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RE: Re: [disklavier] RE: dkc500rxg

2013-09-20 by <sjhart110@...>

I also believe only the original controller can update the firmware of the on board keyboard controller. I updated all of mine before installing the DKC850 and further keyboard firmware is very unlikely for older models. SJ



--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Hi Joe,

I am not sure I can explain why you would want to keep your DKC500RXG control unit.

Your Disklavier can be calibrated using the DKC-850. So your old control unit is not needed for this purpose.

I have a couple of reasons I would keep the original control unit:

- If I ever sold my MarkIIXG Disklavier, I would want to have my "original equipment' to supply with the piano.

- If I had a failure with my DKC-850 and I was having a Disklavier party at my home that night, I could easily re-connect the original control unit and have a great party.

- I am a technology hoarder. It is difficult for me to get rid of "stuff" such as this.

I hope this information helps!

Bill

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On Sep 17, 2013, at 8:44 AM, <jmorris651@...> wrote:

Hi Bill, Can you please explain the reasoning why I would want to keep the XG control box? I would appreciate it.


Thanks


Joe



--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I would keep the control unit, even though calibration can be done through the DKC-850.

Bill

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On Sep 11, 2013, at 10:53 PM, Donal Galvin <discodonal@...> wrote:

Would you not keep the box for calibration and maintenance ?

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On 11 Sep 2013, at 18:59, jmorris651@... wrote:

I apologize if this message is inappropriate or incorrect as I am brand new to this group and am also new to Yahoo Groups in general.


I will shortly have a DKC500RXG controller available as I just ordered the DKC850.


Joe



--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, <zed123@...> wrote:


I have a Mark II and I would love to connect it directly to a DKC850 without using the midi cables, which is what I believe you have been able to do with the 9 to 15 pin adaptor.
Can you please tell me what I need to do to make my Mark II be like a Mark IIXG that can be controlled directly by the DKC850 by using the 9 to 15 pin adaptor instead of the midi cables which would limit its usefullness, and it would require that the DKC100 controller for the Mark II still be used via midi?
I appreciate as much detail as you can give since I had never heard of this option before.
Thanks.
Dan
----- Original Message -----
From: fracture
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:21 AM
Subject: RE: [disklavier] RE: dkc500rxg

I purchased the 9 to 15 pin adaptor and the hammer sensor board to update my mark ii to a iixg but I need a 500 controller to write to the new hammer sensor board and pk Ctrl boards. A that time I will purchase the Dkc 850. Which will compete the update and allow Internet radio.
Essentially I am updating my mark ii to a iixg and then updating to 850. Will not have silent play or smart keys but will have Internet and Internet radio.


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-------- Original message --------
From: rightnightboy@...
Date: 08/31/2013 12:39 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] RE: dkc500rxg


Hi, do you have a markII or a markIIxg ? The latter allows I believe, the internet radio option of the DKC850 (I have it installed on my mpx1 wich is initially with DKC500R and MarkIIXG silent . For which purpose do you wish to have an xg controller for a week ?



--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, <fracture@...> wrote:

Seems the dkc 850 will not get internet radio on my Mark ii. So does anyone have and old dkc500rxg (Mark iixg) controller that has be upgraded that I might be able to purchase or borrow for a week.

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