Clavinova Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-411/511 Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument
that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many
years of musical pleasure.
● Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone
generator system offers rich, realistic voices. Both
models feature stereo sampling of the piano
voices for unmatched realism and expressive
power.
● Piano-like touch response — adjustable in 4
stages — provides extensive expressive control
and outstanding playability.
● Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simulta-
neously.
● Split mode (CLP-511) allows different voices to be
played by the left and right hands.
● Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh
sound for new musical expression.
● Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates
practice.
● Digital recorder lets you record and play back
anything you play on the keyboard (up to approxi-
mately 4,200 notes).
● MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions
make the Clavinova useful in a range of advanced
MIDI music systems.
● Built-in computer interface for direct connection to
personal computers running advanced music
software.
Taking Care Of Your Clavinova
Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment. Observe the fol-
lowing points and your Clavinova will sound and look great for many years.
1 Never open the case and touch or tamper with the
internal circuitry.
2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use,
and close the key cover to protect the keyboard.
3 Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova only
with a clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral
cleanser may be used if desired. Never use
abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical
dust cloths since these can dull or damage the
finish.
4 Never place any vinyl products on your Clavinova.
Contact with vinyl can cause irreversible damage
to the finish.
5 Install your Clavinova in a place that is away from
direct sunlight, excessive humidity or heat.
6 Never apply excessive force to the controls,
connectors or other parts of your Clavinova, and
avoid scratching or bumping it with hard objects.
7 Make sure that your local AC mains voltage
matches the voltage specified on the name plate
on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage
selector may be provided on the bottom panel of
the main keyboard unit near the power cord.
Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the
voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at
240V when the unit is initially shipped. To change
the setting use a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the
selector dial so that the correct voltage appears
next to the pointer on the panel.
● Name Plate Location
The CLP-411/511 name plate is located on the
bottom panel.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read
this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.