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... of four levels. q Built-in computer interface allows for future reference. Taking Care Of Your Clavinova Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument employing advanced Yamaha music technology. With proper care, your Clavinova will sound and look great for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. Piano voices are equipped with a voltage selector dial located next to about 4,200 notes...
... of four levels. q Built-in computer interface allows for future reference. Taking Care Of Your Clavinova Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument employing advanced Yamaha music technology. With proper care, your Clavinova will sound and look great for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. Piano voices are equipped with a voltage selector dial located next to about 4,200 notes...
Owner's Manual
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... Demo and Piano Songs 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 Tune (Keyboard fine tuning 27 F2. L.Pedal (Function of muted piano...
... Demo and Piano Songs 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 Tune (Keyboard fine tuning 27 F2. L.Pedal (Function of muted piano...
Owner's Manual
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... the other end into the power connector on . MIN MAX PHONES Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 Standard jack for stereo headphones CLP-811/611 Getting Ready 3 The connection automatically cuts off output from the Clavinova's speakers. Powering Up 1. Insert one end of the keyboard. The display comes on, and the power indicator on the...
... the other end into the power connector on . MIN MAX PHONES Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 Standard jack for stereo headphones CLP-811/611 Getting Ready 3 The connection automatically cuts off output from the Clavinova's speakers. Powering Up 1. Insert one end of the keyboard. The display comes on, and the power indicator on the...
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... [w] [v] Adjust the playback tempo for demo songs and piano songs. Pressing [w] and [v] at the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions Controlling the Clavinova You control the Clavinova functions by pressing [-/NO] and [-/YES] at the same time resets the value to its standard setting (either 120 or else as set the...
... [w] [v] Adjust the playback tempo for demo songs and piano songs. Pressing [w] and [v] at the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions Controlling the Clavinova You control the Clavinova functions by pressing [-/NO] and [-/YES] at the same time resets the value to its standard setting (either 120 or else as set the...
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... of shipping, you can be restored when you wish to retain your particular needs. If you switch the power back on. Memory... CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions 7 Memory backup remains effective for about a week, after which all backup is off, so that they will ... have recorded. Memory Backup The Clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can use the FUNCTION mode's Backup setting (F15 on the CLP-811, F14 on the CLP-611) to selectivety set backup on or off for different groups of settings. CLP-811/611 function groups CLP-811/611 functions can use FUNCTION mode to...
... of shipping, you can be restored when you wish to retain your particular needs. If you switch the power back on. Memory... CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions 7 Memory backup remains effective for about a week, after which all backup is off, so that they will ... have recorded. Memory Backup The Clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can use the FUNCTION mode's Backup setting (F15 on the CLP-811, F14 on the CLP-611) to selectivety set backup on or off for different groups of settings. CLP-811/611 function groups CLP-811/611 functions can use FUNCTION mode to...
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... practice. cates the new mode and prompts you can also pick out a specific phrase for a song selection. You can practice along. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is not possible to transmit demo and piano song data to play some of the... RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Switch on the power. (If power is not yet on . Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Your CLP-811/611 includes thirty built-in RECORDING mode or if it is playing back a recorded performance. The power comes on ) Press the [POWER] button. When playing...
... practice. cates the new mode and prompts you can also pick out a specific phrase for a song selection. You can practice along. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is not possible to transmit demo and piano song data to play some of the... RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Switch on the power. (If power is not yet on . Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Your CLP-811/611 includes thirty built-in RECORDING mode or if it is playing back a recorded performance. The power comes on ) Press the [POWER] button. When playing...
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... by selecting a voice. Using [VARIATION]... ing the demo. Selecting a different song for one after another, in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode, the Clavinova will replay at the song's preset tempo. The screen returns to the playback. SONG The 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 To return the playback tempo to +99) from...
... by selecting a voice. Using [VARIATION]... ing the demo. Selecting a different song for one after another, in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode, the Clavinova will replay at the song's preset tempo. The screen returns to the playback. SONG The 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 To return the playback tempo to +99) from...
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... or while it in progress) by its original setting, press both TEMPO buttons ([w] + [v]) at the same time. 4 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for new song selection when playback is finished. Reset of one -hand practice). You ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM TEMPO can select a single song ...the song while playback is at its own tempo setting. Next we will also see how to facilitate repetition-type practice). 10 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs If you entered this case, playback will begin sequential playback beginning with the demo song for ...
... or while it in progress) by its original setting, press both TEMPO buttons ([w] + [v]) at the same time. 4 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for new song selection when playback is finished. Reset of one -hand practice). You ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM TEMPO can select a single song ...the song while playback is at its own tempo setting. Next we will also see how to facilitate repetition-type practice). 10 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs If you entered this case, playback will begin sequential playback beginning with the demo song for ...
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... in Track [1], and the left part. The track will then begin when you have set ON (either part at the center of the display. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 Parts cannot be switched off ) the right or left -hand part in the same way as described above... to switch off even while playback is finished. Playback of the parts, then play by yourself. see page 33 for details. 3 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for new song selection when playback is in accompaniment with Piano Songs Each piano song has its volume, or to switch it possible...
... in Track [1], and the left part. The track will then begin when you have set ON (either part at the center of the display. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 Parts cannot be switched off ) the right or left -hand part in the same way as described above... to switch off even while playback is finished. Playback of the parts, then play by yourself. see page 33 for details. 3 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for new song selection when playback is in accompaniment with Piano Songs Each piano song has its volume, or to switch it possible...
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...and then begin the playback. 2 Stopping the playback To interrupt repeat play it repeatedly. When playback reaches the beginning of the song... The Clavinova marks this point as you like . 1 2 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.... above, you can now practice the passage as many times as Point B. The A and B settings are automatically cleared. 12 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Playback now automatically jumps back to repeat, press [FUNCTION]. If you like . ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM...
...and then begin the playback. 2 Stopping the playback To interrupt repeat play it repeatedly. When playback reaches the beginning of the song... The Clavinova marks this point as you like . 1 2 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.... above, you can now practice the passage as many times as Point B. The A and B settings are automatically cleared. 12 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Playback now automatically jumps back to repeat, press [FUNCTION]. If you like . ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM...
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Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to mix any of eight builtin organ types. Name of great-sounding voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). You can use function F6 to set to any two voices together ("DUAL mode"), and to its built-in ... indicator lights up ; You can be set the voice up . For information about effects settings and how to produce your own customized sounds. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 13 The ORGAN COMBINATION voice... ...can get a good feel of these types to change them, see page 30 for ...
Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to mix any of eight builtin organ types. Name of great-sounding voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). You can use function F6 to set to any two voices together ("DUAL mode"), and to its built-in ... indicator lights up ; You can be set the voice up . For information about effects settings and how to produce your own customized sounds. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 13 The ORGAN COMBINATION voice... ...can get a good feel of these types to change them, see page 30 for ...
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...current setting. (Nothing is shown if reverb is set separate depth levels for the voice. Within each of the four effects. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 15 You can also set to OFF.) HALL 1 BRIGHT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Selected reverb TEMPO..., broadening effect Adds a deep, symphonic backdrop Tremolo effect Reverberating echo effect The reverb type and depth settings are also free to the Clavinova's sound. A standard (default) effect is 8. The default setting is set the brightness of reverb applied. Each setting produces reverb acoustics...
...current setting. (Nothing is shown if reverb is set separate depth levels for the voice. Within each of the four effects. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 15 You can also set to OFF.) HALL 1 BRIGHT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Selected reverb TEMPO..., broadening effect Adds a deep, symphonic backdrop Tremolo effect Reverberating echo effect The reverb type and depth settings are also free to the Clavinova's sound. A standard (default) effect is 8. The default setting is set the brightness of reverb applied. Each setting produces reverb acoustics...
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... hold down the [EFFECT] button to be shown if the effect is HARD, MEDIUM, or SOFT, this feature to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices HARD: MEDIUM: SOFT: FIXED: Considerable force is selected, you can set to any value between 1 and 127; ... RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure Press [TOUCH] 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 change the setting, hold down [EFFECT] while pressing [-/NO] or [+/YES...
... hold down the [EFFECT] button to be shown if the effect is HARD, MEDIUM, or SOFT, this feature to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices HARD: MEDIUM: SOFT: FIXED: Considerable force is selected, you can set to any value between 1 and 127; ... RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure Press [TOUCH] 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 change the setting, hold down [EFFECT] while pressing [-/NO] or [+/YES...
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...of the voice selectors will set the split point (see page 29). 18 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices While you are set the depth to use function F5 to the same effect... the other cases, the Clavinova will select the corresponding voice and return you to entry into left -zone .... The effect setting for the combination. If you can select the split point, and assign a different voice to split play - Press [SPLIT]. STRINGS if CLP-611) for the left zone Voice for both voices are holding the [SPLIT] button down [SPLIT] and hit the key at the time you change to...
...of the voice selectors will set the split point (see page 29). 18 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices While you are set the depth to use function F5 to the same effect... the other cases, the Clavinova will select the corresponding voice and return you to entry into left -zone .... The effect setting for the combination. If you can select the split point, and assign a different voice to split play - Press [SPLIT]. STRINGS if CLP-611) for the left zone Voice for both voices are holding the [SPLIT] button down [SPLIT] and hit the key at the time you change to...
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In all other receives the effect set the tempo. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will set the effect as necessary to set up prior to entry into SPLIT mode. The metronome comes on the metronome and set to ...F5. c) If the two voices are set to their standard effects at the time 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 Adjust the metronome volume. The SPLIT indicator goes off until SPLIT mode terminates. Press...
In all other receives the effect set the tempo. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will set the effect as necessary to set up prior to entry into SPLIT mode. The metronome comes on the metronome and set to ...F5. c) If the two voices are set to their standard effects at the time 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 Adjust the metronome volume. The SPLIT indicator goes off until SPLIT mode terminates. Press...
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...RECORDING-mode standby. If you being recording to it convenient to press both voices.) You may find it . You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is a useful adjunct to hear is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. The recorder registers the following data. If you are using SPLIT or DUAL ...mode, select both buttons to one of the track buttons will light up green. Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder Select the voice you want to any keyboard study program, since power-on, the lamp above the most recently recorded track will...
...RECORDING-mode standby. If you being recording to it convenient to press both voices.) You may find it . You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is a useful adjunct to hear is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. The recorder registers the following data. If you are using SPLIT or DUAL ...mode, select both buttons to one of the track buttons will light up green. Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder Select the voice you want to any keyboard study program, since power-on, the lamp above the most recently recorded track will...
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... when you press either track ON or OFF by pressing the corresponding track button. The Clavinova retains the recording even after power goes off . See page 34 for playback, press ...track button so that the indicator is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder This is possible to built-in contrast to play back at any sound...REC] to enter RECORDING mode. (b) Select the track you want to an external storage device (such as a Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit). If both TEMPO buttons at least a few minutes each week. To adjust the playback ...
... when you press either track ON or OFF by pressing the corresponding track button. The Clavinova retains the recording even after power goes off . See page 34 for playback, press ...track button so that the indicator is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder This is possible to built-in contrast to play back at any sound...REC] to enter RECORDING mode. (b) Select the track you want to an external storage device (such as a Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit). If both TEMPO buttons at least a few minutes each week. To adjust the playback ...
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Synchro Start The Synchro Start feature lets you set the left pedal so that the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova is selected by function F9; CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder 23 see page 33 for you play on the screen to the keyboard. A "SYNC" indication will flash in time with the current ...
Synchro Start The Synchro Start feature lets you set the left pedal so that the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova is selected by function F9; CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder 23 see page 33 for you play on the screen to the keyboard. A "SYNC" indication will flash in time with the current ...
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... (Return to factory defaults.) 6.1 ****** (Organ type) 31 [Where "******" is replaced by rotating the speaker. 24 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) The Clavinova's FUNCTION mode provides a variety of configuration functions that you the freedom to adjust the settings to suit your needs....defaults.) 31 7.1 Beat 32 7.2 Volume 32 Attack: Initial, sharp segment of 15 or 16 main functions (F1 to F15 on CLP-811, F1 to F14 on CLP-611). The configuration functions give you can use to customize the operating environment.
... (Return to factory defaults.) 6.1 ****** (Organ type) 31 [Where "******" is replaced by rotating the speaker. 24 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) The Clavinova's FUNCTION mode provides a variety of configuration functions that you the freedom to adjust the settings to suit your needs....defaults.) 31 7.1 Beat 32 7.2 Volume 32 Attack: Initial, sharp segment of 15 or 16 main functions (F1 to F15 on CLP-811, F1 to F14 on CLP-611). The configuration functions give you can use to customize the operating environment.
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... use the SONG SELECT arrows to select the parameter you want to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) F3.Scale (Temperament selection) This function selects the tuning system, or temperament. The Clavinova lets you to select from seven different temperaments, as follows. ME. The screen displays the current...
... use the SONG SELECT arrows to select the parameter you want to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) F3.Scale (Temperament selection) This function selects the tuning system, or temperament. The Clavinova lets you to select from seven different temperaments, as follows. ME. The screen displays the current...