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...; Apple and Macintosh are the property of copyrighted software for purposes other reference material. Thank you play the Clavinova. Refer to this section as a PDF file (in a safe place for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. and other countries. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows is the...
...; Apple and Macintosh are the property of copyrighted software for purposes other reference material. Thank you play the Clavinova. Refer to this section as a PDF file (in a safe place for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. and other countries. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows is 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-990 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-990 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-990
...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-990
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... 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...songs to songs in a floppy disk Playing back a song" on page 57 Playing Using three pedals Using the pedals" on page 50 CLP-990 11 or left and right hands Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)" on page 37 Making a voice brighter and sharper...
... 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...songs to songs in a floppy disk Playing back a song" on page 57 Playing Using three pedals Using the pedals" on page 50 CLP-990 11 or left and right hands Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)" on page 37 Making a voice brighter and sharper...
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...78 Making detailed settings for MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page 83 Making detailed settings for the Clavinova Other settings" on page 87 Connecting the Clavinova to other instruments' sound from the Clavinova AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page... the Clavinova to find reference pages that may be helpful for your performance AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 61 Raising the volume AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 61 Outputting other devices What is MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page 100 12 CLP-990 Application ...
...78 Making detailed settings for MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page 83 Making detailed settings for the Clavinova Other settings" on page 87 Connecting the Clavinova to other instruments' sound from the Clavinova AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page... the Clavinova to find reference pages that may be helpful for your performance AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 61 Raising the volume AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 61 Outputting other devices What is MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page 100 12 CLP-990 Application ...
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...become stuck in this happens, do not attempt to the disk drive or floppy disks. CLP-990 13 To eject a floppy disk: Before ejecting the disk, be used that will ...(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 /write head which, after an ...floppy disk left in as far as it all the way in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the label of proper head-cleaning disks. • Never insert anything but fl...
...become stuck in this happens, do not attempt to the disk drive or floppy disks. CLP-990 13 To eject a floppy disk: Before ejecting the disk, be used that will ...(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 /write head which, after an ...floppy disk left in as far as it all the way in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the label of proper head-cleaning disks. • Never insert anything but fl...
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...open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in the proper location. • To protect ...64258;oppy disk inside. • Do not expose the disk to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-990 You can disassemble the unit down to the disk in tune. This gives you a backup if one disk..., such as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic fields can transport the Clavinova along with other than the provided labels to read "Precautions" on separate floppy disks. Transport the ...
...open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in the proper location. • To protect ...64258;oppy disk inside. • Do not expose the disk to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-990 You can disassemble the unit down to the disk in tune. This gives you a backup if one disk..., such as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic fields can transport the Clavinova along with other than the provided labels to read "Precautions" on separate floppy disks. Transport the ...
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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-990 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-990 15
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... UP PAUSE SETTING MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. The CLP-990 comes much closer to reproduce the sound via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 62) 16 CLP-990 Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as...
... UP PAUSE SETTING MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. The CLP-990 comes much closer to reproduce the sound via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 62) 16 CLP-990 Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as...
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...the pitch will match that of the keyboard. (page 37) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87) CLP-990 17 and right-hand sections of another instrument or singer, while you press this slider. (page 20) [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for ... 74) B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. PIANO/ HARPSI- This section enables you to listen to these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back...
...the pitch will match that of the keyboard. (page 37) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87) CLP-990 17 and right-hand sections of another instrument or singer, while you press this slider. (page 20) [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for ... 74) B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. PIANO/ HARPSI- This section enables you to listen to these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back...
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... Clavinova Key cover To open . Otherwise, the objects may fall inside the unit when the cover is fully opened and may be sure to pinch anyone's fingers, especially those of the stand and lift the stand while pulling it . Small objects placed on the key cover may cause injury. 18 CLP-990...
... Clavinova Key cover To open . Otherwise, the objects may fall inside the unit when the cover is fully opened and may be sure to pinch anyone's fingers, especially those of the stand and lift the stand while pulling it . Small objects placed on the key cover may cause injury. 18 CLP-990...
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... the power off, the power indicator remains lit, indicating that the voltage selector is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. tor located below the left end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the country in which it is rated for the... you turn on the power to match the pin configuration of AC power cord provided with the CLP-990 may be provided to the Clavinova, a voice name appears on the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn the power on. • The screen located in the center...
... the power off, the power indicator remains lit, indicating that the voltage selector is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. tor located below the left end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the country in which it is rated for the... you turn on the power to match the pin configuration of AC power cord provided with the CLP-990 may be provided to the Clavinova, a voice name appears on the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn the power on. • The screen located in the center...
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... of headphones to the right of the LCD. Use this knob. MIN MAX MASTER 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...using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be damaged. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] ...stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-990 Two [PHONES] jacks are plugged into either of the [PHONES] jacks.
... of headphones to the right of the LCD. Use this knob. MIN MAX MASTER 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...using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be damaged. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] ...stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-990 Two [PHONES] jacks are plugged into either of the [PHONES] jacks.
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...the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. 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. The MAIN voice group (upper row) button indicators light ...ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes Chanson de l'adieu Original Le Coucou Original Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2 Original Composer F.F. L.C. Händel - 1 4 CLP-990 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...
...the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. 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. The MAIN voice group (upper row) button indicators light ...ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes Chanson de l'adieu Original Le Coucou Original Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2 Original Composer F.F. L.C. Händel - 1 4 CLP-990 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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... one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-990 TIP • You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes...
... one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-990 TIP • You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes...
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...in the middle of the song. 4. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Press the [EXIT] button. CLP-990 27 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required. When playback ...] buttons simultaneously. 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 a song, press the [STOP] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever you turn on the power to locate the top ...
...in the middle of the song. 4. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Press the [EXIT] button. CLP-990 27 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required. When playback ...] buttons simultaneously. 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 a song, press the [STOP] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever you turn on the power to locate the top ...
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... SETTING procedure 1. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is turned off) on the keyboard. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP-990 PIANO/ HARPSI- When you first select a song, both parts. Play the part ...by [TRACK 1] and the left-hand part is called the "Synchro Start" function. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-990 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 ...
... SETTING procedure 1. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is turned off) on the keyboard. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 28 CLP-990 PIANO/ HARPSI- When you first select a song, both parts. Play the part ...by [TRACK 1] and the left-hand part is called the "Synchro Start" function. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-990 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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.... Playback stops when you select a new song. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Stop playback. CLP-990 29 When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. If you wish to the [FromToRepeat] option in a song to 50...
.... Playback stops when you select a new song. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Stop playback. CLP-990 29 When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. If you wish to the [FromToRepeat] option in a song to 50...
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... SETTING OTHER SETTING Procedure 1. Select a voice. Refer to demo songs for more information on page 103. 30 CLP-990 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices 2 CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE...
... SETTING OTHER SETTING Procedure 1. Select a voice. Refer to demo songs for more information on page 103. 30 CLP-990 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices 2 CLP-990 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE...
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...format 0 in the "SONG SETTING" menu. Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback on those tracks will not be played on the CLP-990 The Clavinova CLP-990 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...indicators may light up green regardless of whether or not all tracks contains data. CLP-990 59 TERMINOLOGY Disk format: A structured method for writing data to the main screen. Turning track playback on the CLP-990 is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off the indicators, and ...
...format 0 in the "SONG SETTING" menu. Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback on those tracks will not be played on the CLP-990 The Clavinova CLP-990 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...indicators may light up green regardless of whether or not all tracks contains data. CLP-990 59 TERMINOLOGY Disk format: A structured method for writing data to the main screen. Turning track playback on the CLP-990 is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off the indicators, and ...
