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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 underside (CVP-109/107/700) or rear panel (CVP-105).
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.
When you use the MIDI terminals, 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 display (see page 201 through 204).
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. In addition, the Clavinova
features a [TO HOST] connector that lets you connect it directly
to an Apple Macintosh, IBM-PC/AT , or other compatible personal
computer without the use of a special MIDI interface.
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

Tone Generator MIDI Sequencer
IN
OUT
THRU
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.
• The MIDI terminals are particularly
convenient when you want the
Clavinova to function as part of a more
extensive MIDI setup.
You can connect the Clavinova to an Apple Macintosh, IBM-PC/AT,
or compatible personal computer using the [TO HOST] connector, which
is located at the left of the unit on the underside (CVP-109/107/700) or
rear panel (CVP-105). If you do, be sure to set the adjacent [HOST SE-
LECT] switch to the appropriate setting for your computer model.

Connecting to a Host Computer

• Turn off both the Clavinova and the
computer before connecting the cable.
• When the Clavinova is connected to a
host computer, turn on the computer
first, then the Clavinova.
• Disconnect the cable when not using
the [TO HOST] terminal. If it is left
connected, the Clavinova may not
function properly.
HOST SELECT
MIDIMac
PC-2PC-1
Data Connections
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CAUTION