Owner's Manual
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...DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to constitute a risk of your dealer before requesting service. Keep all cautions indicated on this manual is believed...IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are therefore the owners responsibility. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to return the defective parts. Dispose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in place. CLP-970A/970AM/970AC Model ...
...DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to constitute a risk of your dealer before requesting service. Keep all cautions indicated on this manual is believed...IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are therefore the owners responsibility. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to return the defective parts. Dispose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in place. CLP-970A/970AM/970AC Model ...
Owner's Manual
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...precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Only use of the instrument, or if any way. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands....might spill into any openings. • If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is printed on it. (1) B-6 CLP-970A 3 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. The required voltage is a sudden loss of the instrument. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove...
...precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Only use of the instrument, or if any way. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands....might spill into any openings. • If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is printed on it. (1) B-6 CLP-970A 3 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. The required voltage is a sudden loss of the instrument. • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument, since this might cause interference which can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the ears, consult a physician. (1) B-6 4 CLP-970A Pulling 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...
... instrument, since this might cause interference which can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the ears, consult a physician. (1) B-6 4 CLP-970A Pulling 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...
Owner's Manual
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Always turn the power off when the instrument is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for any other purpose might result in accident or injury. • ... the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of important data due to extensive long-term use . (1) B-6 CLP-970A 5 s SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as a tool or step-ladder or for damage...the bench screws become loose due to a malfunction or user operating error. Using it as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 in use , tighten them periodically using the included tool.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for any other purpose might result in accident or injury. • ... the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of important data due to extensive long-term use . (1) B-6 CLP-970A 5 s SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as a tool or step-ladder or for damage...the bench screws become loose due to a malfunction or user operating error. Using it as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 in use , tighten them periodically using the included tool.
Owner's Manual
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... following Internet address: Clavinova Web site: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ (For the Manual Library, you need to as the CLP-970A in this Owner's Manual. • The illustrations...Owner's Manual are the property of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in particular situations. All other trademarks are for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. The document is provided. Introduction: Please read this section while you play the Clavinova. Thank you for ...
... following Internet address: Clavinova Web site: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ (For the Manual Library, you need to as the CLP-970A in this Owner's Manual. • The illustrations...Owner's Manual are the property of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in particular situations. All other trademarks are for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. The document is provided. Introduction: Please read this section while you play the Clavinova. Thank you for ...
Owner's Manual
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... released. The music stand can be removed to allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other music applications. (page 57-62) 14 CLP-970A Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to record your performance. (page...
... released. The music stand can be removed to allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other music applications. (page 57-62) 14 CLP-970A Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to record your performance. (page...
Owner's Manual
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... the name plate on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A may be replaced, contact your area. Turn on the screen. tor located below the left end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on... and shock hazard! Connecting the unit to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970A. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova. A B NO YES C D When you close the key...
... the name plate on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A may be replaced, contact your area. Turn on the screen. tor located below the left end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on... and shock hazard! Connecting the unit to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970A. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova. A B NO YES C D When you close the key...
Owner's Manual
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... plugged in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A The level increases. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can adjust the contrast of the display by...
... plugged in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A The level increases. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can adjust the contrast of the display by...
Owner's Manual
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...standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer. CLP-970A 21 You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play "XG"-conformed music data on the CLP970A and control it from a ...or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play "GM System Level 1"-conformed music data on the CLP-970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer. bottom surface XG Format XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that indicates a voice name(s)...
...standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer. CLP-970A 21 You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play "XG"-conformed music data on the CLP970A and control it from a ...or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play "GM System Level 1"-conformed music data on the CLP-970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer. bottom surface XG Format XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that indicates a voice name(s)...
Owner's Manual
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... software. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.) There are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the TO HOST jack. 58 CLP-970A TIP If you use the TO HOST jack of the Clavinova, make sure you need to register first. If the cable is ...interface (page 62) For more information, refer to the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments): http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ (For the Manual Library, you disconnect the cable from the jack. TIP When the...
... software. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.) There are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the TO HOST jack. 58 CLP-970A TIP If you use the TO HOST jack of the Clavinova, make sure you need to register first. If the cable is ...interface (page 62) For more information, refer to the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments): http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ (For the Manual Library, you disconnect the cable from the jack. TIP When the...
Owner's Manual
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Connecting the serial port on the Yamaha Web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com CLP-970A 59 Clavinova Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT TO HOST RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) RS-232C (D-sub 25-pin) modem port Windows Windows ...) To transfer data via the computer's serial port and the Clavinova's TO HOST jack, you do not need to install a specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows 95/98). You can download this connection, the Clavinova functions as a MIDI interface. In this driver from the following XG Library...
Connecting the serial port on the Yamaha Web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com CLP-970A 59 Clavinova Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT TO HOST RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) RS-232C (D-sub 25-pin) modem port Windows Windows ...) To transfer data via the computer's serial port and the Clavinova's TO HOST jack, you do not need to install a specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows 95/98). You can download this connection, the Clavinova functions as a MIDI interface. In this driver from the following XG Library...
Owner's Manual
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...Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch properly according to the proper data transfer rate. (Data transfer rate of "PC-1" is 31,250bps.) 60 CLP-970A Check your software operation manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the type of D-sub 25-pin) 8-pin mini DIN plug →... D-sub 25-pin plug (Yamaha CCJ-PC1NF or equivalent) mini DIN 1 8-pin 2 3 4 8 5 5 (CTS) 4 (RTS) 3 (RxD) 7 (GND) 2 (TxD) D-sub 25-pin mini DIN 1 8-pin 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 (HSK i) mini DIN 1 (HSK O) 8-pin ...
...Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch properly according to the proper data transfer rate. (Data transfer rate of "PC-1" is 31,250bps.) 60 CLP-970A Check your software operation manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the type of D-sub 25-pin) 8-pin mini DIN plug →... D-sub 25-pin plug (Yamaha CCJ-PC1NF or equivalent) mini DIN 1 8-pin 2 3 4 8 5 5 (CTS) 4 (RTS) 3 (RxD) 7 (GND) 2 (TxD) D-sub 25-pin mini DIN 1 8-pin 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 (HSK i) mini DIN 1 (HSK O) 8-pin ...
Owner's Manual
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... cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE ...Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE ...VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER 62 CLP-970A UX256: Yamaha USB-MIDI Interface. PIANO/ HARPSI-
... cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE ...Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE ...VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER 62 CLP-970A UX256: Yamaha USB-MIDI Interface. PIANO/ HARPSI-
Owner's Manual
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...Off No function. Normal setting: Expression TIP Optional pedals • Yamaha FC7 foot controller This foot controller is suitable for controlling Expression, SustainCont, and PitchBend. • Yamaha FC4 foot controller Yamaha FC5 foot controller These foot switches are suitable for all voices other...of the Vibraphone voice on page 66. Normal Setting: Soft (for controlling Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft, RotarySpeed, and VibeRotor. 76 CLP-970A Sustain On/Off switch type damper function. (See page 29.) SustainCont Damper function that sustains the sound longer as you press the...
...Off No function. Normal setting: Expression TIP Optional pedals • Yamaha FC7 foot controller This foot controller is suitable for controlling Expression, SustainCont, and PitchBend. • Yamaha FC4 foot controller Yamaha FC5 foot controller These foot switches are suitable for all voices other...of the Vibraphone voice on page 66. Normal Setting: Soft (for controlling Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft, RotarySpeed, and VibeRotor. 76 CLP-970A Sustain On/Off switch type damper function. (See page 29.) SustainCont Damper function that sustains the sound longer as you press the...
Owner's Manual
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...was writing a song to cancel. This message appears following the message "LastPowerOffIllegalMemorySongChecking," indicating that all memory songs were deleted. CLP-970A 87 This message appears following the message "LastPowerOffIllegalMemorySongChecking," indicating that the Clavinova could not recover data in the storage memory ... prompts you to save any more songs. Delete some songs in memory. Press the B [+ (YES)] button to memory. Consult your Yamaha dealer. Press the [EXIT] button to return to save new data to allow overwriting. Press the B [+ (YES)] button to the...
...was writing a song to cancel. This message appears following the message "LastPowerOffIllegalMemorySongChecking," indicating that all memory songs were deleted. CLP-970A 87 This message appears following the message "LastPowerOffIllegalMemorySongChecking," indicating that the Clavinova could not recover data in the storage memory ... prompts you to save any more songs. Delete some songs in memory. Press the B [+ (YES)] button to memory. Consult your Yamaha dealer. Press the [EXIT] button to return to save new data to allow overwriting. Press the B [+ (YES)] button to the...
Reference Booklet
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MIDI Data Format "MIDI Data Format" lists data and values in decimal, binary, and hexadecimal. decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 hexadecimal 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F binary 0000 0000 0000 0001 0000 0010 0000 0011 0000 0100 0000 0101 0000 0110 0000 0111 0000 1000 0000 1001...
MIDI Data Format "MIDI Data Format" lists data and values in decimal, binary, and hexadecimal. decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 hexadecimal 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F binary 0000 0000 0000 0001 0000 0010 0000 0011 0000 0100 0000 0101 0000 0110 0000 0111 0000 1000 0000 1001...
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... binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 01000011 43 01110011 73 01101000 68 00110001 31 00000000 00000000 00 0ddddddd DD 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CLP-970A Sub ID don't care Panel Reverb Type DD: 0 (Room), 1(Hall1), 2(Hall2), 3(Stage), 4(Plate) End of ...hexadecimal 11110000 F0 01000011 43 01110011 73 01101000 68 00110001 31 00000000 00000001 01 0ddddddd DD 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CLP-970A Sub ID don't care Panel Chorus Type DD: 0(Chorus), 1(Celeste), 2(Flanger) End of Exclusive (3-5-3-5) Panel Variation...
... binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 01000011 43 01110011 73 01101000 68 00110001 31 00000000 00000000 00 0ddddddd DD 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CLP-970A Sub ID don't care Panel Reverb Type DD: 0 (Room), 1(Hall1), 2(Hall2), 3(Stage), 4(Plate) End of ...hexadecimal 11110000 F0 01000011 43 01110011 73 01101000 68 00110001 31 00000000 00000001 01 0ddddddd DD 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CLP-970A Sub ID don't care Panel Chorus Type DD: 0(Chorus), 1(Celeste), 2(Flanger) End of Exclusive (3-5-3-5) Panel Variation...
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...is received. MIDI Data Format (3-5-3-8) Velocity Sense Offset binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 01110011 73 Clavinova ID 01101000 68 CLP-970A 00110001 31 Sub ID 00000000 don't care 00001010 0A Velocity Sense Offset 0ddddddd DD DD: ...7FH 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive (3-5-3-9) Rotary Speed Control binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 01110011 73 Clavinova ID 01101000 68 CLP-970A 00110001 31 Sub ID 00000000 don't care 00001110 0E Rotary Speed Control 0ddddddd DD DD: ...
...is received. MIDI Data Format (3-5-3-8) Velocity Sense Offset binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 01110011 73 Clavinova ID 01101000 68 CLP-970A 00110001 31 Sub ID 00000000 don't care 00001010 0A Velocity Sense Offset 0ddddddd DD DD: ...7FH 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive (3-5-3-9) Rotary Speed Control binary hexadecimal 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 01110011 73 Clavinova ID 01101000 68 CLP-970A 00110001 31 Sub ID 00000000 don't care 00001110 0E Rotary Speed Control 0ddddddd DD DD: ...
Reference Booklet
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... is as follows. 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 01001100 0ggggggg 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0sssssss : 11110111 F0H 43H 1NH 4CH GGH MMH LLH SSH : F7H Exclusive status YAMAHA ID N:device Number Model ID Address High Address Mid Address Low Data End of Exclusive For parameters whose Data Size is 2 or 4, the... 11110111 F7H Exclusive status YAMAHA ID N:device Number Model ID Address High Address Mid Address Low Data End of the following bulk dump messages. [XG BULK DUMP] 1) XG System bulk dump 2) Multi Effect1 bulk dump 3) Multi Part bulk dump 4) Drums Setup bulk dump 26 CLP-970A PAT AMPLITUDE CONTROL 4....
... is as follows. 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 01001100 0ggggggg 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0sssssss : 11110111 F0H 43H 1NH 4CH GGH MMH LLH SSH : F7H Exclusive status YAMAHA ID N:device Number Model ID Address High Address Mid Address Low Data End of Exclusive For parameters whose Data Size is 2 or 4, the... 11110111 F7H Exclusive status YAMAHA ID N:device Number Model ID Address High Address Mid Address Low Data End of the following bulk dump messages. [XG BULK DUMP] 1) XG System bulk dump 2) Multi Effect1 bulk dump 3) Multi Part bulk dump 4) Drums Setup bulk dump 26 CLP-970A PAT AMPLITUDE CONTROL 4....
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MIDI Data Format 2.2.1 XG bulk dump This message sets XG-related parameters. CLP-970A 27 Check sum is indicated by the total size of the Data in tables 1-n. Realtime messages 3.1 Active sensing a) Transmission not transmitted. Byte Count is the ... 01000011 0000nnnn 01001100 0sssssss 0ttttttt 0ggggggg 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0vvvvvvv : 0kkkkkkk 11110111 F0H 43H 0NH 4CH SSH TTH GGH MMH LLH VVH : KKH F7H Exclusive status YAMAHA ID N:Device Number Model ID ByteCountMSB ByteCountLSB Address High Address Mid Address Low Data Check-sum End of 0 when the Start Address, Byte Count, Data...
MIDI Data Format 2.2.1 XG bulk dump This message sets XG-related parameters. CLP-970A 27 Check sum is indicated by the total size of the Data in tables 1-n. Realtime messages 3.1 Active sensing a) Transmission not transmitted. Byte Count is the ... 01000011 0000nnnn 01001100 0sssssss 0ttttttt 0ggggggg 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0vvvvvvv : 0kkkkkkk 11110111 F0H 43H 0NH 4CH SSH TTH GGH MMH LLH VVH : KKH F7H Exclusive status YAMAHA ID N:Device Number Model ID ByteCountMSB ByteCountLSB Address High Address Mid Address Low Data Check-sum End of 0 when the Start Address, Byte Count, Data...