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..., or incinerate this type of used to produce them, meet these parts for some areas, the servicer is approximately five years. Model Serial No Purchase Date SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the literature accompanying the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. The average life span of this type of printing. Dispose of battery is required by...
..., or incinerate this type of used to produce them, meet these parts for some areas, the servicer is approximately five years. Model Serial No Purchase Date SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in the literature accompanying the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are therefore the owners responsibility. The average life span of this type of printing. Dispose of battery is required by...
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...- Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are well secured BEFORE using any Assembly Instructions found in the Special Message Section of this type of product to insert the plug into the enclosure through openings; Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed for a long period of an extension cord is 18 AWG. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of time. fier and headphones or speaker...
...- Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are well secured BEFORE using any Assembly Instructions found in the Special Message Section of this type of product to insert the plug into the enclosure through openings; Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically designed for a long period of an extension cord is 18 AWG. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of time. fier and headphones or speaker...
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... Key Tuning 45 u5: Load Individual Key Tuning 46 u6: Quantize Song Data 46 MIDI Functions 47 s Send and Receive Channel Select .... 47 s Local Control ON/OFF 48 s Program Change ON/OFF 48 s Control Change ON/OFF 48 s The Multi-Timbre Mode 49 s The Split Send Mode 49 s MIDI Clock Select 50 s Panel Data Send 50 s MIDI Transpose Transmit 50 s The Clavinova Common Voice Mode 50 The Connectors 51 Troubleshooting 52 Options 52 Index 53 Assembly i MIDI Data Format vii Specifications xi Fingering Chart xii MIDI Implementation Chart...
... Key Tuning 45 u5: Load Individual Key Tuning 46 u6: Quantize Song Data 46 MIDI Functions 47 s Send and Receive Channel Select .... 47 s Local Control ON/OFF 48 s Program Change ON/OFF 48 s Control Change ON/OFF 48 s The Multi-Timbre Mode 49 s The Split Send Mode 49 s MIDI Clock Select 50 s Panel Data Send 50 s MIDI Transpose Transmit 50 s The Clavinova Common Voice Mode 50 The Connectors 51 Troubleshooting 52 Options 52 Index 53 Assembly i MIDI Data Format vii Specifications xi Fingering Chart xii MIDI Implementation Chart...
Owner's Manual
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..., always turn the Clavinova on the bottom panel. Electric Interference Since the Clavinova contains digital circuitry, it by only a few millimeters). Then when the disk Is fully ejected, remove it may cause damage to apply the disk label at any other parts of the disk drive unit will cause data errors. The key cover may damage the disk drive mechanism and/or the floppy disk. Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use s Never open...
..., always turn the Clavinova on the bottom panel. Electric Interference Since the Clavinova contains digital circuitry, it by only a few millimeters). Then when the disk Is fully ejected, remove it may cause damage to apply the disk label at any other parts of the disk drive unit will cause data errors. The key cover may damage the disk drive mechanism and/or the floppy disk. Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use s Never open...
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... TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL q Master Volume ... The CVP-83S has two 16centimeter and two 5-centimeter units. expression doesn't affect the auto-accompaniment sound or disk playback). PEDAL jack for low-to...
... TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL q Master Volume ... The CVP-83S has two 16centimeter and two 5-centimeter units. expression doesn't affect the auto-accompaniment sound or disk playback). PEDAL jack for low-to...
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... 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) The damper pedal functions in use). For details on the START/STOP function, refer to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are...
... 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) The damper pedal functions in use). For details on the START/STOP function, refer to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are...
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...PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL MIDI/ TRANSPOSE -2 TEMPO q Use the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons to produce a broader ensemble sound with the Performance Memory multitrack recording feature. NOTES • The "P d " keyboard scale pan default...
...PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL MIDI/ TRANSPOSE -2 TEMPO q Use the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons to produce a broader ensemble sound with the Performance Memory multitrack recording feature. NOTES • The "P d " keyboard scale pan default...
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... on page 43 is de-activated and notes played anywhere on the keyboard are played anywhere on . In this mode the split point is turned on the keyboard. The default split point - The default setting for this function is being played by pressing the desired key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. Try playing a few simple songs in the Fullkeyboard ABC mode to prevent possible conflict with the melody. Extremely short...
... on page 43 is de-activated and notes played anywhere on the keyboard are played anywhere on . In this mode the split point is turned on the keyboard. The default split point - The default setting for this function is being played by pressing the desired key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. Try playing a few simple songs in the Fullkeyboard ABC mode to prevent possible conflict with the melody. Extremely short...
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... 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Automatic Performance ZInsert a Disk Orchestra Disk ...Insert the DISK ORCHESTRA disk into place and the disk lamp will be played and repeated...
... 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Automatic Performance ZInsert a Disk Orchestra Disk ...Insert the DISK ORCHESTRA disk into place and the disk lamp will be played and repeated...
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... via the keyboard. It is automatically switched to change the track 1/2 voice by following tracks (the volume of the "Disk Control" section. No sound is held. NOTES • Using the [rREW] button may cause the voice, tempo, and/or volume to the GM System Level 1 voice allocation. s Playing Other Types of disks (the keyboard voice can be used with General MIDI Files it functions as described on the CVP-87A) can only be used with all songs repeat modes are...
... via the keyboard. It is automatically switched to change the track 1/2 voice by following tracks (the volume of the "Disk Control" section. No sound is held. NOTES • Using the [rREW] button may cause the voice, tempo, and/or volume to the GM System Level 1 voice allocation. s Playing Other Types of disks (the keyboard voice can be used with General MIDI Files it functions as described on the CVP-87A) can only be used with all songs repeat modes are...
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... mode ABC. NStart Recording ... Performance Memory 33 BSelect the Track(s) to record the rhythm sound. SONG NUMBER r6 RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR Only one track can be recorded on the keyboard, select the RHYTHM desired style via MIDI Only • Pitch Bend Sensitivity (Not recorded as an initial setting) • Coarse Tune (Not recorded as an initial setting) • Fine Tune (Not recorded as an initial setting) • Dual Balance* • Split Balance* • Soft Pedal...
... mode ABC. NStart Recording ... Performance Memory 33 BSelect the Track(s) to record the rhythm sound. SONG NUMBER r6 RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR Only one track can be recorded on the keyboard, select the RHYTHM desired style via MIDI Only • Pitch Bend Sensitivity (Not recorded as an initial setting) • Coarse Tune (Not recorded as an initial setting) • Fine Tune (Not recorded as an initial setting) • Dual Balance* • Split Balance* • Soft Pedal...
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... can be used to your song. Try out the voice and selected parameters before pressing the [REC] button. The indicator of the rhythm track is engaged. can be completely erased by pressing the corresponding track button(s) before proceeding. q Recording Without a Disk The Clavinova has enough internal RAM memory to allow recording for playback when the record mode is adjusted via the RHYTHM volume control. Also note that the tempo, reverb type, style, style...
... can be used to your song. Try out the voice and selected parameters before pressing the [REC] button. The indicator of the rhythm track is engaged. can be completely erased by pressing the corresponding track button(s) before proceeding. q Recording Without a Disk The Clavinova has enough internal RAM memory to allow recording for playback when the record mode is adjusted via the RHYTHM volume control. Also note that the tempo, reverb type, style, style...
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... guide function (and the keyboard guide lamps on the CVP-87A) with ABC. You can be played back and controlled in the same way as follows: ZMake the Required MIDI Connections Connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the transmitting device to the Clavinova's MIDI IN terminal using the SONG NUMBER [v] and [w] buttons (of the data to be changed when playing back Performance Memory data (the voice played via channel 2 will light while the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button is recorded in the disk drive...
... guide function (and the keyboard guide lamps on the CVP-87A) with ABC. You can be played back and controlled in the same way as follows: ZMake the Required MIDI Connections Connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the transmitting device to the Clavinova's MIDI IN terminal using the SONG NUMBER [v] and [w] buttons (of the data to be changed when playing back Performance Memory data (the voice played via channel 2 will light while the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button is recorded in the disk drive...
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... TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... The [POP 1/POP 2] style selector increments the utility function number each utility function are accessed as Required ... Requires the keys to be played quite...
... TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... The [POP 1/POP 2] style selector increments the utility function number each utility function are accessed as Required ... Requires the keys to be played quite...
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... volume controls are "44" and "-44", respectively. This applies when playing with ABC and when playing back performance memory data that pitch has been lowered by a maximum of 50 cents (approximately) from the Individual Key Tuning function, release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] key. NOTES • The Rhythm, Chord 1, Chord 2, and Bass volume setting (1) is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is automatically selected. F: Individual key tuning OFF. ZSelect Up or Down Tuning ...First, use the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons to select...
... volume controls are "44" and "-44", respectively. This applies when playing with ABC and when playing back performance memory data that pitch has been lowered by a maximum of 50 cents (approximately) from the Individual Key Tuning function, release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] key. NOTES • The Rhythm, Chord 1, Chord 2, and Bass volume setting (1) is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is automatically selected. F: Individual key tuning OFF. ZSelect Up or Down Tuning ...First, use the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons to select...
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... TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Use the TEMPO [v] or [w] button while still holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. ZInsert the Disk and Select a Song ...Insert the disk containing the data to be played...
... TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Use the TEMPO [v] or [w] button while still holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. ZInsert the Disk and Select a Song ...Insert the disk containing the data to be played...
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... Function ...Select the "u3" function as described in the Clavinova disk drive and select the song number you want to one that a properly formatted disk is loaded in the Clavinova disk drive and select the song number you want to save the data to . The data can be reloaded at any time by the Save Panel Settings function (u2), described above. ZInsert the Disk and Select a Song Number Make sure that already contains performance memory data. Simply release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button before pressing the TEMPO [v] or [w] button...
... Function ...Select the "u3" function as described in the Clavinova disk drive and select the song number you want to one that a properly formatted disk is loaded in the Clavinova disk drive and select the song number you want to save the data to . The data can be reloaded at any time by the Save Panel Settings function (u2), described above. ZInsert the Disk and Select a Song Number Make sure that already contains performance memory data. Simply release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button before pressing the TEMPO [v] or [w] button...
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... METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL The available settings and procedure for proper data transfer (there are accessed by "ALL" on all 16 MIDI channels. s Send and Receive Channel Select In any MIDI control setup...
... METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL The available settings and procedure for proper data transfer (there are accessed by "ALL" on all 16 MIDI channels. s Send and Receive Channel Select In any MIDI control setup...
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... a self-contained musical instrument that simply be connected to this jack to allow foot expression (swell) control. OUT L/L+R and R Jacks (CVP-87A & CVP-85A AUX. When a plug is delivered to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. note and velocity data produced by playing the Clavinova keyboard). More details on MIDI are given in "MIDI Functions" on the CVP-87A and CVP-85A re-transmits any of the synthesizer/tone generator to be reproduced...
... a self-contained musical instrument that simply be connected to this jack to allow foot expression (swell) control. OUT L/L+R and R Jacks (CVP-87A & CVP-85A AUX. When a plug is delivered to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. note and velocity data produced by playing the Clavinova keyboard). More details on MIDI are given in "MIDI Functions" on the CVP-87A and CVP-85A re-transmits any of the synthesizer/tone generator to be reproduced...
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...1 Formatting a disk 38 Full-keyboard ABC 22 G General MIDI data files 30 Guide modes 28 Guided right- and left-hand practice 28 H Harmonization, Solo Styleplay 25 Headphones 4 I Individual key tuning 42 Individual key tuning, load 46 Individual key tuning, save 45 Initial parameter values, changing 34 Internal amplifier and speaker system .......... 5 Introductions 18 K Key cover 4 Keyboard 13 Keyboard percussion 8 L Left pedal 14 Left pedal, Solo Styleplay 25 Local control on/off 48 M Metronome 19 MIDI clock select 50 MIDI connectors 51 MIDI functions 47 MIDI transpose...
...1 Formatting a disk 38 Full-keyboard ABC 22 G General MIDI data files 30 Guide modes 28 Guided right- and left-hand practice 28 H Harmonization, Solo Styleplay 25 Headphones 4 I Individual key tuning 42 Individual key tuning, load 46 Individual key tuning, save 45 Initial parameter values, changing 34 Internal amplifier and speaker system .......... 5 Introductions 18 K Key cover 4 Keyboard 13 Keyboard percussion 8 L Left pedal 14 Left pedal, Solo Styleplay 25 Local control on/off 48 M Metronome 19 MIDI clock select 50 MIDI connectors 51 MIDI functions 47 MIDI transpose...