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CVP-201
Data Connections

Connecting to an Apple Macintosh or Compatible Com-

puter................................................................................................................................................
Connect the [TO HOST] connector of the Clavinova to the modem or printer
port on your Macintosh (whichever port your MIDI software is using for MIDI
data communication) using a standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable.
Set the [HOST SELECT] switch to the “Mac” position.
You may also have to make other MIDI interface settings on the computer
side, depending on the type of software you use (refer to your software owner’s
manual). In any case, the clock speed should be set to 1 MHz.
2 (HSK i)1
1 (HSK 0)2
5 (RxD-)3
MINI DIN
8-PIN
4 GND4
3 (TxD-)5
8 (RxD+)6
7 (GP i)7
6 (TxD+)8
MINI DIN
8-PIN
“Mac” Cable Connections
8-pin system peripheral cable
Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps
Apple Macintosh
compatible computer
Set to the Mac
position.
HOST SELECT
MIDI Mac
PC-1
PC-2
TO HOST

Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer................................

If your system doesnt work
properly with the connections
and settings listed above, your
software may require different
settings. Check your software
operation manual: if it requires
a 31,250 bps data transfer rate,
set the [HOST SELECT] switch
to PC-1.
Connect the [TO HOST] connector of the Clavinova to the RS-232C port on
your IBM computer, using a standard 8-pin MINI DIN 9-pin D-SUB cross
cable. Set the [HOST SELECT] switch to the “PC-2” position.
Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on any settings you
might have to make on the computer side.
8 (CTS)1
7 (RST)2
2 (RxD)3
45 (GND)
8
3 (TxD) 5
MINI DIN
8-PIN D-SUB
9-PIN
“PC-2” Cable Connections
8-pin mini DIN 9-pin D-SUB cable
Data transfer rate: 38,400 bps
IBM-PC/AT compatible
computer
Set to the PC-2
position.
HOST SELECT
MIDI Mac
PC-1
PC-2
TO HOST
Note for Windows users (regarding MIDI driver)
To transfer data via the computer’s serial port and the Clavinova’s
TO HOST jack, you need to install a specified MIDI driver (Yamaha
CBX driver for Windows). You can download this driver from the fol-
lowing XG Library on the Yamaha Web site:
http://www.yamaha-xg.com
Connector Pin Numbers
1
34
678
5
2
D-SUB 9-PIN
MINI DIN 8-PIN
5
9
4
8
3
7
2
6
1
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