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... this section first. Reference Booklet: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970M and CLP-970C will be referred to make detailed settings for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. The document is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for purposes other countries. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of four...
... this section first. Reference Booklet: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970M and CLP-970C will be referred to make detailed settings for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. The document is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for purposes other countries. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of four...
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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... 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... 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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...Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 32 Adding spread to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-970 11 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that matches pitch Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]" on page 34 Changing tonal color ...preset songs" on page 28 Practicing 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 ...
...Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 32 Adding spread to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-970 11 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that matches pitch Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]" on page 34 Changing tonal color ...preset songs" on page 28 Practicing 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 ...
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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 23 Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting Restoring the normal (default) ...
...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 23 Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting Restoring the normal (default) ...
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...and the eject button pops out. A floppy disk left in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that will eventually cause read /write head which, after an extended period of the ...), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Other objects may become stuck in until it will pick up dust and dirt that can be sure... the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in a half-pressed position with care. CLP-970 13 Press the eject button slowly as far as it will automatically pop out. Follow the important...
...and the eject button pops out. A floppy disk left in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that will eventually cause read /write head which, after an extended period of the ...), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Other objects may become stuck in until it will pick up dust and dirt that can be sure... the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in a half-pressed position with care. CLP-970 13 Press the eject button slowly as far as it will automatically pop out. Follow the important...
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...protect tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to read "Precautions" on separate floppy disks. Do not place... important data on pages 3-5. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be tuned. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be discolored or degraded. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, ...; Do not expose the disk to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970
...protect tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to read "Precautions" on separate floppy disks. Do not place... important data on pages 3-5. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be tuned. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be discolored or degraded. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, ...; Do not expose the disk to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970
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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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...HOST Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT PEDAL These jacks allow you to connect an external tone generator to reproduce the sound via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 62) Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions. (page 63, 66) (...recreates resonance of piano strings, special "Sustain Sampling" (page 88)that samples the unique resonance of a true acoustic piano. 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 to record your performance....
...HOST Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT PEDAL These jacks allow you to connect an external tone generator to reproduce the sound via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 62) Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions. (page 63, 66) (...recreates resonance of piano strings, special "Sustain Sampling" (page 88)that samples the unique resonance of a true acoustic piano. 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 to record your performance....
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... match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen 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 ...VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO [MASTER VOLUME] Adjust the volume level using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play different voices on the left- PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET...[OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87) CLP-970 17 Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs.
... match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen 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 ...VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO [MASTER VOLUME] Adjust the volume level using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play different voices on the left- PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET...[OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87) CLP-970 17 Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs.
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Small objects placed on the rear of a laptop personal computer or other serious damage to remove it. 18 CLP-970 Music stand To install the music stand: Hold the upper and bottom sides of the music stand with both hands and insert the peg on ... toward you to the instrument. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other equipment on top of the instrument. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Be careful to...
Small objects placed on the rear of a laptop personal computer or other serious damage to remove it. 18 CLP-970 Music stand To install the music stand: Hold the upper and bottom sides of the music stand with both hands and insert the peg on ... toward you to the instrument. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other equipment on top of the instrument. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Be careful to...
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... the unit to be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on the bottom panel). CLP-970 19 First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of plug differs depending on the country in your area. The power connector... keyboard unit near the power cord. The type of the AC wall outlets in which it is located on . • The screen located in your Yamaha dealer. TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn the power on the bottom of the key- 1 board, set for the AC voltage supplied in...
... the unit to be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on the bottom panel). CLP-970 19 First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of plug differs depending on the country in your area. The power connector... keyboard unit near the power cord. The type of the AC wall outlets in which it is located on . • The screen located in your Yamaha dealer. TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn the power on the bottom of the key- 1 board, set for the AC voltage supplied in...
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... adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left or right. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of the LCD. Two [PHONES] jacks are plugged into either of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can... off. Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the left of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-970 TERMINOLOGY CONTRAST: A B CONTRAST difference between bright-
... adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left or right. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of the LCD. Two [PHONES] jacks are plugged into either of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can... off. Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the left of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-970 TERMINOLOGY CONTRAST: A B CONTRAST difference between bright-
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Chopin - G.F. Händel - 1 4 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 SONG DOWN UP ... songs. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Select a tune and start playback. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. The corresponding voice button indicator lights up in...
Chopin - G.F. Händel - 1 4 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 SONG DOWN UP ... songs. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Select a tune and start playback. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. The corresponding voice button indicator lights up in...
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... TIP You can play the keyboard along with the preset song 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 STOP... BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select a song. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for you to record your performance. (See page 41.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING...
... TIP You can play the keyboard along with the preset song 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 STOP... BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select a song. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for you to record your performance. (See page 41.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING...
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... from the next song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. When playback is stopped in the song ...select screen: • Use the B [-]/[+] buttons to the default screen. CLP-970 27 A B NO YES C D 3. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. The ...
... from the next song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. When playback is stopped in the song ...select screen: • Use the B [-]/[+] buttons to the default screen. CLP-970 27 A B NO YES C D 3. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. The ...
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... or off ) on or off and the corresponding part playback is called the "Synchro Start" function. The right-hand part 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 SONG DOWN UP... 1] and the left-hand part is turned off as you just turned off . 2. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP...
... or off ) on or off and the corresponding part playback is called the "Synchro Start" function. The right-hand part 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 SONG DOWN UP... 1] and the left-hand part is turned off as you just turned off . 2. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP...
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... SETTING" menu on page 75. Listening to the [FromToRepeat] option in the middle of the song. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. CLP...-970 29 Refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. Stop playback. Playback stops when you select a new song. TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically ...
... SETTING" menu on page 75. Listening to the [FromToRepeat] option in the middle of the song. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. CLP...-970 29 Refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. Stop playback. Playback stops when you select a new song. TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically ...
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...to select a voice. PIANO/ HARPSI- Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to demo songs for more information on page 103. 30 CLP-970 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING...little or no effect with the sound of the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row). 2. Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices 2 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...
...to select a voice. PIANO/ HARPSI- Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to demo songs for more information on page 103. 30 CLP-970 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING...little or no effect with the sound of the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row). 2. Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices 2 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...
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... pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the resonance produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. CLP-970 31 Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that the RPedal parameter in the...
... pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the resonance produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. CLP-970 31 Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that the RPedal parameter in the...