Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices
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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 142).
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)
Use the built-in MIDI terminals and standard MIDI cables
to connect external MIDI devices. For more information
about MIDI connections, see “What You Can Do With
MIDI” on page 161.
The MIDI terminals cannot be used when the USB
terminal is connected to a computer and active.
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 159)
• What You Can Do With MIDI (page 161)
• MIDI functions (page 148)
8Connecting a computer (USB terminal, MIDI terminal)
Connecting your CVP-210/208 to a computer allows you
to transfer data back and forth between the two and take
advantage of the powerful and versatile music software
available. You can connect the devices in one of two
ways:
■ Using the USB terminal
■ Using the MIDI terminals
The MIDI terminals cannot be used when the USB
terminal is in use.
An appropriate MIDI application for your computer
platform is required.
For details about the necessary MIDI settings for computer
and sequence software you are using, refer to the relevant
owner’s manuals.
Make sure to connect or disconnect the pedal only when the power
is turned off.
CAUTION
•Never use MIDI cables longer than 15 meters.
“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
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/