Disklavier

I have had no problem using 1.44 2HD disks in my 1997 Disklavier. The 
important issue is properly formatting them. Sometimes the format 
command has not formatted down to 720k like I  selected. When this 
happens, I just do a reformat. I find it is important to wait until the 
floppy drive light goes out. The format application on screen will 
finish long before the light goes out. I think it may be completed at 
the software level but needs to finish at the hardware level. The higher 
density of magnetic particles is accommodated in the formating process.
If anyone needs 1.44 2HD disks, I have close to 200 of them.
If I ever find a buyer for my MX100XG II, I will not have any further 
need for the floppies.

Mark in Idaho

Carol Beigel wrote:
>
> This reply will probably be a downer! There is
> absolutely no way any advice I can give you would be
> reliable for a used Disklavier that you would find in
> Singapore. I understand that 1.44 HD floppy disks are
> no longer going to be made. The DD floppy disks that
> the original Disklaviers used have a different amount
> of magnetic material on them and use different size
> heads to read them. That could be a possibility of why
> HD disks with the extra hole taped over don't often
> work.
>
> Perhaps some good advice directly from Japan would be
> more helpful to you.
>
> Carol Beigel
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "alfredcss" <jcss@... <mailto:jcss%40pacific.net.sg>>
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:20 PM
> Subject: [disklavier] Re: Types of Disklaviers & Disks
>
> > Hi Troy,
> >
> > Thanks for the advice.
> >
> > 1. I've looked at the site mentioned, but can't find
> the applicable
> > shipping charges. Would appreciate it if you can
> enlighten.
> >
> > 2. Also, what is typically the payment mode?
> >
> > 3. I've seen this old but nice Pianosoft Solo disk,
> but can't find
> > it on your website. It's titled: "A Time For Us",
> some of the pieces
> > include: a. Where Do I Begin - Francis Lai, b. We May
> Never Love
> > Like This Again. Do you have this?
> >
> >
> > Hi Carol,
> >
> > 1. Saw in one of your replies sometime in 2002:
> >
> > "Try setting the display to English.
> >
> > a. Turn the unit on pressing the L and R buttons
> together.
> > b. Press Yes once to select the CTRL SHEET
> > c. Then press R to set it to English
> > (L would set it to Japanese)
> >
> > On this model, the L and R buttons are the last two
> buttons on the
> > top row on the right. Who knows if this will work. I
> am just
> > guessing that a model made for Japan will come up in
> English."
> >
> > Saw a relatively "new" (11 years old) used disklavier
> model HQ100SX
> > with silent feature. LCD display is combination of
> English &
> > Japanese. Any idea if I can use the above procedure
> to 'switch' the
> > display to English?
> >
> > 2. Going by the literature, this model HQ100SX uses
> 2DD floppy disks
> > only, but I saw 2HD disks being played, with one of
> the bottom
> > square holes taped up. But when I used my own 2HD
> disk (taped up),
> > with MIDI files downloaded from this site, it says
> "Unformatted
> > Disk", any idea why?
> >
> > 3. Also, when the disks are ejected, they get 'stuck'
> and you have
> > to use your finger to 'fish' them out. Any particular
> reason /
> > remedy?
> >
> > 4. Would this model HQ100SX be a Gen 1 or Mark II
> Disklavier?
> >
> > 5. Does having a silent unit means there's a Tone
> Generator?
> >
> > 6. What kind of Pianosoft disks can it play? Solo,
> Plus,...?
> >
> > Sorry I'm asking all these, when the sales person
> should be helping
> > to answer them. Like I mentioned previously, local
> disklavier
> > market/owners are relatively 'few', so the support is
> lacking for
> > both authorised & 'Gray' market.
> >
> > Thanks again :)
> >
> > Regards.
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>, "'Troy Pugmire'"
> <troy@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Sometimes it is difficult for dealers to carry an
> extensive number
> > of
> > > Pianosoft.
> > >
> > > You can select from thousands of downloadable and
> shippable titles
> > on our
> > > site www.yamahamusicsoft.com
> <http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/ <http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/>> .
> > >
> > > We also ship via courier to Singapore - you'll have
> your Pianosoft
> > 2-3 days
> > > after ordering.
> > >
> > > Troy Pugmire
> > > Marketing & Sales Manager
> > > Yamaha Music Interactive, Inc.
> > > New York City
> > >
> > > _____
> > >
> > > From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> > > Behalf Of alfredcss
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
> > > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Types of Disklaviers &
> Disks
> > >
> > > Thanks to all who advised with invaluable
> information.
> > >
> > > I got in a day, what I was searching for weeks!!!
> Haha.
> > >
> > > Thanks again...I probably need another few weeks to
> digest all
> > these
> > > information :)
> > >
> > > BTW, I'm located in Singapore...probably a 'speck'
> in terms of
> > > market size vs America. That's why we don't have
> much information
> > &
> > > support over here...even the local Yamaha showrooms
> carry a grand
> > > total of about 10 to 20 Pianosoft disks combined!!!
> :( I just
> > > visited their showrooms...no sign of Mark IV yet :(
> > >
> > > --- In disklavier@yahoogro
> <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>
> > ups.com,
> > > "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > My concern is that you do not buy a gray market
> > > > Disklavier because you will NOT be able to get
> parts in
> > > > the U.S.A. should you have a problem. Whatever
> you
> > > > buy, write down the serial number and call Yamaha
> to
> > > > make sure the instrument was made for sale in the
> > > > U.S.A. market. Not to engage in shameless self
> > > > promotion, but there is all kinds of information
> about
> > > > buying used and new Disklaviers on my website:
> > > > www.carolrpt.com as well as a description of what
> a
> > > > gray market units are.
> > > >
> > > > Basically, the older the model you buy, the more
> hoops
> > > > you will need to jump through to do many things
> that
> > > > the later models do. Although a DCD1 or a DSR1
> can be
> > > > purchased to ($1295 each) to upgrade most units
> to a
> > > > MarkIIXG capability, it also takes a new memory
> board
> > > > ($300) on many models to upgrade to NEAR the
> capability
> > > > of a MarkIII. Full featured MarkIII units have
> > > > transposable audio that allow you to play Yamaha
> > > > pianosmart disks along with older CDs that were
> not
> > > > recorded at the standard internation pitch of
> A440 hz.
> > > > Even after adding the DCD1, DSR1 and a new memory
> board
> > > > to older models, you are still limited to playing
> those
> > > > piano smart disks that match prerecorded CDs that
> were
> > > > originally recorded at A440 hz.
> > > >
> > > > Used Disklaviers, like used cars can be a good
> value.
> > > > Since Volkswagons never perform like Mercedes,
> you need
> > > > to make sure the selection fits your wants.
> > > >
> > > > Carol Beigel
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "alfredcss" <jcss@>
> > > > To: <disklavier@yahoogro
> <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com>
> > ups.com>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:34 AM
> > > > Subject: [disklavier] Types of Disklaviers &
> Disks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi, I'm new here. Would like to start with some
> basic
> > > > questions.
> > > > > Tried going through the site...see most of the
> issues
> > > > are pretty
> > > > > advanced, so would really appreciate your
> patience to
> > > > help me with
> > > > > some basic stuff.
> > > > >
> > > > > i. What's the cost of the DCD1?
> > > > > ii. Does it make Pianosoft Plus/Smart CDs to be
> > > > playable on older
> > > > > disklaviers, or make 1st Gen Disklavier become
> XG?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > 4. I should be ordering a used disklavier 121
> or
> > > > 131cm height within
> > > > > a week, imported from Japan. Any advice?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance.
> > > > >
> > > > >
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