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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... the disk is the case, do not attempt to protect the keyboard (CVP-79A/ 69/69A), or cover the instrument with a new label; If this is in a car exposed to the controls, connectors or other device that your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bumping it will get dirty as specified below :...selector dial so that are write-protected and therefore cannot be provided on the bottom panel of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks are subject to 90% relative humidity. • Store in your recorded songs to direct sunlight or sources of high...
... the disk is the case, do not attempt to protect the keyboard (CVP-79A/ 69/69A), or cover the instrument with a new label; If this is in a car exposed to the controls, connectors or other device that your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bumping it will get dirty as specified below :...selector dial so that are write-protected and therefore cannot be provided on the bottom panel of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks are subject to 90% relative humidity. • Store in your recorded songs to direct sunlight or sources of high...
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... Preparation The Music Stand If you will appear as shown to the left of the music stand. The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) CVP-79A The Power Switch To open the CVP-79A/69/69A key cover lift it just enough to clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into it...on the top panel. Headphones CVP-79A PHONES CVP-69/69A/59S One or two standard pairs of the PHONES jacks. 3 Press the [POWER] switch again to turn the power on. Flip down the braces on either or both of stereo headphones can be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand ...
... Preparation The Music Stand If you will appear as shown to the left of the music stand. The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) CVP-79A The Power Switch To open the CVP-79A/69/69A key cover lift it just enough to clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into it...on the top panel. Headphones CVP-79A PHONES CVP-69/69A/59S One or two standard pairs of the PHONES jacks. 3 Press the [POWER] switch again to turn the power on. Flip down the braces on either or both of stereo headphones can be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand ...
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...display contrast for optimum legibility. General Operation: The Display & Related Controls The [CONTRAST] Button The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S display panel is turned off . The contrast setting retained in memory even when the Clavinova power is a liquid-crystal type which can be adjusted for optimum legibility. DEMO/HELP If necessary use... the SELECT v w buttons to select a topic, then press the ENTER button to view the first page of help in doubt about a function, the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S HELP function is turned off . The Help Function If you want help text on the selected topic. 11
...display contrast for optimum legibility. General Operation: The Display & Related Controls The [CONTRAST] Button The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S display panel is turned off . The contrast setting retained in memory even when the Clavinova power is a liquid-crystal type which can be adjusted for optimum legibility. DEMO/HELP If necessary use... the SELECT v w buttons to select a topic, then press the ENTER button to view the first page of help in doubt about a function, the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S HELP function is turned off . The Help Function If you want help text on the selected topic. 11
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...you play the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S keyboard. Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to stereo voices. The same applies to adjust the overall volume level. Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has 8 Drum Kits in the [DRUMS/PERC.] voice group which includes...of the TOUCH SENSITIVITY parameter (page 91). 16 The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to 32 notes at the same time in the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. TONE/ SYNTH DUAL EFFECT...
...you play the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S keyboard. Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to stereo voices. The same applies to adjust the overall volume level. Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has 8 Drum Kits in the [DRUMS/PERC.] voice group which includes...of the TOUCH SENSITIVITY parameter (page 91). 16 The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to 32 notes at the same time in the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. TONE/ SYNTH DUAL EFFECT...
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... CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT -+ PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE PIANO E. "Fingered Chord" accompaniment is selected the Clavinova will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you already know how to play just about anything, anywhere on a keyboard, since it simple to set the desired... JAZZ HARMONY - ABC) that can provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing in the ABC section of the keyboard. Auto Bass Chord (ABC The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S includes a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord -
... CONTRAST BEAT FUNCTION MIXER PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT -+ PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE PIANO E. "Fingered Chord" accompaniment is selected the Clavinova will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you already know how to play just about anything, anywhere on a keyboard, since it simple to set the desired... JAZZ HARMONY - ABC) that can provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing in the ABC section of the keyboard. Auto Bass Chord (ABC The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S includes a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord -
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... on the lower keyboard (up to its left . rhythm only accompaniment) can be produced by pressing any chord on the previous chord. The Clavinova will sometimes not change when related chords are played in the Fingered Accompaniment mode: • Major • Sixth [6] • Major seventh ...the rhythm and an appropriate bass line. some minor chords followed by the CVP-79A/69/69A/ 59S. • The automatic accompaniment will accept the following chord types in sequence (e.g. normally the F#2 key), the Clavinova will appear if the chord is provided on the display. "*" will ...
... on the lower keyboard (up to its left . rhythm only accompaniment) can be produced by pressing any chord on the previous chord. The Clavinova will sometimes not change when related chords are played in the Fingered Accompaniment mode: • Major • Sixth [6] • Major seventh ...the rhythm and an appropriate bass line. some minor chords followed by the CVP-79A/69/69A/ 59S. • The automatic accompaniment will accept the following chord types in sequence (e.g. normally the F#2 key), the Clavinova will appear if the chord is provided on the display. "*" will ...
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... power is 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 light briefly while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. PIANO HARPSI. If the disk is already inserted and the STYLE.... alert will appear if the currently inserted disk contains no disk is not showing, press the [DISK/CUSTOM] selector to exit from optional Yamaha "Style File" disks, or disks containing custom style files you've created yourself, can be loaded into the [DISK/CUSTOM] memory whenever ...
... power is 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 light briefly while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. PIANO HARPSI. If the disk is already inserted and the STYLE.... alert will appear if the currently inserted disk contains no disk is not showing, press the [DISK/CUSTOM] selector to exit from optional Yamaha "Style File" disks, or disks containing custom style files you've created yourself, can be loaded into the [DISK/CUSTOM] memory whenever ...
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...songs you to play with the Clavinova). Also refer to automated performances, or function as your "private music tutor," allowing you 've recorded yourself using the song recorder function described in the next section, and songs on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one ... via the MIDI OUT connector. Disk Orchestra Collection Song Playback The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S can be played back by following the operation procedure described below. With Disk Orchestra Collection ("DOC") disks the Clavinova will appear depending on page 71. • Playback data is inserted...
...songs you to play with the Clavinova). Also refer to automated performances, or function as your "private music tutor," allowing you 've recorded yourself using the song recorder function described in the next section, and songs on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one ... via the MIDI OUT connector. Disk Orchestra Collection Song Playback The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S can be played back by following the operation procedure described below. With Disk Orchestra Collection ("DOC") disks the Clavinova will appear depending on page 71. • Playback data is inserted...
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The CVP-79A/69/ 69A/59S indicates the key(s) to be used to select the SONG PLAY [GUIDE] display (SONG ...off ) and the SOUND mode is selected, the guide lamps light in real time corresponding to any time by the Clavinova, they may become shorter when the guide function is already on , only the current notes are turned off. (If...The positions of the guide lamps do not change if the transpose function is used for you play automatically but then the Clavinova will stop automatically when the end is turned off during playback. • Playback tempo can be stopped at any desired value...
The CVP-79A/69/ 69A/59S indicates the key(s) to be used to select the SONG PLAY [GUIDE] display (SONG ...off ) and the SOUND mode is selected, the guide lamps light in real time corresponding to any time by the Clavinova, they may become shorter when the guide function is already on , only the current notes are turned off. (If...The positions of the guide lamps do not change if the transpose function is used for you play automatically but then the Clavinova will stop automatically when the end is turned off during playback. • Playback tempo can be stopped at any desired value...
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... played. 71 Either button can also play back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft™ disks, disks containing Yamaha ESEQ format sequence data, and disks containing songs recorded in the specified direction. Playing Other Types of the data to conform to the CVP 79A/69/69A/59S voice allocation when other Clavinovas (CVP- 55/65/75/83S/85A/ 87A/89...
... played. 71 Either button can also play back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft™ disks, disks containing Yamaha ESEQ format sequence data, and disks containing songs recorded in the specified direction. Playing Other Types of the data to conform to the CVP 79A/69/69A/59S voice allocation when other Clavinovas (CVP- 55/65/75/83S/85A/ 87A/89...
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... part is stored on the amount of these messages. • The Clavinova records data using the SMF format 0 and the Clavinova's internal voices which can be formatted. See the "MESSAGES" on page...). If the [RECORD] indicator is lit but the QUICK RECORD display is loaded into the Clavinova's disk drive unit. Up to approximately 60 songs can be used to independently record up to...etc.) cannot be recorded on a single disk, depending on a 3.5" floppy disk loaded into the Clavinova disk drive (see page 98), and that its indicator lights and the QUICK RECORD display appears. write...
... part is stored on the amount of these messages. • The Clavinova records data using the SMF format 0 and the Clavinova's internal voices which can be formatted. See the "MESSAGES" on page...). If the [RECORD] indicator is lit but the QUICK RECORD display is loaded into the Clavinova's disk drive unit. Up to approximately 60 songs can be used to independently record up to...etc.) cannot be recorded on a single disk, depending on a 3.5" floppy disk loaded into the Clavinova disk drive (see page 98), and that its indicator lights and the QUICK RECORD display appears. write...
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...in 0.2-Hertz intervals. i.e. the keyboard is spread across the stereo sound field (see the voice list on the LCD. Pedal CVP-79A 92 CVP-69/69A/59S Both types appear in memory even when the power is turned off if the BACKUP page VOICE SETTING parameter is useful ......The pan positions of the left ("L") and full right ("R"). The Utility Functions Sound s Tune ...The Tune function makes it possible to tune the Clavinova over a range of approximately a semitone. The graphic bar shows the approximate pan position between full left -hand voice in a split keyboard setup (LEFT...
...in 0.2-Hertz intervals. i.e. the keyboard is spread across the stereo sound field (see the voice list on the LCD. Pedal CVP-79A 92 CVP-69/69A/59S Both types appear in memory even when the power is turned off if the BACKUP page VOICE SETTING parameter is useful ......The pan positions of the left ("L") and full right ("R"). The Utility Functions Sound s Tune ...The Tune function makes it possible to tune the Clavinova over a range of approximately a semitone. The graphic bar shows the approximate pan position between full left -hand voice in a split keyboard setup (LEFT...
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... is turned off if the BACKUP page MIDI parameter is retained in adapting the Clavinova to any MIDI system. All other keyboard data is OFF. s Send Channel ...In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. SWITCH Continuous damper pedal operation. (Default.) On/off damper pedal operation. •...
... is turned off if the BACKUP page MIDI parameter is retained in adapting the Clavinova to any MIDI system. All other keyboard data is OFF. s Send Channel ...In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. SWITCH Continuous damper pedal operation. (Default.) On/off damper pedal operation. •...
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...PIANO FORMAT 1/2 "C)XXXXXX" where "XXXXXX" is not engaged. The converted data will appear. • Only data on disk recorded by the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S can be played on the Clavinova, tracks 1 and 2 will appear. ZSelect the Conversion Type Use either of the first two LCD buttons to a 2DD disk first (see ..., PIANO FORMAT 1, or PIANO FORMAT 2. • Only 2DD type disks can not be used when the song record mode is played back on Yamaha Disklaviers. prompt appears, press YES to delete the file or NO to 2DD disk." Then select the Transform function. MX100 MarkII. Please copy to ...
...PIANO FORMAT 1/2 "C)XXXXXX" where "XXXXXX" is not engaged. The converted data will appear. • Only data on disk recorded by the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S can be played on the Clavinova, tracks 1 and 2 will appear. ZSelect the Conversion Type Use either of the first two LCD buttons to a 2DD disk first (see ..., PIANO FORMAT 1, or PIANO FORMAT 2. • Only 2DD type disks can not be used when the song record mode is played back on Yamaha Disklaviers. prompt appears, press YES to delete the file or NO to 2DD disk." Then select the Transform function. MX100 MarkII. Please copy to ...
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...the Song Delete function (page 104). Then try the "DISK 1 - 1" or DISK 1 - 2" copy operation again. • Only song data recorded on the CVP79A/69/69A/59S and Disk Orchestra Collection orchestra and rhythm data can also be Converted Use the SONG LCD button - If you want to copy, select the...copying to a new song number or a different disk, as to the SONG No. alert display will appear. • If the Clavinova's internal memory contains song data, the "CVP-DISK" copy mode will be selected. The Utility Functions XSelect the Song Number to be used when the song record mode is...
...the Song Delete function (page 104). Then try the "DISK 1 - 1" or DISK 1 - 2" copy operation again. • Only song data recorded on the CVP79A/69/69A/59S and Disk Orchestra Collection orchestra and rhythm data can also be Converted Use the SONG LCD button - If you want to copy, select the...copying to a new song number or a different disk, as to the SONG No. alert display will appear. • If the Clavinova's internal memory contains song data, the "CVP-DISK" copy mode will be selected. The Utility Functions XSelect the Song Number to be used when the song record mode is...
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... v and w buttons to select the song number you want to delete. The pitch of each key on the Clavinova keyboard in order to delete song data in the internal memory: select "CVP" instead of 100 cents (approximately) from a loaded disk as follows: (Make sure that the song record mode.... The Utility Functions Song Delete You can delete any song from the standard pitch. 104 It is engaged - will appear on the CVP79A/69/69A/59S can be selected only when the internal memory contains data.) • The song delete function cannot be deleted from writeprotected disks. Micro ...
... v and w buttons to select the song number you want to delete. The pitch of each key on the Clavinova keyboard in order to delete song data in the internal memory: select "CVP" instead of 100 cents (approximately) from a loaded disk as follows: (Make sure that the song record mode.... The Utility Functions Song Delete You can delete any song from the standard pitch. 104 It is engaged - will appear on the CVP79A/69/69A/59S can be selected only when the internal memory contains data.) • The song delete function cannot be deleted from writeprotected disks. Micro ...
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... disk when you attempt a file-related operation. This message appears when a new disk or a non Clavinova Formatted disk has been put a disk with song data into the disk drive. computer sequencer, etc.). ...time the disk or drive may be at fault. Press YES to continue or NO to your Yamaha dealer. If this prompt will stop and recorded data up to or reading from the drive. ...you want to abort the formatting process. Song data made on other than song data on the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. the [GUIDE] button has been pressed when the Song Play mode is not engaged.)...
... disk when you attempt a file-related operation. This message appears when a new disk or a non Clavinova Formatted disk has been put a disk with song data into the disk drive. computer sequencer, etc.). ...time the disk or drive may be at fault. Press YES to continue or NO to your Yamaha dealer. If this prompt will stop and recorded data up to or reading from the drive. ...you want to abort the formatting process. Song data made on other than song data on the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. the [GUIDE] button has been pressed when the Song Play mode is not engaged.)...
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s MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors (MIDI IN and OUT on the CVP-79A, 69, and 69A re-transmits any of the Clavinova's sound. • The input signal from an external MIDI device (such as a synthesizer, sequencer, music computer, etc.) which can be returned to the AUX IN... musical instrument that simply be plugged into this jack for foot volume (expression) EXP PEDAL control of the keyboard sound only (i.e. s EXP PEDAL Jack (CVP-79A An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be to the Clavinova AUX IN jacks, allowing the sound of the synthesizer/tone generator to be connecting the...
s MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors (MIDI IN and OUT on the CVP-79A, 69, and 69A re-transmits any of the Clavinova's sound. • The input signal from an external MIDI device (such as a synthesizer, sequencer, music computer, etc.) which can be returned to the AUX IN... musical instrument that simply be plugged into this jack for foot volume (expression) EXP PEDAL control of the keyboard sound only (i.e. s EXP PEDAL Jack (CVP-79A An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be to the Clavinova AUX IN jacks, allowing the sound of the synthesizer/tone generator to be connecting the...
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... all channels. 2.1.5.2 Channel Detune 11110000 F0 01000011 43 0001nnnn 73 00111001 39 00010001 11 0000nnnn 0n 01000011 43 0vvvvvvv vv 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CVP-79A/69/69A/59S ID Sub ID n = MIDI Channel Dual Detune Value vv: $00 - $40 - $7F (-64 - 0 - +63) End of Exclusive ...Realtime Control Off 11110000 F0 01000011 43 0001nnnn 73 00111001 39 00010001 11 0000nnnn 0n 01000101 45 0vvvvvvv vv 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CVP-79A/69/69A/59S ID Sub ID n = MIDI Channel Volume and Expression Realtime Control Off Value vv: $00:Off $7F:On End of...
... all channels. 2.1.5.2 Channel Detune 11110000 F0 01000011 43 0001nnnn 73 00111001 39 00010001 11 0000nnnn 0n 01000011 43 0vvvvvvv vv 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CVP-79A/69/69A/59S ID Sub ID n = MIDI Channel Dual Detune Value vv: $00 - $40 - $7F (-64 - 0 - +63) End of Exclusive ...Realtime Control Off 11110000 F0 01000011 43 0001nnnn 73 00111001 39 00010001 11 0000nnnn 0n 01000101 45 0vvvvvvv vv 11110111 F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Clavinova ID CVP-79A/69/69A/59S ID Sub ID n = MIDI Channel Volume and Expression Realtime Control Off Value vv: $00:Off $7F:On End of...