YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP (01) PDF Document

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP features Binaural Sampling and Stereophonic Optimizer technologies for realistic natural piano sound through headphones.

When “CFX Grand” or “Bösendorfer” is selected, connecting headphones automatically enables binaural sampling sound, giving the impression of being immersed in the sound, as if it was actually emanating from the piano.

When other piano Voices are selected, the Stereophonic Optimizer effect reproduces a natural sound distance.

This function is turned on by default. When the “Speaker” setting is On, this function will always be disabled. It is recommended to set this function to “OFF” in the following situations:

Playing the piano sound of this instrument with an external powered speaker system, while monitoring the sound output from this instrument on connected headphones.

Making an audio recording while using headphones, and then playing that recorded audio Song through speakers of this instrument. (Make sure to turn off these functions before audio recording.)

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP is equipped with three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left).

Damper pedal (right pedal): When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play have a longer sustain. When you select a Voice in the Piano group, pressing the damper pedal activates the VRM to accurately recreate the unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings.

Half-pedal function: This instrument also has a Half-pedal function which allows you to use half-damper techniques, in which the damper is pressed somewhere between all the way down and all the way up. In this half-damper state (on a real piano), the damper felts only partially mute the strings. The Half-pedal function on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP lets you delicately and expressively control the damper muting, and create subtle nuances in your performance, by finely controlling the point at which pressure on the pedal affects the damper muting.

GP Response Damper Pedal: The damper pedal of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP is the GP Response Damper Pedal. This special pedal has been designed to provide enhanced tactile response and, when pressed, is much closer in feel to the pedal of an actual grand piano.

Sostenuto pedal (center pedal): If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as the pedal is held. All subsequent notes will not sustain.

Soft pedal (left pedal): The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect notes that are already playing when it is pressed. In order to apply this effect, play notes after pressing the pedal.

To select Voices on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [VOICE] button to call up the Voice group list.

2. Press the [u] or [d] button to select a Voice group.

Users can change the time that elapses until the control panel turns off, or set it to remain on indefinitely. Users can also set the operation sound to off. For details on these settings, refer to “Auto Backlight Off” or “Touch Panel Sound” in the System Menu.

To play the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP with two Grand Piano Voices directly from the panel:

1. Press the [CFX GRAND] button or the [BÖSENDORFER] button to select the piano type. A Voice is called up from the selected Voice button and its name appears on the Voice display.

2. Play the Keyboard.

To select Other Piano Voices, press the [<][>] buttons to select other piano Voices than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer.” You can also select other Voices by pressing the [VOICE] button.

To customize the sound and touch response of Piano Voices on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP using the Piano Room feature:

1. Press the [PIANO ROOM] button to call up the Piano Room display.

2. Press the [u]/[d] buttons to select items.

3. Press the [<]/[>] buttons to change the settings.

4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Piano Room display.

The following parameters can be adjusted in the Piano Room of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

To listen to Voice Demos on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song list display.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Demo,” and then press the [>] button to call up the next display.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired Voice Demo, and then press the [>] button to call up the Demo display. The currently selected Voice Demo name is shown in the display.

4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.

5. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback. The Voice Demo stops automatically when Voice Demo playback reaches the end.

To adjust the brilliance of the sound on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated in the Owner’s Manual.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Sound.”

Press the [>] button to call up the next display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Brilliance.”

Press the [>] button to call up the next display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the value.

To reset the default setting, hold down the [FUNCTION] button.

To set a custom EQ on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Select “User” in the “Brilliance” display (following step 1-5 of adjusting brilliance), and then press the [>] button. A display in which you can set the gain for three frequency bands appears.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a band, then use [u]/[d] buttons to boost or cut it.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “User” display.

To play two Voices simultaneously (Dual) on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button once to enter the Dual mode. The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button changes to orange.

2. Select the Voices for layering.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice 1) in the display.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons or the [VOICE] button to select the desired Voice. If using the [VOICE] button, press the [>] button to select a Voice, and then return to the previous display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice 2), and then select a Voice in the same way.

3. Play the keyboard.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Dual mode. The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button returns to white.

To split the keyboard range and play two different Voices (Split Mode) on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button twice to enter the Split mode. The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button changes to orange.

2. Select a Voice for the right-hand area and left-hand area.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R) in the display.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons or the [VOICE] button to select the desired Voice. If using the [VOICE] button, press the [>] button to select a Voice, and then return to the previous display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice L), and select a Voice in the same way.

3. Play the keyboard.

To change the Split Point, hold down the [DUAL/SPLIT] button, and press the key you wish to assign as the Split Point.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Split mode. The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button returns to white.

To use Dual and Split simultaneously on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button three times to turn the Dual and Split modes on. The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button changes to orange.

2. Select the Voices for layering and for the left-hand area.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R1) in the display.

Use the [<]/[>] buttons or the [VOICE] button to select the desired Voice. If using the [VOICE] button, press the [>] button to select a Voice, and then return to the previous display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to highlight (Voice R2) and (Voice L), and select Voices in the same way.

3. Play the keyboard.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Dual and Split mode. The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button returns to white.

To enable Duo mode on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, and then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated in the Owner’s Manual.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Keyboard.”

Press the [>] button to call up the next display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Duo.”

Press the [>] button to select “On.”

The color of the [DUAL/SPLIT] button changes to orange.

2. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the menu display. “[Duo]” is shown in the Voice display while Duo mode is on.

3. Play the keyboard.

4. Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button to exit from the Duo mode.

In Duo mode on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, the pedal function changes as follows:

To start the metronome on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [METRONOME] button to start the metronome. This calls up the Tempo display, from which you can adjust the tempo.

To stop the metronome:

2. Press the [METRONOME] button to stop the metronome. To close the Tempo display, press the [EXIT] button.

To adjust the tempo on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to adjust the tempo value (number of beats per minute).

To reset tempo to the default setting, hold down the [FUNCTION] button.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to close the Tempo display.

To set the metronome time signature on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Time Sig.” and then press the [>] button.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select the desired time signature.

4. Turn the “Bell” setting on. The Metronome plays back according to the selected Time Signature with the Bell sound on the first beat of each measure.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to close the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display.

The tempo is displayed as “note type=xxx”. Selecting the Time Signature changes the available parameters as follows:

To play the keyboard along with Rhythm Playback on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [RHYTHM] button to start Rhythm playback. Intro playback starts followed by the Rhythm playback.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to call up the desired Rhythm.

3. Play the keyboard along with Rhythm playback. The instrument will automatically create appropriate accompaniment bass sound while you play, based on the chords you play. The default setting of the bass sound is “On.” If you don’t want to have the bass accompaniment sound, set it to “Off.” Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display, and make the settings in “Bass.”

4. To stop Rhythm playback, press the [RHYTHM] button again. The Rhythm will automatically stop after an Ending is played.

5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Rhythm display.

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP can play back the following types of Songs:

Preset Voice Demo Songs (Voice Demo).

Preset Songs: 50 classical Preset Songs (“50 Classical”) and 303 Lesson Songs (“Lesson”).

Your own recorded Songs.

Commercially available MIDI Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File). The maximum size for playback on this instrument is approx. 500KB per single MIDI Song.

Commercially available Audio Song data: Wav (file extension = .wav with 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit resolution, stereo, and maximum 80 minutes length).

To play back Songs on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. If you want to play back a Song in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing Song data to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand. Audio files to be played must be on a USB flash drive.

2. Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song List display, then select the desired category using [u]/[d] buttons. Select the desired one from “50 Classical,” “Lesson,” “User” or “USB” referring to the category descriptions below:

3. Press the [>] button to display the Songs in the specified category, and then select a desired Song using the [u]/[d] buttons. When “User” or “USB” category is selected, the icon indicating Song types are shown to the left of the Song name.

4. Press the [>] button to select the desired Song. The Song display lets you to see the currently selected Song name and its category name.

5. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. The current position of the Song playback will be shown.

6. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback. Even if you don’t press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button, the Song stops automatically when Song playback reaches the end.

To rewind/fast forward on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to move back or forth through the Song (in bars or seconds), while the Song display is shown. Holding the corresponding button scrolls backward/forward continuously.

To return to the top of the Song, hold down the [FUNCTION] button.

To adjust the playback tempo of a Song on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display. For a MIDI Song, press the [TEMPO] button during Song playback or while the Song display is shown. For an Audio Song, press the [TEMPO] button during Song playback.

2. Change the Tempo value using the [<]/[>] buttons. To recall the original tempo (the tempo particular to the Song), hold down the [FUNCTION] button. When an Audio Song is selected, the tempo range is between 75% – 125%. 100% is the original tempo value. Higher values result in a faster tempo.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Tempo display.

To practice a one-hand part using the Part Cancel Function for MIDI Songs on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Select a Song for practicing. Song categories “50 Classical” and “Lesson” are recommended for this.

2. Select a part you want to practice, then set the part to off. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display, then select the highlighted item in each display as illustrated in the Owner’s Manual.

In the “L/R” display, select the part (track) you want to mute for practicing. Select “R” for practicing the right-hand part, or “L” for the left-hand part.

3. Use the [>] button to select “Off” for the selected part.

4. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play and practice the part you just muted.

5. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback.

There are three Repeat items available on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

AB Repeat: Play a MIDI Song repeatedly by designating a specific range within the Song.

Phrase Repeat: Play a MIDI Song repeatedly by designating a phrase or phrases within the Song.

Song Repeat: Play a MIDI/Audio Song repeatedly, or play all MIDI/Audio Songs saved in a designated folder repeatedly in order or in random order.

To use AB Repeat or Song Repeat:

1. Select a Song to be played back.

2. Call up the Repeat display. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display. Select “Repeat,” then press the [>] button.

3. In the Repeat display, select a desired item using the [u]/[d] buttons, then press the [>] button. Select “A – B” for AB Repeat or “Song” for Song Repeat.

4. Set in the appropriate setting display.

For AB Repeat:

4-1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Song playback.

4-2. Press the [>] button at the starting point (A) of the range to be repeated.

4-3. Press the [>] button again at the ending point (B). After an automatic lead-in, the range from Point A to Point B is played back repeatedly.

5. To turn off the Repeat function, press the [>] button while “Repeat Off” is highlighted, or select another Song.

For Song Repeat:

4-1. Select the desired Repeat type using the [u]/[d] buttons in the setting display.

4-2. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Repeat playback. Icons corresponding to each Repeat setting are shown on the Song display.

5. To turn off the Repeat function, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again to stop playback, and then select “Off” in step 4-1.

To adjust the volume balance on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display. Select “Volume,” and then press the [>] button.

2. When a MIDI Song is selected, select “Song – Keyboard” or “Song L – R” using the [u]/[d] buttons, then press the [>] button to call up the setting display.

When an Audio Song is selected, use the [<]/[>] buttons to set the Audio playback volume. After setting the value, go on to step 4.

3. Adjust the Volume balance by using the [<]/[>] buttons.

4. Press the [EXIT] button twice to exit from the “Song” menu display.

Users can assign the Song Play/Pause function to the center or the left pedal on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP. To do this, press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, and then select “Pedal” → “Play/Pause” to make the assignment.

Users can shift the pitch of Song playback up or down in semitone intervals on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display → “Transpose.”

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP allows recording performance using two methods: MIDI Recording and Audio Recording.

MIDI Recording: Recorded performances are saved to the instrument or a USB flash drive as an SMF (format 0) MIDI file. This method is useful for re-recording specific sections, editing parameters like Voice, or recording to each Track one by one (up to 16 tracks).

Audio Recording: Recorded performances are saved to a USB flash drive as an Audio file in stereo WAV format of normal CD quality resolution (44.1 kHz/16 bit). This data can be played with portable music players or computers. Audio input from external devices is also recorded.

The available recording techniques include:

Quick MIDI Recording: This method lets you start recording most quickly. Your performance will be recorded and saved to the “User” category in this instrument’s internal memory.

MIDI Recording – Independent Tracks: This lets you record the right, left and extra parts separately. You can record up to sixteen parts separately.

MIDI Recording to the USB Flash Drive: This method is useful when you want to overwrite an already recorded MIDI Song in the USB flash drive or create a New MIDI Song on the USB flash drive.

Audio Recording to the USB Flash Drive: This method lets you record your performance as Audio data to the USB flash drive connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

To perform a Quick MIDI Recording on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Make the necessary settings such as Voice selection and time signature. Before starting, select a Voice for keyboard performance, turn Dual/Split/Duo on or off, set the tempo and time signature of the Metronome/Rhythm, then select a Reverb/Chorus/Effect type.

2. Press the [REC] (Record) button to enter the Recording mode. A blank new Song for recording is automatically set. The [PLAY/PAUSE] button will flash at the current tempo. To exit, press [REC] again.

3. Play the keyboard (or press [PLAY/PAUSE]) to start recording. To record an empty section, press [PLAY/PAUSE]. To start recording as soon as a Rhythm starts, press [RHYTHM] when a Rhythm is selected.

4. After finishing performance, press the [REC] (Record) button again to stop recording. This exits Recording mode and calls up the display for saving data.

5. To save, press the [>] button while “Save” is highlighted. After saving, “Save Completed” appears and the Song is named “USERSONGxxx” and saved in “User” category.

6. To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

Data that can be recorded to MIDI Songs on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP includes:

Data for each Track:

Note data (your keyboard performance)

Voice selection

Pedal operations (Damper/Soft/Sostenuto)

Reverb Depth

Chorus Depth

Effect Depth

Sound brightness — “Brightness”

Resonance effect setting — “HarmonicContent”

Octave

Volume setting for each Voice — “Volume”

Pan for each Voice

Detune

Touch Sensitivity

Grand Expression Modeling data

Data commonly for all Tracks:

Scale

Tempo

Time Signature

Reverb Type

Chorus Type

Effect Type

To perform MIDI Recording on independent tracks on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Execute the same operations as in step 1 and step 2 of Quick MIDI Recording to enter the Recording mode with a new blank Song selected.

2. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a Recording Track. When recording the Rhythm first, it is automatically recorded to Tracks 9–11. When Dual/Split/Duo is on, R1 Voice performance is recorded to the selected Track, R2 Voice performance to Track 6 plus the selected Track, and L Voice performance of Split/Duo to Track 3 plus the selected Track.

3. Play the keyboard to start recording. To record Rhythm playback first, press [RHYTHM]. To record an empty section, press [PLAY/PAUSE].

4. After finishing performance, press [REC] again to stop recording.

5. To save, press the [>] button while “Save” is highlighted.

6. To hear recorded performance, press [PLAY/PAUSE].

7. To record another Track, enter the Song Recording mode again. Press and hold [REC] for a second to list Recording Target Songs. Use [d] to select existing MIDI Song (4th item), then press [>] to enter recording mode.

8. Record performance to another track by repeating steps 2–6, selecting a track with no recorded data in step 2, and playing the keyboard while listening to already recorded data in step 3.

To perform MIDI Recording to a USB Flash Drive on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Select a MIDI Song as Recording target, then enter the Recording mode.

If you want to record an additional Track to an already recorded MIDI Song, select the desired MIDI Song in the USB flash drive. If you want to record from scratch, skip this step.

Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs.

From the Recording Target Songs, select “New Song (USB)” or the MIDI Song selected previously (4th item below) using the [u]/[d] buttons, then press the [>] button to enter the Recording mode.

3. Execute the Recording operation, then save the recorded performance.

When you want to record additionally to the currently selected MIDI Song, or record to a specified track on a blank MIDI Song: Execute steps 2 – 8 in “MIDI Recording—Independent Tracks.”

When you want to quick record to a blank MIDI Song: Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording.”

To perform Audio Recording to a USB Flash Drive on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “New Audio (USB)” then press the [>] button.

4. Execute steps 3 – 6 in “Quick MIDI Recording.” Unlike with MIDI Recording, the elapsed time is shown on the display while Audio Recording is being executed.

To re-record a MIDI Song in parts on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Set the parameters which determine how recording starts and stops.

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Recording” menu display.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “RecStart,” then select the value which determines how recording starts by using the [>] button.

Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “RecEnd,” then select the value which determines how recording stops by using the [>] button.

2. Press the [SONG/DEMO] button to call up the Song List display.

3. Select the desired MIDI Song.

4. Specify the start point you wish to re-record. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the playback position (measure number) to the desired point. Alternately, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback, then press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button again slightly prior to the desired point.

5. Press and hold the [REC] (Record) button for a second to call up the display which lists the Recording Target Songs, then select the 4th item (Song selected in step 3), then press the [>] button to enter the recording mode.

6. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to select a Track for re-recording.

7. Play the keyboard or press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.

8. Press the [REC] (Record) button to stop recording.

9. Save the recorded performance by following step 5 in the Quick MIDI Recording section.

10. To hear the recorded performance, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.

To change the tempo of a previously recorded MIDI Song on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.

2. Press the [TEMPO] button to call up the Tempo display, then set the desired Tempo.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display, then select “Edit,” then press the [>] button to call up the next display. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Tempo Change,” then press the [>] button to call up the next display.

4. Apply the selected Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data. Press the [d] button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [>] button to apply the new Tempo value to the current MIDI Song data.

5. When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display, and the Tempo Change display will be restored after a while. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu display.

To change the Voice of a previously recorded MIDI Song on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Select the MIDI Song you wish to change.

2. Select the desired Voice.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display, then select “Edit,” then press the [>] button to call up the next display. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Voice Change,” then press the [>] button to call up the next display.

4. Press the [>] button to call up the setting display, then select the desired Track using the [u]/[d] buttons.

5. Apply the Voice selected in step 2 for the Track selected in step 4 to the current MIDI Song data. Press the [<] button to return to the Voice Change display. Press the [d] button to highlight “Execute,” then press the [>] button to apply the new Voice to the current MIDI Song data.

6. When this operation is completed, “Completed” is shown on the display, and the Voice Change display will be restored after a while. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “Song” menu display.

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP’s “File” menu enables various operations on Song files recorded on the instrument or commercially available. To connect a USB flash drive, refer to the section “Precautions when using the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.”

Song types are indicated by the category name and icon in the Song display. The following chart shows Song types and restrictions on File operations:

As for a MIDI Song in the “User” category in the instrument, you can Copy/Move it only to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash drive. Selecting a MIDI Song from “User” for copying/moving automatically specifies the USER FILES folder as the destination. As for a MIDI Song in a USB flash drive, you can Copy/Move it to the “User” category in the instrument.

To perform basic Song file operations on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Connect the appropriate USB flash drive containing the desired files to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Select a Song for handling.

3. Call up the File mode. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “Song” menu display. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “File” then press the [>] button. Select the desired operation from “Delete,” “Copy,” “Move,” “MIDI to Audio” or “Rename.” From here, if you wish to close the File mode, press the [EXIT] button once or twice.

4. Execute the selected operation (Delete, Copy, Move, MIDI to Audio, or Rename).

5. Press the [EXIT] button to close the File mode.

To delete Song files on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. While “Delete” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call up the setting display.

2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, and then press the [>] button. After the Song is deleted, the display returns to the Song List display.

To copy Song files on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. While “Copy” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call up the setting display.

2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing [d] button, then press the [>] button. The selected Song will be copied to the destination with the same name as the copy source file.

To move Song files on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. While “Move” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call up the setting display.

2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing the [d] button, then press the [>] button. The selected Song will be moved to the destination and the display returns to the Song list display.

A MIDI Song in the “User” memory of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP or on a USB flash drive can be converted to an Audio Song then saved to the USER FILES folder on a USB flash drive.

To convert a MIDI Song to an Audio Song:

1. While “MIDI to Audio” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call up the setting display.

2. Highlight “Execute” by pressing the [d] button, then press the [>] button. This operation starts playback and conversion from MIDI to Audio. After conversion, a message “Convert completed” will be shown and the display returns to Song List display.

To rename files on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. While “Rename” is highlighted, press the [>] button to call up the setting display.

2. Assign a name to the Song. Use the [<]/[>] buttons to move the cursor highlight (underline). Use the [u]/[d] buttons to change the character at the current cursor position. Pressing the [REC] button will delete the character at the current cursor position. A Song name can contain up to 46 characters.

3. Press the [FUNCTION] button. After the Song is renamed, the display returns to the Song List display where the renamed Song can be selected.

Users can connect the headphone jack of an audio player, such as a smartphone or portable audio player, to the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP’s [AUX IN] jack. Audio playback on the connected device is output from the built-in speakers of this instrument.

The AUX OUT [L/L+R]/[R] jacks on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP let you connect the instrument to external powered speaker systems for playing in larger venues at higher volumes.

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP’s [MASTER VOLUME] setting will affect the sound that is output from AUX OUT jacks. When the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP’s AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external speaker and you want to turn off the speaker sound of the Clavinova, switch the “speaker” parameter to off via the “System” menu: “Utility” → “Speaker.”

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP features a built-in USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below:

The rating of the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal is a maximum of 5V/500mA. Do not connect USB devices having a rating above this, since this can cause damage to the instrument itself.

When connecting a USB device to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, make sure that the connector on the device is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction.

Avoid connecting or disconnecting the USB device during playback/recording and file management operations (such as Save, Copy, Delete and Format), or when accessing the USB device. Failure to observe this may result in “freezing” of the operation of the instrument or corruption of the USB device and the data.

When connecting then disconnecting the USB device (and vice versa), make sure to wait a few seconds between the two operations.

Compatible USB devices with the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP include:

USB flash drive

USB hub

USB wireless LAN adaptor UD-WL01 (sold separately; may not be available in some areas)

Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used.

The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB devices that you purchase.

Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can be used on this instrument, USB 1.1 devices cannot be used.

The MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] terminals on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP are used to connect external MIDI devices, such as a synthesizer or a sequencer.

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

MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI messages generated on this instrument to another MIDI device.

MIDI [THRU]: Simply relays the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN.

By connecting a computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal via a USB cable, users can transfer MIDI data or Audio data between the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP and the computer.

The USB Audio Interface function provides the following advantages:

Playing back audio data with high sound quality: This gives direct, clear sound with less noise and deterioration than from the [AUX IN] jack.

Recording performance on the instrument as audio data: Users can use recording software or music production software to record performances as audio data playable on the computer or smart device.

The Audio Loopback function on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP allows users to set whether audio sound input from a connected computer or smart device is output to the computer or smart device along with the performance played on the instrument.

To output the audio input sound, set the Audio Loopback to “On.” For example, if you want to record the audio input sound as well as the sound played on the instrument by using the computer or the smart device, set this to “On.” If you intend to record only the sound played on the instrument by using the computer or the smart device, set this to “Off.”

Users can connect the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP to a smart device in the following ways:

Using a compatible smart device app: Connect the device to this instrument via Bluetooth or other methods. For details on connecting using an app like “Smart Pianist,” refer to information about the connection wizard.

Listening to audio played back on a smart device through the speakers of this instrument (Bluetooth Audio function): Connect the device to this instrument via Bluetooth.

Transmitting/receiving audio data (USB Audio Interface function): Connect the device to this instrument’s USB [TO HOST] terminal via a USB cable.

To listen to audio data from a smart device through the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP using Bluetooth Audio Function:

1. Hold down the [ ] (Bluetooth) button for 3 seconds. The pop-up window will appear, indicating that the instrument is standing by for pairing. To cancel pairing, press [EXIT].

2. On the smart device, set the Bluetooth function to on and select “CLP-XXX AUDIO” from the connection list. After pairing is completed, the connection status will be shown in the display.

3. Play back audio data on the smart device to confirm that the built-in speakers of the instrument can output the audio sound. When turning on the instrument next time, the last-connected smart device will connect automatically if Bluetooth is on for both devices. If not, select the instrument’s model name from the smart device’s connection list.

By default, the Bluetooth function on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP is on right after turning the instrument’s power on. To switch the Bluetooth function On/Off:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, then select “Bluetooth.” Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Confirm that “Bluetooth” is selected.

2. Press the [>] button to switch on/off. To exit, press the [EXIT] button.

To connect the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP via Wireless LAN (Infrastructure Mode):

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, then select “Utility.” Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Select “Wireless LAN.” Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Select “Select Network.”

2. Press the [>] button to call up the network list. For a network with a lock icon, you need to enter the proper password.

3. Connect the instrument to the Network.

Select the desired network, then press the [>] button. The name of the selected network will be fully shown in the display.

Press the [>] button. For a network without a lock icon, connecting starts. For a network with a lock icon, enter the proper password. After entering, press [FUNCTION] to finalize. Connecting starts automatically. When connection is successful, “Completed” is shown and returns to “Select Network” display.

4. Connect the smart device to the access point.

To set up Automatic Wireless LAN connection by WPS on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. Press the WPS button on the USB wireless LAN adaptor more than 3 seconds, and press the WPS button on your access point within two minutes. When connection is successful, “Completed” is shown and the Voice display is shown.

2. Connect the smart device to the access point.

To manually set up Wireless LAN connection on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. To call up the network list, perform steps 1–2 in “Displaying the Wireless LAN Networks and connecting to a Network.”

2. Select “Other” at the bottom of the network list, then press the [>] button.

3. Set the SSID, Security and Password to the same as the settings on the access point.

Select the “SSID” then press the [>] button to call up the display for SSID input, then enter the SSID. Press the [FUNCTION] button to finalize the setting.

Select “Security” then press the [>] button to call up the Security list. Select the security then return to the “Other” display by pressing the [<] button.

Select “Password,” then set the password in the same way as SSID.

4. Select “Connect >” at the bottom of the display shown in step 3, then press the [>] button to start connecting. When connection is successful, “Completed” is shown and returns to the “Select Network” display.

5. Connect the smart device to the access point.

To connect the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP by the Accesspoint Mode for Wireless LAN:

1. Make sure to connect the USB wireless LAN adaptor (sold separately) to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. Switch the instrument to the “Accesspoint Mode.”

Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the “System” menu display, then select “Utility.” Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Select “Wireless LAN Option.” Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Select “Wireless LAN Mode.” Press the [>] button to call up the next display. Select “Accesspoint Mode.”

When mode change is successful, “Completed” is shown in the display, operation returns to the Wireless LAN Mode display.

2. Set SSID, Security, Password and Channel.

From the “System” menu display, select “Utility” → “Wireless LAN” in each display.

Set the SSID, Security, Password and Channel. Select and enter each value/setting in the same way as in step 3 of “Manual Setup.”

3. Save the setting. Select “Save >” at the bottom of the Wireless LAN display, then press the [>] button to start saving. When saving is successful, “Completed” is shown and operation returns to the Utility display.

4. Connect the smart device to the instrument (as an access point).

To navigate the menu displays on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP for detailed settings:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select the desired menu (Voice, Song, Metronome/Rhythm, Recording, System).

2. Use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select the desired parameter. Use [u]/[d] buttons to navigate vertically and [<]/[>] buttons to navigate horizontally.

3. In the display called up in step 2, use the [u]/[d]/[<]/[>] buttons to select a value or execute the operation. If a pop-up window is shown, set the value with [<]/[>] buttons, then exit with [EXIT]. For two-option parameters, pressing [>] alternates the value.

4. To exit from the menu display, press the [EXIT] button.

To backup internal data on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select the “System” menu.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,” use the [>] button to call up the next display, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup.”

4. Use the [>] button to call up the next display, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Execute.”

5. Press the [>] button to execute the Backup operation.

6. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the “System” menu display.

To restore settings from a backup file on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Connect the USB flash drive containing the Backup file to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal.

2. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select the “System” menu.

3. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,” use the [>] button to call up the next display, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Restore.”

4. Use the [>] button to call up the next display, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Execute.”

5. Press the [>] button to execute the Restore operation. A message indicating completion appears, then the instrument will restart.

To perform a Factory Reset on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Press the [FUNCTION] button several times to select the “System” menu.

2. Use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Backup,” use the [>] button to call up the next display, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Factory Reset.”

3. Use the [>] button to call up the next display, then use the [u]/[d] buttons to select “Execute.”

4. Press the [>] button to execute the Restore operation. A message indicating completion appears, then the instrument will restart.

An alternate method for restoring default settings is to press and hold down the white key on the right end (C7) and press the [P] (Standby/On) switch to turn on the power to this instrument. This operation will not delete the Songs in the User folder.

When assembling the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, users should observe the following precautions:

Assemble the unit on a hard and flat floor with ample space.

Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct orientation. Please assemble the unit in accordance with the sequence given in the Owner’s Manual.

Assembly should be carried out by at least four persons.

Be sure to use only the included screws of the specified sizes. Do not use any other screws. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage or malfunction of the product.

Be sure to tighten all screws upon completing assembly of the unit.

To disassemble the unit, reverse the assembly sequence given in the Owner’s Manual. Failure to do so can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.

Have a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver of the appropriate size ready.

After completing the assembly of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, please check the following:

Are there any parts left over? Review the assembly procedure and correct any errors.

Is the instrument clear of doors and other movable fixtures? Move the instrument to an appropriate location.

Does the instrument make a rattling noise when you shake it? Tighten all screws.

Does the pedal box rattle or give way when you step on the pedals? Turn the adjuster so that it is set firmly against the floor.

Are the pedal and power cords inserted securely into the sockets? Check the connection.

When moving the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP after assembly, always hold the bottom of the main unit.

Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury.

Rotate the adjuster under the pedal until it separates from the floor surface. Contact with the adjuster can result in damage to the floor surface.

If you move the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP to another location, you can transport the instrument along with other belongings. You can move the unit as it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition it was in when you first took it out of the box. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side. Do not subject the instrument to excessive vibration or shock. When transporting the assembled instrument, make sure all screws are properly tightened and have not been loosened by moving the instrument.

To assemble the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP:

1. Lean the main unit against the wall as shown in the Owner’s Manual. Spread a large soft cloth, such as a blanket, to protect the floor and wall surfaces. Lean the main unit against the wall with the key cover closed and the keyboard side on the bottom.

2. Attach the three legs and three leg beams. Refer to the diagram in the Owner’s Manual to verify the orientation of the legs. Install and tighten four screws on each leg, starting with one of the front legs (6 x 40 mm fixing screws). Slide the leg beams over the legs, and attach them to each of the legs using four thin screws (4 x 10 mm). Make sure that the gradually inclined side of the leg beams faces the inside of the unit as shown.

3. Attach the lyre braces using four thin screws (4 x 16 mm).

4. Raise the unit to the standing position. Use the front legs as support to raise the unit.

5. Install the pedal box. Remove the twist tie and tape that affix the pedal cord to the upper portion of the pedal box. Attach the front side of the pedal box to the bottom of the unit by finger-tightening the two fixing screws (6 x 20 mm). Insert the lyre braces into the pedal box recesses and make sure they fit securely. Align the cord with the groove on the unit and attach the backside of the pedal box using the two fixing screws (6 x 20 mm), and then securely tighten the two screws of the front side of the pedal box that were attached in step 5-2. Loosen the four screws that were attached in step 3, and then securely tighten the four screws again while pushing the lyre braces in the direction of arrows as illustrated.

6. 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 to the bottom of the main unit as shown, then clip the holder around the cord.

7. Connect the AC adaptor. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adaptor. Insert the DC plug of the AC adaptor into the DC IN jack.

8. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface.

9. Attach the headphone hanger using two thin screws (4 x 10 mm).

If desired, users can attach the AC adaptor to the bottom of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP using adaptor holders. For specific instructions, refer to the leaflet enclosed with the adaptor holders.

Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area of about 10 meters (33 ft.) employing the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

The 2.4 GHz band used by Bluetooth compatible devices is a radio band shared by many types of equipment. While Bluetooth compatible devices use a technology minimizing the influence of other components using the same radio band, such influence may reduce the speed or distance of communications and in some cases interrupt communications.

The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices, the presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the type of equipment.

Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth function.

If the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP does not turn on, check that the plugs are properly connected. Make sure that the DC plug is securely inserted into the DC IN jack on the instrument, and that the AC plug is securely inserted to the AC outlet.

A click or pop heard when the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP is turned on or off is normal when electrical current is being applied to the instrument.

If the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP turns off automatically, this is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function.

If the message “USB device overcurrent error” is shown and the USB device does not respond on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, communication with the USB device has been shut down because of the over-current to the USB device. Disconnect the device from the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal, then turn on the power of the instrument.

If noise is heard from the speakers or headphones of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, the noise may be due to interference caused by the use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument. Turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away from the instrument.

If noise is heard from the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP’s speakers or headphones when using it with a smart device, such as an iPhone/iPad, it is recommended that you set that device’s “Airplane Mode” to on and then the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setting to on on your smart device, in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

If the overall volume is low, or no sound is heard from the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, the Master Volume may be set too low; set it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider.

The volume level for the keyboard performance may be set too low. Adjust the volume balance to increase the keyboard volume via the “Song” menu display: “Volume” → “Song – Keyboard.”

Headphones or adaptor plugs may be connected when the Speaker setting is “Normal.” Disconnect the headphone plugs and the adaptor plugs.

The Speaker setting may be “Off.” Set the Speaker to “Normal” via the “System” menu display: “Utility” → “Speaker.”

Local Control may be “Off.” Set Local Control “On” via the “System” menu display: “MIDI” → “Local Control.”

If the speakers of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP do not switch off when a pair of headphones is connected to the [PHONES] jack, the Speaker setting may be “On.” Set the speaker setting to “Normal” via the “System” menu display: “Utility” → “Speaker.”

If the pedals of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP do not function, the pedal cord may not be securely connected to the [PEDAL] jack. Be sure to insert the pedal cord all the way until the metal part of the cord plug disappears from view.

If the on/off setting of the pedal connected to the AUX PEDAL jack is reversed on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, it is because some types of pedals may turn on and off in opposite fashion. Set to the appropriate parameter via the “System” menu display: “Pedal” → “Aux Polarity.”

If the keyboard volume is lower than the Song playback volume on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, the volume level for the keyboard performance is set too low. Adjust the volume balance to increase the keyboard volume via the “Song” menu display: “Volume” → “Song – Keyboard.”

If the buttons do not respond on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, it means some buttons not used for the function are disabled while a function is in use. If the Song is playing, stop playback. Otherwise, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Voice or Song display, then perform the desired operation.

If higher or lower notes do not sound correctly when the transpose or octave setting is made on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, this instrument can cover the range of C -2 – G8 when you set the transposition or octave. If notes lower than C -2 are played, the sound is moved one octave higher. If notes higher than G8 are played, the sound is moved one octave lower.

If performance in Dual/Split/Duo mode is not recorded, or part data is lost unexpectedly on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, it is because switching to Dual/Split/Duo mode in the middle of the Song is not recorded. Also, the recording part for Voice 2 (Dual mode) or the left Voice (Split/Duo mode) is automatically assigned. If the assigned part already has data, the data will be overwritten and deleted when you record.

If, depending on the selected Voice, the keyboard sound in Duo mode may be output from only one speaker on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, this is because the default pan setting differs depending on the Voice. Change the settings of “Duo-Type” from “Separated” to “Balanced,” or change the “Pan” settings.

If the Song title is not correct on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, the “Language” setting may be different than that selected when you named the Song. Also, if the Song was recorded on another instrument, the title might be displayed incorrectly. Set the “Language” parameter via the “System” menu display: “Utility” → “Language” → “Song” to change the setting. However, if the Song was recorded on another instrument, changing the “Language” parameter setting may not resolve the problem.

If the menu display cannot be called up on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, it might be because a Song is being played back, in which case menu displays other than “Voice” menu and “Song” menu will not appear. Stop the Song by pressing the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Also, in the recording ready mode, only “Recording” menu display will appear.

If Rhythm does not start on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, the “SynchStart” setting might be on. Set “SynchStart” off in the “Metronome/Rhythm” menu display.

If Metronome, MIDI Song or Rhythm goes out of tempo slightly when playing the keyboard on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, this occurs infrequently when Grand Expression Modeling is set to “Dynamic.” If this happens, set Grand Expression Modeling to “Static.”

If the contents of the Wireless LAN are not shown in the display even though the USB wireless LAN adaptor is connected to the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, disconnect the USB wireless LAN adaptor and connect it again.

If the Bluetooth-equipped smart device cannot be paired with or connected to the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP-795GP, check that the Bluetooth function of the smart device is activated. To connect the smart device and the instrument via Bluetooth, both devices need to be functional.

The smart device and the instrument need to be paired so that the instrument receives audio data from the smart device via Bluetooth.

In case there is a device (microwave oven, wireless LAN device, etc.) that outputs signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency band nearby, move this instrument away from the device that is emitting radio-frequency signals.