Page 2 - SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION; CAUTION
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 appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on thi...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
CLP-990 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or evendeath from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire ...
Page 5 - SAVING USER DATA
CLP-990 5 PRECAUTIONS ■ USING THE BENCH (If included) • Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury. • Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accide...
Page 6 - About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet
6 CLP-990 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference. About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet This manu...
Page 7 - Table of contents
CLP-990 7 Table of contents Introduction.......................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet ...
Page 11 - Listening; Playing; Practicing; Recording
CLP-990 11 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs ............................................... “Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 24 “Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page ...
Page 12 - Settings
12 CLP-990 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Settings Making detailed settings for recording and playback ............................................ “Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]” on page ...
Page 13 - Handling the Floppy Disk; Precautions
CLP-990 13 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk Precautions Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive withcare. Follow the important precautions below. Compatible Disk Type 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a fl...
Page 14 - Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk; About the Floppy Disks; • To handle floppy disks with care:; Maintenance; Tuning
14 CLP-990 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk About the Floppy Disks • To handle floppy disks with care: • Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy disksin their protective cases when they are not in use. • Do not expo...
Page 15 - Included Accessories; “50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
CLP-990 15 Included Accessories “50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection Owner’s Manual Reference Booklet Recording disk Save your recorded performance to this disk. (page 53) Bench (included or optional depending on locale)
Page 16 - Features; AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling
16 CLP-990 POWER MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING EFFECT BRILLIANCE VOICE SETTING CHORUS REVERB STRINGS/ CHOIR ORGAN BASS MALLET ORGAN/ STRINGS VOICE E. PIANO/ BASS PIANO MAIN LEFT PIANO/ E. PIANO SPLITPOINT HARPSI-CHORD HARPSI/MALLET TEMPO METRONOME UP DOWN FILE SONG SETTING SETTING START/STOP TRACK 1 SO...
Page 18 - Before Using the Clavinova; Key cover; Adjusting the music stand angle
18 CLP-990 Before Using the Clavinova 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. Adjusting the music stand angle Changing the angle Grasp the bottom of the stand a...
Page 19 - Turning the power on
CLP-990 19 Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on 1. Connect the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall.In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the...
Page 20 - Adjusting the display contrast
20 CLP-990 Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD. CONTRAST: difference between bright-ness and darkness Setting the volume While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level...
Page 21 - Basic Operation
Page 22 - Part Names; Top panel
22 CLP-990 Part Names Center “C” POWER MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING EFFECT BRILLIANCE VOICE SETTING CHORUS REVERB STRINGS/ CHOIR ORGAN BASS MALLET ORGAN/STRINGS VOICE E. PIANO/ BASS PIANO MAIN LEFT PIANO/ E. PIANO SPLITPOINT HARPSI-CHORD HARPSI/MALLET TEMPO METRONOME UP DOWN FILE SONG SETTING SETTING ...
Page 23 - Connectors; LCD buttons
CLP-990 23 AUX PEDAL MIDI OUT IN THRU L / L+R R AUX IN L / L+R R AUX OUT HOST SELECT PC-1 PC-2 Mac MIDI TO HOST U V Z X W Y Part Names Connectors D LCD buttons E LCD Use the LCD button A, B, C, or D to select the contents displayed on the LCD.Check the screen located in the center of the top panel a...
Page 24 - Demonstration tunes; Procedure; Engage the demo mode.
24 CLP-990 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Refer to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs. Demonstration tunes Procedure Mode:A mode is a status under which you can exec...
Page 25 - Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
CLP-990 25 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes 3. Stop the playback. Press the button of the voice group being played or the [STOP] button. 4. Exit from demo mode. Press the [DEMO] or [EXIT] button to exit from demo mode.
Page 26 - Playing the 50 piano preset songs
26 CLP-990 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 26) or use them for practice (page 28). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the Clavinova” that contains the scores for 50 piano preset song...
Page 27 - Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs; Adjusting the tempo
CLP-990 27 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can also use the D[–]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. Resetting the tempoWhenever you select a new preset song, the tempo is automatically reset to the song’s original value. You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust th...
Page 28 - Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs; procedure; Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
28 CLP-990 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part tha...
Page 30 - Selecting and Playing Voices; Selecting Voices; Select a voice group.
30 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices Procedure To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to demo songs for each voice group (page 24). Refer to “Preset Voice List” on page 103 for more information on charac-teristics of each preset voice. 1. Select a voice group. Press one o...
Page 31 - Using the pedals
CLP-990 31 Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. If the damper pedal doesn’t wor...
Page 32 - Dark
32 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices Adding variation to the sound[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS] The Effect function enables you to add expression to the sound. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance, Reverb, and Chorus. [BRILLIANCE] You can use this control to adjust the brilliance of the tone...
Page 34 - Display the Transpose screen.; Manual; Set the transposition amount.
34 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboa...
Page 35 - Dual mode using voices in different voice groups; Exit Dual mode and return to normal play mode.; Press any MAIN voice group button.
CLP-990 35 Selecting and Playing Voices Combining two voices (Dual mode) You can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. Refer to “Voice Combination Exam-ples (Dual an...
Page 36 - Dual mode using voices in the same voice group
36 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices Dual mode using voices in the same voice group Procedure 1. Select a voice group. In normal play mode, press the desired MAIN voice group button. 2. Select a voice. Use the A [–]/[+] buttons to select a voice. 3. Select another voice. Use the B [–]/[+] buttons...
Page 37 - Select a voice for the right hand.
CLP-990 37 Selecting and Playing Voices Splitting the keyboard range and playing two differ-ent voices (Split mode) Split mode enables you to play two different voices on the keyboard — one with the left hand and another with the right hand. For example, you can play a bass part using the Wood Bass ...
Page 39 - To change the split point setting:; Exit Split mode and return to normal play mode.
CLP-990 39 Selecting and Playing Voices To change the split point setting: Press the [SPLIT POINT] button, then use the D [–]/[+] but-tons to specify the split point. (Optional) Press and hold down the [SPLIT POINT] button and play the key you wish to assign as the split point. Press the [EXIT] butt...
Page 40 - Using the metronome
40 CLP-990 Selecting and Playing Voices Using the metronome The Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient feature for practice. Procedure 1. Start the metronome. Press the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. When the metronome is sounding, the beat indicator ...
Page 41 - Recording Your Performance; Recording a New Song; Select “NewSong” for recording.; Press the SONG SELECT [
CLP-990 41 Recording Your Performance You can record your perfor-mance (audio data) to a cas-sette tape recorder or other recording devices via the AUX OUT connector. (see page 61.) This chapter explains how to record your performance using the Clavinova recording function.You can, for example, play...
Page 42 - Enter record mode and select a recording track.
42 CLP-990 Recording Your Performance Set the tempo in Step 3. See page 49 for more infor-mation on recording in Dual/Split mode. 2. Select a voice. Select a voice (or voices) for recording (see page 30). Set the other parameters, such as reverb and chorus.Adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] slider to set th...
Page 43 - Play back the recorded performance.; Select a voice or voices for recording, if necessary.
CLP-990 43 Recording Your Performance To erase recorded data from a track, use the Channel Clear parameter in the “SONG SETTING” menu. (See page 75.) 5. Play back the recorded performance. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to play back the recorded performance. When playback is complete, it automatical...
Page 44 - Re-recording TRACK 1 partially
44 CLP-990 Recording Your Performance Re-recording TRACK 1 partially This section explains how to record part of a song again. Procedure If the playback screen is not displayed, press one of the SONG SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons once. 1. Pause the song at the beginning of the part you wish to re-record. U...
Page 46 - Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS]; Other recording techniques; Adding data to or recording over an existing song
46 CLP-990 Recording Your Performance Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS] You can continue recording other parts into tracks 3–16 [EXTRA TRACKS] one by one. Procedure 1. Hold down the [REC] button in step 2 in the “Record-ing to [TRACK2]” on page 45 and use the B [–]/[+] but-tons to...
Page 47 - Changing a voice or tempo after recording
CLP-990 47 Recording Your Performance Changing a voice or tempo after recording You can change the voice and tempo after recording to change a song’s feel or to set a more suitable tempo. You can also change these elements in the middle of a song. Procedure Refer to “Questions about Operations and F...
Page 49 - Recording in Dual or Split mode
CLP-990 49 Recording Your Performance Recording in Dual or Split mode When you record in Dual or Split mode, the Clavinova records each voice onto a separate track. The follow-ing table shows how tracks are assigned to each voice. CAUTION When you record multiple parts into tracks one by one, or whe...
Page 50 - Clavinova memory; Current song; Memory; Disk song
50 CLP-990 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE] FileA file contains a group of data. On the Clavinova, a song file includes song data and a song number. MemoryMemory is a location inside the Clavinova in which you can save and edit data. Formatting (Initializing)Floppy disks are a c...
Page 51 - Basic file operation; Select a song, or have a floppy disk ready.
CLP-990 51 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE] Basic file operation A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation. Refer to the “Message List” on page 92 for an explanation of each message, appropriate actions to take, and tr...
Page 52 - Execute the operation.
52 CLP-990 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE] Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory] If you record a song, then turn off the power to the Clavinova, the song will be erased. To save the recorded song, you must save it into the Clavinova Storage...
Page 57 - Playing back a song; Display the song select screen.; Press either the SONG SELECT [; Select the desired song.
CLP-990 57 Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data See page 59 for information on the types of song data that can be played on the Clavinova. You can play back songs recorded using the Record function (page 41) as well as commercially-available music data. You can also play...
Page 59 - Return to the main screen.; Turning track playback on and off
CLP-990 59 Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data 5. Return to the main screen. Press the [EXIT] button. Eject the floppy disk from the disk drive if you have been playing a disk song. Turning track playback on and off When the Clavinova plays back commercially-avail-able ...
Page 60 - Song data recorded on other instruments
60 CLP-990 Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data Voice arrangement format:A structured method for numbering the voices for assignment. Voice arrangement format XG voice arrangementGM system level 1 voice arrangementDOC voice arrangement Performance data recorded with pres...
Page 61 - Connections
CLP-990 61 Connections Connectors CAUTION Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may ...
Page 62 - AUX PEDAL jack
62 CLP-990 Connections The Clavinova’s [MASTER VOLUME] slider setting affects the input signal from the AUX IN jacks, but the [REVERB], [CHORUS], and [BRILLIANCE] (page 32) set-tings do not. If you connect the Clavi-nova to a monaural device, use only the AUX IN [L/L+R] jack or AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack....
Page 63 - Connecting a personal computer; Yamaha Manual Library
CLP-990 63 Connections 6 MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] connectors Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors.Make sure you set the HOST SELECT switch (described on the privious page) to MIDI when you use these connectors. Connecting a personal computer You can enjoy computer mus...
Page 64 - Connection
64 CLP-990 Connections 1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the Clavinova’s TO HOST jack Connect the computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-422) to the Clavinova’s TO HOST jack.In this connection, the Clavinova functions as a MIDI interface. Therefore, you do not need a special MIDI inter...
Page 65 - Type of serial cables and connection pin assignments
CLP-990 65 Connections Type of serial cables and connection pin assignments According to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial cables. Clavinova HOST SELECT switch setting Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch properly according to the type of connected computer. • Macinto...
Page 66 - Using a MIDI interface and the Clavinova’s MIDI connectors
66 CLP-990 Connections 2. Using a MIDI interface and the Clavinova’s MIDI connectors Connection Use a MIDI interface device to connect a computer to the Clavinova using special MIDI cables. Clavinova HOST SELECT switch setting Set the Clavinova HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI.” MIDI OUT IN THRU HOST SEL...
Page 67 - Using the USB port on the computer and the UX256, a USB interface
CLP-990 67 Connections 3. Using the USB port on the computer and the UX256, a USB interface Connect the USB port of the computer to the UX256 using a USB cable, install the driver (that came with the UX256) on the computer, and connect the UX256 to the Clavinova using a serial cable or MIDI cables.F...
Page 69 - Detailed Settings
Page 70 - Parameter List
70 CLP-990 Detailed Settings You can set various parameters to make the best use of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. See page 72 for the normal (default) setting for each parameter. Parameter List The following paramete...
Page 72 - Making detailed settings; Access a setting menu.
72 CLP-990 Detailed Settings Making detailed settings Procedure 1. Access a setting menu. Press the desired setting button ([SONG SETTING], MET-RONOME [SETTING], [VOICE SETTING], [MIDI SETTING], or [OTHER SETTING]) to access the corresponding setting menu. Press the [EXIT] button any time to close t...
Page 73 - Close the setting menu.
CLP-990 73 Detailed Settings 4. Write, execute, or save the data. There are two ways to respond to the messages. If “Execute? → ” or “Start? → ” appears: Press the B [+(YES)] button to display confirmation ([Sure? → ]). To proceed, press the B [+(YES)] button again. The Clavinova displays “Executing...
Page 75 - Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]
CLP-990 75 Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING] This parameter enables you to specify whether a song that starts from the middle of a bar, or a song with a silence prior to the first note, should be played from the first note or from the top of the bar (rest or blank). See the...
Page 79 - Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]
CLP-990 79 Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING] In Dual mode: Setting range: 0 - 127 You can specify the position in the stereo image from which you hear the sound.See the procedure on page 72. In Dual mode: Setting range: L64 (hard left) - C (center) - R63 (hard right) You can slightly ...
Page 83 - About MIDI
CLP-990 83 MIDI [MIDI SETTING] You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels. About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables thetransfer of performance data and commands between MIDI dev...
Page 87 - Other settings; Press the [OTHER SETTING] button to enter Other Setting mode.
CLP-990 87 Other settings You can make detailed settings for touch, tuning, scale, etc. Procedure Press the [OTHER SETTING] button to enter Other Setting mode. You can specify a touch response (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys).See the procedure on page 72. Setting range: Light Wi...
Page 92 - Message List; Message
92 CLP-990 Message List The messages are listed in alphabetical order. Message Meaning This message is displayed following the message “BulkDataReceiving Song/Voice.” Receiving bulk data is complete. After this message appears, you canproceed to the next step. Receiving bulk data has failed. Check t...
Page 96 - When you are using the CLP-990 with a connected computer:
96 CLP-990 Message List Message Meaning This message prompts you to confirm the execution. Press the B [+ (YES)]button to continue. Press the B [– (NO)] button to cancel. There is a malfunction with the TO HOST connector. When you are using the CLP-990 with a connected computer: The power to the com...
Page 97 - Data recorded in the tracks:; Data recorded globally in all tracks:
CLP-990 97 Questions about Operations and Functions ■ The buttons do not respond. While you are using a function, some buttons not used for the function are disabled. If the song is playing, stop the playback. Otherwise, press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen. Then, perform the desired...
Page 98 - Questions about Operations and Functions
98 CLP-990 Questions about Operations and Functions ■ I cannot change the key signature in the song after recording. Press the [STOP] button to locate the top of the song, use the B [–]/[+] buttons to locate the mea-sure in which you wish to change the key signature, then change it. ■ How much data ...
Page 99 - Appendix
Page 100 - Troubleshooting
100 CLP-990 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The Clavinova does not turn on. The Clavinova has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the Clavinova, and the male plug into a proper AC out-let. (See page 19.) A click or pop is heard when the power is tu...
Page 101 - Data Compatibility; Basic Check Points
CLP-990 101 Data Compatibility This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data recorded by CLP-990, and whether or not the CLP-990 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for other instruments or on a com...
Page 102 - Voice Allocation Format
102 CLP-990 Data Compatibility Voice Allocation Format With MIDI, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” The numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.”• Voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocation f...
Page 103 - Preset Voice List
CLP-990 103 Preset Voice List Voice name Stereo sampling Touch Sense Dynamic sampling Key-off samples String resonance Voice description GrandPiano1 ● ● ● ● ● This voice has been sampled from a full con-cert grand piano. It features five-stage dynamic sampling, tone changes with damper pedal operati...
Page 106 - Index; Numerics
106 CLP-990 Index You can search the desired section using not only the terminology in this manual but also commonly-used words.The * mark indicates that the corresponding page includes the terminology explanation in the right column. Numerics 50 greats for the Clavinova 15 50 Piano Preset Songs 26 ...
Page 108 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,; WARNING; PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING - When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limite...
Page 111 - Owner’s manual; IMPORTANT
Owner’s manual IMPORTANT Check your power supplyMake sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the v...