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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.
CLP-970AC
CLP-970AM
CLP-970A
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
Yamaha electronic
products may have either labels similar to the graphics
shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these
graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral trian-
gle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product perfor-
mance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to pro-
duce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning:
Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-
ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the man-
ufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners respon-
sibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The graphic below indi-
cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
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.
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even
death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The
instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use
immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on
it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of
the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the
power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name
plate of the instrument.
Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an
electric plug with wet hands.
Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
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CLP-970A
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited
to, the following:
Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend
or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk
on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the
cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower
sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time,
or during electrical storms.
Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing
the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sun-
light, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to
the internal components.
Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this
might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.
Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on
the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the
buttons, switches or connectors.
Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a finger or hand in the key cover
gap.
Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard.
If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the
instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause
inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. Failure to assemble the
instrument in the proper sequence might result in damage to the instrument or even injury.
Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this
can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a phy-
sician.
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PRECAUTIONS
USING THE BENCH (If included)
Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose
might result in accident or injury.
Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accident or injury.
If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them periodically using the
included tool.
SAVING USER DATA
Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 in order to help prevent the
loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument,
or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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CLP-970A
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. In order to make the
most of your Clavinovas performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet
This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction, “Basic Operation, “Detailed Settings, and Appendix. Also,
a separate “Reference Booklet is provided.
Introduction:
Please read this section first. In the Application Index” section on page 11 and “Features on
page 14, you can learn how to use the Clavinova and its functions in particular situations.
Basic Operation:
This main section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while you
play the Clavinova. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to
the section entitled “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 89, or the “Index”
on page 99.
Detailed Settings:
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinovas various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.
Appendix:
This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.
Reference Booklet:
XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
* The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to as the CLP-970A in this Owner’s Manual.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional purposes only, and
may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
Trademarks
Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what
you can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system
(the manual is not written for any specific models). The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at
the following Internet address:
Clavinova Web site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library
(Electronic Musical Instruments)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
(For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.)
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Table of contents
Introduction.......................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 3
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet..................................................................................................... 6
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................... 7
Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. ................................. 11
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Included Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 13
Features ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Before Using the Clavinova.................................................................................................................. 16
Key cover ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Music stand ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Turning the power on................................................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the display contrast...................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting the volume ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Using headphones......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Operation .................................................. 19
Part Names........................................................................................................................................... 20
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes................................................................................................ 22
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..................................................................................................... 24
Playing the 50 piano preset songs ................................................................................................................................ 24
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs....................................................................................................... 26
Selecting and Playing Voices ............................................................................................................... 28
Selecting Voices............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Using the pedals ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS].................................................................. 30
Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE].................................................................................................................................. 32
Combining two voices (Dual mode)............................................................................................................................ 33
Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) ............................................................ 35
Using the metronome................................................................................................................................................... 38
Recording Your Performance............................................................................................................... 39
Recording a New Song.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Recording to [TRACK 1]........................................................................................................................................ 39
Re-recording TRACK 1........................................................................................................................................... 41
Re-recording TRACK 1 partially............................................................................................................................ 42
Recording to [TRACK2]......................................................................................................................................... 43
Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS] .................................................................................. 44
Other recording techniques.......................................................................................................................................... 44
Adding data to or recording over an existing song ............................................................................................... 44
Changing a voice or tempo after recording........................................................................................................... 45
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Adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [SONG BALANCE] ......................... 46
Recording in Dual or Split mode ........................................................................................................................... 47
Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]...................................................................... 48
Clavinova memory.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Basic file operation.................................................................................................................................................. 49
Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory]................................................. 50
Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory... [DeleteSong]................................................................................... 51
Renaming a song...[RenameSong]............................................................................................................................... 52
Changing the type of characters on screen...[CharacterCode]................................................................................... 52
Playing Back Recorded Songs .............................................................................................................. 53
Playing back a song ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Turning track playback on and off............................................................................................................................... 55
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Connecting a personal computer................................................................................................................................. 58
Detailed Settings ................................................ 63
Detailed Settings.................................................................................................................................. 64
Parameter List ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
Making detailed settings ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING] ........................................................ 68
Correcting note timing [Quantize].............................................................................................................................. 68
Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing [QuickPlay]...................................... 69
Auditioning the channels [ChannelListen] ................................................................................................................. 69
Deleting data from each channel [ChannelClear]....................................................................................................... 69
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly [FromToRepeat] ......................................................................... 69
Playing back a song repeatedly [SongRepeat] ............................................................................................................. 70
Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]........................................................ 71
Setting the metronome time signature [TimeSignature]............................................................................................ 71
Setting the metronome volume level [MetronomeVolume]...................................................................................... 71
Selecting the metronome voice [MetronomeSound] ................................................................................................. 71
Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING].............................................................................. 72
Setting the octave [Octave]*......................................................................................................................................... 72
Setting the volume level [Volume]*............................................................................................................................. 72
Setting the position of right and left channels [Pan]* ................................................................................................ 73
Fine tuning the pitch (only in Dual mode) [Detune]................................................................................................. 73
Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType]....................................................................................................................... 73
Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]*...................................................................................................................... 73
Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]..................................................................................................................... 74
Setting the chorus depth [ChorusSend]*..................................................................................................................... 74
Setting the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]................................................................................................................... 74
Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] .................................................................................................... 74
Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend]* ................................................................................................... 75
Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*................................................................................................................ 75
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Setting the right pedal function [RPedal].................................................................................................................... 75
Setting the center pedal function [MPedal] ................................................................................................................ 76
Setting the left pedal function [LPedal]....................................................................................................................... 76
Setting the auxiliary pedal function [AuxPedal] ......................................................................................................... 76
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]........................................................................................................................... 77
About MIDI................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Setting the MIDI transmit channel [MidiOutChannel] ............................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port A) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port B) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 79
Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]................................................................................................................ 79
Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect].......................... 79
Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter]................................................................................. 79
Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter] ........................................................................ 80
Executing song data bulk dump [SongBulkDump].................................................................................................... 80
Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup]...................................................................................... 80
Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump].................................................................................................. 80
Other settings ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ............................................................................................................. 81
Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]........................................................................................................................................ 81
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve]............................................................................... 81
Selecting a scale [Scale]................................................................................................................................................. 82
Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth] .................................................................................................. 82
Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth].............................................................. 82
Setting the speed of vibraphone’s vibrato effect [VibraphoneRotorSpeed] .............................................................. 83
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone [VibraphonePedalMode]........................................................................ 83
Assigning the START/PAUSE function to a pedal [PedalStart/Pause]...................................................................... 83
Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal [AuxPedalType].................................................................................................... 83
Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint] ....................................... 84
Pitch bend range [PitchBendRange]............................................................................................................................ 84
Replacing the XG voices with preset voices [XGAlternative]..................................................................................... 84
Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] ............................................................................................... 85
Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet] ................................................................................................. 85
Other method for restoring the normal settings......................................................................................................... 85
Message List ......................................................................................................................................... 86
Questions about Operations and Functions........................................................................................89
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Appendix ............................................................ 91
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 92
Preset Voice List ................................................................................................................................... 93
Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split) ................................................................................... 95
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........................................................................ 96
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 99
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application
and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs...............................................“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
“Playing the 50 piano preset songs on page 24
Listening to demo songs with different voices ............“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes on page 22
Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Clavinova” .......“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
Listening to my recorded performance ............................................ “Recording to [TRACK 1]” on page 39
“Playing back a song” on page 53
Playing
Using three pedals.............................................................................................“Using the pedals” on page 29
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ................... Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]” on page 32
Changing tonal color
Viewing the list of voices.................................................................................. “Preset Voice List” on page 93
Simulating a concert hall...........................................................................................“[REVERB]” on page 31
Combining two voices..................................................... “Combining two voices (Dual mode)” on page 33
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...........................“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 35
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother ........................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 30
Adding spread to the sound .................................................................................... “[CHORUS]” on page 31
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part ........... “Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 26
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.......................................“Using the metronome” on page 38
Practicing using your recorded song .......................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 39
“Turning track playback on and off on page 55
Recording
Recording your performance......................................................“Recording Your Performance on page 39
Saving recorded songs to memory .....“Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]” on page 48
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
Settings
Making detailed settings for recording and playback
............................................“Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]” on page 68
Making detailed settings for the metronome
......................................... “Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]” on page 71
Making detailed settings for the voices
................................................................. “Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]” on page 72
Making detailed settings for MIDI ....................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 77
Making detailed settings for the Clavinova.........................................................“Other settings” on page 81
Connecting the Clavinova to other devices
What is MIDI?..................................................................................... “MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 77
Recording your performance.....................................................AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks on page 56
Raising the volume ..................................................................... AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks on page 56
Outputting other instruments’ sound from the Clavinova.......... AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 57
Connecting a computer........................................................ Connecting a personal computer” on page 58
Assembling
Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova
............................................................. “CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 96
Quick solution
What the Clavinova offers............................................................................. “Application Index” on page 11
“Features” on page 14
Returning to the main screen..............................................................................“[EXIT] button on page 21
Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting
................................................................“Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]” on page 85
Meaning of the messages........................................................................................ “Message List” on page 86
If you have questions about operations and functions
..............................................................................“Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 89
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... “Troubleshooting” on page 92
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Maintenance
Clean the instrument using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well).
Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, or chemical cloth for cleaning. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber
products on the instrument.
Otherwise, the panel or keys may be discolored or degraded.
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “Precautions on pages 3-5.
Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. You can move the unit as it
is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you first open the package. Transport the
keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it to the wall and the like.
Included Accessories
“50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
Bench
(included or optional depending on locale)
Owner’s Manual
Reference Booklet
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CLP-970A
The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop-type personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument. (page 16)
A set of standard
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private
practice. (page 18)
Connect an optional
pedal here and assign
one of the various
functions to the pedal.
(page 57)
Connect the pedal
cord here to use the
Clavinova’s pedals.
(page 58)
These jacks allow you to connect
an external tone generator to
reproduce the sound via the
Clavinova’s internal sound system
and speakers. (page 57)
Connect a MIDI device
here to use various
MIDI functions.
(page 58, 61)
(About MIDI—page 77)
Connect recording equipment
(such as a cassette tape
recorder) here to record your
performance. (page 56)
This jack and selector switch allow direct
connection to a personal computer for
sequencing and other music applications.
(page 57-62)
PHONES
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
TO HOST
AUX PEDAL
PEDAL
OUT INTHRU
L/L
+
RR
AUX IN
L/L
+
RR
AUX OUT
POWER
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
SETTING
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
CHOIR
ORGAN
BASS
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
SPLIT
POINT
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
TEMPO
METRONOME
UPDOWN
FILE
SONG
SETTING
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACK
1
SONG SELECTDEMO
TRANSPOSEMAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
CLP-970
SONG BALANCE
NEW SONG
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
STOP
SONG
SYNCHRO START
START/
PAUSE
REC
CONTRASTB
D
YES
EXIT
NO
A
C
Features
The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type play-
ability as well as Yamahas original AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling tone generation technology for rich, musical
voices, and a special Graded Hammer keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the key-
board range. The CLP-970A GrandPiano1 voice features totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full con-
cert grand piano. The CLP-970A GrandPiano1 voice features five velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a
Soundboard Reverb (page 31) effect that accurately simulates the resonance of a piano soundboard, String Reso-
nance (page 82) that recreates resonance of piano strings, special Sustain Sampling (page 82)that samples the
unique resonance of an acoustic grand pianos soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and Key-
off Samples that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. The CLP-970A comes much closer to
the sound of a true acoustic piano.
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Features
[OTHER SETTING]
Fine-tune the touch response
and pitch, etc. (page 81)
The Clavinova includes 50 preset
songs.
This section enables you to listen to
these songs, practice using a
convenient practice function, record
and play back your performance.
(page 24, 39, 53)
The display allows
accurate control
and operation.
(page 21)
[MIDI SETTING]
Make detailed MIDI
settings, such as MIDI
receive/transmit
channels. (page 77)
[FILE]
Save recorded songs and
manage song files. (page 48)
MAIN voice gruop buttons
Select voices from 25 internal sounds
including Grand Piano 1. (page 28)
You can also combine two voices at a
time. (page 33)
[DEMO]
Demonstration playback
is available for each
voice. (page 22)
[METRONOME]
Use the
metronome
functions.
(page 38)
[CONTRAST]
Adjust the
brightness of
the display
using this
control.
(page 18)
[REVERB]/
[CHORUS]
Add reverb
(reverberation) and
spread (chorus) to
the sound.
(page 31)
[MASTER
VOLUME]
Adjust the
volume level
using this
slider.
(page 18)
[SONG SETTING]
Make detailed
settings for song
recording and
playback. (page 68)
[EXIT]
The screen returns to
its main display when
you press this button.
(page 21)
TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ]
You can shift the pitch
of the entire keyboard
up or down so that the
pitch will match that of
another instrument or
singer, while you play
the same keys.
(page 32)
TEMPO [DOWN]
[UP]
You can change the
song tempo
(speed).
(page 25, 38, 40, 54)
[VOICE
SETTING]
You can make
detailed settings
for tone and
effects.
(page 72)
BRILLIANCE
[ ] [ ]
Adjust the
brightness of
the tone using
these buttons.
(page 30)
LEFT voice group buttons/
[SPLIT POINT]
You can play different voices on
the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. (page 35)
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
SETTING
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
CHOIR
ORGAN
BASS
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
SPLIT
POINT
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
CONTRASTB
D
YES
EXIT
NO
A
C
TEMPO
METRONOME
UPDOWN
FILE
SONG
SETTING
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACK
1
SONG SELECTDEMO
TRANSPOSEMAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
CLP-970
SONG BALANCE
NEW SONG
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
STOP
SONG
SYNCHRO START
START/
PAUSE
REC
16 CLP-970A
Before Using the Clavinova
Key cover
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
Music stand
To install the music stand:
Hold the upper and bottom sides of the music stand with both hands and insert the peg on the speaker box
into the holes on the rear of the stand.
To remove the music stand:
Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it toward you to remove it.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be
careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially childrens between the cover and the unit.
Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key
cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened and may be nearly impossible to remove. This could
cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument.
CLP-970A 17
Before Using the Clavinova
Turning the power on
1. Connect the power cable.
First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of
the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall.
In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in
your area.
WARNING!
Make sure your CLP-970A is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on
the name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main key-
board unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. Connecting the unit to the
wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, con-
tact 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 CLP-970A may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased. (In
some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify
the plug provided with the CLP-970A. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Turn on the power to the Clavinova.
Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn the power on.
The screen located in the center of the front panel and the power indica-
tor located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
Power indicator
If you close the key cover
without turning the power
off, the power indicator
remains lit, indicating that
the power is still on.
Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova.
The screen and the power indicator turn off.
12
The power connector is located on the bottom of the key-
board, set back deeply.
(The shape of plug differs
depending on locale.)
TIP
Power indicator
[POWER] switch
A B
C D
NO YES
When you turn on the power to the Clavinova, a voice name
appears on the screen.
18 CLP-970A
Before Using the Clavinova
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD.
CONTRAST:
difference between bright-
ness and darkness
Setting the volume
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of
the front panel to the left or right.
MASTER VOLUME:
The volume level of the
entire keyboard sound
You can also adjust the
[PHONES] output level and
the AUX IN input level using
the [MASTER VOLUME]
slider.
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to
one of the [PHONES] jacks. When
the headphones are plugged into
either of the [PHONES] jacks, the
internal speaker system is automat-
ically shut off.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
Two sets of standard stereo head-
phones can be plugged in. (If you
are using only one pair of head-
phones, you can plug them into
either of these jacks.)
TERMINOLOGY
A B
C D
NO YES
CONTRAST
EXIT
Use this knob.
TERMINOLOGY
TIP
The level decreases. The level increases.
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
Do not use the Clavinova at
a high volume level for a
long period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
PHONES
standard stereo phone plug
bottom surface
Optional headphones
HPE-160 Yamaha head-
phones.
TIP
19 CLP-970A
Basic Operation
CLP-970A 19
20 CLP-970A
Part Names
Center “C”
POWER
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
SETTING
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
CHOIR
ORGAN
BASS
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
SPLIT
POINT
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
CONTRASTB
D
YES
EXIT
NO
A
C
TEMPO
METRONOME
UPDOWN
FILE
SONG
SETTING
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACK
1
SONG SELECTDEMO
TRANSPOSEMAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
CLP-970
SONG BALANCE
NEW SONG
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
STOP
SONG
SYNCHRO START
START/
PAUSE
REC
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
SETTING
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
CHOIR
ORGAN
BASS
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
SPLIT
POINT
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
CONTRASTB
D
YES
EXIT
NO
A
C
TEMPO
METRONOME
UPDOWN
FILE
SONG
SETTING
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACK
1
SONG SELECTDEMO
TRANSPOSEMAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
CLP-970
SONG BALANCE
NEW SONG
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
STOP
SONG
SYNCHRO START
START/
PAUSE
REC
PHONES
C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 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 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
B-1A-1
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1
2
3 5
D
E
F
H
L M O
G I J K N P
7 B
8
4 6 0 A
9 C
R
Q
S
T
Top panel
1
[POWER]..............................................P17
2 [MASTER VOLUME].............................P18
3 [DEMO] ...............................................P22
4 TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ] ..........................P32
5 SONG SELECT [ ] [ ]..........P24, 39, 53
6 SONG BALANCE [ ] [ ]....................P46
7 [TRACK1] [TRACK2] /
[EXTRA TRACKS] ............... P28, 41–46, 55
8 [FILE] ...................................................P48
9 SONG [STOP] /
[START/PAUSE] .......................P24, 40, 54
0 [REC]....................................................P40
A [SONG SETTING] ................................P68
B METRONOME [START/STOP] /
[SETTING]......................................P38, 71
C TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] .......P25, 38, 40, 54
D LCD buttons A [–] [+] / B [– (NO)] [+ (YES)] /
C [–] [+] / D [–] [+]...............................P21
E LCD screen ..........................................P21
F [CONTRAST] knob...............................P18
G [EXIT]...................................................P21
H Voice group buttons for the MAIN
section.................................................P28
I [SPLIT POINT] .....................................P36
J Voice group buttons for the LEFT
section.................................................P35
K [VOICE SETTING] ................................P72
L [REVERB]..............................................P31
M [CHORUS]............................................P31
N BRILLIANCE [ ] [ ] ...........................P30
O [MIDI SETTING]...................................P77
P [OTHER SETTING] ...............................P81
Q [PHONES] ............................................P18
R Soft pedal............................................P29
S Sostenuto pedal ..................................P29
T Damper pedal .....................................P29
CLP-970A 21
Part Names
Connectors
D
LCD buttons
E LCD
Use the LCD button A, B, C, or D to select the contents displayed on the LCD.
Check the screen located in the center of the top panel after every operation. A
voice name appears on the screen when you turn on the power to the unit.
G[EXIT] button
When you press this button, the unit returns to the default screen (the screen that indicates a voice
name(s) and is displayed when the power is turned on).
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
TO HOST
AUX PEDAL
PEDAL
OUT INTHRU
L/L
+
RR
AUX IN
L/L
+
RR
AUX OUT
[
U
V
WX Y
Z
U AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R]..........................P56
V AUX IN [R] [L/L+R] .............................P57
W [AUX PEDAL] ......................................P57
X [TO HOST] ..........................................P57
Y HOST SELECT ..................................... P57
Z MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU] .................... P58
[ [PEDAL] .............................................. P58
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Panel logos
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI stan-
dard which guarantees that any data conforming to the
standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible
tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI
IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play “GM
System Level 1”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A
and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.
bottom surface
XG Format
XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and
improves on the “GM System Level 1” standard with greater voice handling
capacity, expressive control, and effect capability while retaining full compati-
bility with GM.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST
connector on the CLP-970A to play “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP-
970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.
A B
C D
NO YES
22 CLP-970A
Listening to the Demonstration
Tunes
The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups.
Refer to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs.
Demonstration tunes
Procedure
Mode:
A mode is a status under
which you can execute a
certain function. In demo
mode, you can play back
demonstration tunes.
1. Engage the demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode.
The MAIN voice group (upper row) button indicators light up in
sequence.
To adjust the volume level of
the demo songs, use the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider.
2. Select a tune and start playback.
Press the voice group button (upper row) of the desired
demonstration tune.
The corresponding voice button indicator lights up and playback
starts. Until you stop playback, the selected tune will be played
repeatedly using different voices (in the following order: PIANO
E. PIANO/BASSHARPSICHORDMALLETORGAN
STRINGS/CHOIR).
Voice group Tunes Composer
PIANO
E.PIANO/BASS
HARPSICHORD
MALLET
ORGAN
STRINGS/CHOIR
Chanson de l’adieu
Original
Le Coucou
Original
Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2
Original
F.F. Chopin
L.C. Daguin
G.F. Händel
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
1 4
3
4
2 3
MAIN voice
group buttons
TERMINOLOGY
A B
C D
NO YES
NOTE
CLP-970A 23
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
3. Stop the playback.
Press the button of the voice group being played or the
[STOP] button.
4. Exit from demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] or [EXIT] button to exit from demo
mode.
24 CLP-970A
Listening to 50 Piano Preset
Songs
The Clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 24) or
use them for practice (page 26). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the Clavinova that contains
the scores for 50 piano preset songs.
Playing the 50 piano preset songs
Procedure
Song:
On the Clavinova, perfor-
mance data is called a
“Song. This includes dem-
onstration tunes and piano
preset tunes.
1. Select a song.
Press one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to
select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050.
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song
playback. You can change the
voice playing on the keyboard.
2. Play a preset song.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
1
2
3
4
METRONOME [START/STOP]
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
TERMINOLOGY
A B
C D
NO YES
The song number appears on the display.
Song select screen
TIP
You can also use the C
[–]/[+] buttons to select a
song after pressing the
[SONG SELECT] button.
[P-000: NewSong] is a
blank song provided for
you to record your perfor-
mance. (See page 39.)
Use the SongRepeat
parameter in the “SONG
SETTING” menu to
select repeat playback of
all songs or repeat play-
back of a single song.
(See page 70.)
TIP
A B
C D
NO YES
the number of measures
CLP-970A
25
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
Adjusting the tempo
You can also use the D[–]/[+]
buttons to change the tempo.
Resetting the tempo
Whenever you select a new
preset song, the tempo is
automatically reset to the
song’s original value.
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback
tempo as required. The default tempo (the song’s original tempo) is set when
you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Press either of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song
select screen.
3.
Stop the song playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of a song,
press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the
[START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button.
Fast forward and rewind
You can perform the following operations in the song select screen:
Use the B [–]/[+] buttons to move back and forth (rewind and fast for-
ward) through the song while the song is played or stopped.
Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [–] button during playback to
restart playback from the top of the song.
Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [+] button during playback to start
playback from the next song.
Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [–] button while playback is
stopped in the middle of the song to locate the top of the song.
Default screen:
The default screen is a voice
select screen (page 28) that
appears when you turn on
the power to the Clavinova.
4.
Return to the default screen.
Press the [EXIT] button.
TIP
NOTE
A B
C D
NO YES
TERMINOLOGY
26 CLP-970A
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and
right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off)
on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK 1] and the left-hand part is played by [TRACK 2].
procedure
You can turn parts on or off,
even during playback.
1. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or
[TRACK2] button to turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indica-
tors light up, indicating that you can play back both parts. When you
press one of the buttons to turn off playback, the corresponding but-
ton indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is muted.
Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on and off.
2. Start playback and playing.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play the
part you just turned off.
Synchro:
Synchronous;occurring at the
same time
Starting playback automatically as you start playing the
keyboard (Synchro Start)
You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This
is called the “Synchro Start” function.
To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the
[STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button. The [START/
PAUSE] indicator flashes.
Now play the keyboard. Playback starts simultaneously.
To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while
the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
23
1
TIP
TERMINOLOGY
CLP-970A 27
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
3. Stop playback.
Resetting the part play-
back
Both parts are automatically
turned ON whenever you
select a new song.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle
of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by
pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press
the button.
TIP
You can also assign a phrase in a song to repeatedly practice that part. Refer to
the [FromToRepeat] option in the “SONG SETTING” menu on page 69.
28 CLP-970A
Selecting and Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
Procedure
To learn characteristics of
the voices, listen to demo
songs for each voice group
(page 22). Refer to “Preset
Voice List” on page 93 for
more information on charac-
teristics of each preset voice.
1. Select a voice group.
Press one of the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row).
Voice
On the Clavinova, a voice
means “tone” or “tonal color.
You can control the loudness
of a voice by how hard you
play the keyboard, although
different playing styles (touch
sensitivities) have little or no
effect with the sound of cer-
tain musical instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on
page 93.
2. Select a voice.
Use the A [–]/[+] buttons to select a voice.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
1
2
MAIN voice
group buttons
TIP
TERMINOLOGY
TIP
Voice group Voice name Voice group Voice name
PIANO
GrandPiano1
MALLET
Vibraphone
GrandPiano2 Marimba
E.PIANO/
BASS
E.Piano1 Celesta
E.Piano2
ORGAN
PipeOrganPrincipal
SynthPiano PipeOrganFlute1
WoodBass PipeOrganFlute2
ElectricBass PipeOrganTutti
Bass&Cymbal JazzOrgan
HARPSI-
CHORD
Harpsichord8'
STRINGS/
CHOIR
Strings
Harpsichord8'+4' SynthStrings
ElectricClavichord SlowStrings
Choir
SlowChoir
Scat
CLP-970A 29
Selecting and Playing Voices
Using the pedals
The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto
pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive
effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
If the damper pedal doesn’t
work, or notes are sustained
even when the pedal is not
pressed, make sure that the
pedal cord is properly
plugged into the PEDAL jack
on the unit (see step 5 on
page 97). Also, make sure
that the RPedal parameter
in the “VOICE SETTING”
menu is set to ON (see page
75).
Damper (right) pedal
When you press the damper pedal, the notes
you play have a longer sustain.
When you select Grand Piano 1, pressing the
damper pedal activates the instruments special
“Sustain Samples to accurately recreate the
unique resonance of an acoustic grand pianos
soundboard and strings.
You can adjust the depth of
the resonance produced by
the “Sustain Samples” using
the Sustain Sampling Depth
parameter in the “OTHER
SETTING” menu. (See page
82.)
Sostenuto (center) pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard
and press the sostenuto pedal while holding
the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as
the pedal is held. All subsequent notes will
not sustain.
You can assign a function to
each pedal via the “R
Pedal”, “M Pedal”, and “L
Pedal” parameters in the
“VOICE SETTING” menu.
(See page 75, 76.)
The center and left pedals
can also be assigned to
song start/stop operation
(START/PAUSE function) via
the “PedalStart/Pause”
parameter in the “OTHER
SETTING” menu (on page
83).
Soft pedal (left)
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 that are
already playing when it is pressed. Press the pedal immediately before you
play the target notes.)
With the Vibraphone and Jazz Organ voices, this pedal turns vibrato on and
off or toggles the speed of vibrato. (See page 76.)
TIP
q
h
.
q
.
q
.
When you press the damper
pedal here, the notes you
play before you release the
pedal have a longer sustain.
TIP
q
h
.
q
.
q
.
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the
note(s), the notes will sustain
as long as you hold the pedal.
TIP
TIP
30 CLP-970A
Selecting and Playing Voices
Adding variation to the sound
[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS]
The Effect function enables you to add expression to the sound. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance,
Reverb, and Chorus.
[BRILLIANCE]
You can use this control to adjust the brilliance of the tone and change the tonality to suit your preference.
Procedure
You can also use the D [–]/
[+] buttons after you press
one of the [BRILLIANCE]
buttons to select the desired
option.
Normal setting = Normal
Normal setting:
The “Normal setting” refers
to the default setting (factory
setting) obtained when you
first turn on the power to the
Clavinova.
If you select [Bright] or
[Metallic] as the type of bril-
liance, the volume level will
increase slightly. Under this
condition, if you raise the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider
setting, the sound may
become distorted. In this
case, lower the volume
accordingly.
Press one of the BRILLIANCE [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select the
desired tonality.
Dark.................... Dark tone
Mellow ................ Soft and mellow tone
Normal ............... Standard tone
Bright ................. Bright tone
Metallic............... Sharp metallic tone
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
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NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[REVERB] [CHORUS]
BRILLIANCE [ ] [ ]
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A B
C D
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[REVERB]
This control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural reverberation of a concert hall.
Procedure
You can select a reverb type
via the Reverb Type param-
eter in the “VOICE SET-
TING” menu, and adjust the
reverb depth for the selected
voice via the Reverb Send
parameter. (See page 73.)
Normal setting = ON
Pressing the [REVERB] button repeatedly toggles the reverb
on and off.
Even if the reverb effect is turned off, a “soundboard reverb effect
will be applied when the GrandPiano1 or GrandPiano2 voice is
selected.
[CHORUS]
This control adds spread and spaciousness to the sound.
Procedure
You can select a chorus type
via the Chorus Type param-
eter in the “VOICE SET-
TING” menu, and adjust the
chorus depth for the
selected voice via the
Reverb Send parameter. You
can also turn chorus on or
off via the Chorus On Off
parameter. (See page 74.)
Normal Setting
The normal chorus on/off
setting is different for each
voice.
Pressing the [CHORUS] button repeatedly toggles the cho-
rus on and off.
You can turn the chorus effect on and off by pressing the [CHORUS]
ON/OFF buttons on the panel and by setting the Chorus On Off
parameter in the VOICE SETTING menu (see page 74). The [CHO-
RUS] ON/OFF button setting on the panel is temporary. That is, if
you select another voice, the chorus setting for the previous voice is
cancelled. The Chorus On Off parameter setting is saved for each
voice. That is, if you select a given voice, the chorus setting is auto-
matically turned on or off according to the saved chorus setting.
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Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]
The Clavinovas Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in
semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the
keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments. For example, if you set the transposition amount to
“5, playing key C produces pitch F. In this way, you can play the song as if it were in C major, and the Clavi-
nova will transpose it to the key of F.
You can also change the key signature of playback songs, in addition to your own performance.
Procedure
Transpose:
Changing the key signature
of a song. On the Clavinova,
transposing shifts the pitch
of the entire keyboard.
1. Display the Transpose screen.
Press one of the TRANSPOSE [ ] and [ ] buttons.
2. Select a type of transposition from Manual or Song.
Use the C [–] and [+] buttons to select Manual or Song.
Manual ............... Your manual performance
Song .................... Playback song
The transposition range is
from “–12 semitones” (down
one octave) through “0” (nor-
mal pitch) to “12 semitones”
(up one octave).
3. Set the transposition amount.
Use the D [–] and [+] or TRANSPOSE [ ] and [ ] buttons
to set the transposition amount.
To set the amount of transposition to “0, press the D [–] and [+] but-
tons or the TRANSPOSE [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously.
4. Return to the main screen.
Press the [EXIT] button.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
21 3 3
4
TERMINOLOGY
A B
C D
NO YES
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Combining two voices (Dual mode)
You can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate
a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. Refer to “Voice Combination Exam-
ples (Dual and Split)” on page 95 for examples of effective voice combinations.
Dual mode using voices in different voice groups
Procedure
1. Enter Dual mode.
Press two MAIN voice group buttons (upper row) simulta-
neously.
2. Select a voice.
Use the A [–]/[+] buttons and B [–]/[+] buttons to select a
voice.
The voices listed in the upper row in “Preset Voice List” on page 93 are
called 1st voices, and those listed in the bottom row are called 2nd
voices.
3. Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.
Press any MAIN voice group button.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
1 32
2 3 1 4
2
MAIN voice
The numbers on the upper row indicate the steps
The numbers on the bottom row indicate the steps
group buttons
in Dual mode using voices from different groups.
in Dual mode using voices from the same group.
MAIN voice
group buttons
A B
C D
NO YES
1st voice 2nd voice
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Dual mode using voices in the same voice group
Procedure
1. Select a voice group.
In normal play mode, press the desired MAIN voice group
button.
2. Select a voice.
Use the A [–]/[+] buttons to select a voice.
3. Select another voice.
Use the B [–]/[+] buttons to select another voice in the
same voice group.
To use the identical voices, press the B [–]/[+] buttons once. To use
different voices within the same voice group, press the B [–]/[+] but-
tons repeatedly.
4. Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.
Press any MAIN voice group button.
A B
C D
NO YES
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Splitting the keyboard range and playing two differ-
ent voices (Split mode)
Split mode enables you to play two different voices on the keyboard — one with the left hand and another
with the right hand. For example, you can play a bass part using the Wood Bass or Electric Bass voice with the
left hand, and a melody with the right hand. Refer to “Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)” on
page 95 for examples of effective voice combinations.
Procedure
1. Enter Split mode.
Press one of the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row).
2. Select a voice for the right hand.
Use the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row) and the A
[–]/[+] buttons.
3. Select a voice for the left hand.
Use the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row) and the C
[–]/[+] buttons.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
2
1 3 5
2
3 44
MAIN voice
LEFT voice
group buttons
group buttons
A B
C D
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A specified “split point” key
is included in the left-hand
range.
4. Specify the split point (the border between the right-
and left-hand range).
The normal setting of the split point is “F
I
2.
Voice group
Voice name
MAIN LEFT
PIANO PIANO/E.PIANO GrandPiano1
GrandPiano2
E.PIANO/BASS E.Piano1
E.Piano2
SynthPiano
BASS WoodBass
ElectricBass
Bass&Cymbal
HARPSICHORD HARPSICHORD/MALLET Harpsichord8'
Harpsichord8'+4'
EcelctricClavichord
MALLET Vibraphone
Marimba
Celesta
ORGAN ORGAN/STRINGS PipeOrganPrincipal
PipeOrganFlute1
PipeOrganFlute2
PipeOrganTutti
JazzOrgan
STRINGS/CHOIR Strings
SynthStrings
SlowStrings
Choir
SlowChoir
Scat
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F
2
Center “C”
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To change the split point setting:
Press the [SPLIT POINT] button, then use the D [–]/[+] but-
tons to specify the split point.
(Optional) Press and hold down the [SPLIT POINT] button
and play the key you wish to assign as the split point.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen.
5. Exit Split mode and return to normal play mode.
Press the voice group button that you pressed for the left-
hand range.
In Split mode, you can use Dual mode (see page 33) for the MAIN and
LEFT ranges respectively.
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
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Using the metronome
The Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient feature for
practice.
Procedure
1. Start the metronome.
Press the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
When the metronome is sounding, the beat indicator flashes at the
current tempo.
Adjusting the tempo
The default tempo is 120. (If
a song has been selected,
the song tempo is used.)
Press the TEMPO [DOWN] or [UP] button.
You can set the time signa-
ture, metronome volume,
and metronome tone using
the METRONOME [SET-
TING] button. (See page 71.)
To adjust the tempo (number of beats per minute: 10–400), use the TEMPO
[DOWN]/[UP] or the D [–]/[+] buttons. To reset the tempo to the normal
(default) setting, press the [DOWN] and [UP] keys or the D [–] and [+] keys
simultaneously.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the normal screen.
2. Stop the metronome.
Press the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
1 2
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
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C D
NO YES
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CLP-970A 39
Recording Your Performance
You can record your perfor-
mance (audio data) to a cas-
sette tape recorder or other
recording devices via the
AUX OUT connector. (see
page 56.)
This chapter explains how to record your performance using the Clavinova
recording function.
You can, for example, play back what you have played on the Clavinova key-
board for an effective practice aid. You can also record just the left-hand part,
then practice the right-hand part while playing back the recorded left-hand
part.
Since you can record up to sixteen tracks separately, you could record the left-
and right-hand parts separately, or record each part of a four-handed perfor-
mance or ensemble song one by one to build a song.
Recording vs. Saving:
The format of performance data recorded on a cassette tape differs from that of data recorded on the Clavinova. A cas-
sette tape records audio signals. On the other hand, the Clavinova “saves” information regarding note timing, voices, and
a tempo value, but not audio signals. When you play back recorded songs, the Clavinova produces sound based on the
saved information. Therefore, recording on the Clavinova may be more accurately called “saving information.” However,
this book often uses the word “recording” because it seems to make more sense.
A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation.
Refer to the “Message List on page 86 for an explanation of each message, appropriate actions to take, and
troubleshooting information.
Recording a New Song
Recording to [TRACK 1]
Procedure
If you select a song other
than “P-000: NewSong” and
record on a track that already
has data, the existing data on
the track will be lost.
1. Select “NewSong” for recording.
Press the SONG SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons simulta-
neously.
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DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
3
3
4 5
4 5
2
1
NOTE
A B
C D
NO YES
New Song screen
40 CLP-970A
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Set the tempo in Step 3.
See page 47 for more infor-
mation on recording in Dual/
Split mode.
2. Select a voice.
Select a voice (or voices) for recording (see page 28).
Set the other parameters, such as reverb and chorus.
Adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to set the volume level to suit
your preference. You can also use the slider to adjust the level during
playback.
After you set the tempo or if the record standby screen does not
appear, press one of the SONG SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons once to
return to the New Song screen.
3. Enter record mode and select a recording track.
Press and hold down the [REC] button and press the
[TRACK 1] button.
The [TRACK 1] indicator flashes in red. (To cancel recording, press
the [REC] or [STOP] button.)
Set the tempo, if necessary.
If this record standby screen does not appear, press one of the SONG
SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons once.
You can record data while
using the metronome. The
metronome is not recorded.
When you press the
[START/PAUSE] button dur-
ing recording, recording is
paused. To resume record-
ing, press the [START/
PAUSE] button again or play
a note on the keyboard.
4. Start and stop recording.
Recording begins automatically as soon as you play a
note on the keyboard.
(Optional) Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start recording.
The recording screen displays the current measure number.
When you press the [REC]
button, recording pauses.
To stop recording, press the [STOP] button. The Clavinova
locates the top of the song.
The [TRACK 1] indicator lights up in green. (Record mode is auto-
matically cancelled.)
NOTE
NOTE
Record standby screen
A B
C D
NO YES
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A B
C D
NO YES
Measure number in recording
Record screen
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To erase recorded data from
a track, use the Channel
Clear parameter in the
“SONG SETTING” menu.
(See page 69.)
5. Play back the recorded performance.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to play back the recorded
performance.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of a song,
press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the
[START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button.
Re-recording TRACK 1
This section explains how to record again in case your performance was not satisfactory.
Procedure
1. Select a voice or voices for recording, if necessary.
Repeat Step 2 on page 40 if you wish to change the previ-
ous settings.
Follow the procedure from Step 3 on page 40 to re-record.
The original performance data will be overwritten by new performance data.
NOTE
When you turn off the power to the Clavinova, the recorded performance
data will be lost. If you wish to keep the recording, save the data using the
SaveToMemory parameter (page 50) in the File menu.
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Re-recording TRACK 1 partially
This section explains how to record part of a song again.
Procedure
If the playback screen is not
displayed, press one of the
SONG SELECT
[] []
buttons once.
1. Pause the song at the beginning of the part you wish
to re-record.
Use the B [–]/[+] buttons while the playback screen is dis-
played to move through the measures or play back the
recording and press the [START/PAUSE] button to locate a
point slightly prior to the beginning of the part you wish
to re-record.
2. Select a voice or voices for recording, if necessary.
Repeat Step 2 on page 40 if you wish to change the previ-
ous settings.
3. Select the recording method and enter record mode.
3-1 Press and hold down the [REC] button, and press the
C [–]/[+] buttons repeatedly to specify how the
recording should start and press the D [–]/[+] buttons
repeatedly to specify how the recording should end.
While you are holding down the [REC] button, the following record-
ing method select screen appears.
Starting methods:
Norm (Normal) — The existing data will be erased after re-recording
starts.
Key On — Data that exists prior to the point where you start playing a
note will not be erased.
NOTE
A B
C D
NO YES
Playback screen
A B
C D
NO YES
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Ending methods:
Replace – The data after the point you stop recording will also be
erased.
Punch Out — The data after the point you stop recording will remain.
If you cancel recording by
pressing the [REC] button,
recording stops when you
press the button. If you can-
cel recording by pressing
the [STOP] button, the Clavi-
nova locates the top of the
song.
3-2 Keep holding down the [REC] button and press the
[TRACK 1] button.
The [TRACK 1] indicator flashes in red.
(To stop recording, press the [REC] button again or press the [STOP]
button.)
Follow the procedure beginning with Step 4 on page 40.
Recording to [TRACK2]
This section explains how to record another part on the second track.
Procedure
1. Select a voice.
Select a voice (or voices) for recording.
Repeat Step 2 on page 40.
Pressing the [TRACK 1] but-
ton repeatedly toggles
between playback on (the
indicator lights up in green)
and off (the indicator turns
off).
2. Enter record mode and select a recording track.
Press and hold down the [REC] button and press the
[TRACK 2] button.
The [TRACK 2] indicator flashes in red. (To cancel recording, press
the [REC] or [STOP] button.)
Make the recording by following the procedure beginning with Step 4 on page 40.
You can record a new part while listening to playback of the recorded [TRACK 1] data.
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DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
2
2
1
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Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS]
You can continue recording other parts into tracks 3–16 [EXTRA TRACKS] one by one.
Procedure
1. Hold down the [REC] button in step 2 in the “Record-
ing to [TRACK2]” on page 43 and use the B [–]/[+] but-
tons to select a recording track (3–16).
2. While holding down the [REC] key, press the [EXTRA
TRACKS] button.
Then, follow the procedure beginning with Step 4 on page 40.
Other recording techniques
Adding data to or recording over an existing song
The previous section explains how to record your performance from the beginning by selecting a blank “P-
000: NewSong. You can also add your performance to or overwrite existing songs (such as 50 preset songs
[P-001—P-050], or your old recorded performances [see page 48]).
Procedure
If you record on a track that
already has data, the exist-
ing data on the track will be
lost.
1. Select a song for recording (P-001 – P-050).
Select one of the preset songs (P-001–P-050) instead of “P-000:
NewSong” as described in Step 1 of “Recording to [TRACK1]” on
page 39. To select a song from already-recorded data, see Steps 1 and 2
on page 53.
To continue recording, follow the procedure described in “Recording a New Song from page 39 to 44.
A B
C D
NO YES
select a recording track (3-16)
NOTE
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Recording Your Performance
Changing a voice or tempo after recording
You can change the voice and tempo after recording to change a song’s feel or to set a more suitable tempo.
You can also change these elements in the middle of a song.
Procedure
Refer to “Questions about
Operations and Functions”
on page 89 for information
on the settings that can be
changed here.
1. Select a song you wish to change by using the SONG
SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons.
2. To change the voice or tempo in the middle of the
song, specify the measure to change using the B [–]/
[+] buttons.
Change the tempo in Step 4.
3. Change the settings (voice, reverb, etc.).
For example, if you wish to change the recorded E.Piano1 voice to E.
Piano2, use the MAIN voice group buttons and the A [–]/[+] buttons
to select E.Piano2.
When the setting is complete, press one of the SONG SELECT [ ]
[ ] buttons once to return to the song select screen.
The edited settings (except
for the tempo setting) will be
saved in memory and you
will not be able to restore the
previous settings. Proceed
with caution.
4. Press and hold down the [REC] button and select the
track to change.
The indicator for the selected track lights up in red.
Change the tempo setting now, if necessary.
At this point, do not play the keyboard or press the [START/PAUSE]
button. Otherwise, recording will start, erasing the recorded data.
5. Press the [STOP] or [REC] button to exit record mode.
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46 CLP-970A
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Adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [SONG
BALANCE]
While recording multiple parts into tracks one by one, you can adjust the volume balance between the play-
back of the recorded parts and your current performance.
Procedure
1. Press one of the SONG BALANCE [ ] [ ] buttons.
The song balance setting is
also used during playback.
(See page 53.)
2. Adjust the song balance using the SONG BALANCE
[ ] [ ] or D [–]/[+] buttons.
To lower the volume of the playback sound, press the SONG BAL-
ANCE [ ] or D [–] button.
To lower the volume of the performance sound, press the SONG BAL-
ANCE [ ] or D [+] button.
Setting range:
127:127 – 1:127 (Lowering the volume of the playback sound)
127:127 – 127:1 (Lowering the volume of the performance sound)
Normal setting: 127:127
A B
C D
NO YES
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Recording Your Performance
Recording in Dual or Split mode
When you record in Dual or Split mode, the Clavinova records each voice onto a separate track. The follow-
ing table shows how tracks are assigned to each voice.
CAUTION
When you record multiple parts into tracks one by one, or when you record new data over an existing song (see
page 44), the existing data will be erased. Proceed with caution.
In the following example, Tracks 1, 2, and EXTRA TRACKn have been selected for recording.
Note: TRACKn = TRACK 3 – TRACK 16
If “n+1, “n+2, and “n+3” exceed 16, TRACKs 1, 2, and 3 are used.
Switching between Dual and Split mode in a song is not recorded.
Tracks assigned for
recording
Dual Split Split+Dual
TRACK1 TRACK2
EXTRA
TRACKn
TRACK1 TRACK2
EXTRA
TRACKn
TRACK1 TRACK2
EXTRA
TRACKn
↓↓↓ ↓↓↓ ↓↓↓
Tracks
used for
record-
ing
MAIN
(1st voice)
TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACKn TRACK1 TRACKn TRACK1 TRACKn
LEFT
(1st voice)
TRACK2 TRACKn+1 TRACK2 TRACKn +1
MAIN
(2nd voice)
TRACK3 TRACK4 TRACKn +2
TRACK3 TRACKn +2
LEFT
(2nd voice)
––
TRACK4 TRACKn +3
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Saving Recorded Songs and
Handling the Files...[FILE]
File
A file contains a group of
data. On the Clavinova, a
song file includes song data
and a song number.
Memory
Memory is a location inside
the Clavinova in which you
can save and edit data.
Character code
Type of characters
File screens (accessed via the [FILE] button) enables you to handle song files
(e.g., save, delete, and rename recorded songs), and change the characters on
the screen.
The following parameters are provided for these operations:
Clavinova memory
The Clavinova has the following three types of memory:
Current memory:
This is a temporary memory area where you can temporarily place and edit
the currently-selected song before playback or recording.
Preset song memory:
This read-only memory area saves 50 piano preset songs.
Storage memory:
This memory area enables you to save recorded songs.
When you select a song in the song select screen, it is loaded from Preset song
memory, or Storage memory, into Current memory.
You will use Current memory to play back and record songs. When you turn
off the power to the Clavinova, songs saved in Preset song memory and Stor-
age memory are not erased. On the other hand, songs in Current memory are
lost. If you wish to keep a song in Current memory, you must save it in Stor-
age memory (see page 50, 51).
In this manual, a song located in a song recorded in Current memory, is
referred to as a Current song, and a song in Storage memory is a Memory
song.”
TERMINOLOGY
Settings
Parameter
name
Reference
page
Saves recorded and other songs in Clavinova memory SaveToMemory 50
Deletes song data from Clavinova memory DeleteSong 51
Changes the title of songs RenameSongs 52
Change the type of characters on the screen CharacterCode 52
A
Clavinova
Preset song
memory
Storage memory
Current memory
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Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]
Basic file operation
A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation.
Refer to the “Message List on page 86 for an explanation of each message, appropriate actions to take, and
troubleshooting information.
Procedure
1. Select a song.
Select a song you wish to save or rename.
2. Access the File menu.
Press the [FILE] button.
To close the File menu, press the [EXIT] button once or twice.
3. Select the desired parameter.
Press the [FILE] or A [–]/[+] buttons repeatedly to display the desired
item from the following:
“SaveToMemory”, “DeleteSong, “RenameSong, “CharacterCode”.
4. Set the parameter or execute the command.
Use the B [– (NO)]/[+ (YES)], C [–]/[+], D [–]/[+] buttons.
For more information regarding this procedure, refer to the corre-
sponding section below.
5. Close the File menu.
Press the [EXIT] button.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[FILE]
A B
C D
NO YES
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Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]
Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage
memory...[SaveToMemory]
If you record a song, then turn off the power to the Clavinova, the song will be erased. To save the recorded
song, you must save it into the Clavinova Storage memory. You can also save the preset songs and additional
or overwriting recordings (page 44) to Storage memory.
Procedure
See page 49 the basic operation information. The following is a detailed pro-
cedure of Step 4.
4-1 Name the song.
To move the cursor (a small underline), use the C [–]/[+] buttons.
To insert a space, press the C [–]/[+] buttons simultaneously.
To select a character on the cursor, use the D [–]/[+] buttons.
To delete a character, press the D [–]/[+] buttons simultaneously.
You can use up to 58 characters for a song name. If the name is longer
than the screen, use the C [–]/[+] buttons to move the cursor and
scroll the name.
“Execute?”: Do you wish
to execute the operation?
“Sure?”: Are you sure?
“Executing”: The Clavinova
is executing the operation.
“Completed”: The operation
is complete.
4-2 Execute the operation.
Press the B [+ (YES)] button located next to “Execute?
“Sure?
. appears on the screen. Press the B [+ (YES)] button again
to confirm the operation. (To cancel the operation, press the B [–
(NO)] button.)
The Clavinova displays “Executing” on the screen during the opera-
tion. When the operation is complete, “Completed” appears.
The song is automatically numbered as “Mxx, where “M” means
“Memory” and “xx” is a number.
Do not turn off the power
while the screen displays
“Executing.
If Storage memory contains one or more songs, and you save a new song, the Clavi-
nova automatically sorts the songs alphabetically and renumbers them.
A B
C D
NO YES
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You can change the type
of characters on the
screen using the Char-
acterCode parameter.
When you select a saved
song later, the name with
an extension “.MID” will
appear.
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CAUTION
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Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]
Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory...
[DeleteSong]
To delete a Current song,
select “ALL for the Channel-
Clear parameter in the
“SONG SETTING” menu
(page 69). Alternatively,
press the SONG SELECT
[ ]/[ ]
buttons simul-
taneously to display “Song
Changed Save?”. This
means “A song has been
edited. Do you wish to save
the change?” Press the B [–
(NO)] button. The Current
song is deleted and a blank
“NewSong” is selected.
You can delete Memory songs, but not Preset songs or Current songs.
Procedure
See page 49 for basic operation information. The following is a detailed pro-
cedure of Step 4.
If you select a Memory
song, deleting the song
does not erase song data
from Current memory. How-
ever, if you return to the
song select screen, song
information other than the
song name is replaced by
“--------------”.
4-1 Select a song to delete.
Use the C [–]/[+] buttons to select a song.
After you delete a song, the
Clavinova automatically
updates the song numbers.
Do not turn off the power
while the screen displays
“Executing.
4-2 Execute the operation.
Press the B [+ (YES)] button located next to “Execute?.”
Follow the instructions on screen.
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C D
NO YES
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Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]
Renaming a song...[RenameSong]
You can change a songs title (except for the preset songs and [P-000: NewSong].
Procedure
Do not turn off the power
while the screen displays
“Executing.
After you rename a song,
the Clavinova sorts songs
alphabetically and renum-
bers them.
See page 49 for basic operation information. The following is a detailed pro-
cedure for Step 4.
4. Name the song as described in the [SaveToMemory]
section (page 50).
Changing the type of characters on screen...[Char-
acterCode]
You can change the type of characters that appear on screen.
The default setting is “International. To input katakana, change this setting to “Japanese.
Options: International, Japanese
Character list
[International]
[Japanese]
A B
C D
NO YES
CAUTION
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A B
C D
NO YES
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Playing Back Recorded Songs
You can play back songs recorded using the Record function (page 39). You
can also play the keyboard along with the playback.
Playing back a song
Procedure
You can enjoy ensemble
performance by yourself.
Record the parts for a four-
handed song or a piano
duet, then play the recorded
part while playing the other
part on the keyboard.
1. Display the song select screen.
Press either the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons.
Use the SongRepeat
parameter in the “SONG
SETTING” menu (page 70)
to select repeat playback of
all songs or repeat playback
of a single song.
2. Select the desired song.
2-1 Use the A [–]/[+] buttons to select the song type: “Pre-
setSong,” or “MemorySong.”
If the internal Storage memory contains one or more songs, the Clavi-
nova displays “MemorySong.
2-2 Use the C [–]/[+] or SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons
to select a song.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
1 2-2 2-1
2-2
5
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
4
3
SONG BALANCE [ ] [ ]
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A B
C D
NO YES
Song select screen
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Playing Back Recorded Songs
3. Start playback.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button.
Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Syn-
chro Start)
You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This is called
the “Synchro Start” function.
To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the [STOP] but-
ton and press the [START/PAUSE] button. The [START/PAUSE] indicator
flashes.
Now play the keyboard. Playback starts simultaneously.
To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the
Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode.
Bar: measure
You can play the metronome
along with the song play-
back. When you stop play-
back, the metronome is also
stopped.
In the song select screen:
You can move back and forth (rewind and fast forward) through the bars by
using the B [–]/[+] buttons in the song select screen while the Clavinova is
playing or stopped.
You can play the keyboard while the Clavinova is playing back a song. You can
also play the notes in a voice different from the playback voice by selecting the
voice from the panel, and adjusting the volume balance between the playback
parts and your current performance using the SONG BALANCE [ ] [ ]
buttons. (See page 46.)
Press either of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song
select screen.
Adjusting the tempo
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback
tempo as required before or during playback. The default tempo (the songs
original tempo) is set when you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simul-
taneously.
Press either of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song
select screen.
4. Stop playback.
When playback is complete, the Clavinova automatically stops and
locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of a song,
press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the
[START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button.
TERMINOLOGY
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Press the SONG
SELECT [ ] or the C[–]
button while playback is
stopped in the middle of
the song to locate the
top of the song.
Press the SONG
SELECT [ ] or the C[–]
button during playback
to restart playback from
the top of the song.
Press the SONG
SELECT [ ] or the
C[+] button during play-
back to start playback
from the next song.
A B
C D
NO YES
The bar number in playback
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Playing Back Recorded Songs
5. Return to the main screen.
Press the [EXIT] button.
Turning track playback on and off
You can practice a part or
phrase using the FromToRe-
peat (page 69) in the
“SONG SETTING” menu.
When you select a song on the Clavinova, the indicators for tracks that con-
tain data ([TRACK 1], [TRACK 2], [EXTRA TRACKS]) are lit in green. While
the Clavinova is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off the
indicators, and the data on those tracks will not be played. Pressing the track
buttons toggles track playback on and off. You can play the part that is turned
off.
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Connections
Connectors
CAUTION
Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before
turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or
damage to the components may occur.
Do not route the output from
the AUX OUT jacks to the
AUX IN jacks. That is, when
you connect an external
audio device to the AUX
OUT jacks, do not connect
the audio device to the
Clavinova’s AUX IN jacks. If
you make this connection,
the signal input at the AUX
IN jacks is output from the
AUX OUT. This creates an
audio loop, causing audio
oscillation and abnormal
playback, leading to mal-
function of both pieces of
equipment.
Use audio cables and
adapter plugs with no resis-
tance.
The Clavinova’s [MASTER
VOLUME] slider setting
does not affect the signal
output from the AUX OUT
jacks.
1 AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks
You can connect these jacks to a stereo system to amplify the Clavinova or to a
cassette tape recorder to record your performance. Refer to the diagram below
and use audio cables for connection.
Adjust the volume level on the stereo system or cassette tape recorder, not
using the Clavinovas [MASTER VOLUME] slider.
CAUTION
When the Clavinovas AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external audio sys-
tem, first turn on the power to the Clavinova, then to the external audio system.
Reverse this order when you turn the power off.
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
TO HOST
AUX PEDAL
PEDAL
OUT INTHRU
L/L
+
RR
AUX IN
L/L
+
RR
AUX OUT
1 2 6
5 743
CAUTION
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AUX OUT
AUX IN
L/L
+
RR
AUX OUT
RCA phono plug
Clavinova
phone plug
(standard)
alternatively
RCA phono
phone adapter plug
RCA phono plug
audio cable
cassette tape recorder
stereo system
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Connections
The Clavinova’s [MASTER
VOLUME] slider setting
affects the input signal from
the AUX IN jacks, but the
[REVERB], [CHORUS], and
[BRILLIANCE] (page 30) set-
tings do not.
If you connect the Clavi-
nova to a monaural device,
use only the AUX IN [L/L+R]
jack or AUX OUT [L/L+R]
jack.
2 AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks
The stereo outputs from another instrument can be connected to these jacks,
allowing the sound of an external instrument to be reproduced via the Clavi-
novas speakers. Refer to the diagram below and use audio cables for connec-
tion.
CAUTION
When the Clavinovas AUX IN jacks are connected to an external device, first
turn on the power to the external divice, then to the Clavinova. Reverse this order
when you turn the power off.
3 AUX PEDAL jack
Connect an optional foot controller FC7 or foot switch FC4 or FC5 here.
Using the FC7 enables you to add expression to your performance by control-
ling the volume level of the notes you play. Using the FC4 or FC5 enables you
to turn the assigned function on and off. Use the AuxPedal parameter in the
“VOICE SETTING” menu. You can also assign the [START/PAUSE] button
function to this foot switch. (See page 83.)
4 TO HOST jack
This jack allows direct connection to a personal computer. (Refer to “Con-
necting a personal computer” on page 58 for more information.)
5 HOST SELECT switch
This switch should be set according to the type of connected MIDI device or
personal computer. (Refer to “Connecting a personal computer” on page 58
for more information.)
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TIP
AUX IN
Tone Generator
AUX OUT (OUTPUT)
L/L
+
RR
AUX IN
Clavinova
phone plug
(standard)
audio cable
Plug shape depends
on the divece.
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CLP-970A
Connections
6
MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] connectors
Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors.
Make sure you set the HOST SELECT switch (described on the privious page)
to MIDI when you use these connectors.
7
PEDAL jack
Connect the pedal cord from the pedal box. (Refer to “Keyboard Stand
Assembly” on pages 96-98.)
Connecting a personal computer
You can enjoy computer music data on the Clavinova by connecting a computer to the TO HOST (or MIDI)
jack.
You can also play music data that conforms to the “GM System Level 1” and “XG” standards from the com-
puter’s sequence software.
There are the three methods by which to connect the Clavinova to a personal computer:
1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the Clavinovas TO HOST jack (page 59)
2. Using a MIDI interface and the Clavinovas MIDI connectors (page 61)
3. Using the USB port on the computer and the UX256, a USB interface (page 62)
For more information, refer to the following pages.
When connecting the Clavinova to a personal computer, first turn off the power to both the Clavinova and the computer
before connecting any cables and setting the HOST SELECT switch. After making connections and switch settings, turn
on the power to the computer first, then to the Clavinova.
If you do not use the TO HOST jack of the Clavinova, make sure you disconnect the cable from the jack. If the cable is left
connected, the Clavinova may not function properly.
When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “PC-1,” PC-2, or “Mac,” you can use the TO HOST jack, but the MIDI connec-
tors are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the MIDI connectors. On the other hand, when the HOST SELECT
switch is set to “MIDI,” you can use the MIDI connectors, but not the TO HOST jack since no data is transferred via the TO
HOST jack.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what
you can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer sys-
tem (the manual is not written for any specific models). The document is available as a PDF file (in
English) at the following Internet address:
Clavinova Web site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library
(Electronic Musical Instruments):
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
(For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.)
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Connections
1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the Clavinova’s TO HOST jack
Connect the computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to the Clavinovas TO HOST jack.
In this connection, the Clavinova functions as a MIDI interface. Therefore, you do not need a special
MIDI interface.
Connection
Use a special serial cable (page 60) to connect the computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to the Clavi-
novas TO HOST jack.
TO HOST
Windows Windows Macintosh
HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
TO HOST
modem port
Clavinova
RS-232C (D-sub 9-pin) RS-232C (D-sub 25-pin)
Note for Windows 95/98 users (regarding MIDI driver)
To transfer data via the computer’s serial port and the Clavinovas TO HOST jack, you need to install a
specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for Windows 95/98). You can download this driver from the
following XG Library on the Yamaha Web site:
http://www.yamaha-xg.com
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Connections
Type of serial cables and connection pin assignments
According to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial cables.
Clavinova HOST SELECT switch setting
Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch properly according to the type of connected computer.
Macintosh: “Mac (data transfer rate: 31,250bps, 1MHz clock)
Windows: “PC-2” (data transfer rate: 38,400bps)
If your system does not work properly with the connections and settings listed above, your software may require different
settings. Check your software operation manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the proper data transfer rate. (Data
transfer rate of “PC-1” is 31,250bps.)
8 (CTS)
7 (RTS)
2 (RxD)
5 (GND)
3 (TxD)
1
2
3
4
8
5
Windows (with a serial port of D-sub 9-pin)
8-pin mini DIN plug D-sub 9-pin plug
(Yamaha CCJ-PC2 or equivalent)
mini DIN
8-pin
D-sub
9-pin
mini DIN
8-pin
2 (HSK i)
1 (HSK O)
5 (RxD-)
4 (GND)
3 (TxD-)
8 (RxD+)
7 (GP-)
6 (TxD+)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
mini DIN
8-pin
• Macintosh
System peripheral plug 8-pin plug
(Yamaha CCJ-MAC or equivalent)
mini DIN
8-pin
5 (CTS)
4 (RTS)
3 (RxD)
7 (GND)
2 (TxD)
1
2
3
4
8
5
D-sub
25-pin
Windows (with a serial port of D-sub 25-pin)
8-pin mini DIN plug D-sub 25-pin plug
(Yamaha CCJ-PC1NF or equivalent)
mini DIN 8-pin D-sub 25-pin
Pin numbers (view from front)
D-sub 9-pin
1
1234567891011
14 15 16 17
45321
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
12 13
34
67
8
5
2
9876
• Pin assignment
The following diagram shows the pin assignments
for each cable.
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Connections
2. Using a MIDI interface and the Clavinova’s MIDI connectors
Connection
Use a MIDI interface device to connect a computer to the Clavinova using special MIDI cables.
Clavinova HOST SELECT switch setting
Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI.
Windows Macintosh
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
OUT INTHRU
Clavinova
MIDI interface
MIDI interface
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3. Using the USB port on the computer and the UX256, a USB interface
Connect the USB port of the computer to the UX256 using a USB cable, install the driver (that came
with the UX256) on the computer, and connect the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable or
MIDI cables.
For more information, refer to the instruction manual for the UX256.
UX256: Yamaha USB-MIDI Interface.
Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable
Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables
UX256
HOST SELECT
PC-1
TO HOST
Mac
Clavinova
USB cable
computer
or
Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable
POWER
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
SETTING
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
CHOIR
ORGAN
BASS
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
SPLIT
POINT
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
CONTRASTB
D
YES
EXIT
NO
A
C
TEMPO
METRONOME
UPDOWN
FILE
SONG
SETTING
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACK
1
SONG SELECTDEMO
TRANSPOSEMAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
CLP-970
SONG BALANCE
NEW SONG
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
STOP
SONG
SYNCHRO START
START/
PAUSE
REC
USB cable
MIDI cables
Clavinova
UX256
MIDI
HOST SELECT
MIDI
OUT INTHRU
computer
POWER
MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
BRILLIANCE
VOICE
SETTING
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
CHOIR
ORGAN
BASS
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
SPLIT
POINT
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
CONTRASTB
D
YES
EXIT
NO
A
C
TEMPO
METRONOME
UPDOWN
FILE
SONG
SETTING
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACK
1
SONG SELECTDEMO
TRANSPOSEMAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN
CLP-970
SONG BALANCE
NEW SONG
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
STOP
SONG
SYNCHRO START
START/
PAUSE
REC
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Detailed Settings
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Detailed Settings
You can set various parameters to make the best use of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch,
selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. See page 66 for the normal (default) setting for
each parameter.
Parameter List
The following parameters are available.
Recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
Metronome METRONOME [SETTING]
Voices [VOICE SETTING]
In Dual mode, parameters with the “*” mark are set for Voice 1 and Voice 2 individually.
Settings Parameter name Reference page
Correcting note timing Quantize 68
Specifying whether playback starts immediately
along with the first voicing
QuickPlay 69
Auditioning the channels ChannelListen 69
Deleting data by each channel ChannelClear 69
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly FromToRepeat 69
Playing back a song repeatedly SongRepeat 70
Settings Parameter name Reference page
Metronome time signature TimeSignature 71
Metronome volume level MetronomeVolume 71
Metronome voice MetronomeSound 71
Settings Parameter name Reference page
Octave* Octave 72
Volume level* Volume 72
Position of right and left channels* Pan 73
Fine pitch adjustment (only in Dual mode) Detune 73
Reverb type ReverbType 73
Reverb depth* ReverbSend 73
Chorus type ChorusType 74
Chorus depth* ChorusSend 74
Chorus on/off ChorusOnOff 74
Variation effect type VariationType 74
Variation effect depth* VariationSend 75
Touch sensitivity* TouchSense 75
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Detailed Settings
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
[OTHER SETTING]
Right pedal function RPedal 75
Center pedal function MPedal 76
Left pedal function LPedal 76
Auxiliary pedal function AuxPedal 76
Settings Parameter name Reference page
MIDI transmit channel MidiOutChannel 78
MIDI receive channel (Port A) MidiInAChannel 78
MIDI receive channel (Port B) MidiInBChannel 79
Local control on/off LocalControl 79
Selecting performance from the keyboard or song
data for MIDI transmission
MidiOutSelect 79
Type of data received via MIDI ReceiveParameter 79
Type of data transmitted via MIDI TransmitParameter 80
Song data bulk dump SongBulkDump 80
Transmitting the initial settings InitialSetup 80
Voice data bulk dump VoiceBulkDump 80
Settings Parameter name Reference page
Selecting a touch response TouchResponse 81
Fine tuning of the pitch Tune 81
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice PianoTuningCurve 81
Selecting a scale Scale 82
Depth of string resonance StringResonanceDepth 82
Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal SustainSamplingDepth 82
Setting the speed of vibraphone’s vibrato effect VivraphoneRotorSpeed 83
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone VibraphonePedalMode 83
Assigning the START/PAUSE function to a pedal PedalStart/Pause 83
Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal AuxPedalType 83
Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts
to affect the sound
HalfPedalPoint 84
Pitch bend range PitchBendRange 84
Replacing the preset voices with XG voices XGAlternative 84
Selecting the items saved at the time of shutdown MemoryBackUp 85
Restoring the normal (default) settings FactorySet 85
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Detailed Settings
Making detailed settings
Procedure
1. Access a setting menu.
Press the desired setting button ([SONG SETTING], MET-
RONOME [SETTING], [VOICE SETTING], [MIDI SETTING],
or [OTHER SETTING]) to access the corresponding setting
menu.
Press the [EXIT] button any time to close the setting menu.
2. Select the desired parameter or part.
Press the setting button, A [–]/[+], and/or C [–]/[+] but-
tons repeatedly as required.
3. Set the parameter or part.
Some parameters or parts lead you to more options. Use
the B [– (NO)]/[+ (YES)], C [–]/[+], and D [–]/[+] buttons
to select or set the option.
To restore the normal parameter value, press the [–] and [+] buttons
simultaneously.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[SONG SETTING]
[OTHER SETTING]
[MIDI SETTING]
[VOICE SETTING]
METRONOME [SETTING]
A [–] [+] B [–
(
NO
)
] [+
(
YES
)
]
C [–] [+] D [–] [+]
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4. Write, execute, or save the data.
There are two ways to respond to the messages.
If “Execute?” or “Start?” appears:
Press the B [+(YES)] button to display confirmation ([Sure?]). To
proceed, press the B [+(YES)] button again. The Clavinova displays
“Executing” and writes the data. When the operation is complete, it
displays “Completed” for three seconds, then returns to the previous
screen.
To cancel the operation, press the B [–(NO)] button instead of the B
[+(YES)] button.
If “Set?” appears:
Press the B [+(YES)] button to execute the setting. The Clavinova dis-
plays “Executing” and saves the data. When the operation is complete,
it displays “Completed” for three seconds, then returns to the previ-
ous screen.
5. Close the setting menu.
Press the [EXIT] button.
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
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Detailed settings for recording
and playback [SONG SETTING]
You can make detailed settings for the selected song. First, select the desired song from preset songs (“PresetSong”),
or memory songs (“MemorySong”) (see page 53).
Procedure
Select the desired song and press the [SONG SETTING] button to access the “Song Setting” menu.
You can correct the timing of notes. For example, you
can adjust recorded notes to precise eighth or sixteenth
notes, or make the entire feel of a song more lively
(with a swing type of rhythm).
Changes are made by song.
You can also listen to the sound while changing the
setting. To change the data, you need to respond to
“Execute?
.”
See the procedure on page 66.
Notes for which you can adjust the timing:
If you select “1/8” or “1/16” for correction, the Clavi-
nova displays “SwingRate=xx%”, which enables you to
make the entire feel of a song more lively and swinging.
Setting range:
0% - 100%
If you select “1/8” for correction:
Save the edited song data to memory. (See page 48.)
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[SONG SETTING]
Correcting note timing [Quantize]
A B
C D
NO YES
Specifies the type of note.
Stores the changed value.
3
3
[OFF]
[1/4]
[1/8]
[1/16]
[1/12]
[1/24]
quarter note
eighth note
sixteenth note
eighth note triplets
sixteenth note triplets
3 3
Performance data
Swing rate = 50% : not swinging
Swing rate = 75% (51% or higher) :
The timing of even beat notes is slightly delayed.
Swing rate = 25% (49% or lower) :
The timing of even beat notes is slightly early.
Swing rate = 67% :
The timing of the even beat notes is moved to
the third beat of the triplets.
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Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
This parameter enables you to specify whether a song
that starts from the middle of a bar, or a song with a
silence prior to the first note, should be played from
the first note or from the top of the bar (rest or blank).
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
[On] Playing from the first note
[Off] Playing from the top of the bar (including a rest
or blank)
You can select a single channel to listen to its contents.
Playback starts from the first note.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Ch1 - Ch16
Channels that do not contain any data are not displayed.
You can delete data from each of 16 channels.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Ch1 - Ch16, ALL (all channels)
Channels that do not contain any data are not displayed.
Save the edited song data to memory. (See page 48.)
You can specify a range (in steps of beats) in a song to
play back repeatedly.
Playback repeats after it reaches just prior to the beat
specified as the end point.
If you start playing back a song with “Repeat On
selected, the count down starts, followed by the
repeated playback of the specified part until you
press the [STOP] button.
If you select “Repeat Off, normal playback starts.
See the procedure on page 66.
When you select another song, the specified range is auto-
matically cancelled and the Repeat function is turned off.
Specifying whether playback
starts immediately along with the
first voicing [QuickPlay]
Auditioning the channels [Chan-
nelListen]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Use these buttons to select the desired channel
for playback.
Playback continues as long
as you press and hold down this button.
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Deleting data from each channel
[ChannelClear]
Specifying the range and playing
back repeatedly [FromToRepeat]
A B
C D
NO YES
Press this button to delete data.
Use these buttons to select the desired channel
for deletion.
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A B
C D
NO YES
Use these buttons
to specify the end point
of the repeated range.
Use these buttons to select “Repeat On.”
Use these buttons
to specify the start point
of the repeated range.
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Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
You can repeatedly play back all songs or a single song
selected from the 50 preset songs or from memory
songs.
When you start playback, the Clavinova plays the
song you selected using the front panel, then starts
repeat playback of the specified songs until you press
the [STOP] button.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
[MemorySongs] All songs in the Clavinovas memory
[PresetSongs] All 50 preset songs
[ALL] All songs from “MemorySongs, and
“PresetSongs”
[OneSong] One song selected from the front
panel
Playing back a song repeatedly
[SongRepeat]
A B
C D
NO YES
Use these buttons to specify the repeated songs.
Use these buttons to select “On.”
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Detailed settings for the metro-
nome METRONOME [SETTING]
You can set the time signature, volume level, and voice of the Clavinova metronome.
Procedure
Press the [METRONOME SETTING] button to access the Metro-
nome Setting menu.
See the procedure on page 66.
For example, to specify “3/4, use the C [–]/[+] buttons
to select “3” and the D [–]/[+] buttons to select “4.
Setting range for the numerator:
1 - 16
Setting options for the denominator:
2, 4, and 8
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
0-127
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
[BellOff] Click (standard metronome sound)
[EnglishVoice] Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in English
[GermanVoice] Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in German
[JapaneseVoice] Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in Japanese
[FrenchVoice] Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in French
[SpanishVoice] Click and “1, 2, 3, 4” in Spanish
[BellOn] Click and bell
To mute the beat count, select “BellOff.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
METRONOME [SETTING]
Setting the metronome time sig-
nature [TimeSignature]
Setting the metronome volume
level [MetronomeVolume]
A B
C D
NO YES
Use these buttons
to set the denominator
of the time signature.
Use these buttons
to set the numerator
of the time signature.
A B
C D
NO YES
Selecting the metronome voice
[MetronomeSound]
A B
C D
NO YES
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Detailed settings for the voices
[VOICE SETTING]
This menu enables you to make various detailed settings for the voices in Dual or Split mode and the effects. You can
make these settings for each voice (or each combination of voices) individually. You can listen to the notes you play
on the keyboard while changing the settings.
Procedure
1. Select a voice and press the [VOICE SETTING] button to access the
“Voice Setting” menu.
2. Press the A [–]/[+] buttons to select the part for which you wish to
change the voice.
The range of the displayed part varies depending on the selected voice.
[Main] MAIN voices (displayed with a single voice or in Split mode)
[Main
× Layer] MAIN Voice 1 and Voice 2 (displayed when the MAIN side is in Dual
mode)
[Left] LEFT voice (displayed in Split mode)
[Left
× Layer] LEFT Voice 1 and Voice 2 (displayed when the LEFT side is in Dual mode)
In Dual mode, parameters with the “*” mark are set for Voice 1 and Voice 2 individually.
You can shift the pitch up and down in octave steps.
See the procedure on page 66.
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
–2 (two octaves lower - 0 (no pitch shift) - +2 (two
octaves higher)
You can set the volume level for each voice part.
See the procedure on page 66.
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[VOICE SETTING]
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Setting the octave [Octave]*
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2)
Setting the volume level
[Volume]*
A B
C D
NO YES
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Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
0 - 127
You can specify the position in the stereo image from
which you hear the sound.
See the procedure on page 66.
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
L64 (hard left) - C (center) - R63 (hard right)
You can slightly shift the pitch of two voices selected
for Dual mode.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
–20 - +20 (With positive values, the pitch of Voice 1 is
raised and the pitch of Voice 2 is lowered. With nega-
tive values, the pitch of Voice 1 is lowered and the pitch
of Voice 2 is raised.)
You cannot set this parameter for the voice parts “Left” and
“LeftXLayer.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Room Simulates reverberation in a room.
Hall Simulates reverberation in a concert hall.
Hall2 Reverberation is slightly longer than that of
“Hall1.
Stage Reverberation suitable for a solo instrument
sound.
Plate Reverberation from the vibration of a metal
plate.
The reverb effect is not applied if the ReverbSend parameter
is set to “0.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting the position of right and
left channels [Pan]*
Fine tuning the pitch (only in
Dual mode) [Detune]
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 and Voice 2)
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2)
A B
C D
NO YES
Selecting the reverb type
[ReverbType]
Setting the reverb depth
[ReverbSend]*
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A B
C D
NO YES
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A B
C D
NO YES
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Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
0 - 127
You cannot set this parameter for the voice parts “Left” and
“Left
× Layer.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Chorus Adds a rich, spacious sound.
Celeste Adds swell and a spacious sound.
Flanger Adds swell effects of an ascending or
descending jet plane.
See the procedure on page 66.
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
0 - 127
You can set the [CHORUS] button on or off for each
voice. When you select a voice, the chorus on/off set-
ting for the voice automatically changes according to
this parameter.
Even if this parameter is turned on, the chorus effect is dis-
abled if the ChorusSend parameter is set to 0.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
On/Off
You can select other effects (than reverb and chorus).
See the procedure on page 66.
Selecting the chorus type [Chorus
Type]
Setting the chorus depth [Cho-
rusSend]*
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2)
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A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Setting the chorus on/off
[ChorusOnOff]
Selecting the variation effect
type [VariationType]
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2)
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A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
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Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]
Setting range:
DelayLCR Delay applied at left, center, and right
positions.
DelayLR Delay applied at left and right posi-
tions.
Echo Echo-like delay
CrossDelay Left and right delays are crossed.
Symphonic Adds a rich and deep acoustic effect.
RotarySpeaker Adds the vibrato effect of a rotary
speaker.
Tremolo The volume level changes in rapid
cycles.
VibeRotor The vibrato effect of a vibraphone.
AutoPan The sound pans left to right and back
and forth.
Phaser The phase changes periodically,
swelling the sound.
AutoWah The center frequency of the wah filter
changes periodically.
SoundBoardRev Simulates the reverberation of a
piano soundboard.
Off No effect.
See the procedure on page 66.
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
0 - 127
This parameter enables determines the manner and
degree to which the volume level changes in response
to your touch on the keyboard (how hard you play).
Since the volume level of the harpsichords and pipe
organs do not change regardless of how you play the
keyboard, the normal setting for these voices is 127.
(See the setting range below.)
See the procedure on page 66.
In Dual mode:
Setting range:
0 (softest) - 64 (largest changes in the level) - 127
(loudest and fixed)
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
SustainCont Damper function that sustains the
sound longer as you press the pedal
deeper.
Sustain On/Off switch type damper function.
PitchBend Changes the pitch continuously.
Off No function.
Normal setting:
SustainCount
Setting the variation effect depth
[VariationSend]*
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2)
Setting the touch sensitivity
[TouchSense]*
Setting the right pedal function
[RPedal]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Voice for editing (Voice 1 or Voice 2)
A B
C D
NO YES
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Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Sostenuto Sostenuto pedal function. (See page 29.)
RotarySpeed Changes the number of rotations of the
rotary speaker effect in the JazzOrgan voice.
(Pressing the pedal repeatedly toggles
between fast and slow rotation speeds.)
VibeRotor Turns vibrato of the Vibraphone voice
on and off. (Pressing the pedal repeat-
edly toggles between on and off.)
Off No function.
Normal Setting:
Sostenuto
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Soft Soft pedal function. (See page 29.)
RotarySpeed Changes the number of rotations of the
rotary speaker effect in the JazzOrgan voice.
(Pressing the pedal repeatedly toggles
between fast and slow rotation speeds.)
VibeRotor Turns the vibrato of the Vibraphone
voice on and off. (Pressing the pedal
repeatedly toggles between on and off.)
Off No function.
Normal Setting:
Soft (for all voices other than JazzOrgan and Vibra-
Phone)
Rotary Speed (JazzOrgan), Vibraphone (VibeRotor)
You can assign a function to the pedal connected to the
Clavinovas AUX PEDAL jack.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Expression Makes the sound softer or louder.
Sustain On/Off switch type damper function.
(See page 29.)
SustainCont Damper function that sustains the
sound longer as you press the pedal
deeper. (See page 29.)
PitchBend Changes the pitch continuously.
Sostenuto Sostenuto pedal function. (See page 29.)
Soft Soft pedal function. (See page 29.)
RotarySpeed Changes the number of rotations of the
rotary speaker effect in the JazzOrgan
voice. (Pressing the pedal repeatedly toggles
between fast and slow rotation speeds.)
VibeRotor Turns the vibrato of the Vibraphone
voice on and off. (Pressing the pedal
repeatedly toggles between on and off.)
Off No function.
Normal setting:
Expression
Optional pedals
Yamaha FC7 foot controller
This foot controller is suitable for controlling Expression,
SustainCont, and PitchBend.
Yamaha FC4 foot controller
Yamaha FC5 foot controller
These foot switches are suitable for controlling Sustain,
Sostenuto, Soft, RotarySpeed, and VibeRotor.
Setting the center pedal function
[MPedal]
Setting the left pedal function
[LPedal]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Setting the auxiliary pedal func-
tion [AuxPedal]
A B
C D
NO YES
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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.
About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the
transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the Clavinova, or control the Clavinova from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play
“GM System Level 1” or “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected com-
puter or sequencer.
MIDI connectors
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the Clavinova to a computer.
The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to “Connecting a Per-
sonal Computer” on page 58 for more information.
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
OUT INTHRU
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HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
Mac MIDI
TO HOST
TIP
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of
MIDI device, check the “MIDI
Implementation Chart” to find
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can
transmit or receive. The Clavi-
nova’s MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on pages 29
and 30 in the “Reference
Booklet” for the CLP-970A.
When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI. (See page 58.)
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type
of computer you are using.
(See page 58.)
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.
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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
Procedure
Press the [MIDI SETTING] button to enter MIDI setting mode.
This parameter enables you to specify the channel on
which the Clavinova transmits MIDI data.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting for:
Main, Left, Layer, Left Layer
Setting range:
Ch1 - Ch16, Off (Not transmitted.)
Normal setting:
Main — Ch1
Left — Ch2
Layer — Ch3
Left Layer— Ch4
This parameter enables you to specify for each channel
whether the Clavinova receives data at the MIDI [IN]
connector or the [TO HOST] port A (CBX driver’s
port A).
The received data is played back using the XG voices (page
6 in the “Reference Booklet” for the CLP-970A). You can also
assign the Clavinova’s preset voices to part of the data. (See
“XG Alternative” on page 84.)
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting for:
Ch1 - Ch16
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
On for all channels
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[MIDI SETTING]
Setting the MIDI transmit chan-
nel [MidiOutChannel]
Setting the MIDI receive channel
(Port A) [MidiInAChannel]
A B
C D
NO YES
Select a voice part. Specify the channel.
TIP
A B
C D
NO YES
Select a channel. Select On or Off.
MIDI IN
TO HOST
Sound source A
Channels 1-16
Port A Port B
Sound source B
Channels 1-16
MIDI data
Used for song playback
Used for performance
and playback
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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
This parameter enables you to specify for each channel
whether the Clavinova receives data at the MIDI [IN]
connector or the [TO HOST] port B (CBX driver’s
port B).
The received data is played back using the preset voices
(page 93).
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting for:
Ch1 - Ch16
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
On for all channels
“Local Control On is a state in which the Clavinova
produces the sound from its tone generator when you
play the keyboard. In “Local Control Off state, the
keyboard and the tone generator are cut off from each
other. This means that even if you play the keyboard,
the Clavinova will not produce the sound. Instead, the
keyboard data can be transmitted via MIDI to a con-
nected MIDI device, which can produce the sound.
The “Local Control Off setting is useful when you
wish to play an external sound source while playing the
keys on the Clavinova.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
On
You can select whether your performance data or song
playback data (including demo songs) is sent via
MIDI.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Keyboard (performance data played on the keyboard)
Song (song playback data)
Normal setting:
Keyboard
This parameter enables you to specify which MIDI
data the Clavinova can receive.
See the procedure on page 66.
Type of data:
Note, Control, Program, Pitch Bend, SysEx (System
Exclusive)
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
On for all types of data
Setting the MIDI receive channel
(Port B) [MidiInAChannel]
Setting Local control on/off
[LocalControl]
TIP
A B
C D
NO YES
Select a channel. Select On or Off.
A B
C D
NO YES
Selecting performance from the
keyboard or song data for MIDI
transmission [MidiOutSelect]
Selecting a type of data received
via MIDI [ReceiveParameter]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Select a type of data. Select On or Off.
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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
This parameter enables you to specify which MIDI
data the Clavinova can transmit.
See the procedure on page 66.
Type of data:
Note, Control, Program, Pitch Bend, SystemRealTime,
SysEx (System Exclusive)
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
On for all types of data
You can save current song data on the Clavinova as
MIDI bulk data by transferring it to a connected MIDI
data filer (such as an MDF3) or a sequencer. To play
back the saved song data, send the bulk data back from
the storage device to the Clavinova and follow the
usual playback procedure.
You can interrupt song data bulk dump transmission
by pressing the B [– (NO)] button.
See the procedure on page 66.
You can transmit the panel data, such as voice selec-
tion, to a connected sequencer. Before you record per-
formance data to a connected MDF3 or sequencer, it is
useful if you first send and record (at the beginning of
the performance data) the panel setup data for your
performance during playback.
See the procedure on page 66.
You can transmit the voice data specified in the “Voice
Setting” menu (page 72) as MIDI bulk data. You can
interrupt voice data bulk dump transmission by press-
ing the B [– (NO)] button.
See the procedure on page 66.
Selecting a type of data transmit-
ted via MIDI [TransmitParameter]
Executing song data bulk dump
[SongBulkDump]
A B
C D
NO YES
Select a type of data. Select On or Off.
A B
C D
NO YES
Transmitting the initial settings
on the panel [InitialSetup]
Executing voice data bulk dump
[VoiceBulkDump]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
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Other settings
You can make detailed settings for touch, tuning, scale, etc.
Procedure
Press the [OTHER SETTING] button to enter Other Setting mode.
You can specify a touch response (how the sound
responds to the way you play the keys).
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Light With a soft touch, the Clavinova produces a
loud sound. The volume level of tones tends
to be consistent.
Medium Standard touch response.
Heavy You must hit the key very hard to generate a
loud volume. This allows for versatile expres-
sion, from pianissimo to fortissimo tones.
Fixed No touch response. The volume level will be
the same regardless of how hard you play the
keys. Use the B [–]/[+] buttons to set the vol-
ume level.
Setting range of the “Fixed” volume level:
1 - 127
You can fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument.
This function is useful when you play the Clavinova
along with other instruments or CD music.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
A3=427.0Hz - 453.0Hz (0.1Hz steps)
You can select a tuning curve from “GrandPiano1” and
“GrandPiano2. Select “Flat” if you feel the tuning
curve of the piano voice does not quite match that of
other instruments voices.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Stretch Tuning curve particularly for pianos
Flat Tuning curve in which the frequency is
octave doubled over the entire keyboard
range
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
MASTER VOLUME
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
SONG
CLP-970
MIN MAX
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
UPDOWN
BRILLIANCE
TRACK
1
TRACK
2
EXTRA
TRACKS
FILE METRONOME
CONTRAST
SONG
SETTING
START/ STOP SETTING
SPLIT
POINT
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
REC
PIANO
MAIN
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
HARPSI-
CHORD
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHOIR
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
EXIT
PIANO/
E. PIANO
HARPSI/
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
BASS
A B
C D
NO YES
[OTHER SETTING]
Selecting a touch response
[TouchResponse]
A B
C D
NO YES
Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]
Selecting a tuning curve for a
piano voice [PianoTuningCurve]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
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Other settings
You can select various scales.
Equal Temperament is the most common contempo-
rary piano tuning scale. However, history has known
numerous other scales, many of which serve as the
basis for certain genres of music. You can experience
the tunings of these genres.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Equal One octave is divided into twelve equal inter-
vals. Currently most popular piano tuning
scale.
PureMajor/PureMinor
Based on natural overtones, three major chords
using these scales produce a beautiful, pure
sound. They are sometimes used for chorus
parts.
Pythagorean
This scale, designed by Pythagoras, a Greek
philosopher, is composed of only five pitches.
The 3rd produces swells, but the 4th and 5th
are beautiful and suitable for some leads.
MeanTone
This scale is an improvement of the
Pythagorean in that the swell of the 3rd has
been eliminated. It spread during the late 16th
century through the late 18th century. Handel
used this scale.
WerckMeister/KirnBerger
These scales combine Mean Tone and
Pythagorean in different ways. With these
scales, modulation changes the impression and
feel of the songs. They were often used in the
era of Bach and Beethoven. They are also often
used now to reproduce the music of that era on
harpsichords.
Normal setting:
Equal
If you select a scale other than Equal, you need to spec-
ify the root note using the B [–]/[+] buttons.
Setting range:
C, C
I
, D, E
b
, E, F, F
I
, G, A
b
, A, B
b
, B
This parameter is effective only on “GrandPiano1.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
1 - 10, Off
This parameter is effective only on “GrandPiano1.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
1 - 10, Off
Selecting a scale [Scale]
A B
C D
NO YES
Depth of string resonance
[StringResonanceDepth]
Depth of sustain sampling for the
damper pedal [SustainSam-
plingDepth]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
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Other settings
This parameter enables you to set the speed of vibrato
when you select the Vibraphone voice and use a vibe
rotor pedal.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
1 - 10, Off
This parameter enables you to select whether the
sound is sustained while you press the keys on the key-
board (“PianoLike”) or the sound is sustained only
while you press and hold down the sustain pedal, like
playing a real vibraphone (“Normal”).
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
PianoLike, Normal
Normal setting:
PianoLike
If you assign the START/PAUSE function to a pedal and turn
the function On, the pedal function assigned to the pedal in
the Voice Setting menu (pages 75 and 76) is disabled.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting for:
Left, Middle, AUX
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
Off for all pedals
A pedal connected to the [AUX PEDAL] connector
may switch on and off differently. For example, some
pedals turn on the effects and others turn them off
when you press them.
Use this parameter to reverse this mechanism.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
Make, Break
Setting the speed of vibraphone’s
vibrato effect [VibraphoneRotor-
Speed]
Selecting a pedal function for
vibraphone
[VibraphonePedalMode]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Assigning the START/PAUSE func-
tion to a pedal [PedalStart/
Pause]
Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal
[AuxPedalType]
TIP
A B
C D
NO YES
Select a pedal to assign the function. Set to On or Off.
A B
C D
NO YES
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Other settings
You can specify how far down you should press on the
right pedal until the damper effect (page 29) starts
working. This setting is effective when the right pedal
function (page 75) is set to either SustainCont or Sus-
tain.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
–2 (effective with the shallowest press) - 0 - +2 (effec-
tive with the deepest press)
This parameter enables you to set the range of continu-
ous pitch change made by the Pitch Bend function.
This parameter is effective only on the keyboard
performance sound.
You can set the range in semitone steps.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting range:
–12 (Pitch is lowered by 12 semitones [one octave]
when you press the pedal.) - +12 (Pitch is raised by 12
semitones [one octave] when you press the pedal.)
Normal setting:
–2
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the
MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to
play “GM System Level 1” or “XG”-conformed music
data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected
computer or sequencer.
The CLP-970A provides the XG tone generator for the
purpose of playing GM or XG music data. You can
replace some XG voices with the preset voices on the
panel for playback. This parameter enables you to
select “Native (using the preset voices) or “XG” (using
the XG voices).
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting for:
All preset voices on the panel
Setting range:
Native Using the preset voices
XG Using the XG voices
Normal setting:
GrandPiano1 Native (using the preset voices)
Other voices XG (using the XG voices)
Setting the point at which the
damper pedal starts to affect the
sound [HalfPedalPoint]
Pitch bend range
[PitchBendRange]
A B
C D
NO YES
A B
C D
NO YES
Replacing the XG voices with pre-
set voices [XGAlternative]
A B
C D
NO YES
Select the desired item. Select on or off.
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Other settings
You can back up some settings, such as voice selection
and metronome setting, so that they will not be lost
after you turn off the power to the Clavinova.
Memory songs (saved in the Clavinovas memory),
the backup on/off setting (this parameter setting),
and the “CharacterCode parameter setting
(page 52) are always backed up.
See the procedure on page 66.
Setting for:
Transpose, Brilliance, ReverbOnOff, SplitPoint, Main/
LeftVoice, MetronomeSetting, SongSetting, SongBal-
ance, MidiSetting, and OtherSetting
Setting range:
On/Off
Normal setting:
The Transpose, Main/LeftVoice, and MetronomeSet-
ting parameters are set to Off. Other parameters are set
to On.
You can reset the Clavinova to its normal (factory
default) settings.
The CharacterCode parameter setting in the File
menu does not change.
The MemoryBackUp parameter setting (On/Off)
(left column) is reset to the normal setting.
You can specify whether the memory songs are
erased or kept.
See the procedure on page 66.
Selecting for “MemorySong”:
MemorySongExcluded Memory songs are kept.
MemorySongIncluded Memory songs are erased.
Press and hold down the white key on the right end
(C7) and press the [POWER] switch to turn on the
power to the Clavinova. In this case, the Memory songs
saved in the storage memory are not erased.
If you wish to erase Memory songs at this time, press
and hold down the right-most white key (C7) and
black key (B
b
6) and press the [POWER] switch to turn
on the power to the Clavinova.
Selecting items saved at shut-
down [MemoryBackUp]
A B
C D
NO YES
Select the desired item. Select on or off.
Restoring the normal (default)
settings [FactorySet]
Other method for restoring the
normal settings
A B
C D
NO YES
Reset the Clavinova.
Select a value for memory songs.
C7
B
6
[POWER]
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Message List
The messages are listed in alphabetical order.
Message Meaning
This message is displayed following the message “BulkDataReceiving Song/
Voice. Receiving bulk data is complete. After this message appears, you can
proceed to the next step.
Receiving bulk data has failed. Check the parameter settings and try again.
The Clavinova is receiving the song bulk data while this message is dis-
played. Wait until the message disappears, then proceed to the next step.
The Clavinova is receiving the voice setting bulk data while this message is
displayed. Wait until the message disappears, then proceed to the next step.
You have cancelled the “SongBulkDump (page 80) or “VoiceBulkDump
(page 80) transmission by pressing the B [–(NO)] button.
This message is displayed following the message “Executing. The Clavi-
novas internal processing is complete. You may proceed to the next step.
You tried to save a song by changing its title (using the “RenameSong (page
52), or “SaveToMemory” (page 50), but a song with the same name already
exists in memory. Three seconds after this message appears, the previous
screen is restored. Rename the song.
This message prompts you to execute a file-related operation. Press the B [+
(YES)] button to proceed, or press the [EXIT] button to cancel.
The Clavinova is processing the data internally. Wait until the message dis-
appears, then proceed to the next step.
The normal (factory default) settings (except for the memory song setting)
(“FactorySet” on page 85) have been restored. This message also appears if
you press and hold down the C7 key and turn on the power to the Clavinova
(page 85).
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Message List
Message Meaning
The normal (factory default) settings (including the memory song setting)
(“FactorySet” on page 85) have been restored. This message also appears if
you press and hold down the C7 and B
b
6 keys and turn on the power to the
Clavinova (page 85).
The Clavinovas flash memory (storage memory) has expired. Consult your
Yamaha dealer. If this message appears, the Clavinova will not back up the
songs and settings in memory. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the pre-
vious screen.
You turned off the power to the Clavinova while it was writing a song to
storage memory. This message appears next time you turn on the power.
The Clavinova checks if the contents of storage memory can be recovered.
This message appears following the message “LastPowerOffIllegalMemo-
rySongChecking, indicating that the Clavinova recovered data in the stor-
age memory as much as possible.
This message appears following the message “LastPowerOffIllegalMemo-
rySongChecking, indicating that the Clavinova could not recover data in
the storage memory and that all memory songs were deleted.
There is not enough memory space left and you cannot save any more songs.
Delete some songs in the storage memory (page 51), then save new data to
memory.
You tried to delete a song that does not exist in the storage memory. You
cannot delete the song.
This message prompts you to select whether you wish to overwrite the exist-
ing data with new data when you add recordings to a song. Press the B [+
(YES)] button to allow overwriting. Press the B [– (NO)] button to cancel.
You tried to start playing a song or perform another operation right after
you select the song. Wait until the message disappears.
This message prompts you to select whether you wish to save the edited set-
tings. Press the B [+ (YES)] button to save the settings. Press the [EXIT] but-
ton to cancel.
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Message List
Message Meaning
You tried to perform another operation before saving the recorded song to
storage memory. If you continue the operation, the recorded song will be
lost. To delete the new recording, press the B [– (NO)] button. To keep the
recording, press the B [+ (YES)] button. The Clavinova displays the
“SaveToMemory” (page 50) parameter screen. Save the recorded song, then
proceed to another operation.
The Clavinova has found some defects in the selected (or playing) song.
Select the song and play it again. If you still see this message, the song data
may be damaged.
The Current memory space is full during recording. Recording stops automat-
ically. The data recorded up to that point remains. This message also appears
when you try to enter recording mode to make an additional recording but the
song data already fills the Current memory. In this case, you cannot make an
additional recording. Use the “ChannelClear” parameter (page 69) to delete
unnecessary tracks (if any) to make more room in memory.
This message prompts you to start the operation. To start, press the B [+
(YES)] button. Press the [EXIT] button to cancel the operation.
This message prompts you to confirm the execution. Press the B [+ (YES)]
button to continue. Press the B [– (NO)] button to cancel.
There is a malfunction with the TO HOST connector.
When you are using the CLP-970A with a connected computer:
The power to the computer is turned off, the cables are connected incor-
rectly, the [HOST SELECT] switch is set incorrectly, or the driver or MIDI
application on the computer works incorrectly. Turn off the power to the
CLP-970A and the computer, then check the cable connections and the
[HOST SELECT] switch setting. Then, turn on the power to the computer
and the CLP-970A in this order and check to see if the driver and MIDI
application on the computer work properly.
When you are using only the CLP-970A:
This message appears if a cable is connected to the TO HOST connector on
the CLP-970A. In this case, turn off the power to the CLP-970A, remove the
cable from the TO HOST connector, then turn on the power to the CLP-
970A. If the cable is left connected to the TO HOST connector, the CLP-
970A may not work correctly.
You used a period or space at the beginning of a song name or you tried to
change a song name that includes a character (or characters) not supported by
the CLP-970A, and the CLP-970A could not process the name. The Clavinova
displays the previous screen in three seconds. Rename the song correctly.
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Questions about Operations
and Functions
The buttons do not respond.
While you are using a function, some buttons not
used for the function are disabled. If the song is
playing, stop the playback. Otherwise, press the
[EXIT] button to return to the main screen. Then,
perform the desired operation.
The sound sustains and does not decay when I
press the sostenuto pedal.
With the voices in the ORGAN or STRINGS/
CHOIR group, the sound continues sustaining
while you are holding down the sostenuto pedal.
Higher or lower notes does not sound correctly
when the transpose or octave setting is made.
The setting range for the transposition and octave
setting is C2 - G8. (With the normal setting, the
Clavinovas 88 keys covers the range of A1 - C7.) If
the lowest key is set to a note lower than C2, it will
produce a sound one octave higher. If the highest
key is set to a note higher than G8, it will produce a
sound one octave lower.
How can I return to the recording or song select
screen during song recording or playback?
Press one of the SONG SELECT [ ] or [ ] but-
tons once.
The tempo does not change even though I
recorded with tempo changes.
Depending on the timing of tempo changes, the
changed tempo may not be recorded. In this case,
the recording will be played back at the original
tempo.
Make tempo changes when the recording track is
selected and a red track indicator is flashing. The
same trick applies to editing the tempo after record-
ing.
Performance in Dual or Split mode is not
recorded.
Track data is lost unexpectedly.
For Dual or Split mode recording, the recording
track for the second voice (that is, the voice for the
left-hand part) is automatically assigned (page 46).
Therefore, if the track already has data, the data will
be overwritten during recording. Also, switching to
Dual mode or Split mode in the middle of the song
is not recorded. Therefore, the notes you played
with the second voice (or the notes lower than the
Split point) are not recorded.
What type of data is recorded?
Data recorded in the tracks:
Note data (notes you play)
Voice selection
Clavinova pedals and external pedals on/off
Reverb depth “ReverbSend”
Chorus depth “ChorusSend”
Variation effect depth “VariationSend”
Voice octave setting “Octave”
Voice volume level “Volume”
Stereo image of each voice “Pan
Fine tuning of two voice pitch (Dual mode)
“Detune”
Volume level changes for each voice with
response to the way you play “TouchSense”
Data recorded globally in all tracks:
•Tempo
Time signature
•Reverb type
Chorus type
Variation effect type
You can change all data except for note data after record-
ing.
You can change the time signature at the beginning of the
song, or at a position in the song to which you move, by
using the B [–]/[+] buttons while the song is stopped.
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Questions about Operations and Functions
I cannot change the key signature in the song
after recording.
Press the [STOP] button to locate the top of the
song, use the B [–]/[+] buttons to locate the mea-
sure in which you wish to change the key signature,
then change it.
How much data can I record?
Current memory (page 48): About 600KB
Storage memory (page 48): About 750KB
The on/off setting of the pedal connected to the
AUX PEDAL jack is reversed.
Some types of pedals may turn on and off in oppo-
site fashion. Use the AuxPedalType” parameter
(page 83) in the “OTHER SETTING” menu to
change the external pedal setting.
The song title is not correct.
The “CharacterCode setting may be different than
that used when you named the song. Also, if the
song was recorded on another instrument, the title
might be displayed incorrectly. Use the “Character-
Code parameter (page 52) in the FILE menu to
change the setting.
What is the difference between “TouchSense”
and “TouchResponse” MIDI data?
“TouchSense” determines the manner and degree
to which the volume level changes in response to
your touch on the keyboard. It causes MIDI exclu-
sive data (that controls the tone generator) to be
output.
“TouchResponse determines the touch sensitivity
as an instrument and causes MIDI note-on velocity
data to be output.
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Appendix
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The Clavinova does not turn on.
The Clavinova has not been
plugged in properly.
Securely insert the female plug into
the socket on the Clavinova, and
the male plug into a proper AC out-
let. (See page 17.)
A click or pop is heard when the
power is turned on or off.
Electrical current is being applied to
the instrument.
This is normal, and is no cause for
concern.
Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s
speakers.
The noise may be due to interfer-
ence caused by the use of a mobile
phone in close proximity to the
Clavinova.
Turn off the mobile phone, or use it
further away from the Clavinova.
The overall volume is low, or no
sound is heard.
The [MASTER VOLUME] is set too
low.
Raise the [MASTER VOLUME]
level. (See page 18.)
Headphones are connected.
Unplug the headphones. (See page
18.)
The Local Control function is turned
off.
Turn the Local Control function on.
(See page 79.)
The damper pedal has no effect, or
the sound continuously sustains
even when the damper pedal is not
pressed.
The pedal cord plug is not con-
nected.
Securely insert the pedal cord plug
into the proper jack. (See step 5 on
page 97.)
The pitch and/or tone of the piano
voices in certain ranges do not
sound right.
The Clavinova’s piano voices
attempt to precisely simulate actual
piano sounds. However, as a result
of sampling algorithms, overtones
in some ranges may sound exag-
gerated, producing a somewhat dif-
ferent pitch or tone.
This is normal.
Mechanical noise is heard during
performance.
The Clavinova’s keyboard mecha-
nism simulates the keyboard mech-
anism of a piano. Mechanical noise
is also heard on a piano.
This is normal.
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Preset Voice List
Voice name
Stereo
sampling
Touch
Sense
Dynamic
sampling
Key-off
samples
String
resonance
Voice description
GrandPiano1
This voice has been sampled from a full con-
cert grand piano. It features five-stage dynamic
sampling, tone changes with damper pedal
operation, and a subtle voicing at the release
of the keys. It simulates the ultimate acoustic
piano sound. It also reproduces a string reso-
nance that is typical of acoustic pianos. This
voice is suitable not only for classical music but
for piano music of any genre.
GrandPiano2
×××
A bright, expansive piano sound which is ideal
for rock and popular genres.
E.Piano1
××
An electronic piano sound created by FM syn-
thesis. Extremely “musical” response with vary-
ing timbre according to keyboard dynamics.
E.Piano2
×
×
The sound of an electric piano using hammer-
struck metallic “tines.” Soft tone when played
lightly, and an aggressive tone when played hard.
SynthPiano
×
×××
This voice simulates the electric piano sound
produced by synthesizers in popular music. It
also goes well with the acoustic piano sound.
WoodBass
×
This voice simulates the sound of an upright
bass played with the fingers, and is suitable for
jazz and Latin music. Stereo sampling has
improved the acoustic feel.
ElectricBass
×
××
Electric bass for a wide range of music styles,
jazz, rock, popular, and more.
Bass&Cymbal
××
WoodBass sound and stereo-sampled cymbal
sound are layered. This voice is very effective
for a jazz walking bass.
Harpsichord8'
××
×
The harpsichord is often used for Baroque
music. The volume level is always consistent
regardless of how you play. The instrument
generates a peculiar voice when you release
the keys. “8’” means that it produces the same
octave sound as the keys.
Harpsichord8'+4'
××
×
This voice combines the 8’ and 4’ harpsichord
sounds. “4’” means that it produces a sound
one octave higher than the actual keys.
ElectricClavichord
×
×
×
This is the voice of a keyboard that produces
sound by striking the strings with magnetic
pickups. This funky sound is popular in black
contemporary music. Because of its unique
structure, the instrument produces a peculiar
sound when you release the keys.
Vibraphone
××
This voice simulates a vibraphone played with a soft mallet.
The harder you play, the more metallic it sounds. Use the
“VibraphonePedalMode” parameter in the “OTHER SET-
TING” menu to select whether the sound sustains while
you hold down the keys, or the sound sustains only when
you press the pedal. An actual vibraphone has a rotor
inside the resonance tube, which rotates via the motor to
create the vibrato effect. Pressing the left pedal applies this
effect; pressing the pedal again turns the effect off.
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Preset Voice List
Voice name
Stereo
sampling
Touch
Sense
Dynamic
sampling
Key-off
samples
String
resonance
Voice description
Marimba
××
This voice simulates a concert-type marimba
sound. Stereo sampling helps reproduce a real
acoustic spread.
Celesta
××
A celesta is a percussive instrument. When
you play the keyboard, the hammer hits a
metallic board to produce the sound. This
instrument is famous for the impressive sound
in “Dance of the Suger-Plum Fairy” of The Nut-
cracker Suite by Tchaikovsky.
PipeOrganPrincipal
××××
This voice features the combination of pipes
(8'+4'+2') of a principal (brass instrument)
organ. It is suitable for Baroque church music.
PipeOrganFlute1
××××
This voice features the combination of pipes
(8'+4') of a flute (woodwind instrument) organ.
Its soft sound is suitable for the accompani-
ment of hymns.
PipeOrganFlute2
××××
This voice features the combination of pipes
(8'+4'+1 1/3') of a flute organ. It sounds more
brilliant than PipeOrganFlute1 and is suitable
for solo performance.
PipeOrganTutti
××××
This voice features a full coupler of a pipe
organ, famous for the sound used in Toccatta
and Fugue by Bach.
JazzOrgan
×××××
The sound of a “tonewheel” type electric organ.
Often heard in jazz and rock idioms.
Strings
×××
This voice features a string ensemble that
accurately simulates all string instruments,
including contrabass, cello, viola, and violin.
SynthStrings
×××
Sampled strings, processed for spread and
warmth. This voice is suitable for a pad in
ensemble music.
SlowStrings
×××
This voice features a string ensemble sound
with a slow attack. It is suitable for a duet with
piano or electric piano.
Choir
×××
A big, spacious choir voice. Perfect for creating
rich harmonies in slow pieces.
SlowChoir
×××
This voice features a chorus sound with a slow
attack. It is suitable for a duet with piano or
electric piano.
Scat
××
You can enjoy jazz “scatting” with this voice.
Depending on how hard and what note range
you play, different sounds will be produced.
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Voice Combination Examples
(Dual and Split)
Dual
Split
Dual + Split
MAIN + MAIN
GrandPiano1 + E.Piano1
GrandPiano1 + E.Piano2
This combination is often used in popular music.
MAIN + MAIN GrandPiano1 + SynthPiano This produces a fantasy, spacious piano sound.
MAIN + MAIN GrandPiano2 + GrandPiano2
This combination sounds as if you are playing
two notes that are two octaves apart. It is suit-
able for the accompaniment of Salsa music.
MAIN + MAIN E.Piano1 + SlowChoir This is suitable for romantic ballads.
MAIN + MAIN E.Piano2 + ElectricClavichord
This is suitable for funk, rhythm & blues, and soul
music.
MAIN + MAIN Harpsichord8' + Strings
This combination is very suitable for Baroque
music.
MAIN + MAIN Celesta + SynthStirngs
This combination adds strings and bell sound. A
delay effect is automatically applied.
MAIN / LEFT
GrandPiano1 / WoodBass
or Bass&Cymbal
This is recommended for light Jazz music. The
damper pedal is effective on the voice assigned
to the right-hand range.
MAIN / LEFT Celesta / Choir
This is suitable for a peaceful, somewhat cute
song.
MAIN / LEFT Choir / GrandPiano1
Play these voices elegantly along with piano
arpeggio. Playing the Choir voice in chords
would be more effective.
MAIN / LEFT Scat / WoodBass
This combination features a cool (stylish) jazz
chorus. The Scat voice is touch sensitive, adding
a variety of expressions.
MAIN / LEFT E.Piano2 / Scat
Playing the Scat voice for a bass part may create
an interesting sound.
MAIN + MAIN / LEFT
GrandPiano1 + SynthString /
GrandPiano1
This combination creates the thick sound of a
layered piano and strings.
MAIN + MAIN / LEFT
GrandPiano2 + E.Piano1 /
ElectricBass
This sound is suitable for fusion. Deeper reverb
and chorus (pages 73 and 74) will improve the
groove. The damper pedal is effective on the
voice assigned to the right-hand range.
MAIN + MAIN / LEFT + LEFT
Harpsichord8' + 4' + Strings /
Harpsichord8' + Strings
This combination makes a very brilliant sound.
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CLP-970A/970AM/970AC:
Keyboard Stand Assembly
CAUTION
Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accor-
dance with the sequence given below.
Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.
Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage.
Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing assembly of each unit.
To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given below.
The parts shown in the “Assembly Parts” illustra-
tion will be used. Follow the assembly instructions
and select the parts as needed.
1.
Attach the side panels to the pedal box.
Place the plastic bag that contained the side
panels on the floor when assembling the stand
to prevent scratches to the floor or stand.
2.
Attach the rear panel.
Have a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver ready.
6 x 25 mm
round-head screws x4
4 x 12 mm
round-head screws x2
Cord holders x 2
6 x 16 mm
flat-head screws x4
4 x 20 mm
tapping screws x4
Assembly Parts
1
2
3
4
pedal box
rear panel
side
panel
(left)
side
panel
(right)
Bundled pedal cord inside
AC power cord
main unit
side panel
(right)
side panel
(left)
(1) Untie and straighten out the
bundled cord attached to the
bottom of the pedal box.
Don’t discard the vinyl tie,
you’ll need it later in step 6.
(2) Use the four long
round-head
screws 1 to
attach the pedal
box. First attach
one side panel,
then attach the
other side panel.
Make sure the
indented surface on
the side panel and the
rear surface on the
pedal box will match
correctly, without
creating a step.
L
R
(1) With the rear
panel on the
feet’s
protruding
edge, align the
panel with the
groove and
secure the top
of the panel.
(3) Secure the
bottom of the
rear panel to the
pedal box using
four tapping
screws 4.
(2) Secure the top of the
rear panel to the side
panel brackets using
two thin round-head
screws 3.
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3. Mount the main unit.
4. Fix the main unit.
5. Connect the pedal cord.
6. Secure the pedal cord.
7. Set the voltage selector and connect
the power cord.
CAUTION
Fingers can become pinched between the main
unit and the rear or side panels, be extra careful
so as not to drop the main unit.
Do not hold the keyboard in any position other
than the position shown in the above illustration.
Be sure to place your hands at least
10 centimeters from either end of the
main unit when positioning it.
at least
10 cm
(2) Use short flat-head screws 2 to
secure the main unit from the
front.
* Use the rear hole on the front
brackets to attach the screws.
(1) Center the main unit to produce equal clearance
on the left and right sides.
(1) Pass the pedal cord plug
from the rear as shown,
and insert the plug into the
PEDAL jack.
(2) Use a vinyl tie to
take up any slack in
the pedal cord.
(1) Attach the cord
holders to the rear
panel as shown, then
clip the cord into the
holders.
Voltage Selector
Before connecting the
AC power cord, check
the setting of the
voltage selector which
is provided in some
areas. To set the
selector for 110V, 127V,
220V or 240V main
voltages, use a “minus”
screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct
voltage for your region appears next to the pointer on the
panel. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is
initially shipped.
After the proper voltage has been selected, connect the AC
power cord to the AC INLET and an AC wall outlet. A plug
adaptor may be also provided in some areas to match the
pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
CAUTION
An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage
to the Clavinova or result in improper operation.
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CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly
8.
Set the adjuster.
After completing the assembly, please check the
following.
Are there any parts left over?
Review the assembly procedure and correct any
errors.
Is the Clavinova clear of doors and other movable
fixtures?
Move the Clavinova to an appropriate location.
Does the Clavinova make a rattling noise when
you shake it?
Tighten all screws.
Does the pedal box rattle or give way when you
step on the pedals?
Turn the adjuster so that it is set firmly against the
floor.
Are the pedal and power cords inserted securely
into the sockets?
Check the connection.
If the main unit creaks or is otherwise unsteady
when you play on the keyboard, refer to the assem-
bly diagrams and retighten all screws.
Rotate the adjuster until it comes in
firm contact with the floor surface.
Speaker box
Key cover
When moving the instrument after assembly,
always hold the bottom of the main unit.
Do not hold the keyboard cover or speaker box.
Improper handling can result in damage to the
instrument or personal injury.
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Index
You can search the desired section using not only the terminology in this manual but also commonly-used words.
The * mark indicates that the corresponding page includes the terminology explanation in the right column.
Numerics
50 greats for the Clavinova 13
50 Piano Preset Songs 24
Practicing a one-hand part 26
A
Adding reverberation to the sound
REVERB 31
Adding variation to the sound
Effect function 30
Assembly 96
Assigning the START/PAUSE
function to a pedal 83
AUX IN jacks 57
AUX OUT jacks 56
AUX PEDAL jacks 57
Auxiliary pedal function 76
B
BackUp 85
Bench 13
BRILLIANCE 30
C
Center pedal 29
Center pedal function 76
Character Code 52
Characters 52
CHORUS 31
combining two voices
Dual mode 33
computer 58
Connection
Audio 56
MIDI 61
Other Components 56
Serial 59
Speaker 57
USB 62
Connectors
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU 58, 61
CONTRAST 18
D
Damper (right) pedal 29
Default (Normal) setting* 30
Demonstration tunes 22
Detailed Settings 64
Metronome 71
MIDI 77
Other settings 81
recording and playback 68
voices 72
Display contrast 18
DOWN (TEMPO)
50 Piano Preset Songs 25
metronome 38
Dual
Detailed settings 72
Recording 47
Dual mode
combining two voices 33
E
Effect function 30
EXIT 21
EXTRA TRACKS
the third or more tracks 44
F
FactorySet 85
Fast forward 25, 54
FILE 48
H
Headphones 18
HOST SELECT switch 57
J
Jacks
AUX IN 57
AUX OUT 56
AUX PEDAL 57
PEDAL 58
PHONES 18
TO HOST 57, 59
L
LCD Display
Contrast 18
LCD Screen 21
Left pedal 29
Left pedal function 76
LEFT voice group buttons 35
List
Demonstration tunes 22
Detailed Settings 64
Message 86
Preset Voice 93
M
MAIN voice group buttons 28
Maintenance 13
MASTER VOLUME 18
Memory 48
Memory song 48
MemoryBackUp 85
Message List 86
Metronome 38
Detailed settings 71
METRONOME SETTING 71
MIDI 77
Detailed settings 77
MIDI cables 61
MIDI connectors 58, 61
MIDI driver 59
MIDI SETTING 77
Music stand 16
N
New Song 39
Normal setting* 30
O
Other settings 81
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Index
P
Pedal Function
Auxiliary 76
Center 76
Left 76
Right 75
PEDAL jack 58
Pedals 29
Personal computer 58
PHONES jacks 18
Playback
50 Piano Preset Songs 24
Demo Songs 22
Recorded Songs 54
Playing back repeatedly (song) 70
Playing back repeatedly
(specifying the range) 69
playing two voices Split mode 35
POWER 17
Practicing a one-hand part
(50 preset songs) 26
PRECAUTIONS 3
Preset song memory 48
Preset Voice List 93
R
Recording
Tape Recorder 56
Recording in Dual 47
Recording in Split 47
Recording Your Performance 39
Re-recording 41
REVERB 31
Rewind 25, 54
Right pedal 29
Right pedal function 75
S
Scale 82
Screen 21
Select
50 piano preset songs 24
Demo Songs 22
Recorded Songs 53
Selecting a touch response 81
SETTING
metronome 71
Volume 18
Soft (left) pedal 29
Song
Delete 51
Detailed settings 68
Playing back repeatedly 70
Rename 52
Store 48
SONG BALANCE 46
SONG SELECT
50 Piano Preset Songs 24
Recorded Songs 53
Recording 39
SONG SETTING 68
Sostenuto (center) pedal 29
Sound
brilliance 30
expression 30
reverberation 31
spread and spaciousness 31
Soundboard reverb 31
Split
Detailed settings 72
Recording 47
Split mode playing two voices 35
Split point 36
Splitting the keyboard range and
playing two different voices 35
START/PAUSE
50 Piano Preset Songs 24
Recorded Songs 54
Recording 40
START/STOP
metronome 38
STOP
50 Piano Preset Songs 25
Recorded Songs 54
Recording 40
Storage memory 48
StringResonance 82
SustainSampling 82
Synchro Start
50 preset songs 26
Recorded Songs 54
T
TEMPO
50 Piano Preset Songs 25
metronome 38
Recorded Songs 54
the third or more tracks
EXTRA TRACKS 44
TO HOST jack 57, 59
TouchResponse 81
Track playback on and off 55
TRACK1/TRACK2
50 Piano Preset Songs 26
Recording 39, 43
TRANSPOSE 32
Transposition 32
Troubleshooting 92
Tune 81
Type of characters 52
Type of data (recorded) 89
U
UP (TEMPO)
50 Piano Preset Songs 25
metronome 38
V
VOICE SETTING 72
Voices 28
Detailed settings 72
Volume
Balance (SONG BLANCE) 46
Setting 18
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product,
basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Spe-
cial Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions
found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, includ-
ing connection to the main supply.
2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area
where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt
exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your
dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instruc-
tions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate.
For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the
Special Message Section of this manual.
3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem
persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet
replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
4. Some electronic products utilize external power supplies
or adapters. Do NOT connect this type of product to any power
supply or adapter other than one described in the owners manual,
on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other
objects on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone
could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connect-
ing cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recom-
mended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire
size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the
AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically
designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations
that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for
enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that
unobstructed ventilation is required.
7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should
be installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to
their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to
heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices
that produce heat should be avoided.
8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-
tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain.
Examples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa,
tub, sink, or wet basement.
9. This product should be used only with the components
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all
safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected
from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for
extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected
when there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical
storm activity.
11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.
12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a
qualified service person when:
a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been
spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain: or
d. The product dose not operate, exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the
product has been damaged.
13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that
described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servic-
ing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14. This product, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of pro-
ducing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO
NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or
at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
15. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory
mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product
or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be
dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are
designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-469-2
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
(2 wires)
This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music
(U.K.) Ltd.
(polarity)
This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music
Ltd.
Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada
Musique Ltée.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc-
tions contained in this manual, meets FCC require-
ments. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to acces-
sories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Fail-
ure to follow instructions could void your FCC authori-
zation to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to com-
ply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/
uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual,
may cause interference harmful to the operation of
other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regula-
tions does not guarantee that interference will not occur
in all installations. If this product is found to be the
source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate
the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfac-
tory results, please contact the local retailer authorized
to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate
the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corpo-
ration of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured makings iden-
tifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth ter-
minal of the three pin plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic
products may have either labels similar to the graphics
shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these
graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral trian-
gle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product perfor-
mance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to pro-
duce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-
ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the man-
ufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners respon-
sibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indi-
cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
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.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469 1
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC
For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the
authorized distributor listed below.
Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: 416-298-1311
U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America,
Keyboard Division
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: 714-522-9011
MEXICO
Yamaha de Mexico S.A. De C.V.,
Departamento de ventas
Javier Rojo Gomez No.1149, Col. Gpe Del
Moral, Deleg. Iztapalapa, 09300 Mexico, D.F.
Tel: 686-00-33
BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA.
Av. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil
Tel: 011-853-1377
ARGENTINA
Yamaha Music Argentina S.A.
Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: 1-4371-7021
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha de Panama S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: 507-269-5311
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: 01908-366700
IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2859177
GERMANY/SWITZERLAND
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
AUSTRIA
Yamaha Music Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria
Tel: 01-60203900
THE NETHERLANDS
Yamaha Music Nederland
Kanaalweg 18G, 3526KL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tel: 030-2828411
BELGIUM
Yamaha Music Belgium
Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Tel: 02-7258220
FRANCE
Yamaha Musique France,
Division Claviers
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000
ITALY
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.,
Home Keyboard Division
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A.
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid) Spain
Tel: 91-201-0700
GREECE
Philippe Nakas S.A.
Navarinou Street 13, P.Code 10680, Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-364-7111
SWEDEN
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00
DENMARK
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office
Generatorvej 8B
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00
FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 618511
NORWAY
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Grini Næringspark 1
N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70
ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: 525 5000
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2312
TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
Tel: 04101-3030
OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone
P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 971-4-881-5868
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2737-7688
INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: 21-520-2577
KOREA
Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho Dong, Seocho Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 02-3486-0011
MALAYSIA
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 3-703-0900
PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 819-7551
SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.
11 Ubi Road #06-00, Meiban Industrial Building,
Singapore
Tel: 65-747-4374
TAIWAN
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
10F, 150, Tun-Hwa Northroad,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 02-2713-8999
THAILAND
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
121/60-61 RS Tower 17th Floor,
Ratchadaphisek RD., Dindaeng,
Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel: 02-641-2951
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2317
AUSTRALIA
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, Victoria
3006, Australia
Tel: 3-9693-5111
NEW ZEALAND
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: 9-634-0099
COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2312
NORTH AMERICA
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
EUROPE
AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST
ASIA
OCEANIA
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-3273
[CL] 21
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 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.
CLP-970A/CLP-970AM/CLP-970AC
Owner’s manual
R
M.D.G., PA DMI Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2000 Yamaha Corporation
V?????? ???AP?????.?-??B0 Printed in Indonesia
Owner’s manual
CLP-970AC
CLP-970AM
CLP-970A
Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
Clavinova Web Site (English only)
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
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