CHAPTER 1: Getting Started

GEject button

Ejects the loaded floppy disk.

HAccess lamp

Lights while the system is reading/writing data on the floppy disk.

IOPEN/CLOSE button

Opens and closes the CD tray.

JVOL –/+ (volume) buttons

Adjusts the overall volume.

K / (Song Select, Fast Reverse/Fast Forward) buttons

Pressing the button selects a song.

Holding down the button fast reverses/forwards.

LREC button

Set the Disklavier in Record Standby mode.

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MPHONES jacks

Accept headphones.

NUSB (type A) port

Accepts a USB flash memory, etc.

Note: Certain USB storage devices may not function properly with the Disklavier PRO/Mark IV Series. For a list of compatible products, please visit www.yamaha.com/ disklavier.

OFOOT CNTRL1/2 jacks

Accepts foot controls/switches. (→ pg. 59)

PMIC/LINE switch

Switches the input sensitivity of the MIC/LINE IN jack.

MIC: Select this when you connect a microphone to the MIC/LINE IN jack.

LINE: Select this when you connect an external audio equipment to the MIC/LINE IN jack.

QINPUT VOLUME knob

Adjusts the input volume.

RMIC/LINE IN jack

Accepts a microphone.

STo I/O Center port

Accepts the cable from the I/O Center.

Note: Although the chassis of the Media Center may become hot when you use the Disklavier for a long period of time, this is not a malfunction.

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piano specifications

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