuning the Tone Generator (TG Master Tune) The following display appears. The TG Master Tune function allows you to tune the internal XG tone generator to match the Disklavier’s acoustic piano.
Playing the Piano Parts on the Tone Generator 5 Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the option to ON. Normally, piano parts are played back by the piano. You can, however, change this so that the piano parts are also played by the internal XG tone generator or a MIDI instrument connected to the MIDI OUT connector. You can use this to double up the Disklavier piano parts with a different voice, say strings or vibes. This technique is sometimes referred to as voice layering or unison.
Displaying Ensemble Voices Selecting Tracks for the Piano Parts When an Ensemble song starts playing back, MIDI Program Change messages are sent to the internal XG tone generator. These Program Change messages tell the tone generator which voices to select for each ensemble track. Normally, the piano plays tracks 1 and 2 which are the left- and right-hand piano parts. However, you can temporarily change this so that the piano plays different tracks.
You can choose from the following options. English Option Description ## The piano does not play. 01 - 16 The piano plays the specified track. Prg The piano plays the smallest track that contains a piano group voice. Prg(all) The piano plays all tracks that contain a piano group voice. Chapter 11: Advanced Ensemble Song Playback The number of the chosen track appears next to L= or R=, and the symbol moves across the display, to indicate which track the Disklavier will play.
Chapter 12 Using the AUX Connectors You can connect the Disklavier to external audio devices, such as speakers, a tape recorder or a CD player. AUX OUT 3 You can output sound through external devices connected to the AUX OUT connectors on the Amplifier mounted to the underside of the piano. For example, this allows you to hook up the Disklavier to your home audio system and bring Ensemble music through remote speakers to other rooms or even outdoors.
AUX IN You can also connect an external device such as a tone generator or synthesizer to the Disklavier and play along with your favorite recording. Amplifier Tone Generator Synthesizer LINE OUT LINE OUT MAINS AUX IN L/L+R R VOLUME BASS English AUX OUT L/L+R R TREBLE AUX IN With the Disklavier turned off, use an audio cable (optional) to connect the HEADPHONE jack or LINE OUT jack on the external device to which you want to connect to the AUX IN connectors on the Amplifier.
Chapter 13 Using the SmartKeyTM Feature The SmartKey feature of your Disklavier is a unique application of Yamaha’s patented “Guide” system technology. Used in conjunction with special SmartKeyTM software, the SmartKey functions can be used to teach non-players simple melodies without written music. Alternatively, more advanced players can make use of SmartKey compatible CueTIMETM disks that offer prerecorded music that allows them to perform at any tempo they like.
1 Press the [SONG SELECT buttons to select “SmartKey Demo.” ] SONG SELECT/REV • FWD Watch the piano keyboard for the first key prompt and play that key. 1 Insert the SmartKey disk into the disk drive of the Disklavier. 2 Press the [SONG SELECT ] buttons to specify the song you wish to play. Note that the “R” (right-hand) PART indicator turns orange, indicating that the “Guide” function has been automatically activated.
CueTIMETM Software SmartKey compatible CueTIME software also uses the SmartKey features of your Disklavier. CueTIME software consists of a disk and a music book, that contain beautifully arranged piano pieces and fully orchestrated background accompaniments on disk. Simply play the traditional piano piece as written at any speed or tempo on the piano keyboard and the accompanying prerecorded accompaniment on disk will follow you, allowing complete tempo expression.
If you find the repeating key prompts distracting when performing your piece from the written music, you can turn off the “Prompt Repeat” function. The display always shows the next cue note if you happen to miss one in performing your piece. With the disk already in the disk drive and a song already selected: For other types of software not labeled “SmartKey compatible,” you may be able to use special SmartKey functions such as the “Guide” function included in your Disklavier.
3 While holding the [ENTER] button, press either the “L” or “R” [PART] buttons to activate the “Guide” function for that part (note that the orange indicator lights). After performing this operation, the PART indicator show three conditions: State Play Part Cancel Guide Part 4 Indicator Steady green Blinking green Orange Press [PLAY/PAUSE] button and play the music as written. Key Prompt “Key Prompt” is the partial movement of a key that doesn’t create any sound.
4 Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select OFF. 6 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] button and play the song. If you miss a note on the guided track, the display still shows a visual cue of the note you missed. Note: The “Prompt Repeat” function repeats prompting the same key for about five minutes. If the cue key is not played during that time, “Prompt Repeat” is automatically turned off, leaving the cue key shown in the display only. To turn on “Prompt Repeat” again, simply play the cue key.
4 Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select OFF. 5 Press [FUNC.]. 6 Press [PLAY/PAUSE] and play the song. If you miss a note on the guided track, the display still shows a visual cue of the note you missed. Playback Considerations Whenever the “Guide” mode is activated (orange indicator is illuminated for a [PART] button), “Chain Play” and “Timer Play” are deactivated. In other words, at the end of a piece, the Disklavier simply stops playing, and does not proceed automatically to the next song.
Chapter 14 Using the PianoSmart Feature Simply insert a commercial CD into the Disklavier’s CD drive and a PianoSmart floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. The floppy disk contains a recorded piano accompaniment to the commercial CD, and the acoustic piano accompaniment will play back matching with the commercial CD. Yamaha’s new Smart PianoSoft library will offer professionally arranged MIDI piano files for major albums in every musical genre, starting with some of the best-selling records of all time.
2 The “Registering” display does not appear during the second and subsequent playbacks of a song that is being played repeatedly. Specify a FD (Smart PianoSoft). The following display appears. Note: If the initial playback is stopped at any time or if pause or fast forward is initiated, the song information will not be stored. This means “PianoSmart”. “SPS Type Disk” appears as the disk title display when a Smart PianoSoft disk purchased on the market has been inserted.
Stopping Playback 1 Specify the SPS disk and target CD, and check that “PS@” appears on the song name display. 2 Press [<] twice (or three times in the Silent mode), and return to the last but one screen. Press [STOP]. STOP [c***] indicates the status. • You cannot change the playback tempo of songs on CDs. • You cannot hear the MIDI sound during fast forward or reverse of the sound. When the normal playback mode has been established, the MIDI sound is simultaneously played back properly as well.
5 Start playback, and check the timing. 9 After the SPS adjustment value has been recorded, the “SPS Adjust” screen is restored. The status changes to “REGISTERED.” Top: This indicates the amount by which the synchronization shift at the beginning of the song is to be adjusted. A change of +1 increases the speed of the MIDI (piano) part by approximately 13ms. The setting range is from –999 to +999. During playback, adjust “Top” using [–/NO] and [+/YES].
PianoSmart Recording 3 During recording, songs can be recorded as MIDI data while a CD is being played back. You can record your song onto Memory Disks or a floppy disk. Press [SONG SELECT] to select the song on the CD that is to be recorded. 4 Press [REC] to engage the Record Standby mode. 1a Specify a disk. Use the disk in SMF format. 5 Note: If you are recording to a floppy disk, make sure that the disk’s erasure protection tab is set to “unprotected”. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator stops flashing.
☛ Unformatted disks must be formatted before use with the Disklavier. See “Formatting Disks” on page 17 in the Advanced Operation Manual. 2b 3 7 When [STOP] is pressed, the following display appears. Use the [SELECT] buttons to select the number of the memory disk that will serve as the recording destination. The following table gives a description of each of options. Press [REC] to engage the Record Standby mode. Option SAVE The REC indicator lights and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes.
2a Specify a disk. Note: If you are recording to a floppy disk, make sure that the disk’s erasure protection tab is set to “unprotected”. 4c 5 Start playing your song with the CD sound. The following display appears. Use the [SELECT] buttons to select the number of the memory disk that will serve as the recording destination. “PS” indicates PianoSmart. 6 3 Press [REC] to engage the Record Standby mode. When [STOP] is pressed, the following display appears.
When Re-recording Using Another CD The following table gives a description of each of options. ☛ See Step 1 to 3 on pages 66 and 67. Option SAVE 4a 4b Press [REC] until the CD song recording setting screen appears. NEW “##” indicating that no setting has been made appears as the CD song number, and the “Different CD!” display indicating that the CD is different flashes. CANCEL Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the number of the song on the CD to be played.
Chapter 15 Internal XG Tone Generator Voice & Drum Kit List English The following table lists the basic voices for the internal XG tone generator. These voices are available on any XG compatible generator or synthesizer. ☛ For a complete listing of available voices, see the Appendix in the Advanced Operation Manual. Chapter 15: Internal XG Tone Generator Voice & Drum Kit List Internal XG Tone Generator Basic Voice List Voice # Display Name Piano 001 GrandPno 002 BritePno 003 E.Grand 004 HnkyTonk 005 E.
Voice # Display Name Reed 065 SprnoSax 066 Alto Sax 067 TenorSax 068 BariSax 069 Oboe 070 Eng.Horn 071 Bassoon 072 Clarinet Pipe 073 Piccolo 074 Flute 075 Recorder 076 PanFlute 077 Bottle 078 Shakhchi 079 Whistle 080 Ocarina Synth Lead 081 SquareLd 082 Saw.
Basic (A) スミ Pantone 282C
