Error Codes ................6 Hardware ..................7 Hardware structure ..............7 Hardware configuration............... 8 Opening the synth............... 9 Replacing the keybed (88/76)........... 10 Appendix 1 ................. 15 Software ..................16 Spare Parts................. 17 Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 1...
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The Nord Stage Service manual is arranged to help our service centers in the best way possible. However the Nord Stage user manual is a very useful guide, use it as a reference in addition to this service manual. If you have access to internet you’ll find the user manual available for download and also a lot of useful information on our website www.clavia.se...
(waterfall profile) keyboard. Internal memory The internal sound memory of Nord Stage consists of 21 banks holding 6 programs each for a total of 126 programs. In addition there are two live buffer memories. Fuse ratings Voltage...
Test program Running the test program The Nord Stage test program is stored both in Flash and in the BootPROM position U6. Test program version is shown on the Stage display when the test program is initiated. In order to trace a hardware error easier, each Nord synthesizer has a test program.
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Tests the pitch stick function. Left = 0 Right = 64 10. ADC Tests the function of the A/D converter on the panelboard ADJ: Only used in production. SYS: Contains system operations. Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 5...
One power supply unit, one main board and two panel boards. Power supply The Nord Stage is supplied with several different voltages from the power board. These are +3.3V, +5V and ±12V. For more information on where to measure these voltages, see the schematic for the power supply.
-The latest available OS version (and piano samples) will work on all officially released main board versions, however old OS versions might NOT work on newer main boards Always use the latest OS version! Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 8...
6 pole Picoflex cable to the (24146) (24151) memory card and the two ribbon cables to the keybed (P1-24145, P2-24144) You can now lift out the main board. Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 9...
Removing the keybed (Pic.0) 1. Unscrew the M5 screws with the keys facing down on a smooth surface. (8x40241) 2. Remove the locking nuts (7x40057) Now the keybed can be removed. pic.0 Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 10...
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Assemble the keyboard cables (Pic.2) 1. Connect the long keyboard cable . (P2 on the main board) (24144) 2. Connect the short keyboard cable . (P1 on the main board) (24145) pic.2 Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 11...
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3. Tighten the M5 screws with the keys facing down on a smooth surface. (8x40241) 4. Place the unit as illustrated on pic X and tighten the 7 locking nuts (40057) accurately. Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 12...
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Important note - Mainboards prior to ver 1.2 does not feature the Picoflex connector P9 - Mainboards ver 1.2 has the connector P9 mounted on an adaptor card position TP3 Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 13...
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(40038) 5. Tighten the 7 screws ( in the rear. 40018) 6. Tighten the 3 screws ( underneath the stage. 40018) 7. Mount the 2 bumpers. pic.6 Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1 Page 14...
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Important Information! Here is a brief background story. Since the start of the Nord Stage line, Clavia has accurately picked and tested out the best units from Fatar’s semi weighted keybed production. In order to increase the quality level on the velocity sensibility some hardware changes were made to the main board and a calibration memory card was added to the keybed.
Factory presets The factory programs are available as a MIDI Sysex file for download at www.clavia.se Please refer to the Nord Stage user manual for information on how to restore the factory presets. Clavia DMI Service manual Nord Stage rev. 1.1...