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how to bluetooth Yamaha clp-340 
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find it. I have a Yamaha CLP340. I want to play it through bluetooth headphones. I realize …

Yamaha CLP 350 pedal and wire replacement 
Looking for a replacement pedal and connecting wire for the Yamaha CLP 350.

Yamaha CLP 745 - Need help figuring out how to manipulate files 
I have successfully transferred a 5-second recording onto a USB stick which my Yamaha CLP 745 loaded as a BUP file. I got it converted to a .BUP.ZIP so …

Yamaha CLP-280 - Sound Just Stopped 
CLP-280 - SOUND JUST STOPPED. There was a garbled screen error code. Tried everything, factory reset etc. Still no sound, no sound if headphones plugged …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 250 n- Off key 
HI, I have a Clavinova CLP 250 and it seems to be a tone off key from true middle C. There is a transposer button, but when I press it nothing happens. …

Taking Apart My Yamaha CLP360 
Hello All. Does anybody know if it is feasible to take apart my CLP360 and remove all the gubbins that I don't need to keep it purely as a midi controller? …

Can Euro Yamaha CLP-840 be stepped down from 230v to U.S. voltage? 
Shipped from Italy to US. Has no dial to switch voltages. Aside from external transformer, how is it possible to change from Euro 230v to 110/120v? Thanks! …

Yamaha clp-330. File button not turning on the light 
Any use af the file button is not possible. Have reset to factory settings. Not able to select a recorded new tune (left hand) Sincerely Palle Louw dkpallelouw@gmail.com …

Misbehaving Yamaha CLP-155. Odd symptom. 
The E,F, A# and B keys, in all octaves of my CLP-155 only work the first time pressed. Second press, nothing. After a few minutes, the affected keys work …

A sudden ff-note whilst playing soft (Yamaha Clavinova) 
I have a problem with my CLP 575B. For the last 6 months a problem occure, when I turn the piano on and start to play. 3 or 4 notes (the middle f, f sharp, …

Yamaha CLP 470 recording issue 
HI, I am playing on a Yamaha CLP 470 and I try to record music: I bought a brand new USB device, but it is actually impossible to export recording on it. …

Yamaha CLP 123 / how to open up 
I want to address sluggish keys but can't figure out how to open the top... Any help? No screws in back...

Using Headphones with Yamaha Clavinova CLP-122S 
I want to use headphones but the headphone jacks are larger than typical headphone plugs. I remember years ago we had some sort of adapter that we purchased …

How To Record Audio From Yamaha CLP 685 To A Mac? 
Hi. I've got a Yamaha CLP 685, which I'm trying to record to a mac. I've tried a USB stick but when I do that it says it's saving audio to USB but doesn't …

Fixing Loud Noise on Yamaha clavinova CLP 370 
The keyboard makes a very loud noise and stands out from the rest when pressed gently. Can this be fixed? What can I do to fix it?

Yamaha CLP 635 Noisy Sustain Pedal 
I have just bought a Yamaha digital piano CLP 635 and it makes a tiny noise when pressing the sustain pedal which is quite anoying while playing. Is there …

Yamaha Clavinova Bluetooth Headphones Pairing 
How to pair Bluetooth headphones with the Yamaha Clavinova. I have a CLP 685 and when I push the pair button it just stays pairing is it possible to need …

Sounds like sustain pedal is always on 
I have a clp-611 that ever since I had it moved, it sounds like the sustain pedal is always on...Help?

Connecting Yamaha CLP-635 via USB? 
Hey! I'm so happy that i finally get my CLP-635! But i can't connect it via USB to PC :( I don't know - is it my PC not detecting piano? or maybe piano …

Yamaha clp-350 sustain pedal 
I just got a CLP 350 and it didnt not come with the frame or sustain pedal. It looks like the system for plugging in a sustain pedal is a bit odd, and …

Yamaha Clavinova Out of tune 
I got the Yamaha clp330m and i pressed something randomly i think and now all the keys are out of tune i just want to know how to reset all the functions …

Experienced acoustic player needing apartment-friendly keyboard...Yamaha CLP-240? 
Hello! I've got a question regarding the CLP-240; A bit of a backstory... I've been playing piano since I was very young. I inherited two acoustic pianos …

Connecting my Yamaha clavinova 265GP to garage band 
Hi, Can someone please tell me whether it is possible to conenct my 265GP clavinova to garageband? It does not seem to recognize the program. Thank you! …

How to open a Yamaha CLP-122 Clavinova 
Does anybody know how to get inside a clp-122s. I appreciate I am probably being a bit dim, but here goes. the school I work in has been donated the aforementioned …

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Clicky Keys  
I have a second hand CLP122S with a beautiful sound the keys have gradually started clicking more and more. How can I fix this and is it possible without …

Transfer a song from Yamaha Clavinova to my MacBook Pro 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-220 and want to transfer a song that I recorded to my computer. I have a MacBook Pro. I have purchased the Yamaha MIDI …

Advice re connecting Yamaha CLP-930 to PC 
We have had our Yamaha CLP-930 for a number of years but now wish to connect to a PC for my son to use for his music studies. From the manual I see that …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-350 right speaker not working 
The right speaker in my clavinova clp-350 is not working. The left speaker works fine and the action does too. I opened the cover and everything appears …

Problems with stereo headphones and Yamaha CLP 340 
I have a new Yamaha CLP 340 and have problems hearing through a Bose stereo headphone. I checked the settings in the book - they are correct. We also …

Buying tips for a used Yamaha CLP 920 
HI I am looking to buy a used Yamaha CLP 920 for my 9yr old kid. I am an absolute novice and would appreciate what are the basic things I need to look …

Why dont my pedals work?? 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-220. I have had it for approximatley 4 years, but for 3 of those years I have been trying to fix my pedal. 0 out of the 3 …

Yamaha CLP 295-GP intermittent LOUD! note 
I've had a CLP 295-GP for a bit over 2 years. In the last few months, it has very intermittently (maybe once every day or two) emitted an enormously …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 330 power led does not work 
Hello. When I switch on my yamaha clavinova clp 330, power led on front panel doesn't work. All other function is working. What can i do?

Watt usage by Yamaha Clavinova CLP-220 
I just moved from Boston to Belgium and brought our Clavinova. I need to buy an external 110->220 converter. I see that the difference between the different …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 100 - No Sound 
I have an old Yamaha CLP 100. Over 10 years ago, my dog chewed through the power cord. Before that, the piano worked just fine. I have kept the piano …

Yamaha CLP 260 keyboard sensitivity 
I am currently in a clinic with access to a Yamaha CLP-260. Its keyboard sensitivity seems, however, to be set to maximum pressure. I can hardly get a …

Sustain pedal wiring 
Hi, I am trying to repair a CLP-411, the sustain pedal wiring got ripped out from under the pedals and I don't know which colour wire goes where. I want …

MIDI for Yamaha CLP 250 
Sister is letting me use her Yamaha CLP 250. I want to use the MIDI to create & record music on my PC. However, the Yamaha USB MIDI doesn't list this model …

Connecting Yamaha CLP330 to MacBook 
Hi, I have a Yamaha CLP330 and I want to record from the clavinova to garageband, a music software program on my MacBook. I have no idea which cables …

Crayon in headphone jack, now no sound 
I have a CLP-250. My daughter put a crayon in the headphone jack a few years ago and from that point on, no sound came out. I removed the crayon, probably …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-230 - Replace power supply cord 
Hi, We have recently moved from Australia to the United States of America. I need to buy a US power supply cord for our Yamaha Clavinova CLP-230 which …

No sound from Yamaha Clavinova CLP-150 
Hi! I have a Clavinova CLP-150. Lately I've been playing around with some MIDI-stuff, connecting my Clavinova to my PC and playing around. It works …

No sound coming out of the right speaker on Yamaha CLP 990 
I have a Yamaha CLP-990 that I purchased in 2003. About two weeks ago, sound stopped coming out of the right speaker. When I plug in headphones, no sound …

Factory Reset on a Yamaha clp 265? 
Dear Community! our clp 265 seems to be a little "out of tune"... What can I do? / how could i perform à Factory reset? Thx!!!

Yamaha CLP-930 - Keys stuck  
Hi I bought a CLP930 somewhat 8 years ago. Generally I chose Yamaha as it proved to have the best sound and hammer technics at the time. However I have …

Yamaha CLP-115 Transposition problem 
I'm trying to transpose a song following the instructions in my owner's manual. However, the new pitches play simultaneously with the originals. That's …

How can I record from a yamaha clp 340 directly to a usb device? 
How can I record from a yamaha clp 340 directly to a usb device?

Yamaha CLP 300 Clavinova and Garageband 
I have a Yamaha CLP 300 Clavinova and would like to know how I can hook it up to Garageband on my new iMac. Thank you for your help!

Yamaha Clavinova on/off issue 
The machine turns itself off and back on while in use. Can this be fixed? We've had this clavinova for several years and haven't had problems until recently. …

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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-560 will not play 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP560 approx 16 years old. It powers up OK but does not play. Default LEDs appear at power-up. Pressing buttons causes correct …

clunking keys 
The keys on my recently purchased, used, Clavinova thunk when they return to position after being depressed. It happens to all of the keys, black and …

Opening a Yamaha Clavinova CLP360 
Hi, how do I open the top of the CLP360 piano. I don't know which screws to undo. I see it is hinged at the back.

No Sound Yamaha Clavinova CLP-350  
HELLO I WAS JUST GIFTED A CLAVINOVA CLP-350. THE POWER COMES ON BUT THERE IS NO SOUND. I OPENED IT UP BOTH FUSES LOOK OK. UM AS FOR THE OUTPUTS THE …

How do I play my Yamaha Clavinova CLP100 from Sibelius 4 
I have tried to connect my Yamaha Clavinova CLP100 to Sibelius 4 but get no sound through the keyboard. I am using a USB Midi connector which responds …

Clavinova CLP-500 - no sound 
In the middle of the piano being played there was a muffled bang sound and suddenly no sound, although the power was getting into the piano, as indicated …

noisy keyboard clavinova clp-950 
when all keys are released there is a very audiable clunk on return will replacing felt cure it, the piano is 6years old distracting

noisy keyboard 
All the keys give a hefty clunk when released after being used. Is there an adjustment to damp them, or does some felt or other means need replacing? …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-240 - No sound after new A/C power cord 
Hello, I returned to my classroom after having a substitute for the day to find that my A/C cord had been destroyed to my Clavinova CLP-240. I went …

Yamaha Clavinova Tuning 
My Yamaha Clavinova has recently become slightly sharp all along the scale, not a half step, maybe a 3/4 step. How can I adjust that?

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-115 no sound but lights are on 
Hi, My Yamaha clp-115 can play the demo songs and the metronome works, but I get nothing from the keyboard. Very frustrating. Any suggestions. …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-260 faulty headphone socket 
Hi! I just bought a used CLP-260 and made the mistake of not checking the headphone function before buying it. This morning I found the headphones will …

How to make MP3 files with Yamaha CLP 280? 
I have a yamha CLP 280 el piano with beautiful sounds (in headphones...). I would like to make MP3/wav files for making cd or distribute my music. I have …

Disk format extension 
Can I record FROM a CD (instrumental accompanyment) on to Mp3 format and then onto a floppy disk and play it in the Disk section of my CLP 970? Regards, …

Change preset volume on Yamaha CLP240 
I have a Yamaha CLP 240. The volume difers a lot between the instruments on my piano. If I play with pianosound and then change to organ the volume is …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP230 - works but does not work! 
My Yamaha Clavinova CLP230 works in Grand Piano mode, but none of the other buttons work. What could be wrong, and is there a way to reset this? Thanks, …

Loud key noise Yamaha Clavinova piano CLP-920 
I have a second hand Yamaha Clavinova piano (Model CLP-920) which has graded hammer action keys. What noises (Apart from the piano sound) should these …

my power appears on but no sound out of my CLP120, what should I do? 
my power appears on, but no sound out of my CLP120, what should I do?

How to Transpose the Yamaha Clavinova CLP 300 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP 300 with no guide book. Can anyone explain how to transpose-there is a button to press 9which doesn't have a light) and seemingly …

How do you transpose a clavinova CLP 500 
What key combination do I have to use to to transpose a clavinova CLP 500? One of my sons is playing the trumpet (tuned on B flat) and the other is starting …

Yamaha CLP-955 
Where on line can I find the cable to the foot pedal of a Clavinova clp-955 to purchase?

Speaker trouble for the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-560 
My keyboard speakers lock up after too many keys are played at once or when the volume is to half its maximum capacity. It doesn't make any sound after …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-250 Foot Pedal. 
Just bought an old Yamaha Clavinova CLP-250 for my son to learn piano. I just got the keyboard... do you know if the keyboard can operate with a foot …

Sticky key 
I have an old CLP 560 with a key that doesn't pop back up. I can't find an exploded drawing, so I can't figure out how to take it apart. Does anybody have …

preset song titles on Yamaha CLP930 Clavinova 
I have a Yamaha CLP930...very nice. Can anyone tell me the names of the preset songs??? Jerry

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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-560 player piano feature 
Our CLP-560 is about 15 years old, and we have forgotten what buttons/keys we need to push to have the Clavinova play the preprogrammed tunes on its own. …

Is Clavinova piano good for a beginer to play on or to learn from 
is it good for a beginer to play on or to learn from a Clavinova Piano or is it better to purchase a cheaper model?

Damper Problem 
My Clavinova CLP 100 sounds like the damper pedal is down all the time even when the peddle is unplugged from the back of the instrument. Can I fix this …

Repairs for a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-300 
I have one key on my Yamaha CLP-300 that is always extremely loud. The keyboard is basically unusable this way and I'm wondering if there is anyway I …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-820 Pedal  Not rated yet
Hello, all my pedals doesn't work. I would like to buy a new sustain pedal for my yamaha clavinova clp-820. But all pedals have jack connection plug. …

How to open a 30 years old Yamaha CLP 250 Not rated yet
Good afternoon, I would like to inspect a faulty CLP 250 but can't find the logic to open it. Before unscrewung all screws, I'd like to ask here if you …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 Issue Not rated yet
Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809 Downloaded sw version 1.07 but can't get the unit to accept the sw from the flash drive. Here is what I have done. Formatted …

Piano MArvel MIdi connection problems and Lag Not rated yet
I have recently set up PIano Marvel on my Laptop and tried to connect it to my Yamaha CLP611 via MIDI USB converter mio. THere is a terrible lag between …

How to Connect Yamaha CLP280 to iPad Not rated yet
I have an older CLP280 and have recently tried, unsuccessfully, to connect this to my iPad so I can use garage band etc. I have tried both USB host …

Sticky Keys on my Yamaha Clavinova 955 Not rated yet
I have a beautiful Clavinova 955 that has played wonderfully, except for three sticky keys that have been interfering with our playing for several years …

Old Yamaha CLP-123 only one note across half the keyboard doesn’t play Not rated yet
I have a really old 20+ years Yamaha CLP-123. Worked like a charm till now. Suddenly G notes across half of the keyboard (starting in the middle and to …

Yamaha CLP-230 tuning issue Not rated yet
This is going to sound strange, but for some reason, the black keys on my CLP-230 seem to be out of tune with the white keys for some reason. If I just …

Yamaha CLP-635 Highest six notes sound dead, almost no tone Not rated yet
On my Yamaha CLP-635 I just recently noticed this issue because previously I never used these highest six notes but now I’m learning Flight Of The Bumblebee …

How to Fix Yamaha Clavinova Keys - CLP 930 Not rated yet
We have a Yamaha clp 930 and the keyboard is completely dead when turned on. All the keys look good. The demo plays perfectly but the keys don’t play. …

The Yamaha CLP-430 loudspeaker does not shift to headphones Not rated yet
Hi, Can anyone help me to repair this setting which appeared recently. I cannot play any longer silent with headphones and the sound is also coming trough …

Yamaha CLP645 - a little dissapointed Not rated yet
I have just had to send my Clavinova CLP645 in to have the contact rubbers replaced in the middle section of the keyboard. Bought it new so only a year …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 840  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP 840 with bench in perfect condition. Any idea of its value? Thanks, Jan

Replacing sticky keys - new spring or key? Not rated yet
My Yamaha CLP130 occasionally develops sticky keys which are slow to return to their position. I've been replacing the key with a new one. However, I've …

Yamaha CLP 500 Repair Not rated yet
We have a CLP 500 which is at least 20 years old. It was working fine til we moved to a new house. Professional movers moved our belongings. When it was …

How To Balance Level Between Midi'd Yamaha CLP 340 Clavinova and Commodore MK10 Not rated yet
Hello, My wife (a retired music teacher) has a Yamaha CLP 340 Clavinova. I have an old Commodore MK10 MIDI keyboard. THis does interface with the midi …

convert UK Yamaha Clavinova to US power input Not rated yet
I would like to convert my CLP-440, boutght in the UK, to run on US electrical grid. Currently I am running it off an external transformer. WHat do I need …

Trying to replace a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-560 pedal set with a set of from CLP 230 Not rated yet
Hi, Thank you in advance with any help you could provide.. I recently acquired a Clavinova piano in perfect condition but with no pedals...Finding a …

Pedal wire replacement for Yamaha CLP-260 Not rated yet
I have acquired a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-260, but the pedal wire seems to have been chewed through by something. I can't seem to find a replacement. Does …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-170 Obnoxiously noisy keys. Not rated yet
Yamaha CLP-170 Obnoxiously noisy keys. I have had my CLP-170 since September 2019. In January I started noticing how noisy the keys were starting to become. …

Why can't my Yamaha CLP-575 read MP3 files? Not rated yet
I see that some Calvinova's read MP3 files from a USB key. The CLP appears only to read .WAV and even then can only see about 3 of the 20 files on the …

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Yamaha CLP-50 Weighted keys feel too weighted Not rated yet
I have to press the keys harder than an acoustic piano to achieve the same level of sound and touch. This is also makes my hands sore after playing for …

Garageband and Yamaha Clavinova CLP-685 Recording Not rated yet
Hi, My daughter plays a Clavinova CLP-685. We want to connect it to the Garageband App on the MacBook. So far so good, we made it allowing her to …

What can I do on a Yamaha CLP-675? Not rated yet
I am called upon to play a new Yamaha CLP-675 on occasion. I have owned a CLP-360 for about 25 years, using it as an input device to Cakewalk on a Windows …

Yamaha Clavinova clp611 as slave controller Not rated yet
I want to use my iPad as the midi sound module and the keyboard as a controler. Help

Recording transposition onto usb Not rated yet
I'm recording from user to usb. It has a keychange and I use the "transpose" button to change the key. When I play it back, it does not change keys. …

How to Transfer song from Yamaha Clavinova CLP295-GP to USB Stick Not rated yet
I am trying to transfer a song from the memory of my Yamaha Clavinova CLP295-GP to a USB stick. I have read the book but don’t seem to be able to do the …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 990 model updates  Not rated yet
My name is carlos guerra from Miami, and I own a Clavinova CLP 990 since 2002. I would like to update my Clavinova to work with the current technology. …

Yamaha CLP-155 Noisy Key Action Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha CLP-155 and I love the sound and feel BUT it has recently developed a very noisy key action when the keys are released - a loud thump or …

Headphones not working on Yamaha CLP295GP Not rated yet
My headphones no longer work with my CLP295GP. I have tried both headphone sockets and three different sets of headphones so I know it is not a problem …

Yamaha CLP-430R Sound Issue Not rated yet
I have a 2013 Yamaha CLP-430R that my sound is intermittent from the headphone jacks or out put jacks. Also, the external speaker has started doing the …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP550 keys don't work Not rated yet
I have had this piano (Yamaha Clavinova CLP550) for 10 years, but all of a sudden 3 keys in the middle of the keyboard have stopped working - what do I …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-280 Sustain Pedal Not Working Not rated yet
I have a Clavinova CLP-280. The sustain pedal seems to have a loose wire and works only part of the time. I need to figure out how to get to the wiring …

Yamaha CLP-122S - Recording MIDI to Cubase or Logic Pro X Not rated yet
Is anybody successfully recording Midi to Cubase or Logic Pro X from CLP-122S? If so, which midi interface are you using please? I’ve not had any …

Yamaha CLP-295 Clavinova - Play Live Through Computer Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha CLP-295 Clavinova. Works well. My wife wants to tie sound output, likely using USB to HOST, to a laptop computer to play sound to a remote …

Connecting Yamaha CLP 645 To My Laptop - USB To Host Not rated yet
Hi, I have connected a usb to host connector from my Yamaha CPL 645 to my laptop, but my laptop is not picking up as a new device or connecting to it. …

How to assemble Yamaha Clavinova CLP-115? Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-115 which was disassembled during a move. Upon arrival at the new destination, the movers were unable to reassemble the …

Left speaker not working on Yamaha CLP 300  Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha CLP 300. I have had this keyboard from brand new and it's about 30 years old. I've had zero problems with it through the years until 2 …

Yamaha CLP-511 Repair Help!! Not rated yet
I have a CLP-511 Clav that is missing the pedals. I don't have much use for all 3 but I'd like to wire a sustain pedal to the piano. I can see the female …

Yamaha Clavinova 153s sound problems Not rated yet
I've had my clavinova for many years now and it's always played great. We just moved, though, and I've noticed the sound is now one-half step off. I noticed …

Yamaha CLP 265 appears to be off 440 pitch Not rated yet
Hello We just purchased this Clavinova digital grand piano privately. I tested every key, played a couple of song intros, the pedals all work, the …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 250 stand Not rated yet
My son is studying piano on an old Clavinova CLP 250, that my cousin gave me without its own furniture. Now I put it on a table, but it's not so comfortable …

Yamaha CLP-685 GrandTouch keys Not rated yet
I bought a CLP 685 last year, and I’m happy with it. But my thumbs and little fingers hurt a bit while playing wide chords and some fast passages. That’s …

How to Repair Yamaha CLP170 to Correct Noisy and Loud Keys Not rated yet
I have been trying to repair my CLP170 to correct noisy and loud keys. Having replaced the contact rubbers and the upper and lower felts, I put the keyboard …

Yamaha CLP-120 - Midi Clock Not rated yet
Hi I'm trying to turn off the internal midi clock on my Yamaha CLP-120 as it is interfering with other midi devices. Any help with this would be greatly …

Old Yamaha CLP 122S pedal connector wiring Not rated yet
Hi, The connector attached to the wire coming from the sustain pedals on my CLP-122S came off, and I need to know the color sequence to wire on a new …

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Wiring for Clavinova CLP 122s pedals connector Not rated yet
Hi, The connector attached to the wire coming from the sustain pedals on my CLP-122S came off, and I need to know the color sequence to wire on a new …

Yamaha Clavinova for Daughter - Grade 8 Exam Not rated yet
Hello, looking for clavinova piano for my 9 yr old daughter who will be taking grade 8 exam of Yamaha. Please suggest piano type and where to buy. Looking …

Yamaha CLP230 Sustain Pedal Cable Not rated yet
The choir I sing with has a CLP230 keyboard. The sustain pedal cable was damaged recently. Will a cable from another model work? If not, is a suitable …

Looking for a plastic music note holder base for a Yamaha CLP-155 Not rated yet
Hello, I have a CLP-155 Stereo model which the bottom part of the music book holder has broken. Its the dark brown colour and has 5 screws that holds it …

Yamaha CLP 645 - subdued sound Not rated yet
Hi, I just bought Yamaha Clavinova CLP 645 and it sounds horrible, especially the two main piano voices. It sounds like the sound comes from the cupboard. …

Cannot remember piece title - Yamaha CVP-105 3-1/2 in floppy disk Not rated yet
I had a CVP-105 Clavinova which came with a dozen or so floppy disks of 3-1/2 in size. There was one song I absolutely idolized in this collection years …

Listening on the headphone of the piano what is played on the piano and the PC Not rated yet
Hi I would like to listen to what is played on a pc and my piano at the same time over the headphones. For example, I would like to listen to the instructions …

How to save playback of saved usersong as audio file on USB stick Not rated yet
I saved something I played on my CLP-635 as a usersong. Now I want to save the playback of that song as an audio file on a USB stick. For the life of me, …

Yamaha CLP 122S Problems Not rated yet
We have just given our old Yamaha clp 122s to our daughter - it has been stored under a bed for 10 years and seems fine but I can't get the demo tunes …

Yamaha Clavinova Speaker Problems Not rated yet
Hi, I got a Yamaha Clavinova CLP 300 from my grandparents this past week and the speakers work but barely. The sound is very faint whether I play it through …

Can Clavinova CLP 550 use the pedal from Clavinova CLP 50 Not rated yet
I have CLP 550 but no pedal and I can't find CLP 550 pedal on the internet but found this https://m.ebay.com/itm/Pedal-Assembly-from-Yamaha-Clavinova-CLP-50-/2019564167 …

Trade a Yamaha acoustic baby grand for a Clavinova Not rated yet
I have a 1968 model Yamaha G2 Baby Grand Piano that I want to trade for a Clavinova so that I can give it to my granddaughter. They do not have the space …

Key will not sound off after release Not rated yet
George. Foxhowell@aol.com My E above middle C voices after the key is released... Modus fb 01 Probably a contact issue... Dont wanna spend hundreds …

Recording malfunction with Clavinova CLP 330 Not rated yet
Whenever I try to record a song on my Clavinova CLP 330 it records it but also adds the "choir" button and starts playing that with my recording. Any …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-100 Foot Pedal Not rated yet
I was recently lucky enough to acquire a Yamaha Clavinova CLP-100. The seller provided the keyboard piece, and the stand linked below on Amazon. We are …

Yamaha Clavinova clp-320 - missing parts Not rated yet
I inherited this piano but it seems to be missing the cords to plug it in. I seem to be missing 2 things: 1. The outlet cord. I found a replacement …

Help! What has happened to my Yamaha Clavinova CLP 411? No sound. Not rated yet
Last year I bought a used Clavinova CLP 411 electric piano. It worked perfectly until last month. For some reason, it started making a loud constant noise …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 575 Key Sound Problem Not rated yet
My 3 year old CLP 575 is developing a worsening problem. The F note in the 2nd octave below middle C, and sometimes the surrounding notes has a wooden …

Midi not responding on Yamaha Clavinova Not rated yet
Set up midi on a Casio keyboard to check signals are being sent and revived, the move midi cable to Clavinova clip 860, set switch at back to midi and …

Is it possible to play a Yamaha CLP 300 with organ sound? Not rated yet
I have to play in a CLP 300 and I would like to use an organ register. Is there any possibility?

Yamaha CLP 330 keyboard mute! Not rated yet
Hello there! I need your help on a problem! I own the CLP 330 and the last weeks when I begin playing the piano, suddenly after a few minutes the …

Keyboard lock for Yamaha CLP-340 Not rated yet
Does anyone know of a keyboard lock for the CLP-340 which has a sloping keyboard cover?

midi transmit from yamaha clp 430 to synth Not rated yet
How can I control my surface synth with my yamaha clavinova clp 430? I am connecting the midi cable out from the clavinova to the midi in of the synth. …

What type of headphones for my old Yamaha clavinova clp920? Not rated yet
I can't get headphones to plug into my Yamaha Clavinova CLP920. I know I used them when I first got it years ago. Please help. What type and please …

Wireless headphones for Yamaha CLP240 Not rated yet
I have a ten year old clp240, and want to use wireless speakers as the plug and wire continually get damaged by little fingers. Is there anything available …

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Yahama YDP-142 Button Panel Does Not Work Not rated yet
The button panel does not work, the rest is working, but buttons don't work... I've alredy tried restore and csis-f-gsis and did not work. some …

16 track recording on new Yamaha CLP 575 Not rated yet
I just bought a new CLP 575 and I'm having problems working the 16 track recording. I follow the instructions and record L, R, then Extra. Each time I …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 820 Repair Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CLP 820 which is many years old. Recently the sound is beginning to deteriorate a little. The occasional key reverberates louder …

Yamaha CLP 115 Demo, Metronome and Voice buttons are dead Not rated yet
Hello, I have a CLP115 and the three buttons on the left are dead, no lights and they dont perform their functions at all. I tried doing a factory reset …

Yamaha CVP 505 hit by lightning only red indicator light turns on  Not rated yet
This CVP was plugged in during a lightning storm, now the only thing that happens when you turn it on is the little red indicator light comes on and that …

Spare Yamaha CLP 130 base with pedals for sale? Not rated yet
Hello, I will make a long story short. My ex and I broke up I have the keyboard she has the stand with the pedals, which I she might have broken and …

Yamaha CLP 230 Power indicator on, display off, sound off Not rated yet
My CLP 230's indicator light turns on, but display and sound stay off. Any clues, please?

Recording from my CLP-130 to Garageband  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a Clavinova CLP-130 and want to record tracks in garageband on my Mac Mini. Is it best to connect using the Host 8 pin or to use the Midi …

Yamaha CLP-350 with 2 permanently stuck keys. Economically repairable? Not rated yet
I’ve just acquired an old Yamaha Clavinova CLP-350 from someone who was throwing it out. It’s fine apart from two adjacent black and white keys (bottom …

Clavinova CLP930 no power - Where to find fuse Not rated yet
I believe my daughter plugged it directly into a 220 without using a transformer. Hoping it is just the fuses. Can you tell me where I can find the fuse? …

Yamaha CLP 153S, some keys no sound. Not rated yet
Hi my name is Christopher from Illinois. I just recently got handed down a used yamaha CLP 153s and some of the keys will not play unless they are pressed …

Clavinova gone renegade with transpose function Not rated yet
A Clavinova CLP 230 in my lab is transposing A 440 to about A425. It doesn't match with the other Clavinovas. I tried the transposer ON/OFF, and holding …

Yamaha Clavinova clp 130 voltage  Not rated yet
We moved to Germany and voltage change adjusted to. 220 but won't turn on. Tried using transformer with 120 voltage still won't turn on. Is there a fuse …

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