Yamaha CLP-970A, CLP-970AE1 User Manual
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
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.
CLP-970A
CLP-970AM
CLP-970AC
Owner’s manual
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
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products may have either labels similar to the graphics
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graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
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.
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.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect w orks (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.
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
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product perfor mance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The
information contained in this manual is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. Howev er , Yamaha reserves
the right to change or modify any of the specifications
without notice or obligation to update existing units.
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:
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469
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 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.
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PRECAUTIONS
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:
• 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 lo wer
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 e xtended 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 minim um. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all components at their minimum lev els and gr adually raise the volume controls while pla ying
the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessiv e dust or vibrations , or e xtreme 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 vin yl, 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 excessiv e f orce on the
buttons, switches or connectors.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch y our fingers , and do not insert a finger or hand in the key co v er
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.
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USING THE BENCH (If included)
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-ladder 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.
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SAVING USER DATA
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 in order to help prevent the
loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
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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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. 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.
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet
This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.” Also,
a separate “Reference Booklet” is provided.
Introduction:
Basic Operation:
Detailed Settings:
Appendix:
Reference Booklet:
* The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to as the CLP-970A in this Owner’s Manual.
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’ s Man ual are for instructional purposes only , and
may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
■ 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.
Please read this section first. In the “Application Index” section on page 11 and “Features” on
page 14, you can learn how to use the Clavinova and its functions in particular situations.
This main section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while you
play the Clavinova. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to
the section entitled “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 89, or the “Index”
on page 99.
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova’s various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.
This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.
XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementar y 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:
Clavinova W eb site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
(For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.)
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Table of contents
Introduction.......................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 3
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet..................................................................................................... 6
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................... 7
Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. ................................. 11
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Included Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 13
Features ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Before Using the Clavinova.................................................................................................................. 16
Key cover ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Music stand ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Turning the power on................................................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the display contrast...................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting the volume ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Using headphones......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Operation .................................................. 19
Part Names........................................................................................................................................... 20
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes................................................................................................ 22
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..................................................................................................... 24
Playing the 50 piano preset songs ................................................................................................................................ 24
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs....................................................................................................... 26
Selecting and Playing Voices ...............................................................................................................28
Selecting Voices............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Using the pedals ............................................................................................................................................................29
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS].................................................................. 30
Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE].................................................................................................................................. 32
Combining two voices (Dual mode)............................................................................................................................ 33
Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) ............................................................ 35
Using the metronome................................................................................................................................................... 38
Recording Your Performance............................................................................................................... 39
Recording a New Song.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Recording to [TRACK 1]........................................................................................................................................ 39
Re-recording TRACK 1........................................................................................................................................... 41
Re-recording TRACK 1 partially............................................................................................................................ 42
Recording to [TRACK2]......................................................................................................................................... 43
Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS] .................................................................................. 44
Other recording techniques.......................................................................................................................................... 44
Adding data to or recording over an existing song ............................................................................................... 44
Changing a voice or tempo after recording........................................................................................................... 45
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Adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [SONG BALANCE] ......................... 46
Recording in Dual or Split mode ........................................................................................................................... 47
Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]...................................................................... 48
Clavinova memory.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Basic file operation.................................................................................................................................................. 49
Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory]................................................. 50
Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory... [DeleteSong]................................................................................... 51
Renaming a song...[RenameSong]............................................................................................................................... 52
Changing the type of characters on screen...[CharacterCode]................................................................................... 52
Playing Back Recorded Songs .............................................................................................................. 53
Playing back a song ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Turning track playback on and off............................................................................................................................... 55
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Connecting a personal computer................................................................................................................................. 58
Detailed Settings ................................................ 63
Detailed Settings.................................................................................................................................. 64
Parameter List ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
Making detailed settings ...............................................................................................................................................66
Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING] ........................................................ 68
Correcting note timing [Quantize].............................................................................................................................. 68
Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing [QuickPlay]...................................... 69
Auditioning the channels [ChannelListen] ................................................................................................................. 69
Deleting data from each channel [ChannelClear]....................................................................................................... 69
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly [FromToRepeat] ......................................................................... 69
Playing back a song repeatedly [SongRepeat] .............................................................................................................70
Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]........................................................ 71
Setting the metronome time signature [TimeSignature]............................................................................................ 71
Setting the metronome volume level [MetronomeVolume]...................................................................................... 71
Selecting the metronome voice [MetronomeSound] ................................................................................................. 71
Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING].............................................................................. 72
Setting the octave [Octave]*......................................................................................................................................... 72
Setting the volume level [Volume]*............................................................................................................................. 72
Setting the position of right and left channels [Pan]* ................................................................................................ 73
Fine tuning the pitch (only in Dual mode) [Detune]................................................................................................. 73
Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType]....................................................................................................................... 73
Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]*...................................................................................................................... 73
Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]..................................................................................................................... 74
Setting the chorus depth [ChorusSend]*..................................................................................................................... 74
Setting the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]................................................................................................................... 74
Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] .................................................................................................... 74
Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend]* ................................................................................................... 75
Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*................................................................................................................ 75
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Setting the right pedal function [RPedal].................................................................................................................... 75
Setting the center pedal function [MPedal] ................................................................................................................ 76
Setting the left pedal function [LPedal]....................................................................................................................... 76
Setting the auxiliary pedal function [AuxPedal] ......................................................................................................... 76
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]........................................................................................................................... 77
About MIDI................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Setting the MIDI transmit channel [MidiOutChannel] ............................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port A) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port B) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 79
Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]................................................................................................................ 79
Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect].......................... 79
Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter]................................................................................. 79
Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter] ........................................................................ 80
Executing song data bulk dump [SongBulkDump].................................................................................................... 80
Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup]...................................................................................... 80
Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump].................................................................................................. 80
Other settings ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ............................................................................................................. 81
Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]........................................................................................................................................ 81
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve]............................................................................... 81
Selecting a scale [Scale]................................................................................................................................................. 82
Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth] .................................................................................................. 82
Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth].............................................................. 82
Setting the speed of vibraphone’s vibrato effect [VibraphoneRotorSpeed] ..............................................................83
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone [VibraphonePedalMode]........................................................................ 83
Assigning the START/PAUSE function to a pedal [PedalStart/Pause]...................................................................... 83
Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal [AuxPedalType].................................................................................................... 83
Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint] ....................................... 84
Pitch bend range [PitchBendRange]............................................................................................................................ 84
Replacing the XG voices with preset voices [XGAlternative]..................................................................................... 84
Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] ............................................................................................... 85
Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet] ................................................................................................. 85
Other method for restoring the normal settings......................................................................................................... 85
Message List ......................................................................................................................................... 86
Questions about Operations and Functions........................................................................................89
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Appendix ............................................................ 91
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 92
Preset Voice List ................................................................................................................................... 93
Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split) ................................................................................... 95
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........................................................................ 96
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 99
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application
and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs...............................................“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
Listening to demo songs with different voices............“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Clavinova” .......“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
Listening to my recorded performance ............................................ “Recording to [TRACK 1]” on page 39
“Playing back a song” on page 53
Playing
Using three pedals.............................................................................................“Using the pedals” on page 29
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ................... “Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]” on page 32
Changing tonal color
Viewing the list of voices.................................................................................. “Preset Voice List” on page 93
Simulating a concert hall........................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 31
Combining two voices..................................................... “Combining two voices (Dual mode)” on page 33
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...........................“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 35
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother........................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 30
Adding spread to the sound.................................................................................... “[CHORUS]” on page 31
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part ........... “Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 26
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.......................................“Using the metronome” on page 38
Practicing using your recorded song ..........................................“Recording Your Performance” on page 39
“Turning track playback on and off” on page 55
Recording
Recording your performance...................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 39
Saving recorded songs to memory .....“Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]” on page 48
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
Settings
Making detailed settings for recording and playback
............................................“Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]” on page 68
Making detailed settings for the metronome
......................................... “Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]” on page 71
Making detailed settings for the voices
................................................................. “Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]” on page 72
Making detailed settings for MIDI ....................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 77
Making detailed settings for the Clavinova.........................................................“Other settings” on page 81
Connecting the Clavinova to other devices
What is MIDI?.....................................................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 77
Recording your performance..................................................... “AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 56
Raising the volume .....................................................................“AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 56
Outputting other instruments’ sound from the Clavinova.......... “AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 57
Connecting a computer........................................................ “Connecting a personal computer” on page 58
Assembling
Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova
............................................................. “CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 96
Quick solution
What the Clavinova offers............................................................................. “Application Index” on page 11
“Features” on page 14
Returning to the main screen..............................................................................“[EXIT] button” on page 21
Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting
................................................................“Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]” on page 85
Meaning of the messages........................................................................................ “Message List” on page 86
If you have questions about operations and functions
..............................................................................“Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 89
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... “Troubleshooting” on page 92
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Maintenance
Clean the instrument using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well).
Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, or chemical cloth for cleaning. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber
products on the instrument.
Otherwise, the panel or keys may be discolored or degraded.
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “Precautions” on pages 3-5.
Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. You can move the unit as it
is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you first open the package. Transport the
keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it to the wall and the like.
Included Accessories
“50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
Owner’s Manual
Bench
(included or optional depending on locale)
Reference Booklet
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Features
The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone generation technology for rich, musical
voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the key-
board range. The CLP-970A GrandPiano1 voice features totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full con-
cert grand piano. The CLP-970A GrandPiano1 voice features five velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a
“Soundboard Reverb” (page 31) effect that accurately simulates the resonance of a piano soundboard, “String Reso-
nance” (page 82) that recreates resonance of piano strings, special “Sustain Sampling” (page 82)that samples the
unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and “Key-
off Samples” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The CLP-970A comes much closer to
the sound of a true acoustic piano.
The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop-type personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument. (page 16)
PHONES
A set of standard
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private
practice. (page 18)
EXTRA
TRACK1SONG SELECTDEMO
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
TRACK
TRACKS
2
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
A
FILE
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
SONG
UPDOWN
REC
SETTING
C
TEMPO
CONTRASTB
MAIN
YES
NO
SPLIT
POINT
EXIT
LEFT
D
Connect an optional
pedal here and assign
one of the various
functions to the pedal.
(page 57)
AUX OUT
AUX IN
L/L+RR
L/L+RR
AUX PEDAL
TO HOST
These jacks allow you to connect
an external tone generator to
reproduce the sound via the
Clavinova’s internal sound system
and speakers. (page 57)
E. PIANO/
PIANO
PIANO/
E. PIANO
MALLET
HARPSI-
BASS
CHORD
ORGAN/
HARPSI/
STRINGS
MALLET
VOICE
Mac MIDI
PC-1 PC-2
HOST SELECT
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
ORGAN
SETTING
CHOIR
VOICE
OTHER
BRILLIANCE
BASS
SETTING
SETTING
EFFECT
Connect the pedal
cord here to use the
Clavinova’s pedals.
(page 58)
MIDI
OUT INTHRU
Connect a MIDI device
here to use various
MIDI functions.
(page 58, 61)
(About MIDI—page 77)
POWER
PEDAL
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Connect recording equipment
(such as a cassette tape
recorder) here to record your
performance. (page 56)
This jack and selector switch allow direct
connection to a personal computer for
sequencing and other music applications.
(page 57-62)
Features
The Clavinova includes 50 preset
songs.
This section enables you to listen to
these songs, practice using a
convenient practice function, record
and play back your performance.
(page 24, 39, 53)
[FILE]
Save recorded songs and
manage song files. (page 48)
[METRONOME]
[DEMO]
Demonstration playback
is available for each
voice. (page 22)
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
SONG SELECTDEMO
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
TRACK
1
STOP
SYNCHRO START
TRACK
2
START/
PAUSE
SONG
Use the
metronome
functions.
(page 38)
EXTRA
FILE
TRACKS
SONG
REC
SETTING
METRONOME
TEMPO
The display allows
accurate control
and operation.
(page 21)
MAIN voice gruop buttons
Select voices from 25 internal sounds
including Grand Piano 1. (page 28)
You can also combine two voices at a
time. (page 33)
A
SETTINGSTART/STOP
UPDOWN
C
[CONTRAST]
Adjust the
brightness of
the display
using this
control.
(page 18)
CONTRASTB
YES
NO
D
[MIDI SETTING]
Make detailed MIDI
settings, such as MIDI
receive/transmit
channels. (page 77)
[REVERB]/
[CHORUS]
Add reverb
(reverberation) and
spread (chorus) to
the sound.
(page 31)
ORGAN
MALLET
E. PIANO/
PIANO
HARPSI-
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
SPLIT
PIANO/
POINT
E. PIANO
BASS
ORGAN/
HARPSI/
STRINGS
MALLET
VOICE
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
[MASTER
VOLUME]
Adjust the
volume level
using this
slider.
(page 18)
TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ]
You can shift the pitch
of the entire keyboard
up or down so that the
pitch will match that of
another instrument or
singer, while you play
the same keys.
(page 32)
[SONG SETTING]
Make detailed
settings for song
recording and
playback. (page 68)
TEMPO [DOWN]
[UP]
You can change the
song tempo
(speed).
(page 25, 38, 40, 54)
LEFT voice group buttons/
[SPLIT POINT]
You can play different voices on
the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. (page 35)
[EXIT]
The screen returns to
its main display when
you press this button.
(page 21)
[VOICE
SETTING]
You can make
detailed settings
for tone and
effects.
(page 72)
[OTHER SETTING]
Fine-tune the touch response
and pitch, etc. (page 81)
BRILLIANCE
[ ] [ ]
Adjust the
brightness of
the tone using
these buttons.
(page 30)
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Before Using the Clavinova
Key cover
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
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.
Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or 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. This could
cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
Music stand
To install the music stand:
Hold the upper and bottom sides of the music stand with both hands and insert the peg on the speaker box
into the holes on the rear of the stand.
• The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument.
To remove the music stand:
Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it toward you to remove it.
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