Yamaha Audio CLP-950M, CLP-950C, CLP-930, CLP-950 User Manual

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
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.
WICHTIG
Überprüfung der Stromversorgung
Vergewissern Sie sich vor dem An­schließen an das Stromnetz, daß die örtliche Netzspannung den Betriebsspannungswerten auf dem Typenschild an der Unterseite des In­struments entspricht. In bestimmten Verkaufsgebieten ist das Instrument mit einem Spannungswähler an der Unterseite neben der Netzkabel­durchführung ausgestattet. Falls vor­handen, muß der Spannungswähler auf die örtliche Netzspannung einge­stellt werden. Der Spannungswähler wurde werkseitig auf 240 V voreinge­stellt. Zum Verstellen drehen Sie den Spannungsregler mit einem Schlitz­schraubendreher, bis der Zeiger auf den korrekten Spannungswert weist.
IMPORTANT
Contrôler la source d’alimentation
Vérifiez que la tension spécifiée sur le panneau inférieur correspond à la tension du secteur. Dans certai­nes régions, l’instrument peut être équipé d’un sélecteur de tension si­tué sur le panneau inférieur du cla­vier à proximité du cordon d’alimen­tation. Vérifiez que ce sélecteur est bien réglé en fonction de la tension secteur de votre région. Le sélec­teur de tension est réglé sur 240 V au départ d’usine. Pour modifier ce réglage, utilisez un tournevis à lame plate pour tourner le sélecteur afin de mettre l’indication correspondant à la tension de votre région vis à vis du repère triangulaire situé sur le panneau.
ESPAÑOL
IMPORTANTE
Verifique la alimentación de corriente
Asegúrese de que tensión de ali­mentación de CA de su área corres­ponde con la tensión especificada en la placa de características del panel inferior. En algunas zonas puede haberse incorporado un selector de tensión en el panel inferior de la unidad del teclado principal, cerca del cable de alimentación. Asegúrese de que el selector de tensión esté ajustado a la tensión de su área. El selector de tensión se ajusta a 240V cuando la unidad sale de fábrica. Para cambiar el ajuste, emplee un destorni­llador de cabeza “recta” para girar el selector de modo que aparezca la tensión correcta al lado del indicador del panel.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these 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.
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 works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and con­sult your dealer before requesting service.
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.
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 per­formance 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 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:
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.
CLP-950/950M/950C
CLP-930
Model _____________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________
92-469 1
Purchase Date ______________________________
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-con­nector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause over­heating in the outlet.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the inter­nal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might acciden­tally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wip­ing cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instru­ment, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a finger or hand in the key cover gap.
• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly pro­cess. Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might re­sult in damage to the instrument or even injury.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncom­fortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
USING THE BENCH (if included)
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step­ladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them periodically using the included tool.
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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CLP-950/930
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure.
The Clavinova CLP-950/930 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability with Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone generation technology on the CLP-950 and “AWM Stereo Sampling” on the CLP-930 for rich, musical voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard which provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. The grand piano voices feature totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert grand piano. The CLP-950 GRAND PIANO 1 voice features multiple velocity-switched samples (Dy­namic Sampling), a “Soundboard Reverb” effect which accurately simulates the resonance of a piano soundboard, special “Sustain Samples” which recreate 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.
Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously.
Split mode (CLP-950) allows different voices to be played by the left and right hands.
Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice.
2-track digital recorder lets you record and play back anything you play on the keyboard.
MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
Built-in computer interface for direct connection to personal computers running advanced music software. The music stand can be removed to allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other equipment on top of the instrument.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read
this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
* The models CLP-950M and CLP-950C will be referred to as the CLP-950 in this Owner’s Manual.
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.
Included Accessories
Owner’s Manual
Bench (included or optional depending on locale)
“50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
“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 Home Page:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
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CLP-950/930
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Contents

The Control Panel .......................................................... 6
Connections ................................................................... 8
Key Cover & Music Stand ............................................ 10
Selecting & Playing Voices .......................................... 11
Playing the Demonstration Tunes ................................ 12
Voice Demo .............................................................. 12
Preset Song .............................................................13
Preset Song A-B Repeat......................................... 14
Preset Song Part Cancel ........................................ 15
Synchro Start .....................................................15
Left Pedal Start/Stop ......................................... 15
The Dual Mode ............................................................ 16
Other Dual Mode Functions............................... 16
The Split Mode (CLP-950) ............................................... 17
Selecting the Right and Left Voices ...................17
Setting the Split Point ........................................ 17
Other Split Mode Functions ...............................17
Reverb ........................................................................ 18
Adjusting Reverb Depth..................................... 18
The Effect .................................................................... 19
Adjusting Effect Depth .......................................19
Brilliance (CLP-950) ........................................................ 19
The Pedals................................................................... 20
Damper (Right) Pedal ........................................20
Sostenuto (Center) Pedal ..................................20
Soft (Left) Pedal................................................. 20
Touch Sensitivity ......................................................... 21
Transposition ............................................................... 21
Tuning ......................................................................... 22
Tuning Up........................................................... 22
Tuning Down ...................................................... 22
To Restore Standard Pitch .................................22
The Metronome & Tempo Control ................................ 23
The Metronome ........................................................23
Metronome Time Signature ...............................23
Metronome Volume Function .............................23
Tempo Control ......................................................... 23
Using the User Song Recorder ..................................... 24
Recording ................................................................ 24
Changing the Initial Settings ..............................25
Erasing a Single Track ....................................... 25
Playback................................................................... 26
Synchro Start .....................................................26
Left Pedal Start/Stop ......................................... 26
The Function Mode ...................................................... 27
To Select a Function … ......................................27
F1: Tuning ................................................................ 28
F2: Scale .................................................................. 28
F2.1: Scale ........................................................... 28
F2.2: Base Note ................................................... 28
F3: Dual Mode Functions ....................................... 29
F3.1: Dual Balance ...............................................29
F3.2: Dual Detune ................................................ 29
F3.3: 1st Voice Octave Shift ................................. 29
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift ................................ 29
F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth ................................. 30
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth ................................ 30
F3.7: Reset ...........................................................30
F4: CLP-950 Split Mode Functions ........................30
F4.1: Split Point .................................................... 30
F4.2: Split Balance ............................................... 30
F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift ..............................31
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift ................................ 31
F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth ..............................31
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth ................................ 31
F4.7: Damper Range ............................................31
F4.8: Reset ...........................................................31
F4: CLP-930 Left Pedal Mode .................................31
F5: CLP-950 Pedal Functions .................................32
F5.1: Left Pedal Mode .......................................... 32
F5.2: Sustain Sample Depth ................................ 32
F5: CLP-930 Metronome Volume ............................32
F6: CLP-950 Metronome Volume ............................32
F6: CLP-930 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ..... 32
F7: CLP-950 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ..... 32
F7: CLP-930 MIDI Functions................................... 33
F8: CLP-950 MIDI Functions................................... 33
A Brief Introduction to MIDI ............................... 33
F7.1/F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection ........33
F7.2/F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection ........ 33
F7.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ........................ 34
F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF .................. 34
F7.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF .................... 35
F7.6/F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose .....................35
F7.7/F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit ......................... 35
F7.8/F8.8: Bulk Data Dump ..................................35
F8: CLP-930 Backup Functions ............................. 36
F9: CLP-950 Backup Functions ............................. 36
F8.1/F9.1: Voice ................................................... 36
F8.2/F9.2: MIDI .................................................... 36
F8.3/F9.3: Tuning ..................................................36
F8.4/F9.4: Pedal ................................................... 36
Connecting to a Personal Computer ............................. 37
Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer
Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer
Using a USB Interface (such as the Yamaha UX256)
.... 37
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Factory Preset Recall .................................................. 40
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 40
Options & Expander Modules ...................................... 40
Voice Descriptions ............................................................. 41
Demo Song List ..................................................................42
Factory Setting List............................................................ 42
MIDI Data Format................................................................ 43
MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................... 47
CLP-950: Keyboard Stand Assembly ............................... 48
CLP-930: Keyboard Stand Assembly ............................... 54
Specifications .....................................................................60
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CLP-950/930
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The Control Panel

CLP-930
CLP-
930
MIN
MAX
+
ON ON –/NO PRESET
STOP
/YESSTART/
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
START/
RECTEMPO/FUNCTION TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
STOP
2
MASTER VOLUME DEMO
2
CLP-950
CLP-
950
MIN MELLOW BRIGHT
MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE DEMO
MAX
23
CLP-
950
MIN MELLOW BRIGHT
MAX
MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE DEMO
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
Tuning keys (See page 22)
PHONES jacks on bottom panel (see page 10)
ON ON –/NO PRESET
TRANSPOSE
FUNCTION
TRANSPOSE
67 8 9 0@!
5
4
ON ON –/NO PRESET
FUNCTION
TRANSPOSE
67 8 9 0@!
5
4
+
TRACK1TRACK
/YESSTART/
START/
RECTEMPO/FUNCTION TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
SONG
STOP
FUNCTION
METRONOME SONG VOICE REVERB TOUCHEFFECT
2
STOP
METRONOME SONG
STOP
METRONOME SONG
GRAND
GRAND
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
VIBRA-
CHURCH
JAZZ
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
STRINGS CHOIR WOOD
CHORD
PHONE
ORGAN
ORGAN
+
/YESSTART/
HARD
CHORUS
E. BASS SPLIT
ROOM
BASS
PHASER
HALL 1
MEDIUM
TREMOLO
HALL 2
DELAY
SOFT
STAGE
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
POWER
START/
STOP
RECTEMPO/FUNCTION TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
2
1
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
CLP-950
1 [POWER] Switch
Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially turned ON, a voice selector LED will light, and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard will light.
2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by the Clavinova’s internal stereo sound system. The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 10).
3 [BRILLIANCE] Control (CLP-950)
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or “timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone to a bright tone.
4 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of different demonstration
sequences for each of the Clavinova’s voices. See page 12 for details.
5 [TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals).
6 [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions — including the MIDI functions — that significantly enhance versatility and playability. See page 27 for details.
7 METRONOME [START/STOP] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼, ] buttons are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound. The [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of the metronome if used while the METRONOME [START/STOP] button is held — page 23.
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GRAND
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
PIANO
VIBRA-
CHURCH
CHORD
PHONE
VOICE REVERB TOUCHEFFECT
ORGAN
STRINGS CHOIR
#
ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE
%^
CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO DELAY
HARD MEDIUM SOFT
&
The Control Panel
*
GRAND
GRAND
PIANO 1
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
PIANO 2
CHORD
VIBRA-
CHURCH
JAZZ
PHONE
ORGAN
VOICE REVERB TOUCHEFFECT
STRINGS CHOIR WOOD
ORGAN
BASS
#$
8 [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼, ▲] Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome function as well as the playback tempo of the re­corder function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280 beats per minute — page 23. These same buttons are also used to select functions — page 27.
9 [–/NO], [+/YES] Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other parameters.
E. BASS SPLIT
ROOM
CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO DELAY
HARD MEDIUM SOFT
&
HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE
%^
There is also a dual mode in which two voices can be played simultaneously across the full range of the keyboard (see page 16 for details), and a split mode on the CLP-950 which allows different voices to be played by the left and right hands (see page 17 for details).
$ [SPLIT] Button (CLP-950)
Engages the split mode, in which different voices can be played on the left- and right-hand sections of the keyboard. See page 17 for details.
Soft pedal
Damper pedal
Sostenuto pedal
0 [PRESET SONG] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in this mode you can use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select from 50 songs.
! TRACK [1] and [2] Buttons
The Clavinova has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to select the track(s) to be recorded or played back. See page 24 for details.
@ SONG [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the Clavinova’s user song recorder, letting you record and play back just about anything you play on the keyboard.
# Voice Selectors
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select the corresponding voice. The voice selector LED will light to indicate which voice is currently se­lected.
% [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. See page 18 for details.
^ [EFFECT] Button
This button selects a number of effects which can give your sound greater depth and animation.
& [TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the touch response of the Clavinova to match your playing style. See page 21 for details.
* Pedals
The soft (left), sostenuto (center) and damper (right) pedals provide a range of expressive control capabilities similar to the pedal functions on an acoustic piano. See page 20 for details.
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CLP-950/930
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Connections

CAUTION
• Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power for all compo­nents. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all-volume levels to minimum.
CLP-930 Bottom Panel
RL
AUX OUT
/
L+R
RL
AUX IN
12 3 4 5
CLP-950 Bottom Panel
IN OUT THRU
MIDI
Stereo System
/
L+R
HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI
MIDI
Mac
PC-1 PC-2
TO HOST HOST SELECT
PC-1PC-2
MacMIDI
RL/L+R
AUX IN
INOUTTHRU
RL/L+R
AUX OUT
1234
1 AUX OUT L/L+R and R Jacks
The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the Clavinova for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. If you will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use only the L/L+R jack. When a plug is inserted into the L/ L+R jack only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined and deliv­ered via the L/L+R jack so you don’t lose any of the Clavinova’s sound.
PEDAL
DOU-10
RL/L+R
AUX OUT
CLP-930
CLP-930
/
L+R
RL
AUX IN
CAUTION
• When the Clavinova’s AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external sound system,
first turn the Clavinova power on, and then the power to the external amplifier/ speaker system. Reverse this order when turning the power off.
• The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to the AUX IN jacks, either directly
or through external equipment.
• The AUX OUT jack signal is not controlled by the Clavinova’s volume or brilliance (CLP-950) control. Use the volume control on the external audio equipment to adjust the level.
2 AUX IN L/L+R and R Jacks
These jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator module such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from the external tone generator module are connected to the AUX IN L/L+R and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be reproduced via the Clavinova’s internal sound system and speakers. A line-level mono source can be connected to the L/L+R jack.
CAUTION
• When the Clavinova’s AUX IN jacks are connected to an external source, first turn the
power to the external device on, and then the power to the Clavinova. Reverse this order when turning the power off.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is controlled by the Clavinova’s volume and brilliance (CLP-950) controls. Reverb and effect functions will have no affect.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks.
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Personal Computer
MIDIMac
PC-2PC-1
HOST SELECTTO HOST
Connections
3 TO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a per­sonal computer for sequencing and other music applications — without the need for a separate MIDI interface. See page 37 for details.
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MIDI
DOU-10
INOUTTHRU
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can be used to control the Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector re­transmits any data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing “chaining” of several MIDI instruments or other devices. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the Clavinova (e.g. note and velocity data produced by playing the Clavinova keyboard).
More details on MIDI are given in “MIDI Functions” on page 33.
5 PEDAL Jack (CLP-930)
This terminal is for connecting the pedal cord from the pedal box (refer to the “Keyboard Stand Assembly” on pages 55-59).
4 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors
PHONES Jacks
(Bottom Panel)
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into either of the PHONES jacks.
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Key Cover & Music Stand

Key Cover
To open the key cover:
ZLift the cover slightly.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover.
CLP-930
CAUTION
Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release it until it is fully opened or closed.
Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit.
Do not place objects on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key cover may fall inside
the main unit when the cover is opened and may not be able to be removed. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
XSlide the cover open.
To close the key cover:
ZSlide the cover toward you.
XGently lower the cover over the keys.
the instrument by inserting it into the holes at the top of panel.
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Music Stand
The Clavinova is supplied with a music stand that can be attached to
NOTE
• The music stand can be removed to allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other equipment on top of the instrument.

Selecting & Playing Voices

Turn Power On...................................................................................................
CLP-950
GRAND
GRAND
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
POWER
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
CHORD
VIBRA-
PHONE
CHURCH
ORGAN
into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to turn the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
light, and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard will light.
Set the Volume ..................................................................................................
between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable listening level.
Select a Voice .....................................................................................................
JAZZ
STRINGS CHOIR WOOD
ORGAN
After making sure that the Clavinova’s AC cord is properly plugged
When the power is turned ON, one of the voice selector LEDs will
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors.
• See “Voice Descriptions” on page 41.
NOTE
E. BASS
BASS
ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE
REVERB
MELLOW BRIGHT
CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO DELAY
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
Play................................................................................................................................
The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to how “hard” you play the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the selected voice.
NOTE
• Some voices do not have keyboard touch response. See “Voice Descrip­tions” on page 41 for details.
Add Effects As Required .......................................................................
You can add or change reverb, effects and brilliance (CLP-950) as desired by using the [REVERB] button (page 18), [EFFECT] button (page 19) and the [BRILLIANCE] control (page 19).
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes

Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the Clavinova’s voices. There are also 50 preset songs that you can play individually, all in sequence, or in random order. The “50 greats for the Clavinova” score collection provided with the Clavinova includes the written scores for all 50 preset songs. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes.
NOTE
• The demo or preset song mode cannot be engaged while a user song recorder (page 24) is in use.
• No MIDI reception occurs in the demo/preset song mode.
• The demo/preset song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
* See page 42 for a complete listing of the demo tunes.

Voice Demo

CLP-930
GRAND
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
PIANO
CHORD
DEMO
VOICE
VIBRA-
PHONE
CHURCH
ORGAN
STRINGS CHOIR
Engage the Demo Mode .........................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode — the voice
selector indicators will flash in sequence.
Play a Voice Demo.........................................................................................
Press one of the voice selectors to start playback of all songs starting from the corresponding voice demo tune — featuring the voice nor­mally selected by that voice selector button. (If you press the SONG [START/STOP] button instead of a voice selector button, the GRAND PIANO 1 (GRAND PIANO: CLP-930) demo tune will begin play­back.) The indicator of the selected voice selector button will flash during playback, and “- - -” will appear on the LED display. You can start playback of any other voice demo tune during playback by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button or the voice selector of the currently playing demo.
NOTE
• Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-950) to adjust the brilliance (page 19).
DEMO
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Exit From the Demo Mode....................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the demo mode and return to
the normal play mode.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes

Preset Song

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–/NO PRESET
/YES START/
+
/YES START/
–/NO PRESET
TRACK1TRACK
SONG
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
SONG
SONG
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
Engage the Preset Song Mode .......................................................
STOP
REC
2
Press the [PRESET SONG] button to engage the preset song mode
— the [PRESET SONG], TRACK [1] and [2] indicators will light.
Play a Preset Song .......................................................................................
REC
STOP
2
To play any of the 50 preset songs provided, use the [–/NO], [+/YES] buttons to select the number of the tune you want to play (the number will appear on the LED display), then press the SONG [START/STOP] button. Playback will stop automatically when playback of the selected preset song has finished.
Select “ALL” instead of a number to play all preset songs in sequence, or select “rnd” to continuously play all preset songs in random order. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
• Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
• You can use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION playback tempo as required. This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from “-50” through “- - -” to “50” at maximum; the range will differ depending on the selected song.
• The default tempo “- - -” is automatically selected whenever a new preset song is selected, or playback of a new preset song begins during “
rnd
” playback.
• You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. The voice playing on the keyboard can be changed.
• You can change the Brilliance control (CLP-950) and Reverb type that is applied to the voice you play on the keyboard and for the preset song playback. You can change the Effect type and Touch sensitivity that is applied to the voice you play on the keyboard. When a new preset song is selected or a new preset song is automatically started in continuous play, the HALL 1 reverb type will automatically be selected.
▼,▲
] buttons to adjust the
ALL
” or
+
–/NO PRESET
/YES START/
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
2
STOP
REC
Exit From the Preset Song Mode..................................................
Press the [PRESET SONG] button to exit from the preset song mode,
the indicator will go off, and return to the normal play mode.
SONG
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes

Preset Song A-B Repeat

specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases.
Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase..............................
ON
FUNCTION
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
at the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat. This sets the “A” point (“A-” will appear on the display).
[FUNCTION] button before starting playback.
The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a
Select and play a preset song, then press the [FUNCTION] button
To set the “A” point at the very beginning of the song, press the
ON
FUNCTION
+
–/NO PRESET
/YES START/
SONG
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
TRACK1TRACK
SONG
Specify the End (B) of the Phrase ...............................................
Press the [FUNCTION] button a second time at the end of the phrase. This sets the “B” point (“A-b” will appear on the display). At this point repeat playback will begin between the specified A and B points. The metronome will sound when playback begins to give you a tempo reference. However, if playback repeats from the beginning of the song, there will be no tempo reference from metronome.
To set the B point at the song’s end, press the [FUNCTION] button after song playback is complete and before “A- ” disappears from the display.
Stop Playback....................................................................................................
STOP
REC
2
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback while retaining the specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume if the SONG [START/STOP] button is then pressed again.
To cancel the A and B points press the [FUNCTION] button once.
NOTE
• The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected.
• The A-B Repeat function cannot be used during “
ALL
” or “
rnd
” playback.
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes

Preset Song Part Cancel

The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by TRACK [1] track, and the left-hand part is played by TRACK [2] track.
Turn the Desired Part Off.......................................................................
STOP
REC
Press the TRACK [1] or [2] button to turn the corresponding part off
— the corresponding indicator will go out (these buttons alternately toggle the corresponding part on and off).
NOTE
• The parts can be turned on or off even during playback.
• The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during “
rnd
” playback.
• The “Preset Song Part Cancel Volume” function described on page 32 can be used to set the canceled part so that it plays at a volume from “0” (no sound) to “20”. The default setting is “5”.
• Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is selected.
ALL
” or
2
+
–/NO PRESET
/YES START/
+
–/NO PRESET
/YES START/
TRACK1TRACK
SONG
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
SONG
SONG
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
STOP
REC
2
Start/Stop Playback.....................................................................................
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start and stop playback
as required.

Synchro Start .....................................................................................................

STOP
REC
2
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the se­lected preset song will begin automatically as soon as you start playing on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the SONG [START/ STOP] button while holding the part button corresponding to the part which is ON. A dot will appear in the lower right corner of the display. (Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Syncro Start function.)
Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the key­board.
NOTE
• If you hold a track button which is OFF while pressing the SONG [START/ STOP] button, that track will be turned ON and the Synchro Start mode will be engaged.

Left Pedal Start/Stop ..................................................................................

The left pedal can be assigned to start and stop preset song playback via the “Left Pedal Mode” function described on pages 31 (CLP-930) and 32 (CLP-950).
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The Dual Mode

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The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across
the entire range of the keyboard.
AND
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
NO 2
CHORD
VIBRA-
PHONE
CHU
OR
Voice numbering priority
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
GRAND
GRAND
PIANO 1
E. PIANO1E. PIANO2HARPSI-
PIANO 2
CHORD
VIBRA­PHONE
CHURCH
ORGAN
VOICE
JAZZ
STRINGS CHOIR WOOD
ORGAN
BASS
CLP-950
E. BASS
To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode is active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single voice selector.
According to the voice numbering priority as shown in the diagram on the left, lower valued voice numbers will be designated as the 1st Voice (the other voice will be designated as the 2nd Voice).
NOTE
• The dual and split modes (CLP-950) cannot be engaged at the same time.
[EFFECT] in the Dual Mode
Depending upon the conditions one effect type will take priority over the other. Depth will be decided according to the depth default value of the voice combination. However, using function F3 (see page 29) you can change the depth value for each voice as you like.
Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/ YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button — see page 19) will be applied to the 1st Voice only.
[REVERB] in the Dual Mode The reverb type assigned to the 1st Voice will take priority over the other.
(If the reverb is set to OFF, the 2nd Voice’s reverb type will be in affect.)
Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/
YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button — see page 18) will be applied to the 1st Voice only.

Other Dual Mode Functions ...............................................................

The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of other dual-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for details.
• Dual Balance ................................................. 29
• Dual Detune .................................................. 29
• 1st Voice Octave Shift ................................... 29
• 2nd Voice Octave Shift .................................. 29
• 1st Voice Effect Depth ................................... 30
• 2nd Voice Effect Depth .................................. 30
• Reset ............................................................. 30
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The Split Mode (CLP-950)

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The split mode makes it possible to play two different voices on the keyboard — one with the left hand and another with the right hand. The Left Voice is played on all keys to the left of (and including) a specified “split point” key, while the Right Voice is played on all keys to the right of the split point key.
PSI-
SPLIT
indicator lights. The split mode can be turned off at any time by pressing the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out.
To activate the split mode simply press the [SPLIT] button so that its
NOTE
• The dual and split modes cannot be engaged at the same time.

Selecting the Right and Left Voices.....................................................

The voice that was selected before the split mode was engaged becomes
VIBRA-
CHURCH
JAZZ
RD
PHONE
ORGAN
VOICE
ORGAN
STRI
SPLIT
the Right Voice in the split mode. (The Right Voice can also be changed while in the split mode, by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector.)
To select a Left Voice press the corresponding voice selector while holding the [SPLIT] button (default: [WOOD BASS]). The indicator of the Left Voice selector will light while the [SPLIT] button is pressed, then only the Right Voice selector and [SPLIT] button indicators will remain lit.
[EFFECT] in the Split Mode
NOTE
Depending upon the conditions, one effect type will take priority over the other. Depth will be decided according to the depth default value of the voice combination. However, using function F4 (see page 30) you can change the depth value for each voice as you like.
Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button — see page 19) will be applied to the Right Voice only.
[REVERB] in the Split Mode The reverb type assigned to the Right Voice will take priority over the other. (If the reverb is set to OFF, the Left Voice’s reverb type will be in affect.)
Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button — see page 18) will be applied to the Right Voice only.
SPLIT

Setting the Split Point.........................................................................................

The split point is initially set at the F#2 key by default. You can change the split point to any other key by pressing the key while holding the [SPLIT] button (the name of the current split-point key appears on the LED display while the [SPLIT] button is held). The split point can also be set via
Example:
A-1 b=1 C 2 F~2
A-1 Bb-1 C2 F#2
•“b” is indicated with a lower “_”.
•“#” is indicated with an upper “~”.
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the Function mode (see below).

Other Split Mode Functions .........................................................................

The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of other split-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for details.
• Split Point ...................................................... 30
• Split Balance ................................................. 30
• Right Voice Octave Shift ................................ 31
• Left Voice Octave Shift .................................. 31
• Right Voice Effect Depth................................ 31
• Left Voice Effect Depth .................................. 31
• Damper Range .............................................. 31
• Reset ............................................................. 31
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Reverb

use for extra depth and expressive power.
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can
ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE
REVERB
To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No reverb is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No reverb effect is selected when no REVERB indicator is lit.
ROOM
This setting add a continuous reverb effect to the sound that is similar to the type of acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
HALL 1
For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
HALL 2
For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
STAGE
A simulation of the type of reverb produced in a stage environment.
NOTE
• The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice.
• Even if the REVERB effect is OFF, a “soundboard reverb” effect will be applied when the CLP-950 GRAND PIANO 1 voice is selected.
–/NO+/YES
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE
REVERB

Adjusting Reverb Depth .........................................................................

Adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button. The depth range is from 0 through 20 (the current depth setting appears on the LED display while the [REVERB] button is held). A setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of “20” produces maximum reverb depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously while holding the [REVERB] button to recall the default setting for the current voice (default depth settings are different for each voice).
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The Effect

The [EFFECT] button allows you to select one of the effects that can give
your sound greater depth and animation.
CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO DELAY
EFFECT
To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [EFFECT] button is pressed). No effect is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No effect is selected when no EFFECT indicator is lit.
CHORUS
Shimmering, broadening effect
PHASER
Adds depth to the sound.
TREMOLO
Tremolo effect
–/NO+/YES
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
CHORUS PHASER TREMOLO DELAY
EFFECT

Brilliance (CLP-950)

DELAY
Echo effect
NOTE
• The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for each voice.

Adjusting Effect Depth.............................................................................

Effect depth can be individually adjusted for the selected voice by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button. The depth range is from 0 through 20 (the current depth setting appears on the LED display while the [EFFECT] button is held). A setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of “20” produces maximum effect depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simulta­neously while holding the [EFFECT] button to recall the default setting for the current voice (the default depth settings are different for each voice).
This control can be used to change the tonality or “timbre” of the sound
output. The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT.
For a brighter or “sharper” tone, slide the control towards the
MELLOW BRIGHT
BRIGHT position. For a “rounder” more mellow tone, slide the control towards the MELLOW position.
BRILLIANCE
NOTE
• When the BRILLIANCE is set to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be slightly louder. If the MASTER VOLUME is set at a high level the sound may become distorted. If so, lower the MASTER VOLUME level.
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The Pedals

The Clavinova has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive
effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
Soft pedal
Damper pedal
Sostenuto pedal

Damper (Right) Pedal ................................................................................

The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
When the GRAND PIANO 1 voice is selected on the CLP-950, 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.
NOTE
• On the CLP-950 the depth of the effect produced by the “Sustain Samples” can be adjusted via the “Pedal Functions” (page 32) in the function mode.
• If the damper pedal doesn’t work, or notes are sustained even when the pedal is not pressed, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 58: CLP-930, page 50: CLP-950).

Sostenuto (Center) Pedal......................................................................

If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is held (as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played “staccato.”
NOTE
• Organ, string and choir voices will continue to sound for as long as the sostenuto pedal is depressed.

Soft (Left) Pedal...............................................................................................

The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes which are already playing when it is pressed.
The left pedal can also be assigned to song start/stop operation via the “Left Pedal Mode” described on pages 31 (CLP-930) and 32 (CLP-
950).
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Touch Sensitivity

Four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT
or FIXED — can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences.
HARD MEDIUM SOFT
To select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [TOUCH] button is pressed).
TOUCH
HARD
The HARD setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness.
MEDIUM
The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly “standard” keyboard response. This is the initial factory default setting.
SOFT
The SOFT setting allows maximum loudness to be produced with relatively light key pressure.
FIXED (no indicator lit)
All notes are produced at the same volume no matter how hard the keyboard is played. When the FIXED type is selected, the volume of notes played in the FIXED mode can be set by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while the [TOUCH] button is held (the current volume level appears on the display). The volume range is from 1 through 127. The default setting is 64.
• This setting does not change the weight of the keyboard.
NOTE
• The touch sensitivity type and volume set in the FIXED mode will become the common setting for all voices. However, the touch sensitivity settings may have little or no effect with certain voices which are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics (Refer to the “Voice Descriptions” on page 41).

Transposition

The Clavinova’s TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of 12 semitones (i.e. a maximum of one octave up or down). “Transposing” the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instrumentalist.
Use the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANS-
ON
TRANSPOSE
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
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–/NO+/YES
POSE] button to transpose down or up as required. The transposition range is from “–12” (down one octave) through “0” (normal pitch) to “12” (up one octave). The amount of transposition appears on the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is held. The default transpose setting is “0”.
NOTE
• The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other than “0” is selected.
• Notes below and above the A-1 … C7 range of the Clavinova sound one octave higher and lower, respectively.
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