Yamaha 205M, CVP-205 6Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (AUX PEDAL jack), 7Connecting external MIDI devices (MIDI terminals), 8Connecting to a Computer (MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminal)

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6Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (AUX PEDAL jack)

By connecting an optional Foot Controller (such as the

FC7) to the AUX PEDAL jack, you can control any one of

a variety of important functions with your foot — such as

dynamically adjusting the volume as you play (page 131).

By connecting a Foot Switch (the FC4 or FC5) to this jack,

you can replicate the function of some panel buttons,

doing things like starting and stopping accompaniment.

7Connecting external MIDI devices (MIDI terminals)

Using a standard MIDI cable, connect the external MIDI

device to the MIDI terminal(s) of the Clavinova. Make

sure to set the HOST SELECT switch (page 18) to MIDI

when you use these connectors. For more information

about connections, see “What You Can Do With MIDI” on

page 150.

MIDI IN........... Receives MIDI messages from an

external MIDI device

MIDI OUT....... Sends out MIDI messages generated by

the Clavinova

MIDI THRU..... Simply relays the MIDI messages

received at MIDI IN

For a general overview of MIDI and how you can

effectively use it, refer to the following sections:

• What’s MIDI? (page 148)

• What You Can Do With MIDI (page 150)

• MIDI functions (page 137)

8Connecting to a Computer (MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminal)

Connect your CVP-205/203 to computer and take

advantage of the wide range of powerful and versatile

software for creating and editing music. The CVP-205/203

can be connected in three ways.

■Using the TO HOST terminal

■Using the MIDI terminals

■Connecting to a USB terminal by using an optional

USB interface (UX series)

Make sure to connect or disconnect the pedal only when the power

is turned off.

CAUTION

•Never use MIDI cables longer than 15 meters.

Note for Windows users (regarding MIDI

driver)

To transfer data via the computer’s serial port and the

Clavinova’s TO HOST terminal, you need to install a

speciﬁed MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for

Windows). You can download this driver from the XG

Library on the Yamaha Web site:

http://www.yamaha-xg.com

•You’ll need an appropriate music/MIDI software program (such

as a sequencer), compatible with your computer platform.

•When connecting the Clavinova to a personal computer, ﬁrst turn

off the power to both the Clavinova and the computer before con-

necting any cables and setting the HOST SELECT switch. After

making the proper connections and settings, turn on the power of

the computer ﬁrst, then that of the Clavinova.

•If you do not use the TO HOST terminal of the Clavinova, make

sure you disconnect the cable from the terminal. 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 terminal, but the MIDI connec-

tors are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the MIDI con-

nectors. On the other hand, when the HOST SELECT switch is

set to “MIDI,” you can use the MIDI connectors, but not the TO

HOST terminal since no data is transferred via the TO HOST ter-

minal.