Yamaha Clavinova CLP-500 User manual

Owner's Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
YAMAHA

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Contents
Introduction
We would like to express our thanks for your purchase of the
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-500. This instrument has the follow-
ing features.
@ YAMAHA's exclusive AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone
generation, which performs digital processing based on
sampling of the various nuances of an acoustic piano, creates
a timbre extremely close to that of an acoustic piano, resulting
in a high-quality piano sound.
@ Fine changes in timbre and volume are available by varying
the force used to strike the keys, thus enabling the performer
to create music with a wide range of expression.
@ MIDI for increased versatility and enjoyment.
® A three-way speaker system delivers superb sound quality.
In order to get the most from this instrument, we advise you to
read this manual while actually seated at the Clavinova.
Assembly Instructions ................ccscccseecceeeeaeeteeeteeeeeeeees 2
Before Playing ....... 4
To Start Playing .. 4
Effects and Controls .. 4
Accessory Jacks ............0.c0ce0e 5
Taking Care of Your Clavinova. 5
Important Advice................:065 5
How to use MIDI 6
Specifications ........... . 16
FCC Information (USA)....... . 16
MIDI implementation Chart .............cccceccsccsseseceeeenaseueees 17
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Einleitung
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Herzlichen Gliickwunsch zum Kauf des Yamaha, Clavinova CLP-
500. Dieses Musikinstrument hat die folgenden Merkmale.
© Das exklusiv von Yamaha entwickelte Tonerzeugungssystem
AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) fiihrt digitale Tonsignalverar-
beitung durch, basierend auf einem Sampling der verschiede-
nen Nuancen eines akustischen Pianos, und erzeugt qualitativ
hochwertigen Piano-Klang.
® Feine Anderungen in Timbre und Lautstarke kénnen durch
Anderung der Anschlagsstarke erzielt werden, so da& Musik
mit einer grofen Ausdrucksbreite gespielt werden kann.
© MIDI fiir gréfere Vielseitigkeit und mehr Spielfreude.
©
Dank
der
Verwendung
eines
3-Weg
Lautsprechersystems
wird
eine
ausgezeichnete
Klangqualitat
erméglicht.
Um
das
Musikinstrument
voll
auszunutzen,
empfehlen
wir,
diese
Anleitung durchzulesen, wahrend Sie schon am Clavinova sitzen.
Avant-propos
Nous voudrions tout d’abord vous rernercier d’avoir porté votre
choix sur le Clavinova Yamaha CLP-500. Cet instrument présente
les caractéristiques suivantes.
@ Le générateur de tonalité AWM (mémoire ondulatoire avancée),
une exclusivité Yamaha, qui procéde au traitement numérique
en se basant sur un échantillonnage des différentes nuances
d'un piano acoustique, crée un timbre trés proche de celui d’un
piano acoustique, ce qui assure une plus grande qualité sonore.
lest possible de procéder a des modifications minimes du
timbre et de |’intensité sonore en fonction de la pression exer-
cée sur les touches. Par conséquent, ceci permet a I'utilisa-
teur de créer des mélodies a large éventail d’expressions.
© Une interface MIDI a été prévue pour élargir les possibilités
de l’instrument et pour encore plus d’amusement.
© Grace a I’utilisation du systéme de haut-parleurs a 3 voies,
une qualité sonore supérieure peut étre obtenue.
Pour obtenir la plus entiére satisfaction de cet instrument, nous
vous conseillons de lire attentivement ce mode d‘emploi tout en
vous familiarisant avec |’instrument.
Introduccion
Zusammenbauanleitung,
Vor dem Spielen ........
inn des Spielens ...............
Effekte und Bedienungselemente
Anschlu&buchsen ftir Zubehor .
Pflege des Clavinova .....
Wichtiger Hinweis...
Einsatz von MIDI
Technische Daten..........
MIDI-Anwendungstabelle
AID OOO ONAAD
Sommaire
Instructions d’assemblage ..............cccccseseseeeeceueseeceanecees 2
Avant la mise en service ..
Mise en service.........
Effets et commandes .
Prises auxiliaires ...........
Entretien du Clavinova ..
Consignes importantes ........
Utilisation de l’interface MIDI..
Spécifications ...............cccccceeeeeeeeeuee a
Tableau de mise en exploitation MIDI .................cccceeeee ee 1
Indice
Muchas gracias por haber adquirido el Clavinova CLP-500 Yamaha.
Este instrumento posee las caracteristicas siguientes.
® Generacién de tonos mediante AWM (memoria avanzada de
ondas) exclusiva de YAMAHA, que realiza proceso digital
basado en el muestreo de diversos matices de un piano actstico,
y crea un timbre extremadamente cercano al de un piano
actstico, lo que resulta en un sonido de piano de gran calidad.
@ Variando la fuerza empleada para pulsar las teclas podrén
realizarse delicados cambios de timbre y volumen, con lo que
el usuario podré crear musica con una amplia gama de
expresién.
© MIDI para aumentar la versatilidad y el placer musical.
® Gracias al uso de un sistema de tres vias, se obtiene una
alta calidad de sonida.
Para sacar el mayor partido posible de este instrumento, le
aconsejamos que lea este manual sentado ante su Clavinova.
Instrucciones de montaje
Antes de comenzar a tocar
Para comenzar a tocar ......
Efectos y controles.........
Tomas para accesorios.
Cuidado de su Clavinova.
Aviso importante............
Empleo de MIDI...
Especificaciones..........::cccccseees
Grafica de implementacién de MIDI...

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* Long screws (gold) 4 pcs.
¢ Lange Schrauben (Gold) 4 St.
* Vis longues {or}, 4 piéces
* Tornillos largos (dorados),
4 piezas
* Long screws (bronze) 6 pcs.
© Lange Schrauben (Bronze) 6 St.
© Vis longues (bronze), 6 piéces
* Tornillos largos {de color bronce),
6 piezas
* Long screws (black) 8 pcs.
Lange schrauben (schwarz) 8 St.
© Vis longues (noires), 8 piéces
* Tornillos largos (negros)
8 piezas
© Short screws (black) 2 pcs.
© Kurze Schrauben (schwarz) 2 St.
* Vis courtes (noires), 2 piéces
* Tornillos cortos (negros), 2 piezas
¢ Joint connectors
¢ Verbindungssttcke
* Connecteurs de joint
* Connectores de unién
Make sure
direction shown in
besitzen die
boro pount
D
Anmontieren
ausgerichtet ist.
* Long screws (black)
* Kurze Lange (schwarz)
¢ Vis longues (noires)
* Tornillos largos (negros)
As shown in the dia;
the coard cover.
Riic
- D
¢ As shown in the above diagram, the * Comme indiqué dans le diagramme
side panels (D) have a joint connector,
at the arrow on the rear
of the connector is
* Wie die obige Abbildung
eitenteile (D)
Verbindungszapfen. Achten Sie beim
arauf, da& der Pfeil
auf der Rickseite des Zapfens
entsprechend der
Speaker (B) rear panel
white (speaker) and black (pedal) cords
to their corresponding connectors on
the keyboard rear panel, then attach
Ruckseite des Lautsprechers (B)
Verbinden Sie der Abbildung
das weife {Lautsprecher)
schwarze (Pedal) Kabe
entsprechenden Anschliissen auf der
Eseite des Keyboards. Bringen
Sie danach die Kabelabdeckung an.
¢ Long screws (gold)
¢ Lange Schrauben (Gold)
* Vis longues (or)
* Tornillos largos (dorados)
af
ci-dessus, les panneaux Jatéraux (D)
ossédent un connecteur de jonction.
’assurer que la fléche a |’arriére du
connecteur est tournée dans la direc-
tion indiquée dans le diagramme.
ointing in the
the diagram.
* Como lo muestra el diagrama de
arriba, los paneles laterales (D)
poseen un conector de junta.
Aseguirese de que la flecha en la parte
trasera del conector apunte en la
direccién del diagrama.
zeigt,
einen
Abbildung
¢ The screws (a) protruding from the
underside of the keyboard (A) slide
into the slotted metal fittings (b)
on the top of the side panels (D) to
hold the keyboard (A).
Die von der Unterseite des Key-
boards (A) vorstehenden Schrauben
(a) werden in die Metallklauen (B) auf
den Seitenteilen (D) eingeschoben,
um das Keyboard (A) zu befestigen.
¢ Les vis (a) sortant du dessous du
clavier (A) coulissent dans les pieces
de métal 4 rainures (b) sur le dessus
des panneaux latéraux (D) pour
maintenir le clavier (A).
Los tornillos {@) que sobresalen de
la base del teclado (A) se deslizan
por los herrajes (b) ubicados sobre los
paneles laterales (D) para sostener
al teclado (A).
* Long screws (bronze)
* Lange Schrauben (Bronze)
* Vis longues (bronze)
* Tornillos largos
(de color bronce}
Panneau arriére du haut-parleur
{B).
Comme indiqué dans le diagramme,
raccorder les cordons blane (haut-
parleur) et noir (pédale) sur leur
connecteur respectif, sur le panneau
arriére du clavier, puis fixer le couver-
cle des cordons.
am, connect the
remak,
und das
mit den
Panel trasero del altavoz (B}
Como lo muestra el diagrama, conecte
los cables blanco {altavoz) y negro
(pedal) a sus conectores correspon-
ientes en el panel trasero del
teclado, y conecte luego el cable de
alimentaci6n.
Open the box and take out all parts.
The box contains all the parts shown in the
diagram to the left. Please check to make sure
that all the parts are provided.
Attach the stand pieces (E) to the side
panels (D).
As shown in the diagram to the left, the stand
pieces (E) are secured by 2 long gold-colored
screws each.
Make sure the rounded corner of each stand
pieces (E) is oriented as shown in the diagram.
Attach the side panels (D) to the pedal box (C).
(1) The pedal cord and cord cover are
located inside the pedal box (C), remove
these before continuing.
(2) Attach the side panels (D) to the pedal box
(C). The side panels (D) are secured to the
pedal box (C) using 4 long bronze-colored
screws.
Den Versandkarton éffnen und alle Teile
entnehmen.
Uberprtifen Sie, ob alle in der linken Abbildung
gezeigten Teile vorhanden sind.
Die Fiisse (E) an den Seltenteilen (D) anbringen.
Wie die Abbildung links zeigt, sind die Fusse
(E) mit den zwei langen, goldfarbenen Schrauben
anzumontieren. Achten Sie darauf, da die
abgerundeten Ecken der Flisse (E) entsprechend
der Abbildung ausgerichtet sind.
Die Seitenteile (D) mit dem Pedalkasten (C)
verschrauben.
{1)}Das Pedalkabel und die Kabelabdeckung
befinden sich im Pedalkasten (C). Entfernen
Sie diese zunachst.
(2) Schrauben Sie die Seitenteile (D) am Pedal-
kasten (C) an. Verwenden Sie dazu die 4
langen, Bronze Schrauben.
Ouvrir 1a boite et retirer toutes les piéces.
La boite contient toutes les piéces indiquées
dans le diagramme de gauche. S’assurer que
toutes les piéces sont fournies.
Fixer les piéces du support (E) sur les panneaux
latéraux (D).
Comme indiqué dans le diagramme de gauche,
les piéces du support (£) sont chacune fixées
par 2 longues vis dorées. S’assurer que le coin
arrondi de chaque piéce du support (E) est orienté
comme indiqué dans fe diagramme.
Fixer les panneaux latéraux (D) sur la boite du
pédalier (C).
(1) Le cordon de la pédale et le couvercle des
cordons se trouvent dans la boite du pédalier
(C). Les retirer avant de continuer.
NO
3
Abra la caja y extraiga todas las partes.
La caja debe contener las partes mostradas en
el diagrama de la izquierda. Confirme que estén
todas.
Fije las patas (E) a los paneles laterales (D).
Como se aprecia en el diagrama de la izquierda,
las patas (E) se aseguran con 2 tornillos dorados
largos cada una. Confirme que el extremo redon-
deado de cada pata (E) quede orientado como
en et diagrama.
a los paneles laterales (D) al Caja de pedale
{1) El cable del pedal y su cubierta se encuentran
dentro del Caja de pedale (C). Extrdigalos
antes de continuar.
(2) Fije los paneles laterales (D) al Caja de pedale
{C). Los paneles laterales (D) se aseguran al

Assembly Instructions for Keyboard Stand
/Zusammenbauanleitung fir den Keyboard- Stander
Instructions
pour
le
montage
du
support
de
clavier
/Instrucciones
de
montaje
para
el
soporte
del
teclado
Attach the speaker (B) between side panels (D).
(1) Remove the grille from the speaker (B).
(2) Secure the speaker (B) to the side panels (D) using 2 long
bronze-colored screws.
Slide in the keyboard (A).
(1) Place the keyboard (A) on top of the side panels (D) so that
the screw (a) protruding from the underside of the keyboard
{A) are just to the rear of the slotted metal fittings (b) located
at the top of the side panels (D). Then slide the entire keyboard
(A) forward until the screws (a) firmly engage with the
slotted metal fittings (b). Screw the 8 long black screws
into the base of the keyboard (A) via the eight metal fittings
protruding from the top of the speaker (B), thus securing the
keyboard (A) to the base.
{2) Attach the grille to the speaker (B). Make sure the cutout
corners of the speaker grille face upwards.
Connect the pedal cord to the cord holder, and connect the black
plug (pedal cord) to the corresponding connector on the rear of
the keyboard (A). Also connec the white plug protruding from
the rear of the speaker (B) to the corresponding connector on
the rear of the keyboard (A), Then attach the cord cover over
the cords using the 2 short black screws.
6 Plug connections.
An adjuster is provided on the bottom part of pedal box {C) to provide
stability. Loosen the adjuster bolt so it will contact the floor. This
will ensure that the pedal box remains stable when pushing down
the pedals with your feet, thus enabling more precise pedal control.
* To make sure that all connections have been made properly, check each
screw and knob bolt once again for secure fit.
Den Laustprecher (B) an den Seitenteilen (D) anmontieren.
(1) Entfernen Sie den Grill vom Laustprecher {B).
(2) Befestigen Sie den Lautsprecher (B) mit den zwei langen,
Bronzeschrauben an den Seitenteilen (D).
Das Keyboard (A) aufschieben.
(1) Plazieren Sie das Keyboard (A) auf die Seitenteile (D) und
tichten Sie es aus, um die unten vorstehenden Schrauben
{a) des Keyboards (A) an den Metallklauen {b) auf den
Seitenteilen (D) anzusetzen. Schieben Sie dann das Keyboard
{A) bis zum Anschlag nach vorne. Die Schrauben {a) sollten
nun in den Klauen (b) sitzen. Stecken Sie danach die 8
langen, schwarzen Schrauben durch die acht, Metall-
scheiben auf dem Lautsprecher und drehen Sie sie in die
Unterseite des Keyboards (A) hinein, um das Keyboard am
Stander zu befestigen.
{2) Bringen Sie den Grill am Lautsprecher (B) an. Achten
Sie dabei darauf, da die ausgeschnittenen Ecken des
Lautsprechers nach oben weisen.
Anschliisse.
Fuhren Sie das Pedalkabel in den Kabelhalter ein und schlieRen
Sie den schwarzen Stecker (Pedalkabel) an die entsprechende
Buchse auf der Ruckseite des Keyboards (A) an. Verbinden Sie
ebenso den weien Steckverbinder auf der Riickseite des
Lautsprechers (B) mit dem entsprechenden Anschlu® auf der
Ruckseite des Keyboards (A). Setzen Sie dann die Kabelabdeckung
auf die Kabel auf und befestigen Sie sie mit den zwei Schrauben.
Ein Einsteller ist am Boden des Pedalkastens (C) vorhanden, um
stabilen Stand zu gewahrleisten. Die Einstellschraube so herausdrehen,
da sie den Boden bertihrt. Dadurch steht der Pedalkasten fest, wenn
die Pedale mit den Fiissen gedriickt werden, und genauere Kontrolle
der Pedale ist méglich.
* Um zu gewéahrieisten, da8 alle Verbindungen richtig hergestellt worden
sind, jede Schraube und jeden Knopf erneut im Hinblick auf festen Sitz
luberprifen.
(2) Fixer les panneaux latéraux (D) sur la boite du pédalier (C).
Les panneaux latéraux (D) se fixent sur la boite du pédalier
(C) en utilisant les 4 longues vis bronze.
Fixer le haut-parleur (B) entre les panneaux latéraux (D).
(1) Retirer la grille du haut-parleur (B).
(2) Fixer le haut-parleur (B) sur les panneaux latéraux (D) en
utilisant tes 2 longues vis bronze.
Coulisser le clavier (A).
(1) Placer le clavier (A) sur le dessus des panneaux latéraux
{D) pour que les vis (a) sortant du dessous du clavier (A)
soient juste a l’arrigre des piéces de métal a rainures (b)
situées sur le dessus des panneaux latéraux (D). Coulisser
ensuite le clavier (A) vers |’avant jusqu’a ce que les vis {a)
s’engagent fermement dans les piéces de métal a rainures
{b). Visser les 8 longues vis noires dans la base du clavier
(A) via les huit piéces de métal sortant du dessus du haut-
parleur, ce qui fixe le clavier sur la base.
(2) Fixer la grille sur le haut-parleur (B). S’assurer que fes coins
coupés de la grille du haut-parleur sont dirigés vers le haut.
Connexions des prises.
Raccorder le cordon de la pédale sur le porte-cordon et raccorder
la prise noire (cordon de pédale) sur le connecteur correspondant
sur l’arriére du clavier (A). Connecter aussi la prise blanche
sortant de |’arriére du haut-parleur (B) sur le connecteur corres-
pondant a l’arriére du clavier (A). Fixer ensuite le couvercle des
cordons sur les cordons en utilisant les 2 vis noires courtes.
Un dispositif de réglage est fourni au-dessous du pédalier (C) pour la
stabilité. Desserrer le boulon de réglage de sorte qu’il touche le sol.
Ceci assurera la stabilité du pédalier lorsqu’on appuie sur les pédales
avec le pied, ce qui permet de contréler tes pédales de facgon plus
précise.
* Pour s’assurer que toutes les connexions ont été correctement effectuées,
vérifier 4 nouvean que chaque vis et boulon a téte pleine soit fermement
en place.
Caja de pedale (C) con 4 tornillos !argos de color bronce.
Monte el altavoz (B) entre los paneles laterales (D).
(1) Quite ta rejilla del altavoz (B).
(2) Fije el altavoz (B) a los paneles laterales (D) con
2 tornillos largos de color bronce.
Monte el teclado (A).
{1) Ubique el teclado (A) sobre el altavoz (B) de modo que los
tornillos (a) que sobresalen de la base del teclado (A) queden
justo detras de los herrajes (b) ubicados sobre los paneles
laterales (D). Luego, deslice el teclado (A) hacia adelante
hasta que los tornillos (a) encajen firmemente en los herrajes
(b). Atornille tos 8 tornillos largos negros a la base del teclado,
pasandolos por los ocho herrajes que sobresalen de la parte
superior del altavoz.
(2) Fije la rejilla al altavoz (B). Asegurese de que las esquinas
recortadas de la rejilla del altavoz queden hacia arriba.
Efectde las conexiones.
Conecte el cable de pedal al soporte de cable, y la clavija negra
(cable de pedal) al conector correspondiente en la parte trasera
del teclado (A). Conecte también la clavija blanca que sobresale
de la parte trasera del altavoz (B) al conector correspondiente
en la parte trasera del teclado (A). Luego, fije la cubierta de
cables sobre los mismos empleando los 2 tornillos cortos negros.
En la parte inferior de la caja de pedales (C) existe un ajustador para
regular la estabilidad. Afloje el perno ajustador hasta que entre en
contacto con el suelo. Esto asegurara la estabilidad de la caja de
pedales al pisar éstos con los pies, con lo que se lograra un control
mas preciso de los pedales.
* Para asegurarse de que todas las conexiones sean correctas, vuelva a
comprobar si todos Ios tornillos y pernos de perilla estén firmemente
apretados.

4
[BEFORE PLAYING
® Check for correct power voltage.
The main Power Voltage is indicated on the name plate
on the back of the Clavinova. In some market areas,
a voltage selector may be included. This will be located
on the bottom of the Clavinova. Your Clavinova has
been set for the voltage in your area. Consult a
qualified technician if any doubt exists or a change
is required.
[TO START PLAYING
First of all, make sure that the plug is firmly inserted
in the wall power outlet, then:
1 « Turn the POWER on.
POWER
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4. Start playing.
It is possible to play as many as 16 notes at the
same time.
@ initial Touch Control
Your Clavinova has the ability to respond to the touch
you use while playing, making possible subtle varia-
tions in both tone and timbre. The amount of variation
will differ from voice to voice.
*When you play the keyboard strongly, please adjust the volume to
a suitable level.
[EFFECTS AND CONTROLS
° ° °
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® Brilliance
This slide control adjusts the tonal quality of the sound.
When set to the center position the ‘‘normal’’ tone
is produced. As the BRILLIANCE control is moved
toward the MELLOW setting the high frequencies are
reduced, creating a softer, more mellow tone. As it
is moved toward the BRILLIANT setting the high
frequencies are emphasised, creating a brighter,
sharper tone.
® Tremolo
When this button is pressed a gentle swirling effect
is added to the sound.
@ Ensemble
Pressing this button produces a lively ‘‘shimmering’’
effect that adds depth to the sound.
@ Chorus
When the CHORUS button is pressed a slow varia-
tion in the tonal quality of the sound provides a sense
of spaciousness.
© Effects of Using the Pedals
There are three different kinds of effects that can be
obtained by using the pedals, namely DAMPER, SOFT
and SOSTENUTO. The right pedal controls the
DAMPER effect, while the left pedal is used for either
SOFT or SOSTENUTO.
Damper
Pressing the stand’s right pedal causes the sound to
continue when the key is released, much like an
acoustic piano.
eSOFT
Pressing the stand’s left pedal softens the sound.
*SOSTENUTO (This effect is obtained by switching
the SOFT pedal.)
When the SOSTENUTO pedal is pressed, its effect is
applied only to notes of keys that are already being
pressed, providing a resonance similar to the DAMPER
effect. Depending on the music you are playing, you
can switch between the two effects of the left pedal
in the following way.
Switching between SOFT and SOSTENUTO
Press and hold down the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button,
then step on the stand’s left pedal connected to the
SOFT/SOSTENUTO jack.
The CHORUS lamp will light up, thus indicating that
the pedal you just pressed is currently used for the
SOSTENUTO effect.
*The lamp will indicate the pedal setting only as long as the TRANS-
POSER/MIDI button is being pressed. As soon as this button is
released, the lamp will again indicate the present setting of the
CHORUS effect.
If you want to switch the pedal back to the SOFT
effect, again press and hold down the TRANSPOSER/
MIDI button, then step on the pedal. The CHORUS
lamp will go out and the pedal will again control the
SOFT effect.
*When power is turned on, the effect of this pedal is always auto-
matically set to SOFT.
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@ TRANSPOSER
This
feature
allows
you
to
change
the
key
of
the
entire
instrument
in
degrees
of
1/2
steps.
To
raise
the
key:
Hold
the
TRANSPOSER
button
and
press
one
of
the
keys
between
C
#
¢
and
Fs.
To
lower
the
key:
Hold
the
TRANSPOSER
button
and
press
one
of
the
keys
between
F
#5
and
Bs.
*When
the
power
is
turned
off,
the
instrument
wilt
automatically
be
returned
to
the
normal
key.
@ Pitch Control
This
feature
allows
you
to
fine
tune
the
pitch
of
the
whole
instrument.
To
raise
the
pitch:
Hold
the
lowest
and
the
second
lowest
white
keys
and
repeatedly
strike
any
of
the
keys
between
Cs:
and
Bs.
The
pitch
will
rise
about
3
cents
each
time.
To
lower
the
pitch:
Hold
the
lowest
white
and
black
keys
and
repeatedly
strike
any
of
the
keys
between
C3
and
Bs.
The
pitch
will
lower
about
3
cents
each
time.
“When
the
power
is
turned
off,
the
instrument
will
automatically
be
returned
to
normal
pitch
(As
=
440Hz).
[ACCESSORY JACKS
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@ HEADPHONES jack
This
jack
is
used
for
connecting
a
pair
of
stereo
headphones
(optional).
When
the
headphones
are
connected,
no
sound
will
be
produced
from
the
Clavinova’s
speakers.
This
allows
you
the
freedom
of
playing
your
instrument
at
any
time
without
disturb-
ing
others.
@ AUX.OUT L-R jacks
These
jacks
can
be
used
to
connect
your
Clavinova
to
an
amplifier
or
another
speaker
system.
Also,
by
connecting
the
Clavinova
to
the
LINE
IN
jacks
of
a
tape
deck,
you
can
record
music
produced
by
the
Clavinova.
® AUX.IN L-R jacks
You
can
use
these
jacks
to
play
an
external
audio
source
(tape
recorder,
Portable
Keyboard,
etc.)
through
the
Clavinova’s
speakers
while
you
are
per-
forming.
Simply
plug
a
connector
cord
into
these
jacks
and
the
LINE
OUT/AUX.OUT
jacks
of
your
tape
deck,
stereo
or
additional
keyboard.
The
external
source
must
have
its own
volume
level
control.
Never
connect
it
to
an
AC
power
line
or
to
a
speaker-level
output.
@ MIDI OUT/IN connectors
The
MIDI
(Musical
Instrument
Digital
Interface)
terminals
conform
to
the
MIDI
standard
for
digital
electronic
instruments.
These
jacks
enable
you
to
connect
your
Clavinova
to
a
computer
or
other
MIDI
compatible
electronic
instruments
for
data
communication.
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[TAKING
CARE
OF
YOUR
CLAVINOVA
Always
treat
your
Clavinova
with
the
same
care
you
would
give
to
any
fine
musical
instrument.
To
ensure
that
your
Clavinova
always
looks
and
sounds
its
best,
we
suggest
the
following
procedures.
1.
Do
not
repeatedly
turn
on
and
off
in
a
short
time.
If
this
is
done,
the
unit
may
not
work
properly.
2. Never touch the internal parts.
3.
Always
turn
the
power
switch
OFF
after
playing,
and
place
the
dust
cover
on
the
instrument.
4.
Clean
the
cabinet
and
keys
of
your
Clavinova
with
a
slightly
dampened
cloth
using
only
a
neutral
cleanser.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaners,
waxes,
solvents,
or
chemical
dust
cloths
which
may
dull
the
keys
or
chemically
damage
the
finish.
5.
Never
put
any
vinyl
products
on
your
Clavinova
since
its
external
coating
reacts
chemically
to
vinyl.
6.
To
protect
the
cabinet
finish
and
joints,
install
your
Clavinova
away
from
direct
sunlight,
excess
humidity
and
heat.
7.
Do
not
hit
or
scratch
the
cabinet
with
hard
objects.
[IMPORTANT ADVICE
What to do if ...
1)
The
unit
is
not
activated
when
the
power
is
turned
on.
Check
the
following:
Is
the
AC
plug
fully
connected
to
a
wall
power
outlet?
Check
it
again
to
make
sure.
Is
power
supplied
from
the
outlet?
If
the
outlet
is
live,
but
the
Clavinova
does
not
work,
unplug
the
cord
and
contact
your
Yamaha Clavinova dealer.
2)
The
Clavinova
reproduces
radio
or
TV
signals.
This
can
occur
if
there
is
a
powerful
transmitter
such
as
a
radio
station
located
in
your
vicinity.
Contact
your
Yamaha
Clavinova
dealer.
3) Occasional unpleasant static occurs.
In
the
majority
of
such
cases,
the
cause
can
be
traced
to
the
turning
on
or
off
of
some
household
appliance.
4)
The
Clavinova
interferes
with
radio
or
TV
racep-
tion.
The
high
frequency
pulses
used
by
the
Clavinova
may
adversely
affect
TV
or
radio
reception.
Please
read
‘FCC
INFORMATION”
(page
16)
for
additional
information.
5)
The
sound
of
the
Clavinova
is
distorted
when
connected
to
an
auxiliary
speaker
system.
When
connected
to
an
auxiliary
speaker
system,
(home
stereo,
guitar
amplifier,
etc.)
distortion
may
occur
when
the
keys
are
played
forcefully
while
either
the
volume
of
the
Clavinova
or
its
auxiliary
system
is
too
high.
In
addition,
damage
to
the
speakers
could
result.
Please
turn
the
volume
down
to
a
level
where
no
distortion
occurs.

[HOW TO USE MIDI
The MIDI Function of Clavinova
What MIDI can do:
® Transmission/recognition of key on/off data.
® Transmission/recognition of panel voice numbers.
® Transmission/recognition of control for DAMPER
and SOFT/SOSTENUTO.
Clavinova Connection With Other MID/
Instruments
In the following section you will see how you can
actually connect your Clavinova with other MIDI
instruments.
@ Playing the Clavinova in ensemble with other
keyboards
(Example: connected with the PortaTone)
MIDI OUT
PortaTone
Clavinova
As shown in the illustration above, when the MIDI
OUT on the Clavinova is connected to the MIDI IN
on the PortaTone it is possible to produce sound
from the PortaTone while playing just the Clavinova.
In other words, the information produced by press-
ing the Clavinova keyboard is instantaneously trans-
mitted to the PortaTone, producing a richer sound.
It is also possible to utilize different voices on each
instrument. For example, it is possible to combine a
piano voice on the Clavinova with the strings voice
on the PortaTone so that a solo performer can give
a performance similar to a piano concerto. This is
just one of the many possible combinations. You
can also connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the
PortaTone to the MIDI IN terminal of the Clavinova
and play from the PortaTone keyboard.
@ Playing the Clavinova With a Music Computer
You can get further pleasure from your Clavinova by
playing it with a personal computer instead of playing
the keys yourself. Whether you use a music software
package or program your own software, the Clavinova
can be played automatically. In this case, the voices
can be freely selected on the control panel to match
the mood of the music.
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Clavinova Music Computer
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Controlling the MIDI Function
A) With the Power on
@ The receiving channel is set to CH 1. However,
any channel can be received with OMNI ON. (When
the power is turned on, itis automatically set to
OMNI ON.)
@ Program change is acceptable. (Condition for send-
ing and receiving voice number.)
@ The Control Change is the state for sending and
receiving control signals for the DAMPER and
SOFT/SOSTENUTO.
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B) Setting transmission channel number:
While pressing the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button, press
one of the keys between C: and D#2 to set'the
channel number (see illustration below).
C) Switching to OMNI OFF and setting reception
channel:
While pressing the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button, press
the PIANO 1 button and switch to OMNI OFF. If the
button is pressed again, it will be turned ON. Next,
while pressing the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button, press
one of the keys between Cs and D#.4 to set the
channel number (see illustration below).
D) Switching to Local Off
While pressing the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button, press
the PIANO 2 button. If the button is pressed again,
it will be turned ON.
E) Cancelling Program Change (To cancel the
transmission of the information to change the
voice):
While keeping the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button,
depressed, press the E. PIANO 1 button. If the
button is pressed again, it will be activated.
F) Cancelling Control Change (To cancel the trans-
mission of the information to control the DAMPER
and SOFT/SOSTENUTE pedals):
While pressing the TRANSPOSER/MIDI button, press
the E. PIANO 2 button. If the button is pressed
again, it will be activated.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: MIDI instruments and equip-
ment have slightly differing specifications. Refer to the
respective MIDI Implementation Charts to determine
what is and what is not possible. The MIDI Implemen-
tation Chart for your Clavinova is on the final page
of this manual.
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16
Specifications
Technische Daten
Spécifications
Especificaciones
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
*Anderungen ohne Vorankiindigung vorbehalten.
*Sous toute réserve de modification des caractéristiques sans préavis.
*Especificaciones sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso.
CLP-500
KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1~G7)
PIANO 1-2, E. PIANO 1-2, HARPSICHORD 1-2, CELESTA, VIBES 1-2,
GUITAR
BRILLIANCE, TREMOLO, ENSEMBLE, CHORUS
DAMPER, SOFT, SOSTENUTO
MASTER VOLUME, TRANSPOSER/MIDI, PITCH, POWER SWITCH
HEADPHONES, AUX. OUT L-R, AUX. IN L-R, MIDI IN-OUT
30W x 2
Cone Woofer 20 cm (8’’) x 2, Domo Tweeter 1.5 em (3/5’’”) x 2
Dome Squawker 2.5 cm (1”) x 2, Monitor 12 cm (4-3/4’’) x 2
Width : 137.4 em (54-1/5’)
Depth 46.8 cm (18-2/5’’)
Height : 78.5 em (31”’)
VOICE SELECTOS
EFFECT
PEDAL CONTROL
OTHER CONTROLS
JACKS -CONNECTORS
MAIN AMPLIFIERS
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SPEAKERS
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
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FCC INFORMATION (USA)
While the following statements are provided to comply with FCC Regulations in the United States, the corrective measures
listed are applicable worldwide.
IOEIOSIOROOEAIOEATID
This series of Yamaha Clavinova uses frequencies that appear in the radio frequency range, and if installed in the immediate
proximity of some types of audio or video devices within three meters (approximately ten feet), interference may occur.
This series of Yamaha Clavinova has been type-tested and found to comply with the specifications set for a class B computer
in accordance with those specifications listed in sub-part J, part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide
a reasonable measure of protection against such interference. However, this does not guarantee that interference will
not occur.
If your Clavinova should be suspected of causing interference with other electronic devices, verification can be made by
turning your Clavinova off and on. If the interference continues when your Clavinova is off, the Clavinova is not the source
of the interference. If your Clavinova does appear to be the source of the interference, you should try to correct the
situation by using one or more of the following measures:
® Relocate either the Clavinova or the electronic device that is being affected by the interference.
® Utilize power outlets for the Clavinova and the device being affected that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
circuits, or install a/c line filters.
@ In the case of radio-TV interference, relocate the antenna or if the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact a Yamaha dealer for suggestions and/or
corrective measures, if you can not locate a Yamaha dealer in your general area, please contact the Service Division,
Yamaha Music Corporation, U.S.A., 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A.
\f for any reason, you should need additional information relating to radio or TV interference, you may find a booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: ‘‘How to Identify and Resolve radio-TV Interference Problems.’
This booklet, Stock #004-000-00345-4, is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
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MIDI
Implementation
Chart
Notes
Version: 1.0
Function
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Basic
Channel
Default
Channel
1
Channel
1
Changes Channel 1~16 Channel 1 ~16
,
ak
Mode
Default
Mode
3
Mode
1
Messages x Omni, Poly/Mono
Altered
PPiferererre
rs
x
Note
Number
21
~108
21
~
108
True Voice rrr rr ST rs so 21 ~ 108
Velocity
Note
ON
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90H,
v=1~127
O
v=1~127
Note OFF X< 90H, v=0 x
After Touch Key's x x
Ch’s
x x
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Pitch Bender x x
Control
Change
64
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Damper
Pedal
66
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Sostenuto
Pedal
67
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Soft
Pedal
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|
Program
Change
0~4
0~127
True # PT ELTT Tre rrr ST 0~4
System Exclusive x x
—— —
System Common Song Pos x x
Song Sel x x
Tune x x
System Real Time Clock x x
Commands x x
Aux Messages = Local ON/OFF | x Oo
All Notes OFF | x O
Active Sense O 1)
Reset x Oo
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
O: Yes
X:No

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