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The Control Panel ................................................... 4
Preparation .............................................................. 6
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The Music Stand............................................. 6
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The Key Cover ................................................ 6
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Opening and Closing the Lid ........................ 6
Connections .............................................................. 7
Selecting & Playing Voices.................................... 8
Playing the Demonstration Tunes ........................ 9
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Piano Song A-B Repeat............................... 10
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Piano Song Part Cancel .............................. 11
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Synchro Start .......................................... 11
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Left Pedal Start/Stop ............................... 11
The Dual Mode ...................................................... 12
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Other Dual Mode Functions .................... 12
The Split Mode ...................................................... 13
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Selecting the Left-hand Voice.................. 13
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Setting the Split Point .............................. 13
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Other Split Mode Functions..................... 13
Reverb .................................................................... 14
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Adjusting Reverb Depth .......................... 14
The Chorus Effect .................................................. 15
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Adjusting Effect Depth .............................15
The Pedals ..............................................................15
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Soft (Left) Pedal ...................................... 15
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Sostenuto (Center) Pedal ........................15
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Damper (Right) Pedal.............................. 15
Touch Sensitivity ................................................... 16
Transposition ......................................................... 16
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-555
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 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.
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.