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...'s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ 6 CLP-970 Basic Operation: This main section explains ... PDF file (in a safe place for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. Refer to this section while you do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova's various functions. s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks...
...'s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ 6 CLP-970 Basic Operation: This main section explains ... PDF file (in a safe place for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. Refer to this section while you do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova's various functions. s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks...
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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...
... 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...
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... BALANCE 48 Recording in Dual 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 one floppy disk to another...[CopyDisk 55 Formatting a ...
... BALANCE 48 Recording in Dual 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 one floppy disk to another...[CopyDisk 55 Formatting a ...
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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 a song" on page...
... 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 a song" on page...
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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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... is stopped. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read and write errors. • To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the label of use, will go , the disk may not eject properly. Carefully insert the disk into place and the... shutter is operating (during the [SaveToDisk] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head • Clean the read and write errors. CLP-970 13 Follow the important precautions below. To...
... is stopped. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read and write errors. • To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the label of use, will go , the disk may not eject properly. Carefully insert the disk into place and the... shutter is operating (during the [SaveToDisk] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head • Clean the read and write errors. CLP-970 13 Follow the important precautions below. To...
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...open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. Do not lean it unreadable... humidity, dust or liquids. • Do not open the package. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to be discolored or degraded. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be tuned. It always...the unit as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic fields can transport the Clavinova along with care: • Do not place heavy objects on separate floppy disks. Also make a...
...open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. Do not lean it unreadable... humidity, dust or liquids. • Do not open the package. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to be discolored or degraded. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be tuned. It always...the unit as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic fields can transport the Clavinova along with care: • Do not place heavy objects on separate floppy disks. Also make a...
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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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... TO 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) (About MIDI... for rich, musical voices, and a special "Graded Hammer" keyboard that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. 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 ...
... TO 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) (About MIDI... for rich, musical voices, and a special "Graded Hammer" keyboard that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. 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 ...
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...the brightness of the keyboard. (page 37) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87) CLP-970 17 Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play the same keys. (page 34) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change the song tempo (speed).... tone and effects. (page 78) BRILLIANCE [ ][ ] Adjust the brightness of the tone using these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play back your performance. (page 26, 41, 57) [FILE] Save recorded songs and manage song ...
...the brightness of the keyboard. (page 37) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87) CLP-970 17 Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play the same keys. (page 34) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change the song tempo (speed).... tone and effects. (page 78) BRILLIANCE [ ][ ] Adjust the brightness of the tone using these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play back your performance. (page 26, 41, 57) [FILE] Save recorded songs and manage song ...
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... both hands and insert the peg on the speaker box into the holes on the key cover may be removed to remove. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . To remove the music stand: Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly...
... both hands and insert the peg on the speaker box into the holes on the key cover may be removed to remove. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . To remove the music stand: Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly...
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... keyboard to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in which it is still on . • The screen located in your Yamaha dealer. Connect the power cable. Make sure your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970. A B NO YES C D When you close ... panel and the power indica- If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 2. Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. The type of AC power cord provided with the...
... keyboard to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in which it is still on . • The screen located in your Yamaha dealer. Connect the power cable. Make sure your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970. A B NO YES C D When you close ... panel and the power indica- If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 2. Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. The type of AC power cord provided with the...
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...keyboard sound TIP You 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 Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be damaged. When the headphones are provided. TERMINOLOGY CONTRAST: A B CONTRAST...plugged in. (If you are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. The level decreases. The level increases. 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 of the ...
...keyboard sound TIP You 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 Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be damaged. When the headphones are provided. TERMINOLOGY CONTRAST: A B CONTRAST...plugged in. (If you are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. The level decreases. The level increases. 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 of the ...
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... VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 4 1. Select a tune and start playback. G.F. PIANO/ HARPSI- Press the [DEMO] button to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes...
... VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 4 1. Select a tune and start playback. G.F. PIANO/ HARPSI- Press the [DEMO] button to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes...
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...and piano preset tunes. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. You can also refer to the included "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for practice (page 28). You can change the voice playing on the display. 2. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The... [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050. 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...
...and piano preset tunes. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. You can also refer to the included "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for practice (page 28). You can change the voice playing on the display. 2. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The... [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050. 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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...27 Press either of a song, press the [STOP] button. Stop the song playback. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is automatically reset to the Clavinova. Fast forward and rewind You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to locate the top of the song. ward) through the song while the song is played... also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. When playback is set when you press the button. Press the [EXIT] button.
...27 Press either of a song, press the [STOP] button. Stop the song playback. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is automatically reset to the Clavinova. Fast forward and rewind You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to locate the top of the song. ward) through the song while the song is played... also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. When playback is set when you press the button. Press the [EXIT] button.
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MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is turned off as you can practice the corresponding part (the part that you start playback. and right-hand parts on or off ) on and ...
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is turned off as you can practice the corresponding part (the part that you start playback. and right-hand parts on or off ) on and ...
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When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. Playback stops when you wish to repeatedly practice that part. CLP-970 29 Listening to the [...
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. Playback stops when you wish to repeatedly practice that part. CLP-970 29 Listening to the [...
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... SlowChoir Scat TIP To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to "Preset Voice List" on page 103 for each preset voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select a voice. Refer to...
... SlowChoir Scat TIP To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to "Preset Voice List" on page 103 for each preset voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select a voice. Refer to...
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... on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will not sustain. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to ON (see step...
... on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will not sustain. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to ON (see step...