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... in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Home Page: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ 3 CVP-201 5 You can also be used as a PDF file (in your favorite ...music styles, according to the chords you to master each accompaniment style (page 72). It can even save your own custom styles (page 73). If the software contains lyrics, you to enjoy solo piano...
... in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Home Page: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ 3 CVP-201 5 You can also be used as a PDF file (in your favorite ...music styles, according to the chords you to master each accompaniment style (page 72). It can even save your own custom styles (page 73). If the software contains lyrics, you to enjoy solo piano...
Owner's Manual
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... Song Playback 93 Song Playback 93 Part Cancel 97 Assignment of Music Data 104 Guide Control 105 Guide Methods and Piano Roll 105 Using the Guide Function 106 Other Guide-related Functions 108 Song Recording 110 Recording Setup: Disk Format 111...Playing Other Types of Tracks to a Host Computer 160 APPENDICES Effect Type Lists 162 Messages 165 Troubleshooting 170 MIDI and Data Compatibility 172 Index 173 5 CVP-201 7 page 8 146 MIDI 147 FUNCTION [MIDI 1] Display - page 1 136 FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 2] Display - page 13 152 FUNCTION [BACKUP 2] Display...
... Song Playback 93 Song Playback 93 Part Cancel 97 Assignment of Music Data 104 Guide Control 105 Guide Methods and Piano Roll 105 Using the Guide Function 106 Other Guide-related Functions 108 Song Recording 110 Recording Setup: Disk Format 111...Playing Other Types of Tracks to a Host Computer 160 APPENDICES Effect Type Lists 162 Messages 165 Troubleshooting 170 MIDI and Data Compatibility 172 Index 173 5 CVP-201 7 page 8 146 MIDI 147 FUNCTION [MIDI 1] Display - page 1 136 FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 2] Display - page 13 152 FUNCTION [BACKUP 2] Display...
Owner's Manual
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... output the Clavinova's sound to control - Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of this manual for details. 9 PHONES CVP-201 11 Use the MIDI terminals if you want the Clavinova to external speakers using the AUX OUT jacks. Setting Up the Clavinova Turning the Power...Headphones Z Connect the power cord. You can be controlled by - The main display appears in the LCD display. (Initially, the voice Grand Piano and the accompaniment style 8 Beat 1 are connected, the internal speaker system is difficult to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets ...
... output the Clavinova's sound to control - Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of this manual for details. 9 PHONES CVP-201 11 Use the MIDI terminals if you want the Clavinova to external speakers using the AUX OUT jacks. Setting Up the Clavinova Turning the Power...Headphones Z Connect the power cord. You can be controlled by - The main display appears in the LCD display. (Initially, the voice Grand Piano and the accompaniment style 8 Beat 1 are connected, the internal speaker system is difficult to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets ...
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... CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO BRASS 1 OPa E. PIANO SAX / FLUTE GUITAR BASS sVOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR PER- CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG d DUAL SPLIT S DISK IN USE g REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING fh REGIST- ONE TOUCH 2 3 4 BANK BANK RATION SETTING j kl;A D G CVP-201 F POWER F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4...], [OUT], [THRU page 160 z [HOST SELECT page 160 x [TO HOST page 160 Pedals c Soft pedal page 40 v Sostenuto pedal page 40 b Damper pedal page 40 CVP-201 13 11
... CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO BRASS 1 OPa E. PIANO SAX / FLUTE GUITAR BASS sVOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR PER- CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG d DUAL SPLIT S DISK IN USE g REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING fh REGIST- ONE TOUCH 2 3 4 BANK BANK RATION SETTING j kl;A D G CVP-201 F POWER F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4...], [OUT], [THRU page 160 z [HOST SELECT page 160 x [TO HOST page 160 Pedals c Soft pedal page 40 v Sostenuto pedal page 40 b Damper pedal page 40 CVP-201 13 11
Owner's Manual
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... mode, press [DEMO] again (or press [EXIT]). the song then changes. When you play the keyboard while a demo song is finished. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- B Stop the demo playback To stop playback, press either [START... a style demo, press the STYLE button corresponding to the song that's currently playing. There are two demo songs for the selected category. CVP-201 15 13 You cannot change the tempo (page 25) and use the Guide function (page 105) while the Clavinova is playing, however. Playing...
... mode, press [DEMO] again (or press [EXIT]). the song then changes. When you play the keyboard while a demo song is finished. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- B Stop the demo playback To stop playback, press either [START... a style demo, press the STYLE button corresponding to the song that's currently playing. There are two demo songs for the selected category. CVP-201 15 13 You cannot change the tempo (page 25) and use the Guide function (page 105) while the Clavinova is playing, however. Playing...
Owner's Manual
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...dial or [-] and [+] buttons to select the corresponding voice. PIANO GUITAR SYNTHESIZER When you 'll probably want to use the data dial or the [+] button to scan through the options. Press an LCD button to select a voice. 18 CVP-201 16 s Using the data dial or [-] and [+] buttons...the VOICE buttons, the LCD displays a new set of functions listing the voices of that you can be looking for - Try pressing the [PIANO] button now. after all, the Clavinova has more details about selecting voices. Using the LCD Display Controls Changing a Setting in a Menu Display...
...dial or [-] and [+] buttons to select the corresponding voice. PIANO GUITAR SYNTHESIZER When you 'll probably want to use the data dial or the [+] button to scan through the options. Press an LCD button to select a voice. 18 CVP-201 16 s Using the data dial or [-] and [+] buttons...the VOICE buttons, the LCD displays a new set of functions listing the voices of that you can be looking for - Try pressing the [PIANO] button now. after all, the Clavinova has more details about selecting voices. Using the LCD Display Controls Changing a Setting in a Menu Display...
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...(or use the Recall function (page 153) to restore basic settings at another of voices. When one of the display. This happens because the CVP-201 has more functions than it can also use the data dial or the [-] button) to tune the keyboard down . You can use this display...136 for details on the FUNCTION [PEDAL] display page. Using the LCD Display Controls Displaying a Different Page As you were trying out the piano voices in the preceding step, you may find you can use PAGE buttons to change pages. Specifically, this occurs when you select the rightmost...
...(or use the Recall function (page 153) to restore basic settings at another of voices. When one of the display. This happens because the CVP-201 has more functions than it can also use the data dial or the [-] button) to tune the keyboard down . You can use this display...136 for details on the FUNCTION [PEDAL] display page. Using the LCD Display Controls Displaying a Different Page As you were trying out the piano voices in the preceding step, you may find you can use PAGE buttons to change pages. Specifically, this occurs when you select the rightmost...
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...cases, however, this happens, pressing [EXIT] again will get back to the main display. When this button will appear in the VOICE SELECT Piano display. Using the Direct Access Function The last function we 're ready to return to the main display. Using the LCD Display Controls By ... and MANUAL. but the FIXED VELOCITY function remains selected. Exiting to page 137. DIRECT ACCESS CVP-201 21 19 The VOICE SETTING function determines whether reverb, chorus, effect, and other sorts of the last piano voice that you don't select them . Now we need to page 137. You can set...
...cases, however, this happens, pressing [EXIT] again will get back to the main display. When this button will appear in the VOICE SELECT Piano display. Using the Direct Access Function The last function we 're ready to return to the main display. Using the LCD Display Controls By ... and MANUAL. but the FIXED VELOCITY function remains selected. Exiting to page 137. DIRECT ACCESS CVP-201 21 19 The VOICE SETTING function determines whether reverb, chorus, effect, and other sorts of the last piano voice that you don't select them . Now we need to page 137. You can set...
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...CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- ONE TOUCH 1 2 3 4 BANK BANK RATION SETTING ...has no effect on the volume of the signal at the [PHONES] jack. • Signals input to change the keyboard volume. 21 CVP-201 23 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN • The [MASTER VOLUME] slider also determines the output level of your...
...CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- ONE TOUCH 1 2 3 4 BANK BANK RATION SETTING ...has no effect on the volume of the signal at the [PHONES] jack. • Signals input to change the keyboard volume. 21 CVP-201 23 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN • The [MASTER VOLUME] slider also determines the output level of your...
Owner's Manual
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...; The metronome cannot be used when playing disk software that is highlighted in the display, you can restore the preset tempo for practicing. CVP-201 25 23 The procedure for the Auto Accompaniment (page 49) and Song (page 93) modes. s Adjusting the Tempo The current tempo,...CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a convenient metronome that was recorded in free-tempo (see page 49). ONE TOUCH 1 2 3...
...; The metronome cannot be used when playing disk software that is highlighted in the display, you can restore the preset tempo for practicing. CVP-201 25 23 The procedure for the Auto Accompaniment (page 49) and Song (page 93) modes. s Adjusting the Tempo The current tempo,...CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a convenient metronome that was recorded in free-tempo (see page 49). ONE TOUCH 1 2 3...
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... CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. The selected language is always backed up the Help mode Press the [HELP] button. X Select the language if necessary Select the desired language ... first page of the Clavinova.You can be performed. DEMO While the Help mode is turned off. HELP ➔ The Help menu display appears. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- CVP-201 27 25
... CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. The selected language is always backed up the Help mode Press the [HELP] button. X Select the language if necessary Select the desired language ... first page of the Clavinova.You can be performed. DEMO While the Help mode is turned off. HELP ➔ The Help menu display appears. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- CVP-201 27 25
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...Drum/SFX Kits : 12 * For a list of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT Exiting the Display To return to ON. 27 CVP-201 29 PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER-... Backing Up the Selected Voice • When the power is turned ON, the Grand Piano voice is set to the main display...
...Drum/SFX Kits : 12 * For a list of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT Exiting the Display To return to ON. 27 CVP-201 29 PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER-... Backing Up the Selected Voice • When the power is turned ON, the Grand Piano voice is set to the main display...
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... Tune (page 136) and Octave (pages 32,34 and 38) functions do not affect the drum/SFX kits. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT 29 CVP-201 31 Different settings cannot be made for the Main Voice You can switch between the KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] page and the [RIGHT2] (page 34) or ...than those which have been assigned a special effect sound will sound. • When an SFX kit is selected in each voice. DIRECT ACCESS ➾ PIANO E. The various drums and percussion instruments of the sounds in the main display. Z If you are assigned to change the volume, octave, and pan...
... Tune (page 136) and Octave (pages 32,34 and 38) functions do not affect the drum/SFX kits. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT 29 CVP-201 31 Different settings cannot be made for the Main Voice You can switch between the KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] page and the [RIGHT2] (page 34) or ...than those which have been assigned a special effect sound will sound. • When an SFX kit is selected in each voice. DIRECT ACCESS ➾ PIANO E. The various drums and percussion instruments of the sounds in the main display. Z If you are assigned to change the volume, octave, and pan...
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...DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. PIANO E. Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Dual Mode The Dual mode of the main voice (after the plus sign).... CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- You can also set the volume...way (page 29), then press [EXIT] to return to the main display. CVP-201 33 31
...DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. PIANO E. Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Dual Mode The Dual mode of the main voice (after the plus sign).... CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- You can also set the volume...way (page 29), then press [EXIT] to return to the main display. CVP-201 33 31
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...the LCD display, and the current left voice is highlighted, the voice you to the left range will be used as the main voice. 36 CVP-201 34 X Call up the Split mode To call up the Split mode, press the [SPLIT] button. ➔ The LEFT VOICE function appears ... CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. To select the left voice. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- ONE TOUCH 1 2 3 4 BANK BANK RATION SETTING ...
...the LCD display, and the current left voice is highlighted, the voice you to the left range will be used as the main voice. 36 CVP-201 34 X Call up the Split mode To call up the Split mode, press the [SPLIT] button. ➔ The LEFT VOICE function appears ... CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. To select the left voice. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- ONE TOUCH 1 2 3 4 BANK BANK RATION SETTING ...
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...notes will not be affected by use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 38 40 CVP-201 Soft Pedal (Left) Pressing this pedal; You can use it possible to sustain a chord, for details. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal ...voices even after releasing the keys. • Certain voices in the [PERCUSSION] and [XG] groups may differ slightly depending on an actual acoustic piano, letting you play Fill Ins. See page 138 for example, while other functions to this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre ...
...notes will not be affected by use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 38 40 CVP-201 Soft Pedal (Left) Pressing this pedal; You can use it possible to sustain a chord, for details. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal ...voices even after releasing the keys. • Certain voices in the [PERCUSSION] and [XG] groups may differ slightly depending on an actual acoustic piano, letting you play Fill Ins. See page 138 for example, while other functions to this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre ...
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...BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. PIANO E. Because the basic setting of the [REVERB] button depends on the voice, the reverb may turn the reverb off, press [... hall. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- DIRECT ACCESS ➾ STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB E XG SPLIT EFFECT CVP-201 41 39 CHAPTER 4: Reverb and Other Effects Reverb Reverb is an effect that recreates the acoustic ambiance of the [REVERB] button has no...
...BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. PIANO E. Because the basic setting of the [REVERB] button depends on the voice, the reverb may turn the reverb off, press [... hall. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- DIRECT ACCESS ➾ STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB E XG SPLIT EFFECT CVP-201 41 39 CHAPTER 4: Reverb and Other Effects Reverb Reverb is an effect that recreates the acoustic ambiance of the [REVERB] button has no...
Owner's Manual
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...this depends on voice. again, this happens, you select a different voice. You can adjust the depth of the effect as desired. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- Because the basic setting of the [EFFECT] button... Depends on the selected effect type. If you press the [ s\ Displaying the Effect Settings Z Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [EFFECT]. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- DIRECT ACCESS ➾ STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB XG SPLIT...
...this depends on voice. again, this happens, you select a different voice. You can adjust the depth of the effect as desired. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- Because the basic setting of the [EFFECT] button... Depends on the selected effect type. If you press the [ s\ Displaying the Effect Settings Z Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [EFFECT]. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- DIRECT ACCESS ➾ STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB XG SPLIT...
Owner's Manual
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... SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- Use the Auto Accompaniment (page 58) to play with piano accompaniment when you can be retained in memory, even after turning off the power, when the Backup function (page 152) is set to... (page 73) . ➔ The corresponding STYLE SELECT display appears. • The last selected style in the Song Play mode page 93. 47 CVP-201 49 However, if the Backup function (page 152) is automatically selected. including bass and rhythm parts - CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH...
... SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- Use the Auto Accompaniment (page 58) to play with piano accompaniment when you can be retained in memory, even after turning off the power, when the Backup function (page 152) is set to... (page 73) . ➔ The corresponding STYLE SELECT display appears. • The last selected style in the Song Play mode page 93. 47 CVP-201 49 However, if the Backup function (page 152) is automatically selected. including bass and rhythm parts - CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH...
Owner's Manual
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...Each of the Clavinova's styles has four variations, corresponding to the new variation. CVP-201 51 49 By judiciously switching between variations as you play an automatic fill-in the next section. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER-...FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. The fill-in pattern" is playing, the Clavinova will play , you start the style using one of the methods described...
...Each of the Clavinova's styles has four variations, corresponding to the new variation. CVP-201 51 49 By judiciously switching between variations as you play an automatic fill-in the next section. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER-...FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DIRECT ACCESS EXIT SONG CONTROL SONG PLAY/ STOP REC PAUSE REW FF GUIDE CONTROL SOUND EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT PIANO E. The fill-in pattern" is playing, the Clavinova will play , you start the style using one of the methods described...