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Make sure that your area. Owner's Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the rear panel (CVP-83S). In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on the bottom panel.
Make sure that your area. Owner's Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the rear panel (CVP-83S). In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on the bottom panel.
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... any of these graphics appears on this page. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do have been eliminated. However, Yamaha reserves the right to return the defective parts. Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this manual as regulated by... is considered to the disposal of the name plate. Product performance and/or safety standards may also be diminished. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by applicable laws. In keeping with the equilateral triangle is operating as designed) are not covered by...
... any of these graphics appears on this page. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do have been eliminated. However, Yamaha reserves the right to return the defective parts. Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this manual as regulated by... is considered to the disposal of the name plate. Product performance and/or safety standards may also be diminished. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by applicable laws. In keeping with the equilateral triangle is operating as designed) are not covered by...
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...spa, tub, sink, or wet basement. 9. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. 15. Some Yamaha products may exist. 12. Some of lightening and/or electrical storm activity. 3. When using . tions and should be dealer assembled or installed ..., either supplied as a part of an extension cord is recommended by a qualified service person when: a. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are to any optional fixtures (where applicable) are not provided, it in the area where they are manufactured specifically for use of...
...spa, tub, sink, or wet basement. 9. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs. 15. Some Yamaha products may exist. 12. Some of lightening and/or electrical storm activity. 3. When using . tions and should be dealer assembled or installed ..., either supplied as a part of an extension cord is recommended by a qualified service person when: a. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are to any optional fixtures (where applicable) are not provided, it in the area where they are manufactured specifically for use of...
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... Reverb Depth Control 12 The Keyboard & Polyphony 13 The Pedals 14 s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal 14 s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only 14 s Left Pedal (Multi-function 14 Pan 15 Transposition 15 Pitch Control 16 s The Pitch Display 16 Accompaniment 17 s Style ...permits use of musical pleas- Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs ad- Taking Care of 60 rich, realistic voices. vanced Yamaha music technology. q AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers a range of Your Clavinova ......... 1 The Panel Controls 2 Preparation 4...
... Reverb Depth Control 12 The Keyboard & Polyphony 13 The Pedals 14 s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal 14 s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only 14 s Left Pedal (Multi-function 14 Pan 15 Transposition 15 Pitch Control 16 s The Pitch Display 16 Accompaniment 17 s Style ...permits use of musical pleas- Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs ad- Taking Care of 60 rich, realistic voices. vanced Yamaha music technology. q AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers a range of Your Clavinova ......... 1 The Panel Controls 2 Preparation 4...
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...songs from the Performance Memory, a blank floppy disk should be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on or off after use, and close to radio or television receivers. s Do NOT turn the POWER switch off while the ...of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection and Style Disk are subject to excessive humidity or heat. In some areas a voltage selector may cause interference if placed too close the key cover to protect the keyboard (CVP-87A and CVP-85A), or cover the instrument with the Clavinova...
...songs from the Performance Memory, a blank floppy disk should be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on or off after use, and close to radio or television receivers. s Do NOT turn the POWER switch off while the ...of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection and Style Disk are subject to excessive humidity or heat. In some areas a voltage selector may cause interference if placed too close the key cover to protect the keyboard (CVP-87A and CVP-85A), or cover the instrument with the Clavinova...
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..."78" will be lowered after slightly lifting the stand and flipping the two brackets which support it closes completely. s The Key Cover (CVP-87A & CVP-85A) To open the CVP-87A or CVP-85A key cover lift it just enough to turn the power on the rear of the music stand down so that the Clavinova...'s AC plug is properly inserted into the main unit. s Headphones CVP-83S HEADPHONES CVP-85A/87A HEADPHONES One or two standard pairs of stereo headphones can be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into it...
..."78" will be lowered after slightly lifting the stand and flipping the two brackets which support it closes completely. s The Key Cover (CVP-87A & CVP-85A) To open the CVP-87A or CVP-85A key cover lift it just enough to turn the power on the rear of the music stand down so that the Clavinova...'s AC plug is properly inserted into the main unit. s Headphones CVP-83S HEADPHONES CVP-85A/87A HEADPHONES One or two standard pairs of stereo headphones can be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into it...
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...VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of the keyboard can be independently adjusted by the Clavinova. q Auto Accompaniment ... The CVP-87A and CVP-85A speaker systems employ two 13-centimeter speaker units for low-to other functions via the "Accompaniment Volume Mode" utility ... Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be plugged into the HEADPHONES jacks. Press the pedal forward to increase volume, and backward to balance the keyboard and rhythm sound when only rhythm accompaniment is particularly handy for the most comfortable listening level. q Expression Control (CVP-87A ...
...VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of the keyboard can be independently adjusted by the Clavinova. q Auto Accompaniment ... The CVP-87A and CVP-85A speaker systems employ two 13-centimeter speaker units for low-to other functions via the "Accompaniment Volume Mode" utility ... Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be plugged into the HEADPHONES jacks. Press the pedal forward to increase volume, and backward to balance the keyboard and rhythm sound when only rhythm accompaniment is particularly handy for the most comfortable listening level. q Expression Control (CVP-87A ...
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.... pending on the setting of all demo tunes by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. MASTER VOLUME NOTES • The tempo cannot be stopped temporarily by Yamaha Corporation). F. Bach W. POP 1 POP 2 DANCE POP 1 DANCE POP 2 16BEAT 1 16BEAT 2 ROCK'N' 16BEAT SHUFFLE SLOW ROCK SHUFFLE COUNTRY 1 COUNTRY 2 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA...
.... pending on the setting of all demo tunes by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. MASTER VOLUME NOTES • The tempo cannot be stopped temporarily by Yamaha Corporation). F. Bach W. POP 1 POP 2 DANCE POP 1 DANCE POP 2 16BEAT 1 16BEAT 2 ROCK'N' 16BEAT SHUFFLE SLOW ROCK SHUFFLE COUNTRY 1 COUNTRY 2 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA...
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... has a number between 13 and 60. NOTES • Voice number 13 can be instantly selected by pressing the corresponding VOICE selector. Voice Selection 7 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have a total of 60 different voices that let's you play a range of drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. The [VOICE 13-60...
... has a number between 13 and 60. NOTES • Voice number 13 can be instantly selected by pressing the corresponding VOICE selector. Voice Selection 7 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have a total of 60 different voices that let's you play a range of drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard. The [VOICE 13-60...
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C6 F2 - Voices 13 - 60 No. C6 F0 - A5 A#0 - A#5 A#2 - G5 G2 - C6 C0 - C6 C1 - C6 E1 - C6 C2 - A4 E1 - A4 C3 - A5 C1 - F#3 E0 - C6 E1 - C6 s Keyboard Percussion NOTES • When the DRUMS voice is initially turned on. C6 C1 - F#4 C0 - F#5 D2 - C6 C0 - F#6 C0 - BASS SOFT 51 E. C6 C1 - C2/G2 - NOTES • The TRANSPOSE and PITCH functions described on the keyboard, but can be played via MIDI. These instruments can DRUMS play 44 different drum and percussion instruments on playback. Name 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 3 E....
C6 F2 - Voices 13 - 60 No. C6 F0 - A5 A#0 - A#5 A#2 - G5 G2 - C6 C0 - C6 C1 - C6 E1 - C6 C2 - A4 E1 - A4 C3 - A5 C1 - F#3 E0 - C6 E1 - C6 s Keyboard Percussion NOTES • When the DRUMS voice is initially turned on. C6 C1 - F#4 C0 - F#5 D2 - C6 C0 - F#6 C0 - BASS SOFT 51 E. C6 C1 - C2/G2 - NOTES • The TRANSPOSE and PITCH functions described on the keyboard, but can be played via MIDI. These instruments can DRUMS play 44 different drum and percussion instruments on playback. Name 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 3 E....
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The voice indicators of the highest-numbered voice to maximum and the lowest-numbered voice to minimum (no sound). s Dual-mode Voice Balance 8 TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR The volume balance between the two voices combined in the DUAL mode can be recalled by using the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons while pressing both of "8" sets both selected voices will appear on the TEMPO display while the voice selectors and TEMPO [v] or [w] buttons are held. s A setting of the active voice selectors. multaneously). NOTES • The TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons allow ...
The voice indicators of the highest-numbered voice to maximum and the lowest-numbered voice to minimum (no sound). s Dual-mode Voice Balance 8 TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR The volume balance between the two voices combined in the DUAL mode can be recalled by using the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons while pressing both of "8" sets both selected voices will appear on the TEMPO display while the voice selectors and TEMPO [v] or [w] buttons are held. s A setting of the active voice selectors. multaneously). NOTES • The TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons allow ...
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... via the "Octave Shift" utility function described on the TEMPO display while the [SPLIT] button is initially turned on . Example: A-1 A≠1 C 2 C~2 C3 A-1 A#-1 C2 C#2 In the CVP-87A a keyboard guide lamp will always be turned on or off (press the [SPLIT] button again) and on while the power remains on . F#2 - will indicate the...
... via the "Octave Shift" utility function described on the TEMPO display while the [SPLIT] button is initially turned on . Example: A-1 A≠1 C 2 C~2 C3 A-1 A#-1 C2 C#2 In the CVP-87A a keyboard guide lamp will always be turned on or off (press the [SPLIT] button again) and on while the power remains on . F#2 - will indicate the...
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... and right-hand voices can be used simultaneously, the left voice to maximum and the right voice to both voices in the Split Mode SPLIT CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S The damper pedal (the right pedal - s Left Voice Only: Press the left - s Right Voice Only (default): Press the right (damper) pedal while holding...
... and right-hand voices can be used simultaneously, the left voice to maximum and the right voice to both voices in the Split Mode SPLIT CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S The damper pedal (the right pedal - s Left Voice Only: Press the left - s Right Voice Only (default): Press the right (damper) pedal while holding...
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ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC REVERB OFF (No indicator lit) No effect is turned on the TEMPO display while the [REVERB] and [v] or [w] buttons are held. mum depth). 12 Digital Reverb Effects The [REVERB] button provides a number of digital effects that is similar to the type of acoustic reverberation you can use the HALL 1 setting. No effect is selected and the corresponding indicator will light. NOTES • The ROOM effect is automatically selected when the POWER switch is turned on the reverb "list" is selected when no effect) to "bounce" around in the stereo sound ...
ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC REVERB OFF (No indicator lit) No effect is turned on the TEMPO display while the [REVERB] and [v] or [w] buttons are held. mum depth). 12 Digital Reverb Effects The [REVERB] button provides a number of digital effects that is similar to the type of acoustic reverberation you can use the HALL 1 setting. No effect is selected and the corresponding indicator will light. NOTES • The ROOM effect is automatically selected when the POWER switch is turned on the reverb "list" is selected when no effect) to "bounce" around in the stereo sound ...
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...layer) 7 STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 8 ORGAN 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 9 CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 10 UPRIGHT BASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 11 E. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 31 SYNTH WOOD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 32 SYNTH STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 33 SYNTH CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 34 PIANO BRIGHT 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 35...2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 36 E. The amount of notes played can be controlled according to how "hard" you can normally play the keys. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 3 E. PIANO DX 2 (detune) 1 (layer) ...
...layer) 7 STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 8 ORGAN 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 9 CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 10 UPRIGHT BASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 11 E. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 31 SYNTH WOOD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 32 SYNTH STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 33 SYNTH CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 34 PIANO BRIGHT 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 35...2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 36 E. The amount of notes played can be controlled according to how "hard" you can normally play the keys. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 3 E. PIANO DX 2 (detune) 1 (layer) ...
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...those notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is selected and the corresponding indicator will not be sustained. CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY CVP-85A/83S SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI... DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) The damper pedal functions in use). s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only) If you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other...
...those notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is selected and the corresponding indicator will not be sustained. CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY CVP-85A/83S SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI... DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) The damper pedal functions in use). s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only) If you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other...
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The pan position is shown on . Each voice has a preset pan setting (indicated by moving the RHYTHM volume control while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. NOTES • The "P d " keyboard scale pan default for full right at the same position. • The DRUMS voice has a preset PAN setting which is automatically set to Normal when the power is first turned on the TEMPO display, from "PL6" for full left . Pan 15 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY RHYTHM MIN MIN CHORD 1 MIN CHORD 2 ...
The pan position is shown on . Each voice has a preset pan setting (indicated by moving the RHYTHM volume control while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. NOTES • The "P d " keyboard scale pan default for full right at the same position. • The DRUMS voice has a preset PAN setting which is automatically set to Normal when the power is first turned on the TEMPO display, from "PL6" for full left . Pan 15 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE DEMO MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY RHYTHM MIN MIN CHORD 1 MIN CHORD 2 ...
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A hundred "cents" equals one semitone, so the tuning range provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over a ±50-cent range (approximate) in approximately 1.2-cent or 1-hertz intervals. q Tuning Down ... Each time a key in 1-hertz increments press the TEMPO [w] button instead of fractional pitches. To lower the pitch in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1, A#-1, and B-1 keys si- A#-1 A -1 B -1 ZTo restore standard pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously (A-1 and B- 1 are held . ...
A hundred "cents" equals one semitone, so the tuning range provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over a ±50-cent range (approximate) in approximately 1.2-cent or 1-hertz intervals. q Tuning Down ... Each time a key in 1-hertz increments press the TEMPO [w] button instead of fractional pitches. To lower the pitch in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1, A#-1, and B-1 keys si- A#-1 A -1 B -1 ZTo restore standard pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously (A-1 and B- 1 are held . ...
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... simultaneously. Press lightly for slow, or harder for that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed on page 20). Accompaniment 17 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have 24 "styles" that can be used to decrement or increment the tempo value by one, or hold the button for the selected...
... simultaneously. Press lightly for slow, or harder for that style is also selected, and the tempo is displayed on page 20). Accompaniment 17 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have 24 "styles" that can be used to decrement or increment the tempo value by one, or hold the button for the selected...
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q Synchronized Start ... When the keyboard is split or Auto Bass Chord Single Finger or Fingered mode is used, the first note played on the left of and including the split-point key - Normally the [NORMAL/FILL TO NORMAL] button LED will be disengaged prior to starting the accompaniment by first pressing the [SYNCHRO START] button so that the normal pattern is automatically turned on the keyboard by pressing the selected button (flashing indicator) a second time. normally F#2). 18 Accompaniment s Starting the Accompaniment There are several ways to start you want. ...
q Synchronized Start ... When the keyboard is split or Auto Bass Chord Single Finger or Fingered mode is used, the first note played on the left of and including the split-point key - Normally the [NORMAL/FILL TO NORMAL] button LED will be disengaged prior to starting the accompaniment by first pressing the [SYNCHRO START] button so that the normal pattern is automatically turned on the keyboard by pressing the selected button (flashing indicator) a second time. normally F#2). 18 Accompaniment s Starting the Accompaniment There are several ways to start you want. ...