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manuel.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Piano!
This instrument provides exceptionally high-quality sound and expressive control for your playing enjoyment.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 4−6.
For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual.
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY
THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the
FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the
USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies
and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions found in the users manual, may cause
interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORP ORATION OF AMERICA.(class B)
does not guarantee that interference will not occur in
all installations. If this product is found to be the
source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to
eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is
being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300
ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type
cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can
not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service
Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,
CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(Supplierʼs declaration of conformity procedure)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : Digital Piano
Model Name : CLP-785, CLP-775, CLP-745, CLP-735, CLP-795GP, CLP-765GP
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.(FCC SDoC)
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WAR NIN G
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Influences on electro-medical devices
(if Bluetooth functionality is included)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
WARNING
• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic
instruments. Do not use for any other purpose.
• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.
CAUTION
• When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If
some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power
switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet, keep in
mind that electricity is flowing at the minimum level, even if the power
switch is turned off. When you are not using the instrument for a long
time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,
or place heavy objects on it.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The
required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (page 136 or page 138) only. Using the
wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which
may have accumulated on it.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or
wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or
glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any
liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power
immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have
the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item
may fall over and cause a fire.
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the
instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal
components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,
discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
(For information on whether Bluetooth functionality is included or not,
refer to page 142.)
• Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.
- Do not use this product near medical devices or inside areas in
which the use of radio waves is restricted.
- Do not use this product within 15cm (6 in.) of persons with a heart
pacemaker or defibrillator implant.
DMI-7 1/3
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might
Using the bench (If included)
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/AC adaptor
Assembly
Location
Connections
Handling caution
accidentally fall over.
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or
stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent
the possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use,
tighten them periodically using the specified tool in order to prevent
the possibility of accident or injury.
• Keep special watch over any small children so that they don’t fall off
the rear of the bench. Since the bench does not have a backrest,
unsupervised use may result in accident or injury.
• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the
power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then
have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.
- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
- It emits unusual smells or smoke.
- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.
- If any cracks or breakages exist on the instrument.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly
cause overheating in the outlet.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,
always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can
damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to
be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Assemble the instrument in the proper sequence by following the
assembly instructions in this manual. Also, make sure to tighten the
screws regularly. Failure to do so might result in damage to the
instrument or even injury.
using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs,
immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the
outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still
flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using
the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from
the wall AC outlet.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn
off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for
all components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels
and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to
set the desired listening level.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
• Do not go near the instrument during an earthquake. Strong shaking
during an earthquake could cause the instrument to move or tip over,
resulting in damage to the instrument or its parts, and possibly
causing injury.
• (CLP-785, CLP-775, CLP-745, CLP-735) When transporting or
moving the instrument, always use two or more people. Attempting to
lift the instrument by yourself may damage your back, result in other
injury, or cause damage to the instrument itself.
• (CLP-795GP, CLP-765GP) Since this product is very heavy, make sure
that a sufficient number of people are on hand to help, so you can lift
and move it safely and easily. Attempting to lift or move the instrument
by force may damage your back, result in other injury, or cause
damage to the instrument itself.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent
damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or
instrument. Also take care that the key cover does not pinch your
finger.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on
the key cover, panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to
you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or
operational failure.
• (CLP-785) Do not apply excessive force when closing the key cover. A
key cover equipped with the SOFT-CLOSE™ mechanism closes the
cover slowly. Applying excessive force to the key cover when closing it
could damage the SOFT-CLOSE™ mechanism, and possibly result in
injury to your hands and fingers caught under the closing key cover.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument,
and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Keep small parts out of the reach of infants. Your children may
accidentally swallow them.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of
Using the bench (If included)
The name plate
is located on the
bottom of the
unit.
time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause
permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, consult a physician.
• For benches that can be adjusted, do not adjust the bench height while
sitting on the bench, since this can cause excessive force to be
imposed on the adjustment mechanism, possibly resulting in damage
to the mechanism or even injury.
• Do not place your hand between moving parts. Otherwise, your hand
could be pinched between the parts, possibly resulting in injury.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper
use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or
destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp
is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level.
When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you
unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on
or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. You should note this
serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the
product, damage to data, or damage to other property,
follow the notices below.
Handling
• Do not connect this product to public Wi-Fi and/or Internet
directly. Only connect this product to the Internet through a
router with strong password-protections. Consult your router
manufacturer for information on security best practices.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices.
Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
When you use the instrument along with an application on
your smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, we
recommend that you set Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to on after setting
“Airplane Mode” to on on that device in order to avoid noise
caused by communication.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations,
or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of
panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or
unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range:
5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the
instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• In the case of a model with a polished finish, bumping the
surface of the instrument with metal, porcelain, or other hard
objects can cause the finish to crack or peel. Use caution.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry/slightly
damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• In the case of a model with a polished finish, gently remove
dust and dirt with a soft cloth. Do not wipe too hard since
small particles of dirt can scratch the instrument’s finish.
• During extreme changes in temperature or humidity,
condensation may occur and water may collect on the surface
of the instrument. If water is left, the wooden parts may
absorb the water and be damaged. Make sure to wipe any
water off immediately with a soft cloth.
Saving data
• Some of the data of this instrument (page 104) and the Song
data saved to the internal memory of this instrument
(page 54) are retained when the power is turned off. However,
the saved data may be lost due to some failure, an operation
mis take, etc. S ave your i mport ant data onto USB flash d rive or
an external device such as a computer (page 76). Before using
a USB flash drive, make sure to refer to page 74.
• To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage,
we recommend that you save your important data onto spare
USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as
backup data.
Information
About copyrights
• Copying of the commercially available musical data including
but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly
prohibited except for your personal use.
• This product incorporates and bundles contents in which
Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which Yamaha has
license to use others’ copyrights. Due to copyright laws and
other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media
in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain
virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.
* The contents described above include a computer program,
Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice
recording data, a score, score data, etc.
* You are allowed to distribute medium in which your
performance or music production using these contents is
recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not
required in such cases.
About functions/data bundled with the
instrument
• Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or
arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.
• This device is capable of using various types/formats of music
data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for
use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may
not play them back precisely as their producers or composers
originally intended.
• The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided
by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
About this manual
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual
are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
somewhat different from those on your instrument.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
• iPhone, iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S . and ot her countri es.
• The letters at the end of the model name (such as “B,” “WA”)
indicate the color or finish of the instrument. Since they
simply indicate the appearance, these letters are omitted in
this manual.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license.
• The company names and product names in this manual are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Tuning
• Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be
tuned by an expert (although the pitch can be user-adjusted to
match other instruments). This is because the pitch of digital
instruments is always maintained perfectly.
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Power cord*, AC adaptor*
Bench*
War r a nt y *
* May not be included depending on your area. Check
with your Yamaha dealer.
About the Manuals
This instrument has the following documents and
instructional materials.
Included Documents
Owner’s Manual (this book)
This document explains how to use the
Clavinova.
• Introduction:
This section explains how to set up and start using your
Clavinova. Setup is so simple, you can start playing right
away.
•Main Operations:
This section explains various functions useful for your
practice, such as Preset Song playback and Song
recording.
• Detailed Settings:
This section explains how to make detailed settings for
the Clavinova’s various functions. Refer to this section as
necessary.
• Appendix:
This section introduces Message List, a description of
Preset Voices, and other reference material.
Online Materials (Downloadable from
the web)
Data List (CLP-785 and CLP-795GP only)
This document contains lists of XG Voices
and XG Drum Kit that can be selected on the
CLP-785 and CLP-795GP.
Smart Device Connection Manual
Explains how to connect the instrument to a
smart device such as smartphone or tablet, etc.
Computer-related Operations
Includes instructions on connecting this
instrument to a computer, and operations
related to transferring song data.
MIDI Reference
Contains the MIDI-related information.
To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha
Downloads, enter the model name for searching
the desired files.
Yamaha Downloads
https://download.yamaha.com/
Smart Device App “Smart Pianist”
Enjoy easy operation by connecting your smart
device. To use this, you’ll need to install the “Smart
Pianist” app (free for download). For details, refer to
“Using a Smart Device App” on page 80.
Icons on this manual
Example:
This indicates that the relevant function is only
available on certain models. These icons indicate that
the function is available on the CLP-785 but not on
the CLP-775, CLP-745, CLP-735, CLP-795GP or
CLP-765GP.
The CLP-700 series models feature a special keyboard, which remarkably reproduces the authentic touch and feel of an
actual grand piano. Its mechanism provides exceptionally expressive control from pianissimo to fortissimo. Moreover,
the keys of the GrandTouch Keyboard (CLP-785, CLP-775 and CLP-795GP) have a long pivot point distance (length
from the front side to the pivot point), for a more natural feeling, even when playing the inner part of a key.
Two world-renowned concert grand pianospage 26
All models feature piano sounds created with samples of the Yamaha CFX flagship concert grand piano and the famed
Vienna-made Bösendorfer grand piano. The sound of the Yamaha CFX is powerful, sparkling and with a rich bass
resonance. On the other hand, the Bösendorfer sound is soft and deep in the mid to bass range and beautiful for
pianissimo parts. You can select the one that best matches the music you want to play.
* Bösendorfer is a subsidiary company of Yamaha.
Piano Room feature for adjusting touch and resonancepage 27
From the Piano Room displays, you can adjust various parameters such as string resonance and touch response. You
can also listen to the demo for VRM, which reproduces luxurious string and soundboard resonance, and the demo for
Grand Expression Modeling, which recreates the subtle changes in the sound that respond to your touch.
• VRM effect for reproducing the distinctive reverberation of a grand piano
The VRM function on all models simulates the luscious resonance effect on acoustic pianos—where the
sound of one string causes sympathetic vibration in other strings and the soundboard. You can vary the
sound expressively by changing the timing of your pressing the keys, and the timing and depth of your
pressing the pedal.
• Grand Expression Modeling for superbly expressive sound
On an actual acoustic piano, subtle changes in the sound can be produced by changing your playing touch
from when you press a key to when you release it. The Grand Expression Modeling technology recreates
these subtle changes in the sound that respond to your touch. This allows you to add accents by playing
strongly or add resonance by playing softly to produce superbly expressive sound.
Realistic feeling of being immersed in the sound
—even when using headphonespage 22
When headphones are connected, the sounds of the CFX and Bösendorfer automatically switch to binaural sampling
sound—which gives the impression of being immersed in the sound, as if it was actually emanating from the piano.
When other piano Voices are selected, the Stereophonic Optimizer effect reproduces a natural sound distance.
All models feature twenty different simple rhythm patterns (drums and bass accompaniment) that are perfectly suited
to many types of music regularly performed on the piano, for even greater performance potential.
Preset Songs for effective practicingpage 43
Also built into this instrument are 50 classical music masterpieces, plus 303 lesson Songs for mastering the piano. You
can simply enjoy listening to these built-in Songs, or use them for separate right-hand/left-hand practicing.* The 303
lesson Songs consist of practice pieces taken from various standard piano instruction manuals, including “The Virtuoso
Pianist.”
*The part on/off function is available only for MIDI songs that have both right- and left-hand parts.
Two recording methodspage 54
The instrument lets you save your performance to internal memory or a USB flash drive (sold separately). You can
record your performance using one of two methods, MIDI or Audio recording, according to your needs. MIDI
recording is ideal for making independent tracks—for example, recording a right-hand part to Track 1 first, and then a
left-hand part to Track 2—allowing you to create pieces that would be difficult to play live with both hands together.
Audio recording on the other hand, saves recorded data in stereo, CD-quality WAV format to a USB flash drive, for
storing to computer and playing on portable music players.
Connecting to a Smart Devicepage 77
By connecting this instrument to a smart device such as smart phone or tablet, you can enjoy compatible smart device
apps. In addition, you can input the audio from a smart device to this instrument via Bluetooth* and hear it through the
built-in speakers of the instrument.
*The models CLP-785, CLP-775, CLP-745, CLP-795GP and CLP-765GP are equipped with Bluetooth functionality; however, even these
models may not support Bluetooth, depending on the country in which you purchased the product. For details, refer to page 142.
Fortepiano Voices—authentic classical period
piano sounds
All models feature authentic sounds created with samples of
actual fortepianos—pianos which were made in the era of Mozart,
Beethoven and Chopin. Enjoy performing with the actual sounds
used in the era that classical music masterpieces were composed.
Refer to page 30 for selecting Voices.
*The fortepiano shown in the picture is from the collection of at the
On the CLP-785/775/795GP, the control panel lights up when the power is turned on, and you can control
it by pressing the panel indications or icons. Be sure to read “Turning the Power On or Off” on page 15,
then turn on the power and check the panel.
For selecting an item or setting a value using the
buttons corresponding to the display indication.
You cannot operate the display directly by pressing it
with your finger.
4 []/[FUNCTION] button ................. page 86
Pressing this button alternates the displays among
the menus: “Voice,” “Song,” “Metronome/Rhythm,”
“Recording” and “System”—from which you can
make detailed settings for the related functions. With
the CLP-745 and CLP-765GP, this is also used for
connecting to a Bluetooth-equipped device such as a
smart device (page 78).
Used for connecting to a Bluetooth-equipped device
such as a smart device.
Bluetooth capability
Depending on the country in which you purchased
the product, the instrument may not have Bluetooth
capability. If the Bluetooth logo is shown or printed
on the control panel, this means that the product is
equipped with Bluetooth functionality.
The shape of the plug and
outlet differ depending on
your locale.
AC
adaptor
AC outlet
DC IN jack (page 14)
Power cord
DC plug
AC plug
1-1
1-2
1-3
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The shape of the plug and
outlet differ depending on
your locale.
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2-2
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
2-1
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
CAUTION
This section explains how to set up and start using your Clavinova. Setup is so simple, you can start playing
right away.
Turning the Power On or Off
1. Connect the plugs of the AC adaptor in the order shown in
the illustration.
Use the specified adaptor
(page 136 or page 138) only.
Using the wrong AC adaptor
can result in damage to the
instrument or overheating.
When setting up the product,
make sure that the AC outlet
you are using is easily
accessible. If some trouble
or malfunction occurs,
immediately turn the power
off and disconnect the plug
from the outlet.
When disconnecting the power
cord/AC adaptor, first turn off
the power, then follow this
procedure in reverse order.
2. Open the key cover.
2-1. With both hands, hold the hand grip, then lift and open the
key cover.
2-2. Fold down the top of the key cover.
• Do not place anything
(such as metal objects or
pieces of paper) on top of
the key cover. Small
objects placed on the key
cover may fall inside the
unit when the cover is
opened and may be nearly
impossible to remove.
Once inside, they could
cause electric shock, short
circuit, fire or other serious
damage to the instrument.
• Hold the cover with both
hands when opening or
closing it. Do not release it
until it is fully opened or
closed. Be careful to avoid
catching fingers (yours or
others, especially
children’s) between the
cover and the unit.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
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NOTICE
Press only the [P](Standby/
On) switch when turning the
power on. Any other
operations, such as pressing
the keys, buttons or pedals may
cause the instrument to
malfunction.
The power
lamp lights up.
NOTE
(CLP-785/775/795GP) You can
change the time that elapses
until the control panel turns off,
or you can set it to remain on
indefinitely. For details, refer to
“Auto Backlight Off” on
page 101.
Lift the cover slightly, then
push and slide it to the end.
3. Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] slider
at the right of the keyboard to “MIN.”
4. Press the [P] (Standby/On) switch at the right of the
keyboard to turn the power on.
The display located at the left of the keyboard and the power lamp on the
[P](Standby/On) switch both light up.
On the CLP-785/775/795GP, the control panel lights up, and automatically
turns off if you do not press it for a while. Simply press anywhere on the control
panel to turn it on again.
5. Play the keyboard.
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER
VOLUME] slider. For details, refer to “Setting the volume — [MASTER
VOLUME]” on page 21.
6. After you use the instrument, press and hold the
CAUTION
Even when the [P] (Standby/
On) switch is in standby
status, electricity is still
flowing to the instrument at
the minimum level. Remove
the electric plug from the
outlet when the instrument is
not to be used for extended
periods of time, or during
electrical storms.
CAUTION
(CLP-785) Do not apply
excessive force when closing
the key cover. Applying
excessive force to the key
cover when closing it could
damage the SOFT-CLOSE™
mechanism, and possibly
result in injury to your hands
and fingers caught under the
closing key cover.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
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Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
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NOTICE
•Any data which are not saved
will be lost if the power
automatically turns off. Make
sure to save your data before
this happens.
• Depending on the instrument
status, the power may not
turn off automatically, even
after the specified period of
time elapses. Always turn off
the power manually when the
instrument is not in use.
+
The lowest key
[P] (Standby/On) switch for a second to turn the power
off.
The power lamp on the [P] (Standby/On) switch is turned off.
7. Close the key cover.
7-1. If the music rest is unfolded,
fold it back.
7-2. With both hands, open the
folded top of the key cover,
and close it gently.
The key cover is equipped with the
special SOFT-CLOSE™ mechanism
which closes the cover slowly.
Slide the cover toward you
and gently lower the cover
over the keys.
Getting Started — Playing the Clavinova
Auto Power Off function
To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this instrument features an Auto
Power Off function that automatically turns the power off if the instrument is
not operated for a specified period of time. The amount of time that elapses
before the power is automatically turned off is approximately 30 minutes by
default; however, you can change the setting (page 101).
Disabling Auto Power Off (simple method)
Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key on the keyboard. An
“Auto power off disabled” message appears briefly and Auto Power Off is
disabled.
Do not try to use the music
rest in a half-raised position.
Also, when raising or
lowering the music rest, do
not release your hands from
the music rest until it is all
the way up or down.
Music braces
1.
Pull the music rest up and toward
yourself as far as it will go.
2. Flip down the two metal
supports at the left and right on
the rear of the music rest.
3. Lower the music rest so that the
metal supports latch into place.
Music braces allow you to hold the
pages of music books in place.
To lower the music rest:
Close the Music braces if they are open,
and then lower the music rest by
following the instructions below.
• Do not let children open or
close the lid. Also, be
careful to avoid catching
fingers (yours or others,
and especially those of
children) when raising or
lowering the lid.
• (CLP-795GP) Do not use
the outer recess for the
longer stay. Doing so
makes the lid unstable and
may cause it to fall,
resulting in damage or
injury.
• Make sure that the end of
the stay fits securely in the
lid recess. If the stay is not
properly seated in the
recess, the lid may fall,
causing damage or injury.
• Be careful that you or
others do not bump the
stay while the lid is raised.
The stay may be dislodged
from the lid recess causing
the lid to fall.
1
2
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Longer stay
Shorter stay
1
3
2
Lid
To o p en th e l id:
1.
Raise and hold the right side of
the lid (viewed from the
keyboard end of the instrument).
2. Raise the lid stay and carefully
lower the lid so that the end of
the stay fits into the recess in
the lid.
For the longer stay, use the inner recess, and for the shorter stay, use the
outer recess to support the lid.
level of the entire keyboard
sound.
Adjusting the [MASTER
VOLUME] slider also affects
the output level of the
[PHONES] jacks and the
output level of the AUX OUT
jacks.
CAUTION
Do not use the instrument for
a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable
volume level, since this can
cause permanent hearing
loss.
To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME]
slider located at the right of the keyboard. Play the
keyboard to actually produce sound while you
adjust the volume.
Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
IAC is a function which automatically adjusts and controls the sound quality
according to the overall volume of the instrument. Even when playing the
instrument with the overall volume turned down, it permits both low sounds
and high sounds to be clearly heard. IAC Control is effective only from the
sound output of the instrument speakers.
You can set the IAC setting On or Off and its depth. For details, refer to “IAC”
on page 98 and “IAC depth” on page 99. The default setting for this function is
“On.”
Getting Started — Playing the Clavinova
Using Headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks. When the headphones are plugged into either
of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. Two [PHONES] jacks are
provided. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you are using only one pair of
headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.)
Do not use the headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent
hearing loss.
NOTE
• If you are using an adaptor plug, be sure to remove this as well when unplugging the headphones. No sound will come out of the
instrument’s speakers if the adaptor plug is left connected.
• You can also hear sound through the speakers with the headphones plugged in. For details, refer to “Speaker” on page 100.
A technology which records
the sounds of an acoustic
instrument then stores them to
the tone generator to be played
based on information received
from the keyboard.
NOTE
Voices in the Piano group are
those contained in the “Piano”
category in the Preset Voice
List (page 106). For details
about selecting Voices, refer to
page 26.
NOTE
Before connecting an external
powered speaker system, be
sure to read “Connections”
(page 71).
NOTICE
You can conveniently hang the headphones on the instrument when not using
them. Install the headphone hanger by following the instruction at the end of
this manual (CLP-785: page 119, CLP-775: page 122, CLP-745/735: page 125,
CLP-795GP: page 129, CLP-765GP: page 133).
Reproducing the Natural Sensation of Sound Distance
—Binaural Sampling and Stereophonic Optimizer
This instrument features two advanced technologies that allow you to enjoy
exceptionally realistic, natural piano sound, even when listening on
headphones.
Binaural Sampling
Binaural sampling is a method that uses two special microphones set at the ear
position of a performer and records the sound from a piano as it is. Listening to
the sound with this effect through headphones gives the impression of being
immersed in the sound, as if it was actually emanating from the piano. When
“CFX Grand” or “Bösendorfer” (page 26) is selected, connecting the
headphones automatically enables binaural sampling sound.
Stereophonic Optimizer
The Stereophonic Optimizer is an effect which reproduces natural sound
distance like the sound of binaural sampling even though you hear it on
headphones. When any other Voice in the Piano group besides “CFX Grand” or
“Bösendorfer” is selected, connecting the headphones automatically enables
the Stereophonic Optimizer.
Do not hang anything other
than the headphones on the
hanger. Otherwise, the
instrument or the hanger may
be damaged.
This function is turned on by default. Note that when the “Speaker” setting
(page 100) is On, this function will always be disabled. Since these sounds are
optimized for listening with headphones, we recommend that you set this
function to “OFF” in the following situations.
• Playing the piano sound of this instrument with an external powered speaker
system, while monitoring the sound output from this instrument on
connected headphones.
• Making an audio recording (page 54) while using headphones, and then
playing that recorded audio Song through speakers of this instrument. (Make
sure to turn off these functions before audio recording.)
For details on setting this On or Off, refer to “Binaural” on page 99.
When you press the damper
pedal here, the notes you
play before you release the
pedal have a longer sustain.
NOTE
Voices in the Piano group are
those contained in the “Piano”
category in the Preset Voice
List (page 106). For details
about selecting Voices, refer to
page 26.
NOTE
You can assign other functions
to each pedal by using “Pedal
Assign” in “Voice” menu
display (page 89).
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NOTE
The pedals are covered with
vinyl covers when shipped
from the factory. If your
instrument features the GP
Response Damper Pedal,
remove the cover from the
damper pedal for optimum use
of the pedal effect.
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the
note(s), the notes will sustain as
long as you hold the pedal.
NOTE
While the sostenuto (center)
pedal is held, a sustained (nondecaying) type of Voice such
as strings or organ may sound
continuously without decay
after the notes have been
released.
NOTE
The center pedal or left pedal
can also be used as a [PLAY/
PAUSE] button. For details on
the settings, refer to “Play/
Pause” on page 98.
This instrument is equipped with three foot pedals:
damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and
soft pedal (left).
Damper pedal (right pedal)
When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play
have a longer sustain.
When you select a Voice in the Piano group, pressing
the damper pedal activates the VRM (page 28) to
accurately recreate the unique resonance of an
acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings.
Half-pedal function
This instrument also has a Half-pedal function which allows you to use half-damper
techniques, in which the damper is pressed somewhere between all the way down and all
the way up. In this half-damper state (on a real piano), the damper felts only partially
mute the strings. The Half-pedal function on the Clavinova lets you delicately and
expressively control the damper muting, and create subtle nuances in your performance,
by finely controlling the point at which pressure on the pedal affects the damper muting.
For details on setting this, refer to “Half Pedal Point” on page 98.
Getting Started — Playing the Clavinova
GP Response Damper Pedal
The damper pedal of the CLP-785, CLP-775 and CLP-795GP is the GP Response Damper
Pedal. This special pedal has been designed to provide enhanced tactile response and,
when pressed, is much closer in feel to the pedal of an actual grand piano. It makes it
easier to physically experience the half-pedal point and more easily apply the half-pedal
effect than other pedals. Since the pressing sensation may vary depending on the
situation, including the location where the instrument is installed, you should adjust the
half-pedal point described above to the desired setting.
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and
press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s),
the notes will sustain as long as the pedal is held.
All subsequent notes will not sustain.
Soft pedal (left pedal)
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes
played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are
already playing when it is pressed. In order to apply this effect, play notes after
pressing the pedal.
Keep in mind that this pedal function will be changed from the Soft pedal
depending on the selected Voice. When the “Mellow Organ” is selected,
pressing and releasing this pedal switches between “fast” and “slow” of the
Rotary Speaker speed (“Rotary Speed” on page 88). When the “Vibraphone” is
selected, this pedal switches Vibrato on and off (“VibeRotor” on page 88).
When this is shown here,
you can scroll through the
display vertically.
Selecting Voices
Press the [VOICE] button
to call up the Voice group
list.
Press the [
u] or [d] button
to select a Voice group.
Selecting Songs and
Demos
When this is shown here,
you can scroll through the
display vertically.
Press the [SONG/DEMO]
button to ca ll up th e So ng
category list.
Detailed Settings (Menu display)
Menu icon
Menu name
Press the [u] or [d] button
to select a Song category.
Press the [FUNCTION]
button repeatedly to
select the desired menu.
You can change the time that elapses until the control panel turns off, or you can set it to remain on indefinitely. You can also set the
operation sound to off. For details, refer to “Auto Backlight Off” or “Touch Panel Sound” on page 101.
NOTICE
Do not operate the control panel using a sharp item, your fingernails or other hard objects. This may damage the control panel.
NOTE
You cannot operate the control panel by pressing two or more places at once.
Changing the Control Panel Settings
The panel illustrations for CLP-735/745/765GP
here and all those following are based on the
CLP-745.
On the screen display, you can call up three main functions: Voice, Song and Demo. In addition, various
detailed settings can be made, for even greater playability and performance potential.
Vo ic e : Instrument sound for playing from the keyboard. In addition to the Piano sounds, a wide variety of other musical
instrument sounds are available.
Song: A piece of music for listening enjoyment or for playing back and practicing along with.
Demo: Voice Demos let you experience the characteristics of the Voices.
3.
4.
3.
2.
3.
4.
3.
Selecting a value from a list
[r] to select a Voice.
[l] to return.
[r] to select a Voice.
[u] to return.
This indicates the
current position in
the Voice group.
Press the [u] or [d] button
to select a Voice.
Play the keyboard.
Voice display
[r] to select a Song.
[l] to return.
[r] to select a Song.
[u] to return.
Press the [u] or [d] button
to select a Song.
Use the [l] or [r] button to select
the previous or next bars.
Song display
[r] to detailed settings.
[EXIT] to return to the
previous display.
[r] to detailed settings.
[l] to return.
Adjusting the value on the
slider pop-up window
Press the [l] or [r] button to adjust the
value, press the [EXIT] button to close
the pop-up window.
Press the [u] or [d] button
to select a parameter.
A checkmark is
shown at the right of
the selection.
Note that the hierarchy depth differs
depending on the selected parameter.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Voice
display or the Song display, depending on
which display was previously shown.
While the pop-up window is shown, pressing
the [EXIT] button returns to the previously
shown display.
Return to the Voice/Song display
Press the [l] or [r] button to select
the previous or next Voice.
When “Lesson” is selected,
press the [
u] or [d] button
to select a Lesson type.
Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to
playback the Song.
Use the [
u][d] buttons or the [r] button
to select a setting.
Press the [l] button to return to the previous
display.
You can hear and experience
the characteristics of the
Voices by listening to the Demo
Songs for each Voice
(page 32).
Enjoying the Piano Performance
This instrument puts the sounds of two renowned grand pianos, the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer
Imperial, as well as other piano sounds—each with its own distinctive appeal and sonic characteristics.
Simply select the particular piano sound desired, according to the music you intend to play or your
personal preferences.
Selecting two Grand Piano Voices from the panel directly
1. Press the [CFX GRAND] button or the [BÖSENDORFER]
button to select the piano type.
A Voice is called up from the selected Voice button and its name appears
on the Voice display.
CFX Grand
Yamaha’s CFX concert grand piano sound with a wide dynamic range for
maximum expressive control. Suitable for playing in any music genre and
style.
Bösendorfer
The famed sound of the Vienna-made Bösendorfer Imperial concert
grand piano. Its spacious sound evokes the size of the instrument, and is
ideal for expressing tenderness in compositions.
2. Play the Keyboard.
Selecting Other Piano Voices
Press the [l][r] buttons to select other piano Voices than “CFX Grand” and
“Bösendorfer.” You can also select the other Voices by pressing the [VOICE]
Voices in the Piano group are
those contained in the “Piano”
group in the Preset Voice List
on page 106.
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NOTE
If a Voice other than one in the
Piano group is selected,
pressing the [PIANO ROOM]
button changes it to “CFX
Grand.”
NOTE
Pressing the [PIANO ROOM]
button disables the Dual/Split/
Duo functions.
Piano Room display
Piano Voices (Piano Room)
You can adjust the detailed settings of Voices in the Piano group in the Piano
Room. Try creating a custom piano sound by adjusting the various parameters
such as lid position, string resonance, damper resonance and so on.
1. Press the [PIANO ROOM] button to call up the Piano
Room display.
Enjoying the Piano Performance
2. Press the [u]/[d] buttons to select items (page 28).
3. Press the [l]/[r] buttons to change the settings (page 28).
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Piano Room
Lid PositionRecreates the differences in sound depending on how high
BrightnessAdjusts the brilliance of sound.Differs
TouchDetermines how the sound responds to your playing
ReverbDetermines the Reverb type which is applied to all the entire
Reverb
Depth
Master TuneFine tunes the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is
VRMTurns the VRM effect on/off. For information about the VRM
the (virtual) grand piano lid is opened.
strength. You should adjust this setting according to the
specific Voice you’re playing or the particular Song you’re
performing, as desired.
sound including the keyboard performance, Song playback
and MIDI data input from an external MIDI device.
Adjusts the Reverb depth. When “Reverb” is set to “off” or a
value of “0,” no effect is produced.
useful when you play this instrument along with other
instruments or CD music.
function, refer to page 29.
Default
setting
FullFull, Half,
depending on
the Voice.
MediumSoft2, Soft1,
Differs
depending on
the Voice.
Differs
depending on
the Voice.
A3 = 440.0 HzA3 = 414.8 Hz –
OnOn, Off
Listening to the VRM Demo
Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button
while this display is open to play
back the VRM Demo Song. You
can hear the Demo Song with and
without the effect (VRM on or off).
The five parameters below can be set when “VRM” is On.
Damper
Resonance
Damper
Noise
Determines the depth of the string resonance effect which is
applied when the damper pedal is pressed.
Turns the Damper Noise produced by the VRM function On/
Off. For details on damper noise, refer to page 29. This
function will be disabled when “Damper Resonance” is set to
“0.”
Determines the depth of the string resonance effect which is
applied when a note on the keyboard is pressed.
Adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of the duplex scaling
resonance effect in VRM. For details about duplex scaling,
refer to “What is Duplex Scale?” (page 29).
Adjusts the resonance of the piano itself (the soundboard,
the sides, the frame and so on) in VRM.
50 – 10
50 – 10
50 – 10
Enjoying the Piano Performance
NOTE
NOTE
ItemIconDescription
Grand ExpressionSelects the type of the Grand Expression Modeling effects,
which simulates the physical sound transitions of an actual
piano. When this feature is set to “Dynamic,” you can control
extremely subtle nuances in the performance and sound by
changing your playing strength or touch. When set to
“Static,” the nuances are generally fixed. For details about
Grand Expression Modeling, refer to the below.
Grand Expression Modeling is effective only for the Voices of
“CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer.”
Default
setting
DynamicDynamic, Static
Setting Range
Listening to the Demo
Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button
while this display is open to play
back the Demo Song of this
function. You can listen to the
Demo song with “Dynamic” or
“Static.”
Half Pedal PointSpecify the point to which you must depress the right pedal
• If you wish to keep the Piano Room settings even after turning off the power, set “Voice” and “Other” in the “Backup” setting to “On.” For
details, refer to page 104.
• The items listed above can also be set in the “Voice” menu display (page 87) or the “System” menu display (page 97). When you
change these settings in the Piano Room display, the settings in the menu displays will also be changed. Conversely, changing the
settings in the menu displays will also change the settings in the Piano Room display.
before the effect of “Sustain Continuously” begins to be
applied. This setting applies only to the “Sustain
Continuously” effect (page 91) that is assigned to the right
pedal.
0-2 (effective with
the shallowest
press) – 0 – +4
(effective with
the deepest
press)
What is VRM?
The VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) function uses sophisticated physical modeling to simulate the actual string resonance sound
that occurs when the damper pedal on a real piano is pressed or keys are played and held.
On an actual acoustic piano, if you press the damper pedal and play a key, not only does the string of the pressed key vibrate, it also
causes other strings and the soundboard to vibrate, each influencing the rest and creating a rich and brilliant resonance that sustains
and spreads. The VRM (Virtual Resonance Modeling) technology featured in this instrument reproduces the complicated interaction
of both string and soundboard resonance faithfully using a virtual musical instrument (physical modeling), and makes the sound more
like a real acoustic piano. Since instantaneous resonance is made at the moment according to the state of the keyboard or pedal, you
can vary the sound expressively by changing the timing of your pressing the keys, and the timing and depth of your pressing the
pedal.
What is Duplex Scale?
Duplex scaling is a stringing method for pianos that uses extra, un-struck strings in the upper octaves to enhance the tone. These
strings sympathetically vibrate with other strings in an acoustic piano, resonating with overtones, and adding richness, brilliance and
complex color to the sound. Since they do not have a damper, they will continue sounding even after you release your hands from the
keyboard.
What is Damper Noise?
Damper noise is the sound made on an acoustic piano when the damper pedal is pressed. The damper noise changes in tone and
volume depending on how quickly the damper pedal is pressed down. Pressing the damper pedal slowly will make a quieter sound
when the damper heads are released from the strings. Pressing the damper pedal with force will transmit the vibrations to the strings,
which adds a lower and louder sound.
What is Grand Expression Modeling?
On an actual acoustic piano, subtle changes in the sound can be produced by changing your playing touch from when you press a
key to when you release it. For example, when you press a key all the way to its bottom, the key hits the keybed underneath and the
noise reaches the strings, changing the sound slightly. Furthermore, the tone when the damper is lowered onto strings to mute the
sound is changed by how quickly you release the key. The Grand Expression Modeling technology recreates these subtle changes in
the sound that respond to your touch. This allows you to add accents by playing strongly or add resonance by playing softly to
produce superbly expressive sound. A crisp tone can be heard when playing staccato as well as a lingering sound produced when
releasing the keys slowly.
To hear and experience the
characteristics of the Voices,
listen to the Demo Songs for
each Voice (page 32).
NOTE
Touch Response will not be
applied to some Voices. For
information about the Voices to
which Touch Response can be
applied, refer to the “Preset
Voice List” on page 106.
XG
XG is a major enhancement of
the GM System level 1 format
(page 43), and was developed
by Yamaha specially to
provide more Voices and
variations, as well as greater
expressive control over Voices
and effects, and to ensure
compatibility of data well into
the future.
NOTE
For information about the
Voices, refer to the “Preset
Voice List” (page 106).
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Voice group list
(Voices)
In addition to the wonderfully realistic piano sounds, you can select and play other musical instrument
sounds (Voices), such as organ or stringed instruments. You can also select authentic Voices of fortepianos,
which were made in 18th and 19th centuries.
Selecting Voices
The Voices of the instrument are conveniently divided into groups of
instrument types. Select a desired Voice and play the keyboard.
You can also select a Voice from the XG Voices (CLP-785 and CLP-795GP
only). For instructions, refer to page 31.
1. Press the [VOICE] button to call up the Voice group list.
Voice groups are listed in the display. The currently selected Voice group
is highlighted.
2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the Voice group.