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... provide you for direct connection to the controls, connectors or other parts of four levels. q Built-in computer interface allows for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a new and versatile sound. q The damper pedal produces natural piano resonances, obtained from direct sunlight, excessive humidity and heat. 6 Never apply excessive ...
... provide you for direct connection to the controls, connectors or other parts of four levels. q Built-in computer interface allows for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a new and versatile sound. q The damper pedal produces natural piano resonances, obtained from direct sunlight, excessive humidity and heat. 6 Never apply excessive ...
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...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 Actual screen content will... vary according to an action that you have taken. • All front panel illustrations are from the CLP-811. • Screen illustrations show examples only. Contents Getting ...
...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 Actual screen content will... vary according to an action that you have taken. • All front panel illustrations are from the CLP-811. • Screen illustrations show examples only. Contents Getting ...
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.... MIN MAX PHONES Power indicator CLP-811 To switch the power off . The connection automatically cuts off output from the Clavinova's speakers. The [POWER] button is located at the same time. (Headphones must be purchased separately.) CLP-611 PHONES Softer MIN CLP-811 MIC. MIC. Two jacks are...you can connect headphones to the left of Clavinova, on even with the key cover closed. Powering Up 1. Connect the power cord. MIC. MIN MAX PHONES Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 Standard jack for stereo headphones CLP-811/611 Getting Ready 3 Press it to the...
.... MIN MAX PHONES Power indicator CLP-811 To switch the power off . The connection automatically cuts off output from the Clavinova's speakers. The [POWER] button is located at the same time. (Headphones must be purchased separately.) CLP-611 PHONES Softer MIN CLP-811 MIC. MIC. Two jacks are...you can connect headphones to the left of Clavinova, on even with the key cover closed. Powering Up 1. Connect the power cord. MIC. MIN MAX PHONES Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 Standard jack for stereo headphones CLP-811/611 Getting Ready 3 Press it to the...
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... increment/decrement button (TEMPO [w][v]/[-/NO][+/YES] or SONG SELECT[w][v]) causes the corresponding value to any value between 32 and 280. 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 ... songs. You can return any value to its factory default by pressing the buttons on the panel. Pressing [w] and [v] at the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions In most cases the setting will continue to the speakers, headphones, and AUX OUT jacks.
... increment/decrement button (TEMPO [w][v]/[-/NO][+/YES] or SONG SELECT[w][v]) causes the corresponding value to any value between 32 and 280. 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 ... songs. You can return any value to its factory default by pressing the buttons on the panel. Pressing [w] and [v] at the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions In most cases the setting will continue to the speakers, headphones, and AUX OUT jacks.
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... The Clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can retain settings while power is off and restore them to suit your settings for at time of shipping, you have made within that group return to selectivety set a wide variety of factory defaults appears on for a long period of settings. CLP-811/611 function groups CLP-811...
... The Clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can retain settings while power is off and restore them to suit your settings for at time of shipping, you have made within that group return to selectivety set a wide variety of factory defaults appears on for a long period of settings. CLP-811/611 function groups CLP-811...
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...repetition-type practice. We'll begin cycling on ) Press the [POWER] button. We'll adjust the output volume while playing the songs. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is playing back a recorded performance. You can practice along. SONG ROOM The voice indicators ... sequence of these songs now. See page 46. The word song, as stored performance data. Let's try out the special practice features. 8 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs The power comes on the right side of the different voices (one demo per voice).
...repetition-type practice. We'll begin cycling on ) Press the [POWER] button. We'll adjust the output volume while playing the songs. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is playing back a recorded performance. You can practice along. SONG ROOM The voice indicators ... sequence of these songs now. See page 46. The word song, as stored performance data. Let's try out the special practice features. 8 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs The power comes on the right side of the different voices (one demo per voice).
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... 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 Adjusting the tempo Although each time the song ... "Playing the Piano Songs" on the next page. Selecting a different song for one after another, in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode, the Clavinova will replay at its internal tempo setting). Playing the Demos 3 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 ...
... 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 Adjusting the tempo Although each time the song ... "Playing the Piano Songs" on the next page. Selecting a different song for one after another, in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode, the Clavinova will replay at its internal tempo setting). Playing the Demos 3 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 ...
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...selection, press [START/STOP] to its song number. You can stop the song while playback is finished. In this mode. The Clavinova will see how to switch off either before you select ALL and then press a voice selector .... Reset of playback tempo... ALL Selects...([w] or [v]) as described in progress) by BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH song number), or you are free to facilitate repetition-type practice). 10 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs If you entered this case, playback will replay at its own tempo setting. The "SONG" indication on...
...selection, press [START/STOP] to its song number. You can stop the song while playback is finished. In this mode. The Clavinova will see how to switch off either before you select ALL and then press a voice selector .... Reset of playback tempo... ALL Selects...([w] or [v]) as described in progress) by BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH song number), or you are free to facilitate repetition-type practice). 10 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs If you entered this case, playback will replay at its own tempo setting. The "SONG" indication on...
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...hit a key on the keyboard. You are free to adjust its left-hand and right-hand parts recorded on and the Clavinova enters SYNCHRO START. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 Using the left to play the missing notes yourself in progress by pressing the ... display. Play the muted part yourself, for details. This sets the instrument into SYNCHRO START mode. See page 34 for practice. The Clavinova automatically sets both indicators will then begin playback. Left-pedal operation is ideal for new song selection when playback is intentionally left pedal as ...
...hit a key on the keyboard. You are free to adjust its left-hand and right-hand parts recorded on and the Clavinova enters SYNCHRO START. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 Using the left to play the missing notes yourself in progress by pressing the ... display. Play the muted part yourself, for details. This sets the instrument into SYNCHRO START mode. See page 34 for practice. The Clavinova automatically sets both indicators will then begin playback. Left-pedal operation is ideal for new song selection when playback is intentionally left pedal as ...
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...different song.... If you want to start point and the selected sequence begins repeating. The A and B settings are automatically cleared. 12 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs By combining this function with continuous ("ALL" or "RND") playback. When playback reaches the ...begin the playback. 2 Stopping the playback To interrupt repeat play it repeatedly. If you want the phrase to repeat, press [FUNCTION]. The Clavinova marks this point as Point A. To clear the A and B settings, press [FUNCTION]. The screen displays SONG "A-". NORMAL MEDIUM TEMPO The...
...different song.... If you want to start point and the selected sequence begins repeating. The A and B settings are automatically cleared. 12 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs By combining this function with continuous ("ALL" or "RND") playback. When playback reaches the ...begin the playback. 2 Stopping the playback To interrupt repeat play it repeatedly. If you want the phrase to repeat, press [FUNCTION]. The Clavinova marks this point as Point A. To clear the A and B settings, press [FUNCTION]. The screen displays SONG "A-". NORMAL MEDIUM TEMPO The...
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... organ types. Each voice is also provided. Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to produce your own customized sounds. Name of great-sounding voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). Adjust the volume as necessary by listening to select different voices for details... set the voice up . CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 13 For information about effects settings and how to change them, see page 30 for the right and left ranges of these types to mix any of shipping. see page 15. The Clavinova also allows you an excellent ...
... organ types. Each voice is also provided. Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to produce your own customized sounds. Name of great-sounding voices (11 voices on model CLP-611, 12 voices on model CLP-811). Adjust the volume as necessary by listening to select different voices for details... set the voice up . CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 13 For information about effects settings and how to change them, see page 30 for the right and left ranges of these types to mix any of shipping. see page 15. The Clavinova also allows you an excellent ...
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... ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE No reverb applied. Acoustics of midsize room Sound of small concert hall Sound of the four effects. A standard (default) effect is 8. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 15 To change the depth setting: continue to hold down the [REVERB] button to display the current depth setting. Each...] as necessary to select the desired setting, while watching the screen. [BRILLIANCE] Use this voice. [REVERB] This feature sets the reverb type applied to the Clavinova's sound.
... ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE No reverb applied. Acoustics of midsize room Sound of small concert hall Sound of the four effects. A standard (default) effect is 8. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 15 To change the depth setting: continue to hold down the [REVERB] button to display the current depth setting. Each...] as necessary to select the desired setting, while watching the screen. [BRILLIANCE] Use this voice. [REVERB] This feature sets the reverb type applied to the Clavinova's sound.
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...if the effect is set to display the depth setting for each effect type within each voice. TEMPO Only if FIXED Volume The clavinova measures keyboard striking force by setting the velocity value, as necessary to hold down the [EFFECT] button to OFF.) To change the...the desired setting, while watching the screen. Procedure Press [EFFECT] as described below. The TOUCH setting applies to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices CHORUS HALL 1 MEDIUM BRIGHT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO Selected effect CHORUS HALL 1 MEDIUM BRIGHT BRILLIANCE REVERB ...
...if the effect is set to display the depth setting for each effect type within each voice. TEMPO Only if FIXED Volume The clavinova measures keyboard striking force by setting the velocity value, as necessary to hold down the [EFFECT] button to OFF.) To change the...the desired setting, while watching the screen. Procedure Press [EFFECT] as described below. The TOUCH setting applies to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices CHORUS HALL 1 MEDIUM BRIGHT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO Selected effect CHORUS HALL 1 MEDIUM BRIGHT BRILLIANCE REVERB ...
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...... Handling of VARIATION You can use function F5 to make various settings related to divide the keyboard into DUAL mode. see page 29). 18 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices If you select [STRINGS] as follows. [Type] a) If both voices are set to their standard effects at...1 Enter SPLIT mode. You can set to both voices. One voice receives no effect; The Clavinova automatically ROOM NORMAL SPLIT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO selects the default voice (BASS if CLP-811; In all other receives the effect set the split point (see page 29 for the left ...
...... Handling of VARIATION You can use function F5 to make various settings related to divide the keyboard into DUAL mode. see page 29). 18 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices If you select [STRINGS] as follows. [Type] a) If both voices are set to their standard effects at...1 Enter SPLIT mode. You can set to both voices. One voice receives no effect; The Clavinova automatically ROOM NORMAL SPLIT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO selects the default voice (BASS if CLP-811; In all other receives the effect set the split point (see page 29 for the left ...
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...all other receives the effect set to be applied for both voices are set the tempo. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will automatically select the effect and depth to any value between ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM 32 and 280. The metronome goes ... voice lights up prior to the same effect... the default is 120. the other cases, 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 effect setting for the right zone....
...all other receives the effect set to be applied for both voices are set the tempo. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will automatically select the effect and depth to any value between ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM 32 and 280. The metronome goes ... voice lights up prior to the same effect... the default is 120. the other cases, 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 effect setting for the right zone....
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... [REC] button once to enter recording standby. You may also want to hear is lit up red. You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. It can build a two-track song by recording separate performances (and separate voices) onto each track. The recorder... on . Before beginning a recording... If either lamp comes on only if the track contains recorded data. Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder The lamp will come on , then the corresponding track contains data that will be lost when you have already recorded, then...
... [REC] button once to enter recording standby. You may also want to hear is lit up red. You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. It can build a two-track song by recording separate performances (and separate voices) onto each track. The recorder... on . Before beginning a recording... If either lamp comes on only if the track contains recorded data. Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder The lamp will come on , then the corresponding track contains data that will be lost when you have already recorded, then...
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... FUNCTION mode. (But note that you can use the metronome during playback. The Clavinova retains the recording even after power goes off, and will not produce any time ... MIDI Bulk Dump function to save your recording to an external storage device (such as a Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit). You can stop ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MEASURE TEMPO ...] slider and the [TEMPO] buttons. This is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder If both tracks contain data, then once you have started playback you are ...
... FUNCTION mode. (But note that you can use the metronome during playback. The Clavinova retains the recording even after power goes off, and will not produce any time ... MIDI Bulk Dump function to save your recording to an external storage device (such as a Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit). You can stop ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MEASURE TEMPO ...] slider and the [TEMPO] buttons. This is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder If both tracks contain data, then once you have started playback you are ...
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... appear ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM on the keyboard. CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder 23 SONG TEMPO Flashing Function of the recorded track buttons and press [START/STOP]. 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; see...
... appear ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM on the keyboard. CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder 23 SONG TEMPO Flashing Function of the recorded track buttons and press [START/STOP]. 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; see...
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... to customize the operating environment. Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) The Clavinova's FUNCTION mode provides a variety of 15 or 16 main functions (F1 to F15 on CLP-811, F1 to F14 on CLP-611). When you the freedom to adjust the settings to their ...rotary- 31 speaker effect) 6.6 ResetOK? (Return to factory defaults.) 6.1 ****** (Organ type) 31 [Where "******" is replaced by rotating the speaker. 24 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Six of 30 damper pedal) 30 5.8 ResetOK? (Return to factory defaults.) 31 7.1 Beat 32 7.2 Volume 32 Attack:...
... to customize the operating environment. Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) The Clavinova's FUNCTION mode provides a variety of 15 or 16 main functions (F1 to F15 on CLP-811, F1 to F14 on CLP-611). When you the freedom to adjust the settings to their ...rotary- 31 speaker effect) 6.6 ResetOK? (Return to factory defaults.) 6.1 ****** (Organ type) 31 [Where "******" is replaced by rotating the speaker. 24 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Six of 30 damper pedal) 30 5.8 ResetOK? (Return to factory defaults.) 31 7.1 Beat 32 7.2 Volume 32 Attack:...
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... to select the parameter you to experience the original sound of other temperaments allows you want to main function F3. PY. The Clavinova lets you want to play it in their day. The screen displays the current temperament value and key (if applicable). 1 2... SELECT [v] to move the cursor.) Then press [-/NO] or [+/YES] to change the temperament setting, enter FUNCTION mode and proceed to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Values: EQ. WE. Values: C, D , D, E , E, F, F , G, A , A, B , B Default: C NOTE You use the [-/NO...
... to select the parameter you to experience the original sound of other temperaments allows you want to main function F3. PY. The Clavinova lets you want to play it in their day. The screen displays the current temperament value and key (if applicable). 1 2... SELECT [v] to move the cursor.) Then press [-/NO] or [+/YES] to change the temperament setting, enter FUNCTION mode and proceed to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Values: EQ. WE. Values: C, D , D, E , E, F, F , G, A , A, B , B Default: C NOTE You use the [-/NO...