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In most cases, it is possible to upgrade an older Disklavier with modern features, including internal memory, USB for MIDI, USB flash drive support, internal tone generator, CD drive, remote access with an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, and even DisklavierRadio™ and DisklavierTV™ in most cases.• It is generally a good idea to have your Disklavier technician update your instrument to the latest firmware prior to installing the DKC-850. To obtain firmware updates and for information pertaining to previous generation Disklaviers, please contact Yamaha Piano Service:
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This is also something you can do yourself.
• The DKC-850 upgrade does not change the characteristics of the built-in record and playback system. But it does give you modern features for interacting with your existing recording/playback system.
• Disklavier Radio and DisklavierTV are only available when the DKC- 850 is used as a replacement control unit. See the charts below.
• When used with a Disklavier PRO, the DKC-850 does not record or playback high resolution XP data that is normally recorded by a PRO. But it does play the normal MIDI data contained in an XP file, and it plays this data with exceptional refinement.
• 128MB of internal storage for MIDI recordings
• Front and back USB ports for USB flash drives and other USB storage devices
• Simple front panel controls
• Easy to use, infrared remote control
• Disklavier Radio (when used as a Replacement unit—see chart below)
• DisklavierTV (when used as a Replacement unit—see chart below)
• Firmware updates via download
• Video & audio sync recording
• Expanded internal memory for MIDI file storage
• Internal tone generator
• CD drive
• Playlists
• File transfer to and from computer over the local area network
• Most features accessible via a free iOS controller app which runs on recent model iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Easy Connection to Your Piano
Simply swap the DKC-850 for your existing piano control unit or connect it via MIDI, to enjoy the latest in Disklavier functionality. See the Connection Charts below to discover how the DKC-850 connects to your Disklavier Grand or Upright model.
| Category | Model Name | Control Unit | Replace/Add on | IDC | SmartKey | Video Sync |
| Mark III Full-Function | • • • A | DKC55RCD | Replace | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mark III PRO *1 | • • • APRO | DKC50RCD | Replace | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mark III Standard | • • • B | DKC60RCD | Replace | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mark III Playback with CD | DKC55CD | Replace | Yes | No | Playback only | |
| Mark III Playback | DKC55 | Replace | Yes | No | Playback only | |
| Mark IIXG | • • • IIXG | DKC500RXG | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark IIXG PRO *1 | • • • PRO | DKC500RW | Replace | Yes | Yes *2 | Yes |
| Mark IIXG Silent | • • • S | DKC500R | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark II | • • • II | DKC100R | Add on with MIDI | No | No | Yes |
| Mark II Playback | • • • XG | DKC100XG | Add on with MIDI | No | No | Playback only |
*1 When connecting via “Replace,” record and playback takes place in STANDARD mode.
*2 With latest firmware updates applied.
| Category | Model Name | Control Unit | Replace/Add on | IDC | SmartKey | Video Sync |
| Mark III Full-Function | • • • A | DKC55RCD | Replace | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mark IIXG | MX500 | DKC50R | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark IIXG Silent | MPX70 | DKC50R | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark IIXG | MX1Z | DKC500RWXG | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark IIXG Silent | MPX1Z | DKC500RW | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark IIXG | MX1 | DKC500RXG | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark IIXG Silent | MPX1 | DKC500R | Replace | Yes | No | Yes |
| Mark II | • • • II | Built In (DKC100R) | Add on with MIDI | No | No | Yes |
