User Guide

CLP-170/150 59
Connections
Connectors
CAUTION
Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before
turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or
damage to the components may occur.
Connect or disconnect the
pedal when the power is off.
1 AUX PEDAL jack
A separately sold FC7 foot controller or FC4/FC5 foot switch can be con-
nected to this jack. By using an FC7 you can control the volume while playing
to add expression to your performance, or control various other functions. By
using an FC4/FC5, you can switch various selected functions on/off. To select
the function that will be controlled, use the [VOICE SETTING] parameter
[AuxPedal] (See page 84). The SONG [START/STOP] function can also be
assigned to a foot switch (See page 94).
2 MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] connectors
Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors.
Make sure you set the HOST SELECT switch (described on the privious page)
to MIDI when you use these connectors.
3 HOST SELECT switch
This switch should be set according to the type of connected MIDI device or
personal computer. (Refer to “Connecting a personal computer” on page 61
for more information.)
4 TO HOST jack
This jack allows direct connection to a personal computer. (Refer to “Con-
necting a personal computer” on page 61 for more information.)
5 USB jack
This jack allows direct connection to a personal computer. (Refer to “Con-
necting a personal computer” on page 61 for more information.)
MIDI
THRU
TO HOST USBHOST SELECT
MIDI
MacPC-2
USB
OUTIN
AUX OUTAUX IN
L / L+R R
AUX PEDAL
L / L+R R RL
LEVEL FIXED
TO HOST
USB
MIDIAUX PEDAL
THRU
HOST SELECT
MIDI
MacPC-2
USB
OUTIN
AUX INAUX OUT
L / L+RRL / L+RRRL
LEVEL FIXED
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