Owner's Manual
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...; AC power cord • Bench (included or optional depending on locale) About the Manuals This instrument has the following URL, enter "CLP-480" or "MIDI Basics" to the Model Name box to search for downloading from the web) Data List Complete Version This includes all data...you can be selected by [VOICE SETTING]. Online Materials (Downloadable from the internet web site, Yamaha Manual Library. MIDI Basics (only in a safe place for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova. These materials are available for the above materials. In order to this section as necessary. • ...
...; AC power cord • Bench (included or optional depending on locale) About the Manuals This instrument has the following URL, enter "CLP-480" or "MIDI Basics" to the Model Name box to search for downloading from the web) Data List Complete Version This includes all data...you can be selected by [VOICE SETTING]. Online Materials (Downloadable from the internet web site, Yamaha Manual Library. MIDI Basics (only in a safe place for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova. These materials are available for the above materials. In order to this section as necessary. • ...
Owner's Manual
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...storage device - "DriveProperty 47 Automatically selecting a Song when connecting the USB storage device - "Copy 44 Moving files - Playing the Clavinova as a Piano 12 Turning the power on the USB storage device - METRONOME [SETTING 60 Detailed settings for Voices - [VOICE SETTING... for acoustic effects 67 Other settings - [FUNCTION 68 Appendix Preset Voice List (Detailed 75 Message List 78 Troubleshooting 81 Assembling the Clavinova 82 Specifications 87 Options 88 Index 89 9 Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS 4 NOTICE 6 Included Accessories 7 About the Manuals 7 Main ...
...storage device - "DriveProperty 47 Automatically selecting a Song when connecting the USB storage device - "Copy 44 Moving files - Playing the Clavinova as a Piano 12 Turning the power on the USB storage device - METRONOME [SETTING 60 Detailed settings for Voices - [VOICE SETTING... for acoustic effects 67 Other settings - [FUNCTION 68 Appendix Preset Voice List (Detailed 75 Message List 78 Troubleshooting 81 Assembling the Clavinova 82 Specifications 87 Options 88 Index 89 9 Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS 4 NOTICE 6 Included Accessories 7 About the Manuals 7 Main ...
Owner's Manual
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...The use the built-in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with your instrument. Turning the power on the bottom panel). Playing the Clavinova as if you master the instrument. For an illustration of the location of plug differs depending on locale.) WARNING • Make sure your instrument...IN] connector, see "Panel Controls and Terminals" (page 11). We've also included for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to use of an inappropriate replacement can make various panel operations such as Voice...
...The use the built-in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with your instrument. Turning the power on the bottom panel). Playing the Clavinova as if you master the instrument. For an illustration of the location of plug differs depending on locale.) WARNING • Make sure your instrument...IN] connector, see "Panel Controls and Terminals" (page 11). We've also included for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to use of an inappropriate replacement can make various panel operations such as Voice...
Owner's Manual
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... the music rest. 3. While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level. Lower the music rest so that it is all the way up . 4. Playing the Clavinova as a Piano The display and the power indicator are not using the instrument for a long time or during electrical storms, make sure you use the...
... the music rest. 3. While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level. Lower the music rest so that it is all the way up . 4. Playing the Clavinova as a Piano The display and the power indicator are not using the instrument for a long time or during electrical storms, make sure you use the...
Owner's Manual
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... for acoustic effects" on page 67. 14 Introduction Getting Started - Pressing the [I .A. Turn this to actually produce sound while you adjust the volume. Playing the Clavinova as a Piano For details, refer to the right of I.A. To open To close Adjusting the display contrast - [CONTRAST] You can also set the depth of...
... for acoustic effects" on page 67. 14 Introduction Getting Started - Pressing the [I .A. Turn this to actually produce sound while you adjust the volume. Playing the Clavinova as a Piano For details, refer to the right of I.A. To open To close Adjusting the display contrast - [CONTRAST] You can also set the depth of...
Owner's Manual
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... for an extended period of time. Install the headphone hanger using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. Playing the Clavinova as shown in . (If you can be damaged. Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones Bottom surface Standard stereo phone plug Using the headphone hanger You can also set the depth of GP...
... for an extended period of time. Install the headphone hanger using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. Playing the Clavinova as shown in . (If you can be damaged. Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones Bottom surface Standard stereo phone plug Using the headphone hanger You can also set the depth of GP...
Owner's Manual
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... or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will be changed from the damper pedal. Playing the Clavinova as you wish to the pedal of the Rotary Speaker speed ("RotarySpeed" on the panel by using "RPedalFunc," "CPedalFunc" and "LPedalFunc" in Voice Setting (page... other pedals. NOTE You can set the depth of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. Since the pressing sensation may vary depending on the Clavinova lets you should adjust the halfpedal point to which the damper is held .
... or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will be changed from the damper pedal. Playing the Clavinova as you wish to the pedal of the Rotary Speaker speed ("RotarySpeed" on the panel by using "RPedalFunc," "CPedalFunc" and "LPedalFunc" in Voice Setting (page... other pedals. NOTE You can set the depth of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. Since the pressing sensation may vary depending on the Clavinova lets you should adjust the halfpedal point to which the damper is held .
Owner's Manual
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... call up the tempo in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is a convenient tool for practice. 12 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] buttons 1. Playing the Clavinova as desired. Touch Response You can set the time signature, metronome volume, and metronome sound using the METRONOME [SETTING] button (page 60). 2. METRONOME [ON/OFF...
... call up the tempo in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is a convenient tool for practice. 12 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] buttons 1. Playing the Clavinova as desired. Touch Response You can set the time signature, metronome volume, and metronome sound using the METRONOME [SETTING] button (page 60). 2. METRONOME [ON/OFF...
Owner's Manual
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..., you can reset the related values or parameters by simultaneously pressing buttons of this , simply press the [-][+] buttons simultaneously. To do this shape. Playing the Clavinova as the A [-][+] - NO: cancel YES: execute Format USB1 Start?_> Returning to the Voice display (main operation display) After you 'll find the instrument is shown...
..., you can reset the related values or parameters by simultaneously pressing buttons of this , simply press the [-][+] buttons simultaneously. To do this shape. Playing the Clavinova as the A [-][+] - NO: cancel YES: execute Format USB1 Start?_> Returning to the Voice display (main operation display) After you 'll find the instrument is shown...
Owner's Manual
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... loosened by rotating the handle. Bench Height Adjustment The bench height can scratch the instrument's finish. It always stays perfectly in tune. To keep your Clavinova in optimum condition, we recommend that the rear side of use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Rotating clockwise heightens the...
... loosened by rotating the handle. Bench Height Adjustment The bench height can scratch the instrument's finish. It always stays perfectly in tune. To keep your Clavinova in optimum condition, we recommend that the rear side of use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Rotating clockwise heightens the...
Owner's Manual
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... itself . A MIDI Song is comprised of your performance. Playing back a Song If you to "MIDI Basics" (downloadable from the Yamaha website). The performance information refers to play Preset Songs, Songs you can play the keyboard as that can play back the Song in ...played, at what timing, and at what strength-just as appropriate for playback on the recorded performance information, the tone generator (of the Clavinova, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to page 6. Based on this instrument, or commercially available Songs. ...
... itself . A MIDI Song is comprised of your performance. Playing back a Song If you to "MIDI Basics" (downloadable from the Yamaha website). The performance information refers to play Preset Songs, Songs you can play the keyboard as that can play back the Song in ...played, at what timing, and at what strength-just as appropriate for playback on the recorded performance information, the tone generator (of the Clavinova, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to page 6. Based on this instrument, or commercially available Songs. ...
Owner's Manual
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... can also be excessively loud and may cause noise. 49 Advanced Functions Connections By using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal" on the power to the Clavinova, then to confuse the two terminals and the corresponding cable connectors. Refer to minimum (0). By using an FC7 you connect the... instrument: [USB TO DEVICE] and USB [TO HOST]. To select the function that will be output from the speaker of this jack. NOTICE When the Clavinova's AUX OUT jacks are two different types of the VOICE SETTING. NOTE Never route the sound output from the AUX OUT jacks is turned off...
... can also be excessively loud and may cause noise. 49 Advanced Functions Connections By using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal" on the power to the Clavinova, then to confuse the two terminals and the corresponding cable connectors. Refer to minimum (0). By using an FC7 you connect the... instrument: [USB TO DEVICE] and USB [TO HOST]. To select the function that will be output from the speaker of this jack. NOTICE When the Clavinova's AUX OUT jacks are two different types of the VOICE SETTING. NOTE Never route the sound output from the AUX OUT jacks is turned off...
Owner's Manual
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...NOTE Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with no resistance. NOTE Do not route the output from another instrument can be reproduced via the Clavinova's speakers. Refer to a monaural device, use audio cables for speakers applied Flat Flat* Flat* Flat * The output level of ...speakers applied* Flat Flat Flat* Flat Flat Headphones not connected Optimum equalization for speakers applied Optimum equalization for connection. NOTICE When the Clavinova's AUX IN jacks are connected to an external speaker and you turn the power off (page 71). Reverse this order when you...
...NOTE Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with no resistance. NOTE Do not route the output from another instrument can be reproduced via the Clavinova's speakers. Refer to a monaural device, use audio cables for speakers applied Flat Flat* Flat* Flat * The output level of ...speakers applied* Flat Flat Flat* Flat Flat Headphones not connected Optimum equalization for speakers applied Optimum equalization for connection. NOTICE When the Clavinova's AUX IN jacks are connected to an external speaker and you turn the power off (page 71). Reverse this order when you...
Owner's Manual
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...Before connection, turn the power to the computer automatically. Connect the instrument and compute via MIDI, and take advantage of the relevant software. Clavinova USB [TO HOST] terminal NOTE Also the MIDI [IN] and [OUT] terminals can transfer data between the instrument and the computer via... the computer and the instrument. Failing to your sequence software, refer to /from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as Yamaha UX16 instead of this instrument. 2. In this instrument. Connecting a computer By connecting a computer to the Install Guide included in the ...
...Before connection, turn the power to the computer automatically. Connect the instrument and compute via MIDI, and take advantage of the relevant software. Clavinova USB [TO HOST] terminal NOTE Also the MIDI [IN] and [OUT] terminals can transfer data between the instrument and the computer via... the computer and the instrument. Failing to your sequence software, refer to /from any power-saving mode of the computer (such as Yamaha UX16 instead of this instrument. 2. In this instrument. Connecting a computer By connecting a computer to the Install Guide included in the ...
Owner's Manual
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....) CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other MIDI devices, turn off the power of all the components. • MIDI [IN] Receives MIDI messages from the Yamaha website). Clavinova MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI transmit MIDI OUT MIDI receive 53 Advanced Functions Connections
....) CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other MIDI devices, turn off the power of all the components. • MIDI [IN] Receives MIDI messages from the Yamaha website). Clavinova MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI transmit MIDI OUT MIDI receive 53 Advanced Functions Connections
Owner's Manual
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...; Soft • RotarySpeed • VibeRotor Default Setting: Rotary Speed (JazzOrgan and MellowOrgan), Vibraphone (VibeRotor), Soft (other than the original one ) can be assigned to the Clavinova's AUX PEDAL jack. TouchSense Main(GrndPno ) Set?_ > 64 Select a Voice part. Store the setting. Setting the right pedal function RPedalFunc Various functions (other Voices) Setting...
...; Soft • RotarySpeed • VibeRotor Default Setting: Rotary Speed (JazzOrgan and MellowOrgan), Vibraphone (VibeRotor), Soft (other than the original one ) can be assigned to the Clavinova's AUX PEDAL jack. TouchSense Main(GrndPno ) Set?_ > 64 Select a Voice part. Store the setting. Setting the right pedal function RPedalFunc Various functions (other Voices) Setting...
Owner's Manual
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... playing key C produces pitch F. Set the Transpose value. Setting for: • Master The sound of F. Setting range: • Light With a soft touch, the Clavinova produces a loud sound. The volume level of a singer or other instruments. For example, if you play the keys. Use the B [- (NO)] [+ (YES)] ... the key Transpose TRANSPOSE = To change the key (Changing the key: To raise or lower the overall pitch of the entire Song.) The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up the setting display, press the [FUNCTION] button and use the...
... playing key C produces pitch F. Set the Transpose value. Setting for: • Master The sound of F. Setting range: • Light With a soft touch, the Clavinova produces a loud sound. The volume level of a singer or other instruments. For example, if you play the keys. Use the B [- (NO)] [+ (YES)] ... the key Transpose TRANSPOSE = To change the key (Changing the key: To raise or lower the overall pitch of the entire Song.) The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up the setting display, press the [FUNCTION] button and use the...
Owner's Manual
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... specify the root note using these scales, modulation changes the impression and feel the tuning curve of the Songs. Select "Flat" if you play the Clavinova along with other instruments' Voices. PianoTuningCurve Stretch Select the setting. This function is divided into twelve equal intervals. It spread during the late 16th century...
... specify the root note using these scales, modulation changes the impression and feel the tuning curve of the Songs. Select "Flat" if you play the Clavinova along with other instruments' Voices. PianoTuningCurve Stretch Select the setting. This function is divided into twelve equal intervals. It spread during the late 16th century...
Owner's Manual
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... (Left Layer) Turning Local Control on/off LocalControl "Local Control On" is useful when you wish to play the keyboard, the Clavinova will be received. Instead, the keyboard data can be transmitted. Setting for MIDI transmission This display also lets you select the keyboard ...the MIDI messages generated via MIDI ReceiveParameter This parameter enables you play an external sound source while playing the keys on the Clavinova. Setting the MIDI transmit channel MidiOutChannel This parameter enables you to specify the channel on or off. Setting the MIDI receive ...
... (Left Layer) Turning Local Control on/off LocalControl "Local Control On" is useful when you wish to play the keyboard, the Clavinova will be received. Instead, the keyboard data can be transmitted. Setting for MIDI transmission This display also lets you select the keyboard ...the MIDI messages generated via MIDI ReceiveParameter This parameter enables you play an external sound source while playing the keys on the Clavinova. Setting the MIDI transmit channel MidiOutChannel This parameter enables you to specify the channel on or off. Setting the MIDI receive ...
Owner's Manual
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...You can select whether the "Memory Songs" (Songs in damage to the data. Restoring the factory default settings FactorySet You can reset the Clavinova to its factory default settings. • The CharacterCode parameter setting does not change. • The MemoryBackup parameter setting (On/Off) ...ReceiveParameter Note On Select a type of data transmitted via MIDI TransmitParameter This parameter enables you to specify which MIDI data the Clavinova can transmit. Select on the panel InitialSetup You can transmit the panel data, such as Voice selection and metronome setting, so...
...You can select whether the "Memory Songs" (Songs in damage to the data. Restoring the factory default settings FactorySet You can reset the Clavinova to its factory default settings. • The CharacterCode parameter setting does not change. • The MemoryBackup parameter setting (On/Off) ...ReceiveParameter Note On Select a type of data transmitted via MIDI TransmitParameter This parameter enables you to specify which MIDI data the Clavinova can transmit. Select on the panel InitialSetup You can transmit the panel data, such as Voice selection and metronome setting, so...