Clavinova CLP-955
Owner's Manual

The Function Mode
The [FUNCTION] button provides access to a range of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. The functions are categorized in groups as follows:
F1 Tuning 28
F2 Scale 28
F3 Dual Mode Functions 29
F4 Split Mode Functions 30
F5 Pedal Functions 32
F6 Metronome Volume 32
F7 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 32
F8 MIDI Functions 33
F9 Backup Functions 36

To Select a Function
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights.
NOTE
Functions cannot be selected during demo/preset song playback or when the user song recorder is in operation.

2 Use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired function: F1 through F9.

3 In the case of the Scale (F2), Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode (F4), Pedal Functions (F5), MIDI (F8), and Backup (F9) functions, you will have to press the [plus/YES] button once to enter the respective sub-mode after the function has been selected, and then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons again to select the desired sub-function.
NOTE
The Dual or Split mode must be engaged before the F3 and F4 functions can be selected, respectively. If the corresponding mode is not engaged, "F3.-" or "F4.-" will appear on the display and the corresponding sub-mode will not be available.
The Dual mode can be engaged while in the Function mode, but the Function mode must be exited before the Split mode can be engaged.

4 Set the function as required by using the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons (see the individual function descriptions, below).
NOTE
After selecting the function, the current setting will be displayed when the [minus/NO] or [plus/YES] button is pressed for the first time.

5 Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator goes out to exit from the function mode.

Operation Example
F 3.Y	
Press [plus/YES]
F 3.1 ... F 3.7 (sub-mode)
Use FUNCTION [Left], [Right]
F 3.2
Press [minus/NO] or [plus/YES] once
minus 10 ... 0 ... 10
Use [minus/NO], [plus/YES]
5

F1 Tuning
In addition to the tuning method described on page 22, overall tuning can also be accomplished via the F1 function.
After selecting "F1", use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to lower or raise the pitch in approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the [minus/NO] or [plus/YES] button is pressed simply switches to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning). The overall tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note's Hz). Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default value "440 Hz".
Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display by the appearance and position of one or two dots, as in the following example:
(Table)
Display	Value
440	440.0
4.40	440.2
44.0	440.4
440.	440.6
4.40.	440.8
(Table End)

F2 Scale 
After selecting "F2.Y", press the [plus/YES] button to engage the scale function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired scale function, as listed below. 

F2.1: Scale
In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you can select and use to play music of the corresponding period, or experiment with in a more modern context. The tunings are:
1: Equal Temperament
2: Pure Major
3: Pure Minor
4: Pythagorean
5: Mean Tone
6: Werckmeister
7: Kirnberger

Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to select the number of the desired tuning. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default settings (Equal Temperament tuning).

F2.2: Base Note
Unlike Equal Temperament tuning, these classic tunings must be tuned to a specific key. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to select the key you want the previously selected tuning to be based. The selected key will appear on the display, followed by a low bar if flat (e.g. "A under bar") or a high bar if sharp (e.g. "F top bar").
Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default settings "C".

NOTE
The base note setting is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning.

F3 Dual Mode Functions 
After selecting "F3.Y", press the [plus/YES] button to engage the dual-mode function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired dual mode function, as listed below. 
If the Dual mode is not engaged "F3.-" will appear instead of "F3.Y" and the Dual mode functions cannot be selected. If this happens engage the Dual mode and proceed.

SHORTCUT: You can jump directly to the dual-mode functions (F3) by pressing the [FUNCTION] button while holding the two dual-mode voice selectors.
NOTE
Dual mode function settings are set individually for each voice combination.

F3.1: Dual Balance
The volume levels of the two voices combined in the dual mode can be adjusted as required by using this function. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to adjust the balance as required. The balance range is from 0 through 20. A setting of "10" produces equal balance between the two dual-mode voices. Settings below "10" increase the volume of the 2nd Voice in relation to the 1st Voice, and settings above "10" increase the volume of the 1st Voice in relation to the 2nd Voice ("1st" and "2nd" is explained on page 16). Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).
You can set one voice as the main voice, and another voice as a softer, mixed voice.

F3.2: Dual Detune
This function makes it possible to detune the 1st and 2nd dual-mode Voices to create a thicker sound. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the amount of detuning as required. The detune range is from minus10 through 10. A setting of "0" sets both voices to the same pitch. "plus" values raise the pitch of the 1st voice while lowering the pitch of the 2nd voice, and "-" values raise the pitch of the 2nd voice while lowering the pitch of the 1st voice. ("1st" and "2nd" is explained on page 16). Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).

NOTE
The maximum amount of pitch variation increases toward the lower key range (plus minus60 cents at the A-1 key), and decreases toward the higher key range (plus minus5 cents at the C7 key). 100 cents = 1 semitone.

F3.3: 1st Voice Octave Shift
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift
Depending on which voices you combine using the dual mode, the combination may sound better if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the octave of the 1st or 2nd Voice as required ("1st" and "2nd" is explained on page 16). The available settings are "0" for normal pitch, "minus1" to shift the pitch down one octave, and "1" to shift the pitch up one octave. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).

F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth
These functions make it possible to individually set the depth of the effect for the 1st and 2nd dual-mode Voices ("1st" and "2nd" is explained on page 16). Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the effect depth for the corresponding voice as required. The depth range is from 0 through 20. A setting of "0" produces no effect, while a setting of "20" produces maximum effect depth. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).

NOTE
The effect depth settings cannot be changed unless the EFFECT is ON. The Function mode must be exited before EFFECT can be turned ON.

F3.7: Reset
This function resets all dual-mode functions to their default values. Press the [plus/YES] button to reset the values. "End" will appear on the display when all functions have been reset.

F4 Split Mode Functions 
After selecting "F4.Y", press the [plus/YES] button to engage the split-mode function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired split mode function, as listed below. 
If the Split mode is not engaged "F4.-" will appear instead of "F4.Y" and the Split mode functions cannot be selected. Also note that you must exit from the Function mode before the Split mode can be engaged.

SHORTCUT: You can jump directly to the split-mode functions (F4) by pressing the [FUNCTION] button while holding the [SPLIT] button.
NOTE
Split mode function settings are set individually for each voice combination.

F4.1: Split Point
In addition to the split point setting method described on page 17, the split point can be set via this function. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the split point as required, or simply press the appropriate key on the keyboard: from "A-1" to "C7". Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "F sharp 2".

F4.2: Split Balance
The volume levels of the two voices combined in the split mode can be adjusted as required by using this function. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to adjust the balance as required. The balance range is from 0 through 20. A setting of "10" produces equal balance between the two split-mode voices. Settings below "10" increase the volume of the Left Voice in relation to the Right Voice, and settings above "10" increase the volume of the Right Voice in relation to the Left Voice. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).

F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift
Depending on which voices you combine using the split mode, the combination may sound better if one of the voices is shifted up or down an octave. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the octave of the Left or Right Voice as required. The available settings are "0" for normal pitch, "minus1" to shift the pitch down one octave, and "1" to shift the pitch up one octave. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).
Set according to the pitch extent for the song you want to play.

F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth
These functions make it possible to individually set the depth of the effect for the Left and Right split-mode Voices. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the effect depth for the corresponding voice as required. The depth range is from 0 through 20. A setting of "0" produces no effect, while a setting of "20" produces maximum effect depth. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting (different for each voice combination).
NOTE
The effect depth settings cannot be changed unless the EFFECT is ON. The Function mode must be exited before EFFECT can be turned ON.

F4.7: Damper Range
The Damper Range function determines whether the damper pedal affects the Right Voice, the Left Voice, or both the Left and Right Voices in the split mode. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to select "2" for the Left Voice, "1" for the Right Voice, or "ALL" for both voices. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "ALL".

F4.8: Reset
This function resets all split-mode functions to their default values. Press the [plus/YES] button to reset the values. "End" will appear on the display when all functions have been reset.

F5 Pedal Functions 
After selecting "F5.Y", press the [plus/YES] button to engage the pedal functions sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired pedal functions, as listed below. 

F5.1: Left Pedal Mode
This function conveniently lets you set the left pedal for normal soft pedal operation, or for song start/stop operation. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to select the desired left-pedal mode. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "1".
1: Soft	The left pedal functions as the soft pedal.
2: Start/Stop	The left pedal functions in the same manner as the SONG [START/STOP] button.

F5.2: Sustain Sample Depth
The GRAND PIANO 1 voice features special "Sustain Samples" which recreate the unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed. This function lets you adjust the depth of this effect. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the effect depth as required. The effect depth range is from 0 through 20. A setting of "0" produces no effect, while a setting of "20" produces maximum effect depth. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "12".

F6 Metronome Volume 
SHORTCUT: You can jump directly to the metronome functions by pressing the [FUNCTION] button while holding the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
The volume of the metronome sound can be changed. After selecting "F6", use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the metronome volume as required. The volume range is from 1 through 20. A setting of "1" produces minimum sound, while a setting of "20" produces maximum metronome volume. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "10".

F7 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 
This function sets the volume at which a "canceled" part is played during preset song playback (see page 15 for information on the "part-cancel" function). Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the volume as required. The volume range is from 0 through 20. A setting of "0" produces no sound, while a setting of "20" produces maximum volume. Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "5".
Adjust the part volume to a comfortable level to use the "canceled" part as a guide to play along with. Set to "0" if you don't want to hear the part.

F8 MIDI Functions 
A Brief Introduction to MIDI
MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. This makes it possible to create "systems" of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments. For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connector whenever a note is played on the keyboard. If the MIDI OUT connector is connected to the MIDI IN connector of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will respond precisely to notes played on the original transmitting keyboard. The result is that you can effectively play two instruments at once, providing thick multi-instrument sounds.
(Figure)
Clavinova - MIDI OUT MIDI Cable MIDI IN - DOU-10

This same type of musical information transfer is used for MIDI sequence recording. A sequence recorder can be used to "record" MIDI data received from a Clavinova, for example. When the recorded data is played back, the Clavinova automatically "plays" the recorded performance in precise detail.
The examples given above really only scratch the surface. MIDI can do much, much more. The Clavinova MIDI functions allow it to be used in fairly sophisticated MIDI systems.
(Figure)
Clavinova - MIDI OUT	Data Being Recorded	MIDI IN - DOU-10
Clavinova - MIDI IN	Playback Data	MIDI OUT - DOU-10

After selecting "F8.Y", press the [plus/YES] button to engage the MIDI function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired MIDI function, as listed below. 

NOTE
The bottom-panel HOST SELECT switch must be set to "MIDI" in order to use the MIDI connectors. When you use the TO HOST connector, set the HOST SELECT switch to the appropriate position for the type of computer you are using (see page 37). In this situation, all MIDI settings described below will have affect on the MIDI signal in and out of the TO HOST connector.
Always use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI OUT to MIDI IN terminals. Never use MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.

F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection
F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection
The MIDI system allows transmission and reception of MIDI data on 16 different channels. Multiple channels have been implemented to allow selective control of certain instruments or devices connected in series. For example, a single MIDI sequence recorder could be used to "play" two different instruments or tone generators. One of the instruments or tone generators could be set to receive only on channel 1, while the other is set to receive on channel 2. In this situation the first instrument or tone generator will respond only to channel-1 information transmitted by the sequence recorder, while the second instrument or tone generator will respond only to channel-2 information. This allows the sequence recorder to "play" two completely different parts on the receiving instruments or tone generators.
(Figure)
DOU-10 - MIDI OUT/IN	Tone Generator(Set to receive on MIDI channel 2)	MIDI THRU/IN - Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1)

In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer. A "Multi-timbre" receive mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing the Clavinova to play multi-channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer. There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception on channels 1 and 2.
Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to select the desired transmit or receive channel. The transmit channel parameter can also be turned "OFF" if you don't want the Clavinova to transmit any MIDI data. To select the multi-timbre receive mode, set the receive channel to "ALL". Select "1-2" for multi-timbre reception on channels 1 and 2 only.
Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting: transmit = "1"; receive = "ALL".

NOTE
In the dual mode first voice data is transmitted on its set channel, and in the split mode right voice data is transmitted on its set channel. In the dual mode second voice data is transmitted on the next greater channel number of the set channel, and in the split mode left voice data is transmitted on the next greater channel number of the set channel. In either mode, no data is transmitted if the transmit channel is set to "OFF".
Demo/preset song data and recorder playback data are not transmitted via MIDI.
No MIDI reception occurs when the demo/preset song mode is engaged.
Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is being played on the keyboard.

F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF
"Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is "Local Control On" since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.
Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the Clavinova keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector when notes are played on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI information received via the MIDI IN connector.
When using the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit with the Clavinova, for example, Local Control should be turned OFF when recording using the DOU-10 voices only, and ON when recording the Clavinova voices while listening to playback of the DOU-10 voices.
Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn local control "On" or "OFF". 
Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "On".
(Figure)
Clavinova - MIDI OUT/IN - DOS-10
Clavinova - AUX IN L/R OUT PUT R/L - DOS-10

F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF
Normally the Clavinova will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly numbered voice to be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). The Clavinova will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one of its voices is selected, causing the correspondingly numbered voice or program to be selected on the external MIDI device if the device is set up to receive and respond to MIDI program change numbers.
This function makes it possible to cancel program change number reception and transmission so that voices can be selected on the Clavinova without affecting the external MIDI device.
Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn program change transmission and reception "On" or "OFF". 
Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "On".

NOTE
For information on program change numbers for each of the Clavinova's voices, refer to page 44 in the MIDI Data Format section.

F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF
Normally the Clavinova will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on the corresponding channel to be affected by pedal and other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is not affected). The Clavinova also transmits MIDI control change information when one of its pedals or other appropriate controls are operated.
This function makes it possible to cancel control change data reception and transmission so that, for example, the Clavinova pedals and other controls can be operated without affecting an external MIDI device.
Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn control change transmission and reception "On" or "OFF". 
Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "On".

NOTE
For information on control changes that can be used with the Clavinova, refer to the MIDI Data Format on page 43.

F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose
This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the Clavinova to be transposed up or down in semitone increments by up to plus or minus 12 semitones. The pitch of the Clavinova itself is not affected.
Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to set the desired amount of MIDI transmit transposition. The range is from "minus12" (down one octave) through "0" (no transposition) to "12" (up one octave). 
Press the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting "0".

F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit
This function causes all the current Clavinova panel settings (selected voice, etc.) to be transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal. This is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 which will be used to control the Clavinova on playback. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will be automatically restored to the same settings when the performance is played back. 
Press the [plus/YES] button to transmit the panel/status data. "End" will appear on the LED display when the data has been successfully transmitted.

NOTE
See page 44 for list of the "Panel Data Contents" transmitted by this function.
Panel setting data that is transmitted to an external device can only be reloaded on a model of the same type. Panel setting data can also be directly transferred to or from instruments of the same model type.

F8.8: Bulk Data Dump
This function is used to transmit all data stored in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers.
Press the [plus/YES] button to begin bulk transmission. "End" will appear on the LED display when the data has been successfully transmitted.

NOTE
User song recorder data that is transmitted to an external device can only be reloaded on a model of the same type. Recorder data can also be directly transferred to or from instruments of the same model type.
The reload operation cannot be executed when the demo/preset song mode or user song recorder is in operation, or when the Function mode is engaged.
No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 

F9 Backup Functions 
After selecting "F9.Y", press the [plus/YES] button to engage the backup function sub-mode, then use the FUNCTION [Left] and [Right] buttons to select the desired backup function, as listed below. 
NOTE
The backup settings themselves, and the contents of the user song recorder memory, are always backed up.
Even if the Backup is turned on, factory presets can be recalled at any time (see page 40). The factory setting list is found on page 42.

Even if backup is turned on via one of the functions described below, the data will only be retained in memory for about 1 week if the power is not turned on during this time. If the backup period is exceeded, all settings will be reset to their default values. If you want to retain the backup settings for longer periods, be sure to turn the power switch on for a few minutes at least once a week.

F9.1: Voice
Turns backup of the voice functions listed below on or off. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn backup "On" or "OFF". 
The default backup mode is "OFF".
Voice (Keyboard, Dual, and Split)
Dual (ON/OFF, Voice, and Dual Functions for each voice combination)
Split (ON/OFF, Voice, and Split Functions for each voice combination)
Reverb (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each voice)
Effect (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each voice)
Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume)
Metronome (Beat, Volume)
Preset Song Part Cancel Volume

F9.2: MIDI
Turns backup of the MIDI functions listed below on or off. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn backup "On" or "OFF".
The default backup mode is "OFF".

Channel (Transmit, Receive)
Program Change ON/OFF
MIDI Transmit Transpose
Local ON/OFF
Control Change ON/OFF

F9.3: Tuning
Turns backup of the tuning functions listed below on or off. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn backup "On" or "OFF".
The default backup mode is "OFF".
Transpose
Tuning
Scale (including base note)

F9.4: Pedal
Turns backup of the pedal functions listed below on or off. Use the [minus/NO] and [plus/YES] buttons to turn backup "On" or "OFF". 
The default backup mode is "OFF".
Left Pedal Mode
Sustain Sample Depth
 

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