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...requesting service. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to the disposal of purchase in place. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to be affected. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when ...Yamaha. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of products that are not covered by law to do have the option of having the servicer dispose of battery. Keep all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to perform the replacement. CLP-990...
...requesting service. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to the disposal of purchase in place. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to be affected. NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when ...Yamaha. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of products that are not covered by law to do have the option of having the servicer dispose of battery. Keep all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to perform the replacement. CLP-990...
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... near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which may have the instrument inspected by it . (1) B-6 CLP-990 3 These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to be malfunctioning, discontinue use...accumulated on the name plate of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Only use the voltage specified as correct for future reference. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts....
... near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which may have the instrument inspected by it . (1) B-6 CLP-990 3 These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to be malfunctioning, discontinue use...accumulated on the name plate of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Only use the voltage specified as correct for future reference. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts....
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...8226; Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might result in the ears, consult a physician. (1) B-6 4 CLP-990 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you experience any hearing loss or ringing...8226; When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might ...
...8226; Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might result in the ears, consult a physician. (1) B-6 4 CLP-990 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you experience any hearing loss or ringing...8226; When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might ...
Owner's Manual
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...the handles located on the bench. PRECAUTIONS s USING THE BENCH (If included) • Do not play carelessly with or stand on the rear. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for any other purpose might result in accident or injury. • Only one person should sit on the bench at a... to the instrument or personal injury. Key cover Speaker box (1) B-6 CLP-990 5 When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the keyboard cover or speaker box. Improper handling can result in use. Using it as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 frequently, in order to prevent the possibility of ...
...the handles located on the bench. PRECAUTIONS s USING THE BENCH (If included) • Do not play carelessly with or stand on the rear. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for any other purpose might result in accident or injury. • Only one person should sit on the bench at a... to the instrument or personal injury. Key cover Speaker box (1) B-6 CLP-990 5 When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the keyboard cover or speaker box. Improper handling can result in use. Using it as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 frequently, in order to prevent the possibility of ...
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...in English) at 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/ 6 CLP-990 In order to make detailed settings for purposes other countries. • IBM... guidebook that describes, for beginners, what you for any specific models). The document is not written for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. Basic Operation: This main section explains how to use is the registered trademark of four main sections: "Introduction," "...
...in English) at 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/ 6 CLP-990 In order to make detailed settings for purposes other countries. • IBM... guidebook that describes, for beginners, what you for any specific models). The document is not written for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. Basic Operation: This main section explains how to use is the registered trademark of four main sections: "Introduction," "...
Owner's Manual
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... the disk drive mechanism or the floppy disk. Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head • Clean the read and write errors. Ask your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive. Never attempt to remove the disk or .... • To maintain the disk drive in until it all the way in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use , will pick up dust and dirt that the floppy disk drive is operating. CLP-990 13 Carefully insert the disk into the slot, slowly pushing it clicks into the slot and...
... the disk drive mechanism or the floppy disk. Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head • Clean the read and write errors. Ask your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive. Never attempt to remove the disk or .... • To maintain the disk drive in until it all the way in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use , will pick up dust and dirt that the floppy disk drive is operating. CLP-990 13 Carefully insert the disk into the slot, slowly pushing it clicks into the slot and...
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... backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in tune. This gives you a backup if one disk is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you can move to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-990 Do not lean it is lost or...
... backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in tune. This gives you a backup if one disk is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you can move to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-990 Do not lean it is lost or...
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...via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 62) 16 CLP-990 MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as... pedal is pressed, and "Key-off Samples" that samples the unique resonance of a full concert grand piano. PIANO/ HARPSI- The CLP-990 GrandPiano1 voice features five velocityswitched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a "Soundboard Reverb" (page 33) effect that accurately simulates the resonance of...
...via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 62) 16 CLP-990 MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as... pedal is pressed, and "Key-off Samples" that samples the unique resonance of a full concert grand piano. PIANO/ HARPSI- The CLP-990 GrandPiano1 voice features five velocityswitched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a "Soundboard Reverb" (page 33) effect that accurately simulates the resonance of...
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... damaged and needs to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in the center of plug differs depending on the wall. CLP-990 19 If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 2. If the supplied cord ...] switch again to turn off , the power indicator remains lit, indicating that the voltage selector is to be different depending on the country in your Yamaha dealer. Make sure that the power is purchased. (In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on . Connect the power cable. TIP [...
... damaged and needs to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in the center of plug differs depending on the wall. CLP-990 19 If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 2. If the supplied cord ...] switch again to turn off , the power indicator remains lit, indicating that the voltage selector is to be different depending on the country in your Yamaha dealer. Make sure that the power is purchased. (In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on . Connect the power cable. TIP [...
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... keyboard sound TIP You can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-990 Use this knob. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME...
... keyboard sound TIP You can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-990 Use this knob. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME...
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CLP-990 23 Check the screen located in the center of the top panel after every operation. A B NO YES C D G[EXIT] button When you turn on the power ... you press this button, the unit returns to the default screen (the screen that indicates a voice name(s) and is displayed when the power is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from...
CLP-990 23 Check the screen located in the center of the top panel after every operation. A B NO YES C D G[EXIT] button When you turn on the power ... you press this button, the unit returns to the default screen (the screen that indicates a voice name(s) and is displayed when the power is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer from...
Owner's Manual
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... play back song data from the Yamaha Disklavier player piano. Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data Voice arrangement format XG voice arrangement GM system level 1 voice arrangement DOC voice arrangement Performance data recorded with preset voices on the CLP-990 can also play on the CLP-990 song data recorded on the...
... play back song data from the Yamaha Disklavier player piano. Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data Voice arrangement format XG voice arrangement GM system level 1 voice arrangement DOC voice arrangement Performance data recorded with preset voices on the CLP-990 can also play on the CLP-990 song data recorded on the...
Owner's Manual
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... connections and switch settings, turn off the power 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/ (You need to set to the Clavinova's TO HOST jack (page 64) 2....TIP If you do not use the MIDI connectors, but the MIDI connectors are the three methods by connecting a computer to these connectors. CLP-990 63 Check the Clavinova web page.) There are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the TO HOST jack. If the cable is set ...
... connections and switch settings, turn off the power 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/ (You need to set to the Clavinova's TO HOST jack (page 64) 2....TIP If you do not use the MIDI connectors, but the MIDI connectors are the three methods by connecting a computer to these connectors. CLP-990 63 Check the Clavinova web page.) There are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the TO HOST jack. If the cable is set ...
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Connecting the serial port on the Yamaha Web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com 64 CLP-990 Therefore, you need to install a specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows 95/98 users (regarding MIDI driver) To transfer data via the computer's serial port and the Clavinova's TO HOST jack, you ...
Connecting the serial port on the Yamaha Web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com 64 CLP-990 Therefore, you need to install a specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows 95/98 users (regarding MIDI driver) To transfer data via the computer's serial port and the Clavinova's TO HOST jack, you ...
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...,400bps) TIP If your system does not work properly with a serial port 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... manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the proper data transfer rate. (Data transfer rate of "PC-1" is 31,250bps.) CLP-990 65 Connections Type of serial cables and connection pin assignments According to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial...
...,400bps) TIP If your system does not work properly with a serial port 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... manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the proper data transfer rate. (Data transfer rate of "PC-1" is 31,250bps.) CLP-990 65 Connections Type of serial cables and connection pin assignments According to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial...
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... PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER CLP-990 67 PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the...a serial cable or MIDI cables. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Connections 3. UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable computer USB cable PC-1 or HOST SELECT Mac TO HOST Standard...
... PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER CLP-990 67 PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the...a serial cable or MIDI cables. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Connections 3. UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable computer USB cable PC-1 or HOST SELECT Mac TO HOST Standard...
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... pedal connected to the Clavinova's AUX PEDAL jack. 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 controlling Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft, RotarySpeed, and VibeRotor. 82 CLP-990
... pedal connected to the Clavinova's AUX PEDAL jack. 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 controlling Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft, RotarySpeed, and VibeRotor. 82 CLP-990
Owner's Manual
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Receiving bulk data has failed. If you see this message is complete. Ask your Yamaha dealer for new data. You attempted to eject a floppy disk from the disk (page 53) to make room for repair. You may have cancelled ... can no longer record data. The Clavinova is receiving the voice setting bulk data while this message while using a brand new disk, it again. 92 CLP-990 Wait until the message disappears, then proceed to the next step. You have malfunction. Use a new disk (page 53) or delete unnecessary files from...
Receiving bulk data has failed. If you see this message is complete. Ask your Yamaha dealer for new data. You attempted to eject a floppy disk from the disk (page 53) to make room for repair. You may have cancelled ... can no longer record data. The Clavinova is receiving the voice setting bulk data while this message while using a brand new disk, it again. 92 CLP-990 Wait until the message disappears, then proceed to the next step. You have malfunction. Use a new disk (page 53) or delete unnecessary files from...
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... you to execute a file-related operation. This message appears following the message "LastPowerOffIllegalMemorySongChecking," indicating that the Clavinova recovered data in memory. CLP-990 93 Press the B [+ (YES)] button to proceed, or press the [EXIT] button to the next step. Message List Message Meaning You... checks if the contents of storage memory can be recovered. Wait until the message disappears, then proceed to cancel. Consult your Yamaha dealer. Press the [EXIT] button to return to storage memory. Rename the song. You turned off the power to the Clavinova...
... you to execute a file-related operation. This message appears following the message "LastPowerOffIllegalMemorySongChecking," indicating that the Clavinova recovered data in memory. CLP-990 93 Press the B [+ (YES)] button to proceed, or press the [EXIT] button to the next step. Message List Message Meaning You... checks if the contents of storage memory can be recovered. Wait until the message disappears, then proceed to cancel. Consult your Yamaha dealer. Press the [EXIT] button to return to storage memory. Rename the song. You turned off the power to the Clavinova...
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...64258;oppy disk. This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The CLP-990 is compatible with both types of floppy disks. • When formatted by CLP-990, and whether or not the CLP-990 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for ...• Standard MIDI Files are generally available as Format 0. • The CLP-990 is compatible with many of the disk. s ESEQ This sequence format is compatible with the format of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. Different devices have to perform ...
...64258;oppy disk. This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. • The CLP-990 is compatible with both types of floppy disks. • When formatted by CLP-990, and whether or not the CLP-990 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for ...• Standard MIDI Files are generally available as Format 0. • The CLP-990 is compatible with many of the disk. s ESEQ This sequence format is compatible with the format of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. Different devices have to perform ...