Owner's Manual
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...hands. q 2-track digital recorder lets you record and play on locale) q Dust Cover (CLP-820S only) 4 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Included Accessories q Owner's Manual q Bench (included or optional depending on the key- q Stereo sampling of the acoustic ...feature with variable tempo facilitates practice. vanced music software. provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. Introduction Thank you play back anything you for later reference. * The models CLP-880M, ...
...hands. q 2-track digital recorder lets you record and play on locale) q Dust Cover (CLP-820S only) 4 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Included Accessories q Owner's Manual q Bench (included or optional depending on the key- q Stereo sampling of the acoustic ...feature with variable tempo facilitates practice. vanced music software. provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. Introduction Thank you play back anything you for later reference. * The models CLP-880M, ...
Owner's Manual
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... (except for CLP-820S). 2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY EFFECT...TOUCH GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. The Control Panel CLP-820/820S MASTER VOLUME MAX 4 DEMO MIN 2 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-840 MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW 3 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-860 MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW ...
... (except for CLP-820S). 2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY EFFECT...TOUCH GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. The Control Panel CLP-820/820S MASTER VOLUME MAX 4 DEMO MIN 2 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-840 MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW 3 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-860 MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the currently selected voice. their "-/NO" and "+/YES" functions). ^ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder, letting you record and play on and off. See page 21 for details. 9 Voice Selectors & [VARIATION] Button Simply press any of... pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Soft/Sostenuto pedal CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 7 See page 18 for extra depth and expressive power. corder function. page 27. # [FUNCTION] Button This button accesses a range of the Clavinova to match your sound greater depth and animation. 8 [TOUCH]...
... of the currently selected voice. their "-/NO" and "+/YES" functions). ^ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder, letting you record and play on and off. See page 21 for details. 9 Voice Selectors & [VARIATION] Button Simply press any of... pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Soft/Sostenuto pedal CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 7 See page 18 for extra depth and expressive power. corder function. page 27. # [FUNCTION] Button This button accesses a range of the Clavinova to match your sound greater depth and animation. 8 [TOUCH]...
Owner's Manual
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...in here for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. Reverb and effect (CLP-880/860/ 840) functions will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use with an external tone generator module such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can ... The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from the AUX IN jacks is not controlled by the Clavinova (e.g. Use the volume control on the external audio equipment to adjust the level. 3 ...
...in here for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or recording equipment. Reverb and effect (CLP-880/860/ 840) functions will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use with an external tone generator module such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can ... The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from the AUX IN jacks is not controlled by the Clavinova (e.g. Use the volume control on the external audio equipment to adjust the level. 3 ...
Owner's Manual
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...880/860/840/820/820S 11 Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On After making sure that the Clavinova's AC ...cord is turned ON, one of the voice selectors. Then, when you play the keys. CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO Select a Voice ... ROCK PIANO E. Use the [VARIATION] button to match the pin configuration of notes played can add or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840... ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS VARIATION BRILLIANCE BRIGHT MELLOW Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of the AC...
...880/860/840/820/820S 11 Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On After making sure that the Clavinova's AC ...cord is turned ON, one of the voice selectors. Then, when you play the keys. CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO Select a Voice ... ROCK PIANO E. Use the [VARIATION] button to match the pin configuration of notes played can add or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840... ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS VARIATION BRILLIANCE BRIGHT MELLOW Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of the AC...
Owner's Manual
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... start playback of the demo tunes. PIANO 1 E. NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to engage the demo mode - PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS DEMO Engage the Demo Mode Press the [DEMO] button to... the voice selector of the selected voice selector button will flash during playback by that voice selector button. (If you can start playback of the Clavinova's voices. You can select and play mode. 12 CLP-880/860...
... start playback of the demo tunes. PIANO 1 E. NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to engage the demo mode - PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS DEMO Engage the Demo Mode Press the [DEMO] button to... the voice selector of the selected voice selector button will flash during playback by that voice selector button. (If you can start playback of the Clavinova's voices. You can select and play mode. 12 CLP-880/860...
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... Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 E. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to engaging the dual mode. • [EFFECT] in the Dual Mode Depending upon the conditions one voice...
... Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 E. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to engaging the dual mode. • [EFFECT] in the Dual Mode Depending upon the conditions one voice...
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...Octave Shift 31 • Right Voice Effect Depth 31 • Left Voice Effect Depth 31 • Damper Range 31 • Reset 31 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 17 SPLIT ZZ ANO ROCK PIANO E. While the [SPLIT] button is held ). pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [... to the Right Voice only. • [REVERB] in the split mode. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the Right Voice will be changed while in the split mode. (The Right Voice can change the split point to...
...Octave Shift 31 • Right Voice Effect Depth 31 • Left Voice Effect Depth 31 • Damper Range 31 • Reset 31 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 17 SPLIT ZZ ANO ROCK PIANO E. While the [SPLIT] button is held ). pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [... to the Right Voice only. • [REVERB] in the split mode. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the Right Voice will be changed while in the split mode. (The Right Voice can change the split point to...
Owner's Manual
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... the display). NOTE • The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instrumentalist. Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences. HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED...or down or up or down one octave) through 127. C7 range of a singer or other than "0" is 64. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 When the FIXED type is held (the current volume level appears on the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is selected...
... the display). NOTE • The [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instrumentalist. Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences. HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED...or down or up or down one octave) through 127. C7 range of a singer or other than "0" is 64. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 When the FIXED type is held (the current volume level appears on the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is selected...
Owner's Manual
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... the default pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously. In terms of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. Pitch control is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz. C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. C Release the A-1, ... tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simulta- X Press any key between C3 and B3. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys. Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display while the tuning is decreased by approximately 0.2 ...
... the default pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously. In terms of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. Pitch control is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz. C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. C Release the A-1, ... tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simulta- X Press any key between C3 and B3. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys. Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display while the tuning is decreased by approximately 0.2 ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The selected tempo will appear on , the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 METRONOME Beat indicator METRONOME SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES The Metronome The metronome sound is lit) can be recalled by pressing the [METRONOME... The tempo of the metronome can be set the beat to 280 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO t/s] buttons. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is held). You can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in the Function mode-page 33.
...the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The selected tempo will appear on , the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 METRONOME Beat indicator METRONOME SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES The Metronome The metronome sound is lit) can be recalled by pressing the [METRONOME... The tempo of the metronome can be set the beat to 280 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO t/s] buttons. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is held). You can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in the Function mode-page 33.
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...you like. The recorder actually records the following data: s Entire Song q Tempo q Time signature (beat) q Reverb type (including OFF) q Effect type (CLP-880/860/840) s Individual Tracks q Notes played q Voice selection q Voice variation q Dual mode voices q Split mode voices (CLP-880/860) q Damper pedal q Soft pedal q ...track. • When the record mode is engaged the amount of another, using the dual or split mode). Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you play on the keyboard and then play along with (or voices if you...
...you like. The recorder actually records the following data: s Entire Song q Tempo q Time signature (beat) q Reverb type (including OFF) q Effect type (CLP-880/860/840) s Individual Tracks q Notes played q Voice selection q Voice variation q Dual mode voices q Split mode voices (CLP-880/860) q Damper pedal q Soft pedal q ...track. • When the record mode is engaged the amount of another, using the dual or split mode). Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you play on the keyboard and then play along with (or voices if you...
Owner's Manual
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...indicate that point will begin to erase, and then pressing the [START/STOP] button twice without recording any data. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 The record track indicator will be changed after changes have been made in step 1 of the recording procedure are .... RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. If you want to flash when recorder memory is finished by the Clavinova. Using the Recorder RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Start Recording Recording will start and stop recording via the "Left ...
...indicate that point will begin to erase, and then pressing the [START/STOP] button twice without recording any data. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 The record track indicator will be changed after changes have been made in step 1 of the recording procedure are .... RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. If you want to flash when recorder memory is finished by the Clavinova. Using the Recorder RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Start Recording Recording will start and stop recording via the "Left ...
Owner's Manual
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...YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. The functions are categorized in the Function mode, but the Function mode must be engaged before the Split mode (CLP-880/860) can... be engaged. V Set the function as follows: CLP-840/ CLP-880/ 820/820S 860 F1 F1 Tuning 28 F2 F2 Scale 28 F3 F3 Dual Mode Functions 29 - B Press the [FUNCTION] button so ...
...YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. The functions are categorized in the Function mode, but the Function mode must be engaged before the Split mode (CLP-880/860) can... be engaged. V Set the function as follows: CLP-840/ CLP-880/ 820/820S 860 F1 F1 Tuning 28 F2 F2 Scale 28 F3 F3 Dual Mode Functions 29 - B Press the [FUNCTION] button so ...
Owner's Manual
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... the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to the A3 note's Hz). F2.1: Scale ...In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you want the previously selected tuning to recall the default settings "C". ", press the [+/YES] button to engage the scale... (the first time the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S "F~"). The Function Mode F1 Tuning In addition to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning). After selecting "F1", use...
... the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to the A3 note's Hz). F2.1: Scale ...In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you want the previously selected tuning to recall the default settings "C". ", press the [+/YES] button to engage the scale... (the first time the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S "F~"). The Function Mode F1 Tuning In addition to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning). After selecting "F1", use...
Owner's Manual
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...fairly sophisticated MIDI systems. After selecting "F7Y. A sequence recorder can cause data errors. When the MIDI IN recorded data is played back, the Clavinova automatically "plays" the recorded performance in order to create "systems" of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a...as listed below will have (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) been implemented to receive on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S ", press the [+/YES] button to engage the MIDI ...
...fairly sophisticated MIDI systems. After selecting "F7Y. A sequence recorder can cause data errors. When the MIDI IN recorded data is played back, the Clavinova automatically "plays" the recorded performance in order to create "systems" of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a...as listed below will have (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) been implemented to receive on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S ", press the [+/YES] button to engage the MIDI ...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; In the dual mode first voice data is transmitted on channels 1 and 2. F7.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ... CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 A "Multi-timbre" receive mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception on its set to "OFF". • Demo/...setting: transmit = "1"; There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing the Clavinova to MIDI program change number whenever one of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does...
...8226; In the dual mode first voice data is transmitted on channels 1 and 2. F7.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ... CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 A "Multi-timbre" receive mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception on its set to "OFF". • Demo/...setting: transmit = "1"; There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing the Clavinova to MIDI program change number whenever one of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be selected on the corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does...
Owner's Manual
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...is engaged. • No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The range is not affected). F7.7/F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit This function causes all data stored in operation or the Function mode ...the MIDI Data Format on playback. The pitch of the Clavinova itself is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other controls can be used with the Clavinova, refer to or from instruments of the same type. ...
...is engaged. • No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The range is not affected). F7.7/F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit This function causes all data stored in operation or the Function mode ...the MIDI Data Format on playback. The pitch of the Clavinova itself is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other controls can be used with the Clavinova, refer to or from instruments of the same type. ...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the power off on which port your software owner's manual). Connecting to a Personal Computer Although the Clavinova can be set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Set the HOST SELECT switch to make other music applications without the need for sequencing and other... MIDI interface settings on the computer side, depending on first, then the Clavinova, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application...
... turn the power off on which port your software owner's manual). Connecting to a Personal Computer Although the Clavinova can be set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Set the HOST SELECT switch to make other music applications without the need for sequencing and other... MIDI interface settings on the computer side, depending on first, then the Clavinova, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the computer side. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 q "PC-2" Cable Connections MINI DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 8 5 • 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin D-... a 31,250 bps. IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the RS-232C port on your software owner's manual for information on any settings you might have to a personal computer using a ...
Refer to your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the computer side. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 q "PC-2" Cable Connections MINI DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 8 5 • 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin D-... a 31,250 bps. IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the RS-232C port on your software owner's manual for information on any settings you might have to a personal computer using a ...