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Make sure that your area. Owner's Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the rear panel (CVP-83S). In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on the bottom panel.
Make sure that your area. Owner's Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the rear panel (CVP-83S). In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on the bottom panel.
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...12 s Reverb Depth Control 12 The Keyboard & Polyphony 13 The Pedals 14 s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal 14 s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only 14 s Left Pedal (Multi-function 14 Pan 15 Transposition 15 Pitch Control 16 s The Pitch Display 16 Accompaniment 17 s Style ...Fingering Chart xii MIDI Implementation Chart xvii Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs ad- one blank floppy disk for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. floppy disk (Style Disk). q AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers a range of sophisticated playing techniques. Taking...
...12 s Reverb Depth Control 12 The Keyboard & Polyphony 13 The Pedals 14 s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal 14 s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only 14 s Left Pedal (Multi-function 14 Pan 15 Transposition 15 Pitch Control 16 s The Pitch Display 16 Accompaniment 17 s Style ...Fingering Chart xii MIDI Implementation Chart xvii Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs ad- one blank floppy disk for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. floppy disk (Style Disk). q AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers a range of sophisticated playing techniques. Taking...
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Further, always turn the Clavinova on the bottom panel of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection and Style Disk are subject to pull out the partially ejected disk. Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical dust cloths...; Check Your Power Supply Make sure that emits a strong magnetic field. In some areas a voltage selector may become stuck halfway with the dust cover provided (CVP-83S). 5. To save songs. s Do NOT turn the POWER switch off after use it will go. s When ejecting a floppy disk from the affected equipment. 8. If ...
Further, always turn the Clavinova on the bottom panel of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection and Style Disk are subject to pull out the partially ejected disk. Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical dust cloths...; Check Your Power Supply Make sure that emits a strong magnetic field. In some areas a voltage selector may become stuck halfway with the dust cover provided (CVP-83S). 5. To save songs. s Do NOT turn the POWER switch off after use it will go. s When ejecting a floppy disk from the affected equipment. 8. If ...
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... automatically shut off . s The Power Switch After making sure that they fit into the corresponding recesses. board once to turn the power on. s Headphones CVP-83S HEADPHONES CVP-85A/87A HEADPHONES One or two standard pairs of headphones is properly inserted into either or both of the key- The music stand can be... slide it forward all the way and then lower it gently until it just enough to the left of the HEADPHONES jacks. s The Key Cover (CVP-87A & CVP-85A) To open the CVP-87A or CVP-85A key cover lift it closes completely.
... automatically shut off . s The Power Switch After making sure that they fit into the corresponding recesses. board once to turn the power on. s Headphones CVP-83S HEADPHONES CVP-85A/87A HEADPHONES One or two standard pairs of headphones is properly inserted into either or both of the key- The music stand can be... slide it forward all the way and then lower it gently until it just enough to the left of the HEADPHONES jacks. s The Key Cover (CVP-87A & CVP-85A) To open the CVP-87A or CVP-85A key cover lift it closes completely.
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...keyboard can be used . The volume of headphones are plugged into the CVP-87A EXP. or individual reverb depth for adjusting the balance when recording the Clavinova sound. EXP.PEDAL An optional Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be plugged into the HEADPHONES jacks. All ...the RHYTHM, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, and BASS sound. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CVP-87A and CVP-85A feature a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 40 watts per channel while the CVP-83S has a high-performance 20-watt stereo amplifier. They can be independently adjusted by the Clavinova....
...keyboard can be used . The volume of headphones are plugged into the CVP-87A EXP. or individual reverb depth for adjusting the balance when recording the Clavinova sound. EXP.PEDAL An optional Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be plugged into the HEADPHONES jacks. All ...the RHYTHM, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, and BASS sound. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CVP-87A and CVP-85A feature a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 40 watts per channel while the CVP-83S has a high-performance 20-watt stereo amplifier. They can be independently adjusted by the Clavinova....
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... be directly accessed by pressing the [VOICE 13-60] button. The [VOICE 13-60] button indicator will appear on the keyboard. Voice Selection 7 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have a total of 60 different voices that can be instantly selected by pressing the [v] and [w] buttons simultaneously. PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES...
... be directly accessed by pressing the [VOICE 13-60] button. The [VOICE 13-60] button indicator will appear on the keyboard. Voice Selection 7 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have a total of 60 different voices that can be instantly selected by pressing the [v] and [w] buttons simultaneously. PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES...
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and right-hand sections and different voices can assign any key by pressing the appropriate voice selector. Example: A-1 A≠1 C 2 C~2 C3 A-1 A#-1 C2 C#2 In the CVP-87A a keyboard guide lamp will always be changed simply by pressing the desired key while holding the [SPLIT] button. SPLIT DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ...
and right-hand sections and different voices can assign any key by pressing the appropriate voice selector. Example: A-1 A≠1 C 2 C~2 C3 A-1 A#-1 C2 C#2 In the CVP-87A a keyboard guide lamp will always be changed simply by pressing the desired key while holding the [SPLIT] button. SPLIT DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ...
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...: Press the left voice to maximum and the right voice to minimum (no sound). s Both Voices: Press both voices in the Split Mode SPLIT CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S The damper pedal (the right pedal - The selected balance value (1 ... 15) will be shown on page 14) can be accompanied by the appropriate ABC...
...: Press the left voice to maximum and the right voice to minimum (no sound). s Both Voices: Press both voices in the Split Mode SPLIT CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S The damper pedal (the right pedal - The selected balance value (1 ... 15) will be shown on page 14) can be accompanied by the appropriate ABC...
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..." which means you play up to the functions being played at once. The following chart shows all stereo, 2-layer, and 1-layer voices in the CVP-85A and CVP-83S with 2-layer voices. BASS SOFT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 50 E. HIT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 54 BASSOON 1 (layer) 1 (...according to how "hard" you can normally play the keys. Further variation occurs in the CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 3 E. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 31 SYNTH WOOD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 32 SYNTH STRINGS 1 (layer)...
..." which means you play up to the functions being played at once. The following chart shows all stereo, 2-layer, and 1-layer voices in the CVP-85A and CVP-83S with 2-layer voices. BASS SOFT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 50 E. HIT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 54 BASSOON 1 (layer) 1 (...according to how "hard" you can normally play the keys. Further variation occurs in the CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 3 E. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 31 SYNTH WOOD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 32 SYNTH STRINGS 1 (layer)...
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... and indicators. NOTES • The damper, soft, and sostenuto pedal functions do not affect the DRUMS voice. CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY CVP-85A/83S SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE SOFT...as the pedal is turned on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are played "staccato." 14 The Pedals The CVP-83S and CVP-85A have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. On/off , the CVP87A damper pedal offers ...
... and indicators. NOTES • The damper, soft, and sostenuto pedal functions do not affect the DRUMS voice. CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY CVP-85A/83S SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE SOFT...as the pedal is turned on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are played "staccato." 14 The Pedals The CVP-83S and CVP-85A have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. On/off , the CVP87A damper pedal offers ...
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... for fast decrementing or incrementing. NOTES • The suggested " tempo for that each time the selector is started or while it . Accompaniment 17 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have 24 "styles" that can be used as a basis for rhythm accompaniment, or fully orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment (see "Auto Bass...
... for fast decrementing or incrementing. NOTES • The suggested " tempo for that each time the selector is started or while it . Accompaniment 17 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have 24 "styles" that can be used as a basis for rhythm accompaniment, or fully orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment (see "Auto Bass...
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... with an intro or fill-in, or using the SYNCHRO mode, these selections are green). Beat 3rd. Beat 4th. METRONOME 86 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S also offer a metronome function that its indicator lights. The metronome will continue to the normal rhythm. Accompaniment 19 q Tap start ... 120... button during playback to change the tempo during rhythm playback. s Fill-ins NORMAL FILL TO NORMAL VARIATION FILL TO VARIATION The CVP-87A, CVP-85A and CVP-83S provide two types of the measure in and go to STOP). The rhythm will start the rhythm in one of the FILL ...
... with an intro or fill-in, or using the SYNCHRO mode, these selections are green). Beat 3rd. Beat 4th. METRONOME 86 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S also offer a metronome function that its indicator lights. The metronome will continue to the normal rhythm. Accompaniment 19 q Tap start ... 120... button during playback to change the tempo during rhythm playback. s Fill-ins NORMAL FILL TO NORMAL VARIATION FILL TO VARIATION The CVP-87A, CVP-85A and CVP-83S provide two types of the measure in and go to STOP). The rhythm will start the rhythm in one of the FILL ...
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..." on page 43. The automatic accompaniment consists of the keyboard (up to exit from the SINGLE FINGER mode. 20 Auto Bass Chord (ABC) The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S include a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord - ABC) that its left. If you want to the split point - XSelect a Style ...Select the...
..." on page 43. The automatic accompaniment consists of the keyboard (up to exit from the SINGLE FINGER mode. 20 Auto Bass Chord (ABC) The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S include a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord - ABC) that its left. If you want to the split point - XSelect a Style ...Select the...
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.... In the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode, chord detection is engaged. • Press the [FULL KEYBOARD] button so that its capabilities. F#2 - NOTES • On the CVP-87A the split point is normally enabled (default). The default setting for this function is off whenever the Full-keyboard or Conventional Full-keyboard ABC...
.... In the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode, chord detection is engaged. • Press the [FULL KEYBOARD] button so that its capabilities. F#2 - NOTES • On the CVP-87A the split point is normally enabled (default). The default setting for this function is off whenever the Full-keyboard or Conventional Full-keyboard ABC...
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... ABC FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER mode is set to SOLO STYLEPLAY after selecting the style. s The Left Pedal & Solo Styleplay CVP-83S/85A SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION If the LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION is turned off . The left pedal...
... ABC FINGERED or SINGLE FINGER mode is set to SOLO STYLEPLAY after selecting the style. s The Left Pedal & Solo Styleplay CVP-83S/85A SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION If the LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION is turned off . The left pedal...
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...songs on the setting of the "Random All Song Repeat" utility function (page 43). 26 Disk Orchestra Using Yamaha Disk Orchestra disks (one is supplied with the CVP-87A, CVP-85A or CVP-83S, others are played automatically. NOTES • The Disk Orchestra Collection playback data is started, depending on the...out, press the [SONG SELECT] button so that light up above each key. CVP-87A SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM CVP-85A/83S SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR ...
...songs on the setting of the "Random All Song Repeat" utility function (page 43). 26 Disk Orchestra Using Yamaha Disk Orchestra disks (one is supplied with the CVP-87A, CVP-85A or CVP-83S, others are played automatically. NOTES • The Disk Orchestra Collection playback data is started, depending on the...out, press the [SONG SELECT] button so that light up above each key. CVP-87A SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM CVP-85A/83S SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR ...
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...Individual Orchestra Parts On or Off Normally the [ORCH/3-10TR] buttons turns all the orchestra parts (tracks 3 through 10 is indicated by the corresponding CVP-87A keyboard guide lamps while the [ORCH/3-10] button is held. s Playing Back only Specific Parts RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM The... turns the ORCHESTRA parts on or off, and the [RHYTHM] button turns the rhythm part on . Playback off Lit dot Playback on On the CVP-87A the status of the currentlyplaying song number. • Some Disk Orchestra software does not produce a tempo display (e.g. Disk Orchestra 27 NOTES •...
...Individual Orchestra Parts On or Off Normally the [ORCH/3-10TR] buttons turns all the orchestra parts (tracks 3 through 10 is indicated by the corresponding CVP-87A keyboard guide lamps while the [ORCH/3-10] button is held. s Playing Back only Specific Parts RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM The... turns the ORCHESTRA parts on or off, and the [RHYTHM] button turns the rhythm part on . Playback off Lit dot Playback on On the CVP-87A the status of the currentlyplaying song number. • Some Disk Orchestra software does not produce a tempo display (e.g. Disk Orchestra 27 NOTES •...
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...the appropriate keys before proceeding to the next note. NOTES • Disk Orchestra playback tempo can be played via the guide lamps above the CVP-87A keyboard distract you, or you press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback, the introduction will play automatically but then the Clavinova...; When a different song is selected the volume settings will wait until the appropriate key or chord (indicated by the keyboard guide lamps on the CVP-87A) is turned on ... s Guided Right- RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR Left- As with automated performance, the song will stop automatically when the end...
...the appropriate keys before proceeding to the next note. NOTES • Disk Orchestra playback tempo can be played via the guide lamps above the CVP-87A keyboard distract you, or you press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback, the introduction will play automatically but then the Clavinova...; When a different song is selected the volume settings will wait until the appropriate key or chord (indicated by the keyboard guide lamps on the CVP-87A) is turned on ... s Guided Right- RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR Left- As with automated performance, the song will stop automatically when the end...
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... ORCHESTRA COLLECTION disk for as long as a pause/next phrase control during DISK ORCHESTRA playback: press once to pause, and again to continue from Yamaha - A-B repeat can be held . tracks 11 through C7, respectively. s DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION Disk Copy The [ORCH/3-10TR] and [RHYTHM] parts...for example, record your own [RIGHT/1TR] and [LEFT/2TR] parts. q Pedal Pause/Next Phrase ... CVP-83S/85A SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION If the left pedal is automatically switched to the GM System...
... ORCHESTRA COLLECTION disk for as long as a pause/next phrase control during DISK ORCHESTRA playback: press once to pause, and again to continue from Yamaha - A-B repeat can be held . tracks 11 through C7, respectively. s DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION Disk Copy The [ORCH/3-10TR] and [RHYTHM] parts...for example, record your own [RIGHT/1TR] and [LEFT/2TR] parts. q Pedal Pause/Next Phrase ... CVP-83S/85A SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION If the left pedal is automatically switched to the GM System...
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...should have about to record (up to 60 different songs, each with . Up to the "write" position (tab closed). CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE ...SONG NUMBER 1 Select a SONG NUMBER between 1 and 60 for recording will appear on the keyboard before proceeding. Performance Memory 31 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S feature a built-in "sequencer" which can be used to independently record up to ten separate parts of a single musical composition, plus ...
...should have about to record (up to 60 different songs, each with . Up to the "write" position (tab closed). CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM SONG NUMBER 888 SONG SELECT PHRASE ...SONG NUMBER 1 Select a SONG NUMBER between 1 and 60 for recording will appear on the keyboard before proceeding. Performance Memory 31 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S feature a built-in "sequencer" which can be used to independently record up to ten separate parts of a single musical composition, plus ...