Broken CD player/floppy drive
2013-04-25 by Dave
I just checked out a DC5A for sale, which had a number of problems. In addition to not having been tuned in over six years, the Mark III CD player drawer would
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Re: Disklavier MX-88
2013-04-25 by slickfix2
I would like to thank everyone in this group, especially Bill, Mike, Mark, and Adrian. They all sent me the exact info I was looking for... Service manual
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier MX-88
2013-04-25 by Adrian Thomas
And here is the maintenance handbook, which has the adjustment procedures. Your piano may just need to be recalibrated. Adrian Thomas
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier MX-88
2013-04-25 by Adrian Thomas
Hello Eric, attached, you should find the service manual yo need (it s for an MX80, can t find MX88 - but it sould be the same) Adrian Thomas
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier MX-88
2013-04-24 by <slickfix@...>
Thank You Very Much Bill. Eric Hi Eric, I can probably email you the Service manual if it is in my computer. I won t know if I have it until I get back to my
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier MX-88
2013-04-24 by Bill Brandom
Hi Eric, I can probably email you the Service manual if it is in my computer. I won t know if I have it until I get back to my hotel tonight. Bill Sent from my
Disklavier MX-88
2013-04-24 by slickfix2
Hello all, I own an older disklavier piano a MX-88 with a DKC5R control unit. Still plays well but the higher register seems like it is not playing as loud as
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-21 by Bill Brandom
Thanks Carol. I am always glad to help! I need to send Donal an attachment, so I will send it to him directly. Bill
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Carol Beigel
They all play back too loud! Even if you Record at a velocity of less than 100, the playback automatically defaults to 100. You can adjust this value on the
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
Thanks Carol. This forum is so friendly and helpful. Really appreciate all the assistance. Regards Donal
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Carol Beigel
Hold down the L and R and switch on the power. This puts you in Test Mode. Let Bill Brandon help you. He is the absolute BEST! Carol Beigel
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
I did the all key sensor test by doing the chromatic scale and its not missing a note when recording now which I am thrilled about. The only problem now is
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
Got the test mode and it is set up as GP. Found this in the service manual and it clearly says this test must be done when key sensor is changed. Regards Donal
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
Also Carol the piano is playing back very loud which does not seem right. Even ppp at the minimum level still presses the note very loud. Is this related to
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
How do you get to test mode ? Regards Donal
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Carol Beigel
You may need to temporarily install the original control box to make some adjustments. First of all, sometimes the MarkIII grand will wake up and think it is
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
Thanks Bill. Sorry it is definitely a DGC1B with a DKC 850 upgrade. It s like I need to calibrate each key on the piano as its way louder now since I got the
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Bill Brandom
Hi Donal, I think I will be able to help you with your issue. It sounds like you actually have a DGC1B, not the model you listed. I will try to respond in the
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
Sorry Carol the original box is a dkc 55rcd mark 3 Regards Donal
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Donal Galvin
Hi Carol, It was installed by a disklavier technician. I did the ppp calibration but even when turned down to the minimum value 3 on nearly every note it seems
Re: [disklavier] Recording
2013-04-20 by Carol Beigel
When the new key sensor board was installed, were the key sensors adjusted to the new board? What model of control box was installed before being replaced by
Recording
2013-04-20 by discodonal
I have a DCG1B with an updated DKC850. When I got the piano first it would not record but I got a new key sensor board installed and it now records but very
Re: Adding DKC850 to MPX1
2013-04-11 by buddaeru
Before I got my official Yamaha UD-FD01, I bought and tried those two and couldn t get it to work, it did not read the floppies.. With the UD-FD01, I
Re: Using the Voice Button
2013-04-11 by buddaeru
... Well, I tried again last night and found out it does work! It was just the Volume for Voice.. it plays alot lower when using the DKC-850 playing your song
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier Radio Volume
2013-04-11 by Adrian Thomas
I suspect that the files played via Disklavier Radio have MIDI messages at the beginning of the song file. These probably include things like Bank Select ,
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier Radio Volume
2013-04-10 by Donal Galvin
The balance buttons does not work when using Disklavier Radio Regards Donal
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier Radio Volume
2013-04-10 by Donal Galvin
I can do it CDs, internal memory etc but not disklavier radio Regards Donal
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier Radio Volume
2013-04-10 by George Frederick Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. The E3 and DKC-850 remotes also have a Balance button that brings up the balance feature right away. I should also mention that the
Using the Voice Button
2013-04-10 by buddaeru
Is there a way to play back a playlist with both the piano and a different voice (Organ, harpsicord,etc) at the same time? Let me explain. I have older C3
Re: [disklavier] Disklavier Radio Volume
2013-04-10 by Adrian Thomas
I ve not tried it myself, but you can adjust the balance on Disklaviers when playing song from disk or the internal memory. On the Mark IV, tap the Volume
Disklavier Radio Volume
2013-04-09 by discodonal
Can the background volume be turned up ?
Re: In-ceiling mounted speakers for the DKC-850?
2013-03-16 by n9505l
Good point, but my speakers will be under a crawl space in the attic, and my electrician has has already mounted some recessed lighting in the same room. I am
Re: [disklavier] In-ceiling mounted speakers for the DKC-850?
2013-03-16 by Todd Muncy
I suggest you reconsider if there is a bedroom above the place you intend to install them. My 5.1 TV sound system in the family room is all ceiling mounted
In-ceiling mounted speakers for the DKC-850?
2013-03-16 by n9505l
I have been using Advent amplified speakers, but I would like a set of recessed ceiling amplified speakers. Any suggestions?
RE: [disklavier] Re: Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-15 by Phil Becker
No. Itj ust brings the low line levels of the DKC-850 up to enough to drive an average amp line input jack (and a bit more). _____ From:
Re: Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-15 by n9505l
Does the booster eliminate the need for amplified speakers?
Re: Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-15 by sjhart110110
Wonder if this was done because of the integrated Amps on many pianos are pro audio types which don t require as much input. Output is plenty loud on my
RE: [disklavier] Re: Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by Phil Becker
It s available at Amazon at the following link: http://www.amazon.com/TC-780LC-Stereo-Booster-BLACK-VERSION/dp/B000RZXAHI _____ From:
Re: Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by kassey22000
Hi. I tried to find the JEC model listed below, but had no luck on a number of electronics shops and online. I also run Sonos with my Disklavier both for
Re: [disklavier] Re: DKC-850 Version 3.10 Update is now available
2013-03-14 by Adrian Thomas
When upgrading an older Disklavier with a DKC850, I would always recommend keeping the original DKC unit for servicing and calibration purposes. Adrian Thomas
RE: [disklavier] Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by Adrian Thomas
Whether it s Disklaviers or any other product, there a has always been an issue about signal levels when you mix professional equipment with consumer
RE: [disklavier] Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by Phil Becker
This is indeed a feature of the DKC-850, the audio outputs are about half the level they were on older contollers. A booster does fix the issue. _____ From:
Re: DKC-850 Version 3.10 Update is now available
2013-03-14 by discodonal
I am not having any success calibrating with the dkc 850 as it misses loads of notes. Did you do all the calibration with the 850.
Re: [disklavier] Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by Donal Galvin
I am using a cable. I just can t believe the phono outputs are that low on the dkc 850. I am going to look at a stereo line booster which may do the job.
Re: [disklavier] Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by Adrian Thomas
Hi, if you re using a WiFi adaptor connected to the LAN port on the piano, the problem is likely to be with the WiFi system. If you re connecting via cable,
Re: Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by gmtmt
I had the same problem with Sonos speakers system. The answer a stereo line level booster. I bought one at best buy JEC Model TC780LCIt works great. Plug
Connect DKC 850 to my Home Theatre Speakers
2013-03-14 by discodonal
I want to use my surround sound speakers via my Onkyo Av Receiever so I took the audio output from the DKC and sent it to an input on the Onkyo but the volume
Disklavier MX100A & Floppy Emulators
2013-03-13 by celestial_play
Just wondering if anyone has come up with a workaround to the Floppy Drive on these older model Disklaviers. This model requires a formatted floppy to be
Re: Dkc 850 Upgrade from Mark iii
2013-03-12 by kassey22000
Another idea is hooking up the DKC-850 in the add-on configuration. I ve found this to be the best of both worlds. I get all the cool features of the
Re: [disklavier] Dkc 850 Upgrade from Mark iii
2013-03-12 by Donal Galvin
I tried it with both and I get better results with the original unit. Thanks for that Sent from my iPhone