YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 (01) PDF Document

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 features several advanced technologies for a realistic piano experience:

Real Grand Expression (RGE) Sound Engine: This provides the playing response and expressive capability of a concert grand piano. It offers smooth tonal changes that respond to your touch and includes a Smooth Release function for clear staccato notes and lingering resonance.

NW (Natural Wood) keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops and Linear Graded Hammer: The CLP-S408 uses natural wood for the inside of the white keys (NW keyboard) and features Linear Graded Hammer, where the hammer weight of all keys is different, just like an acoustic piano. The synthetic ivory keytops simulate the feel of real ivory, offering a less slippery surface and smooth key movement. These features provide a heavier weighted touch that is closer in feel to a grand piano.

Audio Playing and Recording from a USB Flash Memory: You can play back audio files (.wav) from a USB storage device on the instrument. You can also record your performance as audio data to a USB flash memory device, which can then be transferred to a computer and listened to on portable music players.

The panel controls on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 allow you to access its various features. A detailed list is provided below:

To open the key cover:

1. Hold the front edge of the key cover top with both hands, then open the key cover slowly.

2. Close the edge of the key cover by folding it down so that it is flat with the cover.

To close the key cover:

1. If the music rest is unfolded, fold it back.

2. Unfold the edge of the key cover.

3. Hold the key cover with both hands and close it slowly.

CAUTION:

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

Do not place objects on top of the key cover, as they may fall inside the unit when opened.

Disconnect any USB storage device before closing the cover to avoid damage.

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 at the left and right 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 all the way down.

On the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408, you should unfold the music rest when opening the key cover, and fold it when closing the key cover.

1. Connect the power cord. First, 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.

2. Turn the power on. Press the [ ] power switch located on the right of the keyboard. The display in the center of the panel and the power indicator below the left end of the keyboard will light up.

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

Note: If you close the key cover without turning the power off, the power indicator remains lit, indicating that power is still on.

CAUTION: Even when the instrument is turned off, a minimum level of electricity is still flowing. When not using the instrument for a long time or during electrical storms, unplug the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

Adjusting the Master Volume

To adjust the overall volume of your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located at the left of the panel. Slide it to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease it. It’s best to play the keyboard while adjusting to hear the result.

Using I.A. Control (Intelligent Acoustic Control)

I.A. Control is a function that automatically adjusts the sound quality according to the overall volume. Even at low volumes, it ensures that both low and high sounds are clearly heard. Press the [I.A. CONTROL] button to turn this function on (the lamp will light) or off. This feature only affects the sound from the instrument’s speakers.

Adjusting I.A. Control Depth

You can adjust the depth of the I.A. Control effect. Hold down the [I.A. CONTROL] button and use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to change the setting. The range is from -3 to 3. A higher value makes low and high sounds clearer at lower volumes. The current setting is shown on the display while the button is held. To recall the default setting (0), hold [I.A. CONTROL] and press both [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons together.

Connecting Headphones

Connect a pair of standard stereo headphones to one of the two [PHONES] jacks located on the front of the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408. You can connect two pairs of headphones simultaneously. If using only one pair, you can plug it into either jack.

Using the Headphone Hanger

You can install the included headphone hanger to hang your headphones on the instrument. Use the two included screws (4 x 10mm) to attach the hanger as shown in the assembly illustrations.

Switching Speakers On/Off

The [SPEAKER] switch on the front panel controls the internal speakers:

NORMAL: The speakers produce sound as long as no headphones are connected.

ON: The speakers always produce sound, even with headphones connected.

OFF: The speakers produce no sound.

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 has three pedals that replicate the functions of an acoustic piano:

Damper (Right) Pedal: When pressed, this pedal sustains the sound of notes even after you release the keys. When used with Grand Piano Voices, it adds a special resonance effect. The CLP-S408 also features a Half-pedal function, allowing for subtle control over the amount of sustain. The GP Responsive Damper Pedal on this model is designed for an enhanced tactile response, feeling closer to a real grand piano pedal.

Sostenuto (Center) Pedal: If you play a note or chord and then press this pedal, only those notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is held. Any subsequent notes played will not be sustained.

Soft (Left) Pedal: This 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 sounding.

The center and left pedals can also be assigned to the song start/pause function in the Function mode.

You can select one of four touch sensitivity types on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 by pressing the [TOUCH] button to match your playing style.

HARD: Requires you to play the keys quite hard to produce maximum volume.

MEDIUM: This is the standard keyboard response (default setting).

SOFT: Allows you to achieve maximum volume with a relatively light key pressure.

FIXED: All notes are produced at the same volume regardless of how hard you play the keys. The indicators will not be lit in this mode.

Changing the Volume When FIXED is Selected

When using the FIXED touch sensitivity, you can set the volume level. Hold down the [TOUCH] button and use the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons to change the volume from 1 (minimum) to 127 (maximum). The current level appears on the display. The default setting is 64, which can be recalled by pressing [-/NO] and [+/YES] together while holding [TOUCH].

The built-in metronome is a useful tool for practicing with an accurate tempo.

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

2. Adjust the tempo: Press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button so the indicator lights up. Then, use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION ▼▲] buttons to set the tempo from 5 to 500 beats per minute. To restore the default tempo of 120, press the [▼] and [▲] buttons simultaneously.

3. Adjust the time signature (beat): 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 sound on all beats. The default setting is 0.

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

To keep your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 in optimal condition, follow these maintenance tips:

Instrument and Bench Maintenance:

Clean the instrument using a soft, dry, or slightly damp cloth. Avoid using paint thinners, solvents, or chemical-impregnated cloths.

If your model has a polished finish, gently remove dust with a soft cloth. To maintain the polish, apply a commercially available piano polisher to a soft 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 the pedals become tarnished over time, polish them with a compound designed for piano pedals, following the product’s instructions.

Tuning:

Unlike an acoustic piano, the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 does not require tuning. It always stays perfectly in tune.

Transporting:

When moving the instrument, transport it horizontally. Do not lean it against a wall or stand it on its side. Avoid excessive vibration or shock. For the CLP-S408, cover the entire keyboard with the protective sheet before closing the key cover to prevent scratches.

Selecting a Voice:

To select a desired instrument sound, simply press one of the Voice buttons on the control panel. Play the keyboard to hear the selected Voice.

Using Voice Variation:

To select an alternate version of a Voice, press the [VARIATION] button. The lamp lights when a variation is enabled. Pressing the button again or the selected Voice button will toggle the variation on and off.

Listening to Voice Demo Songs:

To hear demonstration songs for each Voice, follow these steps:

1. Press the [DEMO] button to enter Demo mode. The Voice button indicators will flash in sequence.

2. Press a Voice button to start playback of all songs, beginning with the demo for that Voice. If you wait, the GRAND PIANO 1 demo will start automatically.

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

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 features the following primary demo songs:

You can customize the sound of your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 using the BRILLIANCE, REVERB, and EFFECT controls.

BRILLIANCE: This control changes the timbre of the sound. Press the [BRILLIANCE] button repeatedly to select between BRIGHT, NORMAL, and MELLOW tones. This affects the entire sound of the instrument.

REVERB: This adds digital reverb effects for extra depth and acoustic ambience. Press the [REVERB] button to cycle through different types like ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, and STAGE. No effect is produced when all indicators are off.

Adjusting Reverb Depth: To adjust the amount of reverb, hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons. The depth range is 0 (no effect) to 20 (maximum).

EFFECT: This button selects other effects to enhance the sound. Press the [EFFECT] button to cycle through CHORUS (shimmering effect), PHASER (sweeping effect), TREMOLO (tremolo effect), and ROTARY SP (rotary speaker effect). No effect is produced when all indicators are off.

Adjusting Effect Depth: To adjust the amount of the selected effect, hold down the [EFFECT] button and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons. The depth range is 0 (no effect) to 20 (maximum).

The transpose function on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 allows you to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone steps. This is useful for matching the pitch of another instrument or a singer.

Setting the transposition amount:

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons to set the transposition amount. The range is from -12 (down one octave) to +12 (up one octave). The default setting is 0 (normal pitch).

Turning transpose on or off:

Each time you press the [TRANSPOSE] button, the function turns on or off. The lamp flashes when transpose is on. If the lamp is off or the transposition amount is 0, the function is off.

Dual mode on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 lets you play two different instrument sounds simultaneously.

1. Call up Dual mode: Press two Voice buttons at the same time. The indicators for both selected Voices will light up, indicating Dual mode is active. When you play the keyboard, you will hear both sounds layered together.

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

In Dual mode, you can access further settings such as volume balance and octave shift for each voice in the Function mode.

Split mode on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 enables you to play one Voice with your left hand and another with your right hand.

1. Call up Split mode: Press the [SPLIT] button so its indicator lights. The default left-hand Voice (WOOD BASS) will be selected.

2. Specify the split point: The split point is the key that divides the left- and right-hand sections. To change it, hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the key you want to be the new split point. The pressed key becomes the highest note of the left-hand range. The current split-point key name appears on the display while the [SPLIT] button is held.

3. Select a Voice for the right hand: Press any Voice button. This will be the sound for the right-hand section.

4. Select a Voice for the left hand: Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the Voice button you want for the left-hand section. The indicator for this Voice will light while the [SPLIT] button is held.

5. Exit Split mode: Press the [SPLIT] button again so its indicator goes out.

Your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 can play back songs from its internal memory or a connected USB storage device.

1. Select a Song drive (memory location): Press the [SONG SELECT] button repeatedly until the lamp for the desired drive lights up: PRESET, USER MIDI, USB MIDI, or USB AUDIO. (USB MIDI and USB AUDIO are only available when a USB device is connected).

2. Select a Song: Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select a specific song number, or select “rnd” for random playback or “ALL” for sequential playback of all songs in the selected drive.

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. Control playback:

Pause: Press [PLAY/PAUSE] during playback. Press it again to resume.

Stop: Press the [STOP] button. Playback will stop and return to the beginning of the song.

Rewind/Fast forward: Press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons during playback or pause to move through the song.

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

The YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 offers several functions to aid in practice and performance.

Playing a one-hand part (Part Cancel function for MIDI Songs):

You can practice one hand’s part while the instrument plays the other. When a MIDI song is selected, both [RIGHT] and [LEFT] part lamps will be lit. Press the button for the part you want to practice (e.g., [RIGHT]) to turn its lamp off. The instrument will now only play back the LEFT part, allowing you to play the right-hand part along with it.

A-B Repeat function (MIDI Songs):

This lets you repeat a specific section of a song.

1. Start song playback.

2. To set the start point (A), hold down the [TEMPO/FUNCTION] button and press [PLAY/PAUSE] at the desired position.

3. To set the end point (B), hold [TEMPO/FUNCTION] and press [PLAY/PAUSE] again. The section between A and B will now repeat continuously.

4. To cancel, hold [TEMPO/FUNCTION] and press [PLAY/PAUSE] again, or select a different song.

Starting playback automatically (Sync Start):

To start song playback as soon as you play a key, hold down the [STOP] button and press [PLAY/PAUSE]. The [PLAY/PAUSE] lamp will flash. Now, playing any note on the keyboard will start the song. Press [STOP] to exit this mode.

Starting/Pausing playback with a pedal:

You can assign the Song Play/Pause function to the center or left pedal in the Function mode. This is useful for controlling playback when your hands are on the keyboard.

You can record your performance as either a MIDI Song or an Audio Song on the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408.

Quick Recording (MIDI/Audio):

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

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

3. Select Voice and other parameters: Choose the instrument sound and set other parameters like time signature as needed.

4. Call up Record mode: Press the [REC] button. The [REC] and part lamps will flash red.

5. Start recording:

For MIDI Recording: Recording starts automatically when you play a note on the keyboard. To record an empty section at the beginning, press [PLAY/PAUSE].

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

6. Stop recording: Press the [STOP] or [REC] button. Dashes will appear on the display as the data is saved, followed by “End.”

Recording Specific Parts (MIDI Recording Only):

You can record left and right-hand parts separately.

1. Follow steps 1-3 from the Quick Recording instructions.

2. Press the [REC] button to enter Record mode.

3. Select a recording part: Press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button. The corresponding lamp will flash red.

4. Start and stop recording as described in steps 5 and 6 above. You can then repeat the process to record the other part while listening to the first part’s playback.

This procedure explains how to delete individual parts (right or left) of a User Song stored in the instrument’s internal memory.

1. Select a User Song to delete: Press the [SONG SELECT] button until the USER MIDI lamp is lit. Use the [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons to select the song you wish to edit.

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

3. Select a part to delete: Press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button so the lamp for the part you wish to delete flashes red.

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

You can repeat the process to delete the other part. To delete an entire song file (both parts) from a USB storage device, use the Delete function in File mode.

Yes, for MIDI recordings on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408, you can change several initial settings after the performance has been recorded.

Changeable Settings Include:

Voice selection, [VARIATION] On/Off, Reverb depth, Effect depth, Split mode Voices, Tempo, Time signature, Reverb/Effect type, and more.

How to Change Settings:

1. Select a User Song: Choose the MIDI song you want to edit from the USER MIDI drive.

2. Change the settings via panel buttons: 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 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 as the new settings are saved, followed by “End.”

You can perform various file operations for songs on a connected USB storage device using the File mode on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408.

To access these functions, connect a USB storage device and use the [FILE] button to enter File mode and select the desired operation.

To restore the YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 to its original factory settings, follow this procedure:

While holding down the C7 key (the right-most key on the keyboard), press the power switch to turn the power on.

This operation will erase all backup data (including settings made in the Function mode) and restore the factory defaults. User Songs and external Songs stored in the internal memory will be retained.

NOTICE: Do not turn off the power of the instrument while “CLr” is shown on the display, as this could cause data loss.

The display on your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408 may show messages indicating status or errors. Here are some common messages and their meanings:

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

If you experience issues with your YAMAHA CLAVINOVA CLP- S408, consult the following troubleshooting guide: