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Yamaha PRO/Mark IV Advanced Operating Manual

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  • Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM 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...

  • Page 3: Special Message Section

    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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    – Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type. Outlets for Speakers – Connect speakers of 2A or less of totals. Do not connect other products except speakers. – Consult Yamaha service technician when using the outlets outside the purchased area.
  • Page 5 Με την παρούσα, η Yamaha, δηλώνει ότι η ασύρµατη κάρτα LAN, µοντέλο WD05740 συµµορφώνεται µε τις απαραίτητες απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕΚ. Con la presente Yamaha dichiara che questa sche da LAN senza filo, modello WD05740 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 6 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 FOR U.S.A.
  • Page 9 Piano International Sales Division, YAMAHA Corporation The source code will be provided at no charge; however, we may require you to reimburse Yamaha for the cost of delivering the source code to you. The source code download is also available on the following website;...
  • Page 10 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. •...
  • Page 11 Exclusion of Liability for Loss of Data Yamaha assumes no liability for the loss of any profits incurred as a result of the loss or corruption of any saved data on the HDD, for any loss or damage caused by or...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER Getting Started 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 ...19 Available File Format and Structure of Data in the Removable Media ...20...
  • Page 13 CHAPTER Other Settings Skipping the Blank Part at the Beginning of a Song...57 Inactivating the Key Movement During Playback..57 Using Timer Play...57 Tuning the Tone Generator (MasterTune) ...59 Applying an Effect to Your Voice (Vocal Harmony)...59 Preparing for Use of Foot Controls/Switches ...61 Hooking Up AV Equipment ...63 Setting Up the Disklavier for Audio Data Reception/Transmission ...63...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    CHAPTER Getting Started Items Supplied with the Disklavier Make sure the following items are supplied with your Disklavier: • Media Center (1) • Installation kit for the Media Center (1 set) • Monitor speaker (2)* • Installation kit for the monitor speaker (1 set)* •...
  • Page 15 Accepts a USB flash memory, etc. Note: Certain USB storage devices may not function properly with the Disklavier PRO/Mark IV Series. For a list of compatible products, please visit www.yamaha.com/ disklavier. CHAPTER 1: Getting Started J VOL –/+ (volume) buttons Adjusts the overall volume.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started I/O Center — Front — A OUTPUT jacks L/(L+R): Accepts speaker cord from the left Monitor speaker*. R: Accepts speaker cord from the right Monitor speaker*. B TO MEDIA CENTER port Accepts the cable from the Media Center. C OMNI IN (L/R) Multi-purpose input jacks Accept the RCA cords from the audio output of an external CD player, etc.
  • Page 17 — Left side — M AC inlet Accepts the power cable from the Power Supply unit. — Right side — O DIGITAL OUT jack Accepts the coaxial cable from the digital audio input of an AV amplifier or mixer, etc. P TO PIANO jacks Accept the cords from the Central Signal Processor.

  • Page 18: Power Supply Unit

    CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Central Signal Processor — Front — TO PD TO MD TO PS A TO PD terminal Accepts the power cord from the Pedal Drive (PD) unit. B TO MD terminal Accepts the power cord from the Motor Drive (MD) unit.
  • Page 19 — Right side — 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...
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Pocket Controller — Front — A Touch screen → pg. 3 “Tapping with the stylus pen” in “Quick Guide”. B Charge indicator (amber) Lights up when the Pocket Controller is being charged. The indicator goes out when charging is completed.
  • Page 21 — Rear — N Security eyelet Accepts an anti-theft cord. O Speaker P Battery compartment lid — 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.
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Cradle 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. 68 “Assigning a Specific Function to the ONE TOUCH Button”)
  • Page 23 Monitor Speakers* * Only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers. — Front — A Woofer unit B LOW/HIGH volume controls Adjust the base/treble sound volume. C Power indicator Lights up while the speaker is turned on. — Rear — F POWER switch Turns the monitor speaker on/off.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Disklavier

    CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Setting Up the Disklavier Installing the Media Center Screw the supplied screws into the nuts. Hang the Media Center. Tighten the screws to secure the Media Center. Nuts Screws (M5 x 16) (supplied) Leave 5 mm of the shank.
  • Page 25 Installing the Monitor Speaker (only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers) Attach the hanger to the bottom. Slant installation Hanger (supplied) Connect the speaker cord to the INPUT LINE2 phone jack. (→ pg. 13 “Wiring the Disklavier”) Hang the Monitor Speaker to the bracket. Screw the thumbscrews to secure the Monitor Speaker.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Wiring the Disklavier Media Center Power Supply unit SWITCHED AC OUTLET 2A 480VA TOTAL Monitor speaker (left) INPUT PARALLEL LINE2 LINE2 (+4dB) (+4dB) Note: This connection is necessary only for models supplied with the Monitor speakers. Note: The location of each unit differs depending on the model.
  • Page 27 Central Signal Processor TO PD TO MD AC power adaptor AC power cord AC OUTLET 2A 480VA AC IN AC OUTLET 2A 480VA TOTAL To AC wall outlet Power cable* RCA cords* Note: Be sure to connect the Power Supply unit’s power cable to an AC wall outlet after all other connections are done.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Pocket Controller

    CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Preparing the Pocket Controller Remove the card slot protector, and then insert the supplied CF wireless LAN card into the CF card slot. Set the battery replacement switch to the [REPLACE BATTERY] position. NORMAL OPERATION REPLACE BATTERY Put the rechargeable battery into the battery compartment.

  • Page 29: Initial Settings Of The Pocket Controller

    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. Title Bar [PRC-100 Menu] icon Task Bar (→ pg. 19) [PRC-100 Menu] screen Tip: Tap on ([PRC-100 Menu] icon) to return to the [PRC-100 Menu] screen.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Tap on [Hour]/[Minutes] time. Tap on [Time format] select the desired format. Tap on , and then on [AM] or [PM], if necessary. Tap on the [Date] button, and then tap on current date on the mini- calendar that appears.
  • Page 31 Resetting the Pocket Controller 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. 6 “Turning the Disklavier Off (Standby Mode)” in “Quick Guide”) 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adaptor jack, and then set the battery replacement switch to the [REPLACE BATTERY] position.

  • Page 32: Basic Precautions For Using Floppy Disks And Cds

    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.

  • Page 33: Available File Format And Structure Of Data In The Removable Media

    Loading and Ejecting a Floppy Disk Loading Push the disk until it clicks into place. Floppy disk drive on the Media Center 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.
  • Page 34 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”...

  • Page 35: Song Playback Features

    CHAPTER Song Playback Features Changing the Playback Tempo 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. Select the desired song. (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song”...

  • Page 36: Repeating Song Playback

    CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Repeating Song Playback This could be useful, for example, when providing non- stop background music at a party. Select the desired song. (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) Playback options Tap on [Song] screen to show the desired playback options.

  • Page 37: Playing Back Only The Desired Piano Part

    Tap on at the end of the section you want to repeat (point B). The beginning of the section is located and playback stops. Tap on the Repeat mode button repeatedly to select the desired mode. : When point B is reached, the beginning of the section is located and playback stops.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Volume Balance Among The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Tap on the desired part to change its setting (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: Play (green) Note: Blank part contains no sound and you cannot change the...

  • Page 39: Temporarily Changing The Voice Of A Track

    Tap on To cancel this operation, tap on Tap on , and then on the destination list (album) if necessary. Tap to cancel the selection. Tap on Tap on after the completion message appears. Note: If necessary, change the order of the songs in the lists (albums).
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Tap on the desired track number to be edited in the track list. Tap on [Voice]. The voice list screen appears. Group name Voice name Tap to close the list. Selected track Tap on the desired voice name. Tip: You can also select the desired voice by specifying the voice number.

  • Page 41: Editing Tracks

    Editing Tracks 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.
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Tap on the desired edit track option button ( [Mix Track] screen [Move Track] screen [Copy Track] screen , or Destination track button Tap to cancel editing. Tap on the destination track button. The destination track selection screen appears. Tap to cancel selection.
  • Page 43 Delete Track Perform steps 1 thru 5 in “Editing Tracks (Mix/Move/Copy Track)”. Tap on Tap to cancel editing. Tap on Tap on after the completion message appears. Transpose Track Perform steps 1 thru 5 in “Editing Tracks (Mix/Move/Copy Track)”. (→ pg. 28) Tap on Tap on the key change button.

  • Page 44: Checking And Modifying The Song Information

    CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features Tap on to adjust the transposition value, and then tap on Tip: The track can be transposed in half-step keys up or down (–60 to +60). Tap on Tip: To transpose all the tracks, tap on the selected track button.
  • Page 45 Checking and Modifying the Song Information (Song-Tag screen) You can modify the following information of the selected song: [Song Title]: Modifies the title of the song. [Rate]: Modifies the arbitrary rating by changing the number of the star icons. [Comment]: Modifies your comment. Select the desired song.
  • Page 46 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. Keys Will enter lowercase letters on respective keys. (Shift) Will shift the mode to enter “UPPERCASE” letters or lowercase letters when the Caps lock key is active.

  • Page 47: Presetting Playback Control Options For Each Song

    Presetting Playback Control Options for Each Song You can customize the manner of playback for each song in advance. [Piano Part Ch L]: Selects the desired channel ([01] thru [16]) to which you assign the left-hand part or not ([##]). [Piano Part Ch R]: Selects the desired channel ([01] thru [16]) to which you assign the right-hand part or not...

  • Page 48: Smartkey™ Playback

    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.

  • Page 49: Adding Disklavier Accompaniment To Commercial Cd Songs (Pianosmart)

    Tap on the desired part to change its 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 Normal play (orange) (green) Adding Disklavier...

  • Page 50: Copying Song File From A Personal Computer To The Disklavier

    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.
  • Page 51 For Mac OS X 10.3 or later Click the [Finder] icon in the dock and then open [Network]. Connect the computer to the Disklavier. Open [Dkv] and click the [Dkv******] icon inside to start the connection process. In the first window that comes up, select [From/ToPC] from the mini- menu within the window and click [OK].

  • Page 52: Piano Playing Features

    CHAPTER 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...

  • Page 53: Adding Expressive Effect To Your Play

    Tap on [SplitPoint], and then press to select a note as the split point (within the range from [A-1] to [C7]) if necessary. The selected note and notes lower than that note are assigned to the left-hand part, and the notes higher than that are assigned to the right-hand part.

  • Page 54: Adding Chords To A Melody Line (Harmony Mode)

    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.

  • Page 55: Applying Reverb Effects To The Digital Piano

    Playing the Disklavier in Harmony Mode Activate Quiet or Headphone Mode. (→ pg. 16 “Basic Piano Playing” in “Quick Guide”) Tap on in the Information Area. Tap on to activate Harmony Mode. Each time you tap on , Harmony Mode is activated or inactivated alternately.

  • Page 56: Recording

    CHAPTER Recording Recording a New Song 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. Tap on in the [Main] screen.

  • Page 57: Quick Recording

    Quick Recording 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. Press on the Media Center.

  • Page 58: Video Synchronized Recording

    CHAPTER 4: Recording Tap on , and then on Tap on the desired part ( , or 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) ↔...
  • Page 59 Tap on to turn the video synchronization on. Each time you tap on synchronization turns on and off alternately. Tap on the desired option ([Sync Level] or [Offset]), and then press to adjust its value. To cancel the adjustment, press Press (select button) to set the value.

  • Page 60: Cd Synchronized Recording

    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].
  • Page 61 Black: Recorded track Gray: Blank track With white background: Track assigned to a piano part Underlined: Track assigned to a rhythm part 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 Tap on [Voice], and then the desired voice.

  • Page 62: Overdubbing An Existing Part

    CHAPTER 4: Recording Overdubbing an Existing Part 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. Select a song to be overdubbed. (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”) Tap on , and then...

  • Page 63: Recording Songs Based On Measures And Beats (Metronome Mode Recording)

    Recording Songs Based on Measures and Beats (Metronome Mode Recording) There are two recording modes available for the Disklavier: Time Mode (recording mode based on the elapsed playing time) and Metronome Mode. Once you record songs in Metronome Mode, you can start overwriting recordings synchronized with the beats of the internal metronome over the recorded songs.

  • Page 64: Quantize Function

    CHAPTER 4: Recording Quantize Function 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.

  • Page 65: Changing The Default Tempo

    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. Select the song to be overwritten (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”), and then tap on Tap on Set up the overwritten part (track) and...

  • Page 66: Creating A Song Library

    CHAPTER 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”...

  • Page 67: Renaming An Album

    Renaming an Album This function is available except for [Download Library] and [From/To PC]. Select the desired album (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”), and then tap on Tap on Tap to cancel renaming in step 3. Tap on , rename the album (→...

  • Page 68: Making Copies Of The Entire Contents In A Medium Or Song Library

    CHAPTER 5: Creating a Song Library Copying an Album: — only when [FD] is selected as the source 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.

  • Page 69: Deleting Songs Or Albums

    Deleting Songs or Albums This function is available for all song libraries and [Play Lists]. Select the desired song or album (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”), and then tap on Tap on To cancel deletion, tap on Tap on Tap on after the completion...

  • Page 70: Other Settings

    CHAPTER Other Settings Skipping the Blank Part at the Beginning of a Song 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.
  • Page 71 Tap on the desired row in the timer list. Tap to delete the current timer program. Tap to close the list. Tap on [Day], and then press select the desired day. The following day settings are available: All Days, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday-Friday, Monday-Saturday.

  • Page 72: Tuning The Tone Generator (Mastertune)

    CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Tuning the Tone Generator (MasterTune) 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. Tap on in the [Main] screen, and then on...
  • Page 73 Apply the desired reverb effect. (→ pg. 42) Tap on in the [Main] screen. Vocal harmony type [Vocal Harmony] screen Tap on the desired vocal harmony type. For the entire list, see “Vocal Harmony Type List”. (→ pg. 78) Tap on The [Balance] setting screen appears.

  • Page 74: Preparing For Use Of Foot Controls/Switches

    CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Preparing for Use of Foot Controls/Switches 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.
  • Page 75 When [Pitch Bend] is selected Tap on [Direction], and then press the option. [Up]: Raises the key when the foot control/ switch is pressed and resumes the original pitch when released. [Down]: Lowers the key when the foot control/ switch is pressed and resumes the original pitch when released.

  • Page 76: Hooking Up Av Equipment

    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.

  • Page 77: Lyric Screen

    [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*. [OMNI OUT]: Select this when you output the same audio signals as the ones to be output from the [OMNI OUT] jacks.

  • Page 78: Converting Midi Data To A Standard Form (Strip Xp)

    CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Start playback of a song with lyrics on 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.

  • Page 79: Making Backups And Restoring The Song Library

    You can make a backup copy of the song libraries and play lists, and restore the songs in the Disklavier. In order to protect your valuable music data, Yamaha strongly recommends that you backup your Mark IV hard drive on a regular basis.

  • Page 80: Restoring The Contents In The Demo Album

    CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Restoring the Contents in the Demo Album If the demo songs are erased by chance, they can be restored by following the procedure below. Tap on in the [Main] screen, and then on Tap on Tap on to start restoring.

  • Page 81: Resetting The Disklavier

    Diagnosing the Disklavier 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. Tap on [PRC-100 Menu] screen. Tap on the desired option, and then follow the instructions that appears on the screen.

  • Page 82: Piano Voice List

    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”.

  • Page 83: Ensemble Part Playback Voice List

    Ensemble Part Playback Voice List 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. 80 “Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device”) Group Name Voice...
  • Page 84 CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Percussion Organ Voice Name Group Name XG-Marimba XG-MarimbaK XG-SineMrmb XG-Balafon2 XG-Log Drum XG-Xylophon XG-TubulBel XG-ChrchBel XG-Carillon XG-Dulcimer XG-Dulcimr2 XG-Cimbalom XG-Santur Drawbar Organ Jazz Organ XG-DrawOrgn XG-DetDrwOr XG-60sDrOr1 XG-60sDrOr2 XG-70sDrOr1 XG-DrawOrg2 XG-60sDrOr3 XG-EvenBar XG-16+2"2/3 XG-Organ Ba XG-70sDrOr2...
  • Page 85 Group Name Voice Voice Name Number Guitar XG-Jazz Gtr XG-MelloGtr XG-JazzAmp XG-CleanGtr XG-ChorusGt XG-Mute.Gtr XG-FunkGtr1 XG-MuteStlG XG-FunkGtr2 XG-Jazz Man XG-Ovrdrive XG-Gt.Pinch XG-Dist.Gtr XG-FeedbkGt XG-FeedbGt2 XG-GtrHarmo XG-GtFeedbk XG-GtrHrmo2 Acoustic Bass A.Bass and Cymbal XG-Aco.Bass XG-JazzRthm XG-VXUprght Finger Bass XG-FngrBass XG-FingrDrk XG-FlangeBa XG-Ba&DstEG XG-FngrSlap XG-FngBass2...
  • Page 86 CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Strings Ensemble Voice Name Group Name XG-Cello Ensemble XG-Contrabs XG-Trem.Str XG-SlowTrStr XG-Susp Str XG-Pizz.Str XG-Harp XG-YangChin XG-Timpani Strings 1 XG-Strings1 XG-S.Strngs XG-SlowStr XG-ArcoStr XG-60sStrng XG-Orchestr XG-Orchstr2 XG-TremOrch XG-VeloStr Strings 2 XG-Strings2 XG-S.SlwStr XG-LegatoSt XG-Warm Str XG-Kingdom...
  • Page 87 Group Name Voice Voice Name Number Brass XG-HiBrass XG-MelloBrs XG-SynBras1 XG-QuackBr XG-RezSynBr XG-PolyBrss XG-SynBras3 XG-JumpBrss XG-AnaVelBr XG-AnaBrss1 XG-SynBras2 XG-Soft Brs XG-SynBras4 XG-ChorBrss XG-VelBras2 XG-AnaBras2 Reed XG-SprnoSax AEM-Alto Sax 1 AEM-Alto Sax 2 XG-Alto Sax XG-Sax Sect XG-HyprAlto AEM-Tenor Sax XG-TenorSax XG-BrthTnSx XG-SoftTenr XG-TnrSax 2...
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Synth Lead Voice Name Group Name XG-WireLead Synth Lead XG-Voice Ld XG-SynthAah XG-VoxLead XG-Fifth Ld XG-Big Five XG-Bass &Ld XG-Big&Low XG-Fat&Prky XG-SoftWurl New Age Pad XG-NewAgePd XG-Fantasy2 Warm Pad XG-Warm Pad XG-ThickPad XG-Soft Pad XG-SinePad XG-Horn Pad...
  • Page 89 Group Name Voice Voice Name Number Synth XG-HollwRls Effects XG-NylonEP XG-NylnHarp XG-Harp Vox XG-AtmosPad XG-Planet XG-Bright XG-FantaBel XG-Smokey XG-Goblins XG-GobSyn XG-50sSciFi XG-Ring Pad XG-Ritual XG-ToHeaven XG-Night XG-Glisten XG-BelChoir XG-Echoes XG-EchoPad2 XG-Echo Pan XG-EchoBell XG-Big Pan XG-SynPiano XG-Creation XG-Stardust XG-Reso Pan XG-Sci-Fi XG-Starz XG-Sitar...
  • Page 90 CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Group Name Voice Number Percussive SFX Voice Voice Name Group Name XG-Real Tom SFX Voice XG-Rock Tom XG-Syn.Drum XG-Ana Tom XG-ElecPerc XG-RevCymbl XG-FretNoiz XG-BrthNoiz XG-Seashore XG-Tweet XG-Telphone XG-Helicptr XG-Applause XG-Gunshot XG-CuttngNz XG-CttngNz2 XG-Str Slap XG-Fl.KClik XG-Rain XG-Thunder XG-Wind XG-Stream...

  • Page 91: Drum Voice List

    Drum Voice List The following table lists the drum voice in the internal tone generators for MIDI file playback on the Disklavier or external MIDI device (synthesizer, sequencer, etc.). (→ pg. 80 “Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device”) Group Name Voice Drum Voice Name...
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 6: Other Settings Vocal Harmony Vocal Harmony Type Jazz Closed Cho Jazz Women Cho Ladies Quartet Sing B+G Barber shop Jazz Mixed Cho Dream Girls Sing the Bass Falsetto Duet Falsetto Trio Falsetto Dia Fal A Capella Falsetto Jazz 2 Unison Low 3 Unison Low Diatonic Jazz...

  • Page 93: Enhancing The Disklavier Features By Hooking Up A Midi Device

    L-shaped connector on the I/O Center end. Note: required to install the USB driver to the connected device. In such a case, visit the following website and download the driver. http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/ To MIDI input I/O Center When you use the USB connection, it is...

  • Page 94: Setting Up The Disklavier For Midi Data Reception (Midi In)

    CHAPTER 7: Enhancing the Disklavier Features by Hooking Up a MIDI Device Setting Up the Disklavier for MIDI Data Reception (MIDI 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.

  • Page 95: Setting Up The Disklavier For Midi Data Transmission (Midi Out)

    Setting Up the Disklavier for MIDI Data Transmission (MIDI OUT) 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.

  • Page 96: Setting Up The Disklavier For Keyboard Playing Data Transmission (Kbd Out)

    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] Assigns the piano part to the desired channels.

  • Page 97: Internet Direct Connection (Idc) Service

    (IDC Registration) To use the IDC service, initial registration is required using an Internet-connected computer. Please register at the following website: https:// music.yamaha.com/serviceRegistration.html Note: If you have already registered for the IDC service with any other instrument (such as the Clavinova), you do not need to register again.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Disklavier To The Internet

    If your modems have only one port, an optional router or hub is required in order to connect several devices simultaneously. For further information on the Internet connection (only a wired LAN connection is supported), visit the Yamaha I/O Center Disklavier website: (right side) http://www.yamaha.com/disklavier/...

  • Page 99: Accessing The Internet

    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.

  • Page 100: Basic Operations On The Idc Service Screens

    CHAPTER 8: Internet Direct Connection (IDC) Service 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. Note: If the connection fails, the [Failed to connect the Internet] message appears.

  • Page 101: Checking Your Account Information

    Checking Your Account Information You can check your account information such as purchase history of song files and subscription status of the DisklavierRadio. You can also log out from the IDC service. [Account Information]: Select this to confirm your account information. [Purchase History]: Select this to confirm the purchase history of song files.

  • Page 102: Accessing The Download Library

    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. Tap to access [Download Library].

  • Page 103: Setting Up The Disklavier For Internet Connection

    The following confirmation dialog appears when the download process is completed. Tap to reboot the Disklavier and install the firmware. Tap to install the firemware next time you turn on the Disklavier. Tap to cancel the installation process. Tap on the desired option ( Note: The installation process starts automatically when you reboot the Disklavier.

  • Page 104: Initializing Internet Settings

    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.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty operating your Disklavier, see if any of the symptoms listed below apply to your problem and follow the recommended remedy. 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.
  • Page 106 Disklavier once before using them. • Certain USB storage devices may not function properly with the Disklavier PRO/Mark IV Series. For a list of compatible products, please visit www.yamaha.com/disklavier. The Disklavier does not read a CD-R/-RW.

  • Page 107: Error Messages

    CHAPTER 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. Situation You tried to copy copy-protected song files into a removable medium. You tried to copy song files into an album that already contains 3,000 song files.

  • Page 108: Screen Transition Diagrams

    CHAPTER Screen Transition Diagrams [Main] screens (→ pg. 9 in “Quick Guide”, (→ pg. 9 in “Quick Guide”, and 38, 39, and 39, 43) 57, 59, 61, 64 – 68, 81 – 83, 87, 89) (→ pg. 6, 7 in “Quick Guide”)
  • Page 109 [Rec] screens L/R (Piano) mode (→ pg. 43) Ensemble mode (→ pg. 47) CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams Time mode (→ pg. 52) Metronome mode (→ pg. 52) Time mode (→ pg. 49) Metronome mode (→ pg. 49, 51)
  • Page 110 CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Song] screens (→ pg. 15 in “Quick Guide”) PianoSmart manual adjustment screen* (only for PianoSmart playback) * For normal use, modification of these setups are not required. (→ pg. 24) (→ pg. 34) (→ pg. 23) (→...
  • Page 111 CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Song] playback option buttons (→ pg. 22) (→ pg. 23, 57) (→ pg. 46, 60) Playback option buttons [Setup] menu screens (→ pg. 41, 42, 45, 59, (→ pg. 57, 65, 67, 68, 90) 61, 64, 68, 81 – 83)
  • Page 112 CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams [Setup] option screens (→ pg. 64) (→ pg. 66) (→ pg. 67, 68) (→ pg. 90) (→ pg. 45) (→ pg. 81) (→ pg. 90) (→ pg. 65)
  • Page 113 (→ pg. 82) (→ pg. 83) (→ pg. 57) (→ pg. 68) CHAPTER 11: Screen Transition Diagrams (→ pg. 61) (→ pg. 42) (→ pg. 41) (→ pg. 59)

  • Page 114: Glossary

    These extra tracks are played by the internal XG tone generator. The accompanying tracks may be used for acoustic bass, drums, strings, vibes, etc. E-SEQ Song Format A song file format developed by Yamaha for saving songs. Floppy Disk The magnetic storage medium that the Disklavier uses to save songs.
  • Page 115 PianoSoft™ The PianoSoft Disk Collection is a library of prerecorded song disks made by Yamaha specifically for use with the Disklavier. PianoSoft·Plus™ PianoSoft·Plus disks contain Ensemble songs that can be played on the Disklavier.

  • Page 116: Tone Generator

    A hardware system or computer used as a central point for a network, providing access to files and services. Smart PianoSoft™ Software made by Yamaha containing MIDI signals for playing back along with standard audio CDs. Abbreviation for Standard MIDI File.
  • Page 117 Its greater polyphony, more voices, and use of effects enhances the compatibility between MIDI devices. When a song in the Yamaha XG format is played on another XG-compatible tone generator or synthesizer, it plays and sounds as the original composer/creator...

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Yamaha PianoSoft·PlusAudio, audio CD (ISO 9600-compliant), Data CD (ISO 9660 Level1-compliant) 3.5” 2DD (720 KB) or 2HD (1.44 MB) floppy disk Yamaha does not assure the operation of all the commercially available USB flash memories. For a list of compatible products, please visit www.yamaha.com/disklavier.
  • Page 119 Type Ensemble Tone Polyphony Ensemble Parts Voice Module Modes Normal Voices Drum Voices Power Source Power Consumption Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories Features Media Select Playback Features Arrangement of Songs Polyphony Volume Repeat Programming Part cancel Tempo Transposition Balance Track Voice changing Track Editing SmartKey SmartPiano...
  • Page 120 CHAPTER 13: Specifications Recording Features Overwrite Recording Video Synchronization Ensemble Part Recording Overdubbing Metronome Mode Recording Quantize Tempo Changing Timer Play Other Features Vocal Harmony Foot control/switch XP Strip Backup One Touch Button Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. →...

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