Specifications
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Connecting
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Although the Clavinova 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 or IBM-PC/AT
personal computers for sequencing and other music applications without the
need for a separate MIDI interface.
HOST
SELECT
TO
HOST
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Set
to
the
"Mac"
position.
Apple
Macintosh
Series Computer
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Connecting
to
an
Apple
Macintosh
Series
Computer
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.
Connect the TO HOST connector
of
the Clavinova to the modern (
printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which port your MIDI
software is using for MIDI data communication, using a standard
Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Set the HOST SELECT
switch to the
"Mac"
position.
You may also have to make other MIDI interface settings
on
the
computer side, depending on the type
of
software you use (refer to yo
software owner's manual).
In
any case the clock speed should
be
set
tl
1 MHz .
•
"Mac"
Cable
Connections
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1
0~--------02(HSKi)
MINI
DIN
a-PIN
20
o 1
(HSKO)
MINI
DIN
a-PIN
3 0
05
(RxD-)
40--··
04GND
5
o·
03
(TxO·)
60
Q8(RxO+)
7~
07(GPi)
80
o 6
(TxD+)
• 8-pin system peripheral cable .
• Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps.
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• When using the [TO HOST] terminal
of
the Clavinova, first turn the power
off
on both the Clavinova
and
the
computer before connecting the cable. After connecting the cable, turn the power
of
the computer on first, then the
Clavinova.
• When not using the [TO HOST] terminal
of
the Clavinova, make sure the cable is disconnected from the [TO HOST]
terminal.
If
the cable is left connected, the Clavinova may not function properly.
• "Hsr" will appear in the display
if
the host computer is not turned on, the connecting cable is not properly con-
nected, the
HOST
SELECT switch is not in the proper position,
or
the MIDI driver
or
MIDI application is
not
active. In
this case, turn the power
off
on both the Clavinova
and
the computer.
and
check the cable connection
and
the
position
of
the
HOST
SELECT switch. Once the connection
and
HOST
SELECT switch position
is
verified, turn the
power
of
the computer on first, then the Clavinova, to check
if
the MIDI driver
and
MIDI application function properly.
• When the
HOST
SELECT switch is
set
to
"Mac", "PC-t
",
or
"PC-2, no data transfer occurs via the MIDI connectors.
To
use the MIDI connectors for connection via a standard MIDI interface,
set
the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI".