Yamaha disklavier Mark II XG Series - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome to the Disklavier Mark II XG!___________________
Thank you for purchasing the Disklavier Mark II XG!
The Disklavier is a fascinating instrument that integrates a classic Yamaha acoustic piano with innovative
electronics to suit your entertainment, educational, and creative needs, while retaining the tone, touch and
long-term value that have long made Yamtiha pianos the world’s finest.
Versatile Playback Functions
Using an advanced system of fiber-optic sensors, the Disklavier ensures that even the most demanding
performance is played back faithfully. The Search function makes it easy to find the music you want to
hear, and Repeat functions let you listen to a specified portion of a song repeatedly. You can control the
volume, adjust the tempo or change key. A built-in metronome is also provided. With L/R recorded
disks, you can listen to the left- or right-hand pait separately, or practice one hand while the Disklavier
plays the other.
A vast libraiy of Yamaha PianoSoff ’’^' and PianoSoft-Plus™ disks offer world-class professional perfor­
mances that you can play back on your Disklavier.
Recording Functions
Songs you play on the Disklavier can be recorded with great accuracy. Specially designed optical key
and hammer sensors work together to register every aspect of the player’s performance without any
eifect on the feel or motion of the keys. Songs can be recorded onto the new internal Memory Disk,
which provides I MB of memoiy, or onto standai'd 3.5” 2DD or 2HD floppy disks.
Left- and right-hand parts can be recorded either separately or simultaneously. You can even record pieces
for four hands, and Ensemble songs as well.
Internal XG Tone Generator Features
An XG tone generator is built right into the Control Unit, giving you access to a full spectrum of
instrumental accompaniment. You can easily play back Ensemble songs or record the sounds of other
instruments to create your own Ensemble song.
Compatible with Yamaha XG and General MIDI standards, the internal tone generator can deliver nearly
700 instrumental and percussion voices.
Music Editing & Utility Functions
The Disklavier supports both E-SEQ and Standard MIDI File format songs and disk types. For
compatibility, song formats and disk types can be converted. Other functions include versatile track
editing capabilities, plus formatting, copying, and titling disks.
The Mark II XG is equipped with a proprietaiy Self-Maintenance system — providing an automatic
calibration to keep your instrument in factoiy fresh adjustment for maximum playback sensitivity.
Welcome to the Disklavier Mark II XG!