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General| Brand | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Model | Clavinova CLP-955 |
| Category | Musical Instrument |
| Language | English |
Explains product safety graphics and their meanings for user awareness.
Details Yamaha's commitment to safety testing and warranty implications of modifications.
States that specifications can change without notice.
Yamaha's commitment to user safety and environmental friendliness.
Information on batteries, their lifespan, and proper disposal procedures.
Clarifies warranty coverage for service charges related to user knowledge.
Identifies the location of the name plate for model and serial number details.
Essential safety precautions to prevent electrical shock, fire, and hazards.
Safety guidelines to prevent physical injury and damage to the instrument or property.
Safety instructions for using the included piano bench to prevent accidents.
Advice on saving user data to prevent loss due to malfunctions or errors.
Lists registered trademarks of various companies related to the product.
Details the accessories that come with the Clavinova piano.
Instructions for operating the power switch to turn the Clavinova on and off.
Explanation of the master volume control for adjusting the overall sound output level.
Describes the brilliance control for adjusting the sound's tone and timbre.
How to use the demo button to activate the demonstration playback mode.
How to select different instrument voices using the dedicated buttons.
Function of the split button to divide the keyboard into two different voice sections.
Instructions for activating and using the metronome feature for practice.
Buttons used for adjusting tempo and navigating function menus.
How to access various utility functions, including MIDI settings.
Button to access and play pre-programmed demonstration songs.
Buttons for selecting preset songs and adjusting various parameters.
Buttons for recording and playing back user songs.
Buttons to select between the two available tracks for recording and playback.
Description of the three pedals and their expressive control capabilities.
Details on connecting the Clavinova's audio output to external sound systems.
How to connect external audio sources to the Clavinova's input jacks.
Connecting directly to computers via TO HOST and HOST SELECT for MIDI applications.
Information on using MIDI connectors for data transmission between devices.
How to connect headphones for private practice and automatic speaker muting.
Instructions for safely opening and closing the piano's key cover.
Steps for adjusting the music stand to hold sheet music.
Procedures for opening and closing the instrument's lid, including lid stay usage.
Steps to turn on the Clavinova, including power indicator lights.
Guidance on setting the initial master volume for comfortable listening.
How to select and play different instrument voices using the voice selectors.
Explanation of keyboard touch response for dynamic playing and timbre variation.
How to add and adjust reverb, effect, and brilliance for enhanced sound.
How to select and play automatic demonstrations of each instrument voice.
Instructions for selecting and playing the 50 preset songs available on the instrument.
How to use the A-B Repeat function to practice specific sections of preset songs.
How to turn parts of preset songs on or off for focused practice.
Function that starts preset song playback automatically when you play the keyboard.
Assigning the left pedal to control preset song playback start/stop.
Explains the priority system for assigning voices when using dual mode.
Overview of other customizable functions available within the dual mode.
How to select different voices for the left and right sections of the keyboard in split mode.
How to set the key that divides the keyboard for the split mode.
Overview of other customizable functions available within the split mode.
Selection of different digital reverb effects like Room, Hall, and Stage.
How to adjust the depth or intensity of the selected reverb effect.
Selection of different sound effects like Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, and Delay.
How to adjust the depth or intensity of the selected effect type.
Function of the damper pedal for sustaining notes and its effect on 'Sustain Samples'.
How the sostenuto pedal sustains notes held when it's pressed, allowing staccato for subsequent notes.
The soft pedal's function to reduce volume and slightly alter the timbre of played notes.
Selection of four keyboard touch sensitivity levels: Hard, Medium, Soft, and Fixed.
Procedure for raising the instrument's pitch in small increments.
Procedure for lowering the instrument's pitch in small increments.
How to reset the instrument's pitch to the standard A3=440 Hz.
Using the built-in metronome for practice and rhythmic guidance.
How to set the time signature (beat) for the metronome sound.
Setting the volume level for the metronome sound.
How to adjust the tempo for metronome and song recorder playback.
Steps to prepare and start recording a song on the Clavinova.
How to enter the record ready mode before actual recording begins.
Selecting which track (1 or 2) to record the performance on.
How to start the recording process automatically when playing or pressing start.
How to stop the recording process.
Procedures to change initial settings after a song has been recorded.
How to erase data from a specific track within the recorder.
How to play back recorded user songs and control playback.
Function that starts recorder playback automatically when keyboard input is detected.
Assigning the left pedal to start and stop recorder playback.
Steps to access and select various functions using the FUNCTION button.
A visual example demonstrating how to select and use functions.
Fine-tuning the instrument's pitch via the function mode.
Choosing from various historical and alternative tuning scales.
Detailed selection of 6 classic tunings beyond equal temperament.
Setting the base note for classic tunings that require a specific key reference.
Customizing parameters for combining two voices simultaneously.
Balancing the volume levels between the two voices in dual mode.
Detuning voices to create a richer, thicker sound in dual mode.
Shifting the octave of the first voice in dual mode.
Shifting the octave of the second voice in dual mode.
Setting the depth of effects for the first voice in dual mode.
Setting the depth of effects for the second voice in dual mode.
Resets all dual mode functions to their default values.
Customizing parameters for splitting the keyboard into two different voices.
Defining the specific key that divides the keyboard in split mode.
Balancing the volume levels between the left and right voices in split mode.
Shifting the octave of the right voice in split mode.
Shifting the octave of the left voice in split mode.
Setting the depth of effects for the right voice in split mode.
Setting the depth of effects for the left voice in split mode.
Determining which voice(s) the damper pedal affects in split mode.
Resets all split mode functions to their default values.
Customizing functions related to the piano's pedals.
Assigning the left pedal to either soft pedal or song start/stop operation.
Adjusting the depth of the sustain effect for the GRAND PIANO 1 voice.
Setting the volume level for the metronome sound.
Setting the volume for canceled parts during preset song playback.
Introduction to MIDI and its use with the Clavinova for musical data transfer.
Selecting the MIDI channel for transmitting data from the Clavinova.
Selecting the MIDI channel for receiving data on the Clavinova.
Controlling whether the keyboard directly triggers the internal tone generator.
Enabling or disabling program change messages for voice selection via MIDI.
Enabling or disabling control change messages for pedals and other controls via MIDI.
Transposing the pitch of MIDI notes transmitted by the Clavinova.
Sending current panel settings via MIDI for playback restoration.
Transmitting all recorder data to an external MIDI storage device.
Enabling or disabling backup for various instrument settings.
Enabling or disabling backup for voice-related functions.
Enabling or disabling backup for MIDI functions.
Enabling or disabling backup for tuning and scale settings.
Enabling or disabling backup for pedal function settings.
Instructions for connecting the Clavinova to an Apple Macintosh computer.
Pinout details for the Macintosh system peripheral cable.
Instructions for connecting the Clavinova to an IBM-PC/AT computer.
Pinout details for the IBM PC/AT cross cable.
Connecting the Clavinova to a computer using a USB interface like the Yamaha UX256.
Troubleshooting steps for common problems like no sound, pedal issues, and interference.
Format for MIDI Note On/Off messages, including channel and velocity.
Format for MIDI Control Change messages for various parameters.
Formats for MIDI mode messages like All Sound Off and Reset All Controllers.
Format for MIDI Program Change messages to select voices.
Format for transmitting current panel settings via MIDI.
Yamaha-specific System Exclusive messages for controlling the Clavinova.
Universal System Exclusive messages for instrument control.
Message format for activating General MIDI mode.
Yamaha XG standard System Exclusive messages for parameter changes.
Clavinova-specific System Exclusive messages for special controls.
System Exclusive messages for special control functions like Split Point and Metronome.
System Exclusive messages for Master Tuning and other parameters.
Tables detailing MIDI parameter changes for system, effect, and multi-part settings.
Mapping of effect types and levels to specific MIDI messages.
Procedure for attaching the three legs to the main unit.
Instructions for connecting and attaching the pedal box assembly.
Steps for safely turning the assembled instrument over.
Instructions for removing the outer carton and internal packing materials.
Adjusting the pedal box feet for stability and proper pedal function.
A checklist to verify correct assembly and secure connections.
How to set the voltage selector to match your local power supply.
Attaching cord holders and connecting the AC power cord to the instrument and outlet.
