Disklavier

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.

1. Type of Disklavier

My understanding: 
i. 1st Gen = Pianosoft Solo disks only, 3.5" Floppy DD only. 
ii. 2nd Gen = Mark II XG = Pianosoft Plus disks, 3.5" Floppy HD 
disks.
iii. 3rd Gen - Mark III = CD playable.

Am I right? Or far off?

2. See quite a few people have added the CD Player DCD1 to the older 
disklaviers.

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?

3. Files sharing.

Those files available for download...how do you play them on the 
disklavier? Copy to a 3.5" floppy DD or HD? Someone mentioned 
disklavier can be connected to a computer to play the MIDI 
files...did I get understand it right?

4. I should be ordering a used disklavier 121 or 131cm height within 
a week, imported from Japan. Any advice?

Thanks in advance.

alfredcss wrote:
>
> Am I right? Or far off?
>
>   
Looks right to me so far.   See the MIDI Tools part of group member Carol's
website:

http://www.carolrpt.com/MIDItools.htm


> 2. See quite a few people have added the CD Player DCD1 to the older 
> disklaviers.
>
>   
Yes, don't know the cost.   It has two audios (direct from the CD and 
midi out).   It does
not add the XG tone generator.   I'm not sure how much stuff is out 
there with XG stuff
encoded.  The CD's used by the DCD1 and the MarkIII are essentially 
standard stereo
audio.   The pianosoft cd's that play the piano encode midi as an audio 
track on the right
channel.  The left channel provides the recorded accompaniment.
>
> Those files available for download...how do you play them on the 
> disklavier? Copy to a 3.5" floppy DD or HD? Someone mentioned 
> disklavier can be connected to a computer to play the MIDI 
> files...did I get understand it right?
>   
You can burn them to the floppies if you have a convertable drive.   
Yes, you can just
use your favorite MIDI player to connect directly to the piano (with 
your computer's
midi interface).   I use the Van Basco Karoke player (see Carols site) 
and then you
can download hundreds of piano rolls and other midi files.
> 4. I should be ordering a used disklavier 121 or 131cm height within 
> a week, imported from Japan. Any advice?
>
>
>   
After it has settled for a couple of weeks have a disklavier savvy tech 
come in and take
a look at it.

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@yahoogroups.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.
>
>
>
>
>
> To Post a message to the group, send it to:
disklavier@...
>
> To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
founder and moderator, send it to:
> disklavier-owner@...
>
> To reach our group's web site go to:
> http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier
>
> THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
your email delivery option instead.  That will fix the
problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
email to:
> disklavier-unsubscribe@...
>
> Know someone who wants to join?  Have them send a
blank email to:
> disklavier-subscribe@... or give them this
link:

> http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

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@yahoogroups.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@yahoogroups.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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> disklavier@...
> >
> > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> founder and moderator, send it to:
> > disklavier-owner@...
> >
> > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier
> >
> > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> your email delivery option instead.  That will fix the
> problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> email to:
> > disklavier-unsubscribe@...
> >
> > Know someone who wants to join?  Have them send a
> blank email to:
> > disklavier-subscribe@... or give them this
> link:
> > http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

Hi All,

Just thought I should at least find out.

Local authorised Yamaha dealer only carries the DU1A (talking abour 
Uprights only) at RRP of US$11.5k, bargainable to US$9k for the 
display set.

Read in the Yamaha Corporation of America website that there are 2 
Uprights available, DU1A and MX116. Would really appreciate it if 
you can advise the RRP as well as the 'market obtainable price' for 
these 2 models.

Is there any 'remote' possibility of exporting one of these models 
to Asia? I've read that gray models are exported from Asia to 
America. What if its the other way round?

BTW, I've further gone thru' tonnes of information on this site & 
they were very informative & useful.

Thanks again :)


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "alfredcss" <jcss@...> wrote:
>
> 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@yahoogroups.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@yahoogroups.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.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > disklavier@
> > >
> > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > disklavier-owner@
> > >
> > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier
> > >
> > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> > getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> > your email delivery option instead.  That will fix the
> > problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> > If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> > email to:
> > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > >
> > > Know someone who wants to join?  Have them send a
> > blank email to:
> > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > link:
> > > http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

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/> .
 
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@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of alfredcss
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> disklavier@...
> >
> > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> founder and moderator, send it to:
> > disklavier-owner@...
> >
> > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier>
com/group/disklavier
> >
> > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> your email delivery option instead. That will fix the
> problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> email to:
> > disklavier-unsubscribe@...
> >
> > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a
> blank email to:
> > disklavier-subscribe@... or give them this
> link:
> > http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>
com/group/disklavier/join

> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

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, "'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/> .
>  
> 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@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of alfredcss
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.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.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > disklavier@
> > >
> > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > disklavier-owner@
> > >
> > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier>
> com/group/disklavier
> > >
> > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> > getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> > your email delivery option instead. That will fix the
> > problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> > If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> > email to:
> > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > >
> > > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a
> > blank email to:
> > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > link:
> > > http://Yahoogroups. 
<http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>

> com/group/disklavier/join
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

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@...>
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.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, "'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/> .
> >
> > 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@yahoogroups.com] On
> > Behalf Of alfredcss
> > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
> > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > > disklavier@
> > > >
> > > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the
group's
> > > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > > disklavier-owner@
> > > >
> > > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > > http://Yahoogroups.
<http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier>
> > com/group/disklavier
> > > >
> > > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you
are
> > > getting too much mail, go the the web site and
change
> > > your email delivery option instead. That will fix
the
> > > problem, while maintaining your access to the
group.
> > > If you insist on leaving us completely send a
blank
> > > email to:
> > > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > > >
> > > > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send
a
> > > blank email to:
> > > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > > link:
> > > > http://Yahoogroups.
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>
> > com/group/disklavier/join
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
> To Post a message to the group, send it to:
disklavier@...
>
> To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
founder and moderator, send it to:
> disklavier-owner@...
>
> To reach our group's web site go to:
> http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier
>
> THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
your email delivery option instead.  That will fix the
problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
email to:
> disklavier-unsubscribe@...
>
> Know someone who wants to join?  Have them send a
blank email to:
> disklavier-subscribe@... or give them this
link:

> http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

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.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > > > disklavier@
> > > > >
> > > > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the
> group's
> > > > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > > > disklavier-owner@
> > > > >
> > > > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > > > http://Yahoogroups.
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier 
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier>>
> > > com/group/disklavier
> > > > >
> > > > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you
> are
> > > > getting too much mail, go the the web site and
> change
> > > > your email delivery option instead. That will fix
> the
> > > > problem, while maintaining your access to the
> group.
> > > > If you insist on leaving us completely send a
> blank
> > > > email to:
> > > > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > > > >
> > > > > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send
> a
> > > > blank email to:
> > > > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > > > link:
> > > > > http://Yahoogroups.
> > <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join 
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>>
> > > com/group/disklavier/join
> > > > >
> > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> disklavier@... <mailto:disklavier%40YahooGroups.com>
> >
> > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> founder and moderator, send it to:
> > disklavier-owner@... 
> <mailto:disklavier-owner%40Yahoogroups.com>
> >
> > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier 
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier>
> >
> > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> your email delivery option instead. That will fix the
> problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> email to:
> > disklavier-unsubscribe@... 
> <mailto:disklavier-unsubscribe%40yahooGroups.com>
> >
> > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a
> blank email to:
> > disklavier-subscribe@... 
> <mailto:disklavier-subscribe%40eGroups.com> or give them this
> link:
> > http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join 
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>
>

I have had poor luck with my machine and formatting disks for my Mark III.

I just took the very simple solution:  Format them in the Disklavier (it 
will
do that) and then stick them in the computer to copy stuff to them.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could replace that old floppy drive with a 
zip drive or similar?  I have a MX100II and hate to think I'll be 
searching flea markets someday looking for floppies.  I use the laptop 
midi, but its just more fun to pop in a disk and let it play.

You can find our shipping charges here:
 
http://yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ShippingRates
 
Payment on our site is by credit card.
 
Regarding the title you are looking for, could it be this one?
 
http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ProductDetail
<http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ProductDetail&product_id=10
00161> &product_id=1000161
 
Best regards,
 
Troy
 
 
 
 
 
  _____  

From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of alfredcss
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:20 PM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
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@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.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.yamahamu
<http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/> sicsoft.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@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com 
[mailto:disklavier@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com]
On
> Behalf Of alfredcss
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
> To: disklavier@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.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.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > disklavier@
> > >
> > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > disklavier-owner@
> > >
> > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.
<http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier> com/group/disklavier>
> com/group/disklavier
> > >
> > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> > getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> > your email delivery option instead. That will fix the
> > problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> > If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> > email to:
> > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > >
> > > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a
> > blank email to:
> > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > link:
> > > http://Yahoogroups. 
<http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>
com/group/disklavier/join>

> com/group/disklavier/join
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi Troy,

Thanks for the info.

1. Freight - I assume courier is the one you mentioned which takes 2-
3 days. How about normal mail - how long does it take usually?

2. The title I'm looking for has a "Jasper" label on it but I can 
see its an original Pianosoft Solo. It's different from the one you 
indicated. Thanks anyway.



--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "'Troy Pugmire'" <troy@...> wrote:
>
> You can find our shipping charges here:
>  
> http://yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ShippingRates
>  
> Payment on our site is by credit card.
>  
> Regarding the title you are looking for, could it be this one?
>  
> http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ProductDetail
> <http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?
action=ProductDetail&product_id=10
> 00161> &product_id=1000161
>  
> Best regards,
>  
> Troy
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>   _____  
> 
> From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of alfredcss
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:20 PM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> 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@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> 
ups.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.yamahamu
> <http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/> sicsoft.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@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> 
ups.com 
> [mailto:disklavier@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> 
ups.com]
> On
> > Behalf Of alfredcss
> > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
> > To: disklavier@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> 
ups.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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > > disklavier@
> > > >
> > > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> > > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > > disklavier-owner@
> > > >
> > > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > > http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier> com/group/disklavier>
> > com/group/disklavier
> > > >
> > > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> > > getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> > > your email delivery option instead. That will fix the
> > > problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> > > If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> > > email to:
> > > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > > >
> > > > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a
> > > blank email to:
> > > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > > link:
> > > > http://Yahoogroups. 
> <http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>
> com/group/disklavier/join>
> > com/group/disklavier/join
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Sorry for the delayed response, I was having some problems as my 
postings didn't show up the past few days. Just checked with Todd 
who advised to check my user profile. I did, profile seems ok, but I 
reset it anyway...& seems like it works ok now.


Hi Mark,

You're ok with 2HD disks probably because yours is a Mark II.


Hi Carol,

No problem, I have to thank you for warning me what I'm getting into 
if I get an aged Disklavier.

Advice from Japan...dunno where to get them?

Regards.


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Mark <MarkGMID@...> wrote:
>
> 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
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> > > > > > 4. I should be ordering a used disklavier 121
> > or
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Hi Troy,

I've just place an order(Order Number:1062028).

Shipping mode selected was DHL Courier for US$35.

Any idea if I'll receive the items in 2-3 days like you mentioned? Does that mean I'll receive the items on Monday? Or later because should be 2-3 working days?

Thanks & Regards.

> 
> From: "'Troy Pugmire'" <troy@...>
> Date: Wed 20/06/2007 9:22 PM SGT
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: RE: [disklavier] Re: Types of Disklaviers & Disks
> 
> You can find our shipping charges here:
>  
> http://yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ShippingRates
>  
> Payment on our site is by credit card.
>  
> Regarding the title you are looking for, could it be this one?
>  
> http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ProductDetail
> <http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/index.php?action=ProductDetail&product_id=10
> 00161> &product_id=1000161
>  
> Best regards,
>  
> Troy
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>   _____  
> 
> From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of alfredcss
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:20 PM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> 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@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.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.yamahamu
> <http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/> sicsoft.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@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com 
> [mailto:disklavier@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com]
> On
> > Behalf Of alfredcss
> > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:04 AM
> > To: disklavier@yahoogro <mailto:disklavier%40yahoogroups.com> ups.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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > To Post a message to the group, send it to:
> > > disklavier@
> > > >
> > > > To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's
> > > founder and moderator, send it to:
> > > > disklavier-owner@
> > > >
> > > > To reach our group's web site go to:
> > > > http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.
> <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier> com/group/disklavier>
> > com/group/disklavier
> > > >
> > > > THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP?
> > > > If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are
> > > getting too much mail, go the the web site and change
> > > your email delivery option instead. That will fix the
> > > problem, while maintaining your access to the group.
> > > If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank
> > > email to:
> > > > disklavier-unsubscribe@
> > > >
> > > > Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a
> > > blank email to:
> > > > disklavier-subscribe@ or give them this
> > > link:
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> <http://Yahoogroups. <http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join>
> com/group/disklavier/join>
> > com/group/disklavier/join
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> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>  
> 
>

I am asking all DUG participants to be specific in their subject line.

If you could specify Mark IV or Mark III in the subject line, those of 
us who have no interest in Mark III and Mark IV issues can filter out 
these e-mails. It appears that there is nothing that pertains to Mark 
III and Mark IV Disklaviers that is relevant to older models. The volume 
of Mark III and Mark IV mail could be why so many dropped off the list.

In response, those of us with Mark II issues could also put Mark II in 
the subject line so those of you  with Mark III and Mark IV models can 
filter out our messages.

Mark in Idaho

Hi All,

Thanks for all your advice...I've bought a used 11-year-old 
disklavier HQ100SX with MU50 & enjoying it at the moment while 
figuring things out.

Hi Carol,

Guess what...I got a very courteous response from Japan :) ...& this 
is what I've gathered so far about the HQ100SX silent:

1. It is a 2nd Generation Mark II
2. Plays only 2DD pre-recorded floppies
3. Plays Yamaha Pianosoft Solo & Plus
4. It can nevertheless use 2HD disks for recording purposes only

Understand it's a lot of hassle to go through to upgrade it to near 
Mark III capabilities...so I won't do that.

I'll next explore connecting a PC/notebook to the Disklavier to play 
MIDI files. To start with, I believe I should get the Yamaha cable 
UX-16 right? Yes, I'll go through your website again for tips. Will 
also try to source for 2DD disks.

Thanks again.

--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "alfredcss" <jcss@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Carol,
> 
> No problem, I have to thank you for warning me what I'm getting 
into if I get an aged Disklavier.

> 
> Advice from Japan...dunno where to get them?
> 
> Regards.
> 
> > 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