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... situations. The document is prohibited. Reference Booklet: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970M and CLP-970C will be referred to set up a Clavinova-Computer system (the manual is not written for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. About this section first. Appendix: This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of Apple Computer, Inc...
... situations. The document is prohibited. Reference Booklet: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970M and CLP-970C will be referred to set up a Clavinova-Computer system (the manual is not written for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. About this section first. Appendix: This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of Apple Computer, Inc...
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... your application and situation 11 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk 13 Maintenance ...14 Included Accessories ...15 Features ...16 Before Using the Clavinova...18 Key cover ...18 Music stand ...18 Turning the power on...19 Adjusting the display contrast ...20 Setting the volume ...20 Using headphones...20 Basic...]...45 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 46 Other recording techniques...46 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 46 CLP-970 7
... your application and situation 11 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk 13 Maintenance ...14 Included Accessories ...15 Features ...16 Before Using the Clavinova...18 Key cover ...18 Music stand ...18 Turning the power on...19 Adjusting the display contrast ...20 Setting the volume ...20 Using headphones...20 Basic...]...45 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 46 Other recording techniques...46 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 46 CLP-970 7
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...or Split mode ...49 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 50 Clavinova memory...50 Basic file operation...51 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 52 Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk... 53 Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory or a floppy disk...[DeleteSong 53 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...54 Copying data from ... [Detune 79 Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType] ...79 Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]* ...79 8 CLP-970
...or Split mode ...49 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 50 Clavinova memory...50 Basic file operation...51 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 52 Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk... 53 Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory or a floppy disk...[DeleteSong 53 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...54 Copying data from ... [Detune 79 Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType] ...79 Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]* ...79 8 CLP-970
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...page 26 Listening to demo songs with different voices Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 Listening to songs from "50 greats for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 41 "Playing back ... that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance" on page 41 Saving recorded songs to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-970 11 or left-hand part Practicing a one-hand part using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 41 "Turning track playback ...
...page 26 Listening to demo songs with different voices Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 Listening to songs from "50 greats for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 41 "Playing back ... that may be helpful for your performance Recording Your Performance" on page 41 Saving recorded songs to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-970 11 or left-hand part Practicing a one-hand part using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 41 "Turning track playback ...
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...on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 63 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 106 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 11 "Features" on page 16 Returning to the main screen EXIT] ...button" on page 100 12 CLP-970 Application Index Use this index to the default setting Restoring the...
...on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 63 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 106 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 11 "Features" on page 16 Returning to the main screen EXIT] ...button" on page 100 12 CLP-970 Application Index Use this index to the default setting Restoring the...
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... [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off the power. Press the eject button... the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in a half-pressed position with care. CLP-970 13 Follow the important precautions below. The eject button may cause damage to the disk drive...so can be sure to confirm that will automatically pop out. Ask your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk Precautions...
... [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off the power. Press the eject button... the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in a half-pressed position with care. CLP-970 13 Follow the important precautions below. The eject button may cause damage to the disk drive...so can be sure to confirm that will automatically pop out. Ask your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk Precautions...
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... or housing. • Do not attach anything other stuff. write-protect tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. This gives you can disassemble the unit down to read "Precautions" on page 55. Do not use...instrument using the Clavinova, be tuned. It always stays perfectly in the proper location. • To protect your data (Write-protect Tab): • To prevent accidental erasure of the floppy disk inside. • Do not expose the disk to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970 Do not ...
... or housing. • Do not attach anything other stuff. write-protect tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. This gives you can disassemble the unit down to read "Precautions" on page 55. Do not use...instrument using the Clavinova, be tuned. It always stays perfectly in the proper location. • To protect your data (Write-protect Tab): • To prevent accidental erasure of the floppy disk inside. • Do not expose the disk to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970 Do not ...
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Included Accessories "50 greats for the Clavinova" Score Collection Recording disk Save your recorded performance to this disk. (page 53) Owner's Manual Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970 15
Included Accessories "50 greats for the Clavinova" Score Collection Recording disk Save your recorded performance to this disk. (page 53) Owner's Manual Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970 15
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...recreates resonance of piano strings, special "Sustain Sampling" (page 88)that samples the unique resonance of the instrument. (page 18) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START... PEDAL These jacks allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other music applications. (page 62-67) 16 CLP-970 Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here ...
...recreates resonance of piano strings, special "Sustain Sampling" (page 88)that samples the unique resonance of the instrument. (page 18) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START... PEDAL These jacks allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other music applications. (page 62-67) 16 CLP-970 Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here ...
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... will match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen to these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play different voices on the left- This section enables you play the same keys.... of the tone using this control. (page 20) [REVERB]/ [CHORUS] Add reverb (reverberation) and spread (chorus) to the sound. (page 33) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN UP...
... will match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen to these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play different voices on the left- This section enables you play the same keys.... of the tone using this control. (page 20) [REVERB]/ [CHORUS] Add reverb (reverberation) and spread (chorus) to the sound. (page 33) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN UP...
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... the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Be careful to remove it open. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 18 CLP-970
... the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Be careful to remove it open. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 18 CLP-970
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... pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970 may even pose a shock hazard! TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn on the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn off , .... • The screen located in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970. Connect the power cable. Connecting the unit to the Clavinova. Turn on the country in your area. tor located below the left end of the AC...
... pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970 may even pose a shock hazard! TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn on the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn off , .... • The screen located in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970. Connect the power cable. Connecting the unit to the Clavinova. Turn on the country in your area. tor located below the left end of the AC...
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MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of the front panel to the left of time, or your hearing may be... a pair of headphones to the right of the LCD. Two [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left or right. NO... can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-970
MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of the front panel to the left of time, or your hearing may be... a pair of headphones to the right of the LCD. Two [PHONES] jacks are using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left or right. NO... can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-970
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Refer to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Chopin - Daguin - Händel - 1 4 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN ...→ STRINGS/CHOIR). Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes Chanson de l'adieu Original Le Coucou Original Organ Concerto Op...
Refer to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Chopin - Daguin - Händel - 1 4 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN ...→ STRINGS/CHOIR). Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes Chanson de l'adieu Original Le Coucou Original Organ Concerto Op...
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...song. (See page 76.) TIP You can just listen to start playback. Playing the 50 piano preset songs 1 METRONOME [START/STOP] CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG SONG BALANCE ... VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 4 1. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for practice (page 28). You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. This...
...song. (See page 76.) TIP You can just listen to start playback. Playing the 50 piano preset songs 1 METRONOME [START/STOP] CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG SONG BALANCE ... VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 4 1. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for practice (page 28). You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. This...
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...top of the song. Return to the song's original value. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [+] button during playback to restart playback from the next...for- Press the [EXIT] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever you turn on the power to the song select screen. Stop the song playback. CLP-970 27 A B NO YES C D 3. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/...
...top of the song. Return to the song's original value. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [+] button during playback to restart playback from the next...for- Press the [EXIT] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever you turn on the power to the song select screen. Stop the song playback. CLP-970 27 A B NO YES C D 3. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/...
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... mode. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is called the "Synchro Start" function. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP-970 When you wish to practice. When you start playing the keyboard. Starting playback automatically...song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn off and the corresponding part playback is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC...
... mode. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is called the "Synchro Start" function. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP-970 When you wish to practice. When you start playing the keyboard. Starting playback automatically...song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn off and the corresponding part playback is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC...
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... to the [FromToRepeat] option in a song to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. CLP-970 29 If you select a new song. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Stop playback. Listening to...
... to the [FromToRepeat] option in a song to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. CLP-970 29 If you select a new song. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Stop playback. Listening to...
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... not all tracks contains data. Turning track playback on the CLP-970 is saved in the SMF format 0 in a floppy disk. While the Clavinova is turned off the indicators, and the data on those tracks will not be played on the CLP-970 The Clavinova CLP-970 plays song data in the following formats: Floppy disk format... FromToRepeat (page 75) and PhraseMark parameters (page 76) in green. Return to disk. TERMINOLOGY Sequence format: A structured method for writing data to the main screen. CLP-970 59
... not all tracks contains data. Turning track playback on the CLP-970 is saved in the SMF format 0 in a floppy disk. While the Clavinova is turned off the indicators, and the data on those tracks will not be played on the CLP-970 The Clavinova CLP-970 plays song data in the following formats: Floppy disk format... FromToRepeat (page 75) and PhraseMark parameters (page 76) in green. Return to disk. TERMINOLOGY Sequence format: A structured method for writing data to the main screen. CLP-970 59
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... MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG ...USB cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE ..., and connect the UX256 to the instruction manual for the UX256. UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. Connections 3.
... MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG ...USB cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE ..., and connect the UX256 to the instruction manual for the UX256. UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. Connections 3.
