Yamaha CLP295 Manual Do Utilizador

Using 

Your Instrument with Other Devices

CVP-409/407 Owner’s Manual

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Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI 
cables to connect external MIDI devices.

For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effec-
tively use it, refer to the following sections: 
• What is MIDI?..............................................page 196
• What You Can Do With MIDI.......................page 199
• MIDI Settings ...............................................page 200

By connecting a computer to the [USB TO HOST] or 
[MIDI] terminals, you can transfer data between the 
instrument and the computer via MIDI, and take advan-
tage of sophisticated computer music programs. Keep in 
mind that you also need to install an appropriate USB-
MIDI driver.
The instructions below explain how to connect and use 
the terminals.

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If you are using a computer that has a USB interface, we recom-
mend that you connect the computer and the instrument by USB, 
rather than by MIDI. 

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Driver
A driver is software that provides a data-transfer interface between 
the computer’s operating system and a connected hardware 
device. You need to install a USB-MIDI driver to connect the com-
puter and the instrument. Refer to the separate Installation Guide 
(page 4).

This explanation is divided into two parts, covering the 
two connections: connection to the [USB TO HOST] 
terminal and connection to the [MIDI] terminal.

When connecting the instrument to the computer via 
USB, use a standard USB cable (having the USB logo) 
to connect the [USB TO HOST] terminal on the 
instrument to the USB terminal of the computer. Then, 
install the USB-MIDI driver.

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About the [USB TO HOST] and [USB TO DEVICE] terminals
There are two different types of USB terminals on the instrument: 
[USB TO HOST] and [USB TO DEVICE]. Take care not to confuse 
the two terminals and the corresponding cable connectors.
Be careful to connect the proper plug in the proper direction. Expla-
nations on the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal follow in the next section.

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• The instrument will begin transmission a short time after the 

USB connection is made.

• When using a USB cable to connect the instrument to your 

computer, make the connection directly without passing 
through a USB hub.

• For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to 

the owner’s manual of the relevant software.

There are two ways to connect the instrument via MIDI 
to a computer. If you have a MIDI interface built into 
your computer, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the 
computer interface to the [MIDI IN] terminal of the 
instrument, and connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal of 
the instrument to the MIDI IN terminal of the interface.

Receives MIDI messages from an external 
MIDI device. 

Transmits MIDI messages generated by the 
instrument. 

Simply relays the MIDI messages received at 
MIDI IN. 

Instrument

USB cable

Precautions when using the [USB TO HOST] terminal
When connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] termi-
nal, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so 
risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing data. If the 
computer or the instrument freezes, turn the power to the 
instrument off and restart the computer.
• Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
• Before connecting the computer to the [USB TO HOST] ter-

minal, exit from any power-saving mode of the computer 
(such as suspended, sleep, standby), and quit any open appli-
cation software, also turns off the power to the instrument.

• Execute the following before turning the power to the instru-

ment off or unplugging the USB cable to/from the instrument/
computer.
- Quit any open application software on the computer.
- Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the 

instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on 
the keyboard or playing back a song.)

Instrument

MIDI cable

[MIDI IN] 
terminal

[MIDI OUT] 
terminal

Computer with MIDI 
interface installed

[MIDI OUT] 
terminal

[MIDI IN] 
terminal