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Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI terminals on the Clavinova to
other MIDI devices. The Clavinova’s MIDI terminals are located at the
left of the unit on the rear panel.
Tone generators or other devices to be controlled by the Clavinova can
be connected to the MIDI [OUT] terminal. Devices that will control the
Clavinova should be connected to the MIDI [IN] terminal. If you have a
personal computer or sequencer that will control the Clavinova, you may
want to connect it to both the [IN] and [OUT] terminals to allow two-way
communication. In this case, any other instruments to be controlled by the
same device can be connected to the Clavinova’s MIDI [THRU] terminal.
You can use the MIDI terminals to connect your Clavinova to a wide range of MIDI devices,
including personal computers, sequencers, tone generators, and so on. You can also use
computer music data with the Clavinova by connecting a computer to the [TO HOST] or [MIDI] jack.
Be sure to turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting computers or MIDI equipment, as failing to
do so can result in damage to equipment.
Connecting MIDI Equipment
MIDI Sequencer Tone Generator
THRU
OUT
IN
MIDI
[TO HOST] or MIDI?
• If you simply want to connect your
Clavinova to a personal computer, it
may be more convenient to use the
[TO HOST] terminal, as your computer
won’t need a special MIDI interface to
make that connection.
When you use the computer’s USB
port to connect your Clavinova, a USB
interface is needed.
• The MIDI terminals are particularly
convenient when you want the
Clavinova to function as part of a more
extensive MIDI setup.
Connecting to a Host Computer
Data Connections
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CAUTION
HOST SELECT
MIDI Mac
PC-1
PC-2
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what you can do with your
Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system (the manual is not written for any specific
models). The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address:
Clavinova Web site (English only) :
http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/
Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) :
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
When you use the MIDI termi-
nals, set the [HOST SELECT]
switch to the MIDI position. The
MIDI terminals will not transmit or
receive data if this switch is set to
any other position.
You can set the Clavinova’s
MIDI parameters using pages 9
through 12 of the FUNCTION dis-
play (see page 147 through 150).
• When connecting the Clavinova to a personal computer, first turn off the power to both the Clavinova
and the computer before you connect any cables or set the [HOST SELECT] switch. After making the
connections and switch settings, turn on the power to the computer first, then to the Clavinova.
• If you do not use the [TO HOST] jack of the Clavinova, make sure you disconnect the cable from the
jack. If the cable is left connected, the Clavinova may not function properly.
• When the [HOST SELECT] switch is set to “PC-1,” PC-2,” or “Mac,” you can use the [TO HOST] jack,
but the MIDI connectors are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the MIDI connectors. On the
other hand, when the [HOST SELECT] switch is set to “MIDI,” you can use the MIDI connectors, but
not the [TO HOST] jack since no data is transferred via the [TO HOST] jack.