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... section explains how to this Owner's Manual and Reference Booklet This manual consists of your Clavinova's performance potential and features, please read this section as necessary. The document is not written for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are the property of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the...
... section explains how to this Owner's Manual and Reference Booklet This manual consists of your Clavinova's performance potential and features, please read this section as necessary. The document is not written for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are the property of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the...
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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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... 37 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 Listening Listening to demo songs Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 "Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 ... 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 a song...
... 37 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 Listening Listening to demo songs Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 "Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 ... 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 a song...
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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...
...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...
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...64258;oppy disk. Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disks used . CLP-970 13 Compatible Disk Type 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can cause data..., carefully remove it all the way in a half-pressed position with care. Ask your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk ...P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read/write head which, after an extended period of use a ...
...64258;oppy disk. Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disks used . CLP-970 13 Compatible Disk Type 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can cause data..., carefully remove it all the way in a half-pressed position with care. Ask your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk ...P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read/write head which, after an extended period of use a ...
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...location, you first open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to the disk in use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or housing....Do not expose the disk to a floppy disk. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970 It always stays perfectly in the proper location. • To protect your data (Write-protect Tab): •...
...location, you first open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to the disk in use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or housing....Do not expose the disk to a floppy disk. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970 It always stays perfectly in the proper location. • To protect your data (Write-protect Tab): •...
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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) (About...START/ REC SONG DOWN UP PAUSE SETTING MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. 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) (About...START/ REC SONG DOWN UP PAUSE SETTING MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. 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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... NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play different voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the tone using these songs, practice... down so that the pitch will 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 TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START...
... NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play different voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the tone using these songs, practice... down so that the pitch will 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 TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START...
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... instrument. Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 18 CLP-970 Do not release it until it . Do not place objects such as a piece of metal...
... instrument. Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 18 CLP-970 Do not release it until it . Do not place objects such as a piece of metal...
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...the left end of an inappropriate replacement can cause serious damage to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. CLP-970 19 Make sure that the power is purchased. (In some areas, a voltage selector may be different depending on the country in...on the bottom panel). A B NO YES C D When you close the key cover Power indicator without turning the power off the power to the Clavinova. TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn on the power to be provided to turn off , the power indicator remains lit, indicating that the...
...the left end of an inappropriate replacement can cause serious damage to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. CLP-970 19 Make sure that the power is purchased. (In some areas, a voltage selector may be different depending on the country in...on the bottom panel). A B NO YES C D When you close the key cover Power indicator without turning the power off the power to the Clavinova. TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn on the power to be provided to turn off , the power indicator remains lit, indicating that the...
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...VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be plugged in. (If 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 The level increases....You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. 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. TERMINOLOGY ...
...VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be plugged in. (If 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 The level increases....You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. 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. TERMINOLOGY ...
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... execute a certain function. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Until you can play back demonstration tunes. NOTE To adjust the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. Refer 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 ...
... execute a certain function. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Until you can play back demonstration tunes. NOTE To adjust the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. Refer 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 ...
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...song. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. Listening to P-050. PIANO/ HARPSI- 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" ... SETTING 4 1. You can just listen to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-970 TIP • You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. You can change the voice playing on the display. 2....
...song. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. Listening to P-050. PIANO/ HARPSI- 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" ... SETTING 4 1. You can just listen to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-970 TIP • You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. You can change the voice playing on the display. 2....
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...of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song select screen. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. A B NO YES C D 3. Fast forward and rewind You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] ...button. Return to the default screen. TIP You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. CLP-970 27 Playback stops when you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously. To stop playback in the middle of the song to ...
...of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song select screen. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. A B NO YES C D 3. Fast forward and rewind You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] ...button. Return to the default screen. TIP You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. CLP-970 27 Playback stops when you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously. To stop playback in the middle of the song to ...
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... indicators light up, indicating that is turned off) on or off, even during playback. 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 ... playback on individual tracks. TIP You can play the keyboard. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is called the "Synchro Start" function. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can turn the...
... indicators light up, indicating that is turned off) on or off, even during playback. 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 ... playback on individual tracks. TIP You can play the keyboard. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is called the "Synchro Start" function. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can turn the...
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... Piano Preset Songs 3. Listening to the [FromToRepeat] option in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 75. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button...
... Piano Preset Songs 3. Listening to the [FromToRepeat] option in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 75. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button...
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...A structured method for tracks that can be played. Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback 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 3.5-inch 2DD disks in the MS-DOS 720KB format 3.5-inch 2HD disks in... the MS-DOS 1.44MB format Sequence format SMF (Standard MIDI File) formats 0 and 1 ESEQ Performance data recorded on the CLP-970 is saved in ...
...A structured method for tracks that can be played. Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback 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 3.5-inch 2DD disks in the MS-DOS 720KB format 3.5-inch 2HD disks in... the MS-DOS 1.44MB format Sequence format SMF (Standard MIDI File) formats 0 and 1 ESEQ Performance data recorded on the CLP-970 is saved in ...
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... D MAIN PIANO E. UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Connections 3. For more information, refer to the Clavinova using a serial cable computer USB cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX...
... D MAIN PIANO E. UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Connections 3. For more information, refer to the Clavinova using a serial cable computer USB cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX...