Owner's Manual
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...Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova 4 About This Manual 5 Conventions Used in a safe and handy place for future reference. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! q Floppy Disk Blank disk for computers (page 157...[EXIT] Button 15 [DISPLAY HOLD] Button 15 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME 17 [MIXER 17 [EXP.PEDAL 18 Adjusting the Timbre of...
...Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova 4 About This Manual 5 Conventions Used in a safe and handy place for future reference. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! q Floppy Disk Blank disk for computers (page 157...[EXIT] Button 15 [DISPLAY HOLD] Button 15 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME 17 [MIXER 17 [EXP.PEDAL 18 Adjusting the Timbre of...
Owner's Manual
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...below , or to the left or right) are used . CVP-98/96/600 5 5 When this manual. For example, the slider for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. Also the LCD buttons corresponding to these items (directly below ...are indicated in bold characters in this manual in this manual. Operation steps n ¿ p This mark indicates that executing n results in...
...below , or to the left or right) are used . CVP-98/96/600 5 5 When this manual. For example, the slider for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. Also the LCD buttons corresponding to these items (directly below ...are indicated in bold characters in this manual in this manual. Operation steps n ¿ p This mark indicates that executing n results in...
Owner's Manual
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About This Manual s Basic Settings: ...The functions of each function can have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. The Recall function (page 148) lets you can be changed according to... first when turning on the settings of these displays are pressed, the relevant display appears. The basic settings of the Clavinova are set to the basic settings after turning off the power. Some of the Backup function (page 147), you restore... display. These settings and conditions are called the basic settings. Depending on the power. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600
About This Manual s Basic Settings: ...The functions of each function can have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. The Recall function (page 148) lets you can be changed according to... first when turning on the settings of these displays are pressed, the relevant display appears. The basic settings of the Clavinova are set to the basic settings after turning off the power. Some of the Backup function (page 147), you restore... display. These settings and conditions are called the basic settings. Depending on the power. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600
Owner's Manual
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Display Messages For ease of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that the last operation is not effective, valid or appropriate. When set to ON, the last setting of each parameter. • Items ... the next operation, ask for a few minutes. For a list of the Last Settings • For parameters which are retained in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 If the Clavinova is left unused without the power being turned on page 2 in memory even after the power has been turned off . When such...
Display Messages For ease of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that the last operation is not effective, valid or appropriate. When set to ON, the last setting of each parameter. • Items ... the next operation, ask for a few minutes. For a list of the Last Settings • For parameters which are retained in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 If the Clavinova is left unused without the power being turned on page 2 in memory even after the power has been turned off . When such...
Owner's Manual
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...STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG q Voice Types • Clavinova Voices: 133 • XG Voices: 480 • Drum Kit: 12 kits * For a list of the voices, see page 26 in the Reference Manual. * The voices of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass ... selected voice will automatically be retained in each voice group is selected automatically. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 Backing Up the Selected Voice • The last selected voice in memory, even after a few seconds. TONE/ SYNTH...
...STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG q Voice Types • Clavinova Voices: 133 • XG Voices: 480 • Drum Kit: 12 kits * For a list of the voices, see page 26 in the Reference Manual. * The voices of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass ... selected voice will automatically be retained in each voice group is selected automatically. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 Backing Up the Selected Voice • The last selected voice in memory, even after a few seconds. TONE/ SYNTH...
Owner's Manual
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... in the [DRUMS] voice group. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in the Reference Manual for the types of the Drum Kits is selected, only the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed...
... in the [DRUMS] voice group. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in the Reference Manual for the types of the Drum Kits is selected, only the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed...
Owner's Manual
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... features forty special [PIANIST] styles consisting of the Clavinova are divided into eleven groups, and each style group is not in the Reference manual. When not using Auto Accompaniment, only the rhythm part sounds. (For details on page 34 in use with the style. Pop-up Display ... parts included with the Auto Accompaniment feature. (These styles will not sound if Auto Accompaniment is assigned to the previous display after a few seconds. CVP-98/96/600 47 47 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. You can be used as a basis for...
... features forty special [PIANIST] styles consisting of the Clavinova are divided into eleven groups, and each style group is not in the Reference manual. When not using Auto Accompaniment, only the rhythm part sounds. (For details on page 34 in use with the style. Pop-up Display ... parts included with the Auto Accompaniment feature. (These styles will not sound if Auto Accompaniment is assigned to the previous display after a few seconds. CVP-98/96/600 47 47 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. You can be used as a basis for...
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... some minor chords followed by pressing any chord in the left range until the next chord is selected, the Clavinova will produce a chord based on page 50. CVP-98/96/600 59 59 gle Finger or Fingered. However, when indicating minor, seventh or minor seventh chords, it...even after releasing the chord in the right range along with the Auto Accompaniment. A "- - -" indication will appear instead of C, see page 36 in the Reference Manual. • Major • Sixth [6] • Major seventh [M7] • Major seventh flatted fifth [M7 (b5)] • Major seventh sharp eleventh [...
... some minor chords followed by pressing any chord in the left range until the next chord is selected, the Clavinova will produce a chord based on page 50. CVP-98/96/600 59 59 gle Finger or Fingered. However, when indicating minor, seventh or minor seventh chords, it...even after releasing the chord in the right range along with the Auto Accompaniment. A "- - -" indication will appear instead of C, see page 36 in the Reference Manual. • Major • Sixth [6] • Major seventh [M7] • Major seventh flatted fifth [M7 (b5)] • Major seventh sharp eleventh [...
Owner's Manual
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...yourself, the CVP-98/96/600 can play back commercially available disks of Yamaha DOC software, XG software, and Disklavier PianoSoft as well as shown in the disk drive. • The Song Play mode is compatible with the Lyric Display function of the Clavinova. •...CVP-98/96/600 87 87 The Clavinova can play back songs you can also play along on the keyboard with song data software that is not automatically engaged from the disk-related FUNCTION displays, or the CUSTOM STYLE display - CHAPTER 6: Song Control Song Playback In this manual, the recorded music data of your Yamaha...
...yourself, the CVP-98/96/600 can play back commercially available disks of Yamaha DOC software, XG software, and Disklavier PianoSoft as well as shown in the disk drive. • The Song Play mode is compatible with the Lyric Display function of the Clavinova. •...CVP-98/96/600 87 87 The Clavinova can play back songs you can also play along on the keyboard with song data software that is not automatically engaged from the disk-related FUNCTION displays, or the CUSTOM STYLE display - CHAPTER 6: Song Control Song Playback In this manual, the recorded music data of your Yamaha...
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...MAIN] display is not shown. Once the disk has been identified, the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1) appears in the Reference Manual) for information on the disk to be repeated until playback is not engaged, press the [SONG] button. The selected song number, name, current...format file / DOC/ESEQ format file / Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft or XG/ESEQ file / Song data recorded with other CVP models, excepting the CVP-98/96/600 and CVP-94/92. 88 CVP-98/96/600 88 Song Playback The DISK IN USE lamp lights while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. XSelect a song...
...MAIN] display is not shown. Once the disk has been identified, the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1) appears in the Reference Manual) for information on the disk to be repeated until playback is not engaged, press the [SONG] button. The selected song number, name, current...format file / DOC/ESEQ format file / Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft or XG/ESEQ file / Song data recorded with other CVP models, excepting the CVP-98/96/600 and CVP-94/92. 88 CVP-98/96/600 88 Song Playback The DISK IN USE lamp lights while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. XSelect a song...
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...recorded using the Auto Accompaniment function of the CVP-50/70 cannot be played back with song data of the Yamaha XG format (including GM System Level 1) (page 8 in the Reference Manual) or of the CVP-98/96/600 automatically resets for information on the Yamaha Disklavier can be slightly different. Rewind and... is produced during song playback to the section "MIDI and Data Compatibility" (page 8 in the Reference Manual), depending on the playback data. (However, the selected voice allocation on other Clavinovas (CVP-50/70/55/65/75/83S/85A/ 87A/59S/69A/69/79A/89/92/94 and CLP-705)...
...recorded using the Auto Accompaniment function of the CVP-50/70 cannot be played back with song data of the Yamaha XG format (including GM System Level 1) (page 8 in the Reference Manual) or of the CVP-98/96/600 automatically resets for information on the Yamaha Disklavier can be slightly different. Rewind and... is produced during song playback to the section "MIDI and Data Compatibility" (page 8 in the Reference Manual), depending on the playback data. (However, the selected voice allocation on other Clavinovas (CVP-50/70/55/65/75/83S/85A/ 87A/59S/69A/69/79A/89/92/94 and CLP-705)...
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...Refer to floppy disks. Various confirmation, alert, and error messages may appear in the Reference Manual) for information on the messages. Three recording methods are saved as shown in the Reference Manual for information on the amount of a Song A song can be recorded on a single disk... HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- Song Recording The Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you create by the CVP-98/96/ 600 are available: Quick Recording (page 107), which lets you record quickly and easily...
...Refer to floppy disks. Various confirmation, alert, and error messages may appear in the Reference Manual) for information on the messages. Three recording methods are saved as shown in the Reference Manual for information on the amount of a Song A song can be recorded on a single disk... HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- Song Recording The Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you create by the CVP-98/96/ 600 are available: Quick Recording (page 107), which lets you record quickly and easily...
Owner's Manual
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...: Tx&Rx (transmitted/re- For example, you want control change messages not to on page 26 in the Reference Manual. Set it to be started /stopped from the Clavinova to that device. (Control change messages are used for more advanced or detailed MIDI control, or for controls related to... etc. Set SYS EX. See the Voice List on to "Tx&Rx" enable transmission and reception of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 145 145 For example, the Clavinova can be transmitted or received. to enable transmission/reception. Also, the playback of start and stop . ceived), OFF (not ...
...: Tx&Rx (transmitted/re- For example, you want control change messages not to on page 26 in the Reference Manual. Set it to be started /stopped from the Clavinova to that device. (Control change messages are used for more advanced or detailed MIDI control, or for controls related to... etc. Set SYS EX. See the Voice List on to "Tx&Rx" enable transmission and reception of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 145 145 For example, the Clavinova can be transmitted or received. to enable transmission/reception. Also, the playback of start and stop . ceived), OFF (not ...
Owner's Manual
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...or off . The settings of each group. Parameters that are backed up will be retained in the Reference Manual for the specific parameters of groups whose backup settings are set to off will return to the basic settings... (default settings) when the power is turned off. • The basic settings (default settings) for the following groups on the Clavinova. • VOICE SETTING • REVERB/EFFECT • TUNE (master tuning, micro tuning, scale tuning) • PEDAL •...to the list on during this time. The ("*") mark at least once a week. CVP-98/96/600 147 147
...or off . The settings of each group. Parameters that are backed up will be retained in the Reference Manual for the specific parameters of groups whose backup settings are set to off will return to the basic settings... (default settings) when the power is turned off. • The basic settings (default settings) for the following groups on the Clavinova. • VOICE SETTING • REVERB/EFFECT • TUNE (master tuning, micro tuning, scale tuning) • PEDAL •...to the list on during this time. The ("*") mark at least once a week. CVP-98/96/600 147 147
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... prompt will appear. individually or all other settings can be reset to the list on /off settings are recalled. The following parameter groups of the Clavinova can be recalled. • VOICE SETTING • REVERB/EFFECT • TUNE (master tuning, micro tuning, scale tuning) • PEDAL • ACMP...• MIDI SETTING • UTILITY (pop-up data is erased and all the above backup on page 35 in the Reference Manual for a range of each group. 148 148 CVP-98/96/600 Backup Recall (RECALL) Display - Press the w or v buttons or use the data dial or [-/+] buttons to ...
... prompt will appear. individually or all other settings can be reset to the list on /off settings are recalled. The following parameter groups of the Clavinova can be recalled. • VOICE SETTING • REVERB/EFFECT • TUNE (master tuning, micro tuning, scale tuning) • PEDAL • ACMP...• MIDI SETTING • UTILITY (pop-up data is erased and all the above backup on page 35 in the Reference Manual for a range of each group. 148 148 CVP-98/96/600 Backup Recall (RECALL) Display - Press the w or v buttons or use the data dial or [-/+] buttons to ...
Owner's Manual
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...[TO HOST] terminal. Set to the "PC-2" position. Set to "PC-1". Refer to your software owner's manual for information on the computer side. • When using the [TO HOST] terminal of the Clavinova to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the...: 38,400 bps. 156 156 CVP-98/96/600 If the cable is using a standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Connecting to a Personal Computer ○ ○ ○ Although the Clavinova can be set to 1 MHz. To use (refer to your software owner's manual). Set the HOST SELECT switch to...
...[TO HOST] terminal. Set to the "PC-2" position. Set to "PC-1". Refer to your software owner's manual for information on the computer side. • When using the [TO HOST] terminal of the Clavinova to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the...: 38,400 bps. 156 156 CVP-98/96/600 If the cable is using a standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Connecting to a Personal Computer ○ ○ ○ Although the Clavinova can be set to 1 MHz. To use (refer to your software owner's manual). Set the HOST SELECT switch to...
Reference Manual
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...suspect the drive to be at fault, refer the problem to your Yamaha dealer. may be possible on the CVP-98/96/600. If the error occurs a second time, the disk...Set the write-protect tab to abort the formatting process. CVP-98/96/600 2 If you want to the recordable position (page 7 in the Owner's Manual) then try the operation again. This message appears when ...operation again after pressing the OK button. This message appears when data is being transfered between the Clavinova and the disk. ¿ The message disappears automatically when the operation is finished. Press NO ...
...suspect the drive to be at fault, refer the problem to your Yamaha dealer. may be possible on the CVP-98/96/600. If the error occurs a second time, the disk...Set the write-protect tab to abort the formatting process. CVP-98/96/600 2 If you want to the recordable position (page 7 in the Owner's Manual) then try the operation again. This message appears when ...operation again after pressing the OK button. This message appears when data is being transfered between the Clavinova and the disk. ¿ The message disappears automatically when the operation is finished. Press NO ...
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...overwrite the original file with new data, or press CANCEL to convert the data for recording/editing on the CVP-94/92/98/96/600. A button that has more files than the CVP-94/92/98/96/600. ¿ Press YES to abort the operation. Messages A 2DD and a 2HD disk can ...of commercially available software or data recorded on Clavinovas other than the disk is first inserted. (See page 137 in the current mode has been pressed. q Song Copy Related Messages This message informs you to specify the song number in the Owner's Manual.) 3 CVP-98/96/600 When copying a song from the...
...overwrite the original file with new data, or press CANCEL to convert the data for recording/editing on the CVP-94/92/98/96/600. A button that has more files than the CVP-94/92/98/96/600. ¿ Press YES to abort the operation. Messages A 2DD and a 2HD disk can ...of commercially available software or data recorded on Clavinovas other than the disk is first inserted. (See page 137 in the current mode has been pressed. q Song Copy Related Messages This message informs you to specify the song number in the Owner's Manual.) 3 CVP-98/96/600 When copying a song from the...
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... on both the Clavinova and the computer, and check the cable connection...switch. As long as the Clavinova is regularly used when performing conversion... file. (See page 82 in the Owner's Manual.) Some Style Files are too large to be handled...'s Manual.) q Other Messages This message appears when the host computer is not turned on first, then the Clavinova,... page 147 in the Owner's Manual.) A problem has been detected in the Owner's Manual.) q Style File Load Related ...data conversion using a commercially available head cleaning disk. 5 CVP-98/96/600 Press CANCEL to return to which the data was...
... on both the Clavinova and the computer, and check the cable connection...switch. As long as the Clavinova is regularly used when performing conversion... file. (See page 82 in the Owner's Manual.) Some Style Files are too large to be handled...'s Manual.) q Other Messages This message appears when the host computer is not turned on first, then the Clavinova,... page 147 in the Owner's Manual.) A problem has been detected in the Owner's Manual.) q Style File Load Related ...data conversion using a commercially available head cleaning disk. 5 CVP-98/96/600 Press CANCEL to return to which the data was...
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...). The brightness may be changed by using the [CONTRAST] control. (See page 15 in the Owner's Manual.) The damper pedal has no cause for the CVP-98/96.) Auto Accompaniment or disk play Auto Accompaniment is low. The [DISPLAY HOLD] lamp is not connected....CVP-98/96/600 6 The [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] is set to "EXT.". Local Control is low. Set MIDI Sync to "INT.". (See page 144 in the Owner's Manual.) The sound of the Auto Accompaniment or disk playback is too bright or too dark to off. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The power of the Clavinova...
...). The brightness may be changed by using the [CONTRAST] control. (See page 15 in the Owner's Manual.) The damper pedal has no cause for the CVP-98/96.) Auto Accompaniment or disk play Auto Accompaniment is low. The [DISPLAY HOLD] lamp is not connected....CVP-98/96/600 6 The [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] is set to "EXT.". Local Control is low. Set MIDI Sync to "INT.". (See page 144 in the Owner's Manual.) The sound of the Auto Accompaniment or disk playback is too bright or too dark to off. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The power of the Clavinova...