Make sure that your local AC
mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate
on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be
provided on the bottom panel of
the main keyboard unit near the
power cord. Make sure that the
voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit
is initially shipped. To change the
setting use a “minus” screwdriver
to rotate the selector dial so that
the correct voltage appears next
to the pointer on the panel.
WICHTIG
Überprüfung der Stromversorgung
Vergewissern Sie sich vor dem Anschließen an das Stromnetz, daß die
örtliche Netzspannung den
Betriebsspannungswerten auf dem
Typenschild an der Unterseite des Instruments entspricht. In bestimmten
Verkaufsgebieten ist das Instrument
mit einem Spannungswähler an der
Unterseite neben der Netzkabeldurchführung ausgestattet. Falls vorhanden, muß der Spannungswähler
auf die örtliche Netzspannung eingestellt werden. Der Spannungswähler
wurde werkseitig auf 240 V voreingestellt. Zum Verstellen drehen Sie den
Spannungsregler mit einem Schlitzschraubendreher, bis der Zeiger auf
den korrekten Spannungswert weist.
IMPORTANT
Contrôler la source d’alimentation
Vérifiez que la tension spécifiée sur
le panneau arrière correspond à la
tension du secteur. Dans certaines
régions, l’instrument peut être
équipé d’un sélecteur de tension situé sur le panneau inférieur du clavier à proximité du cordon d’alimentation. Vérifiez que ce sélecteur est
bien réglé en fonction de la tension
secteur de votre région. Le sélecteur de tension est réglé sur 240 V
au départ d’usine. Pour modifier ce
réglage, utilisez un tournevis à lame
plate pour tourner le sélecteur afin
de mettre l’indication correspondant
à la tension de votre région vis à vis
du repère triangulaire situé sur le
panneau.
ESPAÑOL
IMPORTANTE
Verifique la alimentación de
corriente
Asegúrese de que tensión de alimentación de CA de su área corresponde con la tensión especificada en la placa de características del panel inferior de la unidad
del teclado principal, cerca del
cable de alimentación. Asegúrese
de que el selector de tensión esté
ajustado a la tensión de su área.
El selector de tensión se ajusta a
240V cuando la unidad sale de
fábrica. Para cambiar el ajuste,
emplee un destornillador de cabeza “recta” para girar el selector de
modo que aparezca la tensión
correcta al lado del indicador del
panel.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
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law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
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servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
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may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
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testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when
it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated.
DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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:
Power supply/Power cord
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on
it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything
over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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:
Power supply/Power cord
• 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.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
Assembly
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process.
Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in
damage to the instrument or even injury.
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Location
• 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 or damage to the internal
components.
• 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.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from
the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in
the instrument overheating.
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Connections
• 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. Also, 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.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use
paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths.
Handling caution
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• 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.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of 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.
Using the bench (If included)
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might 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 included tool.
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.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-910 Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that
employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many
years of musical pleasure.
● The Clavinova CLP-910 digital piano offers unmatched
sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability
with Yamaha’s original “AWM Stereo Sampling” tone
generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a
special “Graded Hammer” keyboard which provides
● The digital reverb effect adds extra depth and
expressiveness to the Clavinova’s sound.
● With MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI
functions, the Clavinova can easily be incorporated into advanced MIDI systems.
graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. The grand piano voice features totally new
samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert
grand piano.
● Built-in computer interface for direct connection to
personal computers running advanced music
software. The music stand can be removed to
allow placement of a laptop-type personal com-
● Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously.
puter or other equipment on top of the instrument.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read
this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
■ Trademarks
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• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contents
The Control Panel......................................................... 6
●
Music Stand........................................................... 6
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementary guidebook that
describes, for beginners, what you can do with your Clavinova and a
personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system (the
manual is not written for any specific models). The document is available as
a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address:
Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power
ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the
power is turned ON, the POWER indicator (located to
the left of the keyboard) will light.
2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the
volume (level) of sound produced by the Clavinova’s
internal stereo sound system. The [MASTER VOL-UME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a
pair of headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack
(page 8).
VOICE
REVERB
POWER
1
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
5 [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] effect switches the Clavinova’s
reverb effect on and off — see page 10 for details.
6 Pedals
The CLP-910’s soft (left) and damper (right)
pedals provide a range of expressive control capabilities similar to the pedal functions on an acoustic
piano. See page 10 for details.
6
3 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you
can select playback of different demonstration sequences for each of the Clavinova’s voices. See page
9 for details.
4 Voice Selectors
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select
the corresponding voice. The voice selector LED will
light to indicate which voice is currently selected.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices can
be played simultaneously across the full range of the
keyboard (see page 9 for details).
The Clavinova is supplied with a music stand that
can be attached to the
instrument by inserting it
into the holes at the top of
panel.
NOTE
• The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop-type personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument.
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Connections
DOU-10
CAUTION
Stereo System
RL/L+R
AUX OUT
• Before connecting the Clavinova 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.
Bottom Panel
MIDI
INOUTTHRU
MIDI
Mac
RL/L+R
AUX OUT
1
RL/L+R
AUX IN
2
PC-1 PC-2
TO HOST HOST SELECT
PEDAL
345
1 AUX OUT L/L+R and R Jacks
The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the Clavinova for connection
to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. If you will
be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use only the L/L+R jack. When
a plug is inserted into the L/L+R jack only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the L/L+R jack so you don’t lose any of the Clavinova’s sound.
CAUTION
• When the Clavinova’s AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external sound system, first turn
the Clavinova power on, and then the power to the external amplifier/speaker system. Reverse
this order when turning the power off.
• The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to the AUX IN jacks, either directly or
through external equipment.
• The AUX OUT jack signal is not controlled by the Clavinova’s volume control. Use the
volume control on the external audio equipment to adjust the level.
2 AUX IN L/L+R and R Jacks
These jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator module such as the
Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from the external tone
generator module are connected to the AUX IN L/L+R and R jacks, allowing the sound
of the tone generator to be reproduced via the Clavinova’s internal sound system and
speakers. A line-level mono source can be connected to the L/L+R jack.
Personal Computer
Tone Generator
CAUTION
RL/L+R
AUX IN
• When the Clavinova’s AUX IN jacks are connected to an external source, first turn the power
to the external device on, and then the power to the Clavinova. Reverse this order when
turning the power off.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is controlled by the Clavinova’s volume control.
Reverb function will have no affect.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks.
3 TO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal computer
MIDIMac
PC-2PC-1
HOST SELECTTO HOST
MIDI
INOUTTHRU
for sequencing and other music applications — without the need for a separate
MIDI interface. See page 15 for details.
4 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device
(such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can be used to control the
Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any data received at the MIDI
IN connector, allowing “chaining” of several MIDI instruments or other devices.
The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the Clavinova (e.g.
note and velocity data produced by playing the Clavinova keyboard).
DOU-10
More details on MIDI are given in “MIDI Functions” on page 13.
5 PEDAL Jack
This terminal is for connecting the pedal cord from the pedal box (refer to the
“Keyboard Stand Assembly” on pages 26-27).
● PHONES Jacks
(Bottom Panel)
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private
practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off
when a pair of headphones is plugged into either of the PHONES jacks.
Turn Power On...................................................................................................
POWER
MINMAX
MASTER VOLUME
GRAND
E. PIANO CHURCH
PIANO
ORGAN
STRINGS
After making sure that the Clavinova’s AC cord is properly plugged
into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet,
press the [POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to turn
the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match
the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
When the power is turned ON, the POWER indicator located to the
left of the keyboard will light.
Set the Volume ..................................................................................................
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way
between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing,
re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable
listening level.
Select a Voice .....................................................................................................
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors.
The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume
and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to how “hard”
you play the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the
selected voice.
NOTE
• The CHURCH ORGAN voice has no keyboard touch response.
The CLP-910 includes four demo tunes that demonstrate its sound capabili-
ties. Here is how you can select and play the demo tunes:
NOTE
• No MIDI reception occurs in the demo song mode.
• The demo song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
* See page 28 for a complete listing of the demo tunes.
Engage the Demo Mode .........................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode — the voice
selector indicators will flash in sequence.
Play a Voice Demo.........................................................................................
Press one of the voice selectors to start playback of all songs starting
from the corresponding voice demo tune — featuring the voice normally selected by that voice selector button. The indicator of the selected voice selector button will flash during playback. You can start
playback of any other voice demo tune during playback by simply
pressing the corresponding voice selector. You can stop playback at any
time by pressing the voice selector of the currently playing demo.
GRAND
PIANO
DEMO
E. PIANO CHURCH
ORGAN
VOICE
STRINGS
DEMO
The Dual Mode
The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across
the entire range of the keyboard.
GRAND
PIANO
E. PIANO CHURCH
ORGAN
VOICE
STRINGS
NOTE
• Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
Exit From the Demo Mode....................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the demo mode and return to
the normal play mode.
To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the
same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The
voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode is
active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single
voice selector.
NOTE
• The reverb effect (page 10) will be on for both voices if it has been
individually turned on for either voice.
add extra ambience and depth to the Clavinova sound.
The reverb effect, turned on and off by the [REVERB] button, can be used to
ON
REVERB
The Pedals
The CLP-910 has two foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects
similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
Press the [REVERB] button to turn the reverb effect on (the indicator will light). When the reverb effect is on, pressing the [REVERB]
button turns the reverb effect off (the indicator will go out).
NOTE
• The reverb on/off settings are individually memorized for each voice
(reverb is initially ON for all voices by default).
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on
an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed notes played have
a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any
sustained notes.
NOTE
• If the damper pedal doesn’t work, or notes are sustained even when the
pedal is not pressed, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged
into the main unit (page 26).
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 which are already playing when it is pressed.
The Clavinova’s TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of
the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six
semitones. “Transposing” the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing
in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to
the range of a singer or other instrumentalist.
The A-1 and C#0 keys plus keys F#2 through F#3 on the keyboard are used for transposition.
0
A-1C#
ZSimultaneously press and hold the A-1 and C#0 keys.
XPress any key between F#2 and F#3 according to the desired
amount of transposition.*
CRelease the A-1 and C#0 keys.
3
C
F#
2
F#
3
Normal
pitch.
+3+6
Transpose
up.
-6 -4 -2 +1
-5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
Transpose
down.
* Pressing the C3 key produces normal keyboard pitch. Pressing the
key to the left of C3 (=B2) transposes the pitch of the keyboard
down a semitone, the next key to the left (=Bb2) transposes down a
whole tone (two semitones), etc., down to the F#2 key which
transposes down 6 semitones. Upward transposition is accomplished in the same way using the keys to the right of C3, up to F#3
which transposes up 6 semitones.
NOTE
• Notes below and above the A-1 — C7 of the Clavinova sound one
octave higher and lower, respectively.
Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz
… 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz) range in approximately 0.2
Hertz intervals. Pitch control is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other
instruments or recorded music.
Tuning Up ...............................................................................................................
ZTo tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range is
pressed the pitch is increased by approximately 0.2 Hz.
CRelease the A-1 and B-1 keys.
-1
3
C
3
B
Tuning Down .......................................................................................................
ZTo tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simulta-
neously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range is
pressed the pitch is decreased by approximately 0.2 Hz.
-1
A#
-1
A
CRelease the A-1 and A#-1 keys.
3
C
3
B
To Restore Standard Pitch*.................................................................
ZTo restore standard pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1, A#-1 and
B-1 keys simultaneously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3.
(Pressing once will restore the keyboard to standard pitch, regardless of the amount of pitch adjustment.)
12
A-1B
CLP-910
CRelease the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys.
* Standard pitch (A3 = 440 Hz) is set when the [POWER] switch is
MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a worldstandard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible
musical instruments, computers, and other equipment to share
musical information and control one another. This makes it
possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments, computers, and
other equipment that offer far greater versatility and control than is
available with isolated instruments. For example, most MIDI
keyboards (including the Clavinova, of course) transmit note and
velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connector whenever a note is played on the keyboard. If the MIDI OUT
connector is connected to the MIDI IN connector of a second
keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a
synthesizer with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone
generator will respond precisely to notes played on the original
transmitting keyboard. The result is that you can effectively play
two instruments at once, providing thick multi-instrument sounds.
Data Being Recorded
Playback Data
MIDI INMIDI INMIDI OUTMIDI OUT
DOU-10
Clavinova
This same type of musical information transfer is used for
MIDI sequence recording. A sequence recorder can be used to
“record” MIDI data received from a Clavinova, for example. When
the recorded data is played back, the Clavinova automatically
“plays” the recorded performance in precise detail.
The examples given above really only scratch the surface.
MIDI can do much, much more. The CLP-910 offers a number of
MIDI functions that allows it to be used in fairly sophisticated
MIDI systems.
NOTE
• The bottom-panel HOST SELECT switch must be set to “MIDI” in order to use the MIDI connectors. When
you use the TO HOST connector, set the HOST SELECT switch to the appropriate position for the type of
computer you are using (see page 15). In this situation, all MIDI settings described below will have affect on
the MIDI signal in and out of the TO HOST connector.
• Always use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI OUT to MIDI IN terminals. Never use MIDI cables
longer than about 15 meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.
on 16 different channels. Multiple channels have been implemented to
allow selective control of certain instruments or devices connected in
series. For example, a single MIDI sequence recorder could be used to
“play” two different instruments or tone generators. One of the
instruments or tone generators could be set to receive only on channel
1, while the other is set to receive on channel 2. In this situation the
first instrument or tone generator will respond only to channel-1
information transmitted by the sequence recorder, while the second
instrument or tone generator will respond only to channel-2 information. This allows the sequence recorder to “play” two completely
different parts on the receiving instruments or tone generators.
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting
and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer. A
“Multi-timbre” receive mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing
the Clavinova to play multi-channel song data received from a music
computer or sequencer. To select the multi-timbre receive mode, set the
receive channel to “ALL”.
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MIDI Functions
● Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels
0
A-1C#
1
C
2 47 9 11 14 162 47 9 11 14 16
13568101213151356810121315
For setting the transmit
channel. (C1 ~ D#2)
ZSimultaneously press and hold the A-1 and C#0 keys.
XPress the key on the keyboard corresponding to the desired MIDI transmit or receive
channel.*
CRelease the A-1 and C#0 keys.
* Keys C1 through D#2 on the keyboard are used to set the MIDI transmit channel. The E2
key turns transmission “OFF” if you don’t want the Clavinova to transmit MIDI data. Keys
C4 through D#5 are used to set the MIDI receive channel as shown in the illustration
below. The E5 key sets the receive mode to “ALL”.
NOTE
• When the power is initially turned ON, MIDI receive is set to the ALL mode and
the transmit channel is set to 1.
• In the dual mode the left-button voice will be transmitted on the specified transmit
channel number while the right-button voice will be transmitted on the next
channel number (i.e. the specified transmit channel number + 1). Neither voice
will be transmitted when the transmit channel is set to “OFF.”
• Demo song data is not transmitted via MIDI.
• No MIDI reception occurs when the demo song mode is engaged.
• Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the
Clavinova’s panel settings or what is being played on the keyboard.
2
D#
E
2
4
C
For setting the receive
channel. (C4 ~ D#5)
D#
5
E
5
OFF
For ALL mode
Local Control ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................................................
“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls its
internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard.
This situation is “Local Control ON” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by
its own keyboard.
Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the Clavinova keyboard does not play
the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT
connector when notes are played on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal tone generator
responds to MIDI information received via the MIDI IN connector.
When using the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit with the Clavinova, for example, Local
Control should be turned OFF when recording using the DOU-10 voices only, and ON when
recording the Clavinova voices while listening to playback of the DOU-10 voices.
ZSimultaneously press and hold the A-1 and C#0 keys.
XPress the C6 key to switch the Local Control between OFF and ON.
CRelease the A-1 and C#0 keys.
NOTE
• When the power is initially turned ON, Local Control is set to “ON”.
Although the Clavinova can be connected to a personal computer via the
MIDI IN/OUT connectors and a MIDI interface, the TO HOST connector and
HOST SELECT switch allow direct connection to Apple Macintosh or IBM-PC/AT
personal computers for sequencing and other music applications without the
need for a separate MIDI interface.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for
beginners, what you can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a
Clavinova-Computer system (the manual is not written for any specific models). The document
is available as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address:
• When connecting the Clavinova to a personal computer, first turn the power to both the Clavinova and the computer
OFF before connecting the cable and setting the HOST SELECT switch. After connecting the cable and making the
appropriate HOST SELECT switch setting, turn the power to the computer on first, then turn on the Clavinova.
• If the Clavinova or the connected computer does not operate correctly after you make connection, the power to the
computer may be turned off, the cable may not be connected appropriately, the [HOST SELECT] switch may not be
set correctly, or the driver or MIDI application program on the computer may not function.
In this case, turn off the power to the Clavinova and the computer, and check the cable connection and the [HOST
SELECT] switch setting. Then, turn on the power first to the computer, then to the Clavinova and check to see if the
driver or the MIDI application program functions correctly on the computer.
• When not using the [TO HOST] terminal of the Clavinova, make sure the cable is disconnected from the [TO HOST]
terminal. If the cable is left connected, the Clavinova may not function properly.
• When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “Mac”, “PC-1”, or “PC-2, no data transfer occurs via the MIDI connectors.
To use the MIDI connectors for connection via a standard MIDI interface, set the HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI”.
Apple Macintosh
Series Computer
Set to the “Mac” position.
MIDIMac
PC-2PC-1
HOST SELECTTO HOST
Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series
Computer
Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the modem or
printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which port your MIDI
software is using for MIDI data communication, using a standard
Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Set the HOST SELECT
switch to the “Mac” position.
You may also have to make other MIDI interface settings on the
computer side, depending on the type of software you use (refer to your
software owner’s manual). In any case the clock speed should be set to
1 MHz.
Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer ............
Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the RS-232C port
on your IBM computer, using a standard 8-pin MINI DIN → 9-pin D-SUB
IBM-PC/AT
Series Computer
Set to the “PC-2” position.
MIDIMac
PC-2PC-1
HOST SELECTTO HOST
cross cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the “PC-2” position.
Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on any
settings you might have to make on the computer side.
● “PC-2” Cable Connections
MINI DIN
8-PIN
45 (GND)
8
8 (CTS)1
7 (RST)2
2 (RxD)3
3 (TxD) 5
• 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cable.
• Data transfer rate: 38,400 bps.
NOTE
• If your system doesn’t work properly with the connections and settings listed above, your software may require
different settings. Check your software operation manual and if it requires a 31,250 bps. data transfer rate, set the
HOST SELECT switch to “PC-1”.
• When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must
be installed in the personal computer. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be obtained at Yamaha’s home page on the
World Wide Web, <http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/xg/>.