Yamaha Clavinova CLP-411 User manual

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CLP-411
CLP-511

Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-411/511 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.
●Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone
generator system offers rich, realistic voices. Both
models feature stereo sampling of the piano
voices for unmatched realism and expressive
power.
●Piano-like touch response —adjustable in 4
stages —provides extensive expressive control
and outstanding playability.
●Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simulta-
neously.
●Split mode (CLP-511) allows different voices to be
played by the left and right hands.
●Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh
sound for new musical expression.
●Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates
practice.
●Digital recorder lets you record and play back
anything you play on the keyboard (up to approxi-
mately 4,200 notes).
●MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions
make the Clavinova useful in a range of advanced
MIDI music systems.
●Built-in computer interface for direct connection to
personal computers running advanced music
software.
Taking Care Of Your Clavinova
Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment. Observe the fol-
lowing points and your Clavinova will sound and look great for many years.
1Never open the case and touch or tamper with the
internal circuitry.
2Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use,
and close the key cover to protect the keyboard.
3Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova only
with a clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral
cleanser may be used if desired. Never use
abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical
dust cloths since these can dull or damage the
finish.
4Never place any vinyl products on your Clavinova.
Contact with vinyl can cause irreversible damage
to the finish.
5Install your Clavinova in a place that is away from
direct sunlight, excessive humidity or heat.
6Never apply excessive force to the controls,
connectors or other parts of your Clavinova, and
avoid scratching or bumping it with hard objects.
7Make 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.
●Name Plate Location
The CLP-411/511 name plate is located on the
bottom panel.
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 it in a safe place for later reference.

Contents
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The Control Panel .......................................................... 2
Connections ................................................................... 5
Selecting & Playing Voices ............................................ 6
Playing the Demonstration Tunes .................................. 7
■Piano Song A-B Repeat ............................................8
■Piano Song Part Cancel (CLP-511) ..........................9
●Synchro Start.......................................................9
●Left Pedal Start/Stop ...........................................9
The Dual Mode ............................................................ 10
●Other Dual Mode Functions...............................10
The Split Mode (CLP-511) ............................................11
●Selecting the Left-hand Voice............................ 11
●Setting the Split Point ........................................ 11
●Other Split Mode Functions ............................... 11
Reverb ........................................................................ 12
●Adjusting Reverb Depth.....................................12
The Chorus Effect ........................................................ 13
●Adjusting Effect Depth .......................................13
The Pedals................................................................... 13
●Soft (Left) Pedal.................................................13
●Sostenuto (Center) Pedal ..................................13
●Damper (Right) Pedal........................................13
Touch Sensitivity ......................................................... 14
Transposition ............................................................... 14
Tuning ......................................................................... 15
●Tuning Up ..........................................................15
●Tuning Down......................................................15
●To Restore Standard Pitch.................................15
The Metronome & Tempo Control ................................ 16
■The Metronome .......................................................16
●Metronome Volume ...........................................16
●Other Metronome Functions..............................16
■Tempo Control.........................................................16
Using the Recorder ...................................................... 17
■Recording ................................................................17
●Changing the Initial Settings..............................18
●Erasing a Single CLP-511 Track........................18
●Erasing All Recorded Data On the CLP-411......18
■Playback ..................................................................19
●Synchro Start (CLP-511) ...................................19
●Left Pedal Start/Stop .........................................19
The Function Mode ...................................................... 20
●To Select a Function … .....................................20
■F1: Tuning ................................................................21
■F2: Scale ..................................................................21
■F3: Dual Mode Functions .......................................22
F3.1: Dual Balance...............................................22
F3.2: Dual Detune ................................................22
F3.3: 1st Voice Octave Shift.................................22
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift................................22
F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth.................................23
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth ...............................23
F3.7: (CLP-511) Slow-attack Strings ....................23
F3.7: (CLP-411), F3.8: (CLP-511) Reset..............23
■F4: (CLP-511) Split Mode Functions......................23
F4.1: Split Point....................................................23
F4.2: Split Balance ...............................................24
F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift .............................24
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift................................24
F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth .............................24
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth ...............................24
F4.7: Damper Mode .............................................24
F4.8: Reset...........................................................24
■F4: CLP-411 Metronome Functions.......................25
■F5: CLP-511 Metronome Functions.......................25
F4.1/F5.1: Beat ....................................................25
F4.2/F5.2: Volume................................................25
■F5: CLP-411 Left Pedal Mode.................................25
■F6: CLP-511 Left Pedal Mode.................................25
■F7: (CLP-511) Piano Song Part Cancel Volume....25
■F6: CLP-411 MIDI Functions...................................26
■F8: CLP-511 MIDI Functions...................................26
●A Brief Introduction to MIDI................................26
F6.1/F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection .......26
F6.2/F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection ........26
F6.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ........................27
F6.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF..................27
F6.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF ....................28
F6.6/F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose....................28
F6.7/F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit.........................28
F6.8/F8.8: Bulk Data Dump..................................28
■F9: (CLP-511) Backup Functions...........................29
F9.1: Voice ...........................................................29
F9.2: MIDI ............................................................29
F9.3: Tuning .........................................................29
F9.4: Pedal...........................................................29
Connecting to a Personal Computer ............................. 30
●Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series
Computer...........................................................30
●Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series
Computer...........................................................31
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 32
Factory Preset Recall (CLP-511) ................................. 33
Options & Expander Modules ...................................... 33
CLP-411: Keyboard Stand Assembly ...............................34
CLP-511: Keyboard Stand Assembly ...............................38
MIDI Data Format................................................................44
Specifications.....................................................................47
Demo Song List..................................................................48
Default Setting List ............................................................48
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................49

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The Control Panel
CLP-511
CLP-411
MASTER VOLUME
FUNCTION
TRANSPOSE SPLIT VARIATION
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 STRINGS
HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FIXED
EFFECT TOUCH
MAX
MIN
METRONOME TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
START /
STOP REC
CLP- 511 STEREO SAMPLING
12
DEMO /
PIANO SONG
RECORDER
POWER
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5
1
PHONES Jacks
(Bottom Panel)
Tuning keys
(See page 15)
278456
3
9@0 !
MASTER VOLUME
FUNCTION
TRANSPOSE SPLIT VARIATION
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 STRINGS
HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FIXED
EFFECT TOUCH
MAX
MIN
METRONOME TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
DEMO /
PIANO SONG
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
MAX
MIN
METRONOME TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
CLP- 411 STEREO SAMPLING
DEMO /
PIANO SONG
FUNCTION TRANSPOSE VARIATION
PIANO CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FIXED
EFFECT TOUCH START
/
STOP REC
RECORDER
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5
1
PHONES Jacks
(Bottom Panel)
Tuning keys
(See page 15)
278346 9 @0 !
MASTER VOLUME
MAX
MIN
METRONOME TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
DEMO /
PIANO SONG
FUNCTION TRANSPOSE VARIATION
PIANO CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FIXED
EFFECT TOUCH

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The Control Panel
1[POWER] Switch
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.
2[MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the volume (level) of
sound produced by the Clavinova’s internal stereo sound system. The
[MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a
pair of headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 5).
3[FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions — including the MIDI
functions — that significantly enhance versatility and playability. See
page 20 for details.
4[TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova’s TRANS-
POSE function (to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in
semitone intervals).
5[SPLIT] Button (CLP-511)
Engages the split mode in the CLP-511, in which different voices can
be played on the left- and right-hand sections of the keyboard. See page 11
for details.
6[REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that
you can use for extra depth and expressive power. See page 12 for details.
7[EFFECT] Button
This button engages a chorus effect which can give your sound greater
depth and animation.
8[TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the touch response of the
Clavinova to match your playing style. See page 14 for details.
9Voice Selectors & [VARIATION] Button
The CLP-411 has seven voice selectors and a [VARIATION] button,
and the CLP-511 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. Press the [VARIATION] button so that its indicator lights to
select a variation of the currently selected voice.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices can be played simulta-
neously across the full range of the keyboard (see page 10 for details), and
a split mode on the CLP-511 which allows different voices to be played
by the left and right hands (see page 11 for details).
B5 C6
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
$ #
START /
STOP REC
12
RECORDER
B5 C6
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
#
START /
STOP REC
RECORDER

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0[METRONOME] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The [TEMPO/SONG] but-
tons, below, are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound, and the
volume of the metronome sound if used while the [METRONOME]
button is held — page 16.
![TEMPO/SONG] (–/NO, +/YES) Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome function as well as
the playback tempo of the recorder function. The tempo range is from 32
to 280 beats per minute — page 16. These same buttons are also used to
select a piano song number for playback — page 7. The [TEMPO/
SONG] buttons are also used to adjust a range of other parameters (i.e.
their “–/NO” and “+/YES” functions).
@[DEMO/PIANO SONG] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of
different demonstration sequences for each of the Clavinova’s voices, and
a range of 30 piano songs. See page 7 for details.
#RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the Clavinova’s recorder, letting you record and
play back just about anything you play on the keyboard — up to a maxi-
mum of about 4,200 notes. See page 17 for details.
$RECORDER [1] and [2] Buttons (CLP-511)
The CLP-511 has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to
select the track(s) to be recorded or played back. See page 17 for details.
%Pedals
The soft (left), sostenuto (center) and damper (right) pedals provide a
range of expressive control capabilities similar to the pedal functions on
an acoustic piano. See page 13 for details.
The Control Panel
%
Soft pedal Damper pedal
Sostenuto pedal
●The Music Stand If you will be using sheet music with your
Clavinova, raise the music stand built into its top
panel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand,
then flip down the music stand braces and engage
them with the corresponding recesses.
The music stand can be lowered after slightly
lifting it and folding the two brackets which sup-
port it against the back of the stand.
●The Key Cover To open the CLP-511/411 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.
CLP-511
CLP-511

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Connections
1AUX IN L and R Jacks (CLP-511: L/L+R and R)
These jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator
module 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 and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be
reproduced via the Clavinova’s internal sound system and speakers. A
line-level mono source can be connected to the L/L+R jack on the CLP-
511.
NOTE
•The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks,
but is not affected by the Clavinova’s volume control or reverb effect.
2AUX OUT L/L+R and R Jacks
TheAUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the Clavinova for
connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or record-
ing equipment. If you will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound
system, use only the L/L+R jack. When a plug is inserted into the L/L+R jack
only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the L/
L+R jack so you don’t lose any of the Clavinova’s sound.
NOTE
•The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to the AUX IN jacks, either
directly or through external equipment.
3MIDI IN,THRU (CLP-511) and OUT Connectors
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI
device (such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can be used to
control the Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector provided on the CLP-
511 re-transmits any data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing
“chaining” of several MIDI instruments or other devices. The MIDI OUT
connector transmits MIDI data generated by the Clavinova (e.g. note and
velocity data produced by playing the Clavinova keyboard).
More details on MIDI are given in “MIDI FUNCTIONS” on page 26.
4TO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal
computer for sequencing and other music applications — without the need
for a separate MIDI interface. See page 30 for details.
●PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel)
Two pairs of standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here
for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is
automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into either of
the PHONES jacks.
Tone Generator
MIDI
AUX IN
HOST SELECT TO HOST
IN OUT
RL
/ L+R
THRU
PC-2 PC-1
Mac
MIDI
AUX OUT
RL / L+R
MIDI
IN OUT
HOST SELECT TO HOST
PC-2 PC-1
Mac
MIDI
AUX IN
RLRL / L+R
AUX OUT
CLP-511 CLP-411
12
34 34 12
AUX OUT
RL / L+R
DOU-10
CLP-511
MIDI
IN OUT THRU
Personal Computer
HOST SELECT TO HOST
PC-2 PC-1
Mac
MIDI
Stereo System
DOU-10
AUX IN
RL / L+R
CLP-511
AUX IN
RL
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Selecting & Playing Voices
Turn Power On..................................................................................................
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. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match
the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
When the power is turned ON, one of the voice selector LEDs will
light.
Set the Volume..................................................................................................
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way
between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing,
re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable
listening level.
Select a Voice.....................................................................................................
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors. Use
the [VARIATION] button to select a variation of the current voice, as
required.
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
MAX
MIN
VARIATION
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 STRINGS
HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
VARIATION
PIANO CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
CLP-511 CLP-411
Play................................................................................................................................
The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume
and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to how “hard”
you play the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the
selected voice.
Add Effects As Required .......................................................................
You can also change add reverb and/or a chorus effect as desired by
using the [REVERB] and [EFFECT] buttons (see page 12 for [RE-
VERB] button operation, and page 13 for [EFFECT] button opera-
tion).
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE EFFECT

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Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the
Clavinova’s voices.There are also 30 piano songs that you can play individually,
all in sequence, or in random order. Here’s how you can select and play the
demo tunes.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes
Engage the Demo Mode .........................................................................
Play a Voice Demo or Piano Song...............................................
●Voice Demo Playback
Press one of the voice selectors to start playback of the correspond-
ing voice demo tune —featuring the voice normally selected by that
voice selector button.The indicator of the selected voice selector
button will flash during playback, and “---”(relative tempo) will
appear on the LED display.You can start playback of any other voice
demo tune during playback by simply pressing the corresponding
voice selector.You can stop playback at any time by pressing the
[START/STOP] button, the voice selector of the currently playing
demo.
●Piano Song Playback
To play any of the 30 piano songs provided, use the [TEMPO/SONG]
buttons to select the number of the tune you want to play (the number will
appear on the LED display), then press the [START/STOP] button.
Playback will stop automatically when playback of the selected piano
song has finished.To randomly select and play one of the piano songs
press the [VARIATION] button while playback is stopped.
Select “ALL”instead of a number to play all piano songs and voice
demo tunes in sequence, or select “rnd”to continuously play all
piano songs and voice demo tunes in random order.The [VARIA-
TION] button indicator will flash during playback.Press the [START/
STOP] button to stop playback. If a voice selector is pressed while
“ALL”is showing on the display, playback will begin from the corre-
sponding song.
NOTE
•While a voice demo or piano song is playing, you can use the [TEMPO/
SONG] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required. This produces
a relative tempo variation, with a range from “-99”through “---”to “99”.
•Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
•The demo mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page 17) is in
use.
•The default tempo is automatically selected whenever a new song is
selected, or playback of a new song begins during “ ALL ”or “ rnd ”
playback.
•No MIDI reception occurs in the demo mode.
•The demo/piano song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
* See page 48 for a complete listing of the demo tunes.
Press the [DEMO/PIANO SONG] button to engage the demo mode
— the voice selector indicators will flash in sequence.
VARIATION
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 STRINGS
HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
VARIATION
PIANO CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
CHORD PIPE
ORGAN 1 PIPE
ORGAN 2
CLP-511
CLP-411
Exit From the Demo Mode ...................................................................
After stopping demo playback, press the [DEMO/PIANO SONG]
button to exit from the demo mode and return to the normal play mode.
DEMO /
PIANO SONG
DEMO /
PIANO SONG
TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
START /
STOP

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Piano Song A-B Repeat
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.
Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase..............................
Select and play a piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at
the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat. This sets the “A” point
(“A-” will appear on the display).
To set the “A” point at the very beginning of the song, press the
[FUNCTION] button before starting playback.
Specify the End (B) of the Phrase ...............................................
Press the [FUNCTION] button a second time at the end of the
phrase. This sets the “B” point (“A-b” will appear on the display). At
this point repeat playback will begin between the specified A and B
points.
Stop Playback....................................................................................................
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback while retaining
the specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume if the
[START/STOP] button is then pressed again.
To cancel the A and B points press the [FUNCTION] button once.
NOTE
•The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is
selected.
•The A-B Repeat function cannot be used during “ ALL ”or “ rnd ”play-
back.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
START /
STOP REC
RECORDER

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Piano Song Part Cancel (CLP-511)
The 30 piano songs provided on the CLP-511 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.
Turn the Desired Part Off ......................................................................
Press the RECORDER [1] or [2] button to turn the corresponding
part off — the corresponding indicator will go out (these buttons
alternately toggle the corresponding part on and off).
NOTE
•The parts can be turned on or off even during playback.
•The Piano Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during “ ALL ”or
“ rnd ”playback.
•The “Piano Song Part Cancel Volume”function described on page 25 can
be used to set the canceled part so that it plays at a volume from “0”(no
sound) to “20”. The default setting is “5”.
•Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is selected.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes
START /
STOP REC
12
RECORDER
Start/Stop Playback.....................................................................................
Press the [START/STOP] button to start and stop playback as
required.
START /
STOP REC
12
RECORDER
Synchro Start .....................................................................................................
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the se-
lected piano song will begin automatically as soon as you start playing
on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the [START/STOP]
button while holding the part button corresponding to the part which is
ON. The rightmost dot on the display will light. Playback will then start
as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard.
NOTE
•If you hold a track button which is OFF while pressing the [START/STOP]
button, that track will be turned ON and the Synchro Start mode will be
engaged.
START /
STOP REC
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RECORDER
Left Pedal Start/Stop..................................................................................
The left pedal can be assigned to start and stop piano song playback
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The Dual Mode
The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across
the entire range of the keyboard.
To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the
same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The
voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode
is active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any
single voice selector.
NOTE
•The dual and split modes (CLP-511) cannot be engaged at the same
time.
•The [VARIATION] button indicator will light if the variation is engaged for
either or both of the dual-mode voices. While the dual mode is engaged
the [VARIATION] button can be used to turn the variation for both voices
on or off.To use the variation for only one of the voices the setting must
be made prior to engaging the dual mode.
•The chorus effect will apply to both the dual mode voices as specified
after engaging the dual mode (the default effect on/off and depth settings
are different for each voice combination). The effect depth for the dual
mode voices can be individually set via the Dual Mode “1st Voice Effect
Depth”and “2nd Voice Effect Depth”functions described on page 23.
IANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSI-
CHORD
Other Dual Mode Functions ...............................................................
The CLP-411/CLP-511 Function mode provides access to a number
of other dual-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages
for details.
•Dual Balance .......................................... 22
•Dual Detune ...........................................22
•1st Voice Octave Shift ............................22
•2nd Voice Octave Shift ...........................22
•1st Voice Effect Depth............................23
•2nd Voice Effect Depth...........................23
•Slow-attack Strings (CLP-511) ...............23
•Reset......................................................23

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The Split Mode (CLP-511)
The split mode makes it possible to play two different voices on the keyboard
—one with the left hand and another with the right hand.The left-hand voice is
played on all keys to the left of (and including) a specified “split point”key, while
the right-hand voice is played on all keys to the right of the split point key.
To activate the split mode simply press the [SPLIT] button so thats
indicator lights. The split mode can be turned off at any time by press-
ing the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out.
NOTE
•The dual and split modes cannot be engaged at the same time.
Selecting the Left-hand Voice..........................................................
The voice that was selected before the split mode was engaged
becomes the right-hand voice in the split mode. To select a left-hand
voice press the corresponding voice selector while holding the [SPLIT]
button. The indicator of the left-hand voice selector will light while it is
pressed, then only the right-hand voice selector and [SPLIT] button
indicators will remain lit.
NOTE
•The variation can be individually turned on and off for the split mode
voices. Normally the voice indicator of the right-hand voice lights in the
split mode.The [VARIATION] can be used to turn the variation for the
right-hand voice on or off as required. While the [SPLIT] button is held,
however, the voice indicator of the left-hand voice lights, and in this state
the [VARIATION] button can be used to turn the variation for the left-hand
voice on or off as required.
•The chorus effect will apply to both the split mode voices as specified
after engaging the split mode (the default effect on/off and depth settings
are different for each voice combination). The effect depth for the split
mode voices can be individually set via the Split Mode “Left Voice Effect
Depth”and “Right Voice Effect Depth”functions described on page 24.
SPLIT
N
O 2 STRINGS
HARPSI-
CHORD
SPLIT
Setting the Split Point...............................................................................
The split point is initially set at the F#2 key by default. You can reset
the split point to any other key by pressing the key while holding the
[SPLIT] button (the name of the current split-point key appears on the
LED display while the [SPLIT] button is held). The split point can also
be set via the Function mode (see below).
Other Split Mode Functions...............................................................
The CLP-511 Function mode provides access to a number of other
split-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for
details.
•Split Point ...............................................23
•Split Balance ..........................................24
•Right Voice Octave Shift ........................24
•Left Voice Octave Shift........................... 24
•Right Voice Effect Depth ........................24
•Left Voice Effect Depth...........................24
•Damper Mode ........................................ 24
•Reset......................................................24
SPLIT
A-1 b=1 C 2 F~2
A-1 Bb-1 C2 F#2
Example:

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Reverb
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can
use for extra depth and expressive power.
To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times
until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indica-
tors light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No
reverb is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No reverb effect is selected when no REVERB indicator is lit.
ROOM
This setting add a continuous reverb effect to the sound that is similar
to the type of acoustic reverberation you would hear in a medium-size
room.This is the default reverb setting.
HALL 1
For a “bigger”reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a medium-size concert hall.
HALL 2
For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting.This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
STAGE
A simulation of the type of reverb produced in a stage environment.
Adjusting Reverb Depth.........................................................................
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. The depth range is from 0 through 20 (the
current depth setting appears on the LED display while the [REVERB]
button is held). A setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of
“20” produces maximum reverb depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons simultaneously while holding the [REVERB] button to recall
the default setting: “10”.
NOTE
•The reverb type and depth settings affect all voices.
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES

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The Chorus Effect
The [EFFECT] button engages a chorus effect that can give your sound
greater depth and animation.
The [EFFECT] button turns the chorus effect on (indicator lit) and
off (indicator off).
NOTE
•The default effect on/off settings are different for each voice.
Adjusting Effect Depth.............................................................................
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. The depth range is from 0
through 20 (the current depth setting appears on the LED display while
the [EFFECT] button is held). A setting of “0” produces no effect,
while a setting of “20” produces maximum effect depth. Press the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously while holding the [EF-
FECT] button to recall the default setting for the current voice (the
default depth settings are different for each voice).
The Pedals
Soft (Left) Pedal...............................................................................................
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of
notes played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect
notes which are already playing when it is pressed.
The left pedal can also be assigned to song start/stop operation via
the “Left Pedal Mode” described on page 25.
The CLP-411 and CLP-511 have three foot pedals that produce a range of
expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
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 played have
a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any
sustained notes.
TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
EFFECT
Soft pedal Damper pedal
Sostenuto pedal
EFFECT
Sostenuto (Center) Pedal......................................................................
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto
pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will be sustained as long as
the pedal is held (as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all
subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible
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Touch Sensitivity
Four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity —HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT
or FIXED —can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences.
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).
HARD
The HARD setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to
produce maximum loudness.
MEDIUM
The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly “standard”keyboard response.
This is the initial factory default setting.
SOFT
The SOFT setting allows maximum loudness to be produced with
relatively light key pressure.
FIXED
All notes are produced at the same volume no matter how hard the
keyboard is played.This is an ideal setting for voices which normally
have no keyboard sensitivity (i.e. harpsichord and organ).
The volume of notes played in the FIXED mode can be set by using
the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while the [TOUCH] button is held (the
current volume level appears on the display).The volume range is
from 1 through 127.The default setting is 64.
Transposition
Use the [–/NO] or [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANS-
POSE] button to transpose down or up as required. The transposition
range is from “–12” (down one octave) through “0” (normal pitch) to
“12” (up one octave). The amount of transposition appears on the LED
display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is held. The default transpose
setting is “0”.
NOTE
•The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting
other than “0”is selected.
•Notes below and above the A-1 …C7 range of the Clavinova sound one
octave higher and lower, respectively.
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 12
semitones (i.e. a maximum of one octave up or down).“Transposing”the pitch
of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you
can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other
instrumentalist.
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
FIXED
TOUCH
TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
TRANSPOSE

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Tuning
Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz
…453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note’s Hz) range in approximately 0.2
Hertz intervals. Pitch control is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other
instruments or recorded music.
Tuning Up ...............................................................................................................
ZTo tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range is
pressed the pitch is increased by approximately 0.2 Hz.
The [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to tune down or up,
respectively, in 1 Hz increments. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons
simultaneously to recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz).
CRelease the A-1 and B-1 keys.
Tuning Down.......................................................................................................
ZTo tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simulta-
neously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range is
pressed the pitch is decreased by approximately 0.2 Hz.
The [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to tune down or up,
respectively, in 1 Hz increments. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons
simultaneously to recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz).
CRelease the A-1 and A#-1 keys.
To Restore Standard Pitch...................................................................
ZTo restore the default pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1, A#-1 and
B-1 keys simultaneously.
XPress any key between C3 and B3.
CRelease the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys.
A-1 B-1
A#-1 C3B3
C3B3
A-1 B-1
TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
A
-1
A#
-1
C
3
B
3
TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
In terms of “Hertz”, the overall tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0
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:
NOTE
•An alternative tuning method is available in the Function mode —page 21.
•The keyboard method of pitch control, described above, has no effect when
LOCAL OFF is active (see “MIDI FUNCTIONS,”page 26).
Display Value
440 440.0
4.40 440.2
44.0 440.4
440. 440.6
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The Metronome & Tempo Control
The CLP-411/511 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and
it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder
feature, described below.
The Metronome
The metronome sound is alternately turned on and off by pressing
the [METRONOME] button. When on, the beat indicator flashes at the
current tempo.
Metronome Volume......................................................................................
The volume of the metronome sound can be adjusted by using the
[–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [METRONOME]
button. The volume range is from 1 through 20 (the current volume
setting appears on the LED display while the [METRONOME] button
is held). A setting of “1” produces minimum sound, while a setting of
“20” produces maximum metronome volume. Press the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons simultaneously while holding the [METRONOME]
button to recall the default setting: “10”.
Other Metronome Functions .............................................................
The time signature (“beat”) of the metronome can be changed via
the metronome “Beat” function in the Function mode — page 25. The
Function mode also has an alternative method for adjusting the metro-
nome volume — page 25.
Tempo Control
The tempo of the metronome and recorder playback (the recorder is
described in the next section) can be set from 32 to 280 beats per
minute by using the [TEMPO/SONG t/s]buttons. The [t]button
decreases the tempo and the [s]button increases the tempo. The
selected tempo appears on the LED display in the normal play mode
and while the [TEMPO/SONG t/s]buttons are being used to adjust
the tempo. The default tempo (120 or the recorded song tempo when
the recorder contains data and the playback track lamp is lit) can be
recalled by simultaneously pressing the [t]and [s]buttons.
TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
METRONOME TEMPO/
SONG
– / NO + / YES
METRONOME
Beat indicator