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Yamaha Disklavier DGC1B Basic Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

  • Page 3: Special Message Section

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The in- formation 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 no- tice or obligation to update existing units.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
  • Page 5 Mounting the Control Unit to the Grand Piano Mounting the Control Unit to the Grand Piano Installation du boîtier de commande sur un piano à queue Installation du boîtier de commande sur un piano à queue Montieren des Steuergerätes an den Flügel Montieren des Steuergerätes an den Flügel MENT INSTRU...
  • Page 6 (4) Insert the control cable into the D-SUB connector on the back of the Control Unit, then securely tighten the two screws attached to the connector. Be sure to check the orientation of the D-SUB connector when inserting the cable. (5) Fit the “slots”...
  • Page 7 Mark III Series DGC1B Basic Operation Manual...
  • Page 8 Trademarks & Copyright Yamaha, Disklavier, Silent, PianoSoft, PianoSoft . Plus, PianoSoft . PlusAudio, PianoSmart, and Smart PianoSoft are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation. SmartKey, CueTIME, Disk Orchestra and You Are The Artist are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation or Yamaha Corporation of America.
  • Page 9 Important Read the following before operating the Disklavier. Warnings • Do not locate the Disklavier in a place subject to excessive heat, low temperatures, or direct sunlight. This could be a fire hazard and may damage the finish and internal parts. •...
  • Page 10 • 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Disklavier Items Supplied with the Disklavier ... 1 Connecting the Control Unit ... 1 Connecting the Power Cable ... 2 Using the Remote Control ... 2 Connecting Other Equipment ... 2 Basic Disklavier Terminology ... 3 Chapter 2 Names of Parts and Their Functions...
  • Page 12 Chapter 10 Advanced Ensemble Song Playback Tuning the Tone Generator (TG Master Tune) ... 39 Playing the Piano Parts on the Tone Generator ... 40 Displaying Ensemble Voices ... 41 Selecting Tracks for the Piano Parts ... 41 Chapter 11 Using the AUX Connectors AUX OUT ...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Disklavier

    Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Disklavier This chapter provides information on the supplied items and how to set up your Disklavier. Items Supplied with the Disklavier Check that the following items are supplied with your Disklavier: • 1 Remote Control •...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cable

    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.

  • Page 15: Basic Disklavier Terminology

    Voice The sounds produced by a tone generator expressing various instruments. Yamaha XG is an extension of the GM (General MIDI) format. With greater polyphony, more voice, and effects, it improves song compatibility between MIDI devices. When a song in the Yamaha XG...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Names Of Parts And Their Functions

    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 SELECT DRIVE CONTROL UNIT DKC60RCD PLAY/PAUSE STOP STANDBY [STANDBY / ON] button Turns on the Disklavier or puts it in Standby mode.
  • Page 17 [REC] button Used to engage the Record Standby mode before recording starts. [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. PART [L] [R] buttons For L/R and Ensemble songs, these buttons allow you to choose which part to play back or record:...

  • Page 18: Control Unit - Rear Panel

    Control Unit — Rear Panel TO HOST CD CONTROL Used to connect the line from the piano. AUDIO/ANALOG MIDI IN Used to connect audio equipment such as an external CD changer. TO HOST (serial port) Used to connect the Disklavier with a personal computer.

  • Page 19: Amplifier, Speakers & Foot Controller

    TREBLE knob Used to adjust the treble sound of the built-in speakers. Foot Controller connector Connect the optional Yamaha FC-4, FC-5 or FC-7 foot controller here. Amplified speakers Amplified speakers are mounted to the underside of the piano. Amplifier...

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    Remote Control RECORD PART SELECT SEARCH DRIVE REPEAT TRANSPOSE – TEMPO – REV•FWD VOLUME – SONG SELECT PLAY PAUSE STOP PPR-102E [RECORD] button Used to engage the Record Standby mode before recording starts. Number keypad* Used for direct song selection and to enter a start time for song playback.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Disks Used With The Disklavier

    Chapter 3 Disks Used with the Disklavier Three types of disks are used with the Disklavier: floppy disks, CDs, and internal Memory Disks. Floppy Disks Besides PianoSoft and PianoSoft.Plus song disks, the Disklavier can play back songs stored on 3.5- inch MS-DOS 720 kilobytes format 2DD floppy disks and MS-DOS 1.44 megabytes format 2HD floppy disks.

  • Page 22: Compact Discs

    Compact Discs You can enjoy listening to PianoSoft . PlusAudio —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.

  • Page 23: Memory Disks

    Inserting & Removing CDs 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.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Turning On/Off Your Disklavier

    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.

  • Page 25: Setting The Internal Calendar

    Setting the Internal Calendar The Disklavier has an internal calendar that can be set from 1/1/1985 00:00:00 to 12/31/2084 23:59:59. Set the calendar accurately so that the Disklavier displays the correct current time during Stop mode. Setting the correct time is also important for engaging timer-controlled programs (see Chapter 3 “Timer Play”...

  • Page 26: Making Backups Of Demo Songs

    Making Backups of Demo Songs You can copy and backup pre-stored demo songs from a Memory Disk onto a floppy disk. The following songs cannot be backed up; – Songs that have been re-recorded – Songs whose tracks have been edited –...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Display (Lcd) And Drive Indicator

    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 The DRIVE indicator lets you know which disk is selected.
  • Page 28 (half pedal) Type of CD Software The Disklavier can play back CDs such as Yamaha PianoSoft . PlusAudio CDs, audio/MIDI CDs of other companies, and standard audio CDs. When you select a CD for playback, the type of CD software is displayed.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Chapter 6 Basic Playback

    Piano parts Ensemble parts Internal XG Tone Generator Playing Back a CD Yamaha PianoSoft . PlusAudio and Other Audio/MIDI CDs PianoSoft . PlusAudio (and audio/MIDI CDs of other companies) contain data recorded in two channels: Analog MIDI and audio. When you play back a PianoSoft . PlusAudio, the...

  • Page 31: Specifying A Disk

    Standard Audio CDs 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.

  • Page 32: Starting Playback

    Starting Playback Specify a disk. Press [PLAY/PAUSE]. PLAY/PAUSE 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. The time display starts counting up and the velocity meters show the velocity of the piano part notes currently being played, as...

  • Page 33: Selecting Songs With The Control Unit

    Selecting Songs with the Control Unit Press [SONG SELECT the next song. Press [SONG SELECT the previous song. SONG SELECT/REV FWD To select other songs on the disk, press and hold down [SONG SELECT [SONG SELECT ] until the number of the desired song appears.

  • Page 34: Fast Preview & Review

    To select a song numbered 10 and above, enter the first digit, then within 2 seconds, enter the second digit. SEARCH DRIVE Remote Control SEARCH DRIVE Remote Control To select song number 12 for example, press [1], then [2]. If a song number higher than that of the last song on the disk is entered, the last song on the disk is selected.

  • Page 35: Fast Forward & Reverse

    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.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume 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.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Tone

    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.

  • Page 38: Balancing The Cd Volume (Cd Master Balance)

    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. Adjust the level so that the Ensemble voices played by the internal XG tone generator are balanced with the volume of...

  • Page 39: Changing The Tempo

    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.

  • Page 40: Transposing A Song

    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. Note: This function cannot be used to transpose songs from external devices connected to the AUX IN connector.

  • Page 41: Repeat Playback

    Chapter 7 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.

  • Page 42: Segment A~B Repeat

    Segment A~B Repeat 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. Once specified, points A and B are saved until the disk is ejected or the Disklavier is turned off.

  • Page 43: Segment A~ (Return & Pause) Repeat

    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.

  • Page 44: Starting Playback From A Specified Point (Search)

    Starting Playback from a Specified Point (Search) Playback can be started from a specified point in a song. Instead of using fast forward or preview, you can use this function to go directly to a desired point within a song. If the current song uses the minutes and seconds time format, you specify the point in minutes and seconds.

  • Page 45: Chapter 8 Useful Functions For Learning Piano

    Chapter 8 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 Left- Hand or Right-Hand Piano Part In L/R and Ensemble songs, the left-hand piano part is stored on track 1 (L) and the right-hand...

  • Page 46: Operating The Pedals Yourself

    Operating the Pedals Yourself 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 Pedal Cancel function is set in the Control Unit.

  • Page 47: Playback With The Metronome

    The following table shows the metronome parameters that can be set. Parameter Range Default 1 Click ON/OFF 2 Tempo 30 to 400 3 Time 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, Signature 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4, 9/4 Use the [<] and [>] to position the c cursor next to the parameter that you want to set: click, tempo, or time signature.

  • Page 48: Using An Optional Foot Switch Or Foot Controller

    Using an Optional Foot Switch or Foot Controller An optional Yamaha foot switch or foot controller can be used to operate various Disklavier functions. Using a Start/Stop Foot Switch Start/stop functions can be controlled using an optional Yamaha FC-4 or FC-5 foot switch.

  • Page 49: Chapter 9 Playing The Keyboard With An Ensemble Voice

    Chapter 9 Playing the Keyboard with an Ensemble Voice The Disklavier’s [VOICE] button lets you assign a voice from the internal XG tone generator to accompany the piano while you play. You will hear in unison the piano sound coming from the Disklavier and an Ensemble voice produced by the internal XG tone generator.
  • Page 50 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. To cancel this function, press [VOICE] again. VOICE...

  • Page 51: Chapter 10 Advanced Ensemble Song Playback

    Chapter 10 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)

  • Page 52: Playing The Piano Parts On The Tone Generator

    Playing the Piano Parts on the Tone Generator 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.

  • Page 53: Displaying Ensemble Voices

    Displaying Ensemble Voices 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. During playback, you can display the voice assignments of each track and make changes.
  • Page 54 You can choose from the following options. Option Description The piano does not play. 01 - 16 The piano plays the specified track. 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.

  • Page 55: Chapter 11 Using The Aux Connectors

    Chapter 11 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 You can output sound through external devices connected to the AUX OUT connectors on the Amplifier mounted to the underside of the piano.

  • Page 56: Aux In

    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. Tone Generator Amplifier MAINS AUX OUT AUX IN VOLUME BASS TREBLE L/L+R L/L+R AUX IN LINE OUT With the Disklavier turned off, use an audio cable (optional) to...

  • Page 57: Chapter 12 Using The Smartkey

    Collection and You Are The Artist Note: SmartKey software and other SmartKey compatible software described above may not be available in some countries. Note: SmartKey, CueTIME, Disk Orchestra and You Are The Artist are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation or Yamaha Corporation of America. SmartKey...
  • Page 58 Additional, more complete arrangements like the built-in SmartKey demo are available on floppy disks, called SmartKey disks. (See your local Yamaha dealer for more information on these types of disks.) Insert the SmartKey disk into the disk drive of the Disklavier.

  • Page 59: Cuetime Tm Software

    CueTIME 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...

  • Page 60: Guide Control

    Turning off the “Prompt Repeat” option for CueTIME disks 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.
  • Page 61 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 Indicator Play Steady green Part Cancel Blinking green...
  • Page 62 Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select OFF. Press [FUNC.]. 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. Prompt Repeat Function The “Prompt Repeat”...

  • Page 63: Playback Considerations

    Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select OFF. Press [FUNC.]. 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”...

  • Page 64: Chapter 13 Using The Pianosmart Feature

    CDs available on the market and a CD can be played back simultaneously. Using SPS (Smart PianoSoft) disks (made by Yamaha) purchased on the market, the Smart PianoSoft Adjustment function automatically corrects the synchronization shift between the CDs as they are being played back, and it stores the song information in the control box.

  • Page 65: Temporarily Suspending Playback

    Specify a FD (Smart PianoSoft). The following display appears. This means “PianoSmart”. “SPS Type Disk” appears as the disk title display when a Smart PianoSoft disk purchased on the market has been inserted. Note: 1. The following display appears if a different CD has been inserted in the CD drive when Smart PianoSoft was selected.

  • Page 66: Stopping Playback

    Stopping Playback Press [STOP]. STOP Playback stops and the song returns to the beginning. Pressing [STOP] while in Pause mode cancels Pause mode. Note: Unlike regular MIDI song playback, the following restrictions apply to the CD playback function. • You cannot change the playback tempo of songs on CDs.

  • Page 67: To Delete The Sps Adjustment Value Of A Song

    Start playback, and check the timing. 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.

  • Page 68: Pianosmart Recording

    PianoSmart Recording 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. When Recording a New Song Specify a disk. Use the disk in SMF format. Note: If you are recording to a floppy disk, make sure that the disk’s erasure protection tab is set to “unprotected”.
  • Page 69 ☛ Unformatted disks must be formatted before use with the Disklavier. See “Formatting Disks” on page 17 in the Advanced Operation Manual. Use the [SELECT] buttons to select the number of the memory disk that will serve as the recording destination.
  • Page 70 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”. ☛ Unformatted disks must be formatted before use with the Disklavier. See “Formatting Disks” on page 17 in the Advanced Operation Manual.
  • Page 71 When Re-recording Using Another CD ☛ See Step 1 to 3 on pages 57 and 58. Press [REC] until the CD song recording setting screen appears. “##” indicating that no setting has been made appears as the CD song number, and the “Different CD!”...

  • Page 72: Chapter 14 Internal Xg Tone Generator Voice & Drum Kit List

    Chapter 14 Internal XG Tone Generator Voice & Drum Kit List 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. Internal XG Tone Generator Basic Voice List Voice # Display Name Full Name...

  • Page 73: Internal Xg Tone Generator Drum Kit List

    Voice # Display Name Full Name Reed SprnoSax Soprano Sax Alto Sax Alto Sax TenorSax Tenor Sax BariSax Baritone Sax Oboe Oboe Eng.Horn English Horn Bassoon Bassoon Clarinet Clarinet Pipe Piccolo Piccolo Flute Flute Recorder Recorder PanFlute Pan Flute Bottle Bottle Blow Shakhchi Shakuhachi...

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