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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A Owner's Manual

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A Owner's Manual

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CLP-970A
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage
CLP-970AM
matches the voltage specified on the name
plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a
voltage selector may be provided on the bottom
panel of the main keyboard unit near the power
CLP-970AC
cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set
for the voltage in your area. The voltage
selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially
shipped. To change the setting use a "minus"
Owner's manual
screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that
the correct voltage appears next to the pointer
on the panel.

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  • Page 1 CLP-970A IMPORTANT Check your power supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage CLP-970AM matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power CLP-970AC cord.

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: 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: Precautions

    If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
  • Page 4 If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
  • Page 5 SAVING USER DATA • Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to as the CLP-970A in this Owner’s Manual. • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Recording to [TRACK2]... 43 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS] ... 44 Other recording techniques... 44 Adding data to or recording over an existing song ... 44 Changing a voice or tempo after recording ... 45 CLP-970A...
  • Page 8 Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]... 74 Setting the chorus depth [ChorusSend]*... 74 Setting the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]... 74 Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] ... 74 Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend]* ... 75 Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*... 75 CLP-970A...
  • Page 9 Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] ... 85 Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet] ... 85 Other method for restoring the normal settings ... 85 Message List ... 86 Questions about Operations and Functions ... 89 Table of contents CLP-970A...
  • Page 10 Table of contents Appendix ... 91 Troubleshooting... 92 Preset Voice List ... 93 Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split) ... 95 CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 96 Index... 99 CLP-970A...

  • Page 11: Application Index

    Saving recorded songs to memory ...“Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]” on page 48 “Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24 “Playing back a song” on page 53 “Turning track playback on and off ” on page 55 CLP-970A...
  • Page 12 Connecting a computer... “Connecting a personal computer” on page 58 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova ... “CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 96 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers... “Application Index” on page 11 Returning to the main screen...“[EXIT] button” on page 21 Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting ...“Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]”...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you first open the package. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it to the wall and the like. Included Accessories “50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Owner’s Manual Reference Booklet CLP-970A...

  • Page 14: Features

    “Key- off Samples” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The CLP-970A comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano.
  • Page 15 REVERB CHORUS BASS CHORD CHOIR SETTING SPLIT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS VOICE BRILLIANCE OTHER POINT SETTING E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING VOICE EFFECT BRILLIANCE [ ] [ ] Adjust the brightness of the tone using these buttons. (page 30) CLP-970A...

  • Page 16: Before Using The Clavinova

    To remove the music stand: Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it toward you to remove it. CLP-970A Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover.

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On

    WARNING! Make sure your CLP-970A is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main key- board unit near the power cord.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. bottom surface Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha head- phones.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation CLP-970A CLP-970A...

  • Page 20: Part Names

    [SONG SETTING] ...P68 METRONOME [START/STOP] / [SETTING]...P38, 71 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] ...P25, 38, 40, 54 LCD buttons A [–] [+] / B [– (NO)] [+ (YES)] / C [–] [+] / D [–] [+]...P21 CLP-970A CONTRAST PIANO E. PIANO/ HARPSI- BASS...
  • Page 21 GM. You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP- 970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer. LCD buttons Use the LCD button A, B, C, or D to select the contents displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Demonstration Tunes

    The corresponding voice button indicator lights up and playback starts. Until you stop playback, the selected tune will be played repeatedly using different voices (in the following order: PIANO E. PIANO/BASS STRINGS/CHOIR). CLP-970A Tunes Chanson de l’adieu F.F. Chopin Original –...
  • Page 23 Stop the playback. Press the button of the voice group being played or the [STOP] button. Exit from demo mode. Press the [DEMO] or [EXIT] button to exit from demo mode. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes CLP-970A...

  • Page 24: Listening To 50 Piano Preset Songs

    Press one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050. Song select screen The song number appears on the display. Play a preset song. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback. CLP-970A METRONOME [START/STOP] TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Tempo

    Whenever you select a new preset song, the tempo is automatically reset to the song’s original value. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is a voice select screen (page 28) that appears when you turn on the power to the Clavinova. CLP-970A...

  • Page 26: Practicing A One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs

    [STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button. The [START/ PAUSE] indicator flashes. Now play the keyboard. Playback starts simultaneously. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode. CLP-970A TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE...
  • Page 27 You can also assign a phrase in a song to repeatedly practice that part. Refer to the [FromToRepeat] option in the “SONG SETTING” menu on page 69. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Resetting the part play- back Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you select a new song. CLP-970A...

  • Page 28: Selecting And Playing Voices

    Voice name GrandPiano1 PIANO GrandPiano2 E.Piano1 E.Piano2 SynthPiano E.PIANO/ BASS WoodBass ElectricBass Bass&Cymbal Harpsichord8' HARPSI- Harpsichord8'+4' CHORD ElectricClavichord CLP-970A TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME TRACKS START/ STOP SETTING STOP START/ SONG DOWN PAUSE SETTING SYNCHRO START SONG TEMPO Voice group...

  • Page 29: Using The Pedals

    Pedal”, “M Pedal”, and “L Pedal” parameters in the “VOICE SETTING” menu. (See page 75, 76.) The center and left pedals can also be assigned to song start/stop operation (START/PAUSE function) via the “PedalStart/Pause” parameter in the “OTHER SETTING” menu (on page 83). CLP-970A...

  • Page 30: Adding Variation To The Sound [Brilliance]/[Reverb]/[Chorus]

    Dark... Dark tone Mellow ... Soft and mellow tone Normal ... Standard tone Bright ... Bright tone Metallic... Sharp metallic tone Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen. CLP-970A TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME TRACKS...
  • Page 31 Reverb Send parameter. You can also turn chorus on or off via the Chorus On Off parameter. (See page 74.) Normal Setting The normal chorus on/off setting is different for each voice. CLP-970A...

  • Page 32: Transposition

    To set the amount of transposition to “0,” press the D [–] and [+] but- tons or the TRANSPOSE [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously. Return to the main screen. Press the [EXIT] button. CLP-970A TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE...

  • Page 33: Combining Two Voices (Dual Mode)

    PIANO E. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ REVERB CHORUS MIDI BASS CHORD CHOIR SETTING MAIN SPLIT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS VOICE BRILLIANCE OTHER POINT E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING SETTING LEFT VOICE EFFECT MAIN voice group buttons CLP-970A...
  • Page 34 To use the identical voices, press the B [–]/[+] buttons once. To use different voices within the same voice group, press the B [–]/[+] but- tons repeatedly. Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode. Press any MAIN voice group button. CLP-970A...

  • Page 35: Splitting The Keyboard Range And Playing Two Different Voices (Split Mode)

    HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ REVERB CHORUS CONTRAST BASS CHORD CHOIR SETTING MAIN SPLIT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS VOICE BRILLIANCE OTHER E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING POINT SETTING EXIT LEFT VOICE EFFECT 1 3 5 LEFT voice group buttons CLP-970A MIDI...
  • Page 36 BASS HARPSICHORD HARPSICHORD/MALLET MALLET ORGAN ORGAN/STRINGS STRINGS/CHOIR Specify the split point (the border between the right- and left-hand range). The normal setting of the split point is “F 2.” CLP-970A Voice name LEFT GrandPiano1 GrandPiano2 E.Piano1 E.Piano2 SynthPiano WoodBass ElectricBass Bass&Cymbal...
  • Page 37 Exit Split mode and return to normal play mode. Press the voice group button that you pressed for the left- hand range. In Split mode, you can use Dual mode (see page 33) for the MAIN and LEFT ranges respectively. Selecting and Playing Voices CLP-970A...

  • Page 38: Using The Metronome

    (default) setting, press the [DOWN] and [UP] keys or the D [–] and [+] keys simultaneously. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the normal screen. Stop the metronome. Press the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. CLP-970A TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME...

  • Page 39: Recording Your Performance

    POINT E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING SETTING EXIT LEFT VOICE EFFECT NOTE If you select a song other than “P-000: NewSong” and record on a track that already has data, the existing data on the track will be lost. CLP-970A...
  • Page 40 To stop recording, press the [STOP] button. The Clavinova locates the top of the song. The [TRACK 1] indicator lights up in green. (Record mode is auto- matically cancelled.) CLP-970A ] buttons once to ] buttons once. Measure number in recording NOTE Set the tempo in Step 3.

  • Page 41: Re-Recording Track 1

    Follow the procedure from Step 3 on page 40 to re-record. The original performance data will be overwritten by new performance data. Recording Your Performance NOTE To erase recorded data from a track, use the Channel Clear parameter in the “SONG SETTING” menu. (See page 69.) CLP-970A...

  • Page 42: Re-Recording Track 1 Partially

    Norm (Normal) — The existing data will be erased after re-recording starts. Key On — Data that exists prior to the point where you start playing a note will not be erased. CLP-970A If the playback screen is not displayed, press one of the SONG SELECT buttons once.

  • Page 43: Recording To [Track2]

    ORGAN/ BASS OTHER SPLIT VOICE BRILLIANCE POINT E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING SETTING LEFT VOICE EFFECT Pressing the [TRACK 1] but- ton repeatedly toggles between playback on (the indicator lights up in green) and off (the indicator turns off). CLP-970A...

  • Page 44: Recording To The Third Or More Tracks [Extra Tracks]

    39. To select a song from already-recorded data, see Steps 1 and 2 on page 53. To continue recording, follow the procedure described in “Recording a New Song” from page 39 to 44. CLP-970A select a recording track (3-16) NOTE...

  • Page 45: Changing A Voice Or Tempo After Recording

    Change the tempo in Step 4. CAUTION The edited settings (except for the tempo setting) will be saved in memory and you will not be able to restore the previous settings. Proceed with caution. CLP-970A...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Volume Balance Between Playback And Your Performance [Song Balance]

    ANCE [ ] or D [+] button. Setting range: 127:127 – 1:127 (Lowering the volume of the playback sound) 127:127 – 127:1 (Lowering the volume of the performance sound) Normal setting: 127:127 CLP-970A The song balance setting is also used during playback. (See page 53.)

  • Page 47: Recording In Dual Or Split Mode

    Switching between Dual and Split mode in a song is not recorded. Dual Split EXTRA EXTRA TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACKn TRACKn TRACKn TRACK1 TRACKn TRACK2 TRACKn+1 TRACKn +2 – – Recording Your Performance Split+Dual EXTRA TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACKn TRACK1 TRACKn TRACK2 TRACKn +1 TRACK3 TRACKn +2 TRACK4 TRACKn +3 CLP-970A...

  • Page 48: Saving Recorded Songs And Handling The Files

    In this manual, a song located in a song recorded in Current memory, is referred to as a “Current song,” and a song in Storage memory is a “Memory song.” Clavinova Preset song memory CLP-970A Parameter name SaveToMemory DeleteSong RenameSongs...

  • Page 49: Basic File Operation

    START/ STOP SETTING DOWN EXIT TEMPO PIANO E. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ REVERB CHORUS MIDI BASS CHORD CHOIR SETTING MAIN SPLIT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS VOICE BRILLIANCE OTHER SETTING POINT E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING LEFT VOICE EFFECT CLP-970A...

  • Page 50: Saving Recorded Or Other Songs To Clavinova Storage Memory

    “Memory” and “xx” is a number. If Storage memory contains one or more songs, and you save a new song, the Clavi- nova automatically sorts the songs alphabetically and renumbers them. CLP-970A • You can change the type of characters on the screen using the Char- acterCode parameter.

  • Page 51: Deleting Songs In Clavinova Storage Memory

    “--------------”. After you delete a song, the Clavinova automatically updates the song numbers. CAUTION Do not turn off the power while the screen displays “Executing.” CLP-970A...

  • Page 52: Renaming A Song

    The default setting is “International.” To input katakana, change this setting to “Japanese.” Options: International, Japanese Character list [International] [Japanese] CLP-970A Do not turn off the power while the screen displays “Executing.” After you rename a song, the Clavinova sorts songs alphabetically and renum- bers them.

  • Page 53: Playing Back Recorded Songs

    Use the SongRepeat parameter in the “SONG SETTING” menu (page 70) to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of a single song. CLP-970A...
  • Page 54 To stop playback in the middle of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button. CLP-970A The bar number in playback ] buttons to return to the song...

  • Page 55: Turning Track Playback On And Off

    Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback on and off. You can play the part that is turned off. Playing Back Recorded Songs You can practice a part or phrase using the FromToRe- peat (page 69) in the “SONG SETTING” menu. CLP-970A...

  • Page 56: Connections

    Reverse this order when you turn the power off. Clavinova L / L + R AUX OUT phone plug AUX OUT (standard) alternatively CLP-970A PC-1 AUX PEDAL L / L + R L / L + R TO HOST HOST SELECT AUX OUT...
  • Page 57 [BRILLIANCE] (page 30) set- tings do not. If you connect the Clavi- nova to a monaural device, use only the AUX IN [L/L+R] jack or AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack. Plug shape depends on the divece. AUX OUT (OUTPUT) Tone Generator Connections CLP-970A...

  • Page 58: Connecting A Personal Computer

    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/ (For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.) There are the three methods by which to connect the Clavinova to a personal computer: 1.
  • Page 59 To transfer data via the computer’s serial port and the Clavinova’s TO HOST jack, you need to install a specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows 95/98). You can download this driver from the following XG Library on the Yamaha Web site: http://www.yamaha-xg.com...
  • Page 60 According to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial cables. • Windows (with a serial port of D-sub 9-pin) 8-pin mini DIN plug D-sub 9-pin plug (Yamaha CCJ-PC2 or equivalent) mini DIN 8-pin • Windows (with a serial port of D-sub 25-pin)
  • Page 61 Use a MIDI interface device to connect a computer to the Clavinova using special MIDI cables. Clavinova MIDI THRU MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI interface Windows Clavinova HOST SELECT switch setting Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI.” MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI interface Macintosh Connections CLP-970A...
  • Page 62 UX256) on the computer, and connect the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable or MIDI cables. For more information, refer to the instruction manual for the UX256. UX256: Yamaha USB-MIDI Interface. Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable USB cable...

  • Page 63: Detailed Settings

    Detailed Settings CLP-970A CLP-970A...

  • Page 64: Detailed Settings

    Position of right and left channels* Fine pitch adjustment (only in Dual mode) Reverb type Reverb depth* Chorus type Chorus depth* Chorus on/off Variation effect type Variation effect depth* Touch sensitivity* CLP-970A Parameter name Reference page Quantize QuickPlay ChannelListen ChannelClear FromToRepeat SongRepeat Parameter name...
  • Page 65 Detailed Settings RPedal MPedal LPedal AuxPedal Parameter name Reference page MidiOutChannel MidiInAChannel MidiInBChannel LocalControl MidiOutSelect ReceiveParameter TransmitParameter SongBulkDump InitialSetup VoiceBulkDump Parameter name Reference page TouchResponse Tune PianoTuningCurve Scale StringResonanceDepth SustainSamplingDepth VivraphoneRotorSpeed VibraphonePedalMode PedalStart/Pause AuxPedalType HalfPedalPoint PitchBendRange XGAlternative MemoryBackUp FactorySet CLP-970A...

  • Page 66: Making Detailed Settings

    Some parameters or parts lead you to more options. Use the B [– (NO)]/[+ (YES)], C [–]/[+], and D [–]/[+] buttons to select or set the option. To restore the normal parameter value, press the [–] and [+] buttons simultaneously. CLP-970A A [–] [+] TRACK TRACK EXTRA...
  • Page 67 Press the B [+(YES)] button to execute the setting. The Clavinova dis- plays “Executing” and saves the data. When the operation is complete, it displays “Completed” for three seconds, then returns to the previ- ous screen. Close the setting menu. Press the [EXIT] button. Detailed Settings CLP-970A...

  • Page 68: Detailed Settings For Recording And Playback [Song Setting]

    If you select “1/8” or “1/16” for correction, the Clavi- nova displays “SwingRate=xx%”, which enables you to make the entire feel of a song more lively and swinging. Setting range: 0% - 100% CLP-970A FILE METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING SONG...

  • Page 69: Specifying Whether Playback Starts Immediately Along With The First Voicing [Quickplay]

    When you select another song, the specified range is auto- matically cancelled and the Repeat function is turned off. Press this button to delete data. Use these buttons to select “Repeat On.” Use these buttons to specify the end point of the repeated range. CLP-970A...

  • Page 70: Playing Back A Song Repeatedly [Songrepeat]

    Use these buttons to select “On.” Use these buttons to specify the repeated songs. Setting range: [MemorySongs] All songs in the Clavinova’s memory [PresetSongs] All 50 preset songs [ALL] All songs from “MemorySongs,” and “PresetSongs” [OneSong] One song selected from the front panel CLP-970A...

  • Page 71: Detailed Settings For The Metronome Metronome [Setting]

    Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in English Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in German Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in Japanese Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in French Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in Spanish Click and bell CLP-970A...

  • Page 72: Detailed Settings For The Voices [Voice Setting]

    See the procedure on page 66. In Dual mode: Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2) Setting range: –2 (two octaves lower - 0 (no pitch shift) - +2 (two octaves higher) CLP-970A EXTRA FILE METRONOME TRACKS START/ STOP SETTING...

  • Page 73: Setting The Position Of Right And Left Channels [Pan]

    Stage Reverberation suitable for a solo instrument sound. Plate Reverberation from the vibration of a metal plate. Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]* The reverb effect is not applied if the ReverbSend parameter is set to “0.” See the procedure on page 66. CLP-970A...

  • Page 74: Selecting The Chorus Type [Chorus Type]

    Adds swell effects of an ascending or descending jet plane. Setting the chorus depth [Cho- rusSend]* See the procedure on page 66. CLP-970A In Dual mode: Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2) Setting range: 0 - 127 Setting the chorus on/off...

  • Page 75: Setting The Variation Effect Depth [Variationsend]

    [RPedal] See the procedure on page 66. Setting range: SustainCont Damper function that sustains the sound longer as you press the pedal deeper. Sustain On/Off switch type damper function. PitchBend Changes the pitch continuously. No function. Normal setting: SustainCount CLP-970A...

  • Page 76: Setting The Center Pedal Function [Mpedal]

    No function. Normal setting: Expression 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,...

  • Page 77: Midi [Midi Setting]

    MIDI device or computer. You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play “GM System Level 1” or “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected com- puter or sequencer.

  • Page 78: Setting The Midi Transmit Channel [Midioutchannel]

    SETTING TEMPO The received data is played back using the XG voices (page 6 in the “Reference Booklet” for the CLP-970A). You can also assign the Clavinova’s preset voices to part of the data. (See “XG Alternative” on page 84.) See the procedure on page 66.

  • Page 79: Setting The Midi Receive Channel (Port B) [Midiinachannel]

    See the procedure on page 66. Select a type of data. Type of data: Note, Control, Program, Pitch Bend, SysEx (System Exclusive) Setting range: On/Off Normal setting: On for all types of data MIDI [MIDI SETTING] (song playback data) Select On or Off. CLP-970A...

  • Page 80: Selecting A Type Of Data Transmitted Via Midi [Transmitparameter]

    You can interrupt song data bulk dump transmission by pressing the B [– (NO)] button. See the procedure on page 66. CLP-970A Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup] You can transmit the panel data, such as voice selec- tion, to a connected sequencer.

  • Page 81: Other Settings

    PIANO E. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ REVERB CHORUS MIDI CONTRAST BASS CHORD CHOIR SETTING MAIN SPLIT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS VOICE OTHER BRILLIANCE POINT E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS SETTING SETTING EXIT LEFT VOICE EFFECT [OTHER SETTING] CLP-970A...

  • Page 82: Selecting A Scale [Scale]

    Normal setting: Equal CLP-970A If you select a scale other than Equal, you need to spec- ify the root note using the B [–]/[+] buttons. Setting range: C, C , D, E , E, F, F , G, A , A, B , B...

  • Page 83: Setting The Speed Of Vibraphone's Vibrato Effect [Vibraphonerotorspeed]

    For example, some pedals turn on the effects and others turn them off when you press them. Use this parameter to reverse this mechanism. See the procedure on page 66. Setting range: Make, Break Other settings Set to On or Off. CLP-970A...

  • Page 84: Setting The Point At Which The Damper Pedal Starts To Affect The Sound [Halfpedalpoint]

    [XGAlternative] You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play “GM System Level 1” or “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.

  • Page 85: Selecting Items Saved At Shutdown [Memorybackup]

    (C7) and black key (B 6) and press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power to the Clavinova. Other settings Reset the Clavinova. Select a value for memory songs. Memory songs are kept. Memory songs are erased. [POWER] CLP-970A...

  • Page 86: Message List

    The normal (factory default) settings (except for the memory song setting) (“FactorySet” on page 85) have been restored. This message also appears if you press and hold down the C7 key and turn on the power to the Clavinova (page 85). CLP-970A...
  • Page 87 Clavinova (page 85). The Clavinova’s flash memory (storage memory) has expired. Consult your Yamaha dealer. If this message appears, the Clavinova will not back up the songs and settings in memory. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the pre- vious screen.
  • Page 88 CLP-970A and the computer, then check the cable connections and the [HOST SELECT] switch setting. Then, turn on the power to the computer and the CLP-970A in this order and check to see if the driver and MIDI application on the computer work properly.

  • Page 89: Questions About Operations And Functions

    You can change all data except for note data after record- ing. You can change the time signature at the beginning of the song, or at a position in the song to which you move, by using the B [–]/[+] buttons while the song is stopped. CLP-970A...
  • Page 90 Use the “AuxPedalType” parameter (page 83) in the “OTHER SETTING” menu to change the external pedal setting. CLP-970A The song title is not correct. The “CharacterCode” setting may be different than that used when you named the song. Also, if the song was recorded on another instrument, the title might be displayed incorrectly.

  • Page 91: Appendix

    Appendix CLP-970A CLP-970A...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    The pitch and/or tone of the piano voices in certain ranges do not sound right. Mechanical noise is heard during performance. CLP-970A Cause The Clavinova has not been plugged in properly. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument.

  • Page 93: Preset Voice List

    An actual vibraphone has a rotor inside the resonance tube, which rotates via the motor to create the vibrato effect. Pressing the left pedal applies this effect; pressing the pedal again turns the effect off. Voice description CLP-970A...
  • Page 94 Marimba Celesta PipeOrganPrincipal PipeOrganFlute1 PipeOrganFlute2 PipeOrganTutti JazzOrgan Strings SynthStrings SlowStrings Choir SlowChoir Scat CLP-970A Touch Dynamic Key-off String Sense sampling samples resonance Voice description This voice simulates a concert-type marimba sound. Stereo sampling helps reproduce a real acoustic spread. A celesta is a percussive instrument. When you play the keyboard, the hammer hits a metallic board to produce the sound.

  • Page 95: Voice Combination Examples (Dual And Split)

    This sound is suitable for fusion. Deeper reverb and chorus (pages 73 and 74) will improve the groove. The damper pedal is effective on the voice assigned to the right-hand range. This combination makes a very brilliant sound. CLP-970A...

  • Page 96: Clp-970A/970Am/970Ac: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accor- dance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.

  • Page 97: Connect The Pedal Cord

    * Use the rear hole on the front brackets to attach the screws. CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly Connect the pedal cord. Secure the pedal cord. (2) Use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the pedal cord.
  • Page 98 CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly Set the adjuster. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. After completing the assembly, please check the following. • Are there any parts left over? • Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors.

  • Page 99: Index

    Message List 86 Metronome 38 Detailed settings 71 METRONOME SETTING 71 MIDI 77 Detailed settings 77 MIDI cables 61 MIDI connectors 58, 61 MIDI driver 59 MIDI SETTING 77 Music stand 16 New Song 39 Normal setting* 30 Other settings 81 CLP-970A...
  • Page 100 Right pedal function 75 Scale 82 Screen 21 Select 50 piano preset songs 24 Demo Songs 22 Recorded Songs 53 Selecting a touch response 81 CLP-970A SETTING metronome 71 Volume 18 Soft (left) pedal 29 Song Delete 51 Detailed settings 68...

  • Page 101: Important Safety Instructions

    Do NOT connect this type of product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the owners manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other...
  • Page 102 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
  • Page 103 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 104 M.D.G., PA DMI Division, Yamaha Corporation • © 2000 Yamaha Corporation V?????? ???AP?????.?-??B0 Printed in Indonesia Clavinova Web Site (English only) http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/...

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