Disklavier

Remember, if you are not already doing this, the Mark II can accept MIDI data directly and a program like Van Basco can be very helpful and fun in organizing music to play on the Disklavier while your display issues are worked out. 
 
 Regards,
 
 Mike
    
 -----Original Message-----
 From: yadidisklavier@...
 To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:34 AM
 Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and Solution
 
     Thanks for the head up. I'm guessing I would have figured that out 
 when I looked closer. Nonetheless, thanks.
 
 Heres the rest of my story: The tech called me yesterday and told me 
 that Yamaha said these displays are on back order until June 2007. 
 They've had a rash of replacements recently! And "it seems that 
 these are subjected to age failure". $260 plus $100 labor, on top of 
 the $75 labor (already paid) to diagnose. Jeez, at least I have time 
 to budget for it.
 
 --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, n9544c@... wrote:
 >
 > DO NOT REMOVE ANY TWIST FASTENERS !!!
 > 
 > THe entire display comes as a unit; display itself, and PC Board 
 permanently attached!
 > The display will come out in one piece.
 > 
 > Mike 
 > 
 > -----Original Message-----
 > From: yadidisklavier@...
 > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
 > Sent: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 7:48 AM
 > Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and 
 Solution
 > 
 > 
 > 
 > lol - you're last sentence...thats my dillemma. Even though the 
 tech 
 > diagnosed the display as being bad, I could very well get a $250 
 > display and find out there are other issues to diagnose. I think 
 the 
 > fact that there is a component (looks like a very small transistor 
 or 
 > diode)with a broken lead, was how he made the diagnosis. Sounds 
 more 
 > like an assumption to me. 
 > 
 > The board looks easy to take out. The hardest part being the metal 
 > twist fasteners holding it in place. 
 > 
 > I'll just let the tech do it and hope this doesn't get any more 
 > expensive.
 > 
 > Thanks,
 > 
 > Geoff
 > 
 > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, n9544c@ wrote:
 > >
 > > If the control box was removed and you could see how that was 
 done 
 > and if you can see where the two cables from the display were 
 plugged 
 > in then you could try it yourself. The replacement display is 
 simply 
 > mounted like the old one and the cables plugged into the same 
 > connectors being careful to install the connectors in the correct 
 > orientation. This assumes that the display was definitely at fault 
 > and all that is required is a new one.
 > > 
 > > Mike
 > > 
 > > -----Original Message-----
 > > From: yadidisklavier@
 > > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
 > > Sent: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 2:23 PM
 > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and 
 > Solution
 > > 
 > > $74 dollars later....the LCD problem is diagnosed. It seems 
 > that 
 > > some components came loose off the LCD board. Because the board 
 is 
 > > printed circuitry, there isn't a chance of reattaching and the 
 > > technician tried to call Yamaha today for a replacement. Yamaha 
 > > wasn't open today..."carpet holiday"...what the heck is that? 
 > > 
 > > MIKE - it looks fairly simple plug-in procedure. Do you recommend 
 > me 
 > > going the distance and having the tech install the new board? I 
 > > really hate paying someone for something I enjoy doing....keeping 
 > in 
 > > mind I have already paid him to diagnose.
 > > 
 > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, n9544c@ wrote:
 > > >
 > > > Glad to hear my post has helped someone else! Yes, the display 
 > > will be lighted but no text visible unless you get the view angle 
 > > just right and then it is only a "hint" of text. You will need to 
 > > have the display replaced. I do not know your technical 
 background 
 > > but it is not that difficult - two connectors if I remember 
 > correctly 
 > > and a bunch of screws to get at it. If you are not confident in 
 > this 
 > > type of work I would seek professional assistance. If you are in 
 > the 
 > > Chicago area, I could help you with this but otherwise you will 
 > need 
 > > some assistance locally. You can order the part as described in 
 my 
 > > original post from Yamaha Disklavier technical support. Freddie 
 at 
 > > Yamaha technical support can help you with this.
 > > > 
 > > > Best Regards,
 > > > 
 > > > Mike
 > > > 
 > > > 
 > > > 
 > > > -----Original Message-----
 > > > From: yadidisklavier@
 > > > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
 > > > Sent: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:03 AM
 > > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and 
 > > Solution
 > > > 
 > > > 
 > > > Mike, 
 > > > 
 > > > I realize this is a very old message you put into Yahoo Groups. 
 > > > Nonetheless, I'm hoping you are still here...
 > > > 
 > > > I have rec'd an MX100 II recently. While the control unit 
 > (player) 
 > > > operates fine (plays disks and midi in), the LCD screen is 
 > totally 
 > > > blank (like you described). However, my LCD screen is all lit 
 up 
 > > > (green) but without any text. Is this similar to what you 
 > > > experienced?
 > > > 
 > > > Unfortunately, I cannot use any menus, record, etc. on the 
 > player 
 > > > itself until I resolve this issue. Any advice or information 
 > would 
 > > > be appreciated.
 > > > 
 > > > Thanks!
 > > > 
 > > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <n9544c@> wrote:
 > > > >
 > > > > 
 > > > > With great anticipation, I have received my "new" MX100 II 
 and 
 > it 
 > > > > looks and plays beautifully! Thanks to the info here for 
 > getting 
 > > > me 
 > > > > started on converting the midi files of old reproducing piano 
 > > rolls 
 > > > > to Disklavier format. The procedure is painless and the music 
 > is 
 > > > > wonderful.
 > > > > 
 > > > > I did have a problem in that the contrast on the LCD display 
 > was 
 > > so 
 > > > > low that I could not see ANYTHING on the screen. Upon really 
 > > close 
 > > > > inspection with the room lights very low and looking at just 
 > the 
 > > > > right angle, I could just make out "Insert Disk."
 > > > > 
 > > > > Do any of you have a similar problem?
 > > > > 
 > > > > I have a technical background in electronics and armed with 
 > the 
 > > > > technical service manual from Yamaha and my test equipment, I 
 > > > > diagnosed the problem to the display itself. This, I thought, 
 > was 
 > > > > odd in that I have never run into a display which faded to 
 > > nothing 
 > > > > over time.
 > > > > 
 > > > > In checking with the Yamaha technical staff, I found out that 
 > > this 
 > > > is 
 > > > > not too uncommon for a display over 10 years old. I ordered a 
 > new 
 > > > > display module, installed the unit myself (about 1 hour of 
 > very 
 > > > > careful work)and...problem solved! Works like new! Well, it 
 is 
 > > > new, 
 > > > > the display that is.
 > > > > 
 > > > > If you are suffering with a very light display, you may wish 
 > to 
 > > > > consider having your display replaced. The part is about $230 
 > > > plus 
 > > > > the installation time for your technician.
 > > > > 
 > > > > I have nothing but good things to say about Yamaha technical 
 > > > > support. Every contact with them has been first class.
 > > > > 
 > > > > Mike
 > > > >
 > > > 
 > > > 
 > > > 
 > > > 
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