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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-555 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
  • Page 3 SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
  • Page 4 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-555 Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure. In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep...
  • Page 5 Contents Tuning The Metronome & Tempo Control Using the Recorder The Function Mode Connecting to a Personal Computer...

  • Page 6: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel 4 5 6 Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially turned ON, a voice selector LED will light, and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard will light.
  • Page 7 The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the touch response of the Clavinova to match your playing style. See page 16 for details. The CLP-555 has nine voice selectors and a [VARIATION] button. Simply press any of the voice selectors to select the corresponding voice. The voice selector LED will light to indicate which voice is currently selected.
  • Page 8 To open the CLP-555 key cover lift it just enough to clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into the main unit. To close the cover slide it forward all the way and then lower it gently until it closes completely.
  • Page 9 Connections These jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator mod- ule such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from the external tone generator module are connected to the AUX IN L/ L+R and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be repro- duced via the Clavinova’s internal sound system and speakers.
  • Page 10 Selecting & Playing Voices After making sure that the Clavinova’s AC cord is properly plugged into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the left of the keyboard to turn the power ON.

  • Page 11: Playing The Demonstration Tunes

    Playing the Demonstration Tunes Press the [DEMO/PIANO SONG] button to engage the demo mode — the voice selector indicators will flash in sequence. * See page 48 for a complete listing of the demo tunes. After stopping demo playback, press the [DEMO/PIANO SONG] button to exit from the demo mode and return to the normal play mode.
  • Page 12 Playing the Demonstration Tunes The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within a piano song. Combined with the Part Cancel function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice difficult phrases. Select and play a piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat.
  • Page 13 Playing the Demonstration Tunes The 30 piano songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by the recorder’s [1] track, and the left-hand part is played by recorder’s [2] track.

  • Page 14: The Dual Mode

    To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single voice selector. The CLP-555 Function mode provides access to a number of other dual-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for details.

  • Page 15: The Split Mode

    LED display while the [SPLIT] button is held). The split point can also be set via the Function mode (see below). The CLP-555 Function mode provides access to a number of other split-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for...
  • Page 16 Reverb To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No reverb is produced when all indicators are off. The depth of the selected reverb effect can be adjusted for the current voice by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button.

  • Page 17: The Chorus Effect

    The Chorus Effect The [EFFECT] button turns the chorus effect on (indicator lit) and off (indicator off). While the chorus effect is on the effect depth can be individually adjusted for the selected voice by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button.

  • Page 18: Touch Sensitivity

    Touch Sensitivity Transposition To select a touch sensitivity type press the [TOUCH] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [TOUCH] button is pressed). Use the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANS- POSE] button to transpose down or up as required.
  • Page 19 Tuning Hz. The current tuning setting is shown on the LED display while the tuning is being adjusted. Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display by the appearance and position of one or two dots, as in the following example: To tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously.
  • Page 20 The Metronome & Tempo Control The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing the [METRONOME] button. When on, the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. The volume of the metronome sound can be adjusted by using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [METRONOME] button.

  • Page 21: Using The Recorder

    Using the Recorder Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want to record with (or voices if you will be using the dual or split mode). You might also want to set the volume and tempo controls. Press the RECORDER [REC] button to engage the record ready mode (recording does not actually start yet).
  • Page 22 The initial voice (including dual mode), damper pedal, soft pedal, tempo, reverb type, reverb depth, and effect settings made in step 1 of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the CLP-555. These initial settings can be changed after the recording is finished by pressing the...
  • Page 23 To play back what you’ve recorded, first make sure that the green track indicators of the tracks you want to play are lit. If not, press the corresponding track button(s) so that they are lit. Then press the RECORDER [START/ STOP] button.

  • Page 24: The Function Mode

    The Function Mode < > Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. Use the [<] and [>] buttons (i.e. the [TRANSPOSE] and [SPLIT] buttons) to select the desired function: F1 through F9. In the case of the Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode (F4), Metronome (F5), MIDI (F8), and Backup (F9) functions, you will have to press the [+/YES] button once to enter the respective sub-mode after the function has been selected, and then use the [<] and [>] buttons...
  • Page 25 440. 4. 4 0. In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the CLP-555 includes 6 classic tunings that you can select and use to play music of the corresponding period, or experiment with in a more modern context. The tunings are: After selecting “F2”, use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the number of the...
  • Page 26 The Function Mode After selecting “F3. Y ”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the dual-mode function sub- mode, then use the [<] and [>] buttons to select the desired dual mode function, as listed below. If the Dual mode is not engaged “F3. - ” will appear instead of “F3. Y ” and the Dual mode functions cannot be selected.
  • Page 27 These functions make it possible to individually set the depth of the chorus effect for the 1st and 2nd dual-mode voices (“1st” and “2nd” refer to the left and right voice selectors, respectively). Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the effect depth for the correspond- ing voice as required.
  • Page 28 The Function Mode The volume levels of the two voices combined in the split mode can be adjusted as re- quired by using this function. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to adjust the balance as required. The balance range is from 0 through 20. A setting of “10” produces equal balance between the two split-mode voices.
  • Page 29 After selecting “F5. Y ”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the metronome function sub- mode, then use the [<] and [>] buttons to select the desired metronome function, as listed below. Use this function to set the time signature of the metronome as required (i.e. the number of unaccented beats that occur between each accented beat).
  • Page 30 The examples given above really only scratch the surface. MIDI can do much, much more. The CLP-555 MIDI functions allow it to be used in fairly sophisticated MIDI systems. The MIDI system allows transmission and reception of MIDI data on 16 differ- ent channels.
  • Page 31 In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer. A “Multi-timbre” receive mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing the Clavinova to play multi-channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer.
  • Page 32 MIDI OUT terminal. This is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit which will be used to control the Clavinova on playback. By transmitting the Clavinova panel...
  • Page 33 After selecting “F9. Y ”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function sub-mode, then use the [<] and [>] buttons to select the desired backup function, as listed below. Even if backup is turned on via one of the functions described below, the data will only be retained in memory for about 1 week if the power is not turned on during this time.

  • Page 34: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Connecting to a Personal Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the modem or printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which port your MIDI software is using for MIDI data communication, using a standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the “Mac”...
  • Page 35 Connecting to a Personal Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the RS-232C port on your IBM computer, using a standard 8-pin MINI DIN cross cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the “PC-2” position. Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on any settings you might have to make on the computer side.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    (page 46). This can occur if there is a high-power transmitter in your vicinity. Contact your Yamaha dealer. Factory Preset Recall Options & Expander Modules High-performance lightweight dynamic head- phones with extra-soft ear pads.
  • Page 37 MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format des données MIDI/ Formato de datos MIDI...
  • Page 38 MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI...
  • Page 40 MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI Effect MIDI Map Effect Off <—— Hall1 Hall2 Room1 <—— Stage1 <—— No Effect <—— <—— <—— Hall1 <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— <—— Effect Off <—— No Effect <—— Chorus1 <——...

  • Page 42: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    Keyboard Stand Assembly Referring to the illustration, make sure that you have all the required parts. Use scissors or a cutter to remove the packing material in which the main unit is wrapped. Then attach the legs to the bottom of the main unit using four 5 20 mm long screws per leg.
  • Page 43 Assemblage du support de clavier Vérifier que toutes les pièces figurant sur l’illustration se trouvent bien dans le carton. Utiliser une paire de ciseaux ou un cutter pour retirer les ma- tériaux dans lesquels l’instrument est emballé. Puis, monter les pieds au-dessous de l’instrument avec quatre vis longues 5 mm par pied.
  • Page 44 Before attaching the pedal box, connect the pedal cord. Pull the pedal plug out from the hole in the base plate and plug it into the socket in the bottom of the main unit with the lug on the plug facing the rear of the main unit (refer to the illustration).
  • Page 45 Avant de monter le pédalier, raccordez son cordon. Sortir le connecteur de pédalier de l’orifice de l’embase et le brancher dans la prise sous de l’instrument, la cosse du connecteur orienté vers l’arrière de l’instrument (comme indiqué sur l’illustration). Si la prise est difficile à enclencher, ne pas forcer... vérifier l’orientation de la prise et essayer à...
  • Page 46 Lift and remove the carton, then remove the remaining packing material from the main unit. Firmly attach the front legs (A) and (B) to the frame on the bottom of the main unit using two 5 each leg. Check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas.
  • Page 47 Soulever le carton et le retirer, puis retirer les matériaux d’em- ballage qui restaient sur l’instrument. Fixer fermement, sous l’instrument, les pieds avant (A) et (B) au châssis avec deux vis longues 5 20 mm par pied. Vérifiez le réglage du sélecteur de tension qui est prévu pour certaines régions.
  • Page 48 < Remove the protective backing from the adhesive surface of the cord holders, and attach at approximately the locations shown in the illustration. Plug the main-unit end of the AC cord into the corresponding socket on the bottom of the main unit, then secure the cord with the cord holders.
  • Page 49 < Retirer le film protecteur des surfaces adhésives aux serre-fils et les fixer approximativement aux emplacements indiqués sur l’illustration. Brancher l’extrémité instrument du cordon secteur dans la prise correspondante au bas de l’instrument et fixer le cordon avec les serre-fils. Un adaptateur de prise peut également être fourni dans certai- nes régions pour pouvoir brancher le cordon à...
  • Page 50 Demo Song List/Verzeichnis der Demo-Songs/ Liste des morceaux de démonstration/Lista de canciones de demostración Default Setting List/Liste der Vorgabeeinstellungen/ Liste des réglages par défaut/Lista de ajustes de fábrica...
  • Page 51 Specifications/Technische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones KEYBOARD POLYPHONY VOICE SELECTORS REVERB TOUCH SENSITIVITY RECORDER PEDAL CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS Lid down DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) Lid up WEIGHT 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) 32 NOTES MAX. PIANO 1, PIANO 2, CLAVINOVA TONE, E.
  • Page 52 Some of these items are de- signed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
  • Page 53 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
  • Page 54 LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.

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