Yamaha CLAVINOVA C L P - 3 8 0 - Manual (Page 75)

Connections
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Basic Operation
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 advantage of sophisticated computer music software. Keep in mind that you also need
to install an appropriate USB MIDI driver.
There are the two methods by which to connect the Clavinova to a personal computer:
1. Connecting the USB port on the computer to the Clavinova’s USB [TO HOST]
terminal (see below)
2. Using a MIDI interface and the Clavinova’s MIDI terminals (page 76)
If you are using a computer that has a USB interface, we recommend that you connect the
computer and the instrument by USB, rather than by MIDI.
For more information, refer to the following pages.
CAUTION
When connecting the Clavinova to a personal computer, first turn off the power of the Clavinova and
quit any application software that is open on the computer before connecting any cables. After
making connections, turn on the power to the Clavinova.
CAUTION
If you are not using the connection between the Clavinova and your computer, you must disconnect
the cable from the USB [TO HOST] terminal. The Clavinova may not operate correctly if a cable is left
connected.
■ Copying files from a computer hard disk to a USB
storage device
Files contained on the hard disk of a computer can be transferred to the
instrument by first copying them to the storage media, then connecting/inserting
the media to the instrument.
Not only files created on the instrument itself but also Standard MIDI files created
on other devices can be copied to a USB storage device from the hard disk of the
computer. Once you’ve copied the data, connect the device to the USB [TO
DEVICE] terminal of the instrument, and play back the data on the instrument.
Instrument
USB storage
device
USB [TO DEVICE] terminal
Reading files on the USB storage device from the instrument.
Computer USB storage device
Copying the files of the hard disk of the computer to the
USB storage device.
Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer and connect it
to the instrument.
Connecting a personal computer
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 computer and the
instrument.
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