Owner's Manual
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...the outlet. Before turning the power on the bench at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. CLP-955 3 These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : • Do not place the power cord near water or in...buttons, switches or connectors. • Take care that is lost or destroyed. (1)B-6 Always turn off the power for the instrument. Yamaha cannot be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by improper use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated ...
...the outlet. Before turning the power on the bench at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. CLP-955 3 These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following : • Do not place the power cord near water or in...buttons, switches or connectors. • Take care that is lost or destroyed. (1)B-6 Always turn off the power for the instrument. Yamaha cannot be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have the instrument inspected by improper use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated ...
Owner's Manual
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... q Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously. Your Clavinova is pressed, and "Key-off Samples" that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. The GRAND PIANO 1 voice features multiple velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a "Soundboard Reverb" effect which accurately simulates... of your Clavinova will need to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it in the U.S. q The Clavinova CLP-955 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grandpiano type playability with variable tempo facilitates practice. Included Accessories q Owner's Manual...
... q Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously. Your Clavinova is pressed, and "Key-off Samples" that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. The GRAND PIANO 1 voice features multiple velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a "Soundboard Reverb" effect which accurately simulates... of your Clavinova will need to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it in the U.S. q The Clavinova CLP-955 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grandpiano type playability with variable tempo facilitates practice. Included Accessories q Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... Computer 37 q Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer .... 37 q Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer ........ 38 q Using a USB Interface (such as the Yamaha UX256) .... 39 Factory Preset Recall 40 Troubleshooting 40 Options & Expander Modules 40 Voice Descriptions 41 Demo Song List 42 Factory Setting List 42 MIDI Data...
... Computer 37 q Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer .... 37 q Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer ........ 38 q Using a USB Interface (such as the Yamaha UX256) .... 39 Factory Preset Recall 40 Troubleshooting 40 Options & Expander Modules 40 Voice Descriptions 41 Demo Song List 42 Factory Setting List 42 MIDI Data...
Owner's Manual
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... system. A line-level mono source can be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use with an external tone generator module such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. Reverb and effect functions will be connected to adjust the level. Use the volume control on or off for all... right-channel signals are connected to an external source, first turn the Clavinova power on , and then the power to the AUX OUT jacks. 8 CLP-955 Reverse this order when turning the power off . • The AUX OUT jack signal must never be reproduced via the L/L+R jack so you will have...
... system. A line-level mono source can be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use with an external tone generator module such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. Reverb and effect functions will be connected to adjust the level. Use the volume control on or off for all... right-channel signals are connected to an external source, first turn the Clavinova power on , and then the power to the AUX OUT jacks. 8 CLP-955 Reverse this order when turning the power off . • The AUX OUT jack signal must never be reproduced via the L/L+R jack so you will have...
Owner's Manual
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...• If the EFFECT type is changed via the panel controls during playback, both the playback and keyboard reverb effects will be started playing. 26 CLP-955 It is possible to turn the power on even if the user song recorder contains data. page 32 - Playback starts from the beginning of the...; The track indicators will not light automatically when the power is ON. If you start as soon as you begin automatically as soon as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button. Then press the SONG [START/STOP] button. Using the User Song Recorder ...
...• If the EFFECT type is changed via the panel controls during playback, both the playback and keyboard reverb effects will be started playing. 26 CLP-955 It is possible to turn the power on even if the user song recorder contains data. page 32 - Playback starts from the beginning of the...; The track indicators will not light automatically when the power is ON. If you start as soon as you begin automatically as soon as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button. Then press the SONG [START/STOP] button. Using the User Song Recorder ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the same type. The range is from "-12" (down in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 which will be operated without affecting an external MIDI device. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on the... useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is not affected). CLP-955 35 "End" will appear on the LED display when the data has been successfully ...
...of the same type. The range is from "-12" (down in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 which will be operated without affecting an external MIDI device. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on the... useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is not affected). CLP-955 35 "End" will appear on the LED display when the data has been successfully ...
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...; 8-pin system peripheral cable. • Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps. 2 (HSK i) 1 (HSK 0) 5 (RxD-) 4 GND 3 (TxD-) 8 (RxD+) 7 (GP i) 6 (TxD+) MINI DIN 8-PIN CLP-955 37 Once the connection and HOST SELECT switch position is verified, turn on , the connecting cable is not properly connected, the HOST SELECT switch is...in English) at the following internet address: Clavinova Home Page: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments and XG Related Products) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/emi/index_e.html • When connecting the Clavinova to...
...; 8-pin system peripheral cable. • Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps. 2 (HSK i) 1 (HSK 0) 5 (RxD-) 4 GND 3 (TxD-) 8 (RxD+) 7 (GP i) 6 (TxD+) MINI DIN 8-PIN CLP-955 37 Once the connection and HOST SELECT switch position is verified, turn on , the connecting cable is not properly connected, the HOST SELECT switch is...in English) at the following internet address: Clavinova Home Page: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments and XG Related Products) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/emi/index_e.html • When connecting the Clavinova to...
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... to your software owner's manual for information on any settings you might have to make on your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the World Wide Web, . TO HOST Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT...MINI DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cross cable. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the "PC-2" position. q Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN 6 78 34 5 12 D-SUB 9-PIN 54321 9876 38 CLP-955 Connecting to a Personal Computer IBM-PC/AT Series Computer...
... to your software owner's manual for information on any settings you might have to make on your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the World Wide Web, . TO HOST Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT...MINI DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cross cable. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the "PC-2" position. q Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN 6 78 34 5 12 D-SUB 9-PIN 54321 9876 38 CLP-955 Connecting to a Personal Computer IBM-PC/AT Series Computer...
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Connecting to a Personal Computer Using a USB Interface (such as the Yamaha UX256) Connect the USB interface (Yamaha UX256 or equivalent) to your USB interface for details. Refer to the manual supplied with the interface (or other appropriate driver software) ...Serial Cable USB cable PC-1 or HOST SELECT Mac HOST SELECT Standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable Mini-DIN 8-pin Computer UX256 or equivalent CLP-955 POWER Clavinova q Connecting the USB Interface and Instrument via MIDI Cables USB cable MIDI OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables Computer UX256 or ...
Connecting to a Personal Computer Using a USB Interface (such as the Yamaha UX256) Connect the USB interface (Yamaha UX256 or equivalent) to your USB interface for details. Refer to the manual supplied with the interface (or other appropriate driver software) ...Serial Cable USB cable PC-1 or HOST SELECT Mac HOST SELECT Standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable Mini-DIN 8-pin Computer UX256 or equivalent CLP-955 POWER Clavinova q Connecting the USB Interface and Instrument via MIDI Cables USB cable MIDI OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables Computer UX256 or ...
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.... Noise is distorted, reduce the volume of MIDI recording and playback functions, plus Yamaha DOC software, Disklavier PianoSoft™, and General MIDI/Standard MIDI File disk playback capability. 40 CLP-955 Distorted Sound When the Clavinova is Connected to An External Amplifier/Speaker System If the... Clavinova is connected to interference caused by the use it further away from the Clavinova. 7. In this case, contact your Yamaha dealer. 4. This also ...
.... Noise is distorted, reduce the volume of MIDI recording and playback functions, plus Yamaha DOC software, Disklavier PianoSoft™, and General MIDI/Standard MIDI File disk playback capability. 40 CLP-955 Distorted Sound When the Clavinova is Connected to An External Amplifier/Speaker System If the... Clavinova is connected to interference caused by the use it further away from the Clavinova. 7. In this case, contact your Yamaha dealer. 4. This also ...
Owner's Manual
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... occurs. 6. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES (Yamaha MIDI Format) Panel Data Transmit Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [0nH] -> [7CH F7H] F0H, 43H, 0nH, 7CH (n: channel number) 00H, 2AH (data length) 43H, 4CH, 20H, 20H (CL) 43H, 4CH, 50H, 27H, 30H, 30H (CLP-955) 30H, 30H (version x, y)...] -> [XnH] -> [04H] -> [01H] -> [ll H] -> [mmH] -> [F7H] MIDI Master Volume • Simultaneously changes the volume of Exclusive 44 CLP-955 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGES [rrH] F8H: Timing clock FAH: Start FCH: Stop FEH: Active sensing Data F8H FAH FCH FEH Transmission Transmitted every 96 clocks Recorder...
... occurs. 6. SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES (Yamaha MIDI Format) Panel Data Transmit Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [0nH] -> [7CH F7H] F0H, 43H, 0nH, 7CH (n: channel number) 00H, 2AH (data length) 43H, 4CH, 20H, 20H (CL) 43H, 4CH, 50H, 27H, 30H, 30H (CLP-955) 30H, 30H (version x, y)...] -> [XnH] -> [04H] -> [01H] -> [ll H] -> [mmH] -> [F7H] MIDI Master Volume • Simultaneously changes the volume of Exclusive 44 CLP-955 SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGES [rrH] F8H: Timing clock FAH: Start FCH: Stop FEH: Active sensing Data F8H FAH FCH FEH Transmission Transmitted every 96 clocks Recorder...
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... format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [ccH] -> [vvH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 67H = CLP-955 common ID 11H = Clavinova special control 0nH = Control MIDI change (n=channel number) cc = Control number vv = Value F7H = End of Exclusive Control Split...: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [nnH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID xxH = Product ID (CLP-955 common ID: 67H or CLP common ID: 01H) nnH = Substatus nn Control 02H Internal MIDI clock 03H External MIDI clock 06H Bulk Data (the bulk...
... format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [ccH] -> [vvH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 67H = CLP-955 common ID 11H = Clavinova special control 0nH = Control MIDI change (n=channel number) cc = Control number vv = Value F7H = End of Exclusive Control Split...: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [nnH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID xxH = Product ID (CLP-955 common ID: 67H or CLP common ID: 01H) nnH = Substatus nn Control 02H Internal MIDI clock 03H External MIDI clock 06H Bulk Data (the bulk...
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... : Commands O O Aux : Local ON/OFF X : All Notes Off O Messages : Active Sense O : Reset X O O (123~127) O X Notes : *1 = Recieve Mode is always multi timbre and Poly mode. YAMAHA [Clavinova] Model: CLP-955 Function MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed 1 1~16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X Note Number : True voice 9~120 Velocity Note on Note...
... : Commands O O Aux : Local ON/OFF X : All Notes Off O Messages : Active Sense O : Reset X O O (123~127) O X Notes : *1 = Recieve Mode is always multi timbre and Poly mode. YAMAHA [Clavinova] Model: CLP-955 Function MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Basic Default Channel Changed 1 1~16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X Note Number : True voice 9~120 Velocity Note on Note...
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Yamaha Corp. Specifications KEYBOARD POLYPHONY VOICE SELECTORS REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SENSITIVITY SONG CONTROLS PEDAL CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) Lid down Lid up WEIGHT CLP-955 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) 64 NOTES MAX. 12 voices ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, STAGE CHORUS, PHASER, TREMOLO, DELAY HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT, ... purposes only. reserves the right to the pedal unit during the assembly procedure). • Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 56 CLP-955
Yamaha Corp. Specifications KEYBOARD POLYPHONY VOICE SELECTORS REVERB EFFECT TOUCH SENSITIVITY SONG CONTROLS PEDAL CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) Lid down Lid up WEIGHT CLP-955 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) 64 NOTES MAX. 12 voices ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, STAGE CHORUS, PHASER, TREMOLO, DELAY HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT, ... purposes only. reserves the right to the pedal unit during the assembly procedure). • Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 56 CLP-955