ENGLISH DEUTSCH IMPORTANT IMPORTANTE Vérifiez la source d’alimentation Vérifiez que la tension spécifiée sur le panneau inférieur correspond à la tension du secteur. Dans certaines régions, l’instrument peut être équipé d’un sélecteur de tension situé sur le panneau inférieur du clavier à proximité du cordon d’alimentation. Vérifiez que ce sélecteur est bien réglé en fonction de la tension secteur de votre région. Le sélecteur de tension est réglé sur 240 V au départ d’usine.
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way.
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Included Accessories ● Music Software Collection Disk (+ Music Book) This disk features various recorded song samples for playing on the Clavinova, and MIDI driver software for computers (page 157).
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova ○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (along with the dedicated buttons) provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand control of the Clavinova’s operations (page 12). ● Wealth of Rich, Realistic Voices The Clavinova 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 Clavinova 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 Clavinova ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Music Stand ■ To raise the music stand: .......................................................................... Z Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go. CVP-98 X Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the right on the rear of the music stand. C Lower the music stand so that it rests on the metal supports.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) ■ To open the lid: ..................................................................................................... ZRaise the music stand as described in “Music Stand” on page 8. XRaise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard end of the instrument). CRaise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the stay fits into the recess in the lid.
Panel Controls and Terminals Mac PC-1 TO HOST L/L+R R AUX OUT n L/L+R MIDI PC-2 HOST SELECT THRU R AUX IN OUT IN MIDI EXP. PEDAL m ○○○○○○○○○○○ b , .
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The L CVP-98 : z R T Y U SONG i Panel Controls MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION W G h VOICE PIANO DISK IN USE GUITAR CLAVI. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG SPLIT REVERB EFFECT E.
Basic Operation ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Virtually all of the Clavinova’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 directly below, or to the left or right of 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 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ■ When function is within “hard” rectangle: ............................. Items within a “hard” rectangle can be directly selected or switched ON/OFF by simply pressing the corresponding LCD button located directly below the desired item. For example , when selecting the first Demo song in the display shown below, you can immediately begin playback of the first song by pressing the LCD button under 1.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Basic Operation [EXIT] Button Press [EXIT] in order to leave the current mode or return to the previous display. EXIT DISPLAY HOLD [DISPLAY HOLD] Button The [DISPLAY HOLD] button lets you keep the display from changing. For example, voices and accompaniment styles can be selected by pressing the VOICE button or STYLE button.
Basic Operation ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Memory Backup The Backup function (page 147) 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. Values and settings which are not backed up revert to the basic settings when the power is turned off.
Adjusting the Volume ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova 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.
Adjusting the Volume ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompaniment volume (page 60) for details. ● Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details. ● Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details. [EXP.PEDAL] You can control the volume of your keyboard performance with your foot, by connecting the optional Yamaha FC7 foot controller to the [EXP.PEDAL] jack of the Clavinova.
Adjusting the Timbre of the Sound ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The sound timbre can be adjusted by using the [MASTER EQUALIZER] and [POWER BASS] (CVP-98 only) controls. • Distortion could result if these effects are set to higher levels. If this is the case, reduce the overall volume with the [MASTER VOLUME] control.
Adjusting the Timbre of the Sound ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ XSelect the band (frequency range) to be adjusted. ..... Select the band you wish to adjust by pressing the BAND < or > button. ➔ The central frequency of the selected band (expressed in Hz) is shown in the BAND < > section of the display. CChange the value. ............................................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Adjusting the Timbre of the Sound Power Bass (CVP-98 only) Press the [POWER BASS] button (the lamp lights) to emphasize the sounds of the lower range. The amount of the emphasis can be changed by the VOLUME ▼ ▲ buttons in the POWER BASS display. DEMO HELP POWER BASS ON/OFF...
2: Help Mode and Demo CHAPTER Using the Help Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Help mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration — the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles.
Play ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Using the Help Mode C Select the desired menu. .......................................................................... Use the left/right LCD buttons to select the desired menu. You can also select the menu by pressing the SELECT ▼ ▲ buttons. 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.
Demo Play ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova 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 Clavinova can do.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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 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 Clavinova features a wealth of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. It also features a Keyboard Percussion function that lets you play the realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard.
Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ XSelect the voice. ................................................................................................. Select the desired voice by pressing the appropriate left/right LCD button.. The data dial and [–/+] buttons can be also used. You can also select the voice by pressing the VOICE ▼ ▲ buttons. Some of the VOICE SELECT displays have several successive pages. Use the PAGE [<] [>] buttons to call up the various pages.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices Organ Combination (Organ Combi.) To call up the ORGAN COMBINATION display, press the [ORGAN] button and select Organ Combi. in the pop-up display. With the Organ Combination function in this display, you can select from six different kinds of organ sounds, and even create your own organ sounds by editing these voices.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Selecting Voices ■ Editing the Voice ............................................................................................... Select the desired voice for editing, then set each parameter. The ORGAN COMBINATION has two display pages: [FOOTAGE] and [ATTACK]. Press the right-most LCD button to change between the displays. Press the PRESET button in each display to instantly return to the pre-edited voice.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices ● Making Settings in the ORGAN COMBINATION [ATTACK] Display Attack Footage Volume, Length, and Response settings Select the appropriate bar in the display by pressing the CURSOR buttons, then set the Volume, Length or Response by using the data dial or [–/+] buttons. • To call up the FOOTAGE display, press the CURSOR < button when the cursor is at “4.
Selecting Voices ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in the [DRUMS] voice group. When one of the Drum Kits is selected, various drum and percussion sounds are assigned individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. The various drum/percussion instruments of the Standard Kit are marked by symbols above the assigned keys.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play two different voices simultaneously in a layer. This makes it easy to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. 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.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The second voice can be selected from all available voices, including the same voice as the first one. 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.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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 Clavinova 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.
○○○○○○○○ 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. V Exit the Split mode. ..............................
Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode You can also set the Split Point by using the data dial or [–/+] buttons, after pressing SPLIT POINT in the pop-up SPLIT display. Pressing SPLIT POINT also advances the value. To reset the value to the basic setting of F#2, simultaneously press the [–/+] buttons. ○○○○○○○○ • You can use the Damper Range function (page 134) to set the damper pedal to affect one or both sides of the Split.
○○○○○○○○ Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode About the Sounding Range for Octave Shift • Notes below and above the original 88key range (A–1 to C7) sound one octave higher and lower, respectively. • The RIGHT1 setting is effective for normal playing with one voice. This setting also affects the RIGHT1 setting in the DUAL mode (page 33). • You can use the Single Finger, Multi Finger, or Fingered modes (page 56) of the Automatic Accompaniment function with the Split mode.
Using the Pedals ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you sustain the sound of the voices even after releasing your fingers from the keys. • Certain voices in the [DRUMS] or [XG] groups may not be affected by use of the damper pedal. • Some voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after the notes have been released while the damper pedal is held.
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 Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you to set the Reverb Depth to your preference. The Reverb effect here is also applied to the microphone input signal received via the [MIC.] jack.
Reverb ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ You can also select the Reverb Type by using the REVERB TYPE ▼ ▲ buttons, or by pressing REVERB TYPE (to highlight the parameter) and using the data dial or [–/+] buttons. • The Reverb Type setting globally affects all voices. Different settings cannot be made for each voice. ● Reverb Type List • The indication “XG REVERB” is displayed when receiving via MIDI a reverb type which is not on the panel.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Reverb Setting the Depth for Each Part — Reverb Part Depth The Reverb Part Depth parameter lets you make different Reverb Depth settings for the microphone input connected to the [MIC.] jack, the rhythm, bass, and chord parts of the Automatic Accompaniment (page 47), as well as the parts you play from the keyboard.
Voice Effects ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova 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. The Effect here is also applied to the microphone input signal received via the [MIC.] jack. Automatic Effect Settings • Selecting a voice automatically selects the best-suited effects for that particular voice.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Voice Effects Selecting the Effect Type Select the Effect Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons in the EFFECT pop-up display. • Range: (Refer to the Effect Type list.) • Basic setting: Differs depending on the voice. • Backup of last settings: OFF • When other effect type or OFF messages are received via MIDI, XG EFFECT is indicated in the display.
Voice Effects ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting the Effect Depth The Effect Depth parameter lets you adjust the degree or depth of the currently selected effect type. To set this, press R1 DPT or MIC DPT (to highlight the corresponding parameter), and use the data dial or [–/+] buttons. Depending on the currently selected voice, the R1 DPT indication may automatically change to the R2 DPT, or L DPT.
4: Accompaniment Styles CHAPTER (Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment) Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○ ○ ○ The Clavinova 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 56). • The Clavinova 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.
Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ STYLE POP 16BEAT DANCE POP BALL– ROOM LATIN POP TRADI– TIONAL ROCK COUNTRY BALLAD JAZZ WALTZ DISK CUSTOM • The last selected style in each group can be retained in memory, even after turning off the power, when the Backup function (page 147) is set to ON. • When the power is turned ON, the 8Beat Pop1 style is selected automatically.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Accompaniment Styles [DISK/CUSTOM] • The Clavinova features a [DISK/CUSTOM] button that allows you to use styles on optional Style File Disks (page 80) or your original styles (page 68) . Z Press either STYLE ▼ or ▲. ................................................................... ➔ STYLE is highlighted. X Select the style. ..................................................................................................
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 A MAIN B 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.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Beat lamp Starting/Stopping the Accompaniment Style Tempo display Measure number BEAT Break When the Left Pedal function (page 133) 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.
Using the Metronome ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova 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 The metronome volume can also be set from the METRONOME popup display. Adjust the volume by selecting VOLUME ▼ ▲ (it is highlighted) and using the data dial or [–/+] buttons. You can also adjust it by continuously pressing VOLUME ▼ or ▲. As with the volume parameter of the style, it can also be adjusted by using [ACMP/SONG VOLUME]. ■ Selecting the Beat (Time Signature) ..............................................
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○ The Clavinova includes a sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system that can provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing for your performance in 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 146) 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 STYLE SELECT [PIANO] pop-up display appears. ➔ The [PIANIST] lamp lights. Select the desired Pianist style by pressing the appropriate left/right LCD button. The data dial and [–/+] can be also used.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ VSelect the chord indication method. ........................................... To do this, press one of the left LCD buttons — SINGLE FINGER, MULTI FINGER, FINGERED or FULL KEYBOARD — while the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE pop-up display is active.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 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 Clavinova 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 A MAIN B START/STOP ENDING FADE IN/OUT 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 133), conveniently allowing you to change sections without taking your hands from the keyboard.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment Part Volume Relation • [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] is relative to the [MASTER VOLUME]. SONG MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION • Each part volume of the Auto Accompaniment is relative to the [ACMP/ SONG VOLUME]. • KBD (keyboard volume) is relative to the [MATER VOLUME]. • The Harmony part volume is relative to the KBD part volume.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○○○○○ The Clavinova has many other features and functions that make the use of the Auto Accompaniment even more convenient and enjoyable. 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 133), 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 Registraiton function (page 83). 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. ➾ Press SYNCHRO STOP so that it is highlighted. ➔ The [SYNCHRO START] lamp lights. To turn Synchronized Stop off, press SYNCHRO STOP again. Small Accompaniment (SMALL ACMP) The Small Accompaniment function lets you mute some of the selected Auto Accompaniment parts, creating a simpler and smaller orchestration and accompaniment.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Chord Assist This function uses the keyboard guide lamps to show you appropriate fingerings for chords. (See page 104.) 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 Clavinova 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 12 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 X Select a source style. ................................................................................... Select a preset style that is close to the style you want to create. Preset style selection is carried out in the normal way (page 47). If you want to select a [DISK/CUSTOM] style, press the [DISK/ CUSTOM] style button once again and use the STYLE ▲ and ▼ buttons, or the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select a [DISK/CUSTOM] style.
Custom Style ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Use the BEAT LCD button to select a different time signature, or the data dial or [–/+] buttons once the BEAT parameter has been selected. As soon as you choose to change the beat value, the “Clear style ?” prompt will appear, since you will have to completely clear all sections and parts of the style and start recording from scratch if you change the time signature.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Custom Style B Select the part and voice you want to record. .................. Use the PART LCD button, the data dial, or [–/+] buttons to select the part you want to record: R1 Rhythm 1 R2 Rhythm 2 Bs Bass C1 Chord 1 C2 Chord 2 Pd Pad P1 Phrase 1 P2 Phrase 2 Recording part Playback part Part containing no data OFF The R1 part is initially selected and set to the record mode.
Custom Style ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ N Record the selected part. ......................................................................... You can now add new parts to the selected part by playing the keyboard at the appropriate timing (play in C Major seventh since the Custom Style is recorded as a C Major seventh pattern).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Custom Style 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 12 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 disk, the “Please store to memory before saving to disk” alert display will appear. If this happens press OK to return to the previous display (CUSTOM STYLE display page 3), store the custom style, then try saving again. ■ Delete from Disk ................................................................................................ Saved custom styles can also be deleted from disk via CUSTOM STYLE page 5.
Custom Style ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ Custom Style Alert & Error Displays The following alert and error displays may appear in the corresponding situations. ■ Insufficient Memory To Store .............................................................. This alert message will appear if there is not enough memory to perform a store operation.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Custom Style Press OK to return to CUSTOM STYLE display page 1 and simplify the style by clearing a part, etc. ■ Exit Before Store ........................................................................................................ If you press [EXIT] button to exit from the Custom Style function before storing the style the following display will appear.
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 Clavinova 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 12 files saved by using the Custom Style save “ALL” function (page 76) 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 ............................................................................................. To select the desired style, use the left/right LCD buttons.
Style File Load ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ It is not necessary to select a memory number when ALL LOAD is selected in step 1. Simply press OK to load or CANCEL to abort. If there is not enough memory to load the specified file the “Not enough memory! Delete an unneeded style ?” alert display will appear. In this case it will be necessary to delete a style you don’t need before loading the new style. Use the MEMORY No.
5: Registrations CHAPTER Registrations ○○○○○○○○○○○ (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) 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.
Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CRegister 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.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) Naming the Registration A temporary name is given to the Registration setup when you register the panel settings; however, you can change this name freely with this function. Z Press the [MEMORY] button to call up the REGISTRATION [NAME] pop-up display. .................................................. ➾ Select the number of the Registration whose name you wish to change by using the left/right LCD buttons.
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 Clavinova can play back songs you’ve recorded yourself using the Song Record function (page 105), and other songs of various musical styles. You can also play along on the keyboard with the songs as they play back.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback ➔ The DISK IN USE lamp lights while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. Once the disk has been identified, the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1) appears 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.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song 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 left/right LCD buttons, data dial, or [–/+] buttons. You can also select the song by pressing the SONG ▼ ▲ buttons. Up to ten song titles are shown in the display at a time.
Song Playback ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Adjusting the Tempo The playback tempo of the song can be changed freely as desired. (See page 49.) 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. In this example, 1/RIGHT is cancelled.
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).”) • The playback voice cannot be assigned during playback. ■ Selecting Voices for 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT Parts .............. The playback voices for the 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT parts can be selected in the SONG PLAY [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.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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 TTL (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.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback Repeat Functions The Clavinova 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 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ 1 Song Repeat ...................................................................................................... When 1 SONG is selected by pressing the REPEAT MODE ▼ or ▲ button, any song selected and played as described above will play repeatedly until stopped. • Lead-in count is not played. ■ AB Repeat ..........................................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback Other Playback Controls SONG CONTROL PAUSE REW FF PLAY/ STOP REC Pause Press the [PAUSE] button during song playback to temporarily stop song playback. Press [PAUSE] again or the [PLAY/STOP] button to resume playback from the same point. • Using the [REW] button may cause the voice, tempo, and/or volume to change.
Guide Control ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Clavinova has a special Guide function which allows you to practice by using the appropriate disk software. The “piano roll” display and the keyboard guide lamp indicate which keys you should play, and when you should play them. You can even practice at your own pace since the Clavinova pauses playback of the accompaniment until you play the correct keys. The Guide function can also be used during playback of the “4.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Guide ■ Practicing Phrase-by-phrase with the Playback: Sound Repeat ....................................................................................................... In the Sound Repeat method, the Clavinova plays back a short phrase. Listen to the phrase and practice. 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 104.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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 130) 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 Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you to record your own performances to floppy disks. Three recording methods are available: Quick Recording (page 107), which lets you record quickly and easily; Track Recording (page 110), with which you can record multiple instrumental parts; and Chord Sequence (page 116), 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 135) 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.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CSelect the record mode. ............................................................... • The song number for recording can be changed in the QUICK RECORD display. 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.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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 RECORD (record enable) or OFF (record/playback disable).
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ VSet all performance features as required. ............................. After setting the tracks to be recorded, set up all necessary performance features as required: voice, accompaniment style, tempo, reverb, etc. BStart recording. ................................................................................................... There are several ways to start recording, as described below.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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.
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 PAUSE REW FF PLAY/ STOP REC 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 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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.
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 middle of the display.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ END MARK To enter an “end mark” at the current cursor location, press the END MARK button followed by the SET button. An end mark signifies the end of the song, and should always be entered to properly end each song. (An end mark is unnecessary when ending with an Ending pattern or Fade-out.) The cursor cannot be moved past an end mark. You can delete an end mark by using the DELETE button, just as with other normal data.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Recording Song Name This function is used to name song files recorded with the Clavinova or to change existing names. To call up the Song Name function, press the SONG NAME button in the RECORD [EDIT] display. • The Song Name function cannot be used when a disk has not been inserted in the disk drive. Z Enter the desired name. ............................................................................
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Track Edit Press the TRACK EDIT button in the RECORD [EDIT] display to call up the TRACK EDIT display. There are three pages in the TRACK EDIT display: TRACK EDIT [MIX], TRACK EDIT [DELETE], and TRACK EDIT [QUANTIZE]. ■ Track Mix — Track Edit Page 1 The Track Mix function combines the data from two specified tracks and copies the result to a third specified track.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Recording ■ Track Delete — Track Edit, Page 2 The Track Delete function can be used to delete the data from any specified track. Z Specify the track to be deleted. ........................................................ • Only tracks containing data will appear and can be selected.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ZSpecify the track to be quantized. ................................................. Use the TRACK ▼ or ▲ button to highlight the Track parameter, then use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the track to be quantized. • Only tracks containing data will appear and can be selected. XSpecify the quantize “size.” ..................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Recording The following parameters can be changed in the Initial Edit display. Refer to the indicated page for details on each parameter.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ CChange 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 [TTL] 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 Clavinova 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.
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 Clavinova 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. Z Press the [FUNCTION] button. ➔ The lamp lights and the Function mode display appears. SONG MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION X Select the group by using the left/right LCD buttons, and call up the page of the desired function by using the PAGE [<] [>] buttons. You can also select the page from all the display pages by using the PAGE [<] [>].
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 44) 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.
Pedal ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Damper Range ....................................................................................................... This determines whether the damper pedal affects the right-hand, lefthand, or both voices in a Split setup. Press the DAMPER RANGE button to set. The data dial and the [–/+] buttons cannot be used.
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 Clavinova to a different song number on the same disk, or to a different disk. ZSet 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 V Execute 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.
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 Clavinova’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 CHAR > button to move the underline cursor, and select the character position of the file name. (File names can contain up to twelve characters.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disk First, select the desired file to be named. Press either of the two leftmost LCD buttons to select the file, then press the OK button. ➾ The name entry display will appear. Enter a new file name in the same way as described above for the Save function. ➾ Pressing the OK button changes the current name to the newly entered name. Press the CANCEL button to abort.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Transform (TRANSFORM) Display — PAGE 8 This function allows you to convert song data recorded on the CVP98/96/600 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. ZSelect the conversion type. ...................................................................
MIDI ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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”. MIDI 1 Display — PAGE 9 ■ Set the Send Channel SEND CH ..........................................................
MIDI ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Local Control ON/OFF LOCAL ............................................................. “Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is called “Local Control ON”.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ MIDI The program numbers of the Clavinova’s voices are standarized according to the XG voice allocation. See the Voice List on page 26 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 130) 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. Z Select the desired key. ................................................................................
Utility ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ZSelect the desired file operation. .................................................... Use the LCD button located second from right to select the desired file operation: LOAD, SAVE, DELETE or NAME. XPress the START button. ............................................................................ After the START button is pressed, the display corresponding to the selected file operation appears.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Utility Z Select PRESET with the left-most LCD button, and the following display appears. X Press the SCALE ▼ or ▲ to highlight the parameter, then use the data dial or [–/+] buttons to select the temperament type. When selecting temperaments other than equal (EQUAL) temperament, the central key (reference pitch for the temperament) must be set.
Utility ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Press the desired key to be tuned. ➔ The note name and the current tuning value of the pressed key appears. C Set the pitch by pressing the TUNE ▼ or ▲ buttons, or by using the data dial or [–/+] buttons. You can play the key being tuned to check the sound during this operation. The default tuning of ±0 cents can be instantly recalled for the selected key by simultaneously pressing the TUNE ▼ and ▲ buttons.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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.
CHAPTER 8: Others The Connectors ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ■ [MIC.VOL.] Dial and [MIC.] Jack ......................................................... MIC. VOL. MIN MIC. By connecting a microphone to the [MIC.] jack (standard 1/4” phone), you can enjoy singing along with your own performace or with song playback. The sound input from the microphone is output through the Clavinova’s speakers. The microphone volume can be adjusted with the [MIC.VOL.] dial.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The Connectors ■ AUX OUT [L/L+R] [R] Jacks ..................................................................... L/L+R By connecting audio cables to the jacks as shown below, output the sound of the Clavinova to a stereo system, amplifier, mixing console, or recording equipment. Set the [MASTER VOLUME] of the Clavinova to around the middle position and adjust the volume level from the connected equipment.
Connecting to a Personal Computer ○○○ Although the Clavinova can be connected to a personal computer via the MIDI IN/OUT connectors and a MIDI interface, the TO HOST connector and HOST SELECT switch allow direct connection to Apple Macintosh or IBM-PC/AT personal computers for sequencing and other music applications without the need for a separate MIDI interface. ■ 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 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 Clavinova. 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.
Index ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ A K R Accompaniment style ........................... 47 Alert Sound ........................................ 153 Auto Accompaniment ..................... 47, 56 Auto Accompaniment/Song Volume .... 17 Recall ................................................. 148 Record Edit functions ......................... 120 Registration .................................. 83, 139 Reverb Type List .................................. 42 Reverb .........................
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.
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