• 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:
Yamaha Piano Service
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 |