ENGLISH DEUTSCH IMPORTANT IMPORTANTE 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.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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 CVP-94/92! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the CVP-94/92. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Included Accessories ● Music Software Collection Disk (+ Music Book) This disk features various recorded song samples for playing on the CVP-94/92, and MIDI driver software for computers (page 141).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Voice Effects 36 Effect ON/OFF ..................................... 36 Selecting the Effect Type ..................... 36 Recalling the Registered Panel Settings ................................................ 73 Song Delete (SONG DELETE) Display — PAGE 6 ............................................. 123 Freeze Function ...................................
CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the CVP-94/92 ○○○○○○○○○○ ● Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (along with the dedicated buttons) provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand control of the CVP-94/92’s operations (page 12). ● Wealth of Rich, Realistic Voices The CVP-94/92 has a wide variety of authentic and dynamic voices (133 Clavinova voices + 480 XG voices + 12 Drum Kits). These include exceptionally natural-sounding piano, strings and brass voices.
About This Manual ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Conventions Used in This Manual ■ Indications of Buttons and LCD Display .................................. [ ]: This indicates actual panel buttons. When this mark is used, words such as button, slider, jack (terminal) sometimes may not be used. For example, the slider for the master volume is expressed as [MASTER VOLUME] in this manual.
About This Manual ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Basic Settings: ...................................................................................................... The functions of the CVP-94/92 are set to certain standard values or standard conditions when the instrument is shipped. These settings and conditions are called the basic settings. The basic settings of each function can be changed according to your preferences.
Handling Floppy Disks The “Music Software Collection” disk and one blank disk are supplied with the Clavinova. ■ Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks ........... ● Do NOT eject the disk during recording or playback, or at any time when the DISK IN USE lamp is lit. Doing so may damage both the disk and the FDD. ● Do NOT turn the Clavinova on or off while the disk is in the drive. ● Always eject the disk before turning the Clavinova off.
Setting Up the CVP-94/92 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Music Stand ■ To raise the music stand: .......................................................................... Z Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go. CVP-94 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 CVP-94/92 Turning on the Power Z Connect the power cord. Insert the plugs at the ends of the cord, one into the AC INLET on the rear panel of the CVP-94/92, and the other into a standard AC outlet. CVP-94 CVP-92 X Press the [POWER] switch. The power is turned on and the main POWER display appears in the LCD display. The voice of Grand Piano 1 and the accompanimient style of 8Beat Pop1 are selected automatically at first.
Panel Controls and Terminals Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT z x OUT L/L+R R AUX OUT L L/L+R IN R MIDI AUX IN : 1 2 MAX 5 POP 16BEAT DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD 4 BALL– ROOM HELP LATIN POP TRADI– TIONAL A B C D * PIANIST w WALTZ HARMONY 7 CUSTOM 9 ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN B MAIN A ENDING FADE IN/OUT 0 ! @ # $ % ^ CVP-94 A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 DISK RESET 8 i CONTRAST TEMPO METRONOME COUNTRY AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT MIN JAZZ BEAT ONE
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CVP-94 G H s SONG CONTROL Q E Y SONG PLAY/ STOP PAUSE REW p EASY PLAY R U W NEXT NOTE d VOICE REC FF T I PIANO E. PIANO VIBES GUITAR STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS 1 2 3 GUIDE CONTROL EXIT G J SOUND REPEAT O P a CLAVI.
Basic Operation ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Virtually all of the CVP-94/92’s operations are done from the LCD display. When you press a button on the panel once, the relevant function’s display appears. Depending on the display that appears, you can conveniently perform various functions and change values/settings by using the buttons located under the LCD, and the data dial and [–/+] buttons at the right of the LCD.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Basic Operation ■ When function is within “soft” rectangle: ............................... First press the appropriate LCD button under the display (the selected item is highlighted), and use the data dial or [–/+] to set the items which are in “soft” rectangles with rounded corners. Alternately, after selecting the item, press the LCD button again.
Basic Operation ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ <] [> >] Buttons PAGE [< Some of the CVP-94/92’s functions are contained on successive display pages. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [<] [>] button. The current page and the entire number of pages for the function are indicated at the top right of the display. PAGE DISPLAY HOLD [EXIT] Button Press [EXIT] in order to leave the current mode or return to the previous display.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Basic Operation Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display Turn the [CONTRAST] button in order to adjust the contrast or brightness of the display. CONTRAST Memory Backup The Backup function (page 132) can be used to maintain various values and settings, even after the power has been turned off. In the Backup function display, each parameter group to be backed up can be selected individually.
Adjusting the Volume ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 has two sliders on the panel for adjusting the volume. It also allows you to adjust the volume of each part of the Automatic Accompaniment or song. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX VOLUME MASTER VOLUME CONTRAST STYLE ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO POP 16BEAT DANCE POP LATIN POP TRADI– TIONAL ROCK BALLAD JAZZ PIANIST DISK HARMONY SONG CONTROL TEMPO DISK IN USE VOICE PLAY/ STOP SONG REC PIANO E.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Adjusting the Volume [MIXER] 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 three types of mixer display, as shown below. ● Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompaniment volume (page 51) for details. ● Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 82) for details.
CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Using the Help Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Help mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the CVP-94/92. As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the CVP-94/92 actually operates itself in demonstration — the CVP-94/92 sounds various voices and styles.
Play ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Using the Help Mode C Select the desired menu. .......................................................................... Select the desired menu by pressing SELECT ▼ or ▲. The selected menu is highlighted. Ten menus (listed below) are available. Help Menus 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Introduction Basic Operation Demo Songs Voices Styles 6. Accompaniment 7. Using ACMP 8. Song Playback 9. Song Recording 10. Function V Start the explanation. ............................
Demo Play ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 features a total of 27 demo pieces: 4 entire Demo songs, 12 special pieces showcasing the voices, and 11 showcasing the styles. Listen to them all and hear what the CVP-94/92 can do. DEMO VOLUME MASTER VOLUME CONTRAST STYLE ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO POP 16BEAT DANCE POP LATIN POP TRADI– TIONAL ROCK BALLAD JAZZ PIANIST DISK HARMONY SONG CONTROL TEMPO DISK IN USE VOICE PLAY/ STOP SONG REC PIANO E.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Demo Play (A) To listen to a Demo song for voices, press the VOICE button corresponding to the desired voice. ➔ Playback starts from the Demo song of the selected voice. The lamp of the corresponding VOICE button flashes. VOICE PIANO E. PIANO VIBES GUITAR STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS CLAVI.
Demo Play ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ VAdjust the volume. .......................................................................................... Adjust the volume of the Demo by using [MASTER VOLUME]. • The [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] control cannot be used. BStop playback of the Demo. ..................................................................
3: Voices CHAPTER Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 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 MAX CONTRAST STYLE ACMP/SONG VOLUME DEMO POP 16BEAT DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ PIANIST SONG CONTROL TEMPO PLAY/ STOP REC PIANO E.
Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ XSelect the voice. ................................................................................................. Select the desired voice by pressing the appropriate LCD button. The data dial and [–/+] buttons can be also used. The VOICE SELECT display has several successive pages. Use the PAGE [<] [>] buttons to call up the various pages. CPlay the selected voice. ...........................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices ● About XG Voices Yamaha’s XG format is a major new enhancement to the GM (General MIDI) System Level 1 format. It provides for more instrument sounds and variations, as well as greater expressive control over voices and effects. XG also ensures compatibility with future instruments and software. Keyboard Percussion The CVP-94/92 has twelve Drum Kits in the [DRUMS] voice group.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○ The Dual mode of the CVP-94/92 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. The volume balance and the depth of detune* can also be set for the two voices. *Detune: This lets you finely change the pitch of the two different voices, creating a “thicker” sound. • The Dual and Split modes cannot be used simultaneously.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode You can also select a voice by using RIGHT1 VOICE or RIGHT2 VOICE, even after the pop-up DUAL display has changed back to the main DUAL display. After pressing RIGHT1 VOICE or RIGHT2 VOICE (it is highlighted), select the voice in the normal way. • If you select a voice with the VOICE buttons when STYLE ▼ ▲ is highlighted, selection of the RIGHT1 VOICE is automatically called up. V Exit the Dual mode. .................................
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Detuning the Pitches of the Two Voices The Detune Depth setting lets you produce an even richer sound by finely detuning the pitch of the two voices. Z Press DETUNE DEPTH from the DUAL pop-up display. .................................................................................................................................. ➔ It is highlighted.
Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○ ○ ○ The Split mode of the CVP-94/92 allows you to select and play two different voices with your left and right hands — for example, play bass with the left and piano with the right. • The Split and Dual modes cannot be used simultaneously.
Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode You can also select a voice by using LEFT VOICE or RIGHT1 VOICE, even after the pop-up SPLIT display has changed back to the main SPLIT display. ○○○○○○○○ • If you select a voice with the VOICE buttons when STYLE ▼ ▲ is highlighted, selection of RIGHT1 VOICE is automatically called up. After pressing LEFT VOICE or RIGHT1 VOICE (it is highlighted), select the voice in the normal way. VExit the Split mode. ................................
○○○○○○○○ Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode Setting the Volume Balance of the Two Voices Z Press BAL. from the SPLIT pop-up display. ........................ ➔ It is highlighted. Volume Balance • Basic setting: Equal volume • Backup of last settings: OFF • The Volume Balance setting globally affects all voice combinations. Different settings cannot be made for each voice. X Adjust the volume balance of the two voices by using the data dial or [–/+] buttons. ...........
Using the Pedals ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 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 your fingers from the keys. CVP-94 CVP-92 • Certain voices in the [DRUMS] or [XG] groups may not be affected by use of the damper pedal.
Reverb ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Reverb is an effect that recreates the decaying reflections of a sound in a performance space, and reproduces the special ambience of a concert hall. The CVP-94/92 has various Reverb effects and allows you to set the Reverb Depth to your preference.
Reverb ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Reverb Type List HALL1 HALL2 HALL3 HALL4 HALL5 ROOM1 ROOM2 ROOM3 ROOM4 STAGE1 STAGE2 STAGE3 PLATE WHITE ROOM TUNNEL BASEMENT Concert hall reverb. Keep in mind... • Depending on the selected voice, the depth of the effect may sound stronger or weaker, even though the same Reverb Type is selected. • The effect cannot be applied to the sounds input through the AUX IN [R] [L/L+R] jacks. Small room reverb. Reverb for solo instruments.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Reverb Setting the Depth for Each Part — Reverb Part Depth The Reverb Part Depth parameter lets you make different Reverb Depth settings for the rhythm, bass, and chord parts of the Automatic Accompaniment (page 38), as well as the parts you play from the keyboard. To use this, call up the REVERB PART DEPTH display in the second page of the REVERB pop-up display by using the PAGE [<] [>] buttons.
Voice Effects ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 has various types of effects besides Reverb that enhance the sound of the voices or create wild, special effects. You can also adjust the depth of the effect as desired. Automatic Effect Settings • Selecting a voice automatically selects the best-suited effects for that particular voice. You can disable this so that effects are not automatically selected by using the Effect Setting parameter in the Function section (page 117).
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Voice Effects ● Effect Type List Reverb Types (selectable from the Effect display) HALL1 HALL2 HALL3 ROOM1 ROOM2 ROOM3 Concert hall reverb. Small room reverb. STAGE1 STAGE2 STAGE3 Reverb for solo instruments. • If the Reverb Type in Effect is selected and both [REVERB] and [EFFECT] are set to on, both reverb effects will be applied.
4: Accompaniment Styles CHAPTER Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 has 100 musical “Styles” that can be used as a basis for rhythm accompaniment, or fully orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment (Auto Accompaniment; page 47). • The CVP-94/92 also features forty special [PIANIST] styles consisting of only piano voices, which you can use with the Auto Accompaniment feature. (These styles will not sound if Auto Accompaniment is not in use.) (See page 48.
(Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Selecting Accompaniment Styles Selecting a style from the STYLE SELECT Display Z Select the accompaniment style group. .................................. Select the desired style group by pressing the appropriate STYLE button. ➔ The STYLE SELECT pop-up display appears.
Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Selecting styles from the Main Display You can also select a style by using STYLE ▼ ▲, even after the STYLE SELECT display has changed back to the main display. ZPress either STYLE ▼ or ▲. ................................................................... When Style Buttons are Inactive • Accompaniment style cannot be selected in the Song Play mode.
Starting/Stopping the Accompaniment Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○ Starting the Accompaniment Style There are several ways to start the accompaniment style, as described below: ■ Straight Start ........................................................................................................... Press the [START/STOP] button. ➔ The lamp lights up and the style starts. Each of the styles also has two main variations that can be selected by pressing the [MAIN A] or [MAIN B] buttons.
Starting/Stopping the Accompaniment Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Synchronized Start ........................................................................................... This method lets you start the style by simply playing a note or chord on the keyboard. To use this, press the [SYNCHRO] button. (The lamp lights.) The [BEAT] lamp flashes in time with the selected tempo, indicating that Synchronized Start is in stand-by.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Starting/Stopping the Accompaniment Style There are two introduction patterns: Intro A and Intro B. If you press [INTRO] after pressing [MAIN B], the style starts with the Intro B pattern, followed by Main B. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN B MAIN A ENDING FADE IN/OUT • If you press the [MAIN A] button before pressing [INTRO] and then press [MAIN B], playback starts with Intro A and continues automatically with the Main B pattern.
Starting/Stopping the Accompaniment Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Break When the Left Pedal function (page 119) is set to BREAK, you can use the left pedal to trigger a break (silence) in the accompaniment for dynamic effect. Holding down the left pedal creates the break, and playback resumes from the top of the next measure after the pedal is released. To cancel the break, press the left pedal again during the break. Stopping the accompaniment style To stop style playback, press the [START/STOP] button.
Using the Metronome ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 features a convenient metronome that is ideal for practicing. ■ [START/STOP] of Metronome ............................................................... To start the metronome, simply press the [METRONOME] button so that its lamp lights. ➔ The metronome pop-up display appears and the currently selected beat and volume are indicated. METRONOME The metronome can be used also during playback.
Using the Metronome ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) .............................................. The pop-up display that appears when the [METRONOME] button is pressed also lets you select the beat or time signature. Select the Beat parameter with BEAT ▼or ▲ (it is highlighted), then change the value with the data dial or [–/+] buttons. You can also select the value by holding down BEAT ▼or ▲.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 includes a sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system that can provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing for your performance in 100 different styles. • The playback data of the Auto Accompaniment is normally not output through the MIDI [OUT]. However it can be output via MIDI by using the Auto Accompaniment/Harmony Send parameter (page 131) in the Function MIDI 3 page.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Pianist Press the [PIANIST] button to select the piano-only accompaniment styles. Forty different Pianist styles are available. When the [PIANIST] button is pressed, the Pianist STYLE SELECT pop-up display appears. ➔ The [PIANIST] lamp lights. Select the desired Pianist style by using the LCD buttons, the data dial or the [–/+] buttons.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment V Select the chord indication method. ........................................... To do this, press one of the SINGLE FINGER, MULTI FINGER, FINGERED or FULL KBD LCD buttons while the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE pop-up display is active. Chord Indication Method • Basic setting: Multi Finger • Backup of last settings: OFF • For information on the SPLIT POINT parameter shown in the Accompaniment Mode display, see page 52.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Fingered To play Auto Accompaniment, play any chord in the left range (below and including the split point). Play the melody in the right range along with the Auto Accompaniment. If the CVP-94/92 cannot recognize the played chord, “*” will appear instead of the chord name in the display. ■ Fingered Chords The chord types below can be played with the Fingered method.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN B MAIN A START/STOP FADE IN/OUT ENDING TAP SYNCHRO START/STOP The [MAIN A], [MAIN B], [ENDING] and [FADE IN/OUT] operation can be done by using the left pedal (see page 119), conveniently allowing you to change sections without taking your hands from the keyboard.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment FUNCTION ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MIXER Volume of Each Part • Range: 0 — 100 (maximum) • Basic setting: KBD (keyboard volume): 100; other parts: 90 • Backup of last settings: OFF Select the desired part by pressing BASS, CHORD, PAD, PHRASE, or RHYTHM and set the value by using the data dial or [–/+] buttons. The value changes in units of two. You can also select several parts and adjust their volume settings simultaneously.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ The CVP-94/92 has many other features and functions that make the use of the Auto Accompaniment even more convenient and enjoyable. Harmony This feature adds harmony or embellishment notes to the melody you play in the right range of the keyboard. The harmony notes are produced automatically to match chords played with Auto Accompaniment. Z Set the Harmony function to ON. ....................................................
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Left Pedal and Harmony If the Left Pedal Function is set to HARMONY ON/OFF (see page 119), harmonization of notes played on the right-hand section of the keyboard only occurs while the left pedal is pressed. This allows you to add harmony only to certain phrases in the middle of the song as you play, without having to take your hands from the keyboard.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions The panel setup called up here can be freely changed according to your preferences. You can also save it to memory by using the Registration function (page 72). To exit One Touch Setting, press the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] button again (the lamp turns off), and the previous panel setup before using One Touch Setting is recalled. Virtual Arranger To use this, press the [VIRTUAL ARRANGER] button (the lamp lights).
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Press the [ACMP ON] button to call up the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE pop-up display, then use the PAGE [<] [>] buttons to select the second page. ➾ Press SYNCHRO STOP so that it is highlighted. ➔ The [SYNCHRO START] lamp lights. To turn Synchronized Stop off, press SYNCHRO STOP again.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions Chord Assist This function uses the keyboard guide lamps to show you appropriate fingerings for chords. (See page 92.) The Chord Assist feature is essentially an electronic “chord book” that shows you appropiate fingerings for chords, and is ideal when you want to quickly learn how to play certain chords. Simply specify the desired chord via the display, and the fingerings of the Fingered method are indicated by the keyboard guide lamps.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ V Enter the chord type. .................................................................................... Press TYPE ▼ or ▲ (it is highlighted), then use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the desired chord type. You can also select the chord type by pressing TYPE. B Enter the chord. ..................................................................................................
Custom Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 Custom Style feature allows you to create original accompaniment styles that can be later recalled and played at any time, just like the presets. Up to 4 custom styles can be maintained in internal memory at the same time, and any number can be saved to disk for later reloading and use. The basic custom style recording procedure is outlined below.
Custom Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Select the section you want to record. ..................................... In the CUSTOM STYLE display page 1, press the first LCD button as many times as necessary to select the section you want to program first: MAIN A, MAIN B, INTRO, FILL IN, or ENDING. The MAIN A section is initially selected.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Custom Style Use the MEAS. LCD button to select a different number of measures for the selected section, or the data dial or [–/+] buttons once the MEAS. parameter has been selected. As soon as you choose to change the number of measures in the section, the “Clear section ?” prompt will appear, since you will have to clear all parts of the currently selected section and start recording from scratch if you change the number of measures.
Custom Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ At this point you can also select the voice you want to record with (the preset voice for that part will initially be selected). For the R1 part, only [DRUMS] voices can be used. For the R2 part, all voices can be used. For the remaining parts, all voices except [DRUMS] can be used. N Record the selected part. .........................................................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Custom Style • Quantization can also be applied to the already recorded part. Once the required quantize size has been selected press the START LCD button to actually quantize the current part. Playback will stop for an instant while the data is being quantized, then the START LCD button will change to UNDO, allowing you to undo the quantize operation and return to the pre-quantized data if the results are not as you expected.
Custom Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ? Store the custom style. .............................................................................. Press the STORE LCD button in CUSTOM STYLE display page 3 to store the current custom style in the internal memory. The “Store XXXXXXXX?” confirmation prompt and MEMORY No. parameter will appear (“XXXXXXXX” is the style name). Use the MEMORY No.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Custom Style ■ Style Clear ................................................................................................................ Press the STYLE CLEAR LCD button in CUSTOM STYLE display page 3 to entirely clear the current custom style. The “Are you sure?” confirmation prompt will appear. Press YES to clear the style or NO to abort. ■ Volume & Effects ...............................................................................................
Custom Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Save to Disk ............................................................................................................ A complete set of 4 custom styles or individual custom styles can be saved to disk via CUSTOM STYLE page 5. After making sure that a properly formatted disk is inserted in the Clavinova disk drive (page 7), use the MEMORY No.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Custom Style Playing Back Your Custom Styles Once created, your original custom styles can be selected for playback by pressing the [DISK/CUSTOM] button (its LED will light), and then using the STYLE ▲ and ▼ LCD buttons — or the data dial or [–/+] buttons — to select the custom style you want to play. The selected style can then be played and used with ABC auto accompaniment in exactly the same way as the preset styles (page 38).
Custom Style ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Memory Full During Recording .................................................................. This alert message will appear if the memory becomes full during recording or editing. Press OK to return to CUSTOM STYLE display page 1 and simplify the style by clearing a part, etc. ■ Exit Before Store ........................................................................................................
Style File Load ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Style files from optional Yamaha “Style File” disks, or disks containing custom style files you’ve created yourself, can be loaded into the CVP-94/92 and played as required. About the Yamaha Style File Format • The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original auto-accompaniment format which has evolved through years of development and refinement.
Style File Load ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ A set of 4 files saved by using the Custom Style save “ALL” function (page 66) can be loaded by pressing the ALL LOAD LCD button rather than the LOAD SINGLE button. The rest of the ALL LOAD procedure is essentially the same as the LOAD SINGLE procedure, as follows. X Select a Style File .............................................................................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Style File Load • The amount of memory being used for the selected style is also shown on the display (in approximate kilobytes) so as to set up the approximate standard which style to delete in relation to the total 100 KB memory space. V Eject the Disk When Done ......................................................................
5: Registrations CHAPTER Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel The Registration feature can be used to memorize a number of complete panel setups that you can recall whenever needed. A total of 20 setups (5 banks x 4 memories) can be registered.
Setups) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) C Register the panel setup. ......................................................................... While holding the [MEMORY] button, simultaneously press one of the REGISTRATION [1] — [4] buttons. Any data that was previously in the selected location is erased and replaced by the new settings. The corresponding Registration number (bank/button number) will appear at the top left in the LCD display.
Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Freeze Function When the Registration Freeze function is set to on, the parameters set in the FREEZE display will not be changed when a Registration is recalled. This allows you to recall different Registrations while using the Auto Accompaniment, without suddenly changing the styles or volume settings. ZPress [FREEZE] (the lamp lights), and the REGISTRATION FREEZE pop-up display appears. .......................
6: Song Control CHAPTER Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ In this manual, the recorded music data of your performance, and the song data of various disk software are all referred to as “songs.” The CVP-94/92 can play back songs you’ve recorded yourself using the Song Record function (page 93), and other songs of various musical styles. You can also play along on the keyboard with the songs as they play back. • See the section “Handling Floppy Disks” (page 7) for information on using floppy disks.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The DISK IN USE lamp lights while the CVP-94/92 reads and identifies the disk. Once the disk has been identified, the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1) appears in the display and the [SONG] lamp lights. If a song disk is already inserted but the Song Play mode is not engaged, press the [SONG] button. ➔ The [SONG] lamp lights. Press the PAGE [<] [>] buttons to select the first page, if the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display is not shown.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Use the PAGE [<] [>] 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 [–/ +] buttons. Up to eight song titles are shown in the display at a time. If more songs are on the disk, the next eight titles will appear when you scroll past the last title shown in the display.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Adjusting the Tempo The playback tempo of the song can be changed freely as desired. (See page 40.) The preset tempo for the selected song can be restored at any time by simultaneously pressing the TEMPO [–/+] 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. • Part ON/OFF can be switched during playback. • Parts not having any data cannot be turned on.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ XSelect the desired track for playback (PLAY/OFF, SOLO). ......................................................................................... Select the track by using TRACK < or >, or the data dial, or the [–/ +] buttons. ➔ The selected track is indicated by an underline mark. Select playback or off for the selected track by pressing one of the far right LCD buttons PLAY (playback) or OFF.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Playback About Track Assignments • Basic setting: Differs depending on the file type (The [2/LEFT] parameter may sometimes be set to “TRK - (OFF).”) ■ Selecting Voices for 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT Parts .............. • The playback voice cannot be assigned during playback. The playback voices for the 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT parts can be selected in the SONG PLAY [PART] display.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Individual Part Volume Control To adjust the playback volume of individual parts, press the [MIXER] button while in the Song Play mode to call up the MIXER display. The display corresponding to the software being played back appears in display page 1, and you can control the volume balance of the keyboard sound and the orchestra accompaniment. Each track can be adjusted in display page 2. FUNCTION MIXER ■ Page 1 ...............................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Playback ● When Playing Back XG/ESEQ Files L&R Right- and left-hand parts (piano part) ORCH Accompaniment part KBD Volume of your keyboard performance ● When Playing Back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft Files L&R Right- and left-hand parts (piano part) KBD Volume of your keyboard performance ■ Page 2 ............................................................................................................................
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Changing Settings in the TRACK MIXER Display ZSelect the track to be changed. ........................................................ Select the desired track by pressing TRACK < or >. Selecting TOTAL will change the overall settings of the song rather than the settings of individual tracks. Press the far right LCD button to select PLAY (playback), OFF, or SOLO for the selected track. Select SOLO if you want to play only the selected track.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Playback Repeat Functions The CVP-94/92 has convenient repeat functions that let you repeated play back the same song or sections within the song. This function is useful if you want to practice a difficult phrase repeatedly. Select the desired mode from the available four Repeat modes from the SONG PLAY [REPEAT] display (display page 4).
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ AB Repeat ................................................................................................................. This function allows you to specify any section (between point A and point B) of a song, letting you repeatedly play back the selected section for practice. When AB mode is selected by the REPEAT MODE ▼ or ▲ buttons, A ➔ and B will appear at the right of the buttons in the display to specify points A and B.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Playback • During playback, the [REW] and [FF] buttons allow you to move the playback point of the song rapidly as long as the button is held. No sound is produced during [REW] operation. Playing Other Types of Music Data ■ About Compatible Software .................................................................. The CVP-94/92 can playback the following types of software.
Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The CVP-94/92 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 CVP-94/92 pauses playback of the accompaniment until you play the correct keys. The Guide function can also be used during playback of the “4. GUIDE DEMO” song in the Demo mode.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Practicing Phrase-by-phrase with the Playback: Sound Repeat ....................................................................................................... In the Sound Repeat method, the CVP-94/92 plays back a short phrase. Listen to the phrase and practice. Playback of one phrase repeats three times, then is followed automatically by the next phrase.
Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ XSelect the Guide method. ........................................................................ Press one of the GUIDE CONTROL buttons: [EASY PLAY], [NEXT NOTE] or [SOUND REPEAT]. ➔ The lamp of the corresponding button lights. 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 92.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Guide Control • Playback tempo can be set to any desired value after a song has been selected by using the TEMPO [–/+] buttons. • The positions of the guide lamps will not change, even if the Transpose function (page 116) is used to transpose the pitch of the keyboard. • The Guide function may not work properly with software which was not produced for independent left- and right-hand playback.
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 CVP-94/92 features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you to record your own performances to floppy disks. Three recording methods are available: Quick Recording (page 95), which lets you record quickly and easily; Track Recording (page 98), with which you can record multiple instrumental parts; and Chord Sequence (page 104), which lets you step-record Auto Accompaniment chords. The music you create by recording is called a song.
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 before using. Refer to Format in the Function section (page 120) to reformat floppy disks that have already been used for recording. ZInsert 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. • The SONG PLAY mode will not automatically be called up, even after inserting the disk, in disk-related Function operations and the CUSTOM STYLE display.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CSelect the record mode. ............................................................... Press the [REC] button. ➔ The [REC] lamp lights and the QUICK RECORD display of record mode page 1 appears. Call up page 1 by using the PAGE [<] [>] buttons if the lamp is lit but the QUICK RECORD display is not shown. • The song number for recording can be changed in the QUICK RECORD display.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Recording B Select the desired voices and accompaniment 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 and tempo, etc.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MStop 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. You can also stop recording by pressing the [REC] button. When pressing 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 < or > buttons or use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the track. ➔ The selected track is indicated by an underline mark. Use the LCD button at the far right to set the selected tracks to REC (record enable) or OFF (record/playback disable). PLAY can only be selected for tracks which contain data.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ BStart recording. ................................................................................................... There are several ways to start recording, as described below. • Recording your keyboard performance 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, [ACMP/ SONG VOLUME] is automatically reset to the default setting (MAX), regardless of the current slider position.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ XPause 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 for the Punch in. SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF CTurn on the Punch-in/out function. ...............................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Recording B Select the Punch-in mode. ..................................................................... Select the desired Punch-in mode by using the LCD button located second from the right. 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).
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Chord Sequence The Chord Sequence function allows you to enter Auto Accompaniment data step-by-step according to chord names, and lets you 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. ...........................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Recording X Turn on the Chord Sequence function. ....................... Press the CHORD SEQ. button in the RECORD [EDIT] display. ➔ The CHORD SEQUENCE display appears and Auto Accompaniment is turned on. If the Full Keyboard mode is currently active, the Fingered Chord mode will be selected instead. Changing the Auto Accompaniment Mode • Auto Accompaniment cannot be turned off while the Chord Sequence function is active.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ VEnter and set the chords and/or style changes. ............ To enter a chord, either play the chord with appropriate fingering on the left range of the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard (lower than the split point), or highlight ROOT or TYPE in the LCD display and use the data dial or [–/+] buttons. You can also select the chord by pressing the ROOT or TYPE button.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Recording 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 of the LCD display.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ RHYTHM ON/OFF To turn the rhythm sound on or off, press the RHYTHM ON/OFF button followed by the SET button. No rhythm sound is produced following the location to which a “rhythm off” event is entered; the rhythm starts sounding again from the location to which a “rhythm on” event is entered. • The rhythm on/off status can be checked by mark in the box at the right in the LCD display.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Recording Z Enter the desired name. ............................................................................ Use the [>] button to move the underline cursor to the desired character position in the file name display. (File names can be up to 12 characters in length). ➾ Use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select and highlight the character or mark you wish to enter. Press the CH.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ZSpecify the two tracks to be mixed. ............................................. Press the TRK A and TRK B buttons to highlight the parameters, and use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the two track numbers to be mixed. The voices which are used for the selected tracks are indicated at the side of A:/B:, located at the left of the LCD display. XSpecify the destination track. ............................................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ To exit the Track Delete function, press the [REC] button (the lamp goes out). You can also press the [EXIT] button to exit the Track Delete function. Song Recording • The Undo function cannot be used if you’ve selected another track or exited from this mode. • The Undo feature cannot be used for data recorded to internal RAM (see page 114).
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Initial Edit (Changing the Initial Data) The Initial Edit function allows you to change the volume level of each track or the initial data set for the entire song after you’ve finished recording. The INITIAL EDIT display appears when you press the INITIAL EDIT button in the RECORD [EDIT] display. All sixteen tracks are displayed simultaneously in this display and the settings such as volume, voices and reverb depth can be changed.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Song Recording C Change the settings. ..................................................................................... Use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to change the settings. You can instantly check the effect of the changes, since the settings can be changed during playback. • If [TOTAL] is selected and the value of the reverb depth is changed, the new setting will also affect the keyboard sound.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Recording Without a Disk The CVP-94/92 has internal RAM memory (about 25KB) that allows a limited amount of recording — even if a disk is not loaded — up to approximately 2,500 notes, if no other data is recorded. If you enter the Song Record mode without inserting a disk, CVP MEMORY will be indicated in the SONG display as shown below, and the Quick Recording, Track Recording and Punch-in/out Recording functions will become available.
CHAPTER 7: 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 CVP-94/92 to your own musical needs and preferences. ■ Selecting and Operating the Functions ..................................... All functions in this mode can be selected and set by using the following procedure.
Keyboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Keyboard 1 (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 in the TUNE section. It can be set in approximately 0.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Keyboard ■ Effect Setting .......................................................................................................... This feature determines whether the basic effect setting (page 36) for each voice is automatically selected or not, when the voice is selected. To change the setting, press the EFFECT SETTING button.
Keyboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Pan ..................................................................................................................................... Pan determines the stereo image of the voices, or in other words, where the sound of the voice appears to come from — left, center, or right.
Pedal ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Pedal (PEDAL) Display — PAGE 3 ■ Left Pedal .................................................................................................................... This function conveniently lets you set the left pedal to control one of various functions. Left Pedal • Basic setting: SOFT • Backup of the last settings: OFF • If the left pedal is set to REGISTRATION, the setting of the left pedal function in Registration memory is not recalled.
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ When using the disk-related function, make sure to first set the [FUNCTION] button to on and call up the appropriate page before inserting the floppy disk. Disk functions cannot be used — even when pressing the [FUNCTION] button — if a floppy disk has been inserted and the [SONG] button is set to on. In this case, press the [SONG] button again so that the lamp goes out, then use the Disk functions.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Disk Song Copy (SONG COPY) Display — PAGE 5 This function allows you to copy song data (data files on disk) recorded by the CVP-94/92 to a different song number on the same disk, or to a different disk. Z Set up the disk(s). ............................................................................................ Insert the disk containing the source song. ➾ Press either of the left-most two LCD buttons to select the copy type.
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ VExecute the Copy operation. ............................................................... Press the COPY button. ➔ The Copy operation begins. If you are copying to the same disk, an “Are you sure?” confirmation prompt will appear. Press the YES button to continue or the NO button to cancel. • The copy operation is not effective if the same song numbers are selected as the source song and the destination song in the DISK1 – 1 type copy.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Disk ● Copying Data Recorded Without a Disk If you’ve recorded a song without inserting a disk, the song data is automatically recorded to the CVP-94/92’s internal RAM. To copy the data to the disk, first select the Song Copy display and insert a formatted disk. ➾ Select the destination song number, then copy to disk in the normal way. The CVP - DISK parameter is automatically selected, with the internal RAM data as the source data for copying.
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Registration (REGISTRATION) Display — PAGE 7 This function allows you to save the panel settings registered using the Registration function to disk, load Registration data from disk, delete Registration data from a disk, or name Registration files. Before executing the Registration function, make sure that the disk you want to use for this operation is inserted in the disk drive.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Disk ■ SAVE ................................................................................................................................ When you select SAVE, the name entry function display for the file to be saved will appear. Press the [>] button to move the underline cursor, and select the character position of the file name. (File names can contain up to twelve characters.
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ LOAD ............................................................................................................................... When you select LOAD, the Load function display will appear. The original internal data will be erased and overwritten when executing the Load operation. Make sure to save all important data to disk (see page 125) before using the Load operation. First, select the desired file to be loaded.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Disk Transform (TRANSFORM) Display — PAGE 8 This function allows you to convert song data recorded on the CVP94/92 so that the data can be played back on other Clavinova models or a Disklavier. Make sure to insert a proper disk (2DD disk containing the data to be converted) in the disk drive. Compatible Disk Types for Data Conversion • Only 2DD type disks can be used for this operation.
MIDI ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MIDI 1 Display — PAGE 9 Functions related to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) can be called up from pages 9 through 11. • If you are using the MIDI terminals, set the HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI”. ■ Set the Send Channel SEND CH .......................................................... In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer (channels 1 through 16).
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MIDI ■ Sync .................................................................................................................................. Playback of songs and Auto Accompaniment is normally controlled by the internal clock (INT.) of the CVP-94/92 at a specific tempo. By setting this clock to “EXT.”, the CVP-94/92’s tempo can be controlled by an external sequencer or rhythm machine.
MIDI ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The program numbers of the CVP-94/92’s voices are standarized according to the XG voice allocation. See the Voice List on page 20 in the Reference Manual for details. ■ Control ON/OFF ...................................................................................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MIDI MIDI 3 Display — PAGE 11 From the MIDI 3 display you can set whether or not MIDI data received from an external device is affected by the Transpose setting (page 116) or not, whether or not the Auto Accompaniment, rhythm and Harmony data is transmitted, and whether or not the MIDI data received from an external device affects the keyboard-played voices.
Backup ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Backup (BACKUP) Display — PAGE 12 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. Press the ▼ or ▲ button or use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the desired group, then use the right-most LCD button to set the selected group to backup on/off.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Backup Recall (RECALL) Display — PAGE 13 This funciton can be used to recall the initial factory settings (basic settings) for a range of parameters — individually or all at once. Press the ▼ or ▲ buttons or use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the group you want to recall, then press the START button. ➔ An “Are you sure?” confirmation prompt will appear. Press the YES button to recall or NO to cancel.
Utility ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Micro Tuning (MICRO TUNING) Display — PAGE 14 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 set tuning can be turned on or off at anytime by using the left-most LCD button in this display. ZSelect the desired key. ................................................................................ Press any desired key to be tuned.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ SAVE See page 125. NAME See page 125. LOAD See page 126. DELETE See page 126. Utility Scale Tuning (SCALE TUNING) Display — PAGE 15 This feature allows you to select from various tuning (temperament) configurations, when selecting PRESET in this display. By selecting USER, you can create your own user scale, in which the tuning you set for a single octave takes effect for the entire keyboard.
Utility ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ User Scale .................................................................................................................. This function allows you to individually tune each key within an octave. The setting made for one key is automatically assigned to the same key in all other octaves. Z Select USER with the left-most LCD button left; the following display will appear. X Press the desired key to be tuned.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Utility Pop-up Time (POPUP TIME) Display — PAGE 16 This determines the amount of time the pop-up displays remain on the display screen before disappearing. The pop-up time of the voice/accompaniment style displays can be set independently from all other popup displays. To set the pop-up time of voice/accompaniment style, first press the VOICE/STYLE button to highlight the parameter, then use the data dial or [–/+] buttons.
CHAPTER 8: Others The Connectors ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ [PHONES] Jacks .................................................................................................. PHONES To use headphones, connect them to one of the [PHONES] jacks (standard 1/4" phone jacks). The internal speaker system of the CVP-94/92 is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones are connected. Two people can enjoy the sound together by connecting two pairs of headphones to the two available terminals.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Connectors ■ MIDI [IN] [OUT] Terminals ........................................................................ OUT IN MIDI Tone Generator Connect the CVP-94/92 to external MIDI devices by using MIDI connecting cables. Set the HOST SELECT switch below to “MIDI” when using the MIDI terminals. MIDI Sequencer ■ HOST SELECT switch and [TO HOST] terminals ............
Connecting to a Personal Computer Although the CVP-94/92 can be connected to a personal computer via the MIDI IN/OUT connectors and a MIDI interface, the TO HOST connector and HOST SELECT switch allow direct connection to Apple Macintosh or IBM-PC/AT personal computers for sequencing and other music applications without the need for a separate MIDI interface. ■ Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer ....................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN 6 7 8 3 4 5 1 2 D-SUB 9-PIN 5 4 3 2 1 Connecting to a Personal Computer ● MIDI Driver The included Music Software Collection disk also contains special MIDI Driver software, which may be necessary when using computer software with the CVP-94/92. Install the MIDI driver from the disk to your computer if necessary. Refer to the text files on the disks listed below for installation instructions. Windows 95: A:\driver\win95\readme.
Index ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ A K S Accompaniment style ........................... 39 Alert Sound ........................................ 137 Auto Accompaniment ..................... 38, 47 Auto Accompaniment/Song Volume .... 16 B key cover ................................................ 8 Key Touch .......................................... 117 Keyboard 1 ......................................... 116 Keyboard 2 .........................................
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.
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.
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, Keyboard Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A.
M.D.G., EMI Division © 1997 Yamaha Corporation VV68530 810POCP2.
