How to Determine Your Disklavier Model
The model number of a Disklavier is normally not printed anywhere on the instrument itself. In most cases, you can determine the model number by the physical characteristics of the instrument and by looking for the DKC number on the control unit.Here is an example of the DKC number on a control unit:
The following charts will help you determine your Disklavier’s model number:
Disklavier Grand Pianos
Disklavier Upright Pianos
| Control Unit Remote Controller |
Notes | Disklavier Model | Model Years |
| DKC-800 Remote: PPR-200E (IR type) |
6’ 1” and larger silent system |
E3 PRO | 2012-present |
| DKC-800 Remote: PPR-200E (IR type) |
5’ 8” and smaller silent system |
E3 Standard 2nd Generation |
2012-present |
| DKC-800 Remote: PPR-200E (IR type) |
5’ 8” and smaller no silent system |
E3 Standard 1st Generation |
2008-2012 |
| DKC-800 Remote: PPR-200E (IR type) |
pedals do not move during playback no silent system |
E3 Classic | 2008-present |
| DKC-850 Remote: PPR-200E (IR type) |
replacement control unit for: • Mark III PRO • Mark III Standard • Mark IIXG PRO • Mark IIXG Standard • Mark II |
Upgraded, Early Model Disklavier | 2012-present |
| No DKC Number Remote Controller: PRC-100 (wi-fi) |
Media Center under the bass keys I/O Center under the piano |
Mark IV PRO | 2004-2012 |
| No DKC Number Remote Controller: PRC-100 (wi-fi) |
Media Center under the bass keys I/O Center under the piano |
Mark IV Standard | 2004-2012 |
| DKC55RCD Remote: PPR-102E (IR type) |
silent system | Mark III PRO | 2000-2006 |
| DKC55RCD PPR-102E (IR type) |
silent system | Mark III Standard |
2000-2006 |
| DKC55CD PPR-103E (IR type) |
includes CD player | Mark III Playback Only | 2000-2006 |
| DKC55 Remote: PPR-103E (IR type) |
no CD player | Mark III Playback Only | 2000-2004 |
| DKC550RW Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
7’ 6” grand piano built-in Windows computer built-in monitor |
PRO 2000 (Mark IIXG PRO) |
1999-2000 |
| DKC500RW Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
silent system | Mark IIXG PRO | 1998-2000 |
| DKC500RXG Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
no silent system | Mark IIXG | 1997-2000 |
| DKC100XG Remote: PPR-103E (IR type) |
no silent system | Mark IIXG Playback Only | 1992-1997 |
| DKC100R Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
no silent system | Mark II | 1992-1997 |
| DKW10 Remote: PPR-10 (IR type) |
control unit built into a free-standing wagon with large diameter control cable |
Wagon Grand | 1989-1992 |
Disklavier Upright Pianos
| Control Unit Remote Controller |
Notes | Disklavier Model | Model Years |
| DKC-800 Remote: PPR-200E (IR type) |
48” upright piano separate control unit no silent system |
DU1E3 (E3 series) |
2012-present |
| DKC55RCD Remote: PPR-102E (IR type) |
48” upright piano separate control unit silent system |
DU1A (Mark III series with silent system) |
2007-2012 |
| DKC50R Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
45” or shorter upright piano separate control unit no silent system |
MX500, MX22, MX116 (Mark III series but with key sensors only) |
2000-2006 |
| DKC500R Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
48” upright piano separate control unit no silent system |
MX100IIXG, MX1, MX1Z (Mark IIXG series with silent system) |
1997-2000 |
| DKC500RWXG Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
48” upright piano separate control unit no silent system |
MX100IIXG (Mark IIXG series) |
1997-2000 |
| DKC100R Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
48” upright piano control unit built into the upper front board silent system |
MPX100II (Mark II series with silent system) |
1995-1997 |
| DKC100R Remote: PPR-100 (IR type) |
48” upright piano control unit built into the upper front board no silent system |
MX100II (Mark II series) |
1992-1994 |
| DKC5R Remote: PPR-10 (IR type) |
45” or shorter upright piano separate control unit no silent system |
MX80 | 1992-1994 |
| no DKC number Remote: PPR-10 (IR type) |
48” upright piano control unit built into the upper front board green LED on control unit no silent system |
MX100B | 1990-1992 |
| no DKC number Remote: PPR-10 (IR type) |
48” upright piano control unit built into the upper front board red LED on control unit no silent system |
MX100A | 1987-1990 |
