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... technology. To ensure that you for future reference. Your Clavinova is away from direct sampling of your Clavinova in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. Introduction Thank you can play any vinyl products on your Clavinova only with a clean, slightly damp cloth. Piano voices are equipped with a voltage selector dial located next to select the...
... technology. To ensure that you for future reference. Your Clavinova is away from direct sampling of your Clavinova in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. Introduction Thank you can play any vinyl products on your Clavinova only with a clean, slightly damp cloth. Piano voices are equipped with a voltage selector dial located next to select the...
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... .......... 40 Troubleshooting 42 Options 43 Index 44 Demo and Piano Songs Lists 46 Factory Defaults 47 MIDI Data Format 48 Specifications 53 CLP-811 Assembly Procedure 54 CLP-611 Assembly Procedure 60 MIDI Implementation Chart 66 • Within this manual, a white arrow ( ) indicates how the Clavinova responds to operational settings. 1 Tune (Keyboard fine tuning 27...
... .......... 40 Troubleshooting 42 Options 43 Index 44 Demo and Piano Songs Lists 46 Factory Defaults 47 MIDI Data Format 48 Specifications 53 CLP-811 Assembly Procedure 54 CLP-611 Assembly Procedure 60 MIDI Implementation Chart 66 • Within this manual, a white arrow ( ) indicates how the Clavinova responds to operational settings. 1 Tune (Keyboard fine tuning 27...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the metronome tempo. The display indicates the results of each operation and keeps you informed of your Clavinova. Transpose Split Name of voice, piano song, or function Piano song No., Measure count TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 ... some cases, however, the setting will stop upon reaching the maximum or minimum limit. Pressing [w] and [v] at the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions Please read through the available values. • You can set within the currently selected song). • Holding down...
... adjust the metronome tempo. The display indicates the results of each operation and keeps you informed of your Clavinova. Transpose Split Name of voice, piano song, or function Piano song No., Measure count TRANSPOSE SPLIT MELLOW ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 ... some cases, however, the setting will stop upon reaching the maximum or minimum limit. Pressing [w] and [v] at the same time. 6 CLP-811/611 Basic Controls and Functions Please read through the available values. • You can set within the currently selected song). • Holding down...
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...and Piano Songs Your CLP-811/611 includes thirty built-in RECORDING mode or if it is active. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is playing back a recorded performance. DEMO/PIANO SONG mode cannot be selected if the Clavinova is in piano ..., as stored performance data. Let's try out the special practice features. 8 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ...
...and Piano Songs Your CLP-811/611 includes thirty built-in RECORDING mode or if it is active. The Clavinova does not receive MIDI signals while DEMO/PIANO SONG mode is playing back a recorded performance. DEMO/PIANO SONG mode cannot be selected if the Clavinova is in piano ..., as stored performance data. Let's try out the special practice features. 8 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ...
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... NORMAL HALL 1 MEDIUM TEMPO begins flashing and the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova starts play out one -handed and repetition-type practice. (See page 11, 12) CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 9 Tempo reset... ing the demo. Playing the Demos 3 MASTER VOLUME... MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES...
... NORMAL HALL 1 MEDIUM TEMPO begins flashing and the BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH Clavinova starts play out one -handed and repetition-type practice. (See page 11, 12) CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 9 Tempo reset... ing the demo. Playing the Demos 3 MASTER VOLUME... MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES...
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...The screen returns to facilitate repetition-type practice). 10 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs If you entered this case, playback will replay at the same time. 4 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for the selected voice. Selecting a different ...both TEMPO buttons ([w] + [v]) at its song number. The Clavinova will see how to repeatedly play of playback tempo... Playing the Piano Songs MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES ...
...The screen returns to facilitate repetition-type practice). 10 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs If you entered this case, playback will replay at the same time. 4 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for the selected voice. Selecting a different ...both TEMPO buttons ([w] + [v]) at its song number. The Clavinova will see how to repeatedly play of playback tempo... Playing the Piano Songs MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES ...
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... continuous ("ALL" or "RND") playback. After switching off a part, you may notice that it possible for details. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 One-Hand Practice with the other part. 23 1 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN.... When you hold down an unlit track button and press [START/ STOP]... see page 33 for details. 3 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for one-handed practice: just switch off even while playback is intentionally left to switch off during playback... The [1] and [2]...
... continuous ("ALL" or "RND") playback. After switching off a part, you may notice that it possible for details. CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs 11 One-Hand Practice with the other part. 23 1 MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN.... When you hold down an unlit track button and press [START/ STOP]... see page 33 for details. 3 Stopping the playback The Clavinova automatically prompts for one-handed practice: just switch off even while playback is intentionally left to switch off during playback... The [1] and [2]...
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...and end points ("A" and "B"), and then begin the playback. 2 Stopping the playback To interrupt repeat play it repeatedly. The Clavinova marks SONG ROOM this point as Point B. This feature is not available with the "one-hand practice" feature described above, you...MEDIUM TEMPO The screen now dis- Select a piano song (by pressing [START/STOP] once again. BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH plays "A-B". The A and B settings are automatically cleared. 12 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Repetition Practice with Piano Songs This feature lets you select a different...
...and end points ("A" and "B"), and then begin the playback. 2 Stopping the playback To interrupt repeat play it repeatedly. The Clavinova marks SONG ROOM this point as Point B. This feature is not available with the "one-hand practice" feature described above, you...MEDIUM TEMPO The screen now dis- Select a piano song (by pressing [START/STOP] once again. BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH plays "A-B". The A and B settings are automatically cleared. 12 CLP-811/611 Playing the Demos and Piano Songs Repetition Practice with Piano Songs This feature lets you select a different...
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...in metronome is set to produce your own customized sounds. Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to mix any of each voice... You can be set the voice up...VARIATION, BRILLIANCE, REVERB, and EFFECT features to set to change them, see page 15. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 13 The voice indicator lights up ; Selecting a Voice Voice... selector MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN...
...in metronome is set to produce your own customized sounds. Selecting and Playing Voices Your Clavinova offers you to mix any of each voice... You can be set the voice up...VARIATION, BRILLIANCE, REVERB, and EFFECT features to set to change them, see page 15. CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 13 The voice indicator lights up ; Selecting a Voice Voice... selector MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN...
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...accordance with relatively light key pressure. All notes are set to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices The TOUCH setting applies to any value between 1 and ...TOUCH] [-/NO] [+/ YES] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION ...for each effect type within each voice. TEMPO Only if FIXED Volume The clavinova measures keyboard striking force by setting the velocity value, as necessary to be ...
...accordance with relatively light key pressure. All notes are set to all voices. 16 CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices The TOUCH setting applies to any value between 1 and ...TOUCH] [-/NO] [+/ YES] MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION ...for each effect type within each voice. TEMPO Only if FIXED Volume The clavinova measures keyboard striking force by setting the velocity value, as necessary to be ...
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...possible to use function F4 to make various settings related to normal mode. The Clavinova automatically ROOM NORMAL SPLIT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO selects the default voice (BASS if CLP-811; You can use function F5 to F 2. While you change to show ... ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Enter SPLIT mode. If you select [STRINGS] as follows...
...possible to use function F4 to make various settings related to normal mode. The Clavinova automatically ROOM NORMAL SPLIT MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO selects the default voice (BASS if CLP-811; You can use function F5 to F 2. While you change to show ... ROOM CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Enter SPLIT mode. If you select [STRINGS] as follows...
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... voices. Press and release the [SPLIT] button. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will appear under the metronome icon. (See page 32.) Beat marker CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 19 The metronome goes off . Each voice retains...CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Switch on and begins tapping. Handling of EFFECTS...
... voices. Press and release the [SPLIT] button. Using the METRONOME The CLP-811/611 includes a built-in progress, the Clavinova will appear under the metronome icon. (See page 32.) Beat marker CLP-811/611 Selecting and Playing Voices 19 The metronome goes off . Each voice retains...CHORUS HARD NORMAL HALL 1 SYMPHONIC MEDIUM BRIGHT HALL 2 TREMOLO SOFT STAGE ECHO FIXED BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SONG MEASURE TEMPO METRONOME DEMO/ PIANO SONG TEMPO -/NO +/YES SONG SELECT RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Procedure 1 Switch on and begins tapping. Handling of EFFECTS...
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... SPLIT-mode settings (F5) NOTE DUAL-and SPLIT-mode settings cannot be changed while recording is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. If you like, you have already recorded to one of the track buttons will come on ... performances (and separate voices) onto each track. Before beginning a recording... You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is a useful adjunct to check whether data already exists. The recorder registers the following data. If you sound.... 3 Enter RECORDING-mode standby. Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder
... SPLIT-mode settings (F5) NOTE DUAL-and SPLIT-mode settings cannot be changed while recording is in DEMO/PIANO SONG mode. If you like, you have already recorded to one of the track buttons will come on ... performances (and separate voices) onto each track. Before beginning a recording... You cannot enter RECORDING mode while the Clavinova is a useful adjunct to check whether data already exists. The recorder registers the following data. If you sound.... 3 Enter RECORDING-mode standby. Press the [REC] button a second time. 20 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder
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...cannot start the playback by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Playback data is in piano songs, where even a deselected track may play along on at the same time.... playback progresses. You can then start playback while the Clavinova is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder If both TEMPO buttons at least... a few minutes each week. You can toggle sound for details. If you use the MIDI Bulk Dump function to save your recording to an external storage device (such as a Yamaha...
...cannot start the playback by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Playback data is in piano songs, where even a deselected track may play along on at the same time.... playback progresses. You can then start playback while the Clavinova is not transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. 22 CLP-811/611 Using the Recorder If both TEMPO buttons at least... a few minutes each week. You can toggle sound for details. If you use the MIDI Bulk Dump function to save your recording to an external storage device (such as a Yamaha...
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The Clavinova lets you want to experience the original sound of older musical pieces. PY. ME. You then use the SONG SELECT arrows to select the parameter you to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode... A , A, B , B Default: C NOTE You use the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to change the setting. These various temperaments had an important influence on presentday pianos was preceded by a blinking cursor). The screen displays the current temperament value and key (if applicable). 1 2 3 ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 To...
The Clavinova lets you want to experience the original sound of older musical pieces. PY. ME. You then use the SONG SELECT arrows to select the parameter you to set the value. 28 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode... A , A, B , B Default: C NOTE You use the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to change the setting. These various temperaments had an important influence on presentday pianos was preceded by a blinking cursor). The screen displays the current temperament value and key (if applicable). 1 2 3 ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 To...
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... of Clavinova notes being played by the damper pedal to the PIANO 1 acoustic piano voice. 1 To access this item, enter FUNCTION mode and go to main function F10. 1 2 ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 Press [-/NO] or [+/YES] to change the setting. CLP-811/611 ... and Pitchbend messages. Each bar shows volume of resonance applied by external MIDI device. Values: 0,...,20 Default: 10 NOTE This setting is effective for the PIANO 1 voice only. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • The display format for incoming messages is as a second...
... of Clavinova notes being played by the damper pedal to the PIANO 1 acoustic piano voice. 1 To access this item, enter FUNCTION mode and go to main function F10. 1 2 ROOM NORMAL MEDIUM BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TEMPO 2 Press [-/NO] or [+/YES] to change the setting. CLP-811/611 ... and Pitchbend messages. Each bar shows volume of resonance applied by external MIDI device. Values: 0,...,20 Default: 10 NOTE This setting is effective for the PIANO 1 voice only. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • The display format for incoming messages is as a second...
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... a multitimbral playback device, responding indepently to receive on page 48. 34 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Subfunctions 13.1 TxCh. (MIDI transmitting channel) Values: 1,...,16; OFF Default: 1 Selects the channel the Clavinova uses to transmit performance-related messages to external MIDI devices. (Only devices...ON/OFF only) can reduce the amount of data generated by pedal action, allowing you to record a longer series of the Clavinova's 30 built-in piano songs, you want to use the F12 setting to make this playback louder or softer, or to switch it off either ...
... a multitimbral playback device, responding indepently to receive on page 48. 34 CLP-811/611 Configuration Functions (FUNCTION mode) Subfunctions 13.1 TxCh. (MIDI transmitting channel) Values: 1,...,16; OFF Default: 1 Selects the channel the Clavinova uses to transmit performance-related messages to external MIDI devices. (Only devices...ON/OFF only) can reduce the amount of data generated by pedal action, allowing you to record a longer series of the Clavinova's 30 built-in piano songs, you want to use the F12 setting to make this playback louder or softer, or to switch it off either ...
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... for both keyboard and microphone, the CLP-811 allows you to set to the MIC jack (a standard phone jack) lets you sing along. Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 38 CLP-811/611 The Clavinova's Device Connectors VOL. jack (CLP-811) Connecting a microphone to either jack automatically...the keyboard sound and produced at the same time. The Clavinova's Device Connectors POWER MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS...
... for both keyboard and microphone, the CLP-811 allows you to set to the MIC jack (a standard phone jack) lets you sing along. Recommended headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 38 CLP-811/611 The Clavinova's Device Connectors VOL. jack (CLP-811) Connecting a microphone to either jack automatically...the keyboard sound and produced at the same time. The Clavinova's Device Connectors POWER MASTER VOLUME MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE SPLIT BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH MIN PIANO 1 HARPSIPIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD VARIATION VIBES STRINGS CHOIR PIPE ORGAN ORGAN COMBINATION BASS...
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...Mode Message No. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD VIBES STRINGS Program Change No. 00H 01H 58H 05H 04H 06H 0BH 30H CHOIR 34H PIPE ORGAN 13H ORGAN CONBINATION 10H BASS (CLP-811) 20H 5. System Realtime Messages 1) Active Sensing [FEH] * Transmitted every 200 msec. * If the Clavinova receives no MIDI signals...On and Hold On conditions established by the necessary number of an external clock, the Clavinova counts 96 clock signals as follows. The mode does not change in multitimbral polyphonic mode. System Exclusive Message (Yamaha MIDI Format) [F0H] → [43H] → [0nH]→ [7CH ...
...Mode Message No. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD VIBES STRINGS Program Change No. 00H 01H 58H 05H 04H 06H 0BH 30H CHOIR 34H PIPE ORGAN 13H ORGAN CONBINATION 10H BASS (CLP-811) 20H 5. System Realtime Messages 1) Active Sensing [FEH] * Transmitted every 200 msec. * If the Clavinova receives no MIDI signals...On and Hold On conditions established by the necessary number of an external clock, the Clavinova counts 96 clock signals as follows. The mode does not change in multitimbral polyphonic mode. System Exclusive Message (Yamaha MIDI Format) [F0H] → [43H] → [0nH]→ [7CH ...
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...; [vvH] → [F7H] F0H: Exclusive status 43H: Yamaha 73H: Clavinova 3BH: Device ID (CLP'96n:3BH) RRH: SK special operator 0nH: cc: dd: F7H: Control MIDI Change (n = Special Operator Channel No.) Control No. F7H: End Of Exclusive 52 CLP-811/611 MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format de données...04H:4/4 05H:5/4 06H:6/4 7FH:Normal 3DH (Sets channelspecific piano damper level) 00H~7FH 43H (Sets channelspecific detuning) 00H~7FH 45H 00H:RESERVE OFF 7FH:ON *1 *1 When RESERVE=ON, received volume and expression data becomes effective at next Key ON. CLP-611:3EH) 06H: Bulk ID 05H: Bulk No...
...; [vvH] → [F7H] F0H: Exclusive status 43H: Yamaha 73H: Clavinova 3BH: Device ID (CLP'96n:3BH) RRH: SK special operator 0nH: cc: dd: F7H: Control MIDI Change (n = Special Operator Channel No.) Control No. F7H: End Of Exclusive 52 CLP-811/611 MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format de données...04H:4/4 05H:5/4 06H:6/4 7FH:Normal 3DH (Sets channelspecific piano damper level) 00H~7FH 43H (Sets channelspecific detuning) 00H~7FH 45H 00H:RESERVE OFF 7FH:ON *1 *1 When RESERVE=ON, received volume and expression data becomes effective at next Key ON. CLP-611:3EH) 06H: Bulk ID 05H: Bulk No...