YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- 465GP (01) PDF Document

If you experience any of the following problems with your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

• It emits unusual smells or smoke.

• Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

• There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

Always follow these basic precautions to avoid physical injury or damage to your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP:

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument. Also take care that the key cover does not pinch your finger.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the key cover, panel, or keyboard. This could cause physical injury, damage to the instrument, or operational failure.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches, or connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

To avoid malfunction or damage to your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP, follow these notices:

• Do not use the instrument near a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices, as it may generate noise.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent panel disfiguration or damage to internal components. The verified operating temperature range is 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber objects on the instrument, as this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• For models with a polished finish, be cautious not to bump the surface with metal, porcelain, or other hard objects, which can cause the finish to crack or peel.

• During extreme changes in temperature or humidity, condensation may occur. If water collects on the surface, wipe it off immediately with a soft cloth to prevent damage to wooden parts.

Saved data on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. It is recommended to save important data to a USB storage device or an external device like a computer. To protect against data loss through media damage, it is also recommended to save your important data onto two separate USB storage devices.

The following accessories are included with your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP:

• Owner’s manual (this book)

• “50 greats for the Piano” (Music Book)

• My Yamaha Product User Registration (The PRODUCT ID on the sheet is needed for registration)

• AC Power Cord

• Bench (may be included or optional, depending on your locale)

The panel controls on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP have the following functions:

• [Power] switch: Turns the power on and off.

• [MASTER VOLUME] slider: Adjusts the overall volume level.

• [DEMO] button: Plays demonstration songs for each Voice.

• [TRANSPOSE] button: Shifts the pitch of the keyboard up or down.

• [REC] button: Records your keyboard performance.

• [RIGHT], [LEFT] buttons: Turns the right- and left-hand parts of a song on or off for practice.

• [PLAY/PAUSE], [STOP] buttons: Controls the playback of Preset Songs and your recorded songs.

• [SONG SELECT] button: Selects a Song to play back or record.

• [FILE] button: Manages song files, such as copying and formatting.

• [TEMPO/FUNCTION] buttons: Changes the song tempo and selects other functions.

• [METRONOME] button: Activates the metronome.

• Display: Shows current settings and values. Do not turn off the power when flashing dashes appear.

• [-/NO], [+/YES] buttons: Sets values or performs file operations. Pressing both simultaneously often restores a default value.

• Voice buttons: Selects different instrument sounds (Voices).

• [BRILLIANCE], [REVERB], [EFFECT] buttons: Adjusts the brightness of the sound and adds effects like reverb.

• [TOUCH] button: Adjusts the keyboard’s touch response.

• [I. A. CONTROL] button: Adjusts the sound quality depending on the master volume.

• [USB TO DEVICE] terminal: Connects a USB storage device for saving or playing back data.

To operate the key cover on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP:

To open the key cover:

1. Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it to the end completely. This reveals both the panel buttons and the keyboard.

To close the key cover:

1. Slide the cover toward you and gently lower it over the keys.

CAUTION:

• Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until fully opened or closed to avoid catching fingers.

• Do not place objects on the key cover, as they could fall inside the unit.

Music Rest

To raise the music rest:

1. Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go.

2. Flip down the two metal supports on the rear of the music rest.

3. Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports.

To lower the music rest:

1. Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go.

2. Raise the two metal supports at the rear of the music rest.

3. Gently lower the music rest backward until it is fully down.

Music Braces

The music braces are for holding the pages of music books in place. Swing them out from the music rest to use them, and swing them back in to store them.

To open the lid:

1. Raise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard).

2. Raise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the stay fits into the recess in the lid.

To close the lid:

1. Hold the lid stay and carefully raise the lid.

2. Hold the lid in its raised position and lower the lid stay.

3. Carefully lower the lid.

CAUTION: Ensure the lid stay is securely fitted in the recess to prevent the lid from falling. Be careful not to bump the stay while the lid is raised.

1. Connect the power cord. Insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end into a proper AC wall outlet. If your model has a voltage selector, ensure it is set correctly for your region before connecting.

2. Turn the power on. Press the [power] switch located on the right of the keyboard. The display and the power indicator will light up.

When you are ready to turn the power off, press the power switch again. The display and power indicator will turn off.

Note: If you close the key cover without turning the power off, the power indicator remains lit. Even when the instrument is turned off, a minimum level of electricity is still flowing. Unplug the AC power cord when not using the instrument for a long time or during electrical storms.

Setting the Master Volume

To adjust the overall volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located at the left of the panel. Slide it towards “MAX” to increase the volume and towards “MIN” to decrease it. Play the keyboard while you adjust to hear the result.

I.A. Control (Intelligent Acoustic Control)

I.A. Control is a function that automatically adjusts the sound quality to ensure both low and high sounds are clearly audible even at low volumes. Press the [I.A. CONTROL] button to turn this function on (lamp lights) or off. This function only affects the sound from the instrument’s speakers.

To adjust the depth of the I.A. Control, hold down the [I.A. CONTROL] button and use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons. The range is from -3 to 3. A higher value makes low and high sounds clearer at low volumes. The default setting (0) can be recalled by pressing the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together while holding the [I.A. CONTROL] button.

Using Headphones

Connect a pair of standard stereo headphones to one of the two [PHONES] jacks located under the keyboard. You can connect two pairs of headphones simultaneously. To hang your headphones, you can install the included headphone hanger using the two provided screws.

Switching the Speakers On/Off

The [SPEAKER] switch turns the internal speakers on or off with the following settings:

• NORMAL: The speakers produce sound as long as headphones are not connected.

• ON: The speakers always produce sound.

• OFF: The speakers produce no sound.

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP has three pedals that function similarly to those on an acoustic piano:

• Damper (Right) Pedal: When pressed, notes are sustained even after you release the keys. This model also features a “Half-pedal” function, allowing for subtle control over the amount of sustain, similar to a real piano.

• Sostenuto (Center) Pedal: If you play a note or chord and then press this pedal, only those specific notes will be sustained. Any notes played after the pedal is pressed will not be sustained.

• Soft (Left) Pedal: Reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. It does not affect notes that are already being sustained.

You can select from four different touch sensitivity settings by pressing the [TOUCH] button on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP. Select the one that matches your playing style.

• HARD: Requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness.

• MEDIUM: Produces a standard keyboard response (Default setting).

• SOFT: Allows maximum loudness to be produced with relatively light key pressure.

• FIXED: All notes are produced at the same volume regardless of how hard the keyboard is played (no indicators are lit).

To change the volume when FIXED is selected, hold down the [TOUCH] button and use the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons. The volume range is from 1 to 127. The default setting (64) can be recalled by pressing the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together while holding the [TOUCH] button.

1. Start the metronome: Press the [METRONOME] button. The beat indicator on the display will flash at the current tempo.

2. Adjust the tempo: Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button (the TEMPO indicator lights up), then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼▲] buttons to set the tempo from 5 to 500 beats per minute. To recall the default tempo (120), press both the [▼] and [▲] buttons simultaneously.

3. Adjust the time signature: Hold down the [METRONOME] button and use the [-/NO]/[+/YES] buttons to set the beat from 0 to 15. The first beat is accented with a bell sound. When set to “0”, only clicks are sounded.

4. Stop the metronome: Press the [METRONOME] button again.

Instrument and Bench Maintenance

• When cleaning, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, or chemical-impregnated cloths.

• For polished finishes, gently remove dust with a soft cloth. Apply commercially available piano polisher to a cloth and wipe the surface, then polish with a separate cloth, following the polisher’s instructions.

• Periodically tighten the screws of the instrument and bench.

Pedal Cleaning

• If pedals become tarnished, polish them with a compound designed for piano pedals, following the product’s instructions.

Tuning

• The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP does not require tuning; it always stays perfectly in tune.

Transporting

• The instrument can be moved as is (assembled) or disassembled. Transport the keyboard horizontally; do not lean it against a wall or stand it on its side.

• Avoid excessive vibration or shock during transport.

• When moving the assembled instrument, ensure all screws are properly tightened.

To play various musical instrument sounds on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP, simply press one of the Voice buttons on the control panel. Try playing the keyboard to hear the selected sound. The loudness of the Voice will change depending on how hard you play the keyboard for most Voices.

1. Enter Demo Mode: Press the [DEMO] button. The Voice button indicators will flash in sequence.

2. Select a Song: Press one of the Voice buttons to start playback of all Demo Songs, beginning with the song for that Voice. If you wait a short while without pressing any button, the GRAND PIANO 1 Demo Song will begin automatically.

3. Stop the Demo: To stop playback and exit Demo mode, press the [DEMO] or [STOP] button. To pause a Demo Song, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

[BRILLIANCE]

Press the [BRILLIANCE] button to change the tonality of the sound. The available settings are BRIGHT, NORMAL, and MELLOW.

[REVERB]

Press the [REVERB] button to add digital reverb effects for a realistic acoustic ambience. The types include ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, and STAGE. To adjust the reverb depth (0-20), hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons.

[EFFECT]

Press the [EFFECT] button to select an effect to enhance the sound. The types include CHORUS, PHASER, TREMOLO, and ROTARY SP. To adjust the effect depth (0-20), hold down the [EFFECT] button and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons.

Transposition allows you to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone units.

1. To adjust the transposition amount, hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons. The range is from -12 (down one octave) to +12 (up one octave).

2. To turn transposition on or off, press the [TRANSPOSE] button. The lamp will flash when the function is on. The lamp is off if the transposition amount is 0.

The default setting (0) can be recalled by holding down the [TRANSPOSE] button and pressing both the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together.

Dual mode lets you play two different Voices at the same time across the entire keyboard.

1. Call up Dual mode: Press two Voice buttons at the same time. The indicators for both selected Voices will light up, and Dual mode will be active. Play the keyboard to hear the combined sound.

2. Exit Dual mode: To return to the normal single-Voice play mode, press any single Voice button.

You can access other Dual mode functions, such as volume balance and octave settings, in the Function mode.

Split mode enables you to play one Voice with your left hand and a different Voice with your right hand.

1. Call up Split mode: This function is not available on the CLP-465GP model.

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP can play back two main kinds of songs: MIDI Songs and Audio Songs.

• MIDI Songs: These are performance data (which keys are played, timing, strength) rather than actual sound recordings. They use less memory and can be easily edited.

• Audio Songs: These are recordings of the actual performed sound, similar to a recording on a cassette tape. They can be played on portable music players.

Compatible Data Formats:

• SMF (Standard MIDI File) Formats 0 and 1: A common and widely compatible MIDI format.

• ESEQ: A format compatible with many Yamaha MIDI devices and software.

• WAV format (.wav): A common audio file format. The instrument can play 44.1kHz/16bit stereo WAV files.

Song Locations (Drives):

Songs are stored in different memory locations, indicated by the lamps above the [SONG SELECT] button:

1. Select a Song Drive: If using a USB storage device, connect it first. Press the [SONG SELECT] button repeatedly until the lamp for the desired drive (PRESET, USER MIDI, USB MIDI, or USB AUDIO) is lit.

2. Select a Song: Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select a specific song number, “rnd” (random playback), or “ALL” (sequential playback).

3. Start Playback: Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. The display will show the current measure number (for MIDI songs) or playing time (for Audio songs).

4. During Playback:

• Adjust Tempo (MIDI Songs): Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button, then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼▲] buttons.

• Pause: Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Press it again to resume.

• Rewind/Fast Forward: Use the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons.

5. Stop Playback: Press the [STOP] button.

For MIDI songs that are divided into right-hand and left-hand parts (like the Preset Songs), you can turn off one part to practice it while the other plays back.

1. Select a MIDI Song.

2. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice. When a song is selected, both the [RIGHT] and [LEFT] lamps are lit. Press the button for the part you want to practice to turn its lamp off. For example, to practice the right-hand part, press the [RIGHT] button to turn its playback off.

3. Start playback. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. You will hear the part that is still turned on.

4. Play along and practice the part you turned off, using the playback as a guide.

5. Stop playback by pressing the [STOP] or [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

This function allows you to repeatedly play a specific section of a MIDI Song, which is useful for practicing difficult phrases.

1. Start playback of the MIDI Song you want to practice.

2. Set the start point (A): At the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat, hold down the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. “A -” will appear on the display, and the A point will be set.

3. Set the end point (B): At the end of the phrase you want to repeat, hold down the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again. “A – b” will appear on the display. As soon as the B point is set, the song will automatically loop back to the A point and start repeat playback.

4. Stop playback by pressing the [STOP] button.

Canceling the A and B points: Hold down the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again, or simply select a different song.

You can quickly record your performance as either a MIDI or Audio song.

1. Select a destination drive. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to choose the drive where you want to save the recording: USER MIDI (internal memory), USB MIDI (USB device), or USB AUDIO (USB device).

2. Select a song number. Use the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons to select an empty song number for your new recording. If you select a number that already contains data, the new recording will overwrite it.

3. Select Voice and other parameters. Choose your desired instrument Voice and set other parameters like time signature before recording.

4. Call up Record mode. Press the [REC] button. The [REC] and part lamps will flash red, and the [PLAY/PAUSE] lamp will flash at the current tempo.

5. Start recording.

• For MIDI Recording: Recording starts automatically when you play a note on the keyboard. To start with an empty measure, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

• For Audio Recording: Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.

6. Stop recording. Press either the [STOP] or [REC] button. The data will be saved, and “End” will appear on the display.

7. Play back the recording. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to listen to your performance.

This procedure deletes parts of a User Song (MIDI) stored in the instrument’s internal memory. To delete both parts, you must perform the operation on each part.

1. Select a User Song to delete. Press the [SONG SELECT] button until the USER MIDI lamp is lit, then use the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons to select the song.

2. Call up Record mode. Press the [REC] button.

3. Select a part to delete. Press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button. The lamp of the selected part will flash red.

4. Delete the selected part. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button, and then immediately press the [STOP] button without playing the keyboard. All previously recorded data for that part will be deleted, and its lamp will turn off.

5. Repeat for the other part if you wish to delete the entire song.

With MIDI recording, you can change settings like the Voice or tempo even after the performance has been recorded.

1. Select a User Song. Choose the User Song (in USER MIDI or USB MIDI) that you wish to edit.

2. Change the settings. Use the panel buttons to make the desired changes. For example, to change the Voice, simply press a different Voice button. To change the tempo, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button and use the ▼▲ buttons.

3. Call up Record mode and select a part. Press the [REC] button, then press either the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button. The lamp of the selected part will flash red.

4. Save the changed settings. Simultaneously hold down the [REC] button and press the [STOP] button. Dashes will appear on the display while the data is being saved, followed by “End”. The changes are now saved to the song data.

NOTICE: In step 3, be careful not to press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button or a key on the keyboard, as this will start a new recording and erase the existing data.

You can perform various file operations for songs on a connected USB storage device using the File mode on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP.

• Convert a MIDI Song to an Audio Song: This converts a MIDI song to a .WAV audio file on the USB device.

• Copy a User Song from the instrument to USB: This copies a User Song from the internal memory to the USB device as a MIDI file.

• Delete a Song on the USB device: This deletes a song file from the USB device.

• Format a USB storage device: This erases all data on the USB device and prepares it for use with the instrument.

To access these functions, connect a USB device and press the [FILE] button repeatedly to cycle through the available operations, which are indicated by the lamps above the [SONG SELECT] button (MIDI TO AUDIO, COPY TO USB, DEL./FORMAT).

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP to a computer using a USB A-to-B cable.

1. Turn off the power to the instrument.

2. Turn on the computer and quit any open applications.

3. Connect the USB cable from the instrument’s USB [TO HOST] terminal to a USB port on your computer.

4. Turn on the power to the instrument. The necessary driver should install automatically the first time you connect.

Connecting to External MIDI Devices

Use standard MIDI cables to connect external devices like sequencers or sound modules to the MIDI [IN], [OUT], and [THRU] terminals on the instrument.

• MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI messages from another device.

• MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument.

• MIDI [THRU]: Relays MIDI messages received at the MIDI [IN] terminal.

The Function mode allows you to make detailed settings for various parameters.

1. Call up the Function mode. Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button so that its FUNCTION indicator lights. A function number (e.g., F**.**) will appear on the display.

2. Select a function number. Use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼▲] buttons to select the desired function number (refer to the Function Parameter List in the owner’s manual).

3. Set the parameter. Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to change the value of the selected function. To reset the function to its initial setting, press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously.

4. Exit the Function mode. Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button again so that its TEMPO indicator lights.

You can set certain parameters to be backed up so they are not lost when the power is turned off. You can also save and load a complete backup of settings and user songs to a USB memory device.

Parameter Backup

In the Function mode, you can turn backup ON or OFF for different categories of settings (Voice, MIDI, Tuning, Others). When backup is ON for a category, the settings in that category are retained when the power is turned off.

Data Backup (Save/Load to USB)

This function combines your main settings and all songs in the USER MIDI drive into a single backup file (.bup) on a USB memory device.

1. Connect a USB storage device.

2. Call up the Function mode and select the function number for Save or Load.

3. Press the [+/YES] button to execute the operation (press twice for Load). “End” will appear when complete.

NOTICE: Do not turn off the power during a backup save or load operation, as data may be lost.

To restore the factory-programmed settings on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-465GP, while holding down the C7 key (the right-most key on the keyboard), press the power switch to turn the power on. This operation erases backup data in the instrument (including backup settings in the Function mode) and restores the factory defaults. User Songs and external Songs stored in internal memory will be retained.

NOTICE: Do not turn off the power while “CLr” is shown in the display, as this may delete all song data.

To turn off a message, press the [-/NO] button.

Assembly Precautions

• Assemble on a hard, flat floor with ample space.

• Be careful not to confuse parts and install them in the correct orientation.

• Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.

• Use only the included screws of the specified sizes.

• Tighten all screws upon completing assembly.

How to Position the Main Unit

• Spread a large soft cloth, such as a blanket, on the floor.

• With the key cover closed, place the unit on the cloth with the keyboard side on the bottom.

• Lean the unit against a wall so that it will not fall or slip. Place a soft cloth against the wall to protect the instrument and the wall from scratches.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Assembly Steps for CLP-465GP

1. Attach the two front legs and one rear leg. Refer to the diagram to verify the orientation of the legs. Install and tighten four 6 x 40 mm screws on each leg, starting with the front legs.

2. Install the pedal box.

• Remove the twist tie that affixes the pedal cord to the upper portion of the pedal box.

• Align the cord with the groove on the unit, and attach the pedal box using four 6 x 20 mm screws.

• Insert the pedal cord plug into the pedal connector. Insert the plug so the arrow side faces front (toward the keyboard).

• Attach the cord holder on the unit and use it to affix the pedal cord.

3. Raise the unit to the standing position. Use the front legs as support to raise the unit. Be careful not to hold the key cover when raising the unit.

4. Connect the power cord.

• If your model features a voltage selector, set it to the appropriate voltage.

• Insert the AC power cord plug into the power connector on the bottom of the right leg.

5. Set the adjuster. Rotate the adjuster on the bottom of the pedal box until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface.

6. Attach the headphone hanger. Use the two included screws (4 x 10 mm) to attach the hanger as shown in the illustration.

After Assembly Checks

• Check for any leftover parts.

• Ensure the instrument is clear of doors or other fixtures.

• Check for any rattling noises when shaken; tighten screws if necessary.

• Check that the pedal box does not rattle or give way.

• Ensure power and pedal cords are securely inserted.

• If the unit creaks or is unsteady, re-check and retighten all screws.