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Yamaha CLAVINOVA CLP- 685 User Manual

Yamaha CLAVINOVA CLP- 685
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Owner’s Manual
Mode d’emploi
CLP
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685
CLP
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675
CLP
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645
CLP
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635
CLP
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665GP
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Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi le Yamaha Clavinova.
Afin d’exploiter votre Clavinova au maximum de ses performances et de ses fonctions, lisez attentivement ce mode
d’emploi et conservez-le pour le consulter ultérieurement.
Avant d’utiliser l’instrument, lisez attentivement la section « PRÉCAUTIONS D’USAGE » aux pages 6 et 7.
Pour plus d’informations sur l’assemblage de l’instrument, reportez-vous aux instructions figurant à la fin de ce
manuel.
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 67.
For information on assembling the instrument, refer to the instructions at the end of this manual.
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Yamaha CLAVINOVA CLP- 685 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelCLAVINOVA CLP- 685
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Special Message Section

Product Safety Markings

Explains safety labels and symbols on Yamaha electronic products.

Important Notices

Key information regarding product safety, warranty, and service.

Environmental Issues and Disposal

Information on environmental friendliness, battery disposal, and product disposal.

Specifications Subject to Change

Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

Compliance and Regulatory Information

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

Details on FCC compliance for the instrument and AC adaptor.

Canadian Compliance (CAN ICES-3)

Information on Canadian radio standards compliance.

Important Safety Instructions

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

Explains warning symbols used in the manual and on the product.

Safety Instructions List

Detailed numbered safety instructions for product operation.

Precautions

AC Adaptor Precautions

Safety guidelines for AC adaptors, including specific notes for CLP-635.

Power Supply and Cord Safety

Warnings related to power cords, connections, and electrical safety.

Assembly and Placement Safety

Guidelines for safe assembly, instrument placement, and handling.

General Handling and Usage Cautions

Precautions for safe operation, including handling, connections, and bench usage.

Notices and Information

Handling and Maintenance Guidelines

Advice on safe handling, cleaning, and maintenance of the instrument.

Data Saving and Copyright Information

Guidance on saving data and respecting copyrights.

Manual, Tuning, and Bluetooth Information

Details about the manual, tuning, and Bluetooth features.

Manual and Accessories

Included Accessories

List of items supplied with the instrument.

About the Manuals

Description of the different manuals and their content.

Online Resources and Icons

Information on downloadable materials and manual icons.

Product Features

Full-Scale Piano Performance

Details on keyboard, sound, and resonance modeling.

Song Playback Features

Information on listening to and practicing with built-in songs.

Rhythm and Performance Features

Description of rhythm patterns and performance recording capabilities.

Introduction

Panel Controls and Terminals

Overview of the instrument's control panel and connectors.

Getting Started: Playing the Clavinova

Initial setup and basic operations for playing the instrument.

Basic Operations on Display

How to navigate and use the instrument's display.

Main Operations

Enjoying Piano Performance

Selecting and customizing piano sounds.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Control Panel Layout

Identification and function of buttons and controls on the panel.

Instrument Terminals Overview

Diagrams and descriptions of all connection terminals on different models.

Getting Started: Initial Setup

Connecting Power and Turning On/Off

Steps for connecting the power and operating the power switch.

Opening the Key Cover

Instructions on how to open the instrument's key cover safely.

Setting Volume and Powering On

Steps for setting initial volume and turning on the instrument.

Playing the Keyboard and Powering Off

Instructions for playing and properly powering down the instrument.

Closing the Key Cover Safely

Procedures for closing the key cover, including safety precautions.

Getting Started: Instrument Features

Auto Power Off Function

Explanation of the auto power off feature and how to disable it.

Using the Music Rest

Instructions for unfolding and folding the music rest.

Getting Started: Instrument Adjustments

Adjusting the Music Rest

Detailed steps for raising and lowering the music rest.

Operating the Lid

Instructions for safely opening and closing the instrument's lid.

Getting Started: Sound Adjustment

Master Volume Control

How to adjust the overall volume using the master volume slider.

Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)

Explanation of the IAC feature and its settings.

Using Headphones

Connecting and using headphones with the instrument.

Getting Started: Advanced Sound Features

Headphone Hanger Installation

Instructions for installing the headphone hanger.

Getting Started: Pedal Functions

Understanding the Three Pedals

Explanation of damper, sostenuto, and soft pedals.

Half-Pedal and GP Responsive Pedal Features

Details on half-pedal function and the GP responsive pedal.

Basic Operations on Display

Selecting Voices, Songs, or Demos

How to select instrument sounds, preset songs, or demo songs.

Accessing Detailed Settings

Navigating menus for advanced instrument settings.

Returning to Voice/Song Display

How to exit menu displays and return to the main screen.

Main Operations

Enjoying Piano Performance

Selecting and playing grand piano sounds directly from panel buttons.

Piano Performance Customization

Piano Room: Customizing Sound and Touch

Adjusting detailed piano voice settings like lid position and touch response.

Piano Room Settings

Piano Room Parameters

Table detailing adjustable parameters in the Piano Room, such as Lid Position, VRM, Reverb.

Understanding Piano Technologies

Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)

Explanation of the VRM function for realistic piano resonance.

Aliquot Stringing Method

Explanation of the Aliquot resonance effect.

Playing Musical Instrument Sounds (Voices)

Selecting Instrument Voices

How to select and browse different instrument sound categories.

Voice Selection and Customization

Selecting Voices and XG Voices

Detailed steps for selecting voices, including XG voices.

Enhancing and Customizing Sound

Adjusting Sound Brilliance

How to adjust the brightness of the sound using the System menu.

Adding Sound Effects

Reverb and Chorus Effects

Explanation and selection of Reverb and Chorus effects.

Other Effects (Echo, Tremolo, etc.)

Description of additional effects like Echo and Tremolo.

Layering and Splitting Voices

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Dual Mode)

How to layer two voices for a richer sound.

Keyboard Splitting and Layering

Splitting the Keyboard (Split Mode)

How to play two different voices on separate keyboard sections.

Changing the Split Point

Customizing the key split point.

Advanced Voice Modes

Using Dual and Split Simultaneously

Combining Dual and Split modes for complex layering.

Playing Duo Mode

Playing Duo for Duet Practice

How to enable Duo mode for two-player practice.

Practice Tools

Using the Metronome

How to start, stop, and adjust the metronome.

Adjusting Metronome Tempo

How to set the tempo for the metronome.

Metronome Settings

Setting Tempo and Time Signature

Adjusting tempo values and selecting time signatures for the metronome.

Metronome Details

Tempo and Bell Settings

Explanation of tempo indications and enabling the metronome bell.

Playing Back Songs

Understanding MIDI and Audio Songs

Differences between MIDI and Audio song data formats.

Playing Back Song Content

Listening to Voice Demos

How to play demo songs to experience voice characteristics.

Managing Song Playback

Playback of Songs from Different Categories

Selecting and playing songs from internal memory or USB flash drive.

Song Playback Details

Selecting and Playing Specific Songs

Detailed steps for selecting and playing MIDI or Audio songs.

Song Playback Functions

Rewinding, Fast-Forwarding, and Tempo Adjustment

Controls for navigating songs and changing playback tempo.

Practicing Songs with Part Cancel

Playing One-Hand Parts (Part Cancel)

Using the Part Cancel function for practicing MIDI songs with one hand.

Advanced Song Practice Features

Repeating Song Sections (AB Repeat, Song Repeat)

Using repeat functions for phrase or full song practice.

Repeat Playback Settings

Setting Up AB Repeat Playback

How to define a specific range for repeated playback.

Song Repeat Functionality

Configuring Song Repeat Playback

Options for single, all, or random song repeat playback.

Adjusting Song Volume Balance

Balancing Keyboard and Song Volume

Adjusting volume levels between keyboard performance and song playback.

Volume Balance Management

Fine-Tuning Volume Balance

Adjusting balance for Song-Keyboard and Song L-R.

Useful Playback Functions

Pedal Control for Playback

Assigning pedal functions for playback control.

Transposing Song Pitch

Shifting the pitch of song playback.

Playing with Rhythms

Playing Keyboard with Rhythm Playback

How to start, stop, and play along with rhythm patterns.

Rhythm Tempo and Settings

Details on rhythm tempo, intro/ending, and sync start features.

Recording Your Performance

MIDI vs. Audio Recording Methods

Overview of MIDI and Audio recording processes.

Available Recording Methods

Listing of Quick MIDI, Independent Tracks, USB, and Audio Recording.

Quick MIDI Recording

Starting Quick MIDI Recording

Step-by-step guide to quickly record a MIDI performance.

Saving and Managing Recordings

Saving MIDI Performances

How to save a recorded MIDI song and options for retry or cancel.

Multi-Track MIDI Recording

Recording Independent Tracks

Recording individual keyboard parts (right, left, extra) onto separate tracks.

Managing Multi-Track Recordings

Saving and Managing Tracks

Saving recorded tracks and the process for recording additional tracks.

Recording to USB Flash Drive

MIDI Recording to USB Flash Drive

Recording MIDI songs directly to a USB flash drive.

Audio Recording to USB

Recording Audio to USB Flash Drive

Process for recording performance as audio data to a USB flash drive.

Advanced Recording Techniques

Re-recording MIDI Songs in Parts

Techniques for re-recording specific sections of a MIDI song.

MIDI Song Editing

Re-recording Specific Song Parts

Detailed steps for re-recording parts of MIDI songs.

Editing Recorded MIDI Songs

Changing Tempo and Voice in MIDI Songs

Modifying tempo and voice settings of recorded MIDI songs.

MIDI Song Data Modification

Changing Voice for MIDI Song Tracks

Steps to change the voice assigned to specific tracks in a MIDI song.

Handling Song Files

Song File Operations and Limitations

Overview of available file operations and restrictions for different song types.

Basic Song File Management

Basic Song File Operations

General steps for managing song files (delete, copy, move, etc.).

Song File Operations: Delete and Copy

Deleting Song Files

Procedure for deleting song files from the instrument or USB drive.

Copying Song Files

Instructions for copying MIDI songs between instrument and USB drive.

Song File Operations: Move

Moving Song Files

Steps for moving MIDI songs between the instrument and USB drive.

Song File Conversion

Converting MIDI to Audio Songs

Process for converting MIDI songs to audio format.

Song File Renaming

Renaming Song Files

How to rename song files using the instrument's interface.

Connections

Instrument Terminal Overview

Diagrams showing the location of various connectors on the instrument.

Instrument Connectivity

USB Terminals and MIDI Ports

Description of USB and MIDI connection terminals.

Auxiliary Jacks and Pedal Connections

Details on AUX IN, AUX OUT, and AUX PEDAL jacks.

Audio and Pedal Outputs

Connecting External Speakers (AUX OUT)

How to connect to external speakers using AUX OUT jacks.

Pedal Jack Connection

Information on connecting the pedal cord.

USB Device Connectivity

Connecting USB Devices (TO DEVICE)

Guide to connecting USB flash drives and precautions.

Computer and MIDI Connections

Connecting to a Computer via USB [TO HOST]

How to connect the instrument to a PC for MIDI data transfer.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Using MIDI terminals to connect other MIDI equipment.

Smart Device and Wireless Connectivity

Connecting iPhone/iPad

Instructions for connecting smart devices via USB and MIDI.

USB Wireless LAN Adaptor Setup

Connecting and setting up the wireless LAN adaptor.

Wireless LAN Setup

Displaying Network Information

Navigating menus to view wireless network parameters.

Wireless LAN Modes

Accesspoint Mode Configuration

Settings for configuring the instrument as a wireless access point.

Connecting to Wireless Networks

Selecting and Connecting to a Network

Steps to find and connect to available wireless networks.

Wireless Network Connection Methods

Automatic WPS Setup

Using WPS for easy wireless connection setup.

Manual Wireless Setup

Manually configuring network settings like SSID and password.

Accesspoint Mode Operation

Configuring Accesspoint Mode

Steps to set up the instrument for accesspoint mode.

Wireless LAN Settings Configuration

Setting Network Parameters

Configuring SSID, Security, Password, and Channel for wireless connections.

Bluetooth Audio Function

Bluetooth Availability and Pairing

Checking Bluetooth compatibility and pairing smart devices.

Managing Bluetooth Functionality

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

How to enable or disable the Bluetooth feature on the instrument.

Detailed Settings

Navigating Detailed Settings Menus

General steps for accessing and selecting parameters in menus.

Voice Menu Operations

Voice Menu Parameters (Part 1)

Details on Transpose, Piano Setting (Lid, VRM, Resonances), Reverb, and Chorus.

Voice Menu Parameters (Part 2)

Voice Edit Options

Adjusting Octave, Volume, Reverb Depth, Chorus Depth, Effects, and Rotary Speed.

Voice Menu Parameters (Part 3)

Voice Edit: Harmonic Content, Brightness, Touch, Pedals

Further Voice Edit options including Harmonic Content, Touch Sensitivity, and Pedal Assign.

Voice Menu Reference Lists

Reverb, Chorus, and Effect Type Lists

Descriptions of available reverb, chorus, and effect types.

Pedal Function Assignment List

Table showing functions that can be assigned to pedals.

Song Menu Operations

Song Menu Parameters (Part 1)

Settings for L/R track control, Repeat, Phrase, Song playback, and Volume balance.

Song Menu Parameters (Part 2)

Song File Management and Editing

Operations like Move, MIDI to Audio, Rename, Quantize, and Track Delete.

Song Editing Details

Quantize Settings and Strength

Detailed explanation of quantize ranges and strength settings.

Metronome and Rhythm Menu

Metronome and Rhythm Settings

Adjusting volume, tempo, time signature, bell, intro, and ending for metronome/rhythm.

Recording Menu

MIDI Recording Parameters

Detailed settings for MIDI recording, including RecStart, RecEnd, and RecRhythm.

System Menu Overview

System Menu Parameters (Part 1)

Settings for Bluetooth, Tuning, Scale Tune, Base Note, and Keyboard Touch.

System Menu Parameters (Part 2)

System Menu: Keyboard, Pedal, and Sound Settings

Parameters for Keyboard velocity, Duo, Split Point, Pedal settings, IAC, and Binaural.

System Menu: MIDI and Backup Settings

MIDI Message Settings and Backup

Configuration for MIDI transmission/reception and backup operations.

System Menu: Utility Functions

Utility Settings: USB Format, Properties, Autoload, Speaker, Contrast

Managing USB devices, speaker output, and display contrast.

System Menu: Auto Power Off and Language

Auto Power Off and Language Settings

Adjusting auto power off timer and display language.

System Menu: Backup and Restore

Backup Setting Configuration

Settings for which parameters are maintained when power is off.

Saving Internal Data to USB (Backup)

Process for backing up instrument data to a USB flash drive.

System Menu: Restoring and Factory Settings

Restoring Instrument Settings from Backup

Loading a backup file to restore instrument settings.

Resetting to Factory Settings

Restoring the instrument to its original factory default state.

Appendix

Preset Voice List Overview

Comprehensive list of available instrument voices and their characteristics.

Preset Voice Details

Voice List (Part 1)

Detailed listing of piano, organ, and strings voices.

Preset Voice Details (Part 2)

Voice List (Part 2)

Continuation of the voice list, including organ, strings, bass, and others.

Preset Voice Details (Part 3)

Voice List (Part 3) and Demo Song Composers

Final part of the voice list and associated demo song composers.

Song Lists and Lesson Songs

50 Classics Song List

List of 50 classical songs included with the instrument.

Lesson Songs List

List of 303 lesson songs for practice.

Rhythm Patterns

Rhythm List Overview

Categorized list of available rhythm patterns.

Troubleshooting and Messages

Message List Explanations

Descriptions of messages displayed by the instrument during operation.

Message List Details

Message Explanations (Part 2)

Further explanations for various operational messages.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Troubleshooting for issues like no power, noise, or volume problems.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

More Problem Resolutions

Solutions for song title errors, display issues, and Bluetooth connectivity problems.

Assembling the Clavinova

Assembly Precautions and General Guidelines

Important safety and preparation steps before assembly.

Moving the Assembled Instrument

Safety advice for moving the piano after assembly.

CLP-685 Assembly Steps

Attaching Main Components (Part 1)

Steps 1 and 2 for attaching main structural parts of the CLP-685.

CLP-685 Assembly Steps (Part 2)

Mounting and Securing Main Unit

Steps 3 and 4 for mounting and securing the main unit of the CLP-685.

CLP-685 Assembly Steps (Part 3)

Connecting Cords and Attaching Parts

Connecting speaker/pedal cords, power cord, and attaching component C.

CLP-685 Assembly Final Steps

Attaching Final Components and Adjusters

Attaching component C, setting the adjuster, and installing the headphone hanger.

CLP-675 Assembly Steps (Part 1)

Attaching Main Components (Part 1)

Steps 1 and 2 for attaching main structural parts of the CLP-675.

CLP-675 Assembly Steps (Part 2)

Mounting and Securing Main Unit

Steps 3 and 4 for mounting and securing the main unit of the CLP-675.

CLP-675 Assembly Final Steps

Connecting Cords and Attaching Hanger

Connecting pedal/power cords and attaching the headphone hanger.

CLP-645/CLP-635 Assembly Steps (Part 1)

Attaching Main Components (Part 1)

Steps 1 and 2 for attaching main structural parts of CLP-645/CLP-635.

CLP-645/CLP-635 Assembly Steps (Part 2)

Mounting and Securing Main Unit

Steps 3 and 4 for mounting and securing the main unit of CLP-645/CLP-635.

CLP-645/CLP-635 Assembly Final Steps

Connecting Cords and Setting Adjusters

Connecting pedal/power cords, setting adjusters, and attaching hanger.

CLP-665GP Assembly Steps

Initial Unit Placement and Preparation

Leaning the unit and preparing the floor/wall surfaces.

CLP-665GP Assembly: Legs and Pedals

Attaching Legs and Pedal Box

Steps for attaching legs and installing the pedal box.

CLP-665GP Assembly: Final Steps

Raising Unit and Connecting Power

Raising the unit, connecting power, and attaching the headphone hanger.

Product Specifications

Size and Weight Specifications

Dimensions and weight details for all CLP models.

Instrument Specifications (Part 2)

Effects, Songs, and Bluetooth Specifications

Details on effects, song capabilities, and Bluetooth features.

Instrument Specifications (Part 3)

Sound System, Power, and Included Accessories

Amplifier/speaker details, power supply, and included accessories.

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth Functionality and Communications

Information on Bluetooth availability, technology, and communication handling.

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC and Industry Canada Compliance

Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada radio frequency regulations.

Declaration of Conformity (EU)

EU Compliance Statements

Declarations of conformity to EU directives in multiple languages.

Disposal and Recycling Information

Disposal of Old Equipment

Guidelines for collecting and disposing of used electrical and electronic equipment.

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