Yamaha CVP-201 Owner's Manual - Page 160

Data Connections 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. CAUTION 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. "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 Home Page: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ Connecting MIDI Equipment 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 rear panel. 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. MIDI When you use the MIDI termi- IN OUT THRU HOST SELECT nals, set the [HOST SELECT] PC-2 PC-1 switch to the MIDI position. The MIDI Mac MIDI terminals will not transmit or receive data if this switch is set to any other position. You can set the Clavinova's MIDI Sequencer Tone Generator MIDI parameters using pages 9 through 12 of the FUNCTION dis- play (see page 147 through 150). [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. Connecting to a Host Computer 160 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 rear panel. If you do, be sure to set the adjacent [HOST SELECT] switch to the appropriate setting for your computer model. • 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. CVP-201 158