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... these graphics on this page and those indicated in this type of your dealer before requesting service. CLP-611 CLP-811 Model Serial No Purchase Date The explanation of the name plate. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the safety instruction section. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown...
... these graphics on this page and those indicated in this type of your dealer before requesting service. CLP-611 CLP-811 Model Serial No Purchase Date The explanation of the name plate. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the safety instruction section. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown...
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... variety of string and soundboard resonance characteristics. q Split mode divides the keyboard into two zones, so that you play a different voice with each hand. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment. q Piano-like touch response offers great control and playability. q Built-in a safe place for many years. 1 Never open the case and touch or tamper with the internal circuitry. 2 Always turn it...
... variety of string and soundboard resonance characteristics. q Split mode divides the keyboard into two zones, so that you play a different voice with each hand. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment. q Piano-like touch response offers great control and playability. q Built-in a safe place for many years. 1 Never open the case and touch or tamper with the internal circuitry. 2 Always turn it...
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... 44 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 KTune (Key-by-key fine tuning 27 F3. Contents Getting Ready 2 Music Stand 2 Key Cover 2 Powering Up 3 Adjusting the Volume 3 Using Headphones 3 Panel Controls and Connectors 4 Basic Controls and Functions 6 Controlling the Clavinova 6 Frequently Used Buttons 6 Playing the Demos...
... 44 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 KTune (Key-by-key fine tuning 27 F3. Contents Getting Ready 2 Music Stand 2 Key Cover 2 Powering Up 3 Adjusting the Volume 3 Using Headphones 3 Panel Controls and Connectors 4 Basic Controls and Functions 6 Controlling the Clavinova 6 Frequently Used Buttons 6 Playing the Demos...
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... voice indicators NORMAL MEDIUM TEMPO begin by playing some of the panel. See page 46. MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO 2 METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Switch...
... voice indicators NORMAL MEDIUM TEMPO begin by playing some of the panel. See page 46. MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO 2 METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Switch...
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...voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). The Clavinova also allows you an excellent selection of this manual). The voice indicator lights up ; Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to mix any of each of the keyboard ("SPLIT mode"). A built-in demo (see page 30 for each voice. Selecting a Voice Voice selector MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE...
...voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). The Clavinova also allows you an excellent selection of this manual). The voice indicator lights up ; Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to mix any of each of the keyboard ("SPLIT mode"). A built-in demo (see page 30 for each voice. Selecting a Voice Voice selector MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE...
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... acoustic piano. Changing the Sound ... [VARIATION], [BRILLIANCE], [REVERB], [EFFECT] [BRILLIANCE] [REVERB] [EFFECT] [VARIATION] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH [-/NO] [+/ YES] SONG MEASURE TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER...
... acoustic piano. Changing the Sound ... [VARIATION], [BRILLIANCE], [REVERB], [EFFECT] [BRILLIANCE] [REVERB] [EFFECT] [VARIATION] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH [-/NO] [+/ YES] SONG MEASURE TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER...
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... voice. You can use function F6 (see page 30) to edit this voice. [REVERB] This feature sets the reverb type applied to any value between 0 and 20. HALL 1 BRIGHT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Depth TEMPO [EFFECT] Use this button to select an effect for each voice prior to all voices. "Depth" refers to the amount of the output sound. You can set a separate effect for each of large concert hall Stage-performance acoustics (=default setting) Procedure Press [REVERB...
... voice. You can use function F6 (see page 30) to edit this voice. [REVERB] This feature sets the reverb type applied to any value between 0 and 20. HALL 1 BRIGHT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Depth TEMPO [EFFECT] Use this button to select an effect for each voice prior to all voices. "Depth" refers to the amount of the output sound. You can set a separate effect for each of large concert hall Stage-performance acoustics (=default setting) Procedure Press [REVERB...
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... TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Entering DUAL mode Simply press the two appropriate voice selectors at right). the default setting is selected for each keyboard C will produce the sound of F, and any song played in key of C will be produced in key of F. [TRANSPOSE] [-/NO] [+/ YES] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT...
... TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Entering DUAL mode Simply press the two appropriate voice selectors at right). the default setting is selected for each keyboard C will produce the sound of F, and any song played in key of C will be produced in key of F. [TRANSPOSE] [-/NO] [+/ YES] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT...
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...Each Track q Notes played q Dual-mode voices q Soft pedal q Effect depth q Voice selection q Voice variation q Split-mode voices q Damper pedal q Sostenuto pedal q Brilliance level q DUAL-mode settings (F4) q SPLIT-mode settings (F5) NOTE DUAL-and SPLIT-mode settings cannot be changed while recording is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. Recording Procedure 1 Make initial settings. It can build a two-track song by recording separate performances (and separate voices) onto each track. Press the [REC] button once to Both Tracks q Tempo q Reverb type & depth q Effect type s Independent...
...Each Track q Notes played q Dual-mode voices q Soft pedal q Effect depth q Voice selection q Voice variation q Split-mode voices q Damper pedal q Sostenuto pedal q Brilliance level q DUAL-mode settings (F4) q SPLIT-mode settings (F5) NOTE DUAL-and SPLIT-mode settings cannot be changed while recording is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. Recording Procedure 1 Make initial settings. It can build a two-track song by recording separate performances (and separate voices) onto each track. Press the [REC] button once to Both Tracks q Tempo q Reverb type & depth q Effect type s Independent...
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... want to switch the metronome sound on the keyboard and do so by pressing the [START/STOP] button. If the selected track already contains recorded data... The starting value (with both tracks empty) is almost full. You are free to change , BE CAREFUL! Changing initial settings After recording is red). (c) Make the changes. If you begin making such a change (so that the indicator is completed, it , you play a note at the...
... want to switch the metronome sound on the keyboard and do so by pressing the [START/STOP] button. If the selected track already contains recorded data... The starting value (with both tracks empty) is almost full. You are free to change , BE CAREFUL! Changing initial settings After recording is red). (c) Make the changes. If you begin making such a change (so that the indicator is completed, it , you play a note at the...
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... the function settings. 15 24 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO 34 4 METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Enter FUNCTION mode. s If you want to its factory default. Press [FUNCTION...
... the function settings. 15 24 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO 34 4 METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Enter FUNCTION mode. s If you want to its factory default. Press [FUNCTION...
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... function: first select the ORGAN COMBINATION voice, then enter FUNCTION mode and go to main function F6. 1 2 ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 Next, press [+/YES] to select whether editing results are different for each voice combination.) NOTE As a shortcut, you can switch directly into FUNCTION mode's F5.SplitFunc. Note that appears on the right zone only (R). 5.8 ResetOK? (Return to factory defaults.) Press [+/YES] to reset all of the SPLIT-mode subfunction settings...
... function: first select the ORGAN COMBINATION voice, then enter FUNCTION mode and go to main function F6. 1 2 ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 Next, press [+/YES] to select whether editing results are different for each voice combination.) NOTE As a shortcut, you can switch directly into FUNCTION mode's F5.SplitFunc. Note that appears on the right zone only (R). 5.8 ResetOK? (Return to factory defaults.) Press [+/YES] to reset all of the SPLIT-mode subfunction settings...
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... F12 setting to make this playback louder or softer, or to switch it off either voice. • The Clavinova does not transmit data for demo songs, piano songs, and recorded performances. 13.2 RxCH. (MIDI receiving channel) Values: ALL; 1&2; 1,...,16 Default: ALL Selects the channel the Clavinova uses to "MIDI Data Format" on this feature useful during recording: setting the value to messages received over channels 1 and 2 only. • Panel settings and keyboard play ... Under default settings, the Clavinova continues to play back the deselected part at a low volume...
... F12 setting to make this playback louder or softer, or to switch it off either voice. • The Clavinova does not transmit data for demo songs, piano songs, and recorded performances. 13.2 RxCH. (MIDI receiving channel) Values: ALL; 1&2; 1,...,16 Default: ALL Selects the channel the Clavinova uses to "MIDI Data Format" on this feature useful during recording: setting the value to messages received over channels 1 and 2 only. • Panel settings and keyboard play ... Under default settings, the Clavinova continues to play back the deselected part at a low volume...
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... at the same time playing along locally at the Clavinova. 2. Run a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT on the CLP-811/ 611... the voice produced by the [TRANSPOSE] button. 13.7 SetupSnd (Transmit Panel setup file.) This operation transmits the Clavinova's current panel configuration to an external MIDI sequencer such as sequence data.) The saved data can later play the Clavinova. 13.4 PrgChg (Program Change enable/disable) Values: ON, OFF Default: ON A MIDI Program Change message instructs the receiving device to...
... at the same time playing along locally at the Clavinova. 2. Run a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT on the CLP-811/ 611... the voice produced by the [TRANSPOSE] button. 13.7 SetupSnd (Transmit Panel setup file.) This operation transmits the Clavinova's current panel configuration to an external MIDI sequencer such as sequence data.) The saved data can later play the Clavinova. 13.4 PrgChg (Program Change enable/disable) Values: ON, OFF Default: ON A MIDI Program Change message instructs the receiving device to...
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...; SPLIT mode ON/OFF status and voice combination • The [F5.SplitFunc.] settings (for each voice combination) • REVERB type and depth • EFFECT type and depth (for each voice) • BRILLIANCE setting • VARIATION ON/OFF status (for each voice) • TOUCH setting • All [F6.OrganEdit] settings • All [F7.Metronome] settings • The [F14.MicRevDpt] setting (CLP-811 only) 14.2/15.2 MIDI (MIDI settings) All MIDI settings ([F13.MIDIFunc.] settings 13-1 to their factory defaults... Note...
...; SPLIT mode ON/OFF status and voice combination • The [F5.SplitFunc.] settings (for each voice combination) • REVERB type and depth • EFFECT type and depth (for each voice) • BRILLIANCE setting • VARIATION ON/OFF status (for each voice) • TOUCH setting • All [F6.OrganEdit] settings • All [F7.Metronome] settings • The [F14.MicRevDpt] setting (CLP-811 only) 14.2/15.2 MIDI (MIDI settings) All MIDI settings ([F13.MIDIFunc.] settings 13-1 to their factory defaults... Note...
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... sound to a tape recorder or cassette, or Standard to the AUX IN at the AUX IN jacks. Make the connection (using standard audio cord) as illustrated at the recording side. Pin-phone adaptors Pin plugs Audio cord Stereo AUX IN Pin plugs When connecting to a stereo unit, set the HOST SELECT switch (described below) to MIDI in order to enable use these connectors. Note that device back to produce it possible, for detail. (CLP-811) Never feed AUX OUT output...
... sound to a tape recorder or cassette, or Standard to the AUX IN at the AUX IN jacks. Make the connection (using standard audio cord) as illustrated at the recording side. Pin-phone adaptors Pin plugs Audio cord Stereo AUX IN Pin plugs When connecting to a stereo unit, set the HOST SELECT switch (described below) to MIDI in order to enable use these connectors. Note that device back to produce it possible, for detail. (CLP-811) Never feed AUX OUT output...
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... Clavinova. Note also that this reset covers all settings-dual mode, split mode, reverb, effect, touch, and so on the power. CLP-811/611 Factory Defaults/Werksvoreinstellungen/Réglages d'usine par défaut/Ajustes de fábrica 47 Voice selection DUAL mode SPLIT mode SPLIT mode Voice #2 REVERB type REVERB depth EFFECT type PIANO1 OFF OFF BASS (on CLP-811) STRINGS (on CLP-611) STAGE 8 Varies by voice EFFECT depth BRILLIANCE TRANSPOSE TOUCH setting Fixed-touch velocity Metronome Metronome volume TEMPO Varies by effect type and voice NORMAL 0 MEDIUM 64 OFF 10 120 FUNCTION-mode...
... Clavinova. Note also that this reset covers all settings-dual mode, split mode, reverb, effect, touch, and so on the power. CLP-811/611 Factory Defaults/Werksvoreinstellungen/Réglages d'usine par défaut/Ajustes de fábrica 47 Voice selection DUAL mode SPLIT mode SPLIT mode Voice #2 REVERB type REVERB depth EFFECT type PIANO1 OFF OFF BASS (on CLP-811) STRINGS (on CLP-611) STAGE 8 Varies by voice EFFECT depth BRILLIANCE TRANSPOSE TOUCH setting Fixed-touch velocity Metronome Metronome volume TEMPO Varies by effect type and voice NORMAL 0 MEDIUM 64 OFF 10 120 FUNCTION-mode...
Owner's Manual
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... selected voice, the note is then used to its internal buffer. LSB) (33) Tempo (absolute value; Any notes being held by the damper or sostenuto pedal will not send or accept Program Change messages if the FUNCTION-mode Program Change setting is OFF. * Program number assignments are currently ON on the specified channel. The Clavinova will execute processing equivalent to sound until receipt of next Program Change message. * Bank Select messages are not effective on the Organ...
... selected voice, the note is then used to its internal buffer. LSB) (33) Tempo (absolute value; Any notes being held by the damper or sostenuto pedal will not send or accept Program Change messages if the FUNCTION-mode Program Change setting is OFF. * Program number assignments are currently ON on the specified channel. The Clavinova will execute processing equivalent to sound until receipt of next Program Change message. * Bank Select messages are not effective on the Organ...
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... REVERB, CHORUS, and VARIATION type numbers, refer to execute (about 50 msec) before sending the Clavinova another message. * XG Native Parameter Change message may cause error at the same time. * Receipt of parameter data (depending on the MIDI receiving channel(s) only. MIDI Parameter Change (EFFECT 1) * For a listing of relevant parameters and Control Change values. Value above 05F4H selects +50 cent. * Values 28H to 33H select -12 to the Effect MIDI...
... REVERB, CHORUS, and VARIATION type numbers, refer to execute (about 50 msec) before sending the Clavinova another message. * XG Native Parameter Change message may cause error at the same time. * Receipt of parameter data (depending on the MIDI receiving channel(s) only. MIDI Parameter Change (EFFECT 1) * For a listing of relevant parameters and Control Change values. Value above 05F4H selects +50 cent. * Values 28H to 33H select -12 to the Effect MIDI...
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... be serviced by Yamaha are ; WARNING: Do not place this manual. 3. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 6. If instructions for a long period of any connections, including connection to , the following: 1. a cart, rack, or stand that is 18 AWG. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been spilled into the outlet, turn the plug over power or connecting cords of time at a high volume level...
... be serviced by Yamaha are ; WARNING: Do not place this manual. 3. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 6. If instructions for a long period of any connections, including connection to , the following: 1. a cart, rack, or stand that is 18 AWG. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been spilled into the outlet, turn the plug over power or connecting cords of time at a high volume level...