CVP-205/205M/203 OWNER’S OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL
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Connections Using the bench (If included) • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic compo- • Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might nents, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. accidentally fall over.
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. About this Owner’s Manual and Data List This manual consists of four main sections: Introduction, Quick Guide, Basic Operation, and Reference. Also, a separate Data List is provided.
Accessories ■ “Music Software Collection” Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your Clavinova. ■ “50 greats for the Piano” Disk (and Music Book) ■ Recording disk Use this blank disk to save your performance. ■ Owner’s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova. ■ Data List This manual contains lists of voices, styles and parameters, etc. ■ Bench A bench may be included or optional, depending on your locale.
• Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off when the data is being written to the floppy disk. Doing so can damage the disk and possibly the disk drive. Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go; the disk will automatically pop out. When the disk is fully ejected, carefully remove it by hand. • If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it is not pressed in as far as it will go, the disk may not eject properly.
About the Display Messages A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation. When such messages appear, simply follow the instructions as shown by pressing the corresponding button. You can select the desired language from the Help display (page 50). For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to execute formatting.
Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3 About this Owner’s Manual and Data List .............. 5 Accessories ............................................................... 6 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk..................................................... 6 About the Display Messages.................................... 8 Maintenance ..........................
Song Playback ....................... 74 Compatible Song Types ......................................... 74 Song Playback ........................................................ 75 Playing the Internal Songs........................................75 Playing Back Songs on Disk......................................77 Other Playback-related Operations...........................77 Muting Specific Parts — Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks............................ 78 Repeat Playback of a Specific Range ............
Setting Harmony and Echo.................................. 135 Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV — Video Out (CVP-205 only) ............................ 136 Setting the MIDI Parameters ............................... 137 Making Overall System Settings (Local Control, Clock, etc.) — System.................137 Transmitting MIDI Data — Transmit ......................138 Receiving MIDI Data — Receive .............................139 Setting Root Note Channels — Root ......................
Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to the internal songs ................................................................................................................ page 75 Listening to disk songs ....................................................................... “Playing Back Songs on Disk” on page 77 Listening to demo songs.................................................................
Using a microphone (CVP-205 only) Connecting the microphone.............. ”Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack)” on page 144 Settings Registering Panel Setups......................................................................................................................... page 85 Tuning the pitch/Selecting a scale ........................................................................................................ page 127 Making detailed settings for playing back songs .......
What can you do with the Clavinova? SONG GUIDE DEMO Playback previously recorded songs (page 21, 36, 74) Learn and practice with the Guide functions (page 38, 79) Explore the Demos (page 20, 53) Enjoy a wide variety of preset songs as well as songs on commercially available disks. Play back the preset songs or the appropriate disk software, and let the display and guide lamps show you when and where to play the proper notes.
LCD MUSIC FINDER VOICE The large LCD (together with the various panel buttons) provides comprehensive and easyto-understand control of the Clavinova’s operations. Call up the perfect accompaniment style (page 33, 70) Enjoy a huge variety of realistic voices (page 25, 55) If you know what song you want to play, but you don’t know which style or voice would be right for it, let the Music Finder help you.
Setting Up the Clavinova ■ To lower the music stand: Key cover ■ To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. ■ To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. the music stand toward yourself as far as it will 1 Pull go. the two metal supports until they are flat 2 Raise against the rear surface of the stand. lower the music stand backward until it is all 3 Gently the way down.
Turning the Power On and Off Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to read, adjust the contrast with the [LCD CONTRAST] knob at the right of the LCD. Connect the power cord. LCD CONTRAST the plugs at the ends of the cord, one into the 1 Insert AC INLET on 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.
Panel Controls and Terminals CVP-205 IN CVP-203 OUT THRU L L+R PC-2 MIDI R L L+R MIDI (LEVEL FIXED) L R R PC-1 Mac Mac PC-1 AUX PEDAL MIDI HOST SELECT 69 TO HOST AUX PEDAL VIDEO OUT AUX IN METRONOME POWER OFF 75 R L (LEVEL FIXED) THRU 76 72 71 70 OUT 69 2 EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) TRACK 1 (R) 5 6 7 76 REC TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT GUIDE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SYNC.
64 77 63 78 79 46 VOICE EFFECT LCD CONTRAST 41 BACK NEXT 42 REVERB DSP 50 VARIATION 51 52 HARMONY / ECHO 53 MONO LEFT HOLD 54 55 VOICE 37 PIANO & HARPSI. F E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION GUITAR BASS WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD SYNTH.
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing the Demos Reference on page 53 The Clavinova features an extensive variety of Demo songs, that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its dynamic rhythms and styles. Demo button What’s more, there’s a special selection of Demo functions. These take you through a hands-on journey of all the important features and functions of the instrument — letting you see firsthand how to effectively use the Clavinova in your own music.
Song Playback Song Playback Reference on page 74 Here’s where all of the amazing voices, effects, rhythms, styles and other sophisticated features of the Clavinova come together — in songs! As you heard in the Demos, the Clavinova contains many built-in recordings. But there’s more. On the CVP-203, check out the included disk; on the CVP-205 or 203, call up the Song Open (PRESET) display.
Song Playback 2 Press the [A] button to call up the Song Open display. If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. From the MAIN display (the display shown when the power is turned on), you can select songs, voices, accompaniment styles, etc. PRESET FLOPPY DISK Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the drive. In the example display of the CVP-205 at left, the PRESET page is selected.
Song Playback 4 5 Press one of the [A] to [J] buttons to select a song file. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. REC TOP • To rewind or fast forward to the playback point of the song, press the [REW] or [FF] button. • With song data software (Standard MIDI format 0) that includes lyrics, you can view the lyrics on the display during playback. You can also view the score (CVP-205 only). See pages 81 and 84 for details. SYNC.
Song Playback 7 Finally, take the producer’s seat and try your hand at mixing. These Balance controls let you adjust the levels of the individual parts — the song, the style, your singing (CVP-205 only), and your playing. 1) Press the [BALANCE] button. 2) Press the [1 - 8▲▼] button corresponding to the part of which the volume you wish to adjust. You can call up a full set of mixing controls by pressing the [MIXING CONSOLE] button (page 119).
Playing Voices Playing Voices Reference on page 55 The Clavinova features a stunning variety of over 800 dynamic, rich and realistic voices. Try playing some of these voices now and hear what they can do for your music. Here, you’ll learn how to select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and split two voices between your left and right hands. Voice related buttons Playing a Voice 1 Press the [F] button to call up the menu for selecting the MAIN voice.
Playing Voices 3 Select a voice. You can instantly jump back to the Main display by “double-clicking” on one of the [A] - [J] buttons. A For this example, ”Orchestra” is selected. B C D E Press the [8▲] button to start the Demo for the selected voice. To stop the Demo, press this button again. There’s more to the Demo features than just voices, though–for more information, see page 53. Press the corresponding buttons to select the other pages — and discover even more voices. 4 Play the voices.
Playing Voices Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands 1 2 3 Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the LEFT part on. LAYER LEFT Press the [H] button to select the LEFT part. Select a voice group. Here, we’ll select the “STRINGS” group — so that you can play rich, orchestral chords with your left hand. VOICE PIANO & HARPSI. BRASS 4 5 6 E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION GUITAR BASS WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD SYNTH.
Playing Styles Playing Styles The Clavinova has a huge variety of musical “styles” that you can call upon to back up your own performance. They give you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion accompaniment to a full band or orchestra. Reference on page 60 Style related buttons Playing a style 1 Press the [D] button to call up the style group. If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
Playing Styles 3 Turn ACMP on. The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “Auto Accompaniment” section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected style. Split Point ACMP Auto Accompaniment section 4 • The point on the keyboard that separates the auto accompaniment section and the right-hand section of the keyboard is called the “split point.
Playing Styles Embellish and enhance your melodies — with the automatic Harmony and Echo effects This powerful performance feature lets you automatically add harmony notes to the melodies you play with your right hand — based on the chords you play with your left. Tremolo, Echo, and other effects are available, too. 1 Turn HARMONY/ECHO on. VOICE EFFECT REVERB DSP VARIATION HARMONY / ECHO MONO LEFT HOLD 2 Turn ACMP on (page 28).
Playing Styles 8 9 Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to add a fill-in, if necessary. Fill-in patterns play automatically between each change in the Main sections. Press the [ENDING] button. This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the style automatically stops. AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit. MAIN A B C D ■ Accompaniment Structure INTRO (page (page 67) xx) INTRO A INTRO B INTRO C INTRO D (max.
Playing Styles Other Controls FADE IN/OUT FADE IN / OUT TAP TEMPO TAP TEMPO SYNC.STOP SYNC.STOP The [FADE IN/OUT] button can be used to produce smooth fade-ins and fade-outs (page 66)when starting and stopping the style. The style can be started at any tempo you desire by “tapping” out the tempo with the [TAP/TEMPO] button. For details, see page 52.
Music Finder Music Finder Reference on page 70 MUSIC FINDER button If you want to play in a certain song but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder can help you out. Simply select the song name from the Music Finder and the CVP-205/203 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! Using the Music Finder 1 Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button. MUSIC FINDER 2 Select a record.
Music Finder Searching the Music Finder Records The Music Finder is also equipped with a convenient search function that lets you enter a song title or keyword — and instantly call up all the records that match your search criteria. 1 Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button. MUSIC FINDER 2 Press the [I] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER SEARCH 1 display. The results of Search 1 and 2 appear in the correspondingly numbered SEARCH 1/ 2 displays. Refer to page 46 for instructions on entering characters.
Music Finder 7 Select a record (see step #2 on page 33) and play along with the style playback. Split Point Auto Accompaniment section Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. You can also create your own Music Finder setups and save them to floppy disk (pages 39 and 45). In this way, you can expand your Music Finder collection by exchanging them with other Clavinova users.
Playing and Practicing with the Songs Playing and Practicing with the Songs Reference on page 74 Song related buttons Playing Along with the Clavinova In this section, try using the Clavinova’s song playback features to cancel or mute the right-hand melody while you play the part yourself. It’s like having a very talented and versatile playing partner accompany you while you perform.
Playing and Practicing with the Songs Recording The Clavinova lets you record, too — quickly and easily. Try out the Quick Recording feature now and capture your keyboard performance. 1-3 4 Select a voice for recording. Use the same operations as in “Playing a Voice” on pages 25, 26. Press the [REC] and [TOP] buttons simultaneously to select “New Song“ for recording. REC TOP NEW SONG 5 START / STOP REW FF REPEAT SYNC.START Simultaneously hold down the [REC] button and press the [TRACK1] button.
Playing and Practicing with the Songs Mastering Your Favorite Songs The Clavinova has several very useful practice features that help learn and master recorded songs. Here, you’ll try out the Follow Lights function, and use the special guide lamps to help you play the right notes. 1-6 7 Use the same operations as in “Playing Along with the Clavinova” on page 36. For this example, you practice the right hand part of “Playing Along with the Clavinova.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data The CVP-205/203 utilizes a variety of data types — including voices, accompaniment styles, songs and registration memory settings. Much of this data is already programmed and contained in the CVP-205/203; you can also create and edit your own data with some of the functions on the instrument. All this data is stored in separate files — just as is done on a computer.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Example — Open/Save display for Voice Each Open/Save display consists of PRESET, USER, and FLOPPY DISK drive pages. PRESET drive The files that are preprogrammed and installed internally to the CVP-205/203 are kept here. Preset files can be loaded but cannot be re-written. However, you can use a preset file as a basis for creating your own original file (which can be saved in the USER or FLOPPY DISK drive).
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Selecting Files and Folders Select a file shown in the display. In this example, we’ll select a voice file. First, press the VOICE [PIANO & HARPSI] button to call up the display containing the files. This display (“Open/Save” display) is typical of those used to call up and store files (voice files). The CVP-205/203 already contains a variety of voices in the PRESET section.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data File/Folder-related Operations Naming Files/Folders You can assign names to files and folders. Any file/folder in the USER and FLOPPY DISK sections can be named or renamed. Execute the following steps when there is data in the User drive. If there are Preset files/folders you wish to rename, copy them beforehand (page 44) and use them as User files/folders. 1 Press the [1▼] (NAME) button (page 39). The NAME display appears.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Moving Files/Folders You can move files and folders as desired, for organizing your data. Any file/folder in the USER and FLOPPY DISK sections can be moved, using the cut-and-paste operation described below. the [2▼] (CUT) button (page 39). 1 Press The CUT display appears. 2 Select the desired file/folder for moving. Select the appropriate file/folder and press the [7▼](OK) button. The currently selected file/folder is highlighted.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Copying Files/Folders You can also copy files and folders as desired, for organizing your data. Any file/folder in the PRESET, USER and FLOPPY DISK sections can be copied, using the copy-and-paste operation described below. Press the [3▼] (COPY) button 1 (page 39). The COPY display appears. 3 Press the [7▼] (OK) button. To stop the operation, press the [8▼] (CANCEL) button. 4 Call up the destination display.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Saving Files This operation lets you save the data (such as song and voice) you created in current memory (page 40) to files. The files can be saved only to the USER and FLOPPY DISK drives. If the Open/Save display for the type of data you wish to save is not shown, first return to the MAIN display by pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Entering Characters The instructions that follow show you how to enter characters in naming your files and folders. The method is much the same as inputting names and numbers to your cell phone. 1 2 3 Move the cursor to the desired position by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial. Press the appropriate button, [2▲] - [7▲] and [2▼]- [6▼], corresponding to the character you wish to enter.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Changing the Icon You can also change the icon that appears at the left of the file name. Call up the ICON SELECT display by pressing the [1▼] (ICON) button from the character input display (page 46). Select the desired icon by using the [A] - [J] buttons, or by using the [3▲▼] - [5▲▼] buttons, then enter the selected icon by pressing the [8▲] (OK) button. BACK NEXT Turns pages for icon selection. Enters the selected icon. Cancels the icon selection operation.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Direct Access — Instant Selection of Displays DIRECT ACCESS METRONOME POWER ON OFF START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) LCD CONTRAST TRACK 1 (R) BACK MENU REC TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT TEMPO TRANSPOSE TAP TEMPO RESET RESET STYLE AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO OTS LINK ENDING / rit. MAIN A HELP A F FUNCTION B G LAYER C H LEFT D I B C D E J DIGITAL STUDIO SOUND CREATOR MAX MIN PIANO & HARPSI.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Direct Access Chart Operation: [DIRECT ACCESS] button + button listed below STYLE [ACMP] [BREAK] [INTRO] MAIN [A] MAIN [B] MAIN [C] MAIN [D] [ENDING] [AUTO FILL IN] [OTS LINK] [SYNC. STOP] [SYNC.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Help Messages The Help messages give you explanations and descriptions of all the main functions and features of the CVP-205/203. HELP METRONOME POWER ON OFF START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) LCD CONTRAST TRACK 1 (R) BACK MENU TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT FADE IN / OUT TEMPO TRANSPOSE TAP TEMPO RESET RESET STYLE AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Using the Metronome The metronome provides a click sound, giving you an accurate tempo guide when you practice, or letting you hear and check how a specific tempo sounds.
Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Tap Tempo This useful feature lets you tap out the tempo for a song or an accompaniment style. Simply tap the [TAP TEMPO] button at the desired speed, and the tempo of the song or the accompaniment style changes to match your tapping. the song or the 1 Playback accompaniment style (page 60, 75). 2 TEMPO TAP TEMPO RESET Tap the [TAP TEMPO] button twice to change the tempo.
Playing the Demos The CVP-205/203 is an extraordinarily versatile and sophisticated instrument, featuring a wide variety of dynamic Reference voices and rhythms, plus a wealth of advanced functions. Three different types of Demo songs have been specially prepared showcasing the stunning sound and features of the CVP-205/203. MENU DEMO METRONOME POWER ON OFF START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) LCD CONTRAST TRACK 1 (R) TOP START / STOP REW FF SYNC.
Playing the Demos 3 For the Function demos, an introduction screen appears in the display and the Demo starts playing. This example shows the Voices in the FUNCTION demo. BACK n NEXT F VOICE PART ON / OFF G LAYER H LEFT ENTER I J DATA ENTRY Select the desired word or item by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button or number buttons ([1▼], [2▼], etc.) to call it up. 4 Relevant explanations are shown in the display. END EXIT Return to the MAIN screen.
Voices The CVP-205/203 gives you an enormous selection of authentic voices, including various keyboard instruments, strings and brass — and many, many more. VOICE PIANO & HARPSI. BRASS ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION GUITAR BASS WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD SYNTH. XG METRONOME POWER ON E.
Voices Voice Characteristics The voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the voice name. Natural! These rich and luscious voices are comprised mostly of keyboard instrument sounds and are especially intended for playing piano and other keyboard parts. Since they use a completely independent sound source, you can play full, sustained chords — even along with the accompaniment style — and not have to worry about notes cutting off.
Voices Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously The CVP-205/203 lets you set three voices for simultaneous play: MAIN, LAYER, and LEFT. By effectively combining these three, you can create richly textured, multi-instrument setups for your performance.
Voices Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left and Right Sections of the Keyboard 1 2 Set the LEFT to ON. Press this button again to set it to OFF. Select LEFT with the [H] button. Press the same button to call up the VOICE display, from which you can select the specific voice you want to play in a left. How to select the voice is the same as the way of VOICE (MAIN) screen (page 55). LAYER LEFT F The split point can be freely set to any key on the keyboard.
Voices ■ HARMONY/ECHO This control adds Harmony or Echo effects to the voices played on the right hand section of the keyboard (page 135). The Portamento effect creates a smooth pitch glide between successively played notes. ■ MONO This control determines whether the voice is played monophonically (only one note at a time) or polyphonically for each part (MAIN/LAYER/LEFT). This is set to MONO when the lamp is lit, and set to polyphonic when the lamp is off.
Styles The CVP-205/203 features styles (accompaniment patterns) in a variety of different musical genres including pops, jazz, Latin and dance. To use it, all you have to do is play the chords with your left hand as you perform and the selected Accompaniment Style (style) matching your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play. Try selecting some of the different styles (refer to separate Data List (Style List) ) and play them.
Styles 3 When the [ACMP] button is set to on, you can play/indicate chords from the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. (Depending on the settings, this may be the range of the Left voice, or the entire keyboard.) You can set the key range for auto accompaniment (page 130). STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit. MAIN A B C SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP D OTS LINK 4 Turn SYNC. (SYNCHRONIZED) START on. STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit.
Styles Playing a Style’s Rhythm Channels only 1 The Rhythm channels are part of the styles. Each style has different rhythm patterns. Select a style (page 60). 2 You can also start the rhythm simply by playing a key on the keyboard, if Sync Start is enabled (turn on the [SYNC.START] button). Rhythm starts. STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit. MAIN A B C SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP D OTS LINK Set to off. 3 Play along with the rhythm playback.
Styles Chord Fingerings The style playback can be controlled by the chords you play in the keys to the left of the split point. There are 7 types of fingerings as described below. Go to the CHORD FINGERING page (page 131), and select the Chord Fingerings. The page shows how to play chords with your left hand.
Styles Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode (Example for “C” chords) CmM7 CmM7 9 ( ) ( ( C 5 CM7 5 Cm7 9 Cm7 11 ) CM7aug 11 ( Caug CM7 ) Csus4 CM7 9 CM7 ) C6 ) C9 ( C6 9 C Cm9 Cm6 Cm7 Cm7 5 CmM7 5 Cdim Cdim7 C7 C7 13 C7 9 C7 5 C7aug C7sus4 Normal Voicing Display for root “C” Major [M] 1-3-5 C Ninth [9] 1-2-3-5 C9 Sixth [6] 1 - (3) - 5 - 6 C6 Sixth ninth [69] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6 or 3 - 6 - 2* C69 1 - 3 - (5) - 7 CM7 Major seventh [M7]
Styles Arranging the Style Pattern (SECTIONS: MAIN A/B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK) The CVP-205/203 features various types of Auto Accompaniment Sections that allow you to vary the arrangement of the Style. They are: Intro, Main, Break and Ending. By switching among them as you play, you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional-sounding arrangement in your performance. 1 Select a style (page 60). 2 STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN INTRO BREAK ENDING / rit. MAIN A B C SYNC.STOP SYNC.
Styles This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the Style stops automatically. You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by pressing the same [ENDING/rit.] button again while the ending is playing back. END STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit. MAIN A B C SYNC.STOP SYNC.
Styles Selecting Intro and Ending Types (INTRO/ENDING) 1 To call up the [MAIN] display, first press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then press the [EXIT] button. 2 3 D E Select a Intro Play the style using the Intro or Ending section (page 30, 31). Select a Ending Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing accompaniment sections — Auto Fill In 1 Fill A short phrase used to add variation to the style. STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit. MAIN A B C SYNC.STOP SYNC.
Styles Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected Style (ONE TOUCH SETTING) The 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 preset style has four pre-programmed panel setups that you can select by pressing a single button.
Styles Automatically Changing One Touch Settings with the Sections — OTS Link The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A - D). 1 2 AUTO FILLIN OTS LINK END When you switch among the Main sections (A - D), the corresponding One Touch Setting will be called up automatically. The Main sections A, B, C, and D correspond to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
Styles Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music — Music Finder The Music Finder feature lets you instantly call up the appropriate settings for the instrument — including voice, style, and One Touch Settings — simply by selecting the desired song title. If you want to play a certain song but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder function will help you out. The recommended settings, which together make up a “record,” can also be edited and stored.
Styles Searching the Ideal Setups — Music Finder Search You can search the record by music title or keywords. The results appears in the display. 1 Press the [I] (SEARCH 1) button or [J] (SEARCH 2) button in the MUSIC FINDER display. 2 Enter the conditions for the search (see below), then start search by using [START SEARCH] button. Start searching the record. The results that satisfy all the conditions appear in the SEARCH page. For details about the search settings in this display, see below.
Styles Editing Records — Music Finder Record Edit From this display, you can call up existing records and edit them to suit your preferences. You can even use this to create your own Music Finder records. 1 2 Press the [8 ▲▼] (RECORD EDIT) button in the MUSIC FINDER display. Change/clear the record data. You can also register new records. For details about all settings and operations, see below. You can also change/clear a preset record.
Styles ■ [J] NEW RECORD Registers a new record. The smallest available empty record number is used for registering. When you press this button, a message appears prompting you to execute, abort or cancel the operation. YES .................. Press this to register the record and close the display. NO .................. Press this to close the display without registering the record. CANCEL........... Press this to close the message box and return to the previous display.
Song Playback Here you’ll learn how to play back songs. Songs include the internal songs of the instrument, performances you’ve recorded yourself using the recording functions (page 93), and commercially available song data. You can use this highly versatile feature in a variety of ways — playing along on the keyboard with the recorded song, as well as practicing and learning new music with the Guide (page 79) and Repeat (page 78) functions.
Song Playback Song Playback Playing the Internal Songs 1 BACK If the MAIN screen (at left) is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. n You can also make a variety of other settings (such as tempo, voice selection, settings for the practice functions, etc.) and have them automatically called up when you play back the song (page 105). 2-1 2 Select the PRESET tab with the [BACK] button.
Song Playback Simultaneously Playing a Song and an Accompaniment Style When playing back a song and an accompaniment style at the same time, channels 9 16 of the song data are replaced with accompaniment style channels — allowing you to use the auto accompaniment styles and features in place of the accompaniment parts of the song. Make the settings below and play your own chord substitutions in place of the song’s chord data. • [ACMP] button .................. ...ON • [AUTO FILL IN] button ..... ...
Song Playback Playing Back Songs on Disk Before proceeding, make sure to read the section “Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk” (page 6). Insert the disk into the drive. Insert the disk shutter side first and label face up. The method for playing back is the same as in the “Playing the Internal Songs” instructions (page 75), except that you should select FLOPPY DISK page in the SONG display.
Song Playback Muting Specific Parts — Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks This feature lets you mute certain parts of the song (Track1, Track2, Extra Tracks), and play back only those parts you want to hear. For example, if you want to practice the melody of a song, you can mute just the right-hand part and play that part yourself. 1 Select the song to be played back (page 74).
Song Playback Using the Practice Functions —Guide These fun features make it easy to learn new music. The key guide lamps indicate the notes you should play, when you should play them, and how long you should hold them down. Also, when you sing and play along with a song using a connected microphone (CVP-205 only), the Clavinova automatically adjusts the timing of the song to match your vocal performance.
Song Playback Practicing Music with the Guide Functions 1 Select the desired practice function from the SONG SETTING page in the FUNCTION display (page 129). For details on the SONG SETTING display, see page 129. n The guide lamps light according to song channel recorded to Tracks 1 and 2 and the chord data in the song (when such data is included). Normally, you can leave the AUTO SET CH function set to ON, and the song channel will automatically be set.
Song Playback Displaying Music Notation — Score (CVP-205 only) With this feature, you can have the notation automatically shown on the display as the song plays. This can be used with your own recordings as well as the internal Demo songs. 1 Select the desired song (page 75, 77). 2 If the MAIN screen (at left) is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. The displayed notation is generated by the Clavinova based on the song data.
Song Playback Detailed Settings for Notation When “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are set to the same channel, the notation of the right-hand notes and left-hand notes are displayed in piano format (two connected staves). ■ [1▲▼] LEFT CH/[2▲▼] RIGHT CH This determines the Left channel (channel for the left-hand part) and Right channel (channel for the right-hand part). This setting returns to AUTO when a different song is selected. AUTO .........................
Song Playback ■ [6▲▼] NOTE NAME When [NOTE NAME] is set to ON, the note name and solfeggio name (do, re, mi, etc.) are indicated. ABC ................. Note names are indicated as letters (C, D, E, F, G, A, B). Fixed Do .......... Note names are indicated in solfeggio and differ depending on the selected language (page 50). English.............. Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti French .............. Ut Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Italian............... Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si German............ Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Spanish.....
Song Playback Displaying the Lyrics This function lets you display the lyrics while the song is playing back — making it easy to sing along with your performance or song playback. * Microphone input is available only on the CVP-205. 1 2 Select the desired song (page 75, 77). The language used for lyrics display depends on the particular lyric data. If the lyrics are garbled or unreadable, you can remedy this by changing the “LYRICS LANGUAGE” setting from the SONG SETTING display (page 129).
Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory Registration Memory is a powerful feature that lets you set up the Clavinova just as you want — selecting specific voices, styles, effect settings etc. — and save your custom panel setup for future recall. Then, when you need those settings, simply press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button.
Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory Saving Your Registration Memory Setups The settings registered to the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]-[8] buttons are saved as a single file. BANK 01 All settings registered to buttons [1][8] are referred to as a “bank.” The banks can be saved to “USER” or “FLOPPY DISK” as Registration bank files. 1 2 Keep in mind that the size of the Registration bank files and the memory space they occupy depends on the amount of functions set in each.
Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory Recalling a Registration Memory Setup You can recall all of the panel settings you’ve made — or only those you specifically want or need. For example, if you de-select “STYLE” in the REGISTRATION MEMORY display, you can keep the currently selected style even when you change the Registration Memory preset. Recalling the Registered Settings Select the desired bank in the REGISTRATION BANK display (page 86).
Editing Voices — Sound Creator The CVP-205/203 has a Sound Creator feature that allows you to create your own voices by editing some parameters of the existing voices. Once you’ve created a voice, you can save it as a USER voice for future recall. METRONOME POWER ON OFF START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) LCD CONTRAST TRACK 1 (R) BACK MENU TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT HELP A FUNCTION TEMPO TRANSPOSE TAP TEMPO MIN MAX RESET BREAK INTRO RESET ENDING / rit.
Editing the voice — Sound Creator SOUND CREATOR Parameters PIANO Determines the parameters unique to piano sounds, such as tuning curve or sustain sampling. This page is available only when the Natural piano voice is selected. COMMON Determines the common settings such as voice volume or octave. SOUND Determines the timbre/EG (Envelope Generator)/vibrato of the voice (Regular voice only). EFFECT Determines the effect depth or type. HARMONY Determines the Harmony/Echo settings.
Editing the voice — Sound Creator PIANO (Piano Voice has been selected) The explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. Determines the tuning curve, especially for piano voices. Select “FLAT” if you feel the tuning curve of the piano voice does not quite match that of other instruments voices. The available parameters differ depending on the selected voice. STRETCH .. Tuning curve particularly for pianos FLAT ..........
Editing the voice — Sound Creator ■ FILTER FILTER settings determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. • BRIGHTNESS Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter (see diagram). Higher values result in a brighter sound. Volume Cutoff frequency These frequencies are “passed” by the filter. • Harmonic Content Determines the emphasis given to the cutoff frequency (resonance), set in BRIGHTNESS above (see diagram).
Editing the voice — Sound Creator EFFECT The explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. Determines the brilliance of the tone, when a Natural voice is selected (CVP205 only). This can also be set from the PIANO page (page 90), when a piano voice is selected. • Metallic ......... Sharp metallic tone • Bright............ Bright tone • Normal .......... Standard tone • Mellow .......... Soft and mellow tone • Dark ..............
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator With these powerful yet easy-to-use song creating features, you can record your own keyboard performances and store them for future recall. Several different recording methods are available: Quick Recording (page 94), which lets you record easily and quickly; Multi Recording (page 95), which lets you record several different parts; and Step Recording (page 97), which lets you enter notes one by one.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Quick Recording This is the easiest recording method — perfect for quickly recording and playing back a piano song you’re practicing, so you can check your progress. ■ When recording over the part of an internal song or a song on disk with your own performance: ■ When creating a new song: 1 REC NEW SONG TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT 1 SYNC.START Select the desired song (page 75, 77).
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Multi Recording This lets you record a song with several different instrument sounds on up to sixteen channels, and create the sound of a full band or orchestra. The structure of the channels and parts are shown in the chart below.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator 3 Select the part you want to assign to the channel to be recorded. This determines which of the keyboard-played parts (Main/Layer/Left) and the accompaniment style parts (RHYTHM 1/2, BASS, etc.) are recorded to the recording channels selected in step #2. For a list of the initial default assignments, see page 95. 4 Recording starts as soon as you play the keyboard. You can also start recording by pressing the SONG/STYLE [START/STOP] button.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Recording Individual Notes — Step Record This method lets you create a song by entering notes one by one, without having to perform them in real time. This is also convenient for recording the chords and the melody separately. Operation 1 Select an existing song (page 75, 77) to which you want to add parts or re-record. If you want to create a new song, simultaneously press the [RECORD] button and the [TOP] button.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator 6 First, select the desired voice. To enter the note, first specify the length and loudness in this display, then enter the pitch by actually playing the note on the keyboard. Moves the cursor position up and down. Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered (only when recording the melody). For information on velocity settings, see below. Returns the cursor to the beginning of the song (the first note of the first measure).
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Recording Melodies — Step Record (Note) In this section, we’ll show you how to use Step Recording by guiding you through this actual music example, shown at right. The operations here apply to step 6 on page 98. 1 1-2 1-1 Select this note. 1-3 While holding down this note... ...press this (to input a tie). The notation display on the instrument (CVP-205) may not be accurate, especially for tied notes or longer notes.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Recording Chord Changes for the Auto Accompaniment — Step Record (Chord) The Chord Step recording feature makes it possible to record auto accompaniment chord changes one at a time with precise timing. Since the changes don’t have to be played in real time, you can easily create complex, tight chord changes — over which you can record the melody in normal fashion. The operations here apply to step 6 on page 98.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator 3 Press the MAIN [B] button to specify the section and enter the chord indicated at right. MAIN A BREAK MAIN B MAIN C F G F G7 C C 003:1:000 Select this note value and play the chords indicated at right. ■ Play back the newly created chord progression Use the [C] ( ▲ ) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the song, and press the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Select the Recording Options: Starting, Stopping, Punching In/Out — Rec Mode From this display you can set up how recording is started and stopped for either Quick Recording or Multi Recording. To call up these settings, select the REC MODE display by using the [BACK][NEXT] button, after performing operation steps 1 - 3 on page 97. These settings determine how recording will start.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Editing a Recorded Song Whether you’ve recorded a song using Quick Recording, Multi Recording, or Step Recording, you can use the editing features to change the song data. Editing Channel-related Parameters — Channel Calling up the operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. To call up the display shown below, use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons. Quantize Quantize lets you “clean up” or tighten the timing of a previously recorded channel.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Delete This lets you delete recorded data in the specified channel. Use these to select the desired edit operation. Deletes all data in the selected channel. After the operation is completed, this button changes to [UNDO], letting you restore the original data. The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone. Calls up the SONG display, from which you can save the edited data.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Channel Transpose This allows you to transpose the recorded data of individual channels up or down by a maximum of two octaves in semitone increments. Toggles between the two channel displays: Channels 1 - 8, and Channels 9 - 16. Use these to select the desired edit operation. To simultaneously set all channels to the same value, adjust the Channel Transpose for one of the channels while holding down this button.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Editing Note Events — 1 - 16 From this display, you can edit individual note events (see below). Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to call up the display below. Determines the channel to be edited. Use these to move the cursor up/down and select the desired event. Calls up the Step Recording display (page 98).
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Editing Chord Events — CHD From this display, you can edit the chord events you’ve recorded to the song. Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to call up the display below. With the exception of the [F] (EXPAND) button, the operations here are the same as those in Editing Note Events (page 106). Press this to convert the recorded chord and section entries into song data.
Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs— Song Creator Inputting and Editing Lyrics This convenient function lets you enter the song name and the lyrics for the song. It also lets you change or correct already existing lyrics. For more information on lyric events, see the chart below. Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to call up the display below. The operations here are the same as those in Editing Note Events (page 106).
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator This powerful feature lets you create your own original styles, which can then be used for auto accompaniment — just as with the preset styles. METRONOME POWER ON OFF START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) LCD CONTRAST TRACK 1 (R) BACK MENU TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT HELP A FUNCTION TEMPO DIGITAL STUDIO TRANSPOSE TAP TEMPO SOUND CREATOR MAX MIN RESET DIGITAL RECORDING RESET STYLE AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO ENDING / rit.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single unified format. By using the edit functions, you can take full advantage of the SFF format and freely create your own styles. The chart at right indicates the process by which the accompaniment is played back. (This does not apply to the rhythm tracks.)The basic or “source” pattern in the chart is the original style data.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Realtime Recording — Basic You can use the Realtime Recording features to create your own accompaniment style — either from scratch or based on the preset accompaniment data. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. 1 Select the desired channel for recording by simultaneously holding down the [F] (REC CH) button and pressing the appropriate [1▲▼] - [8▲▼] button.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Other Parameters in the BASIC Display [I] (SAVE) button Calls up the Style display for saving the accompaniment style data. [3▲▼][4▲▼] (Section) buttons Determines the section to be recorded. [5▲▼][6▲▼] (Pattern Length) buttons Determines the length of the selected section’s pattern in measures (1 - 32). The Fill In/Break section is fixed at a length of one measure. [D] (Execute) button Executes the Pattern Length change.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Assembling an Accompaniment Style —Assembly This convenient function lets you combine accompaniment elements — such as rhythm, bass, and chord patterns — from existing styles, and use them to create your own original accompaniment styles. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. 1 These let you select the accompaniment style that will be used for each channel of your original style.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Edit the Created Accompaniment Style Change the Rhythmic Feel — Groove and Dynamics These versatile features give you a wide variety of tools for changing the rhythmic feel of your created accompaniment style. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. ■ Groove Use these to select the desired edit operation. Executes the Groove operation.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator ■ Dynamics Use these to select the desired edit operation. Calls up the Style display and lets you store the edited accompaniment style data. Executes the Dynamics operation. After the operation is completed, this button changes to [UNDO], letting you restore the original data if you’re not satisfied with the Dynamics results. The Undo function only has one level; only the previous operation can be undone.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Editing the Channel Data In this display, there are five different channel-related edit functions, including Quantize, for editing the recorded accompaniment style data. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. See the explanations below. Preset channel BASSPHRASE2 can not be edited. ■ Quantize Refer to page 103.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator Making Style File Format Settings —Parameter This display provides a variety of style controls— such as determining how the pitch and sound of the recorded style change when playing the chords in the left-hand range of the keyboard. For details about the relationship between the parameters, refer to “Style File Format” on page 110. The operations here are the same as described in step 4 on page 110.
Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator • NTT (Note Transposition Table) This sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. Six transposition types are available. Bypass No transposition. Melody Suitable for melody line transposition. Use this for melody channels such as Phrase 1 and Phrase 2. Chord Suitable for chord transposition. Use for the Chord 1 and Chord 2 channels, especially when they contain piano or guitar-like chordal parts. Bass Suitable for bass line transposition.
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Set up just like a real mixing console, this display gives you comprehensive control over the sound. METRONOME POWER ON OFF START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) LCD CONTRAST TRACK 1 (R) BACK MENU TOP START / STOP REW FF REPEAT HELP A FUNCTION TEMPO TRANSPOSE TAP TEMPO MIN MAX RESET BREAK INTRO RESET ENDING / rit.
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Setting the Level Balance and Voice — Volume/Voice The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. 1 Use these to select the VOICE, PANPOT, or VOLUME parameter rows. Set this to ON to enable automatic replacement of the XG voices (in XG song data) with the special voices of the CVP-205/203. To use the normal XG voice set, turn this off.
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Changing the Tone of the Voice — Filter The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. Switches between the HARMONIC and BRIGHTNESS parameters. For details about the Filter, see page 91. n When a Natural voice is selected, Harmonic and Brightness cannot be changed. DIGITAL STUDIO n Be careful with these controls. Depending on the selected voice, extreme settings may result in noise or distortion.
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Adjusting the Effects The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. 1 Indicates the type name for each effect block. Press this to edit and store the effect (page 122, 123). DIGITAL STUDIO SOUND CREATOR DIGITAL RECORDING MIXING CONSOLE BALANCE PART CHANNEL ON / OFF PART Switches among the Each press of this effect sections: button switches REVERB, CHORUS, among the various and DSP. parts/channels.
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console 3 Calls up the display for storing the effect. This parameter cannot be set when BLOCK is set to “REVERB2,” “CHORUS2,” or “DSP2” (or “BRILLIANCE”; CVP-205 only). Determines the level of the effect (return level). This is not available when BLOCK is set to “DSP1,” PARAMETER is set to “CONNECTION,” and VALUE is set to “Insertion.” Switches between the upper/lower parameters.
Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Effect Structure The CVP-205/203 features the following digital effect systems, which can be applied independently for the Natural voices (page 89) and the Regular voices (page 89). The effect type, depth, and various parameters can be set with the panel controls. • Reverb .......... Normally the settings that fit the selected style are called up. For most of the Natural voices, settings that fit the voice are called up. • Chorus..........
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function The Function mode gives you access to various advanced functions related to the instrument as a whole. These sophisticated functions let you customize the Clavinova to your own musical needs and preferences.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard — Controller ■ Pedal (page 131) These settings determine how the connected pedals (including foot controllers and footswitches) are used. They can be assigned to a variety of functions, letting you control operations with your feet — such as turning the accompaniment style on/off, or triggering Fill In patterns.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Fine Tuning the Pitch/Selecting a Scale — Master Tune/Scale Tune The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Tuning the Overall Pitch — Master Tune Hz (Hertz) This unit of measurement refers to the frequency of a sound, and represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in a second. n The Tune function does not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit voices. Determines the overall pitch of the CVP-205/ 203, from 414.8 - 466.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Scale ■ Equal Temperament The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly used tuning in music today. ■ Pure Major/Pure Minor These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale, especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). You can hear this best in actual vocal harmonies — such as choirs and acapella singing.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Setting Song-related Parameters — Song Settings The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Allows you to play back all songs from the same folder continuously. Turns Quick Start on/off (see note). Determines the Guide method. Turns guide lamps ON or OFF. Determines the timing for the guide lamps. JUST ........ The guide lamps light precisely at the moment you should play. NEXT ........
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters — Style Setting, Split Point, and Chord Fingering The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters — Style Setting and Split Point These select the part to which the split point About Section Set setting is applied: accompaniment, left-hand When any of the Main A-D range, or both.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Setting the Fingering Method — Chord Fingering This determines how the notes you play on the keyboard indicate or play the chords of the accompaniment. To learn how to play certain chords, use the convenient Chord Tutor function (see note below). Indicates the note that belongs to a chord. Some notes can be omitted. The chord name is indicated next to “CHORD NAME.” ...Required ...Can be omitted ...Either note can be omitted ...
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Pedal-controllable Functions VOLUME* Allows you to use a foot controller (AUX pedal only) to control the volume. SUSTAIN When the pedal is pressed notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. SOSTENUTO If you press and hold the pedal here, only the first note will be sustained (the note that you played and held when pressing the pedal).
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Changing the Touch Sensitivity and Transpose — Keyboard/Panel Keyboard Touch The Touch feature lets you control the volume of the voices by your playing strength. These settings allow you to customize the keyboard’s touch response (sensitivity) to your personal playing preferences. HARD 2 Requires strong playing to produce high volume. Best for players with a heavy touch. HARD 1 Requires moderately strong playing for higher volume.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze, and Voice Set The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Specifying the Order for Calling Up Registration Memory Presets — Registration Sequence You can save your custom panel settings to the Registration Memory presets, and call them up by pressing the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [1] - [8].
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Changing the Automatically Selected Voice Settings — Voice Set When changing voices (selecting a voice file), the settings best matching the voice — the same as those set in the Sound Creator — are always and automatically called up. From this page , you can set the on/off status for each part.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function About the Harmony Types When a normal Harmony type (“Standard Duet” through “Strum”) is selected Split point Harmony notes (based on the chord and the selected type) are automatically added to the melody played to the right of the split point. Chords played to the left of the split point control the harmony.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Setting the MIDI Parameters In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. These settings can be stored all together from the USER display, for future recall. For general information and details about MIDI, see “What is MIDI?” (page 148). The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. 1 3 Select the desired template. Call up the User display and press this button to save the newly edited MIDI settings.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Clock, Transmit Clock, Receive Transpose, Start/Stop ■ Clock Determines whether the CVP-205/203 is controlled by its own internal clock or a MIDI clock signal received from an external device. “INTERNAL” is the normal Clock setting when the CVP-205/203 is being used alone.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Receiving MIDI Data — Receive This determines which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channel the data will be received. The MIDI IN/OUT terminals and Port A of the TO HOST terminal (Port A of the CBX driver) correspond to channels 1 - 16. Port B of the TO HOST terminal (Port B of the CBX driver) corresponds to channels 17 - 32. Determines the channel for changing receive settings.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Other Settings — Utility The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Making Settings for Fade In/Out, Metronome, Parameter Lock, and Tap — CONFIG 1 Fade In Time, Fade Out Time, Fade Out Hold Time These determine how long it takes for the accompaniment style and song to fade in or fade out. Determines the time it takes for the volume to fade in, or go from minimum to maximum (range of 0 - 20.0 seconds).
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Parameter Lock This function is used to “lock” the specified parameters so that they can only be changed directly via the panel controls — in other words, instead of via Registration Memory, One Touch Setting, Music Finder, or song and sequence data. Selects the desired parameter for locking/ unlocking. Determines whether the selected parameter is locked (checkmarked) or unlocked (empty).
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Copying and Formatting Disks — Disk • Copying cannot be done between a 2DD disk and 2HD disk. When copying, make sure both disk are the same type. • Depending on the amount of data contained in the original source disk, you may have to swap the two disks several times until all of the data is properly copied. • Make sure to read the section “Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks” on page 6.
Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Entering Your Name and Language Preference — Owner Press this button to enter an Owner name (page 17; for instructions on naming see page 46). This name is automatically shown when you turn the power on. Determines the language used for the display messages. Once you change this setting, all messages will be shown in the selected language.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices CAUTION Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occur. CVP-205 By connecting a microphone to the CVP-205, you can enjoy singing along with your own performance or song playback. (A dynamic microphone is recommended.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices 345 Connecting Audio & Video Devices You can connect the Clavinova to a wide range of audio equipment by using the AUX IN and AUX OUT jacks, which are located at the bottom left of the instrument. Connect as shown in the illustrations below using standard audio cables.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices 6 Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (AUX PEDAL jack) 8 Connecting to a Computer (MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminal) By connecting an optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7) to the AUX PEDAL jack, you can control any one of a variety of important functions with your foot — such as dynamically adjusting the volume as you play (page 131).
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Using the TO HOST terminal Using the MIDI terminals Connect the serial port of the personal computer (RS232C terminal or RS-422 terminal) to the TO HOST terminal of the CVP-205/203. For the connection cable, use the appropriate cable below (sold separately) that matches the personal computer type. When using a MIDI interface device installed in the personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the personal computer and the CVP-205/203 with standard MIDI cables.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Using the USB terminal on your computer with a USB/MIDI interface (UX256/UX96, etc.) Connect the UX256/UX96 and the computer with a USB cable. Install the included UX256/UX96 driver to the computer, and connect the UX256/UX96 to the CVP-205/ 203 with a MIDI cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch on the CVP-205/203 to “MIDI.” For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the UX256/UX96. IN Now let’s examine what happens when we play back a recording.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices The “controller” and “tone generator” in the illustration above are equivalent to the piano in our acoustic example. Here, the player’s performance on the keyboard is captured as MIDI song data (see illustration below). In order to record the audio performance on an acoustic piano, special recording equipment is needed. However, since the Clavinova features a built-in sequencer that lets you record performance data, this recording equipment is unnecessary.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices MIDI channels MIDI performance data is assigned to one of sixteen MIDI channels. Using these channels, 1 - 16, the performance data for sixteen different instrument parts can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable. Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station transmits its broadcasts over a specific channel.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Data Compatibility This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data recorded by CVP-205/203, and whether or not the CVP-205/203 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for other instruments or on a computer.
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Voice Allocation Format With MIDI, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” The numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.” Voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocation format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used for playback. The CVP-205/203 is compatible with the following formats.
CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION ■ 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 indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing assembly of each unit. Have a Phillips-head (+) To disassemble, reverse screwdriver ready.
CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly 6 Connect the speaker cord. 1 Before connecting the speaker cord, remove the vinyl tie attaching the speaker cord to the front panel. 2 Insert the speaker cord plug into the connector, with the plug’s tab facing the rear. 7 WARNING Connect the pedal cord. • An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to the Clavinova or result in improper operation. 1 Insert the pedal cord plug into the pedal connector.
CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION 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 indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing assembly of each unit. To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence given below.
CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly 5 Fix the main unit. WARNING • An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to the Clavinova or result in improper operation. 1 Center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left and right sides. 8 2 Use 6x16 mm short screws to secure the main unit from the front. Set the adjuster. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. 6 Connect the pedal cord. 1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal connector from the front.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution • The Clavinova does not turn on; there is no power. Make sure that the Clavinova has been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the AC socket on the Clavinova, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet (page 17). • A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. This is normal when electrical current is applied to the instrument. • Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s speakers.
Troubleshooting Problem 158 Possible Cause and Solution • Auto accompaniment chords are recognized regardless of the split point or where chords are played on the keyboard. This is normal if the fingering mode is set to “Full Keyboard” or “AI Full Keyboard.” If either of these is selected, chords are recognized over the entire range of the keyboard, irrespective of the split point setting. If desired, select a different fingering mode (page 63). • Certain notes sound at the wrong pitch.
Specifications : available Model Name CVP-205 Sound Source 320 ✕ 240 dots backlit graphic LCD Display Keyboard Voice CVP-203 AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling 88 keys (A-1 - C7) Polyphony (max) 96 Voice Selection 64 308 voices + 480 XG voices + 16 Drum Kits Regular Voice 287 Sweet Voice 8 Cool Voice 2 Live Voice 1 Natural Voice 21 Sound creator Effects Effect Blocks Reverb 2 Chorus 2 DSP Brilliance Effect Types — REVERB1 28+3 User REVERB2 5 CHORUS1 21+3 User CHORUS2 3 DSP1 10
Specifications Model Name Registration Memory CVP-205 CVP-203 Buttons 8 Regist Sequence Freeze Others Demo Language Function, Voice, Style 6 languages (English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian) Help Direct Access Piano setting button (including Piano Lock) Master Volume Fade In/Out Transpose Keyboard/Song/Master Tuning Tuning Curve Scale Flat/Stretch (Natural Piano Voice only) Equal Temperament, Pure Major/Pure Minor, Pythagorean, Mean Tone, Werckmeister/Kirnberger, Arabic 1/2 Touch
Index Numerics 1 - 16 ................................................................................. 106 [1▲▼] - [8▲▼] buttons ........................................... 18, 39–46 A [A] - [J] buttons............................................................... 18, 41 Accessories ............................................................................ 6 Accompaniment Guide ........................................................ 79 Accompaniment style parts.........................................
Index E ECHO .......................................................................... 59, 135 EDIT ................................................................................... 112 Edit the Created Accompaniment Style ............................... 114 Editing a Recorded Song..................................................... 103 Editing Channel-related Parameters .................................... 103 Editing Chord Events ..........................................................
Index Making Settings for the Pedals ............................................ 131 Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard ..................... 131 Making Style File Format Settings ....................................... 117 Master Tune ....................................................................... 127 Mastering Your Favorite Songs.............................................. 38 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ................................................ 18, 17 Mean-Tone.........................
Index SAVE .................................................................................... 45 Save ............................................................................... 39, 45 Saving Files .......................................................................... 45 Saving Your Registration Memory Setups.............................. 86 Scale .................................................................................. 128 Scale Tune .....................................................
Index U UP........................................................................................ 45 USER drive ........................................................................... 40 USER EFFECT ............................................................. 123, 143 Using the USB terminal on your computer with a USB/MIDI interface (UX256, etc.) .................................................... 148 Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices ......................... 144 Utility ......................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained 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. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A.
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