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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-320 Owner's Manual

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C L P - 3 2 0
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
—Check your power supply—
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage 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 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" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the
correct voltage appears next to the pointer on the panel.
For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual.
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  • Page 1 C L P - 3 2 0 OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT —Check your power supply— Make sure that your local AC mains voltage 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 cord.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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: Important Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The above warning is located on the bottom side of the unit. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions.
  • Page 4 If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
  • Page 5 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

  • Page 6: About The Documentation And Reference Materials For This Instrument

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of your new Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories • Owner’s Manual (this book) • Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) • “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book) • AC Power cord • Bench* * Included or optional depending on locale. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune. Transporting If you move to another location, you can transport this instrument along with your other belongings.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-320 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of sounds, which are created using Yamaha’s proprietary sampling tone-generation system, “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling.” The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates sound close to that of an acoustic instru- ment by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ... 2 About the Documentation and Reference Materials for this Instrument... 6 Accessories ... 7 Features... 8 Part Names and Functions... 10 Before Using... 12 Key Cover ...12 Music Rest ...12 Connecting the Power Cord...13 Turning the Power On...13 Setting the Volume...14 Using Headphones...14...

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Bottom of the keyboard [PHONES] A set of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice (page 14). [DEMO/SONG] Listen to the playback of a demo song for each voice and 50 piano preset songs (page 15).
  • Page 11 [PEDAL] Connect the pedal cord (page 36). MIDI PEDAL MIDI [IN/OUT] Connect a MIDI device to this connector to use various MIDI functions. (Connecting MIDI Instruments—page 27) Shows the MIDI [IN/OUT] and [PEDAL] jacks as seen when viewed from the rear of the instrument.

  • Page 12: Before Using

    fire or other serious damage to the instrument. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Music Rest To raise the music rest: 1.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    Use only the AC power cord supplied with the instrument. If the supplied power cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard! The type of AC power cord provided with the instrument may be different depending on the country in which the instrument was pur- chased.

  • Page 14: Setting The Volume

    Before Using Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the CAUTION Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the jacks are provided.

  • Page 15: Reference

    Please refer to “Selecting Voices” on page 18. The demo songs listed below are re-arranged excerpts from the original compo- sitions. The other demo songs are Yamaha’s original pieces (©2008 Yamaha Corpora- tion). Voice Name GRAND PIANO 1 Albumbrad, Lyriske stykker IV, op.47-2...

  • Page 16: Listening To 50 Piano Preset Songs

    Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. You can simply listen to these songs. You can also refer to the included “50 Greats for the Piano” that con- tains scores for 50 piano preset songs.

  • Page 17: Listening To Songs Loaded From The Computer

    Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer You can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (See page 31 for more information on loading song data from the computer.) Procedure Select and play back a song. Song numbers (1 through 10) are assigned to the D 6–C7 keys (see the illustra- tion below).

  • Page 18: Selecting & Playing Voices

    Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices Procedure Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] ferent voice. If you wish to select a particular voice directly, press and hold down the button, then press one of the C1–A1 keys. VOICE] Turn the [MASTER VOLUME]...

  • Page 19: Using The Pedals

    Using the Pedals Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is pressed, notes sustain longer. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. The damper pedal features a half-pedal function.

  • Page 20: Adding Variations To The Sound - Reverb

    Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. Procedure While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] a reverb type.

  • Page 21: Layering Two Voices (Dual Mode)

    Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound. Procedure Engage Dual mode. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] C1through A1 simultaneously (or press and hold down one key, then press another) to select the two desired voices.

  • Page 22: Transposition

    Selecting & Playing Voices Transposition The Clavinova’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments.

  • Page 23: Using The Metronome

    Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is conve- nient for practicing. Procedure Start the metronome. Press the button to turn on the metronome. [METRONOME] Determines the Time Signature While holding down the [METRONOME] C3 D3 E3 F3 C3 key: No downbeat, C 3 key: 2/4, D3 key: 3/4, D 3 key: 4/4, E3 key: 5/4,...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)

    Selecting & Playing Voices Adjusting the Volume You can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the to determine the volume. The lowest key Stop the metronome. Turn off the metronome by pressing the Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity) You can adjust the volume level, which changes depending on how fast or strong you hit the keys (keyboard touch).

  • Page 25: Recording Your Performance

    Recording your Performance The Clavinova’s recording function enables you to record your performance of one song. The recorded performance is called the “user song.” Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. Audio recording and data recording Cassette tape recordings use a different data format than this instrument.

  • Page 26: Playing Back Recorded Performance Data

    Recording your Performance Playing Back Recorded Performance Data Procedure Start the playback. Press the [PLAY] button. button indicator flashes at the current tempo. [PLAY] Stop the playback. When the user song finishes playing back, this instrument automatically returns to the previous mode. To stop the playback, press the Erasing Recorded Performance Data You can erase the recorded user song.

  • Page 27: Connecting Midi Instruments

    Connecting MIDI Instruments The Clavinova features MIDI connectors. Using the MIDI functions enables you to access a variety of musical genres. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a global format standard for performance data transmission and reception between electronic musical instruments.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Computer

    After you make the connections, turn on the power to the computer first, then turn on the power to this instrument. An example of connecting this instrument to the USB port on a computer Use an optional USB-MIDI interface (such as a Yamaha UX16) to connect this instrument’s MIDI connectors to the com- puter’s USB port.

  • Page 29: Midi Functions

    MIDI Functions You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip- ment must be matched for proper data transfer. This parameter enables you to specify the channel on which the instrument transmits or receives MIDI data.

  • Page 30: Program Change On/Off

    MIDI Functions Program Change ON/OFF Normally this instrument will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly-num- bered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change).

  • Page 31: Transmitting Song Data Between The Computer And The Clavinova

    To be able to use this function, you must first download Musicsoft Downloader from Yamaha website at the following URL, and install it on your computer. http://music.yamaha.com/download/ ●...

  • Page 32: Transmitting Song Data From The Clavinova To A Computer

    Transmitting Song Data between the Computer and the Clavinova Transmitting Song Data from the Clavinova to a Computer Musicsoft Downloader enables you to transfer the user song in this instrument to a computer. For more information on transferring song data from this instrument to a computer, please refer to “Transferring Data Between the Computer and Instrument (for unprotected data)”...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    The overall volume is low, or no sound is heard. The damper pedal has no effect. Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha Clavinova. UX16 USB-MIDI interface HPE-160 Headphones Possible Cause and Solution This instrument has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on this instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 13).

  • Page 34: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    Keyboard Stand Assembly 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 35 Attach B. Depending on the model of Clavinova you pur- chased, the surface color of one side of B may be different from the other side. In this case, position B so that the side of the surface color similar to D and E faces the player.
  • Page 36 Keyboard Stand Assembly Connect the pedal cord. 6-1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal con- nector from the rear. 6-2 Attach the cord holders to the rear panel as shown, then clip the cord into the holders. 6-3 Use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the pedal cord.
  • Page 37 After completing the assembly, please check the following. • Are there any parts left over? → Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors. • Is this instrument clear of doors and other mov- able fixtures? → Move the instrument to an appropriate location. •...

  • Page 38: Index

    Index Index Symbols +/–...10 Numerics 50 Piano Preset Songs ...16 Accessories ...7 AC IN ...11 Adjust Keyboard Touch ...24 Reverb Depth...20 Tempo (metronome) ...23 Volume (metronome)...24 Assembly ...34–37 AWM...8 AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling ...8 Center Pedal ...19 Computer...28 Connecting a Computer ...28 Control Change ...30 Damper Pedal ...19 DEMO/SONG ...10, 15–17...
  • Page 39 Start/Stop playback 50 Piano Preset Songs...16 Demo Songs...15 Tempo...23 Touch Sensitivity...24 Transmitting Song Data...31 Transporting...7 Transposition ...22 Troubleshooting...33 User Song...25 Voice ...18 Index Owner’s Manual CLP-320...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    Accessories * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Page 41 MEMO Owner’s Manual CLP-320...
  • Page 42 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
  • Page 43 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative 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.
  • Page 44 Clavinova Web site http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2008 Yamaha Corporation WM81140 804YCPA*.*-01A1 Printed in Indonesia...

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