Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-811/611 Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument
employing advanced Yamaha music technology. With proper care, your Clavinova will provide you with
many years of musical pleasure.
●Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sound
generation provides extremely rich, realistic voices.
Piano voices are especially true and powerful.
●The damper pedal produces natural piano
resonances, obtained from direct sampling of string
and soundboard resonance characteristics.
●Piano-like touch response offers great control and
playability. Responsiveness can be set to any of four
levels.
●Dual mode lets you play any two voices in unison.
●Split mode divides the keyboard into two zones, so
that you can play a different voice with each hand.
●Special Organ Combination voice can be freely
edited.
●Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a new and
versatile sound.
●Built-in metronome function facilitates effective
practice.
●Digital recording function can record and replay your
keyboard input (up to about 4,200 notes).
●With MIDI compatibility and a solid range of MIDI
functions, the Clavinova can serve well within a wide
variety of advanced MIDI setups.
●Built-in computer interface allows for direct connec-
tion to personal computers running advanced music
software.
●Large LCD provides an effective and friendly inter-
face. Well-designed displays make setup and control
operations extremely easy.
To ensure that you can take full advantage of your Clavinova’s many outstanding features, please read
through this manual carefully, and store in a safe place for future reference.
Taking Care Of Your Clavinova
Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment. Observe the following
points and your Clavinova will sound and look great for many years.
1Never open the case and touch or tamper with
the internal circuitry.
2Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use,
and close the key cover to protect the keyboard.
3Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova
only with a clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral
cleanser may be used if desired. Never use
abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents, or chemical
dust cloths as these can dull or damage the
finish.
4Never place any vinyl products on your
Clavinova. Contact with vinyl can cause irre-
versible damage to the finish.
5Install your Clavinova in a place that is away
from direct sunlight, excessive humidity and
heat.
6Never apply excessive force to the controls,
connectors or other parts of your Clavinova, and
avoid scratching or bumping it with hard ob-
jects.
7Make sure that your local AC voltage matches
the voltage specified on the Clavinova’s name-
plate (located on the bottom panel, under the
keyboard). Note that some Clavinovas are
equipped with a voltage selector dial located
next to the power-cord inlet. If your unit in-
cludes a selector, turn it as necessary (with a
screwdriver) to select the correct voltage.
●Nameplate Location
The CLP-811/611 nameplate is located on the
bottom panel.