Page 2 - ENGLISH; SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION; CAUTION
ENGLISH CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 2 Introduction 92-469 1 (bottom) SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics ap...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 3 The above warning is located on the bottom side of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’...
Page 4 - PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
ENGLISH CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 4 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiti...
Page 6 - Welcome; About the Documentation and Refer-
Welcome CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 6 ENGLISH Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of your new Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe, ...
Page 7 - Accessories
Accessories CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 7 ENGLISH Accessories • Owner’s Manual (this book) • Quick Operation Guide (separate sheet) • “50 Greats for the Piano” (Music Book) • AC Power cord • Bench* * Included or optional depending on locale. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, this instrument does not need ...
Page 8 - Features
Features CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 8 ENGLISH Features AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-320 digital piano offers a rich and versatile range of sounds, which are created using Yamaha’s proprietary sampling tone-generation system, “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling.”The AWM (Advanced Wave Me...
Page 9 - Table of Contents; Appendix
Table of Contents CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 9 ENGLISH Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ...................... 2 About the Documentation and Reference Materials for this Instrument...................... 6 Accessories .................................................. 7 Features ......
Page 10 - Part Names and Functions
Part Names and Functions CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 10 ENGLISH Part Names and Functions POWER PHONES [DEMO/SONG] Listen to the playback of a demo song for each voice and 50 piano preset songs (page 15). [METRONOME] Control the metronome functions (page 23). [REC] Record your performance (page 25). [PLAY...
Page 12 - Before Using; Key Cover; Music Rest
Before Using CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 12 ENGLISH Before Using Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closi...
Page 13 - Connecting the Power Cord; Turning the Power On
Before Using CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 13 ENGLISH Connecting the Power Cord Read the instructions below very carefully to make sure that you correctly connect the power cord. 1. Insert the plug on one end of the power cord to the [AC IN] connector. Refer to the “Part Names and Functions” on page 11 for...
Page 14 - Setting the Volume; Using Headphones
Before Using CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 14 ENGLISH Setting the Volume When you start playing, adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the most comfortable listening level. CAUTION Do not use this instrument at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. Using Headphones ...
Page 15 - Listening to the Demo Songs; Start playing back a demo song.; Procedure; Reference
Listening to the Demo Songs CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 15 ENGLISH 13 Listening to the Demo Songs Demo songs are provided that effectively demonstrate each of this instrument’s voices. Refer to the voice list on page 18 for more information on the characteristics of each pre-set voice. 1. Turn on the pow...
Page 16 - Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs; Select and play back a piano preset song.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 16 ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data for 50 piano songs as well as voice demo songs. You can simply listen to these songs. You can also refer to the included “50 Greats for the Piano” that con-...
Page 17 - Select and play back a song.
Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 17 ENGLISH Listening to Songs Loaded from the Computer You can transfer song data from your computer to this instrument and play back the songs. (See page 31 for more information on loading song data from the computer.) 1. Select and...
Page 18 - Selecting & Playing Voices; Selecting Voices
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 18 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Selecting Voices To understand the characteris-tics of various voices, listen to demo songs for each voice (page 15). Press and release the [PIANO/VOICE] button to select the Grand Piano 1 voice. Press an...
Page 19 - Using the Pedals
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 19 ENGLISH Using the Pedals If the damper pedal doesn’t work, make sure that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the main unit (page 36). Organ and string voices will continue to sound for as long as the sostenuto pedal is depressed. Damper (...
Page 20 - Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 20 ENGLISH Adding Variations to the Sound – Reverb This control enables you to select various digital reverb effects that add extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience. While holding down the [PIANO/VOICE] bu...
Page 21 - Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 21 ENGLISH Layering Two Voices (Dual mode) You can layer two voices and play them simultaneously to create a thicker and more supple sound. You cannot assign the same voice to Voice 1 and Voice 2 simultaneously in Dual mode. Reverb in Dual Mode T...
Page 22 - Transposition; Fine-tuning the Pitch
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 22 ENGLISH Transposition The Clavinova’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones, and lets you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the ...
Page 23 - Using the Metronome
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 23 ENGLISH Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is conve-nient for practicing. 1. Start the metronome. Press the [METRONOME] button to turn on the metronome. Determines the T...
Page 24 - Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Touch Sensitivity)
Selecting & Playing Voices CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 24 ENGLISH Adjusting the Volume You can change the volume of the metronome sound. While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press one of the C1–G2 keys to determine the volume. 2. Stop the metronome. Turn off the metronome by pressing the [METRO...
Page 25 - Recording your Performance; Select a voice and other settings for the recording.
Recording your Performance CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 25 ENGLISH Recording your Performance The Clavinova’s recording function enables you to record your performance of one song.The recorded performance is called the “user song.”Follow the steps below to record and play back your performance. The user s...
Page 26 - Playing Back Recorded Performance Data
Recording your Performance CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 26 ENGLISH Playing Back Recorded Performance Data 1. Start the playback. While the user song is playing, press and hold down the [MET-RONOME] button and press the [+] or [–] button to change the song tempo.If you are using the metronome (page 23) dur...
Page 27 - Connecting MIDI Instruments; About MIDI
Connecting MIDI Instruments CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 27 ENGLISH Connecting MIDI Instruments Since the transmission or reception of MIDI data can vary depending on the type of MIDI device, each MIDI device can transmit or receive only data and commands that are com-patible with other connected MIDI dev...
Page 28 - Connecting a Computer
Connecting a Computer CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 28 ENGLISH Connecting a Computer Connecting the instrument to a computer using the MIDI connectors enables you to transfer MIDI data between the instrument and the computer. This connection requires that you have appropri-ate application software installe...
Page 29 - MIDI Functions; MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection
MIDI Functions CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 29 ENGLISH MIDI Functions You can make detailed adjustments to MIDI settings. MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel Selection In Dual mode, Voice 1 data is transmitted on its specified channel and Voice 2 data is transmitted on the next greater channel number relative t...
Page 30 - Program Change ON/OFF
MIDI Functions CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 30 ENGLISH Program Change ON/OFF For information on program change numbers for each voice, check the MIDI Data Format on the web (please refer to “Data List” on page 6). Normally this instrument will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an extern...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 33 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha Clavinova. UX16 USB-MIDI interface HPE-160 Headphones Problem Possible Cause and Solution This instrument does not turn on. This instrument has not been plugged in p...
Page 34 - Keyboard Stand Assembly
Keyboard Stand Assembly CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 34 ENGLISH Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accor- dance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two pers...
Page 36 - Connect the pedal cord.; Attach the headphone hanger.
Keyboard Stand Assembly CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 36 ENGLISH 6. Connect the pedal cord. 6-1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal con-nector from the rear. 6-2 Attach the cord holders to the rear panel as shown, then clip the cord into the holders. 6-3 Use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the peda...
Page 38 - Index; Symbols
Index CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 38 ENGLISH Index Symbols +/– ....................................................................................10 Numerics 50 Piano Preset Songs .....................................................16 A Accessories .........................................................
Page 40 - Especificaciones
Specifications / Technische Daten / Caractéristiques techniques / Especificaciones CLP-320 Owner’s Manual 40 Specifications / Technische Daten / Caractéristiques techniques / Especificaciones * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. res...
