Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped.
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Accessories ● Music Software Collection Disk (and Music Book) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your Clavinova, as well as MIDI driver software for computers.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Features of the Clavinova ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Easy-to-use LCD Display The LCD (together with the various panel buttons) provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand control of the Clavinova’s operations (page 16). ● Wealth of Rich, Realistic Voices The CVP-103 has a wide variety of authentic and dynamic voices, including 195 original voices, 480 XG voices, and 12 drum/SFX kits.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready About This Manual 8 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks 9 Setting Up the Clavinova 10 Music Stand ..................................................................................... 10 Key Cover (Where Present) ............................................................. 10 Turning the Power On and Off ......................................................... 11 Headphones .....................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disk CHAPTER 6: Registrations Using Registrations(Registering and Recalling Panel Setups) 89 Storing a Panel Setup ...................................................................... 89 Recalling the Registered Panel Settings .......................................... 90 Protecting Panel Settings .................................................................
CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready About This Manual ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This section explains the notation conventions that are used throughout this manual. ■ Square brackets [ ] ............................................................................................ Square brackets enclose the names of panel buttons, sliders, and connectors as they appear on your Clavinova. For example, the DEMO button is expressed as [DEMO] in this manual. DEMO HELP ■ Bold characters .............................
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks ● Precautions Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below. ● Compatible Disk Type 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used. ■ Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks ............. To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive: Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards the disk slot.
Setting Up the Clavinova ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Music Stand ■ To raise the music stand: .......................................................................... Z Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go. X Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the right on the rear of the music stand. C Lower the music stand so that it rests on the metal supports.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting Up the Clavinova Turning the Power On and Off Z Connect the power cord. Insert the plugs at the ends of the cord, one into the AC INLET on the bottom panel of the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. In some areas, a plug adapter may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. X Press the [POWER] switch. The main display appears in the LCD display.
Panel Controls and Terminals AUX IN R L AUX OUT L/L+R L/L+R R x MIDI IN OUT THRU PEDAL HOST SELECT PC-2 MIDI J K 1 2 MAX z 7 STYLE 8BEAT 16BEAT BALLAD DANCE ROCK/ R&B MIN PIANIST & * MUSIC DATABASE w 4 HELP SWING/ JAZZ LATIN COUNTRY BALLROOM INTRO MAIN A AUTO FILL MAIN B MAIN C TRAD/ WALZ 9 METRONOME DISK HARMONY 6 CUSTOM ACMP ON CVP-103 ANCEL A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 MAIN D ENDING FADE IN/OUT 0 ! @ # $ % ^ RESET 8 r START/STOP TAP SYNCHRO START/ST
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Panel c v SONG CONTROL Q E Y SONG PLAY/ STOP PAUSE REW R U FF T I PIANO E.
Playing the Demo Songs ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features a total of 50 demo songs: 4 feature songs, 24 special pieces showcasing the voices, and 22 pieces showcasing the styles. Listen to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. Z Call up the Demo Play mode. .............................................................. Press [DEMO]. The lamps of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. DEMO HELP X Select the desired play mode. .....................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ (B) To listen to a voice demo, press the VOICE button corresponding to the desired voice category. ➔ Playback starts from the first demo song for the selected category. The lamp of the corresponding VOICE button flashes. Playing the Demo Songs There are two demo songs for each voice category. To skip to the second song, press the flashing button a second time. VOICE PIANO E.
CHAPTER 2: Basic Operation Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○ You will refer to the LCD display frequently as you operate your Clavinova. This section consists of a short tutorial that will help you learn how to read the LCD display and use the related controls. Selecting a Function Many of the Clavinova’s functions are displayed at the bottom of the LCD. The main display shown below contains two functions: KBD VOL and RIGHT1 VOICE.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the LCD Display Controls Changing a Setting There are several ways to change a function’s value. Here are two of the main ways: ■ Using the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons ................................. Once you have selected a function, you can change its setting with the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons. Since you have just selected KBD VOL, try turning the dial or pressing the [–] button until it reads 0.
Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Changing a Setting in a Menu Display You can use either of the methods described previously to change the current voice selection. Just press RIGHT1 VOICE and hold the button down, or use the data dial or the [+] button to scan through the options.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the LCD Display Controls Displaying a Different Page As you were trying out the piano voices in the preceding step, you may have been surprised to see all the voice names suddenly replaced by an entirely different set of voices. Specifically, this occurs when you select the rightmost voice in the display (Midi Grand), then turn the data dial clockwise or press the [+] button.
Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ If you play a few notes, you’ll notice that your Clavinova is flat by quite a bit. Now, let’s assume that you want to reset the keyboard to the standard 440.0 Hz.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using By pressing the LCD button under KEY TOUCH, for example, you can set the Clavinova’s response to how hard you play. The value displayed in the rectangle switches from NORMAL to SOFT, then FIXED, then HARD — but the FIXED VELOCITY function remains selected. The VOICE SETTING function determines whether reverb, chorus, effect, and other settings are automatically selected when a voice is selected.
Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This message will remain onscreen for about three seconds. Press the button corresponding to the settings you want to display before the message disappears.
Adjusting the Volume ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has two sliders that let you adjust the overall volume and the accompaniment or song playback volume. There are also settings that you can use to adjust the keyboard volume and the volume of each part of the automatic accompaniment or song.
Adjusting the Volume ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ Adjusting Accompaniment or Song Part Levels Call up the MIXER display by pressing [MIXER]. In the Mixer display, the volume of Automatic Accompaniment and individual parts of a song can be adjusted. Press [MIXER] again (or [EXIT]) to return to the previous display. There are two types of mixer display, as shown below.
Using the Metronome ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features a convenient metronome that is ideal for practicing. The procedure for setting the metronome tempo can also be used to set the playback tempo for the Auto Accompaniment (page 49) and Song (page 93) modes.
Using the Metronome ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Changing the Metronome Settings You can change the metronome’s time signature and volume using the settings in the METRONOME page. ■ Displaying the Metronome Settings .............................................. To display the METRONOME page, press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [METRONOME]. DIRECT ACCESS ➾ TEMPO METRONOME RESET ➔ The METRONOME display appears. ■ Setting the Beat (Time Signature) .........
Using the Help Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Help mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. You can select help topics from a menu displayed on the LCD, or press a button on the panel to get help information related to that control.
Using the Help Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ V Turn the pages and read the help information. ................ Use the fourth LCD button to advance the page. You can also press the third LCD button if you want to go back and read the previous page. B Exit the Help topic. .......................................................................................... Press the LCD button under EXIT to return to the Help menu.
3: Voices CHAPTER Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features a wealth of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. It also features a Keyboard Percussion function that lets you play the realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. VOICE VOLUME MASTER VOLUME CONTRAST STYLE ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO 8BEAT 16BEAT DANCE BALLAD ROCK/ R&B PIANIST MUSIC DATABASE SONG CONTROL TEMPO E.
Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Select the voice. ................................................................................................. Select the desired voice by pressing the appropriate LCD button. The data dial and [–] and [+] buttons can be also used. Each VOICE SELECT display consists of two or more pages. Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to call up the various pages. C Play the selected voice. .............................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has ten drum kits and two SFX kits , found on pages 3 and 5 of the [PERCUSSION] voice group. When one of the drum or SFX kits is selected, various drum, percussion, and special effect sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Setting the Volume of the Main Voice ........................................... You can use the VOLUME function in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] page to change the volume of the main voice. To adjust the overall keyboard volume, use the KBD VOL function in the main display (page 23) instead. Z Press the VOLUME button. ➔ The VOLUME function is highlighted. X Adjust the volume of the main voice.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○ The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play two different voices simultaneously in a layer. This makes it easy to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. You can also set the volume, octave, and stereo position for the second voice, and detune the second voice from the main voice to create a thicker sound.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Changing the Keyboard Settings for the Second Voice You can use the settings in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT2] display page to change the volume, octave, pan and detune of the voice selected using the RIGHT2 VOICE function. The settings you make in this page affect any voices you select using the RIGHT2 VOICE function. Different settings cannot be made for each voice. ■ Displaying the Second Voice Keyboard Settings ............
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ■ Setting the Stereo Position of the Second Voice ........... The PAN function in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT2] display lets you adjust the stereo position of the second voice. Z Press the PAN button. ➔ The PAN function is highlighted. PAN • Settings: L — — R • Basic setting: (center) X Adjust the stereo position.
Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○○○○○○○ The Split mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play two different voices with each hand. For example, you can play the bass with your left hand and the piano with your right hand.
Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○○○○○○○○○ Changing the Keyboard Settings for the Left Voice You can use the settings in the KEYBOARD [LEFT] display page to change the volume, octave, and pan of the voice selected using the LEFT VOICE function. You can also select the keyboard range that is affected by the pedals, as well as the split point that separates the right and left ranges, using the functions in this page.
Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Setting the Octave of the Left Voice .............................................. The OCTAVE function in the KEYBOARD [LEFT] display lets you adjust the pitch of the left voice up or down by one or two octaves. Press the OCTAVE button. ➔ The value changes each time you press the button. ■ Setting the Stereo Position of the Left Voice .......................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ■ Changing the Split Point ............................................................................ You can use the SPLIT POINT function in the KEYBOARD [LEFT] display to set the split point at any desired key position. In Split mode, the left voice is played by all keys to the left of (and including) the split point. The basic setting of the Split Point is F#2.
Using the Pedals ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you sustain the sound of the voices even after releasing the keys. • Certain voices in the [PERCUSSION] and [XG] groups may not be affected by use of the damper pedal.
4: Reverb and Other Effects CHAPTER Reverb ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Reverb is an effect that recreates the acoustic ambiance of a performance space — anything from a room in a jazz club to a concert hall. The Clavinova lets you choose from a variety of reverb effects; you can also set the depth of any reverb effect to your preference.
Reverb ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The LCD displays either the REVERB page or the REVERB DEPTH page (whichever was selected most recently). X Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to switch between the REVERB page and the REVERB DEPTH page. If you press the [>] button while the REVERB DEPTH page is showing, the CHORUS page will be displayed. Refer to the other sections of this chapter for details on chorus and other effect settings. ■ Changing the Reverb Type ......................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Reverb X Set the total depth of the reverb effect. You can change the setting using the TOTAL DEPTH ▼ and ▲ buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons. To reset the value to the basic setting of 64, simultaneously press either the TOTAL DEPTH ▼ and ▲ buttons or the [–] and [+] buttons. • The TOTAL DEPTH setting globally affects all voices. Different settings cannot be made for each voice.
Chorus ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova’s chorus effects let you modify the voices you play from the keyboard, adding warmth for an even richer sound. Flanger effects add pronounced modulation, for a spacy futuristic quality. You can choose from a variety of chorus and flanger effects, and set the depth of the effect added to each keyboard voice.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chorus ➔ The selected chorus type is highlighted. Because the basic setting of the chorus type depends on the accompaniment style, the chorus type may change automatically when you select a different style. ■ Setting the Chorus Depth for Each Part ................................... • The chorus type selection affects all keyboard parts. Different settings cannot be made for each part.
Voice Effects ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a variety of effects besides reverb and chorus that you can use to enhance the sound of the voices or create wild, special effects. You can adjust the depth of the effect as desired.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Voice Effects X Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to switch between the EFFECT and EFFECT DEPTH pages. ■ Changing the Effect Type ......................................................................... You can change the effect type selection in the EFFECT page. Select an effect type using the TYPE ▲ and ▼ buttons, or highlight the TYPE function and use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons.
Voice Effects ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Setting the Effect Depth for Each Part ....................................... The settings in the EFFECT DEPTH page let you set the effect depth separately for each part you play from the keyboard. Z Select a part. Press LEFT, RIGHT1, or RIGHT2 to set the effect depth for the corresponding keyboard part. ➔ The selected function is highlighted. X Set the effect depth.
CHAPTER 5: Accompaniment Styles (Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment) Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a wide variety of musical “styles” that you can use for simple percussion accompaniment, or as the basis of a fully orchestrated accompaniment — including bass and rhythm parts — using the Auto Accompaniment feature (page 57). There is also a selection of “Pianist” styles that let you play with piano accompaniment when you activate the Auto Accompaniment.
Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Select a style. .......................................................................................................................... Select the desired style by pressing the appropriate LCD button. Accompaniment Tempo • Whenever you select a style, the preset tempo for that style is also selected (unless you change the style during playback, in which case the current tempo is maintained).
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○ You will use the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT buttons and the START/ STOP buttons to select style variations and control style playback.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ To change the variation while the style is playing, press the button corresponding to the new variation. ➔ The button’s lamp flashes as the Clavinova plays the fill-in pattern. Generally speaking, the Clavinova will start the fill-in pattern soon after you press the button. If you select a variation after the last eighth note of a measure, however, it will begin the fill-in pattern from the start of the next measure.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Playing the Accompaniment Styles ■ Synchronized Start ............................................................................................ This method lets you start the style by simply playing a note or chord on the keyboard. Z Set the Synchronized Start function. If necessary, select a variation as described on page 51, then press the [SYNCHRO] button.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Adding an Introduction ................................................................................. This function lets you embellish the start of a tune by adding an introduction. Z Set the introduction pattern. Select the variation to play the intro pattern as described on page 51, then press the [INTRO] button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Playing the Accompaniment Styles ■ Fading In ............................................................................................................................. This function lets you gradually fade in the volume of the style. You can set the Fade In function at any time before you start the style, and use it in combination with any start method (including the Introduction function). Z Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova will play one of three ending patterns, depending on the main pattern that is currently playing, as shown below. Ending Patterns Pattern Ending A Ending B Ending C/D Played by: [MAIN A] [MAIN B] [MAIN C] or [MAIN D] Press [ENDING] a second time while the ending pattern is playing to produce a ritardando (gradually slowing) effect.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○ ○ ○ ○ The Clavinova includes a sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system that can provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing for your performance in 125 different styles, as well as 35 different types of piano-only accompaniment. The Auto Accompaniment playback data is normally not output by the MIDI [OUT] terminal.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Starting the Auto Accompaniment You may want to select an accompaniment mode (page 59) before you start playing. If the accompaniment mode is set to your liking, you can start the Auto Accompaniment as follows: Z Select a style. ........................................................................................................ Select the desired style. (See page 49.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment Changing the Auto Accompaniment Settings You can change the accompaniment mode (which selects the chord indication method), the split point, and other Auto Accompaniment settings in the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE display page. ■ Displaying the Auto Accompaniment Settings .................. Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [ACMP ON]. DIRECT ACCESS ➾ ACMP ON ➔ The ACCOMPANIMENT MODE display appears.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Accompaniment Modes ● Single Finger To control the Auto Accompaniment, press one, two, or three keys in the left range of the keyboard (below and including the split point), following the rules described below. Play the melody in the right range along with the Auto Accompaniment. • The Clavinova displays the names of the chords you play at the left edge of the main display, below the tempo.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ■ Chords in Fingered 1 mode The chord types below can be played in Fingered 1 mode. For a fingering chart showing all chords in the example key of C, see page 15 of the Reference Booklet.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Using the Synchronized Stop Function ................................... The SYNCHRO STOP function in the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE display automatically stops the Auto Accompaniment when you’re not holding down any keys to the left of the split point. Press the SYNCHRO STOP button to turn the function on. This function can only be turned on if the Auto Accompaniment is on and Full Keyboard mode is not selected.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment X Start the Auto Accompaniment. Press [START/STOP] or use the Synchronized Start function (page 53) to start the Auto Accompaniment. C Enter the chord root. Use the ROOT button to select a root. ➔ The ROOT function is highlighted, and the root changes. ROOT function Settings: See sidebar on page 60. If you hold the ROOT button down, the INVERT setting may also change.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ N Enter the chord. The keyboard guide lamps indicate the fingering for the selected chord. At this point you can either play the chord on the keyboard or press the ENTER button to hear the accompaniment play it. M Stop the Auto Accompaniment. When you’re done with Chord Assistance, press [START/STOP] or [ENDING] to stop the accompaniment. • Any chords recognized in Fingered 1 mode can be entered from the keyboard.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment Adjusting Individual Part Levels The Clavinova has five accompaniment parts: Rhythm, Bass, Chord, Pad, and Phrase. RHYTHM This part forms the basis of the accompaniment. The Rhythm part usually plays one of the drum kits. BASS The Bass part uses voices appropriate to each style, including acoustic bass and synth bass.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Set the volume level. ..................................................................................... Use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to adjust the volume level. You can also increase the level by holding down the button you used to select the part. You can set the volume of the highlighted part to 0 by pressing and quickly releasing its button. Press and release the button a second time to restore the previous value.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ The Clavinova has many other features and functions that make the use of the Auto Accompaniment even more convenient and enjoyable. With these functions you can easily select panel settings to suit a certain type of music, have the Clavinova play harmony to your melody line.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Sort the list, if necessary. ........................................................................ Press the SORT button to switch the highlighted setting between STYLE and A–Z. To display the panel setups for a specific style group, simply press the corresponding STYLE button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions Harmony This feature adds harmony or embellishment notes to the melody you play using the main voice in the right range of the keyboard. The harmony notes are produced automatically to match chords played with Auto Accompaniment. ■ Adding Harmony .................................................................................................
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Selecting a Harmony Type ....................................................................... You can change the type of harmony that is played using the TYPE function in the HARMONY display. TYPE function • Settings: See table on this page. • Basic setting: Depends on main voice.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ■ Changing the Harmony Speed ............................................................ You can change the speed of the harmony notes played by the Echo, Tremolo, and Trill harmony types using the SPEED function in the HARMONY display. SPEED function • Settings: 4, 6, 8, 12 (Echo) 8, 12, 16, 32 (Tremolo) 12, 16, 24, 32 (Trill) • Basic setting: Depends on main voice. Z Select the SPEED function.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ One Touch Setting The Clavinova’s convenient One Touch Setting function makes it easy for you to select voices and effects that are appropriate to the style you’re playing. Each style has four preprogrammed panel setups that you can select by pressing a single button. For a list of the One Touch Setting parameters, refer to page 13 of the Reference Booklet.
Creating Your Own Styles ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○○○ The Clavinova lets you create custom accompaniment styles that you can recall and play back at any time, just like the presets. Up to four custom styles can be maintained in the Clavinova’s memory at the same time, and any number can be saved to disk for later reloading and use. Recording a Custom Style Use the following procedure to record your own custom styles. Z Select the DISK/CUSTOM style group. ......................................
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The “Select a source style” message is displayed for a few seconds, then replaced by page 1 of the CUSTOM STYLE display. The style that was selected in the DISK/CUSTOM STYLE display begins playing. C Select a source style. ................................................................................... Select a preset style that is close to the style you want to create. Preset style selection is carried out in the normal way (page 49).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles ● Changing the beat: Press the BEAT button to select a different time signature. ➔ The “Clear style?” message is displayed. BEAT function • Settings: 2, 3, 4, 5 • Basic setting: Depends on style. Clear style? Since the patterns of the selected style will not match the new beat, you will have to completely clear the style and start recording from scratch if you change the time signature.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ N Select the part you want to record. ............................................... Use the PART LCD button, the data dial, or [–] and [+] buttons to select the part you want to record. R1 R2 Bs C1 C2 Pd P1 P2 The R1 part is initially selected and set to record. Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Bass Chord 1 Chord 2 Pad Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Recording part Playback part OFF Part containing no data • Only one part can be set to record.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles < Record the selected part. .................................................................. You can now record new notes in the selected part by playing the keyboard at the appropriate timing. Record non-percussion parts in C major seventh (CM7), since the custom style is recorded as a C major seventh pattern.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ > Quantize the recorded part, if necessary. .............................. You can “tighten up” the timing of a recorded part by using the PART QUANTIZE functions in page 2 of the CUSTOM STYLE display to align all the notes to a specified beat.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles Use the > LCD button to position the underline cursor at the character you want to change (style names can be up to 12 characters in length). Use the data dial and/or the [–] and [+] buttons to select the character you want to enter from the list in the center of the display, then press the CH.SET LCD button to enter the character at the current cursor position.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Be Sure to Save Your Data! Custom style data is not retained in memory when the power is turned off, so be sure to save your custom style before turning the power off (see page 82). Exit when done. .................................................................................................. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the CUSTOM STYLE display and return to the main display.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles ■ Volume and Effects ......................................................................................... Page 4 of the CUSTOM STYLE display includes several functions that let you set the volume, reverb, chorus type and depth, and pan for each part of each custom style section. Z Select the section and part. Use the SECT.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ V Set the value or depth of the selected parameter. The VALUE (or DEPTH) function displayed above the rightmost LCD button sets the amount or depth for the parameter selected in step 2. When VOLUME is selected, the SECTION setting is fixed at ALL and the VALUE range is from –50 to +50 (this value is relative to the preset volume of the source style).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Custom styles must be stored in the Clavinova’s memory before they can be saved to a disk. If a custom style has not been stored and you attempt to save it to disk, the “Store in memory before saving to disk” message will be displayed. If this happens, press OK to return to page 5 of the CUSTOM STYLE display. Store the custom style (see step 12 on page 79), then try saving again.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Playing Back Your Custom Styles Once created, your original custom styles can be selected for playback by pressing the [DISK/CUSTOM] button, then using the STYLE ▲ and ▼ LCD buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons to select the custom style you want to play. The selected style can then be played in exactly the same way as the preset styles (page 51).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles Use the MEMORY No. ▼ and ▲ buttons to select the style you want to delete, then press OK to delete the style, or CANCEL to cancel the operation. If the Clavinova displays the “Can’t delete this style!” message when you try to delete a style, it is because you have tried to delete the style that your custom style was based on.
Using Style Files ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ You can load and play style files created in the Style File Format either from optional Yamaha “Style File” disks, or from disks containing custom style files you’ve created yourself.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using Style Files X Select a style file. .............................................................................................. Select the desired style using the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons. You can preview the selected style by pressing the LISTEN LCD button. (The LISTEN function is not available in the ALL LOAD display.
Using Style Files ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ V Eject the disk when you’re done. .................................................... When you’ve finished with the Style File disk, press the disk drive EJECT button to remove it and return to the normal play mode display. You can return to the normal play mode without removing the disk by pressing the [EXIT] button. CAUTION The [DISK IN USE] lamp will light while the style is being loaded.
6: Registrations CHAPTER Using Registrations (Registering and Recalling Panel Setups) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Registration feature lets you store complete panel setups that you can recall whenever needed. A total of 20 setups (5 banks containing 4 memories each) can be registered in the Clavinova’s memory.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Using Registrations C Register the panel setup. .......................................................................... While holding down the [REGISTRATION] button, press one of the buttons labeled [1] through [4] under REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING corresponding to the registration memory where you want to save the setup.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 3 4 BANK BANK REGISTRATION Registrations ONE TOUCH SETTING ➔ The number of the recalled registration appears next to the bank name in the upper left corner of in the main display. A pencil icon will appear to the right of the registration number in the display as soon as any change is made to the panel buttons or settings.
Using Registrations ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Indicate the categories to be frozen. ............................................ Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons to select a category, then press the ON/OFF button to mark or unmark the selected category. Freeze Categories • Settings: ON, OFF • Basic setting: ON (ACMP SETTING) OFF (others) Backup of last settings: ON Repeat this step to mark or unmark other categories, as needed.
7: Song Control CHAPTER Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova can play back songs recorded using the Song Record function (page 110), as well as song data included on various commercially available software disks. You can also play along on the keyboard as the songs play back. Moreover, when song data software includes lyrics, you can view the lyrics in the display during playback.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The DISK IN USE lamp lights while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. Once the disk has been identified, the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1) appears and the [SONG] lamp lights. If a song disk has been inserted but the Song Play mode is not engaged, press the [SONG] button. ➔ The [SONG] lamp lights. Press the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to select the first page, if the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display is not shown.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to call up the SONG PLAY [LIST] display (display page 3), to view the entire list of the song names in the disk. The desired song can be selected easily by using the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons. Up to eight song titles are shown in the display at a time.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Adjusting the Tempo The playback tempo of the song can be changed as desired. (See page 25.) The preset tempo for the selected song can be restored at any time by simultaneously pressing the TEMPO [–] and [+] buttons. Usually the tempo is indicated by numbers.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback Part Cancel The 1/RIGHT (right hand), 2/LEFT (left hand) and ORCH (accompaniment) buttons in the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display can be used to turn playback of the corresponding parts on or off. The buttons are highlighted when the parts are turned on. For example, you can turn off the right- and/or left-hand parts so you can practice them on the keyboard.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Select the desired track for playback (PLAY/OFF, SOLO). Select the track by using the TRACK < and > buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons. ➔ The selected track is indicated by an underline mark. Turn playback on or off for the selected track by pressing the rightmost LCD button to select PLAY (playback) or OFF. When a track is muted, the box surrounding the track number disappears.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback ■ Selecting Voices for 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT Parts The playback voices for the 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT parts can be selected in the SONG PLAY [L&R VOICE] display. Press L&R VOICE ▼ or ▲ to highlight the corresponding function in the display, then select the playback voice for 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT parts by using the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons. You can also select a voice by using the L&R VOICE ▼ or ▲.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Adjustment of Track Settings To adjust the playback volume, voice, and pan settings, as well as the reverb, chorus, and effect depth for individual tracks, press the [MIXER] button while in the Song Play mode to call up the MIXER display. FUNCTION MIXER You can use the MIXER display to set the parameters listed below. See the indicated reference pages for descriptions of each parameter.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback X Select the parameter to be edited. ................................................. Press SELECT ▼ or ▲ to select the desired parameter. Depending on the file type, voice changes may only be possible for tracks 1 and 2. Current value for the selected track Parameter selected for editing Selected track is highlighted. C Edit the value or setting. ..................................................
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Phrase Repeat ...................................................................................................... When playing back Yamaha software that includes special phrase marks, such as DOC files, you can select specific phrase numbers (as indicated on the accompanying sheet music) and repeatedly practice only the selected phrase. (Phrase Repeat can be used for the four songs for which notation is provided in the included Music Book.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback While the song is playing back, press the A ➔ button once at the beginning of the section to be repeated. ➾ Then, press the B button at the end of the section to be repeated. Repeat playback of the specified section (from point A to point B) will begin automatically. The programmed A and B points are retained until a different song or a different Repeat mode is selected.
Song Playback ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ Playing Other Types of Music Data ■ About Compatible Software .................................................................. The CVP-103 can play back the following types of software. • Sequence formats: SMF (format 0 and 1), ESEQ • Voice allocation formats: GM System Level 1, XG, DOC The Lyric Display function (page 109) cannot be used with song data recorded in SMF format 1.
○ Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a special Guide function which allows you to practice by using the appropriate disk software. The “piano roll” display and the keyboard guide lamp indicate which keys you should play, and when you should play them. You can even practice at your own pace since the Clavinova pauses playback of the accompaniment until you play the correct keys.
Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Practicing Phrase-by-Phrase with the Playback: Sound Repeat ....................................................................................................... In the Sound Repeat method, the Clavinova plays back a short phrase. Listen to the phrase and practice. As soon as you play the phrase correctly, the Clavinova will automatically play the next phrase.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Guide Control X Select the Guide method. ........................................................................ Press one of the GUIDE CONTROL buttons: [EASY PLAY], [NEXT NOTE] or [SOUND REPEAT]. GUIDE CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE Turning Off the Keyboard Guide Lamps The keyboard guide lamp can be turned on and off in the SONG PLAY [GUIDE MODE] display. (See page 109.
Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ • Playback tempo can be set to any desired value after a song has been selected by using the TEMPO [–] and [+] buttons. • The Guide function may not work properly with software which was not produced for independent left- and right-hand playback. • Since the Guide phrases used in the Sound Repeat method are automatically determined by the Clavinova, they may not precisely match the actual musical phrases.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Guide Control ■ Setting the Sound Repeat Number ............................................. To set the number of times the phrase is repeated in the Sound Repeat mode, press the SOUND REPEAT button. When AUTO is selected, only the notes which have not been played correctly are repeated; the Guide function will automatically go on to the next phrase once the previous one has been played properly.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you to record your own performances to floppy disks. Three recording methods are available: Quick Recording (page 112), which lets you record quickly and easily; Track Recording (page 115), with which you can record multiple instrumental parts; and Chord Sequence (page 121), which lets you step-record Auto Accompaniment chords.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Recording Recording Setup: Disk Format Before you can record to the included blank disk, you will have to format it. Commercially available blank disks must also be formatted for use. You can use the Format function in the FUNCTION [DISK 5] display (page 146) to re-format floppy disks that have already been used for recording. Z Insert a disk. ....................................................................
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Quick Recording Z Insert a formatted disk. ............................................................................... Make sure that the disk’s write protect tab is set to the “write” position, then insert the disk face up with the shutter forward until it clicks into place.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song Recording C Select the Song Record mode. .............................................................. • The song number for recording can be changed in the QUICK RECORD display. Press the [REC] button. SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC ➔ The [REC] lamp lights and the QUICK RECORD display (Record mode page 1) appears.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ B Select the desired voices and style, etc. ................................ Select the voices and accompaniment style and set the tempo in the normal way, and other settings needed. (If you want to try out the selected voices, style, tempo, or other settings, be sure to do so before entering the Song Record mode in step 3, since the recording will start as soon as you play the keyboard or press the [START/STOP] button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song M Stop recording. ................................................................................................ Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. ➔ Recording stops. When the recorded data has been written to disk, the [REC] lamp goes out and the SONG PLAY display appears. If you press the [START/STOP] button, only the recording of the Auto Accompaniment or rhythm will stop.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Select the desired track for recording. ...................................... Press the TRACK < and > buttons or use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the track. ➔ The selected track is indicated by an underline mark. Use the rightmost LCD button to set the selected tracks to REC (recording enabled) or OFF (recording/playback disabled). When a track is set to REC, the Synchronized Start mode is turned on.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song Recording V Set all performance features as required. .......................... After setting the tracks to be recorded, set up all necessary performance features as required: voice, accompaniment style, tempo, reverb, etc. B Start recording. ................................................................................................ Start playing the keyboard or press the [PLAY/STOP] button.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ N Stop recording. ................................................................................................ Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. ➔ Recording stops. The [REC] lamp goes out when the data has been written to the disk, and the SONG PLAY display appears. When recording is finished, the [ACMP/ SONG VOLUME] level is automatically set to the maximum value, regardless of the current slider position.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song Recording X Pause before the punch-in point. ................................................ Press the [PAUSE] button to pause play back a bit before the point at which you want to start recording. Leave a measure or more before the punch-in point so you’ll be able to grasp the timing before you punch in. PAUSE REW FF C Turn on the Punch-in/out function. ............................................
Song Recording ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ B Select the punch-in mode. ....................................................................... Select the desired punch-in mode with the fourth LCD button. Two modes are available, as described below. 1ST KEY Recording begins as soon as the first key is played, after Punch-in playback is started in step 7 (below).
Chord Sequence ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Chord Sequence function lets you enter Auto Accompaniment data step-by-step according to chord names. You can use this function to record the accompaniment part without having to play the song in time with the rhythm or at a certain tempo. Z Set up the instrument for recording. ........................................
Chord Sequence ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ➔ The CHORD SEQUENCE display appears, the Auto Accompaniment is turned on, and the Fingered 1 accompaniment mode is selected. C Move the cursor to the entry point. ............................................... The display shows measures as a horizontal line with 8th-note divisions.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chord Sequence V Enter and set the chords and/or style changes. .......... To enter a chord, either play the chord with appropriate fingering in the left range of the keyboard (lower than the split point), or highlight ROOT or TYPE in the LCD display and use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons. You can also select the chord by pressing the ROOT and/or TYPE buttons.
Chord Sequence ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ B Stop recording. .................................................................................................... When all recording has been finished, select page 2 of the CHORD SEQUENCE display, then press the END MARK and SET buttons and input an “end mark” which determines the location of the ending. The end mark will be displayed in the box at the right side of the display.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chord Sequence ■ END MARK .................................................................... To enter an “end mark” at the current cursor location, press the END MARK button followed by the SET button. An end mark signifies the end of the song, and should always be entered to properly end each song. (An end mark is unnecessary when ending with an Ending pattern or Fadeout.
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Record mode has a number of other convenient editing functions that provide even greater control over the song data.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Record Edit Functions ➾ Press YES to save the current panel setup, or CANCEL to return to the RECORD EDIT display. ➔ The Clavinova displays the “Don’t remove the disk!” message and bar graph as it saves the data to the disk, then displays a “Completed!” message before it returns to the RECORD EDIT page. Song Name This function is used to name song files recorded with the Clavinova or to change existing names.
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Track Edit Press the TRACK EDIT button in the RECORD EDIT display to call up the TRACK EDIT display. There are three pages in the TRACK EDIT display: TRACK EDIT [MIX], TRACK EDIT [DELETE], and TRACK EDIT [QUANTIZE]. ■ Track Mix (TRACK EDIT page 1) The Track Mix function combines the data from two specified tracks and copies the result to a third specified track.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Record Edit Functions ■ Track Delete (TRACK EDIT page 2) The Track Delete function can be used to delete the data from any specified track. Z Specify the track to be deleted................................. Press the TRACK ▼ or ▲ button to highlight the function, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the track to be deleted. Only tracks containing data can be selected. X Execute the Delete operation. .....
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Z Specify the track to be quantized. .............................................. Use the TRACK ▼ or ▲ button to highlight the function, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the track to be quantized. Only tracks containing data can be selected. X Specify the quantize “size.” ...............................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other The following parameters can be changed in the INITIAL EDIT display. Refer to the indicated page for details on each parameter. Parameters which can be changed with Initial Edit: ● When track 1 — 16 is selected: ● When TOTAL is selected: • VOLUME (See page 32.) • TEMPO (See page 25.) • VOICE (See page 29.) • Overall REVERB DEPTH (See page 42.) • PAN (See page 32.) • REVERB TYPE (See page 42.) • REVERB DEPTH (See page 43.
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ V Write the changes. ........................................................................................ When all the Initial Data changes have been made as desired, press the WRITE button. When the “Are you sure?” message is displayed, press the YES button to actually make the specified changes, or NO to cancel.
Recording Without a Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has about 26 KB of internal memory that you can use to record a limited amount of song data — approximately 2,500 notes, if no other data is recorded — without using a floppy disk. About the CVP MEMORY Song If you enter the Song Record mode without inserting a disk, the words CVP MEMORY will appear in the SONG display as shown below, and the Quick Recording, Track Recording and Punch-in/out Recording functions will become available.
CHAPTER 8: The Utility Functions The Function mode provides various advanced functions that, for example, let you make various MIDI settings, or give you greater, more convenient control over disk-related operations. These sophisticated functions let you customize the Clavinova to your own musical needs and preferences.
■ Using the Utility Functions ....................................................................... As the table on the preceding page shows, the utility functions are divided among 16 display pages. Use the following procedure to display the page containing a desired function. Z Press the [FUNCTION] button. FUNCTION MIXER ➔ The lamp lights and the most recently used page of the Function mode display appears. X Display the desired page.
Keyboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 1] Display — page 1 ■ Tune ................................................................................................................................... The Tune function lets you make fine adjustments to the pitch, allowing you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The frequency (in Hz) of A3 is displayed by the TUNE function.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Keyboard FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 2] Display — page 2 ■ Key Touch & Fixed Velocity ...................................................................... The Key Touch function determines how velocity affects the volume of the voices played by the Clavinova’s keyboard. Select from four Key Touch settings to tailor the keyboard response to the selected voice, type of song, or your personal playing style.
Pedal ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [PEDAL] Display — page 3 ■ Left Pedal & Glide Range ........................................................................... This function conveniently lets you set the left pedal to control one of various functions. LEFT PEDAL • Settings: See table at left. • Basic setting: SOFT LEFT PEDAL Settings Setting SOFT The left pedal functions as the soft pedal (basic setting). (See page 40.
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [DISK 1] Display — page 4 ■ Registration & Setup Files ........................................................................ You can use the functions on this page to load, save, delete, and rename data files containing registration data (page 89) or panel setup data. Before executing one of these functions, make sure that the disk you want to use for this operation is inserted in the disk drive. Z Select the file type.
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Select the file operation. Use the second LCD button from the right to select the desired file operation: LOAD, SAVE, DELETE or NAME. File operations cannot be performed while the [SONG] lamp is lit. Exit the Song mode before attempting to perform a file function. C Press the START button. ➔ The file operation begins. The subsequent steps for each file operation depend on the operation you’ve selected.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disk Press the CH.SET button to input the selected characters at the current underline position of the file name. Continue moving the cursor to other characters or marks and entering them in this way. To delete the character at the previous position, press the BACK button. The character before the underline cursor is deleted and the cursor moves back to the deleted position.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [DISK 2] Display — page 5 ■ Song Copy & Disk Copy .............................................................................. The functions on this page allow you to copy song data recorded by the Clavinova to a different song number on the same disk, or to a different disk. You can also use the Disk Copy function to copy an entire disk.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disk C Select the destination song number. If you selected DISK1 — 1 as in step 1, press the SONG button, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select a destination song number between 1 and 60. (Song numbers above 60 cannot be selected.) ➔ If the destination song number already contains data, the name of the song file will appear in the middle section of the display.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [DISK 3] Display — page 6 ■ Song Delete ............................................................................................................... You can delete unneeded song data from the disk in this display. Be careful not to delete any important data on the disk; once the delete operation is performed, it cannot be undone.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disk FUNCTION [DISK 4] Display — page 7 ■ Song Data Transform ....................................................................................... This function allows you to convert song data recorded on the CVP103 for playback on other Clavinova models or a Disklavier. The Song Data Transform function cannot be used while the [SONG] lamp is lit.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ FUNCTION [DISK 5] Display — page 8 ■ Disk Format .............................................................................................................. Floppy disks must be correctly formatted before the Clavinova can use them for data storage.
MIDI ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [MIDI 1] Display — page 9 ■ Send Channel (Keyboard) ......................................................................... In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels (1 through 16) of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer. The SEND CH function lets you set the MIDI transmit channels for the keyboard parts.
MIDI ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ■ Synchronization .................................................................................................... The playback tempo of a song or style is normally controlled by the Clavinova’s internal clock. When you want the Clavinova’s playback tempo to be controlled by an external sequencer or rhythm machine, you should set the synchronization function to use an external clock.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○MIDI ● Control Change Messages Control change messages are used for various non-keyboard performance controls, such as the damper pedal, or for expressive control of the sound of a connected MIDI device, such as effects and volume. For example, the Clavinova can respond to control change messages transmitted from an external MIDI sequencer. (These messages do not affect the keyboard-played voices.
MIDI ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ Z Select the channel. Use the CHANNEL < and > LCD buttons to select the number of the channel you want to enable or disable. ➔ An underline cursor is displayed below the selected channel number. X Press the rightmost LCD button. ➔ When the selected channel is enabled, ON is highlighted and the channel number is enclosed in a solid box.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○MIDI Harmony types transmitted on channels 6 through 8: • Echo • Add Jazz Gtr • Tremolo • Add Brass • Trill • Add Strings • Strumming • In The Forest * See page 69 for details on the Harmony function. Notes added by other harmony types are always transmitted on the RIGHT1 channel (page 147), regardless of this setting.
Backup ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [BACKUP 1] Display — page 13 ■ Backup ............................................................................................................................ This function allows you to set the backup of various parameter groups on or off. When set to on, the corresponding settings will not be reset to the basic settings (default settings) when power is turned off.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Backup FUNCTION [BACKUP 2] Display — page 14 ■ Recall ................................................................................................................................ This function can be used to recall the initial factory settings (basic settings) for a group of parameters, or for all parameters at once.
Utility ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [MICRO TUNING] Display — page 15 The Micro Tuning Feature makes it possible to individually tune each key of the keyboard. The created tuning can be saved to a disk and loaded whenever necessary. The currently loaded custom tuning can be turned on or off at any time by using the leftmost LCD button in this display. ■ Micro Tuning Setup ............................................................................................ Z Select a key.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Utility X Select the desired file operation. Use the second LCD button from the right to select the desired file operation: LOAD, SAVE, DELETE or NAME. C Press the START button. After the START button is pressed, the display corresponding to the selected file operation appears. The subsequent steps are the same as those explained on pages 140 through 141.
Utility ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Z Select PRESET with the leftmost LCD button. ➔ The following display appears: X Select a scale. Press the SCALE ▼ or ▲ to highlight the parameter, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the temperament type. When selecting temperaments other than equal (EQUAL) temperament, the central key (reference pitch for the temperament) must be set.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Utility ■ User Scale Files ................................................................................................... The custom scale can be named and saved to disk as a user scale file. User scale files can be loaded whenever necessary, or deleted when they are no longer needed. Z Insert a disk in the disk drive.
CHAPTER 9: Connections Audio Connections ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova is equipped with jacks that let you connect a variety of audio devices. You can connect headphones, a stereo system, or PA equipment for audio output, as well as input from a tone generator or other instrument. CAUTION Be sure to turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting audio equipment, as failing to do so can result in damage to speakers and other problems.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Audio Connections ■ AUX OUT Jacks .................................................................................................... AUX OUT R L/L+R 157 Stereo System By connecting audio cables to the AUX OUT jacks as shown here, you can output the sound of the Clavinova to a stereo system, amplifier, mixing console, or recording equipment.
Data Connections ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ You can use the MIDI terminals to connect your Clavinova to a wide range of MIDI devices, including personal computers, sequencers, tone generators, and so on. In addition, the Clavinova features a [TO HOST] connector that lets you connect it directly to an Apple Macintosh, IBM-PC/AT, or other compatible personal computer without the use of a special MIDI interface.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Data Connections ■ Connecting to an Apple Macintosh or Compatible Computer ................................................................................................................................................
APPENDICES Effect Type Lists ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The tables in this appendix contain descriptions of the various reverb, chorus, and effect types that are available for use on the CVP-103.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Effect Type Lists Effect Type List Type Description HALL1 HALL2 HALL3 Concert hall reverb effects HALL4 ROOM1 ROOM2 ROOM3 Small room reverb effects ROOM4 STAGE1 STAGE2 PLATE1 PLATE2 EARLY REF1 EARLY REF2 Reverb appropriate for a solo instrument Simulated steel plate reverb effects Early reflection components of the reverb effect GATE REVERB Simulation of a gated reverb REVERSE GATE Simulation of a gated re
Effect Type Lists ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Effect Type List Cyclical wah effects; useful for electric guitar sounds, etc. DELAY LCR Three delay sounds: L (left), R (right), and C (center) DELAY LR L and R delays with two feedback delays ECHO L and R delays with independent feedback for L and R CROSS DELAY Two delays (L and R) with crossed feedback DIST HARD DIST SOFT Effects that add distortion with an edge to the sound; useful for electric guitar sounds, etc.
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● General (Panel Operation) This message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as song data conversion) that cannot be performed during recording or playback. ➾ Stop song recording or playback, or exit the Song Record or Song Play mode, then perform the operation again. This message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as selection of a style or Music Database setup) that cannot be performed during playback.
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This message appears when you attempt to record over parts or perform other operations on song files that are incompatible or do not allow such operations. Depending on the song file type, operations such as additional recording, copying, deleting, etc. may not be possible using the CVP-103. An error occurred while writing to (as in recording or storing files) or reading from the disk. ➾ Try the operation again after pressing the OK button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Messages This message appears when you execute an operation, such as playback of disk software, that will cause the Clavinova to delete data recorded to the internal memory. ➾ Press YES to delete the data recorded to the internal memory, then perform the desired operation. Press the NO button if you want to keep the data.
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Style File Load This message appears if you attempt to load a Style file when the memory capacity is not sufficient to hold the specified file. (See page 87.) Some Style files are too large to be handled by the LISTEN function. (See page 87.) ➾ Load the Style file, then use the normal playback methods to hear the style in question.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Messages When you first insert the destination disk while copying a song from one disk to another disk, this message prompts you to specify the song number to which the song is to be copied. (See page 143.) This message prompts you to insert the source disk when copying data from one disk to another. (See page 143.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The Clavinova does not turn on. The Clavinova has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the Clavinova, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. This is normal, and is no cause for concern. Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s speakers.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Troubleshooting 169 Problem Cause Solution The Auto Accompaniment does not play back. The Auto Accompaniment is not turned on. Press the [ACMP ON] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment. The desired chord is not recognized or output by the Auto Accompaniment. The keys are not being played correctly. Refer to the Fingering Chart (page 15 of the Reference Booklet).
MIDI and Data Compatibility ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ MIDI ● Sequence Format MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. • Depending on the MIDI device, the transmittable/receivable data differs, and only data which is commonly recognized among the connected MIDI devices can be transmitted or received.
Index ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ A F M Accompaniment Mode .................... 57, 59-61 accompaniment styles ................ see “styles” All Setup files .................................... 139-141 audio connections ............................. 158-159 Auto Accompaniment ............................ 57-72 Fade In ....................................................... 55 Fade Out .................................................... 56 fast forward ....................................
Index ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Q quantizing .................................... 78, 129-130 Quick Recording ............................... 112-115 R Recall ....................................................... 153 Recall Section ............................................ 80 recalling, registration ............................. 90-91 Receive Filter .................................... 149-150 Record Edit functions ........................
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