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Introduction • Play the acoustic piano or the digital piano • Play back songs accompanied by live piano performance • Create a library of favorite songs in the Disklavier • Practice playing songs using Disklavier’s innovative functions • Play along with professional recordings • Connect the Disklavier with a computer to compose ensemble songs • Synchronize piano performance with a video recording Before using your Disklavier, please read this manual thoroughly and keep it on hand for future reference.
Important Precautions Read the following before operating the Disklavier. Warning • 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. • 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.
• 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. • Never attempt to disassemble the battery pack. • 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. • Do not drop or subject the battery to shock. • Always remove the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning the Disklavier.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Getting Started CHAPTER 1 Items Supplied with the Disklavier ........................1 Names of Parts and Their Functions .....................1 Setting Up the Disklavier...................................11 Preparing the Pocket Controller .........................15 Initial Settings of the Pocket Controller ................16 Basic Precautions for Using Floppy Disks and CDs ....................................................
CHAPTER 6 Other Settings CHAPTER 57 Skipping the Blank Part at the Beginning of a Song...................................................57 Inactivating the Key Movement During Playback..57 8 Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service 84 What is Internet Direct Connection (IDC)? .......... 84 Obtaining an ID and Password for the IDC Service (IDC Registration) ....................................... 84 Tuning the Tone Generator (MasterTune) ............59 Connecting the Disklavier to the Internet ..
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Items Supplied with the Disklavier Make sure the following items are supplied with your Disklavier: • Media Center (1) • Rechargeable battery EA-BL08 (1) • Installation kit for the Media Center (1 set) • Cradle (1) • Monitor speaker (2)* • AC adaptor EA-70 (1) • Installation kit for the monitor speaker (1 set)* • AC power cord (1) • Speaker cord (2)* • Advanced Operating manual (this book) (1) • Pocket Controller PRC-100 (1) • Quick Guide (1) • CF wireless LAN card (
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started G Eject button Ejects the loaded floppy disk. J VOL –/+ (volume) buttons Adjusts the overall volume. H Access lamp Lights while the system is reading/writing data on the floppy disk. K L REC button Set the Disklavier in Record Standby mode. English I OPEN/CLOSE button Opens and closes the CD tray. (Song Select, Fast Reverse/Fast / Forward) buttons Pressing the button selects a song. Holding down the button fast reverses/forwards.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started I/O Center — Front — Note: The location of each unit differs depending on the model. A OUTPUT jacks L/(L+R): Accepts speaker cord from the left Monitor speaker*. R: Accepts speaker cord from the right Monitor speaker*. G SYNC OUT (L/R) jacks Accept the RCA cords from the microphone/line input of a camcorder. B TO MEDIA CENTER port Accepts the cable from the Media Center. I LED indicators For service use.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started — Left side — English M AC inlet Accepts the power cable from the Power Supply unit. N MAINS switch Turns the I/O Center on/off. — Right side — DIGITAL OUT O DIGITAL OUT jack Accepts the coaxial cable from the digital audio input of an AV amplifier or mixer, etc. TO PIANO R LAN (RJ 45) port Accepts the LAN cable from a personal computer. P TO PIANO jacks Accept the cords from the Central Signal Processor.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Central Signal Processor — Front — Note: The location of TO PD TO MD TO PS GREEN BLUE TO I/O CENTER TO SENSOR each unit differs depending on the model. A TO PD terminal Accepts the power cord from the Pedal Drive (PD) unit. C TO PS terminal Accepts the power cord from the Power Supply (PS) unit. B TO MD terminal Accepts the power cord from the Motor Drive (MD) unit. D TO I/O CENTER (GREEN/BLUE) jacks Accept the cords from the I/O Center.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started — Right side — English F TO DRIVE terminal Accepts the power cord from the Key Drive (KD) unit. G TO CSP terminal Accepts the power cable from the Central Signal Processor (CSP).
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Pocket Controller — Front — 1 ME VOLU 3 6 4 5 Copy Paste 7 8 9 2 0 E R T Y U I Q @W # $ % – & ∗ ( O De P l D F G –H + J K L A S Cut = ) B N M , ,. Z X C V ! Caps Fn STOP Tab Num /? Symbol Space ~ ` " < . .. > PLAY ON/STANDBY A Touch screen → pg. 3 “Tapping with the stylus pen” in “Quick Guide”. G Cursor buttons Selects the item on the touch screen or move the slider on a control bar.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started — Rear — English RESET N Security eyelet Accepts an anti-theft cord. O Speaker P Battery compartment lid Q RESET button (located inside of the battery compartment lid) Resets the Pocket Controller. R Battery replacement switch (→ pg. 15 “Preparing the Pocket Controller”) — Top/Left side — S Stylus pen For operating the touch screen. T CF card slot Holds the CF wireless LAN card. U Stereo headphone jack For future use. V Microphone W IR port For future use.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Cradle H ONE A AC adaptor jack Accepts the AC adaptor. B I/O port Accepts the I/O port on the Pocket Controller. C ONE TOUCH button (→ pg.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Monitor Speakers* * Only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers. — Front — English Note: The location of each unit differs depending on the model. LOW 1 HIGH 2 LINE D LINE1/2 volume controls Adjust the sound volume for each line input. A Woofer unit B LOW/HIGH volume controls Adjust the base/treble sound volume. Note: For normal use, turn down the LINE1 volume completely, and turn up the LINE2 volume at the three o’clock position.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Setting Up the Disklavier Installing the Media Center 1 Screw the supplied screws into the nuts. Nuts Leave 5 mm of the shank. Screws (M5 x 16) (supplied) 2 Hang the Media Center. Note: When you hang the Media Center, be sure to hold the unit securely with both hands preventing the unit from falling down. 3 Tighten the screws to secure the Media Center.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Installing the Monitor Speaker (only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers) Attach the hanger to the bottom. 1 Slant installation Horizontal installation English Hanger (supplied) Screws (M5 x 16) (supplied) You can adjust the angle of the Monitor Speaker. Connect the speaker cord to the INPUT LINE2 phone jack. (→ pg. 13 “Wiring the 2 Disklavier”) 3 Hang the Monitor Speaker to the bracket.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Wiring the Disklavier Note: The location of each unit differs depending on the model. Media Center I/O Center Cable Power Supply unit SWITCHED AC OUTLET 2A 480VA TOTAL Monitor speaker (left) Monitor speaker (right) INPUT PARALLEL INPUT LINE2 LINE2 (+4dB) (+4dB) PARALLEL LINE2 (+4dB) Speaker cord* R R I/O Center Speaker cord* L L Note: This connection is necessary only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started * PD MD English Central Signal Processor TO PD TO MD TO SENSOR * SENSOR Cradle AC power cord AC power adaptor Power Supply unit AC OUTLET 2A 480VA AC IN AC OUTLET 2A 480VA TOTAL Power cable Mini-DIN cable* To AC wall outlet PS PS Central Signal Processor TO PS BLUE GREEN TO I/O CENTER Power cable* Blue marks RCA cords* Green marks I/O Center DIGITAL OUT Note: Be sure to connect the Power Supply unit’s TO PIANO * These cords/cables are hooked up at the facto
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Preparing the Pocket Controller the I/O port cover, and then 5 Remove set the Pocket Controller on the cradle. the card slot protector, and 1 Remove then insert the supplied CF wireless LAN card into the CF card slot. I/O port cover Charge indicator the battery replacement switch to 2 Set the [REPLACE BATTERY] position. NORMAL OPERATION REPLACE BATTERY the rechargeable battery into the 3 Put battery compartment.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Initial Settings of the Pocket Controller The following functions are available to control the Disklavier remotely. Set up a variety of useful functions to your preference. The following procedure calibrates the touch screen to improve the accuracy of the tapping operation. Tap on [Recalibrate] in the [PRC100 Menu] screen, and then firmly tap on the cross hairs that appear in sequence one by one.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started on [Hour]/[Minutes] 3 Tap time. to set the on [Time format] , and then 4 Tap select the desired format. on , and then on [AM] or [PM], 5 Tap if necessary. To correct the city selection, tap on , and then perform step 2 thru 4 again. Rebooting the Pocket Controller When a problem occurs, first see the “Troubleshooting” on page 92. If the problem persist, follow the procedure below. 1 Tap on on the task bar.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Resetting the Pocket Controller For normal use, this setup is not required. 1 Make sure that other wireless equipment is turned off. 2 Tap on [Piano Assign] in the [PRC-100 Menu] screen. English When rebooting cannot be performed or the Pocket Controller does not work correctly even after rebooting, follow the procedure below. 1 Turn the Disklavier off. (→ pg.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Description of the Task Bar The task bar is always displayed at the bottom of the screen to show various information and status of the Pocket Controller. Tapping on the icon shows the respective setup screen, etc. : Shows the function menus such as [Reboot], etc. : Shows the wireless connection status. Blue: Excellent Green: Good Yellow: Average Red: Poor : No connection (Tap to show the detailed Network screen.) : Shows the volume of the Pocket Controller itself.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Loading and Ejecting a Floppy Disk Loading a CD Loading Push the disk until it clicks into place. Loading OPEN/ on the Media Center to open the CD 1 Press CLOSE tray. OPEN/ to 2 Place the CD on the tray, and then press CLOSE close the tray. Floppy disk drive on the Media Center English Labeled side Ejecting Press the eject button on the Media Center. Eject button Access lamp Note: Do not eject the floppy disk while the access lamp is flashing or lit.
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Notes on the limitation of the compatible file format • SMF format 0: For playback and recording. • SMF format 1: For playback only. • E-SEQ: For playback and overwrite recording. • The name of the SMF file should have an extension as “.MID” or “.mid”. • The name of the E-SEQ file should have an extension as “.FIL” or “.fil”.
CHAPTER 2 Song Playback Features This could be useful, for example, when listening carefully to a piano part at slow tempo, and also when practicing a difficult piano part at slow tempo. 1 Select the desired song. (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) 2 Tap on 3 Tap on / to adjust the tempo value, and then on . in the [Song] screen. Playing Back Songs in a Different Key (Transposition) This could be useful, for example, when you want to sing along in a more comfortable key.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Repeating Song Playback This could be useful, for example, when providing nonstop background music at a party. the desired song. (→ pg. 12 1 Select “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) Repeating a Specific Section of a Song (A-B Repeat) In addition to the A-B Repeat feature, you can locate the registered points (point A and B) during playback and fast-reversing/forwarding. the desired song. (→ pg.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features on at the end of the 5 Tap section you want to repeat (point B). The beginning of the section is located and playback stops. mode. : When point B is reached, the beginning of the section is located and playback stops. This could be useful, for example, when listening carefully to one part, and also when you practice only the left- or right-hand part while the Disklavier plays the other. the desired song. (→ pg.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features on the desired part to change its 4 Tap setting (play or mute). 1 Tap on Volume bar Each time you tap on the part, its setting changes as follows showing the status with the color of the part icon: Play (green) . Adjusted value Mute (white) Note: Blank part (shown in yellow) contains no sound and you cannot change the setting.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features 2 Tap on . To cancel this operation, tap on . on , and then on the 3 Tap destination list (album) if necessary. Temporarily Changing the Voice of a Track English You can change the voice of the ensemble tracks to your preference. For details on the track structure, see “Ensemble Part Recording and Track Structure” on page 47. the desired song. (→ pg. 12 1 Select “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) Tap to cancel the selection. 4 Tap on .
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features on the desired track number to 4 Tap be edited in the track list. 6 TapTip:on the desired voice name. You can also select the desired voice by specifying the voice number. Tap , and the voice number selection screen appears. Selected track Tap to cancel selection. 5 Tap on [Voice]. The voice list screen appears. Group name Voice name Tap to close the list. 27 Confirm the desired voice number referring to “Ensemble Part Playback Voice List” (→ pg.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Editing Tracks 3 Tap on . The track information screen appears. You can edit the existing ensemble tracks to your preference by using the following options. [Mix Track]: This could be useful for saving tracks by mixing two tracks. [Move Track]: This could be useful for changing the voice by moving a track. [Copy Track]: This could be useful for creating unison parts by copying and pasting a track. [Delete Track]: Deletes an unwanted track.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features on the desired edit track option 6 Tap button ( , 7 Tap on the destination track button. The destination track selection screen appears. , or ). Destination track button Tap to cancel selection. Tap to cancel editing. [Mix Track] screen 8 Tap on the destination track number. [Mix Track]: The track selected in step 4 will be mixed with the destination track.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Delete Track Transpose Track steps 1 thru 5 in “Editing 1 Perform Tracks (Mix/Move/Copy Track)”. steps 1 thru 5 in “Editing 1 Perform Tracks (Mix/Move/Copy Track)”. (→ pg. 28) English 2 Tap on . 2 Tap on . Selected track button Key change button Tap to cancel editing. Tap to cancel editing. 3 Tap on 4 . Tap on after the completion message appears. 3 Tap on the key change button. The key change screen appears. Continue to next page...
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features on / to adjust the 4 Tap transposition value, and then tap on . Tip: The track can be transposed in half-step keys up or down (–60 to +60). 5 TapTip:on . To transpose all the tracks, tap on the selected track button. The selected track number indication changes to [All Tracks]. Note that the rhythm track cannot be transposed.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Checking and Modifying the Song Information (Song-Tag screen) on the title of the desired 3 Tap information. You can modify the following information of the selected song: For [Song Title] and [Comment] [Song Title]: Modifies the title of the song. The text box for the selected information title appears. [Rate]: English Modifies the arbitrary rating by changing the number of the star icons. [Comment]: Modifies your comment. the desired song. (→ pg.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Entering Characters 1 Slide the front panel of the Pocket Controller to show the keyboard. 2 Press a key to enter the corresponding letter. 3 2 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 E R T Y U I Q @W # $ % – & ∗ ( O DelP ! D F G –H + J K L A S Cut Copy = ) C V B N M , ,. X Z 1 Paste Caps Fn Keys /? Symbol Space ~ ` " < . .. > Will shift the mode to enter “UPPERCASE” letters or lowercase letters when the Caps lock key is active.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Presetting Playback Control Options for Each Song the desired song. (→ pg. 12 1 Select “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) You can customize the manner of playback for each song in advance. [Piano Part Ch R]: Selects the desired channel ([01] thru [16]) to which you assign the right-hand part or not ([##]).
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features SmartKey™ Playback The SmartKey feature of your Disklavier is a unique application of Yamaha’s patented “Guide” system technology and compatible with SmartKey software. With the SmartKey software, non-players can play simple melodies by following the guidance of the prompt key without a written music book. Key notation As a reference, “C3” is middle “C”, which means “C4” is an octave above middle “C” and so on.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features on the desired part to change its 2 Tap setting (guide, normal play, or mute). Each time you tap on the part, its setting changes as follows showing the status with the color of the part icon: Guide (orange) → Normal play (green) Mute (white) Adding Disklavier Accompaniment to Commercial CD Songs (PianoSmart) You can add a Disklavier piano performance provided on SmartPiano software floppy disks to the playback of songs on commercial CDs.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Copying Song File from a Personal Computer to the Disklavier You can copy song files from a Windows or Macintosh computer to a special folder on the Disklavier called [FromToPC] and then play them on the Disklavier. Note: Copy-protected files, such as demonstration songs, cannot be copied to the [FromToPC] folder. • Do not copy the files other than Disklavier song files.
CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features For Windows only the [Finder] icon in the dock and 2 Click then open [Network]. In case that you cannot find the [Dkv******] icon 1 Click [Entire Network] under [Other Places] in the left side menu of the [My Network Places] window. 2 Double-click the [Microsoft Windows Network] icon to open it. 3 Double-click the [Dkv] icon to open it. 4 Double-click the [Disklavier ******] icon to open it and confirm that the [From/ToPC] folder is shown under that.
CHAPTER 3 Piano Playing Features Playing the Disklavier along with the Internal Metronome The beats of the metronome help you play the Disklavier with a steady tempo. The tempo, the meter (beat), and the volume of the click can be adjusted. Note: The [Tempo] value indicates the number of beats in a minute, and one beat represents a quarter note. When you play a song written in different measure unit, convert the unit to quarter note (e.g. When playing a song in 3/2, set [Beat] to 6/4).
CHAPTER 3: Piano Playing Features [SplitPoint], and then press 3 Tap onto select a note as the split point (within the range from [A-1] to [C7]) if necessary. Note: The split point can be set only when both (blue). and / are turned on on the voice name of the desired 4 Tap part. In Quiet or Headphone mode, when a voice contained in [AEM Brass], [AEM Sax], or [AEM Section] Instrument Group is selected, depressing the pedal adds articulations specific to the wood/brass wind.
CHAPTER 3: Piano Playing Features For Joint articulation 1 Press the desired key to be jointed with the next key. 2 Depress and hold the sostenuto pedal, and then press another key in a certain interval. The first note leads to the second one by added glissando between them. Tip: This articulation is the most effective when the interval of the two notes is an octave. Note: When the interval of the jointed notes is narrower or wider than an octave, Joint articulation may not effect those notes.
CHAPTER 3: Piano Playing Features Playing the Disklavier in Harmony Mode Quiet or Headphone Mode. 1 Activate (→ pg. 16 “Basic Piano Playing” in “Quick Guide”) in the Information Area. A piano sounds differently depending on the size of the room in which it is played. The reverberation is the major reason for this difference. Controlling the reverberation simulates the acoustics of the digital piano played in a concert hall. This effect can be also applied to the microphone input.
CHAPTER 4 Recording Recording a New Song When you record both left- and righthand part, go to step 4. A song that you play on the Disklavier can be recorded in the [User Library] and the recorded song can be easily played back. Furthermore, you can select and exclusively record the desired part. 1 Tap on in the [Main] screen. A new song will be created automatically. When you record either left- or righthand part, go to step 5.
CHAPTER 4: Recording Quick Recording 2 Tap on With the simple operation of the buttons on the Media Center, you can quickly start recording. The new song will be recorded as the last song of the last album in the [User Library] by following the procedure below. REC REC Song title area English 1 Press . on the Media Center. lights up red and User flashes green. To cancel recording, press REC again. 2 Press User to start recording. stops flashing green, and then remains lit.
CHAPTER 4: Recording 3 Tap on , and then on . Video Synchronized Recording desired part ( , 4 Tap on, the or ) to select its setting (to be recorded/overwritten). Each time you tap on the part, its setting changes as follows showing the status with the color of the part icon: Not record (white)/Not overwrite (green) ↔ Record/overwrite (red) Tip: You can also overwrite the previously recorded part along with the blank part.
CHAPTER 4: Recording on to turn the video 3 Tap synchronization on. Each time you tap on , the video synchronization turns on and off alternately. To cancel the adjustment, press 5 Press value. . (select button) to set the Tip: The shortcut button on the [Song] screen is also available. Tap on to turn on video synchronization, and to turn it off. repeatedly until the [Main] 1 Press screen appears, and then tap on in the [Main] screen.
CHAPTER 4: Recording CD Synchronized Recording You can record a Disklavier piano performance in the [User Library] along with the playback of songs on commercial CDs. Once you record a song to the end with this feature, the played back song on the CD is automatically copied to the [CD Library]. When you play back the performance recorded with this feature, follow the procedure in “Adding Disklavier Accompaniment to Commercial CD Songs (PianoSmart)” on page 36. 1 Load the desired CD, if necessary. (→ pg.
CHAPTER 4: Recording . 7 Tap on on [Volume], and then press 8 Tap to adjust the volume of the ensemble Black: Recorded track Gray: Blank track Underlined: Track assigned to a rhythm part 5 Tap on the track number to be overwritten in the track list. Tip: After tapping on a track number, you can select tracks by pressing 6 part. , and then play the 9 Press Disklavier along with the playback of English With white background: Track assigned to a piano part the song. Recording starts automatically.
CHAPTER 4: Recording Overdubbing an Existing Part 4 Tap on twice. You can overdub* a track (part) in an existing song. * The existing and new performances will be mixed when you play back an overdubbed song. a song to be overdubbed. 1 Select (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) 2 Tap on , and then . on [Overdub], and then press 5 Tap to select [ON]. , and then play the 6 Press Disklavier along with the playback of the song. Recording starts automatically.
CHAPTER 4: Recording Recording Songs Based on Measures and Beats (Metronome Mode Recording) Making a New Recording 1 Set up the metronome. (→ steps 1 and 3 of “Playing the Disklavier along with the Internal Metronome” on page 39) 2 Tap on 3 Press . the song to be overwritten 1 Select (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”), and then tap on . English There are two recording modes available for the Disklavier: Time Mode (recording mode based on the elapsed playing time) and Metronome Mode.
CHAPTER 4: Recording Quantize Function 5 Press . The metronome starts clicking. This function is used to compensate for slight inaccuracies in the playing data (the length of a note and the timing of the key stroke). A measure is equally divided into a certain number of sections (4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 sections) and the key strokes are fit exactly into the sections. In the Disklavier, each section indicates a quarter note. Measure-number counter starts.
CHAPTER 4: Recording Changing the Default Tempo You can change the default tempo of a recorded song afterward. When you change the tempo, note that the current tempo is overwritten by the new one. “Quick Guide”), and then tap on . . 2 Tap on up the overwritten part (track) and 3 Set its voice. (→ pg. 44 “Recording the Left- and Right-Hand Parts Separately (Overwrite Recording)”, → pg. 47 “Recording Ensemble Parts”) 4 Tap on . EX.: A song recorded in Time Mode on / 5 Tap adjust the tempo. EX.
CHAPTER 5 Creating a Song Library The following functions listed in the Function Menu are useful for organizing the contents in the song libraries ([PianoSoft Library], [CD Library], [Download Library], [From/To PC], and [User Library]) as well as [Play Lists]. (→ pg. 25 “Utilizing the Play Lists”) Note: Be sure to read “album” as “list” during operation for the [Play Lists]. Ex.: Function Menu for the Album List of [User Library] Menu items Note: The menu items differ depending on the screen.
CHAPTER 5: Creating a Song Library 2 Tap on Renaming an Album This function is available except for [Download Library] and [From/To PC]. or . Ex.: Copy Song and then tap on English the desired album (→ pg. 12 1 Select “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”), . 2 Tap on . Tap to cancel the operation in step 3. 3 Copy the selected song or album. Tap to cancel renaming in step 3. Copying a Song: 1 Tap on , and then on the destination source in the list that appears if necessary.
CHAPTER 5: Creating a Song Library Copying an Album: — only when [FD] is selected as the source 4 Tap on . on after the completion 5 Tap message appears. Making Copies of the Entire Contents in a Medium or Song Library Tap on , and then on the destination source in the list that appears, and then go to step 4. E-SEQ (Piano1) format conversion When a song is saved in this format, the song can be played back on all Disklaviers.
CHAPTER 5: Creating a Song Library Deleting Songs or Albums Rearranging the Order of Songs/Albums This function is available except for [From/To PC]. the desired song or album (→ 1 Select pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick the desired song or album (→ 1 Select pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”), and then tap on . 2 Tap on or or 2 Tap on . To cancel deletion, tap on Guide”), and then tap on . . English This function is available for all song libraries and [Play Lists]. or or . Ex.
CHAPTER 6 Other Settings Skipping the Blank Part at the Beginning of a Song To inactivate this function, select [OFF] in step 2. Tip: The shortcut button on the [Song] screen is also available. Tap on above, and on to activate the function to inactivate it. When there is a blank part created at the beginning of the recorded song, turning on this function automatically skips the unwanted part and starts playback from the actual beginning of the song. on 1 Tap and then on in the [Main] screen, .
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings on the desired row in the timer 2 Tap list. on [Album], and then the desired 8 Tap album. 9 Tap on . English Tap to delete the current timer program. Tap to close the list. on [Day], and then press 3 Tap select the desired day. to The following day settings are available: All Days, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday-Friday, Monday-Saturday. Tip: The following indications in the [Album] column show the type of song library.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Tuning the Tone Generator (MasterTune) Applying an Effect to Your Voice (Vocal Harmony) The digital piano has already been tuned to match the acoustic piano (A3 = 440 Hz). However, you can re-tune the digital piano in accordance with the pitch of the acoustic piano by following the procedure below.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings the desired reverb effect. 5 Apply (→ pg. 42) 6 Tap on in the [Main] screen. on to clear the [Vocal 11 Tap Harmony] screen. Tip: The shortcut button on the [Song] screen is also available. Tap on to activate the mode above, and on to inactivate it. English Vocal harmony type [Vocal Harmony] screen on the desired vocal harmony 7 Tap type. For the entire list, see “Vocal Harmony Type List”. (→ pg. 78) 8 Tap on Each time you tap on this button, switches.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Preparing for Use of Foot Controls/Switches on 2 Tap and then in the [Main] screen, . The optional foot controller (FC7) or the foot control switch (FC4, FC5) can be connected to the Disklavier and the desired function is assigned to them. At the maximum of two controllers/switches can be connected simultaneously. Assignable functions are as follows: [Play/Stop]: Controls starting/stopping of playback. Tempo control is also available (only in the FC7).
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings When [Pitch Bend] is selected Tap on [Direction], and then press the option. [Up]: to select Raises the key when the foot control/ switch is pressed and resumes the original pitch when released. Tap on [Polarity], and then press option. to select the When [Play/Stop] is selected for [Function] When the switch is pressed, playback will start. When the switch is released, playback will pause.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Hooking Up AV Equipment If you connect the Disklavier to an audio system, you can hear the sound played/played back on the Disklavier from the connected audio system, and the sound played back on the connected audio system from the Disklavier. AV amplifier, CD player, etc. Setting Up the Disklavier for Audio Data Reception/ Transmission You can select the kind of the incoming/going out audio signals. The following options should be set up in advance.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings [Digital Out] Selects the desired data to be output from the [DIGITAL OUT] jack. [OUTPUT]: Select this when you output the same audio signals as the ones for the Monitor speakers*. [SYNC OUT]: Select this when you output the same audio signals as the ones to be output from the [SYNC OUT] jacks. [OFF]: Select this when you cancel the data transmission from the [DIGITAL OUT] jack. * Only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings playback of a song with lyrics on 3 Start the Disklavier. The lyrics appear with a colorful background picture. A color bar behind the lyrics stretches gradually as the song goes on to indicate the current playback point. Note: The lyrics are shown only when the song includes the lyric data.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Making Backups and Restoring the Song Library Note: Be sure to use a USB HDD formatted in a FAT32 file system in the following procedure. The NTFS file system is not supported for this function. steps 1 and 2 in “Making 1 Perform Backups” above. on 2 Tap screen, in the [System] , and then English You can make a backup copy of the song libraries and play lists, and restore the songs in the Disklavier.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Restoring the Contents in the Demo Album 2 Tap on 3 Tap on on 4 Tap operation. in the [Main] screen, . To cancel erasure, tap on to start restoring. to complete the Making an Install Floppy Disk In the case of updating the Disklavier, be sure to make a install floppy disk. in the [Main] screen, . a formatted floppy disk (2HD) to 2 Load the drive. (→ pg. 20 “Loading and Ejecting a Floppy Disk”) . The Disklavier will start making a backup floppy disk.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Resetting the Disklavier To inactivate the ONE TOUCH button, select [No Function] in step 2. If you want to return your Disklavier to its initial factory settings, follow the procedure below. 2 Tap on in the [Main] screen, . . Diagnosing the Disklavier English on 1 Tap and then on The piano diagnostics may be required as the occasion demands. In such a case, follow the instructions of your Yamaha dealer and perform the following procedure.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Piano Voice List The following table lists the voices in the internal tone generator only for the piano playing in Quiet or Headphone mode. For details on the voice selection, see “Selecting the Voice in Quiet/Headphone Mode” on page 19 in “Quick Guide”. Instrument Group Grand Piano E.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Ensemble Part Playback Voice List Voice Number Piano 28 DX Electric Piano 29 Galaxy Elec. Piano 30 XG-E.Piano2 31 XG-El.Pno2K 32 XG-Chor.EP2 33 XG-DX Hard 34 XG-DXLegend The following table lists the voices in the internal tone generators for the ensemble part contained in the PianoSoft·Plus, or for MIDI file playback on the Disklavier or external MIDI device (synthesizer, sequencer, etc.). (→ pg.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Percussion 61 XG-Marimba 62 Organ 71 Voice Name Group Name Voice Number Organ 95 XG-RockOrgn XG-MarimbaK 96 XG-RotaryOr 63 XG-SineMrmb 97 XG-SloRotar 64 XG-Balafon2 98 XG-FstRotar 65 XG-Log Drum 99 Ch. Organ Principal 66 XG-Xylophon 100 Ch. Organ Flute 67 XG-TubulBel 101 Ch.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Voice Name Voice Number Guitar 129 XG-Jazz Gtr 130 Guitar 163 XG-Fretless XG-MelloGtr 164 XG-Fretles2 131 XG-JazzAmp 165 XG-Fretles3 132 XG-CleanGtr 166 XG-Fretles4 133 XG-ChorusGt 167 XG-SynFretl 134 XG-Mute.Gtr 168 XG-Smooth 135 XG-FunkGtr1 169 XG-SlapBas1 136 XG-MuteStlG 170 XG-ResoSlap 137 XG-FunkGtr2 171 XG-PunchThm 138 XG-Jazz Man 172 XG-SlapBas2 139 XG-Ovrdrive 173 XG-VeloSlap 140 XG-Gt.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Strings 196 XG-Cello 197 Ensemble 73 Voice Name Group Name Voice Number Ensemble 230 Slow Choir XG-Contrabs 231 Scat 198 XG-Trem.Str 232 XG-ChoirAah 199 XG-SlowTrStr 233 XG-S.Choir 200 XG-Susp Str 234 XG-Ch.Aahs2 201 XG-Pizz.Str 235 XG-MelChoir 202 XG-Harp 236 XG-ChoirStr 203 XG-YangChin 237 XG-VoiceOoh 204 XG-Timpani 238 XG-SynVoice 205 Strings 1 239 XG-SynVox2 206 XG-Strings1 240 XG-Choral 207 XG-S.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Brass 264 XG-HiBrass 265 Pipe Group Name Voice Number Pipe 298 XG-Flute XG-MelloBrs 299 XG-Recorder 266 XG-SynBras1 300 XG-PanFlute 267 XG-QuackBr 301 XG-Bottle 268 XG-RezSynBr 302 XG-Shakhchi 269 XG-PolyBrss 303 XG-Whistle 270 XG-SynBras3 304 XG-Ocarina 271 XG-JumpBrss 305 XG-SquareLd 272 XG-AnaVelBr 306 XG-Square 2 273 XG-AnaBrss1 307 XG-LMSquare 274 XG-SynBras2 308 XG-Hollow 275 XG-Soft Brs 309 XG-Shm
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings 75 Group Name Voice Number Voice Name Group Name Voice Number Synth Lead 331 XG-WireLead 332 Synth Lead 365 XG-Pan Pad XG-Voice Ld 366 XG-Halo Pad 333 XG-SynthAah 367 XG-SweepPad 334 XG-VoxLead 368 XG-Shwimmer 335 XG-Fifth Ld 369 XG-Converge 336 XG-Big Five 370 XG-PolarPad 337 XG-Bass &Ld 371 XG-Celstial 338 XG-Big&Low 372 XG-Rain 339 XG-Fat&Prky 373 XG-ClaviPad 340 XG-SoftWurl 374 XG-HrmoRain 341 New Age Pad 375 XG-AfrcnWnd 342
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Voice Name Voice Number Synth Effects 399 XG-HollwRls 400 XG-NylonEP 401 Synth Effects 433 XG-Banjo 434 XG-MuteBnjo XG-NylnHarp 435 XG-Rabab 402 XG-Harp Vox 436 XG-Gopichnt 403 XG-AtmosPad 437 XG-Oud 404 XG-Planet 438 XG-Shamisen 405 XG-Bright 439 XG-Koto 406 XG-FantaBel 440 XG-T.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Percussive 466 XG-Real Tom 467 SFX Voice 77 Voice Name Group Name Voice Number Voice Name SFX Voice 511 XG-WindChm XG-Rock Tom 512 XG-Telphon2 468 XG-Syn.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Drum Voice List Vocal Harmony Type List Group Name Drum Voice Drum Voice Name Number The following table lists the available vocal harmony types. For details on the type selection, see “Applying an Effect to Your Voice (Vocal Harmony)” on page 59.
CHAPTER 6: Other Settings 79 Vocal Harmony Type Vocal Harmony Mode Vocal Harmony Type Vocal Harmony Mode Jazz Closed Cho Vocoder ChromaticXG Chromatic Jazz Women Cho Vocoder Voice & Inst Vocoder Ladies Quartet Vocoder Sing B+G Vocoder Barber shop Vocoder Jazz Mixed Cho Vocoder Dream Girls Vocoder Sing the Bass Chromatic Falsetto Duet Vocoder Falsetto Trio Vocoder Falsetto Dia Vocoder Fal A Capella Vocoder Falsetto Jazz Vocoder 2 Unison Low Vocoder 3 Unison Low Vocoder
CHAPTER 7 Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device Note: When you use the USB connection, it is required to install the USB driver to the connected device. In such a case, visit the following website and download the driver. English MIDI (an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface) allows electronic device (synthesizers, etc.) to interact and work in synchronization with other MIDI compatible device.
CHAPTER 7: Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device Setting Up the Disklavier for MIDI Data Reception (MIDI IN) The Disklavier can play back the MIDI data being received from the connected MIDI device as well as the software loaded or stored in the Disklavier itself. The following options should be set up in advance.
CHAPTER 7: Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device Setting Up the Disklavier for MIDI Data Transmission (MIDI OUT) in the [Main] screen, . on / so that the 2 Tap following screen appears. English The Disklavier can transmit the information of piano playing/ensemble part playback on the Disklavier as the MIDI data to the connected MIDI device to reproduce the sound with its sound generator, etc. or to record the MIDI data. The following options should be set up in advance.
CHAPTER 7: Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device Setting Up the Disklavier for Keyboard Playing Data Transmission (KBD OUT) Besides the [MIDI OUT] options, more detailed setups for the keyboard playing data transmission is available. The following options should be set up in advance. [Out Ch] [Split] Sets the split point on the desired note that divides the keyboard into left-hand and right-hand part.
CHAPTER 8 Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service Internet Direct Connection (IDC) is a feature that allows you to connect your Disklavier directly to the Internet. Internet Direct Connection users are able to listen to a streaming broadcast (DisklavierRadio), preview and purchase thousands of songs (DisklavierMusicStore), and receive valuable information such as product updates (Network Update).
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service Connecting the Disklavier to the Internet Connection example 2: Using a modem without router function Modem (without router function) You can connect the Disklavier to a full-time online Internet connection (ADSL, optical fiber, cable Internet, etc.) via a router or a modem equipped with a router. Preparations • To use the Internet connection, you will first need to subscribe to an Internet service or provider.
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service Notes on Network Security The purchaser acknowledges that connection to the Internet and use of the Disklavier Mark IV Internet features is done at the risk of the purchaser. In no event shall Yamaha, its subsidiaries or Yamaha's and/or its subsidiaries' directors, officers, or employees be responsible for unauthorized access, loss or alteration of the data of the purchaser or be liable for any damage from intrusions.
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service 1 Tap on in the [Main] screen. The message [Connecting to the Internet ...] appears on the screen. The [Internet] screen appears if the Disklavier has successfully connected to the Internet. Basic Operations on the IDC Service Screens The following samples show the basic operations that you will perform frequently. DisklavierRadio [Play] Screen IDC service options Channel name Song title Other information such as album name, composer, etc.
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service Checking Your Account Information [Account Information]: Select this to confirm your account information. [Purchase History]: Select this to confirm the purchase history of song files. You can also re-download previously purchased song files. If you wish to use another IDC account or prevent the current account from being used by others, you must first log out from the IDC service. step 1 of “Accessing the 1 Perform Internet.” (→ pg.
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service Accessing the Download Library The song data purchased in the DisklavierMusicStore is stored in [Download Library]. You can access this library from the [Main] screen or the [Internet] screen. Updating the Disklavier Using the Internet You can download and then install update firmware using the IDC service. step 1 of “Accessing the 1 Perform Internet.” (→ pg. 87) 2 Tap on Tap to access [Download Library]. .
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service The following confirmation dialog appears when the download process is completed. Tap to reboot the Disklavier and install the firmware. You can change various settings related to the Internet connection. In most cases, you do not have to change the default factory settings. You can access setup options by tapping on in the [Setup] screen. English Tap to install the firemware next time you turn on the Disklavier.
CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service [IP Addr.]/[Sub Mask]/[Gateway]: Enter the address of the I/O Center, subnet mask and gateway server. These settings must be made when [Use DHCP] is set to [MAN.]. [Proxy Server]/[Proxy Port]: Enter the name and the port number for the proxy server. These settings are necessary only when a proxy server is located in your local network. [Delete Cookie]: Delete the contents of all saved cookies*. * See “Cookie” in “Glossary” on page 101. [Connection Info.
CHAPTER 9 Troubleshooting The Disklavier does not turned on. • Make sure that the Power Supply unit is securely connected to an AC wall outlet with the supplied power cord. (→ pg. 14) • Make sure that the Mains switches on both the Power Supply unit and the I/O Center are turned on. • When the does not light green and stays flashing green several minutes after the I/O Center is turned on, turn the Power Supply unit off, wait approximately 10 seconds or more, and then turn the unit back on. (→ pg.
CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting The Disklavier does not recognize an USB flash memory. • The Disklavier restricts the usage of the USB flash memories to seven identical ones by recognizing the ID information of the memories that have been inserted to the USB port. (→ pg. 2) If you use USB flash memories other than the ones already recognized, shut down the Disklavier once before using them. • Certain USB storage devices may not function properly with the Disklavier PRO/Mark IV Series.
CHAPTER 10 Error Messages While operating your Disklavier, an error message may appear in the display. If an error message appears, refer to the table below for an explanation of the message. Error Messages Description You tried to copy copy-protected song files into a removable medium. CANNOT EXECUTE PROTECTED FILE The commercially available copy-protected song files cannot be copied into any removable media. You tried to copy song files into an album that already contains 3,000 song files.
CHAPTER 11 Screen Transition Diagrams [Main] screens (→ pg. 9 in “Quick Guide”, and 39, 43) (→ pg. 9 in “Quick Guide”, and 38, 39, 57, 59, 61, 64 – 68, 81 – 83, 87, 89) (→ pg.
CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Rec] screens English L/R (Piano) mode (→ pg. 43) Ensemble mode (→ pg. 47) Time mode (→ pg. 52) Metronome mode (→ pg. 52) Time mode (→ pg. 49) Metronome mode (→ pg.
CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Song] screens (→ pg. 15 in “Quick Guide”) (→ pg. 24) (→ pg. 23) (→ pg. 31) PianoSmart manual adjustment screen* (only for PianoSmart playback) * For normal use, modification of these setups are not required. 97 (→ pg. 34) (→ pg.
CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Song] playback option buttons English (→ pg. 22) (→ pg. 23, 57) (→ pg. 46, 60) Playback option buttons [Setup] menu screens (→ pg. 41, 42, 45, 59, 61, 64, 68, 81 – 83) (→ pg.
CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Setup] option screens (→ pg. 64) (→ pg. 45) (→ pg. 81) (→ pg. 90) (→ pg. 65) (→ pg. 66) (→ pg. 67, 68) (→ pg.
CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams English (→ pg. 82) (→ pg. 83) (→ pg. 61) (→ pg. 42) (→ pg. 41) (→ pg. 57) (→ pg. 68) (→ pg.
CHAPTER 12 Glossary This glossary provides basic definitions of terms used frequently in Disklavier manuals. Clavinova™ Ensemble Song A series of Yamaha digital pianos. A song which contains piano parts and accompanying instrumental voices. An Ensemble song contains the same left and right-hand parts as an L/R song, and in addition, up to 13 accompanying instrument tracks. These extra tracks are played by the internal XG tone generator.
CHAPTER 12: Glossary Half Pedal Modem See “Incremental Pedal”. A device which connects and allows data transfer between a conventional telephone line and a computer. It converts the digital signals from the computer to analog audio for sending over the phone line, and vice versa. Incremental Pedal Internet A huge network made up of networks, the Internet allows high-speed data transfer among computers, mobile phones and other devices.
CHAPTER 12: Glossary Quiet Mode Song A Silent system mode in which sound is output through the speakers, enabling you to freely adjust the volume of the piano. Normally, a short piece of music with lyrics. However, for clarity in Disklavier manuals, the term is used to refer to any piece of music of any genre. Reverb Sound Muting Mode Short for “reverberation.” The effect that adds a more realistic feel to a sound by simulating the reflection of the sound in rooms and halls of various sizes.
CHAPTER 12: Glossary Voice The sounds produced by a tone generator expressing various instruments. Web page Refers to each individual page that makes up a website. English Website This refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collection of web pages whose addresses begin with “http://www.yamaha.com/” is referred to as the Yamaha site. XG Yamaha XG is an extension of the GM (General MIDI) format.
CHAPTER 13 Specifications General Sensor System Key Sensors Noncontact optical fiber/grayscale shutter sensing system for 88 keys (senses the key position, keying velocity, and key releasing velocity) Hammer Sensors* Noncontact optical fiber/grayscale shutter sensing system * Equipped with the C3 grand piano or higher specification models only.
CHAPTER 13: Specifications Ensemble Tone Type Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) Polyphony 32 notes (max.
CHAPTER 13: Specifications Recording Features Overwrite Recording Other Features → pg. 44 Video Synchronization → pg. 45 Ensemble Part Recording → pg. 47 Overdubbing → pg. 49 Metronome Mode Recording → pg. 50 Quantize → pg. 51 Tempo Changing → pg. 52 Timer Play → pg. 57 Vocal Harmony → pg. 59 Foot control/switch → pg. 61 XP Strip → pg. 65 Backup → pg. 66 One Touch Button → pg. 68 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
