Yamaha disklavier DKC-850 User Manual

Important notices regarding Yamaha electronic products and safety.

Information believed correct at printing, subject to modification without notice.

Information on battery handling, disposal, and environmental considerations.

Location of the name plate for model, serial number, and power requirements.

Instructions for connecting the plug and cord according to wire colors.

Details on Class 1 laser product classification and laser diode properties.

Instructions for business users to contact their dealer or supplier for disposal information.

Guidance for users outside the EU to contact local authorities or dealers for disposal methods.

FCC regulations compliance, including important notices about unit modification and cable usage.

Details on Yamaha's ownership of manual content and trademarks of Yamaha products.

Critical safety warnings regarding heat, humidity, dust, electrical hazards, and unit modification.

Operational cautions for connecting devices, volume, usage, and cleaning to prevent damage.

Describes potential interference from digital circuits and how to relocate affected equipment.

Detailed safety precautions for handling, installing, and disposing of dry batteries.

Overview of advanced listening and recording features, and simple operation enhancements.

A list of all accessories included with the Disklavier control unit.

Detailed identification and explanation of front panel components and controls.

Identification and explanation of rear panel connectors and ports.

Detailed explanation of the remote control buttons and their functions.

Glossary of essential terms and definitions related to the Disklavier system.

Identifying your piano model to ensure correct connection and setup procedures.

Step-by-step guide for connecting the Disklavier control unit to your piano.

Instructions for connecting the Disklavier control unit to your piano using MIDI cables.

Guide on connecting monitor speakers for listening to internal XG tone generator voices.

Instructions for installing batteries, replacing batteries, and operating the remote control.

Step-by-step guide to power on the Disklavier control unit and prepare it for use.

Configuring the control unit to recognize the connected piano model for proper operation.

Configuring the internal calendar and time zone for accurate timekeeping and timer functions.

Step-by-step instructions for setting the date and time on the Disklavier control unit.

Procedures for turning off the unit and compatible formats for CDs, USB, and floppy disks.

Supported file formats and essential precautions for handling and loading CDs.

Overview of PianoSoft, PianoSoft-Plus, PianoSoft-PlusAudio, SmartPianoSoft, and Audio CDs.

Guide to selecting media like Memory, CD, USB, Playlist, D-Radio, and FromToPC.

Explanation of information displayed during song playback: Media, Album/Song Number, Counter, Song Type, Format, Volume, Title.

Using the keypad for direct selection and initiating song playback.

Instructions for stopping and pausing song playback, and resuming playback.

Using fast preview and fast review functions to quickly search through a song.

Using fast forward and fast reverse to quickly locate positions within a song in stop or pause mode.

Directly navigating to a desired point within a song using the search function.

Instructions for selecting and listening to music channels via Disklavier Radio.

Muting the sound and adjusting the main volume level using the dial or remote control.

Steps to record a song, save it to a medium, and prepare for playback.

Instructions for entering a title for a new song before starting the recording process.

Guide on using the remote control to input characters for song titles and other text entry.

Explanation of IDC's ability to connect directly to the internet for streaming and updates.

Instructions and examples for connecting the Disklavier to the internet via modem or router.

Guide to accessing online features like D-Radio, MyAccount, and software updates via the internet.

How to view account details, log in, log out, and check subscription status within the IDC service.

Procedure to download and install firmware updates directly from the internet.

Configuring network settings such as DHCP, DNS, IP address, and proxy for internet connectivity.

Resetting internet settings to factory defaults and managing cookies.

Adjusting the playback speed of songs, with notes on permanent changes for recorded songs.

Changing the key of songs and selecting repeat modes (ALL, RPT, RND, OFF).

Setting start (A) and end (B) points to loop a specific section of a song.

Selecting or cancelling left, right, or pedal parts for practice or listening.

Specific instructions to cancel or replay the pedal part during playback.

Balancing volumes of Tone Generator, Audio, and Voice parts for optimal sound.

Fine-tuning the balance for audio accompaniment and ensemble voices.

Temporarily adjusting audio pitch and left/right channel balance for listening pleasure.

Programming the Disklavier to start or stop playback at specified times.

Automatically skipping unwanted blank sections before a recorded song starts playing.

Tutorial playback feature that guides users to play simple melodies note by note.

Option to stop key movement during playback for Silent Piano™ models, enabling improvisation.

Using the metronome for recording songs in measures and beats format.

Recording the left-hand and right-hand piano parts independently for L/R songs.

Recording both parts simultaneously by setting a keyboard split point.

Overwriting or saving a single part (left or right) of an existing L/R song.

Modifying and saving the default tempo for a song, distinct from playback tempo adjustments.

Using the internal metronome to practice playing with precise timing and adjustable tempo/beat.

Assigning a voice from the XG tone generator to accompany piano playing for unison effect.

Configuring audio I/O settings for synchronizing Disklavier playback with video sources.

Step-by-step guide to initiate recording a song synchronized with video playback.

Performing video synchronized recording using only a camcorder with mic input and audio output.

Enjoying piano playback synchronized with video recorded on a DVD recorder or camcorder.

Recording Disklavier piano performances along with songs from commercial CDs.

Incorporating recorded piano performances or SmartPianoSoft software with favorite commercial CDs.