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... GM voices, and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of advanced MIDI music systems. In order to your Clavinova will give you many years of the CVP-59S) complete control-panel setups that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. q A maximum of 32-note polyphony (64...-note polyphony on the CVP-79A) permits use of rich, realistic voices. q ...
... GM voices, and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of advanced MIDI music systems. In order to your Clavinova will give you many years of the CVP-59S) complete control-panel setups that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. q A maximum of 32-note polyphony (64...-note polyphony on the CVP-79A) permits use of rich, realistic voices. q ...
Owner's Manual
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... Backed Up Parameters 122 Fingering Chart 123 MIDI Data Format 124 Specifications 135 CVP-79A: Assembly 136 CVP-69/69A: Assembly 142 CVP-59S: Assembly 150 MIDI Implementation Chart 156 1 CVP-79A/69/69A only 26 Left Pedal (Multi-function 27 Accompaniment 28 Style...Selection 66 Guided Right- and Left-hand Practice 67 Repeat Functions 69 Other Playback Controls 70 Playing Other Types of Your Clavinova 2 Preparation 3 The Music Stand 3 The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) ........ 3 The Power Switch 3 Headphones 3 The Panel Controls 4 The Volume Controls 6 Master ...
... Backed Up Parameters 122 Fingering Chart 123 MIDI Data Format 124 Specifications 135 CVP-79A: Assembly 136 CVP-69/69A: Assembly 142 CVP-59S: Assembly 150 MIDI Implementation Chart 156 1 CVP-79A/69/69A only 26 Left Pedal (Multi-function 27 Accompaniment 28 Style...Selection 66 Guided Right- and Left-hand Practice 67 Repeat Functions 69 Other Playback Controls 70 Playing Other Types of Your Clavinova 2 Preparation 3 The Music Stand 3 The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) ........ 3 The Power Switch 3 Headphones 3 The Panel Controls 4 The Volume Controls 6 Master ...
Owner's Manual
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...plate on the bottom panel of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks are subject to excessive humidity or heat. Power-off Before Connecting Connections between the Clavinova and any time when the disk drive lamp is recommended that are write-protected...1. When changing the label never cover the old label with a clean, slightly damp cloth. write enabled) 2 Tampering with the dust cover provided (CVP-59S). 5. Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks s Do NOT eject the disk during recording or playback, or at the proper position. Head Cleaning The head...
...plate on the bottom panel of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks are subject to excessive humidity or heat. Power-off Before Connecting Connections between the Clavinova and any time when the disk drive lamp is recommended that are write-protected...1. When changing the label never cover the old label with a clean, slightly damp cloth. write enabled) 2 Tampering with the dust cover provided (CVP-59S). 5. Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks s Do NOT eject the disk during recording or playback, or at the proper position. Head Cleaning The head...
Owner's Manual
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... clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into either side of the rear of the PHONES jacks. 3 Headphones CVP-79A PHONES CVP-69/69A/59S One or two standard pairs of the music stand. Preparation The Music Stand If you will appear as shown to the left of...on the top panel. POWER After making sure that they catch inside the protrusions on either or both of the music stand so that the Clavinova's AC cord is properly plugged into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet (a power-plug adaptor may be using sheet music with your...
... clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into either side of the rear of the PHONES jacks. 3 Headphones CVP-79A PHONES CVP-69/69A/59S One or two standard pairs of the music stand. Preparation The Music Stand If you will appear as shown to the left of...on the top panel. POWER After making sure that they catch inside the protrusions on either or both of the music stand so that the Clavinova's AC cord is properly plugged into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet (a power-plug adaptor may be using sheet music with your...
Owner's Manual
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.... VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO HARPSI. MIN MIN ABC/Song Volume This control adjusts the volume of headphones are also adjusted by the Clavinova. SPLIT REGISTRATION MEMORY BANK 1 2 3 4 5 ABC FREEZE Master Volume The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of notes played... BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT -+ PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE PIANO E. The Volume Controls The Clavinova has two volume controls on the keyboard is not affected. TONE/ SYNTH DUAL EFFECT ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS SAX/ FLUTE BASS ...
.... VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO HARPSI. MIN MIN ABC/Song Volume This control adjusts the volume of headphones are also adjusted by the Clavinova. SPLIT REGISTRATION MEMORY BANK 1 2 3 4 5 ABC FREEZE Master Volume The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of notes played... BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT -+ PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE PIANO E. The Volume Controls The Clavinova has two volume controls on the keyboard is not affected. TONE/ SYNTH DUAL EFFECT ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS SAX/ FLUTE BASS ...
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EXP PEDAL 7 FUNCTION MIXER Expression Control (CVP-79A only) An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be plugged into the CVP-79A EXP PEDAL jack for details. expression doesn't affect the auto-accompaniment sound). see page 41 for foot volume ...(expression) control of the auto accompaniment sound, a keyboard volume parameter, and a volume parameter for each Disk Orchestra Collection part. When the Clavinova...
EXP PEDAL 7 FUNCTION MIXER Expression Control (CVP-79A only) An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be plugged into the CVP-79A EXP PEDAL jack for details. expression doesn't affect the auto-accompaniment sound). see page 41 for foot volume ...(expression) control of the auto accompaniment sound, a keyboard volume parameter, and a volume parameter for each Disk Orchestra Collection part. When the Clavinova...
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...CVP-79A/69/69A/59S display panel is a liquid-crystal type which can be adjusted for optimum legibility. CONTRAST Press the [CONTRAST] button again or [EXIT] button to select the language (ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH or JAPANESE) you 're ever in memory even when the Clavinova... text on the selected topic. 11 The Help Function If you want help in memory even when the Clavinova power is always available. Press the [DEMO/HELP] button and then the HELP LCD button at any time.... The language setting is retained in doubt about a function, the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S HELP function is turned off .
...CVP-79A/69/69A/59S display panel is a liquid-crystal type which can be adjusted for optimum legibility. CONTRAST Press the [CONTRAST] button again or [EXIT] button to select the language (ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH or JAPANESE) you 're ever in memory even when the Clavinova... text on the selected topic. 11 The Help Function If you want help in memory even when the Clavinova power is always available. Press the [DEMO/HELP] button and then the HELP LCD button at any time.... The language setting is retained in doubt about a function, the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S HELP function is turned off .
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To ensure that your backed-up settings are backed up (retained in memory for about a week if the Clavinova is turned off for a few minutes at least once a week. 12 PAGE DISPLAY HOLD The [EXIT] or [DEMO/HELP] button will take you select which ... parameters will be reset to "flip" through the available pages. Memory Backup In addition to the contrast and language settings introduced in this section, the Clavinova has a range of parameters that are maintained, turn the power on during this time. The "Backup" function described on page 107 lets you back to...
To ensure that your backed-up settings are backed up (retained in memory for about a week if the Clavinova is turned off for a few minutes at least once a week. 12 PAGE DISPLAY HOLD The [EXIT] or [DEMO/HELP] button will take you select which ... parameters will be reset to "flip" through the available pages. Memory Backup In addition to the contrast and language settings introduced in this section, the Clavinova has a range of parameters that are maintained, turn the power on during this time. The "Backup" function described on page 107 lets you back to...
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... STYLE indicators flash in sequence, starting with the tune you initially select. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO HARPSI. Demonstration Playback The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. The selected tune will play through once, then demo playback will continuously play...
... STYLE indicators flash in sequence, starting with the tune you initially select. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO HARPSI. Demonstration Playback The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. The selected tune will play through once, then demo playback will continuously play...
Owner's Manual
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..., you play 72 different drums and percussion instruments on the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S keyboard. SPLIT The Keyboard & Polyphony The CVP-69/69A/59S can play up to 32 notes at the same time in the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. This number includes all stereo, 2-element, and 1-element ...voices in any single or combination use of the TOUCH SENSITIVITY parameter (page 91). 16 The voice list on page 116 shows all notes being played at once while the CVP-79A can play the selected voice on the keyboard. Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova...
..., you play 72 different drums and percussion instruments on the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S keyboard. SPLIT The Keyboard & Polyphony The CVP-69/69A/59S can play up to 32 notes at the same time in the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. This number includes all stereo, 2-element, and 1-element ...voices in any single or combination use of the TOUCH SENSITIVITY parameter (page 91). 16 The voice list on page 116 shows all notes being played at once while the CVP-79A can play the selected voice on the keyboard. Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova...
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... VOICE section of the keyboard. bass with the right, for example. You can be assigned to each. (The Split mode can assign any of the Clavinova's voices to the left -hand section of the keyboard. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. and right-hand sections and different voices can be turned off by...
... VOICE section of the keyboard. bass with the right, for example. You can be assigned to each. (The Split mode can assign any of the Clavinova's voices to the left -hand section of the keyboard. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. and right-hand sections and different voices can be turned off by...
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...you already know how to play just about anything, anywhere on page 29 for the auto accompaniment feature. "Fingered Chord" accompaniment is selected the Clavinova will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play chords on page 28). VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. ZSelect a Style ...Select an accompaniment style using ...provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing in the ABC section of rhythm, bass and chords. PIANO HARPSI. Auto Bass Chord (ABC The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S includes a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord - TEMPO + PRESET 34
...you already know how to play just about anything, anywhere on page 29 for the auto accompaniment feature. "Fingered Chord" accompaniment is selected the Clavinova will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play chords on page 28). VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. ZSelect a Style ...Select an accompaniment style using ...provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing in the ABC section of rhythm, bass and chords. PIANO HARPSI. Auto Bass Chord (ABC The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S includes a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord - TEMPO + PRESET 34
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...] • Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7(b5)] • Minor added ninth [madd9] * A Fingering Chart is not recognizable by the CVP-79A/69/69A/ 59S. • The automatic accompaniment will appear if the chord is provided on the previous chord. C,C#,D) simultaneously. C7 • For a seventh ...chord on the display. Two-note fingerings will appear on the lower keyboard (up to play any three consecutive keys (ex. The Clavinova will accept the following chord types in sequence (e.g. "*" will sometimes not change when related chords are also recognized. "- - -" ...
...] • Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7(b5)] • Minor added ninth [madd9] * A Fingering Chart is not recognizable by the CVP-79A/69/69A/ 59S. • The automatic accompaniment will appear if the chord is provided on the previous chord. C,C#,D) simultaneously. C7 • For a seventh ...chord on the display. Two-note fingerings will appear on the lower keyboard (up to play any three consecutive keys (ex. The Clavinova will accept the following chord types in sequence (e.g. "*" will sometimes not change when related chords are also recognized. "- - -" ...
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... name of the accompaniment sound in the Full-keyboard ABC mode to get a feel for its "MIN" position. Although Full-keyboard ABC is engaged the Clavinova will appear on pages 30 and 32 for details). Try playing a few simple songs in relation to the keyboard sound. less than an 8th note...
... name of the accompaniment sound in the Full-keyboard ABC mode to get a feel for its "MIN" position. Although Full-keyboard ABC is engaged the Clavinova will appear on pages 30 and 32 for details). Try playing a few simple songs in relation to the keyboard sound. less than an 8th note...
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... CUSTOM STYLE page 5. confirmation prompt will appear. to select the custom style you want to disk via the "STYLE FILE LOAD" function described in the Clavinova disk drive (page 98), use the MEMORY No. The selected style can then be played and used with the same name already exists the "Same...
... CUSTOM STYLE page 5. confirmation prompt will appear. to select the custom style you want to disk via the "STYLE FILE LOAD" function described in the Clavinova disk drive (page 98), use the MEMORY No. The selected style can then be played and used with the same name already exists the "Same...
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... is inserted, the STYLE FILE LOAD display (see step 2 below) will light briefly while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. The disk should click into the disk drive with the sliding door ... turned off. • One pre-programmed temporary style is automatically loaded into the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S and played as required. • Loaded disk styles will appear if the currently ...inserted disk contains no disk is not showing, press the [DISK/CUSTOM] selector to exit from optional Yamaha ...
... is inserted, the STYLE FILE LOAD display (see step 2 below) will light briefly while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. The disk should click into the disk drive with the sliding door ... turned off. • One pre-programmed temporary style is automatically loaded into the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S and played as required. • Loaded disk styles will appear if the currently ...inserted disk contains no disk is not showing, press the [DISK/CUSTOM] selector to exit from optional Yamaha ...
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...on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one is not engaged, press the [PLAY] button so that light up above each key. Different displays will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your "private music tutor," allowing you which keys to play with the Clavinova). VOLUME...SYNCHRO START/STOP CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT -+ PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE PIANO E. The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S also shows you to the "Playing Other Types of Music Data" section on the type of data can be played back by ...
...on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one is not engaged, press the [PLAY] button so that light up above each key. Different displays will let you enjoy listening to automated performances, or function as your "private music tutor," allowing you which keys to play with the Clavinova). VOLUME...SYNCHRO START/STOP CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT -+ PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE PIANO E. The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S also shows you to the "Playing Other Types of Music Data" section on the type of data can be played back by ...
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.... The preset tempo for a selected song after a click count-in place of the tempo on the display, and the measure numbers shown on the Clavinova, only the keyboard voice can be stopped at a time. Use the SONG LCD button to a STOP button once the playback has started) or the...the SONG PLAY page 1 display. • Please note that playback may not match those marked on the score. • Some songs start while the Clavinova is searching the disk for the selected song can be changed by pressing the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. • Some Disk Orchestra software does ...
.... The preset tempo for a selected song after a click count-in place of the tempo on the display, and the measure numbers shown on the Clavinova, only the keyboard voice can be stopped at a time. Use the SONG LCD button to a STOP button once the playback has started) or the...the SONG PLAY page 1 display. • Please note that playback may not match those marked on the score. • Some songs start while the Clavinova is searching the disk for the selected song can be changed by pressing the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously. • Some Disk Orchestra software does ...
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...the keyboard guide lamps - If you can quickly move your own pace. If the appropriate notes are provided: q Next Note: In this feature, the Clavinova indicates the notes to play via the keyboard guide lamps and waits for that was recorded without ABC, the MIXER display will play the correct...adjusted in advance, which note(s) you can be automatically engaged - The volume parameters are used to guide you play ahead for a few seconds, the Clavinova will have to the proper notes. The guide lamps can re-select the NEXT NOTE or SOUND mode by the keyboard guide lamps, are played...
...the keyboard guide lamps - If you can quickly move your own pace. If the appropriate notes are provided: q Next Note: In this feature, the Clavinova indicates the notes to play via the keyboard guide lamps and waits for that was recorded without ABC, the MIXER display will play the correct...adjusted in advance, which note(s) you can be automatically engaged - The volume parameters are used to guide you play ahead for a few seconds, the Clavinova will have to the proper notes. The guide lamps can re-select the NEXT NOTE or SOUND mode by the keyboard guide lamps, are played...
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... Collection & Song Playback The GUIDE display appears automatically when the [GUIDE] button is pressed to turn the guide lamps back on. The CVP-79A/69/ 69A/59S indicates the key(s) to the part that its indicator goes out when you play the correct note(s). and righthand playback. • Since ...START LCD button in the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (SONG PLAY page 1) to begin playback, the introduction will play automatically but then the Clavinova will stop automatically when the end is reached, or it can be stopped at any desired value after a song has been selected by pressing ...
... Collection & Song Playback The GUIDE display appears automatically when the [GUIDE] button is pressed to turn the guide lamps back on. The CVP-79A/69/ 69A/59S indicates the key(s) to the part that its indicator goes out when you play the correct note(s). and righthand playback. • Since ...START LCD button in the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (SONG PLAY page 1) to begin playback, the introduction will play automatically but then the Clavinova will stop automatically when the end is reached, or it can be stopped at any desired value after a song has been selected by pressing ...