Yamaha CLP-970AM User Manual
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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.
GENERAL ^ ^ |
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Clavinova.
CLP-970A
CLP-970AM
CLP-970AC
Owner's manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
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graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
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
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equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic
ing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral trian
gle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclo
sure that may be of sufficient magni
tude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargable 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 consid
ered 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 knowl
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the man
ufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners respon
sibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indi
cates 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. However, 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 pro
duce 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:
Model
Serial No.
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92-469 ©
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
A
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.
WARNING
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PRECAUTIONS
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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 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 sun
light, 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 phy
sician.
CAUTION
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PRECAUTIONS
I 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.
I 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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Cldvinova.
©YAMAHA
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 Ref^erence Booklet
This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.” Also,
a separate “Reference Booklet” is provided.
Introduction: 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.
Basic Operation: 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.
Detailed Settings:
Appendix:
Reference Booklet: XG Voice List, midi Data Format, etc.
* 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 Manual 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.
“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:
Clavinova Web site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
(For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.)
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.
CLP-970A
Table of contents
Introduction
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
Turning the power on.......................................................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the display contrast..........................................................................................................................................18
Setting the volume............................................................................................................................................................18
Using headphones.............................................................................................................................................................18
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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
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]
Clavinova memory.....................................................................................................................................................48
Basic file operation.....................................................................................................................................................49
Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory]
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
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48
50
Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings......................................................................................................................................64
Parameter List...................................................................................................................................................................64
Making detailed settings ................................................................................................................................................. 66
Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
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 [ChorusOnOf^.........................................................................................................................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]
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
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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]
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
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82
Message List............................................................................................................................................ 86
Questions about Operations and Functions.........................................................................................89
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Table of contents
Appendix
Troubleshooting..............................................................
Preset Voice List.............................................................
Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly.
Index.................................................................................
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91
92
93
95
96
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 demo songs with different voices
Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Clavinova”
Listening to my recorded performance
................................................
..............
...............................................
“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
.........
“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
“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
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
..........................
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother
Adding spread to the sound........................................................................................“[CHORUS]” on page 31
“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 35
...................................................................................
............................
“Preset Voice List” on page 93
“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 30
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo
Practicing using your recorded song
...............
.............................................
“Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 26
..........................................
“Using the metronome” on page 38
“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
Connecl^ing t^he 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
Connecting a computer
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................
“AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 57
“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).
A 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 play
ability 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 GrandPianol 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)
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A set of standard
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private
practice. (page 18)
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Connect an optional
pedal here and assign
one of the various
functions to the pedal.
(page 57)
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!
...........
L/L*!
!
!UX :u)
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)
........... L/L*!
!UX i:
!UX PEDAL
TO HOST HOST SELECT
Connect the pedal
cord here to use the
Clavinova’s pedals.
(page 58)
Connect a MIDI device
here to use various
MIDI functions.
(page 58, 61)
(About MIDI—page 77)
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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)
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)
The display allows
accurate control
and operation.
(page 21)
[MIDI SETTING]
Make detailed MIDI
settings, such as MIDI
receive/transmit
channels. (page 77)
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)
[DEMO]
Demonstration playback
is available for each
voice. (page 22)
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1 ““....
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[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)
[METRONOME]
Use the
metronome
functions.
(page 38)
[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)
[CONTRAST]
Adjust the
brightness of
the display
using this
control.
(page 18)
[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)
[REVERB]/
[CHORUS]
Add reverb
(reverberation) and
spread (chorus) to
the sound.
(page 31)
BRILLIANCE
[ ◄ ] [ ►]
Adjust the
brightness of
the tone using
these buttons.
(page 30)
LEFT voice group buttons/ [SPLIT POINT]
You can play different voices on
the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. (page 35)
[OTHER SETTING]
Fine-tune the touch response
and pitch, etc. (page 81)
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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.
^ 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.
16 CLP-970A
Before Using the Clavinova
Turning the power on
1. Connect the power cable.
First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of
the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall.
In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in
your area.
(The shape of plug differs
depending on locale.)
WARNING!
Make sure your CLP-970A is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on
the name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main key
board unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. Connecting the unit to the
wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, con
tact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!
The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970A may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased. (In
some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify
the plug provided with the CLP-970A. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Turn on the power to the Clavinova.
Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn the power on.
• The screen located in the center of the front panel and the power indica
tor located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
Power indicator
[POWER] switch
Power indicator
If you close the key cover
without turning the power
off, the power indicator
remains lit, indicating that
the power is still on.
TTT
A B
- +
TTT
NO YES
■
C D
When you turn on the power to the Clavinova, a voice name
appears on the screen.
Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova.
• The screen and the power indicator turn off.
CLP-970A 17
Before Using the Clavinova
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD.
Use this knob.
TERMINOLOGY
CONTRAST:
difference between bright
ness and darkness
Setting the volume
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of
the front panel to the left or right.
TERMINOLOGY
MASTER VOLUME:
A Do not use the Clavinova at
(<|^ MASTER VOLUME
The level decreases. The level increases.
a high volume level for a
long period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
The volume level of the
entire keyboard sound
TIP
You can also adjust the
[PHONES] output level and
the AUX IN input level using
the [MASTER VOLUME]
slider.
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to
one of the [PHONES] jacks. When
the headphones are plugged into
either of the [PHONES] jacks, the
internal speaker system is automat
ically shut off.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
Two sets of standard stereo head
phones can be plugged in. (If you
are using only one pair of head
phones, you can plug them into
either of these jacks.)
18 CLP-970A
Basic Operation
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Part Names
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3 [DEMO].......................................................P22
4 TRANSPOSE H] ^]
5 SONG SELECT ^] ^].......................P24, 39, 53
6 SONG BALANCE H] ^]
7 [TRACK1] [TRACK2] /
8 [FILE]..........................................................P48
9 SONG [STOP] /
0 [REC]............................................................P40
A [SONG SETTING]........................................P68
B METRONOME [START/STOP] /
C TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
D LCD buttons A [-] [+] / B [- (NO)] [+ (YES)] /
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[EXTRA TRACKS]
[START/PAUSE]
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P28, 41-46, 55
P24, 40, 54
P32
P46
[SETTING]............................................P38, 71
.............
P25, 38, 40, 54
C [-] [+] / D [-] [+].......................................P21
G [EXIT]............................................................P21
H Voice group buttons for the MAIN
section
I [SPLIT POINT]
.......................................................
..............................................
P28
P36
J Voice group buttons for the LEFT
section
K [VOICE SETTING]
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P35
P72
L [REVERB]....................................................P31
M [CHORUS]..................................................P31
N BRILLIANCE H] ^]
......................................
P30
O [MIDI SETTING]...........................................P77
P [OTHER SETTING]
.....................................
P81
Q [PHONES]....................................................P18
R Soft pedal....................................................P29
S Sostenuto pedal
.........................................
P29
T Damper pedal..............................................P29
Connectors
U AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R]
V AUX IN [R] [L/L+R]
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P56
P57
W [AUX PEDAL]............................................P57
® [TO HOST]..................................................P57
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L/L+R R
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AUX OUT AUX IN
L/L+R
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GENERAL
Q!S! GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI stan
dard which guarantees that any data conforming to the
standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible
tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI
IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play “GM
System Level 1”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A
and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.
Y HOST SELECT
Z MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU]
[ [PEDAL]
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P57
P58
P58
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XG Format
XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and
improves on the “GM System Level 1” standard with greater voice handling
capacity, expressive control, and effect capability while retaining full compati
bility with GM.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST
connector on the CLP-970A to play “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.
D LCD buttons
E LCD
Use the LCD button A, B, C, or D to select the contents displayed on the LCD.
Check the screen located in the center of the top panel after every operation. A
voice name appears on the screen when you turn on the power to the unit.
A B
> ^
C
^NO YES
■ zx
D
G[EXIT] button
When you press this button, the unit returns to the default screen (the screen that indicates a voice
name(s) and is displayed when the power is turned on).
CLP-970A 21
Listening to the Demonstration
Tunes
The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups.
Refer to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs.
Demonstration tunes
Voice group Tunes Composer
PIANO Chanson de I’adieu F.F. Chopin
E.PIANO/BASS Original
HARPSICHORD Le Coucou L.C. Daguin
MALLET Original
ORGAN Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2 G.F. Handel
STRINGS/CHOIR Original
1 4
-
-
-
^ o MAIN voice
2 3 group buttons
3
Procedure
1. Engage the demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode.
The MAIN voice group (upper row) button indicators light up in
sequence.
A
- +
■Deno 1
- +
BSelectHainUoiceButton |
C
2. Select a tune and start playback.
Press the voice group button (upper row) of the desired
demonstration tune.
The corresponding voice button indicator lights up and playback
starts. Until you stop playback, the selected tune will be played
repeatedly using different voices (in the following order: PIANO ->
E. PIANO/BASS ^ HARPSICHORD ^ MALLET ^ ORGAN ^
STRINGS/CHOIR).
-
B
- +
NO YES
D
TERMINOLOGY
Mode:
A mode is a status under
which you can execute a
certain function. In demo
mode, you can play back
demonstration tunes.
NOTE
To adjust the volume level of
the demo songs, use the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider.
22 CLP-970A
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
3.
4.
Stop the playback.
Press the button of the voice group being played or the
[STOP] button.
Exit from demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] or [EXIT] button to exit from demo
mode.
CLP-970A 23
Listening to 50 Piano Preset
Songs
The Clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 24) or
use them for practice (page 26). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the Clavinova” that contains
the scores for 50 piano preset songs.
Playing the 50 piano preset songs
1 METRONOME [START/STOP]
I
Procedure
1. Select a song.
Press one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to
select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050.
Song select screen
The song number appears on the display.
2. Play a preset song.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback.
3 2
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
the number of measures
4
TERMINOLOGY
Song:
On the Clavinova, perfor
mance data is called a
“Song.” This includes dem
onstration tunes and piano
preset tunes.
TIP
You can also use the C
[-]/[+] buttons to select a
song after pressing the
[SONG SELECT] button.
[P-000: NewSong] is a
blank song provided for
you to record your perfor
mance. (See
Use the SongRepeat
parameter in the “SONG
SETTING” menu to
select repeat playback of
all songs or repeat play
back of a single song.
(See page 70.)
page 39.)
24 CLP-970A
TIP
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song
playback. You can change the
voice playing on the keyboard.
Adjusting the tempo
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback
tempo as required. The default tempo (the song’s original tempo) is set when
you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Press either of the SONG SELECT ]/^n ] buttons to return to the song
select screen.
Mn " VCQ »
- +
D
3. Stop the song playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of a song,
press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the
[START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button.
Fast forward and rewind
You can perform the following operations in the song select screen:
• Use the B [-]/[+] buttons to move back and forth (rewind and fast for
ward) through the song while the song is played or stopped.
• Press the SONG SELECT ^^ ] or the C [-] button during playback to
restart playback from the top of the song.
• Press the SONG SELECT ] or the C [+] button during playback to start
playback from the next song.
• Press the SONG SELECT ] or the C [-] button while playback is
stopped in the middle of the song to locate the top of the song.
TP
You can also use the □[-]/[+]
buttons to change the tempo.
NOTE
Resetting the tempo
Whenever you select a new
preset song, the tempo is
automatically reset to the
song's original value.
4.
Return to the default screen.
Press the [EXIT] button.
TERMINOLOGY
Default screen:
The default screen is a voice
select screen (page 28) that
appears when you turn on
the power to the Clavinova.
CLP-970A 25
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and
right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off)
on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK 1] and the left-hand part is played by [TRACK 2].
1
3 2
procedure
1.
2.
Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or
[TRaCK2] button to turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indica
tors light up, indicating that you can play back both parts. When you
press one of the buttons to turn off playback, the corresponding but
ton indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is muted.
Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on and off.
Start playback and playing.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play the
part you just turned off.
Starting playback automatically as you start playing the
keyboard (Synchro Start)
You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This
is called the “Synchro Start” function.
To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the
[STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button. The [START/
PAUSE] indicator flashes.
Now play the keyboard. Playback starts simultaneously.
To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while
the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode.
TIP
You can turn parts on or off,
even during playback.
TERMINOLOGY
Synchro:
Synchronous;occurring at the
same time
26 CLP-970A
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
3. Stop playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle
of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by
pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press
the button.
You can also assign a phrase in a song to repeatedly practice that part. Refer to
the [FromToRepeat] option in the “SONG SETTING” menu on page 69.
Resetting the part play
back
Both parts are automatically
turned ON whenever you
select a new song.
CLP-970A 27
Selecting and Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
2 1
Procedure
1. Select a voice group.
Press one of the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row).
2. Select a voice.
Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to select a voice.
Voice group Voice name Voice group Voice name
PIANO
E.PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI
CHORD
GrandPiano1 Vibraphone
GrandPiano2 MALLET Marimba
E.Piano1 Celesta
E.Piano2 PipeOrganPrincipal
SynthPiano PipeOrganFlute1
WoodBass ORGAN PipeOrganFlute2
ElectricBass PipeOrganTutti
Bass&Cymbal JazzOrgan
Harpsichord8' Strings
Harpsichord8'+4' SynthStrings
ElectricClavichord
STRINGS/
CHOIR
SlowStrings
Choir
SlowChoir
Scat
MAIN voice
group buttons
TIP
To learn characteristics of
the voices, listen to demo
songs for each voice group
(
page 22). Refer to “Preset
Voice List” on page 93 for
more information on charac
teristics of each preset voice.
TERMINOLOGY
Voice
On the Clavinova, a voice
means “tone” or “tonal color.”
TIP
You can control the loudness
of a voice by how hard you
play the keyboard, although
different playing styles (touch
sensitivities) have little or no
effect with the sound of cer
tain musical instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on
page 93.
28 CLP-970A
Using the pedals
The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto
pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive
effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
Damper (right) pedal
When you press the damper pedal, the notes
you play have a longer sustain.
When you select Grand Piano 1, pressing the
damper pedal activates the instrument’s special
“Sustain Samples” to accurately recreate the
unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s
soundboard and strings.
t
When you press the damper
pedal here, the notes you
play before you release the
pedal have a longer sustain.
Selecting and Playing Voices
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 PEDAL jack
on the unit (see step 5 on
page 97). Also, make sure
that the RPedal parameter
in the “VOICE SETTING”
menu is set to ON (see page
75).
Sostenuto (center) pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard
and press the sostenuto pedal while holding
the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as
the pedal is held. All subsequent notes will
not sustain.
f
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the
note(s), the notes will sustain
as long as you hold the pedal.
Soft pedal (left)
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes
played while the pedal is pressed. (The soft pedal will not affect notes that are
already playing when it is pressed. Press the pedal immediately before you
play the target notes.)
With the Vibraphone and Jazz Organ voices, this pedal turns vibrato on and
off or toggles the speed of vibrato. (See page 76.)
You can adjust the depth of
the resonance produced by
the “Sustain Samples” using
the Sustain Sampling Depth
parameter in the “OTHER
SETTING” menu. (See page
82.)
TIP
You can assign a function to
each pedal via the “R
Pedal”, “M Pedal”, and “L
Pedal” parameters in the
“VOICE SETTING” menu.
(See page 75, 76.)
TIP
The center and left pedals
can also be assigned to
song start/stop operation
(START/PAUSE function) via
the “PedalStart/Pause”
parameter in the “OTHER
SETTING” menu (on page
83).
CLP-970A 29
Selecting and Playing Voices
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS]
The Effect function enables you to add expression to the sound. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance,
Reverb, and Chorus.
[BRILLIANCE]
[REVERB] [CHORUS]
BRILLIANCE [^] 1^^]
You can use this control to adjust the brilliance of the tone and change the tonality to suit your preference.
Procedure
Press one of the BRILLIANCE ^]/ ^] buttons to select the
desired tonality.
B
- +
NO YES
- +
D
Dark
....................
Mellow
Normal
Bright
Metallic
................
................
..................
...............
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen.
Dark tone
Soft and mellow tone
Standard tone
Bright tone
Sharp metallic tone
You can also use the D [-]/
[+] buttons after you press
one of the [BRILLIANCE]
buttons to select the desired
option.
Normal setting = Normal
Normal setting:
The “Normal setting” refers
to the default setting (factory
setting) obtained when you
first turn on the power to the
Clavinova.
If you select [Bright] or
[Metallic] as the type of bril
liance, the volume level will
increase slightly. Under this
condition, if you raise the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider
setting, the sound may
become distorted. In this
case, lower the volume
accordingly.
T^IP
TIP
TERMINOLOGY
NOTE
30 CLP-97QA
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