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...the bottom panel, under the keyboard). Taking Care Of Your Clavinova Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument employing advanced Yamaha music technology. If your unit includes a selector, turn the POWER switch OFF after use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents, or chemical dust cloths as necessary... serve well within a wide variety of string and soundboard resonance characteristics. With proper care, your Clavinova will sound and look great for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. A neutral cleanser may be set to the finish. 5 Install your local AC voltage matches ...
...the bottom panel, under the keyboard). Taking Care Of Your Clavinova Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument employing advanced Yamaha music technology. If your unit includes a selector, turn the POWER switch OFF after use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents, or chemical dust cloths as necessary... serve well within a wide variety of string and soundboard resonance characteristics. With proper care, your Clavinova will sound and look great for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. A neutral cleanser may be set to the finish. 5 Install your local AC voltage matches ...
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...Lists 46 Factory Defaults 47 MIDI Data Format 48 Specifications 53 CLP-811 Assembly Procedure 54 CLP-611 Assembly Procedure 60 MIDI Implementation Chart 66 • Within this manual, a white arrow ( ) indicates how the Clavinova responds to operational settings. 1 DamperDpt (Damper-pedal depth) ....... 14 TOUCH 16 TRANSPOSE 17 DUAL Mode (Mixing two voices together) .. 17 SPLIT Mode (Dividing the keyboard 18 Using the METRONOME 19 Using the Recorder 20 Recording 20 Playback 22 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode 24 Basic Procedure 26 Function descriptions 27 F1. Tune...
...Lists 46 Factory Defaults 47 MIDI Data Format 48 Specifications 53 CLP-811 Assembly Procedure 54 CLP-611 Assembly Procedure 60 MIDI Implementation Chart 66 • Within this manual, a white arrow ( ) indicates how the Clavinova responds to operational settings. 1 DamperDpt (Damper-pedal depth) ....... 14 TOUCH 16 TRANSPOSE 17 DUAL Mode (Mixing two voices together) .. 17 SPLIT Mode (Dividing the keyboard 18 Using the METRONOME 19 Using the Recorder 20 Recording 20 Playback 22 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode 24 Basic Procedure 26 Function descriptions 27 F1. Tune...
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... up . The connection automatically cuts off . Powering Up 1. Adjust as necessary while playing on the power. MIN MAX PHONES Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 Standard jack for stereo headphones CLP-811/611 Getting Ready 3 Insert one end of the PHONES jacks. Switch on the keyboard. The display comes on, and the power indicator.... Press it to the end of the cord before plugging in.) AC INLET The power inlet is located to the PHONES and AUX OUT jacks. Using Headphones You can listen at rear of Clavinova, on . Connect the power cord. VOL. MIC.
... up . The connection automatically cuts off . Powering Up 1. Adjust as necessary while playing on the power. MIN MAX PHONES Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 Standard jack for stereo headphones CLP-811/611 Getting Ready 3 Insert one end of the PHONES jacks. Switch on the keyboard. The display comes on, and the power indicator.... Press it to the end of the cord before plugging in.) AC INLET The power inlet is located to the PHONES and AUX OUT jacks. Using Headphones You can listen at rear of Clavinova, on . Connect the power cord. VOL. MIC.
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...the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions Transpose Split Name of your Clavinova. Also adjust the metronome tempo. In most cases the setting will continue to loop through this information carefully. Controlling the Clavinova You control the Clavinova functions by pressing [-/... TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO Touch Effect Tempo Metronome Reverb Brilliance Graphic Frequently Used Buttons [MASTER VOLUME] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE...
...the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions Transpose Split Name of your Clavinova. Also adjust the metronome tempo. In most cases the setting will continue to loop through this information carefully. Controlling the Clavinova You control the Clavinova functions by pressing [-/... TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO Touch Effect Tempo Metronome Reverb Brilliance Graphic Frequently Used Buttons [MASTER VOLUME] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE...
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...Clavinova stores the various settings you have made within that group return to their factory defaults. Use the memory backup feature to retain memory settings while power is off, so that you have recorded. CLP-811/611 function groups CLP-811/611 functions can use the FUNCTION mode's Backup setting (F15 on the CLP-811, F14 on the CLP-611...the Clavinova unconditionally backs up and restores the Backup settings themselves, as well as follows. CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions 7 Backup... Memory Backup The Clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can use ...
...Clavinova stores the various settings you have made within that group return to their factory defaults. Use the memory backup feature to retain memory settings while power is off, so that you have recorded. CLP-811/611 function groups CLP-811/611 functions can use the FUNCTION mode's Backup setting (F15 on the CLP-811, F14 on the CLP-611...the Clavinova unconditionally backs up and restores the Backup settings themselves, as well as follows. CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions 7 Backup... Memory Backup The Clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can use ...
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... 1 Switch on the power. (If power is active. Demo songs and piano songs both exist as used here, refers to approximately middle position. 2 Select the DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. When playing piano songs you...Press the [POWER] button. The screen indi- Press a voice selector or SONG SELECT button. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is not yet on . It is playing back...adjust the output volume while playing the songs. Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Your CLP-811/611 includes thirty built-in RECORDING mode or if it is not possible to transmit demo...
... 1 Switch on the power. (If power is active. Demo songs and piano songs both exist as used here, refers to approximately middle position. 2 Select the DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. When playing piano songs you...Press the [POWER] button. The screen indi- Press a voice selector or SONG SELECT button. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is not yet on . It is playing back...adjust the output volume while playing the songs. Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Your CLP-811/611 includes thirty built-in RECORDING mode or if it is not possible to transmit demo...
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... MEDIUM TEMPO adjust the playback tempo BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH by pressing TEMPO [w] or [v]. Unlike piano songs, demo songs cannot be used for playback automatically resets the tempo (so that you press [VARIATION] while in either the [START/STOP] button or else the flashing...voice indicator NORMAL HALL 1 MEDIUM TEMPO begins flashing and the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova starts play out one -handed and repetition-type practice. (See page 11, 12) CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 9 During continuous playback, the tempo automatically resets ...
... MEDIUM TEMPO adjust the playback tempo BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH by pressing TEMPO [w] or [v]. Unlike piano songs, demo songs cannot be used for playback automatically resets the tempo (so that you press [VARIATION] while in either the [START/STOP] button or else the flashing...voice indicator NORMAL HALL 1 MEDIUM TEMPO begins flashing and the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova starts play out one -handed and repetition-type practice. (See page 11, 12) CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 9 During continuous playback, the tempo automatically resets ...
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...button comes on separate tracks: the right-hand part in Track [1], and the left pedal to operate in progress. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 Using the left to provide a timing guide for you want to play the missing notes yourself in the background at low ... Parts cannot be on the keyboard. Play the muted part yourself, for details. see page 33 for details. 3 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for one-handed practice: just switch off one -part playback so that it sounding in accompaniment with Piano Songs Each piano song has...
...button comes on separate tracks: the right-hand part in Track [1], and the left pedal to operate in progress. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 Using the left to provide a timing guide for you want to play the missing notes yourself in the background at low ... Parts cannot be on the keyboard. Play the muted part yourself, for details. see page 33 for details. 3 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for one-handed practice: just switch off one -part playback so that it sounding in accompaniment with Piano Songs Each piano song has...
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...set to its standard (default) effect at time of each voice. You can edit each voice by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. You use the VARIATION, BRILLIANCE, REVERB, and EFFECT features to select different voices for details. Selecting a Voice Voice selector MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE ... voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). see page 15. Each voice is also provided. You can be set the voice up . For information about effects settings and how to produce your own customized sounds. The Clavinova also allows you an excellent selection...
...set to its standard (default) effect at time of each voice. You can edit each voice by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. You use the VARIATION, BRILLIANCE, REVERB, and EFFECT features to select different voices for details. Selecting a Voice Voice selector MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE ... voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). see page 15. Each voice is also provided. You can be set the voice up . For information about effects settings and how to produce your own customized sounds. The Clavinova also allows you an excellent selection...
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... pressing [-/NO] or [+/YES]. HALL 1 BRIGHT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Depth TEMPO [EFFECT] Use this voice. [REVERB] This feature sets the reverb type applied to the Clavinova's sound. BRIGHT MEDIUM TEMPO The screen displays the current BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH setting. You are common.... "Depth" refers to the amount of the output sound. Instead, you can set to any value between 0 and 20. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 15 OFF CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO ECHO No effect Shimmering, broadening effect Adds a deep, symphonic backdrop Tremolo effect ...
... pressing [-/NO] or [+/YES]. HALL 1 BRIGHT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Depth TEMPO [EFFECT] Use this voice. [REVERB] This feature sets the reverb type applied to the Clavinova's sound. BRIGHT MEDIUM TEMPO The screen displays the current BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH setting. You are common.... "Depth" refers to the amount of the output sound. Instead, you can set to any value between 0 and 20. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 15 OFF CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO ECHO No effect Shimmering, broadening effect Adds a deep, symphonic backdrop Tremolo effect ...
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...[EFFECT] button to select the desired setting, while watching the screen. TEMPO Only if FIXED Volume The clavinova measures keyboard striking force by setting the velocity value, as necessary to display the depth setting for the currently...NO] or [+/YES]. The display indicates the current selection. Procedure Press [EFFECT] as described below. TOUCH You use this physical velocity determines the volume. The TOUCH setting applies to set up for FIXED setting If FIXED touch is...HARD, MEDIUM, or SOFT, this feature to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices
...[EFFECT] button to select the desired setting, while watching the screen. TEMPO Only if FIXED Volume The clavinova measures keyboard striking force by setting the velocity value, as necessary to display the depth setting for the currently...NO] or [+/YES]. The display indicates the current selection. Procedure Press [EFFECT] as described below. TOUCH You use this physical velocity determines the volume. The TOUCH setting applies to set up for FIXED setting If FIXED touch is...HARD, MEDIUM, or SOFT, this feature to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices
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... +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Enter SPLIT mode. Handling of effects If both voices. [Depth] You can also use function F5 to set to F 2. Handling of VARIATION You can select VARIATION independently for details. In all other receives the effect set the depth to...the EFFECT type while DUAL mode is the highest note in progress, the Clavinova will apply the newly selected effect to both voices are set the split point (see page 29). 18 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices Split point ROOM NORMAL SPLIT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT ...
... +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Enter SPLIT mode. Handling of effects If both voices. [Depth] You can also use function F5 to set to F 2. Handling of VARIATION You can select VARIATION independently for details. In all other receives the effect set the depth to...the EFFECT type while DUAL mode is the highest note in progress, the Clavinova will apply the newly selected effect to both voices are set the split point (see page 29). 18 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices Split point ROOM NORMAL SPLIT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT ...
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...off the metronome... In addition to volume setting, F7 also allows you enter SPLIT mode, the Clavinova will appear under the metronome icon. (See page 32.) Beat marker CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 19 The metronome will generate the corresponding beat pulse, and a flashing beat ... effect... One voice receives no effect; You can set the depth to set the tempo. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will set to any level using function F5. 3 Select the voice for the currently selected left-zone voice lights up while ...
...off the metronome... In addition to volume setting, F7 also allows you enter SPLIT mode, the Clavinova will appear under the metronome icon. (See page 32.) Beat marker CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 19 The metronome will generate the corresponding beat pulse, and a flashing beat ... effect... One voice receives no effect; You can set the depth to set the tempo. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will set to any level using function F5. 3 Select the voice for the currently selected left-zone voice lights up while ...
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... you being recording to it convenient to press both voices.) You may find it . Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder Using the Recorder Your Clavinova includes a two-track recorder that the indicator for Each Track q Notes played q Dual-mode voices q Soft pedal q Effect depth q ...F4) q SPLIT-mode settings (F5) NOTE DUAL-and SPLIT-mode settings cannot be just plain fun. You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is lit up red. If you like, you record and play back a keyboard performance. Select the voice you want to set it on...
... you being recording to it convenient to press both voices.) You may find it . Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder Using the Recorder Your Clavinova includes a two-track recorder that the indicator for Each Track q Notes played q Dual-mode voices q Soft pedal q Effect depth q ...F4) q SPLIT-mode settings (F5) NOTE DUAL-and SPLIT-mode settings cannot be just plain fun. You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is lit up red. If you like, you record and play back a keyboard performance. Select the voice you want to set it on...
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.... A track will automatically switch off when playback is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider and the [TEMPO] buttons. The Clavinova retains the recording even after power goes off . If you press either of time, be sure to... to erase (so that the indicator comes on at the end of the recorded data. If both TEMPO buttons at low volume as a Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit). Erasing a track To erase a track, proceed as playback progresses. Playback To select a track for details. It ...
.... A track will automatically switch off when playback is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider and the [TEMPO] buttons. The Clavinova retains the recording even after power goes off . If you press either of time, be sure to... to erase (so that the indicator comes on at the end of the recorded data. If both TEMPO buttons at low volume as a Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit). Erasing a track To erase a track, proceed as playback progresses. Playback To select a track for details. It ...
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...metronome dot will appear ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM on the keyboard. SONG TEMPO Flashing Function of the recorded track buttons and press [START/STOP]. CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder 23 Synchro Start The Synchro Start feature lets you set the left pedal so that it functions as a second [START/STOP]...indication will flash in time with the current tempo setting. see page 33 for you to use your foot to start and stop playback and recording, so that your hand does not have jump from the panel to indicate that the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova is selected by function F9;
...metronome dot will appear ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM on the keyboard. SONG TEMPO Flashing Function of the recorded track buttons and press [START/STOP]. CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder 23 Synchro Start The Synchro Start feature lets you set the left pedal so that it functions as a second [START/STOP]...indication will flash in time with the current tempo setting. see page 33 for you to use your foot to start and stop playback and recording, so that your hand does not have jump from the panel to indicate that the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova is selected by function F9;
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... type) 31 [Where "******" is replaced by rotating the speaker. 24 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) FUNCTION mode consists of sound produced immediately following key strike. Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) The Clavinova's FUNCTION mode provides a variety of these are preset to their factory ...functions that you can use to suit your needs. When you the freedom to adjust the settings to customize the operating environment. The table below illustrates the structure. The configuration functions give you first receive the Clavinova, all parameters are ...
... type) 31 [Where "******" is replaced by rotating the speaker. 24 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) FUNCTION mode consists of sound produced immediately following key strike. Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) The Clavinova's FUNCTION mode provides a variety of these are preset to their factory ...functions that you can use to suit your needs. When you the freedom to adjust the settings to customize the operating environment. The table below illustrates the structure. The configuration functions give you first receive the Clavinova, all parameters are ...
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... must also select the key you to experience the original sound of older musical pieces. You then use the SONG SELECT arrows to select the parameter you to select from seven different temperaments, as follows.... important influence on presentday pianos was preceded by a blinking cursor). The Clavinova lets you want to change the setting. PM. Values: C, D , D, E , E, F, F , G, A , A, B , B Default: C NOTE You use the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to set (so that the... [-/NO] or [+/YES] to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Default: EQ. KI.
... must also select the key you to experience the original sound of older musical pieces. You then use the SONG SELECT arrows to select the parameter you to select from seven different temperaments, as follows.... important influence on presentday pianos was preceded by a blinking cursor). The Clavinova lets you want to change the setting. PM. Values: C, D , D, E , E, F, F , G, A , A, B , B Default: C NOTE You use the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to set (so that the... [-/NO] or [+/YES] to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Default: EQ. KI.
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...group. To enable entry, you have changed the settings, press [FUNCTION] again to quit the mode. For information about how the Clavinova selects the voice order, see page 18. NOTE If you are not working in SPLIT mode when you cannot change a voice's effect...EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 Next, press [+/YES] to enter the subfunction group. CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) 29 Subfunctions 4.1 D.Balance (Voice volume balance) Settings: 0,...,20 [10 = equal balance] [Above 10, Voice 1 is useful when you must first quit FUNCTION mode and press the [SPLIT] button. ...
...group. To enable entry, you have changed the settings, press [FUNCTION] again to quit the mode. For information about how the Clavinova selects the voice order, see page 18. NOTE If you are not working in SPLIT mode when you cannot change a voice's effect...EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 Next, press [+/YES] to enter the subfunction group. CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) 29 Subfunctions 4.1 D.Balance (Voice volume balance) Settings: 0,...,20 [10 = equal balance] [Above 10, Voice 1 is useful when you must first quit FUNCTION mode and press the [SPLIT] button. ...
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... and SPLIT mode play... This setting is set to any value other than OFF, the Clavinova will always use [t], [s] to move among the different subfunctions, and [-/NO], [+/YES] to set to receive on page 48. 34 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) F11.Damper (Number of damper-pedal levels) Under normal settings, the...
... and SPLIT mode play... This setting is set to any value other than OFF, the Clavinova will always use [t], [s] to move among the different subfunctions, and [-/NO], [+/YES] to set to receive on page 48. 34 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) F11.Damper (Number of damper-pedal levels) Under normal settings, the...