Yamaha disklavier YMM Series - Manual (Page 7)

Items Supplied with the Disklavier
Check that the following items ai'e supplied with your Disklavier.
Basic Disklavier Terminology
1 Remote Control
2 Batteries for the Remote Control
1 Disklavier Sample Disk (PianoSoft)
1 Blank Floppy Disk
1 Operation Manual
Conventions Used in the Disklavier Manuals
Control Unit Display
The LCD on the Control Unit is used in conjunction with most of Disklavier’s functions, for setting
parameters, selecting options and displaying various information.
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Whenever a song is selected, the song number is indicated by the 2-digit indicator. However, in this
manual actual numbers have been omitted.
Control Unit and Remote Control Buttons
Many of the Disklavier’s functions can be operated using either the Conti'ol Unit or the remote
conti'ol. When the remote control can be used, the relevant remote control button is illustrated, for
example, as below.
Remote Control
When a Control Unit or remote control button is mentioned in tlie text, the name of the button is
enclosed in square brackets, for example, the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
Pedals
The Disklavier pedals are named as follows throughout this manual.
Left Right
Soft Pedal Sustain Pedal
Trademarks & Copyright
Yamaha, Disklavier, PianoSoft, and PianoSoft-Plus are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation. Unauthorized
copying of PianoSoft or PianoSoft-Plus disks is prohibited.
The following is a list of several basic Disklavier words that you may need to know before proceeding
with operational procedures in this manual. For other Disklavier terminology, see the glossary provided on
page 139.
Disk
“Disk” is used as a generic term to refer to both the floppy disk and internal Memory Disk. All
Disklavier playback, recording, and disk utility functions can be used for both the internal Memory
Disk and floppy disks.
Ensemble Song
An Ensemble song contains the same left and right-hand parts as an L/R song, and extra tracks that
are played by the internal XG tone generator. Accompanying tracks can include acoustic bass,
drums, sti'ings, vibes, etc.
Floppy Disk
The magnetic storage medium that the Disklavier uses to save songs. The Disklavier uses 3.5 inch
2DD and 2HD floppy disks.
L/R Song
In a L/R song, the left-hand piano part is stored on U'ack 1 (L) and the right-hand piano part is
stored on track 2 (R). During playback you can cancel either part, and practice that part yourself.
When recording an L/R song, you can record the two parts simultaneously or sepai*ately.
Memory Disk
The Disklavier also has an internal Memory Disk that allows you to store song data without a
floppy disk.
MIDI
An acronym for Musical Insti-ument Digital Interface. MIDI allows electronic musical instruments to
communicate with each other.
PianoSoft^'^
The PianoSoft Disk Collection is a library of prerecorded song disks, made by Yamaha, specially for
use with the Disklavier Series. There are many titles available and music styles include classical,
jazz, populai-, and others. As well as songs for listening enjoyment, there aie piano study disks for
the piano student and accompaniment disks for vocal and instrumental practice.
PianoSoft is sometimes used as a generic tenn for PianoSoft and PianoSoft-Plus.
PianoSoft-Plus^'^
PianoSoft-Plus disks contain prerecorded Ensemble songs featuring instrumental accompaniment that
can be played on the Disklavier. Since this Disklavier has an XG compatible tone generator built in,
all you need to start playing an Ensemble song is amplified speakers.
See your Disklavier dealer for a PianoSoft catalog.
Polyphony
The maximum number of voices (different sounds) that can be produced at a time.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Basic Disklavier Terminology