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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-611 Owner's Manual

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    92-469 1 environmental issues: yamaha strives to pro- duce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you t...

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    Introduction thank you for choosing a yamaha clp-811/611 clavinova. Your clavinova is a fine musical instrument employing advanced yamaha music technology. With proper care, your clavinova will provide you with many years of musical pleasure. ● yamaha’s awm (advanced wave memory) sound generation pr...

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    1 contents getting ready ........................................................ 2 music stand ..................................................... 2 key cover ......................................................... 2 powering up .................................................... 3 adjusting t...

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    2 getting ready music stand clp-811 to raise the stand: 1. Using two hands, take hold of the left and right sides of the music stand. Lift the stand upwards while at the same time rotating the top of the stand toward you. 2. Push the stand down into place so that the opening on the base of the stand...

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    3 powering up 1. Connect the power cord. Insert one end of the power cord into the power connector on the clavinova, and the other end into a standard wall outlet. (if your unit comes with a plug adaptor and its use is required, please connect it to the end of the cord before plugging in.) 2. Switch...

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    4 panel controls and connectors front panel clp-811/611 panel controls and connectors power master volume function transpose split variation piano 1 piano 2 clavi.Tone e.Piano 1 e.Piano 2 vibes strings choir harpsi- chord pipe organ organ combination bass brilliance reverb effect touch max min metro...

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    5 ac inlet midi aux in host select to host in out r l/l+r thru pc-2 pc-1 mac midi aux out r l/l+r p q r s t u (clp-811) ac inlet midi aux in host select to host in out r l/l+r thru pc-2 pc-1 mac midi aux out r l/l+r clp-811/611 panel controls and connectors rear panel p midi [in] [out] [thru] .........

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    6 basic controls and functions this section describes the basic controls and operational features of your clavinova. Please read through this information carefully. Controlling the clavinova you control the clavinova functions by pressing the buttons on the panel. The display indicates the results o...

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    7 memory backup the clavinova includes a memory-backup feature than can retain settings while power is off and restore them when you resume play. Although all backup is set to off at time of shipping, you can use the function mode’s backup setting (f15 on the clp-811, f14 on the clp-611) to selectiv...

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    8 brilliance reverb effect touch transpose mellow normal bright room hall 1 hall 2 stage chorus symphonic tremolo echo hard medium soft fixed song measure tempo split function master volume transpose split brilliance reverb effect touch variation piano 1 piano 2 clavi.Tone e.Piano1 e.Piano2 vibes st...

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    9 playing the demos brilliance reverb effect touch transpose mellow normal bright room hall 1 hall 2 stage chorus symphonic tremolo echo hard medium soft fixed song measure tempo split function master volume transpose split brilliance reverb effect touch variation piano 1 piano 2 clavi.Tone e.Piano1...

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    10 playing the piano songs brilliance reverb effect touch transpose mellow normal bright room hall 1 hall 2 stage chorus symphonic tremolo echo hard medium soft fixed song measure tempo split function master volume transpose split brilliance reverb effect touch variation piano 1 piano 2 clavi.Tone e...

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    11 one-hand practice with piano songs each piano song has its left-hand and right-hand parts recorded on separate tracks: the right-hand part in track [1], and the left-hand part in track [2]. This makes it possible for you to switch off either part at any time. This feature is ideal for one-handed ...

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    12 repetition practice with piano songs this feature lets you extract a phrase from any piano song and play it repeatedly. By combining this function with the “one-hand practice” feature described above, you can select and then practice a specific passage as many times as you like. Brilliance reverb...

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    13 selecting and playing voices your clavinova offers you an excellent selection of great-sounding voices (11 voices on model clp-611, 12 voices on model clp-811). You can use the variation, bril- liance, reverb, and effect features to vary the sound and feel of each voice. The clavinova also allows...

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    14 using the pedals this section explains the use of the instru- ment’s three pedals. Damper (right) pedal the damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. While the damper pedal is pressed notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (dam...

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    15 [brilliance] use this feature to set the brightness of the output sound. You can select from three levels. Mellow light, mellow tone normal standard brightness (=default setting) bright clear and penetrating sound procedure press [brilliance] as neces- sary to select the desired setting, while wa...

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    16 procedure press [effect] as necessary to select the desired setting, while watching the screen. The screen shows the current setting. (nothing is shown if the effect is set to off.) changing the effect depth hold down the [effect] button to display the depth setting for the currently selected eff...

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    17 transpose this feature allows you to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard, so that you can continue to play in a signature that you are comfortable with while at the same time “transposing” to match the key of a singer or of another instru- ment. You can set the transposition in semitone increm...

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    18 you can use function f4 to make various settings related to dual play — see page 29 for details. If you select [strings] as one of the voices, you can use function f4 to select a slower string attack. 2 terminating dual mode... Pressing any one of the voice selectors will select the corre- spondi...

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    19 3 select the voice for the right zone. Press a voice selector to select the voice for the right zone. 4 select the voice for the left zone. Hold down [split] and press a voice selector to select the voice. (the voice indicator for the currently selected left-zone voice lights up while [split] is ...

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    20 clp-811/611 using the recorder using the recorder your clavinova includes a two-track recorder that lets you record and play back a key- board performance. If you like, you can build a two-track song by recording separate performances (and separate voices) onto each track. The recording function ...

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    21 4 select the track you want to record. The red indicator shows the currently selected track. If you wish to change the selection, press the appro- priate track button ([1] or [2]). 5 start the recording. Recording begins automati- cally when you play a note at the keyboard. As an alternative, you...

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    22 erasing a track to erase a track, proceed as follows: (a) press [rec] to enter recording mode. (b) select the track you want to erase (so that the indicator is red). (c) press [start/stop] twice. Clp-811/611 using the recorder playback to select a track for playback, press the corresponding track...

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    23 clp-811/611 using the recorder brilliance reverb effect touch normal room medium flashing tempo song synchro start the synchro start feature lets you set recorder playback so that it begins auto- matically when you play on the keyboard. To select this feature simply hold down one of the recorded ...

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    24 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) configuration functions (function mode) the clavinova‘s function mode provides a variety of configuration functions that you can use to customize the operating environment. When you first receive the clavinova, all parameters are preset to their...

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    25 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) subfunctions 13.1 txch. (midi transmitting channel) 13.2 rxch. (midi receiving channel) 13.3 local (local control on/off) 13.4 prgchg (program change enable/ disable) 13.5 ctrchg (control change enable/ disable) 13.6 miditran (transposition of o...

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    26 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) basic procedure this section explains the procedure for viewing and changing the function settings. Brilliance reverb effect touch transpose mellow normal bright room hall 1 hall 2 stage chorus symphonic tremolo echo hard medium soft fixed song ...

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    27 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) function descriptions f1.Tune (keyboard fine tuning) you use this function to fine-tune the pitch over the entire keyboard. This function is useful, for example, when you need to adjust tuning when playing with other instruments. 1 to access thi...

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    28 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) f3.Scale (temperament selection) this function selects the tuning system, or tem- perament . The equal temperament now standard on present- day pianos was preceded by a series of other temperaments. These various temperaments had an important in...

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    29 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) f4.Dualfunc. (settings for dual mode.) you use this function to set various parameters for dual-mode play. 1 to access this function: first activate dual mode (by pressing two voice selectors at the same time), then press [function] , and then p...

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    30 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) 5.2 s.Balance (voice volume balance) values: 0,...,20 [10 = equal balance] [right voice gets louder as value increases.] default: varies according to voice combination sets the relative volumes for the two voices. 5.3 vcr.Octave (octave shift fo...

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    31 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) subfunctions 6.1 ****** (organ type) [ where “******” is replaced by the type name, such as “jazz organ1”. If the selected type has been edited, a “*” appears after the name.] values: jazz organ1, jazz organ2, jazz or- gan3, jazz 16 '1', basic 1...

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    32 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) f7.Metronome (metronome settings) this function sets the beat and volume for the metronome. 1 to access these settings, enter function mode and go to main function f7. 2 next, press [+/yes] to enter the subfunction group. If necessary, use [ t ]...

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    33 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) velo (velocity) midi • the display format for incoming messages is as follows. Message type indication note on/off xxx:vel:yyy (where xxx = note name yyy = velocity) program change prog #zzz control change ctrl #zzz:zzz exclusive ex.Data the scr...

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    34 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) f11.Damper (number of damper-pedal levels) under normal settings, the length of the damper pedal’s sustain effect varies according to how far you displace the pedal — the harder you step down, the longer the notes are held. You use function f11 ...

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    35 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) 13.3 local (local control on/off) values: on, off default: on selects whether the clavinova keyboard produces sound from the clavinova. More precisely, determines whether the clavinova’s keyboard drives the clavinova’s internal tone- generator s...

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    36 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) 3 at the clavinova, select function f13 and move to subfunction 13-8 bulkdump. 4 press [+/yes] to begin the dump. The screen displays working while transmission is in progress, and then completed to indicate that the operation is finished. It th...

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    37 clp-811/611 configuration functions (function mode) parameters in each group 14.1/15.1 voice (voice settings) • voice selection • dual mode on/off status and voice combination • the [f4.Dualfunc.] settings (for each voice combination) • split mode on/off status and voice combination • the [f5.Spl...

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    38 power master volume function transpose split variation piano 1 piano 2 clavi.Tone e.Piano 1 e.Piano 2 vibes strings choir harpsi- chord pipe organ organ combination bass brilliance reverb effect touch max min metronome tempo – / no + / yes song select start/ stop rec clp-911 stereo sampling recor...

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    39 ac inlet midi aux in host select to host in out r l/l+r thru pc-2 pc-1 mac midi aux out r l/l+r (clp-811) midi aux in host select to host in out r l/l+r thru pc-2 pc-1 mac midi aux out r l/l+r 4 5 6 7 8 clp-811/611 the clavinova’s device connectors 4 aux in jacks (r and l/l+r) 5 aux out jacks (r ...

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    40 connecting to a personal computer although the clp-811/611 can be connected to a personal computer via the midi in/out connectors and a midi interface, the to host connector and host select switch allow direct connection to apple macintosh, ibm-pc/at, or nec pc-9801/9821 series personal computers...

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    41 2. Connecting to an ibm-pc/at series computer connect the to host connector of the clavinova to the rs-232c port on your ibm compu- ter, using a standard 8-pin mini din → 9-pin d-sub cross cable. Set the host select switch to the “pc-2” position. Refer to your software owner’s manual for informat...

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    42 troubleshooting if you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your clavinova is faulty. 1. No sound when the power is turned on is the ac plug properly connected to the clavinova and an ac wall outlet? Check the ac connection carefully. ...

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    43 clp-811/611 options options ● bc-8 bench a comfortable bench styled to match your yamaha clavinova. ● hpe-160 stereo headphones high-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. ● dou-10 disk orchestra unit offers a range of midi recording and playback functions, plus the ...

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    44 clp-811/611 index index • for a full overview of the contents of this manual: refer to contents on page 1. • to locate information about specific buttons and connectors: refer to panel controls and connectors on pages 4 and 5. • to locate information about function-mode parameters: see the functi...

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    45 clp-811/611 index s setup file ............................................................ 35 shortcuts to function mode to [f4.Dualfunc.] .......................................... 29 to [f5.Splitfunc.] ..................................... 29-30 to [f6.Organedit] .................................

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    46 demo and piano songs lists listen der demo-songs und der piano-songs liste des morceaux de démonstration et des morceaux de piano listas de canciones de demostración y piano demo songs / demo-songs / morceaux de démonstration / canciones de demostración voice name title composer piano1 ballad no....

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    47 factory defaults / werksvoreinstellungen réglages d’usine par défaut / ajustes de fábrica the following is a listing of the clavinova’s factory defaults. Die folgende liste ist eine zusammenstellung der werksseitigen voreinstellungen des clavinova. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une liste des réglages...

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    48 midi data format introduction to midi midi (for “musical instrument digital interface”) is an internationally recognized standard for com- munication of musical performance and control data among supporting devices. Such devices include electronic musical instruments, computers, and sequencers. M...

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    49 clp-811/611 midi data format/midi-datenformat/format de données midi/formato de datos midi format de données midi introduction au système midi le système midi, de l’anglais “musical instrument digital interface” (interface pour instruments de musique numériques) est une interface de commu- nicati...

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    50 1. Note on/off [9nh] → [kkh] → [vvh] 9nh = note on/off event (n = channel no.) kkh = note no. (sending: 09h~78h = a-2~c8) (receiving: 00h~7fh = c-2~g8) *1 vvh = velocity (note on = 01h~7fh. Note off = 00h.) [8nh] → [kkh] → [vvh] 8nh = note off (n = channel no.) kkh = note no. (00h~7fh = c-2~g8) v...

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    51 (52)~(68) organ combination data 2 (69)~(85) organ combination data 3 (86)~(102) organ combination data 4 (103)~(119) organ combination data 5 (120)~(136) organ combination data 6 (137)~(153) organ combination data 7 (154)~(170) organ combination data 8 * the clavinova does not accept requests to...

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    52 effect midi map (reverb) msb lsb 00h 01h 02h 03h~ 00h no effect ← ← ← 01h hall 1 hall 2 hall 1 ← 02h room ← ← ← 03h stage ← ← ← effect midi map (variation) msb lsb 00h 01h 02h 03h~ 00h~06h no effect ← ← ← 07h echo ← ← ← 41h chorus ← ← ← 44h symphonic ← ← ← 46h tremolo ← ← ← 9. System exclusive me...

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    53 specifications / technische daten spécifications techniques / especificaciones clp-811 clp-611 keyboard 88 keys (a-1 to c7) tone generator awm (advanced wave memory) polyphony 64 notes max. 32 notes max. Voices piano 1, piano 2 clavinova tone, electric piano 1, elec- tric piano 2, harpsichord, vi...

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    54 2 3 1 clp-811 assembly procedure note • be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • be sure to use the correct screw size, as in...

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    55 lower board (e) unterseite (e) panneau inférieur (e) panel inferior (e) power cord (f) netzkabel (f) cordon d’alimentation (f) cable de alimentación (f) backboard (d) rückseite (d) panneau arrière (d) panel de fondo (d) main unit (a) haupteinheit (a) appareil principal (a) unidad principal (a) le...

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    56 6 5 5 install backboard (d). Rest the bottom of backboard (d) on the leg ledges (on both sideboards), and pivot the top of the board into place. Fasten the upper part of the backboard to the two side- boards using the short roundhead screws 5 . Fasten the lower part of the backboard in four place...

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    57 7 clp-811/611 clp-811 assembly procedure/montage des clp-811/clp-811 montage procédure/montaje del modelo clp-811 5 installer le panneau arrière (d) reposer le bas du panneau arrière (d) sur le rebord des pieds (des deux panneaux latéraux) et faire pivoter le dessus du panneau pour le mettre en p...

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    58 8 ac inlet ac inle t two cord clamps 6 zwei kabelhalter 6 deux pinces de fixation pour câbles 6 dos bridas de cable 6 8 connect up the pedal cord and power cord. Hold the pedal-cord connector so that the hook is facing away from the backboard, the backboard, and plug it into the main unit. Then a...

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    59 9 0 240 127 110 220 clp-811/611 clp-811 assembly procedure/montage des clp-811/clp-811 montage procédure/montaje del modelo clp-811 8 raccorder le cordon des pédales et le cordon d’alimentation tenir la fiche du cordon des pédales de telle sorte que le crochet soit tourné à l’opposé du panneau ar...

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    60 phone jacks klinkenbuchsen prises pour casque d’écoute tomas de auriculares styrofoam pads styroporteile coussinets en mousse planchas de poliestireno clp-611 assembly procedure note • be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in a...

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    61 4 clp-811/611 clp-611 assembly procedure/montage des clp-611/clp-611 montage procédure/montaje del modelo clp-611 clp-611 montage procédure remarque • veiller à ne pas mélanger les pièces et à les installer dans le sens correct. Veuillez assembler l’instrument dans l’ordre indiqué ci-dessous. • l...

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    62 5 install lower board (e). Unravel the pedal cord bundled to the bottom of lower board (e). Then align the ends of lower board (e) with the right sideboard (c) and left sideboard (b). Fasten board (e) in place with the four medium roundhead screws 2 . 6 install backboard (d). Rest the bottom of b...

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    63 four medium flathead screws 3 vier mittlere flachkopfschrauben 3 quatre vis moyennes à tête plate 3 cuatro tornillos medianos de cabeza plana 3 (6 ✕ 20mm) 8 7 clp-811/611 clp-611 assembly procedure/montage des clp-611/clp-611 montage procédure/montaje del modelo clp-611 5 installer le panneau inf...

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    64 ac inlet two cord clamps 6 zwei kabelhalter 6 deux pinces de fixation pour câbles 6 dos bridas de cable 6 ac inl et 9 connect up the pedal cord and power cord. Hold the pedal-cord connector so that the hook is facing away from the backboard, and plug it into the main unit. Then adhere the two cor...

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    65 0 a 240 127 110 220 clp-811/611 clp-611 assembly procedure/montage des clp-611/clp-611 montage procédure/montaje del modelo clp-611 9 raccorder le cordon des pédales et le cordon d’alimentation tenir la fiche du cordon des pédales de telle sorte que le crochet soit tourné à l’opposé du panneau ar...

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    Fcc information (u.S.A.) 1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets fcc requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by yamaha may void your authority, granted by the fcc, to use the product. 2. ...

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    Warning- when using any electrical or electronic prod- uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These pre- cautions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Read all safety instructions, installation instructions, special message section items, and any assembly instructions found ...

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