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.
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.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
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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.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
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
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
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
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
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beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
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symbol, within the 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 electrical shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by an independent safety
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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Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
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without notice or obligation to update existing units.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
Model _____________________________________
92-469 1
Serial No. __________________________________
Purchase Date ______________________________
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
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:
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.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be
used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• 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.
• 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 near other electrical products such as televisions,
radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect
proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• 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. Also, 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.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a
finger or hand in the key cover gap.
• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of
the key cover and the keyboard. If this happens, immediately turn off the
power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
(1)B-6
CLP-920
3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-920 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-920 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
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contents
The Control Panel......................................................... 5
Key Cover & 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:
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-920’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
Soft pedal
Damper pedal
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).
Be careful to avoid catching your
fingers when opening or closing
the cover.
To close the key cover:
ZSlide the cover toward you.
XGently lower the cover over the keys.
CAUTION
• Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be
careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit.
• Do not place objects on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key cover may fall inside the main
unit when the cover is opened and may not be able to be removed. This could cause electric shock, short
circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
Music Stand
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.
• 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-920 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.
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.