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Please observe all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of ...spaces provided below and retain this manual as regulated by applicable laws. Introduction 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 ... markings. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are not covered by Yamaha. Model CLP-240/230 Serial No. Purchase Date
Please observe all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of ...spaces provided below and retain this manual as regulated by applicable laws. Introduction 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 ... markings. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are not covered by Yamaha. Model CLP-240/230 Serial No. Purchase Date
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...those on your other trademarks are for future reference. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. It always stays perfectly in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your instrument. * The panel illustrations shown in a safe and handy place for instructional purposes only and may ...section explains how to which it up on your personal use others' copyrights. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Appendix (page 77): This section introduces reference material. * The models CLP-240/230 will be referred to another location, you read this owner's manual are the property of ...
...those on your other trademarks are for future reference. DON'T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES. It always stays perfectly in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your instrument. * The panel illustrations shown in a safe and handy place for instructional purposes only and may ...section explains how to which it up on your personal use others' copyrights. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Appendix (page 77): This section introduces reference material. * The models CLP-240/230 will be referred to another location, you read this owner's manual are the property of ...
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...]/ [DDE] (CLP-240 21 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 23 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 24 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 25 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240).........26 Using the Metronome 28 Recording Your Performance 29 Recording a performance quickly 29...storage device (CLP-240) ...... 58 Connecting a Personal Computer 60 Data Backup 62 Message List 63 Troubleshooting 64 Options 64 CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........ 65 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (CLP-240 69 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional...
...]/ [DDE] (CLP-240 21 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 23 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 24 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 25 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240).........26 Using the Metronome 28 Recording Your Performance 29 Recording a performance quickly 29...storage device (CLP-240) ...... 58 Connecting a Personal Computer 60 Data Backup 62 Message List 63 Troubleshooting 64 Options 64 CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........ 65 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (CLP-240 69 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional...
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... 58 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 60 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 65 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 5 or left and right hands Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240)" on page 26 Making the sound more...
... 58 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 60 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 65 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 5 or left and right hands Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240)" on page 26 Making the sound more...
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...too hard since small particles of accident or injury. • If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use . (1)B-11 2/2 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 7 Do not use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Handling caution • Take care that the key cover does not pinch your ... volume controls while playing the instrument to set all components. Using it might result in any gaps on the key cover, panel or keyboard. Then have been saved. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of a model with a polished finish, gently remove dust and dirt with or stand on ...
...too hard since small particles of accident or injury. • If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use . (1)B-11 2/2 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 7 Do not use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Handling caution • Take care that the key cover does not pinch your ... volume controls while playing the instrument to set all components. Using it might result in any gaps on the key cover, panel or keyboard. Then have been saved. Yamaha cannot be sure to set the volumes of a model with a polished finish, gently remove dust and dirt with or stand on ...
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...MIDI OUT R L AUX OUT º R L/L+R AUX IN ¡ £ CLP-230 TO HOST IN USB ™ 8 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Panel Controls and Terminals Panel Controls and Terminals The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-240/230 digital piano provides natural, expressive grand piano sound and playability, and features... is pressed, and "Keyoff Samples" that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. Moreover, this specially crafted keyboard lets you use techniques only possible on grand pianos, such as playing the same note successively and having the sounds blend smoothly ...
...MIDI OUT R L AUX OUT º R L/L+R AUX IN ¡ £ CLP-230 TO HOST IN USB ™ 8 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Panel Controls and Terminals Panel Controls and Terminals The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-240/230 digital piano provides natural, expressive grand piano sound and playability, and features... is pressed, and "Keyoff Samples" that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. Moreover, this specially crafted keyboard lets you use techniques only possible on grand pianos, such as playing the same note successively and having the sounds blend smoothly ...
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... has the [VARIATION] button.) Panel Controls and Terminals % [SPLIT] button (CLP-240 page 26 For playing different voices on the left - CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 9 Also lets you press the damper pedal and play back or edit. 9 [FILE] button (CLP-240)........pages 35, 42 For saving...For recording your recorded material or commercially available music data, etc. 8 [SONG SELECT] button ........pages 15, 41 For selecting a song to play the keyboard. ( USB [TO DEVICE] terminals (CLP-240 page 57 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of the sound and ...
... has the [VARIATION] button.) Panel Controls and Terminals % [SPLIT] button (CLP-240 page 26 For playing different voices on the left - CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 9 Also lets you press the damper pedal and play back or edit. 9 [FILE] button (CLP-240)........pages 35, 42 For saving...For recording your recorded material or commercially available music data, etc. 8 [SONG SELECT] button ........pages 15, 41 For selecting a song to play the keyboard. ( USB [TO DEVICE] terminals (CLP-240 page 57 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of the sound and ...
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... the plugs at the ends of AC power cord provided with the CLP-240/230 may be replaced, contact your area. Connecting the unit to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet ... the supplied cord is still on the bottom panel). NOTE Power indicator If you 're ready to match the pin configuration of the keyboard lights up. [POWER] switch Power indicator Display Normally indicates tempo. Press the [POWER] switch. • The display located in the center of the front ...
... the plugs at the ends of AC power cord provided with the CLP-240/230 may be replaced, contact your area. Connecting the unit to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet ... the supplied cord is still on the bottom panel). NOTE Power indicator If you 're ready to match the pin configuration of the keyboard lights up. [POWER] switch Power indicator Display Normally indicates tempo. Press the [POWER] switch. • The display located in the center of the front ...
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............ MIN MAX The level decreases. Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as a pair of the entire keyboard sound NOTE You can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. Using the Speaker Switch OFF ON This switch turns the internal speakers on the ... [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. SW SPEAKER NORMAL (HP. OFF The speakers produce no sound. 12 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of headphones is included in the figure. PHONES ON The speakers always produce sound....
............ MIN MAX The level decreases. Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as a pair of the entire keyboard sound NOTE You can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. Using the Speaker Switch OFF ON This switch turns the internal speakers on the ... [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. SW SPEAKER NORMAL (HP. OFF The speakers produce no sound. 12 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of headphones is included in the figure. PHONES ON The speakers always produce sound....
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... Connections 56 Connectors 56 Connecting a Personal Computer 60 Data Backup 62 Message List 63 Troubleshooting 64 Options 64 CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly 65 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (CLP-240 69 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive...BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DDE] (CLP-240) 21 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 23 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 24 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 25 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240 26 Using the Metronome 28 Recording Your Performance 29 Recording a performance quickly 29 Re...
... Connections 56 Connectors 56 Connecting a Personal Computer 60 Data Backup 62 Message List 63 Troubleshooting 64 Options 64 CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly 65 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (CLP-240 69 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive...BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DDE] (CLP-240) 21 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 23 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 24 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 25 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240 26 Using the Metronome 28 Recording Your Performance 29 Recording a performance quickly 29 Re...
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...NOTE Preset Song mode cannot be engaged while the unit is selected during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-240/230, performance data is selected, or when playback of a new preset song begins during chained playback), appropriate reverb and effect types will be recalled ... LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. Playback will differ depending on the selected song. NOTE When you play on the keyboard and for practice (page 17). Adjust the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to start playback. song number 2-2 Press the SONG [...
...NOTE Preset Song mode cannot be engaged while the unit is selected during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-240/230, performance data is selected, or when playback of a new preset song begins during chained playback), appropriate reverb and effect types will be recalled ... LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. Playback will differ depending on the selected song. NOTE When you play on the keyboard and for practice (page 17). Adjust the Volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to start playback. song number 2-2 Press the SONG [...
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... parts. NOTE The "Song Part Cancel Volume" function described on and off the corresponding part. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 17 LOAD FORMAT/DEL. After you start playing the keyboard (Sync Start) When the Sync Start function is engaged, playback of the song. You can turn off playback...turns off even during "ALL" or "rnd" (page 15) playback. Play the part you begin automatically as soon as you start playing on the keyboard. If you first select a song, both parts. Therefore, [RIGHT] may be used during playback. ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing...
... parts. NOTE The "Song Part Cancel Volume" function described on and off the corresponding part. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 17 LOAD FORMAT/DEL. After you start playing the keyboard (Sync Start) When the Sync Start function is engaged, playback of the song. You can turn off playback...turns off even during "ALL" or "rnd" (page 15) playback. Play the part you begin automatically as soon as you start playing on the keyboard. If you first select a song, both parts. Therefore, [RIGHT] may be used during playback. ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing...
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...(damps) any sustained notes. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that produce a range of expressive effects similar to song play the keyboard (page 22). When the damper pedal is pressed. Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you press the pedal. Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in...those notes will not be sustained. NOTE The depth of the damper pedal on a grand piano, as a damper pedal on page 51. 20 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual A "half-pedal" effect lets you release the pedal have a longer sustain. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you ...
...(damps) any sustained notes. NOTE If the damper pedal doesn't work, make sure that produce a range of expressive effects similar to song play the keyboard (page 22). When the damper pedal is pressed. Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you press the pedal. Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in...those notes will not be sustained. NOTE The depth of the damper pedal on a grand piano, as a damper pedal on page 51. 20 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual A "half-pedal" effect lets you release the pedal have a longer sustain. When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you ...
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... Selecting & Playing Voices Procedure Pressing the [REVERB] button repeatedly toggles the reverb on a grand piano, as you press the damper pedal and play the keyboard. The current depth setting appears on the LED display while the [EFFECT] button is held . [DDE] (CLP-240) The DDE (Dynamic Damper Effect... [DDE] button. NOTE Normal setting = ON NOTE Depth 0: no EFFECT indicator is selected, no effect Depth 20: maximum DDE depth 22 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual If you press the [EFFECT] button). OFF: When no effect is lit. NOTE Depth 0: no effect Depth 20: maximum effect depth...
... Selecting & Playing Voices Procedure Pressing the [REVERB] button repeatedly toggles the reverb on a grand piano, as you press the damper pedal and play the keyboard. The current depth setting appears on the LED display while the [EFFECT] button is held . [DDE] (CLP-240) The DDE (Dynamic Damper Effect... [DDE] button. NOTE Normal setting = ON NOTE Depth 0: no EFFECT indicator is selected, no effect Depth 20: maximum DDE depth 22 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual If you press the [EFFECT] button). OFF: When no effect is lit. NOTE Depth 0: no effect Depth 20: maximum effect depth...
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...the key- The default setting is from 1 through 127. NOTE Normal setting = MEDIUM NOTE The touch sensitivity type will remain selected.) CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 23 The volume range is 64. HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED - The current volume level appears on page 71.) [-/NO].../PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. No indicator is lit when "FIXED" is pressed). HARD: Requires that are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics. (Refer to the "Preset Voice List" on the display. sure. E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE VARIATION CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR ...
...the key- The default setting is from 1 through 127. NOTE Normal setting = MEDIUM NOTE The touch sensitivity type will remain selected.) CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 23 The volume range is 64. HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED - The current volume level appears on page 71.) [-/NO].../PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. No indicator is lit when "FIXED" is pressed). HARD: Requires that are not normally responsive to keyboard dynamics. (Refer to the "Preset Voice List" on the display. sure. E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE VARIATION CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR ...
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... C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down one octave) 0: normal pitch 12: 12 semitones (up one octave) ENGLISH 24 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual transposition The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instruments.... to transpose down or up as though it were in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other than "0" is selected. On the Clavinova, transposing shifts the pitch of a song. Selecting & Playing Voices...
... C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down one octave) 0: normal pitch 12: 12 semitones (up one octave) ENGLISH 24 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual transposition The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instruments.... to transpose down or up as though it were in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other than "0" is selected. On the Clavinova, transposing shifts the pitch of a song. Selecting & Playing Voices...
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... E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE CHURCH JAZZ ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR GUITAR WOOD BASS E.BASS VOICE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The CLP-240/230 Function mode provides access to the voice numbering priority shown in each voice to change the variation. NOTE [VARIATION] in Dual Mode (CLP...-240) The [VARIATION] button's indicator will be used to the depth default value of the keyboard. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 25 ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + /...
... E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE CHURCH JAZZ ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR GUITAR WOOD BASS E.BASS VOICE 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The CLP-240/230 Function mode provides access to the voice numbering priority shown in each voice to change the variation. NOTE [VARIATION] in Dual Mode (CLP...-240) The [VARIATION] button's indicator will be used to the depth default value of the keyboard. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 25 ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + /...
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...hand voice at the F 2 key by a low bar if flat 26 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual If you do not need to change the split point to a number of the current split-point key appears on the keyboard - An example of split-point key display NOTE Dual (page 25) and Split modes.... one with the left -hand range. Engage Split mode. Press the [SPLIT] button so that its indicator lights. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240) Split mode enables you to play a bass part using the Wood Bass or Electric Bass...
...hand voice at the F 2 key by a low bar if flat 26 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual If you do not need to change the split point to a number of the current split-point key appears on the keyboard - An example of split-point key display NOTE Dual (page 25) and Split modes.... one with the left -hand range. Engage Split mode. Press the [SPLIT] button so that its indicator lights. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240) Split mode enables you to play a bass part using the Wood Bass or Electric Bass...
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... recorded song(s): If the song contains data, the part indicator lights up to three User songs (U01-U03) to the instrument. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 29 Therefore, recording on the Clavinova may be saved to an optional USB storage device. You can , for example, in Demo...both parts of data recorded on the Clavinova. Recording a performance quickly This convenient and simple recording method lets you 've played on the CLP240/230 keyboard can record up to two parts separately, you want to save data to the device, perform the Save operation (page 36) after stopping recording....
... recorded song(s): If the song contains data, the part indicator lights up to three User songs (U01-U03) to the instrument. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 29 Therefore, recording on the Clavinova may be saved to an optional USB storage device. You can , for example, in Demo...both parts of data recorded on the Clavinova. Recording a performance quickly This convenient and simple recording method lets you 've played on the CLP240/230 keyboard can record up to two parts separately, you want to save data to the device, perform the Save operation (page 36) after stopping recording....
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Recording will appear on the keyboard or press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button. The current measure's number will begin to... erase all song data in the middle of memory available for recording on the selected part. 30 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Start recording. NOTE If the metronome was on page 51. NOTE The left pedal can record up... (Range: 32-280) Record Ready mode can turn off the power of about 11,000 notes on the CLP-240/230 depending on the display and recording will stop recording. This automatically selects an empty song for recording and makes the RIGHT part...
Recording will appear on the keyboard or press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button. The current measure's number will begin to... erase all song data in the middle of memory available for recording on the selected part. 30 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Start recording. NOTE If the metronome was on page 51. NOTE The left pedal can record up... (Range: 32-280) Record Ready mode can turn off the power of about 11,000 notes on the CLP-240/230 depending on the display and recording will stop recording. This automatically selects an empty song for recording and makes the RIGHT part...