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...) 4 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for direct connection to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in 4 stages - Introduction Thank you play back anything you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument... that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most of all other voices.
...) 4 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for direct connection to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in 4 stages - Introduction Thank you play back anything you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument... that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most of all other voices.
Owner's Manual
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...page 12 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 1 E. PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC ...voice selector LED will light, and the power indicator located below the left end of the Clavinova's voices. PIANO 1 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...
...page 12 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 1 E. PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC ...voice selector LED will light, and the power indicator located below the left end of the Clavinova's voices. PIANO 1 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...
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...buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of the metronome sound. See page 20 for details. 7 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840) This button selects a number of effects which can give your sound greater depth and animation. 8 [TOUCH] Button The [TOUCH] button makes it easy...function as well as the playback tempo of the currently selected voice. The Control Panel 5 [TRANSPOSE] Button The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals). 6 [REVERB] Button The [REVERB] button selects ...
...buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of the metronome sound. See page 20 for details. 7 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840) This button selects a number of effects which can give your sound greater depth and animation. 8 [TOUCH] Button The [TOUCH] button makes it easy...function as well as the playback tempo of the currently selected voice. The Control Panel 5 [TRANSPOSE] Button The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals). 6 [REVERB] Button The [REVERB] button selects ...
Owner's Manual
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...external audio equipment to adjust the level. 3 PEDAL Jack This terminal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. See page 38 for a separate MIDI interface. The stereo outputs from an external MIDI device... (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any of...
...external audio equipment to adjust the level. 3 PEDAL Jack This terminal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. See page 38 for a separate MIDI interface. The stereo outputs from an external MIDI device... (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any of...
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... 19) and the [BRILLIANCE] control (page 19). PIANO 1 E. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 11 PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS VARIATION BRILLIANCE BRIGHT MELLOW Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can add... or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840) and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) as required. The amount of the current voice...
... 19) and the [BRILLIANCE] control (page 19). PIANO 1 E. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 11 PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS VARIATION BRILLIANCE BRIGHT MELLOW Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can add... or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840) and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) as required. The amount of the current voice...
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... each of all in sequence, or in random order. the voice selector indicators will appear on the LED display. You can start playback of the Clavinova's voices. NOTE • The demo or piano song mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page 24) is in use. • No MIDI ...reception occurs in sequence. NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to engage the demo mode - You can stop playback at any other voice demo tune during playback, and "- - -" will flash in the demo/piano song...
... each of all in sequence, or in random order. the voice selector indicators will appear on the LED display. You can start playback of the Clavinova's voices. NOTE • The demo or piano song mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page 24) is in use. • No MIDI ...reception occurs in sequence. NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to engage the demo mode - You can stop playback at any other voice demo tune during playback, and "- - -" will flash in the demo/piano song...
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... button can change the depth value for each voice as the 1st Voice (the other dual-mode functions, listed below. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to produce a better "blend". PIAN Voice numbering priority 123456 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. The [STRINGS... Voice Octave Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S JAZZ IANO ROCK PIANO E. NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be applied to the normal single-...
... button can change the depth value for each voice as the 1st Voice (the other dual-mode functions, listed below. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to produce a better "blend". PIAN Voice numbering priority 123456 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. The [STRINGS... Voice Octave Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S JAZZ IANO ROCK PIANO E. NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be applied to the normal single-...
Owner's Manual
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...the right hand. You can be changed while in the Split Mode Depending upon the conditions, one with an upper "~". Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of (and including) a specified "split point" key, while the Right Voice is set at the F#2 ...Shift 31 • Right Voice Effect Depth 31 • Left Voice Effect Depth 31 • Damper Range 31 • Reset 31 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 17 Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button - NOTE •...
...the right hand. You can be changed while in the Split Mode Depending upon the conditions, one with an upper "~". Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of (and including) a specified "split point" key, while the Right Voice is set at the F#2 ...Shift 31 • Right Voice Effect Depth 31 • Left Voice Effect Depth 31 • Damper Range 31 • Reset 31 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 17 Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button - NOTE •...
Owner's Manual
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... the [TOUCH] button is selected. • Notes below and above the A-1 ... The amount of 12 semitones (i.e. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 can be selected to a maximum of transposition appears on the display). MEDIUM The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly "standard" ... or other than "0" is pressed). Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova sound one octave). This is "0". Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to the range of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in semitone intervals up one octave higher and lower, respectively....
... the [TOUCH] button is selected. • Notes below and above the A-1 ... The amount of 12 semitones (i.e. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 can be selected to a maximum of transposition appears on the display). MEDIUM The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly "standard" ... or other than "0" is pressed). Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova sound one octave). This is "0". Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to the range of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in semitone intervals up one octave higher and lower, respectively....
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... in approximately 1 Hz increments. neously. Value 440.0 440.2 440.4 440.6 440.8 NOTE • An alternative tuning method is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall standard tuning...A3 = 440 Hz). Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display while the tuning is being adjusted. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S C Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Tuning Down ...Z To tune down or up,...
... in approximately 1 Hz increments. neously. Value 440.0 440.2 440.4 440.6 440.8 NOTE • An alternative tuning method is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall standard tuning...A3 = 440 Hz). Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display while the tuning is being adjusted. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S C Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Tuning Down ...Z To tune down or up,...
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... the [t] and [s] buttons. The selected tempo will appear on , the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is held). SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of the metronome can be set from 32 to adjust the tempo...section) can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the Function mode-page 33. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 METRONOME Beat indicator METRONOME SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES The Metronome The metronome sound is alternately turned on the LED display while ...
... the [t] and [s] buttons. The selected tempo will appear on , the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is held). SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of the metronome can be set from 32 to adjust the tempo...section) can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the Function mode-page 33. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 METRONOME Beat indicator METRONOME SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES The Metronome The metronome sound is alternately turned on the LED display while ...
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... to record with a previously-recorded track. You might also want to set the volume and tempo controls. Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you want to record on a different track, press the appropriate track button.... 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 ...
... to record with a previously-recorded track. You might also want to set the volume and tempo controls. Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you want to record on a different track, press the appropriate track button.... 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 ...
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... ready mode and register the changes. Erasing a Single Track All data can record up to that it now contains data. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 If the memory becomes full during recording, " FUL" will appear on the display and recording will stop automatically. (All ... of which will start and stop recording. The indicator of the recorded track will glow green 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 begin to indicate that point will...
... ready mode and register the changes. Erasing a Single Track All data can record up to that it now contains data. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 If the memory becomes full during recording, " FUL" will appear on the display and recording will stop automatically. (All ... of which will start and stop recording. The indicator of the recorded track will glow green 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 begin to indicate that point will...
Owner's Manual
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...first time. B Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. F4 Split Mode Functions 30 F4 - 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 - NOTE • Functions cannot be engaged...] (sub-mode) Use FUNCTION [] Press [-/NO] or [+/YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. The Function Mode The [FUNCTION] button provides access to select the desired sub-function. Left Pedal Mode 32 -
...first time. B Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. F4 Split Mode Functions 30 F4 - 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 - NOTE • Functions cannot be engaged...] (sub-mode) Use FUNCTION [] Press [-/NO] or [+/YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. The Function Mode The [FUNCTION] button provides access to select the desired sub-function. Left Pedal Mode 32 -
Owner's Manual
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...in a more modern context. The overall tuning range is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S F2.2: Base Note ...Unlike Equal Temperament tuning, these classic tunings must be accomplished via the F1 function. Value 440.0 440... key will appear on the LED display by a low bar if flat (e.g. "F~"). 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 be based. Tenths of a Hertz are : 1: Equal Temperament 2: Pure Major 3: ...
...in a more modern context. The overall tuning range is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S F2.2: Base Note ...Unlike Equal Temperament tuning, these classic tunings must be accomplished via the F1 function. Value 440.0 440... key will appear on the LED display by a low bar if flat (e.g. "F~"). 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 be based. Tenths of a Hertz are : 1: Equal Temperament 2: Pure Major 3: ...
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...MIDI function submode, then use the FUNCTION [] buttons to select the desired MIDI function, as listed below will have (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) been implemented to allow it possible to create "systems" of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone ...keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will respond only to receive on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S DOU-10 The examples given above really only scratch the surface. Never use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI ...
...MIDI function submode, then use the FUNCTION [] buttons to select the desired MIDI function, as listed below will have (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) been implemented to allow it possible to create "systems" of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone ...keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will respond only to receive on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S DOU-10 The examples given above really only scratch the surface. Never use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI ...
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...reception "On" or "OFF". Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to select the desired transmit or receive channel. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 Select "1-2" for proper data transfer. "Local Control" refers to be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the MIDI OUT... AUX IN OUT PUT MIDI L R R L IN Clavinova keyboard controls its voices is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connec- NOTE • For information on program change numbers for example, Local Control should...
...reception "On" or "OFF". Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to select the desired transmit or receive channel. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 Select "1-2" for proper data transfer. "Local Control" refers to be turned OFF, however, so that , normally, the MIDI OUT... AUX IN OUT PUT MIDI L R R L IN Clavinova keyboard controls its voices is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connec- NOTE • For information on program change numbers for example, Local Control should...
Owner's Manual
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... or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to transmit the panel/status data. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data... Bulk data dump will not function when the recorder is in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 which will be used with the Clavinova, refer to the MIDI Data Format on page 43. NOTE • See page 44 for example, the...
... or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to transmit the panel/status data. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data... Bulk data dump will not function when the recorder is in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 which will be used with the Clavinova, refer to the MIDI Data Format on page 43. NOTE • See page 44 for example, the...
Owner's Manual
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...". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S q "Mac" Cable Connections MINI DIN 1 8-PIN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • 8-pin system peripheral cable. • Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps. 2 (HSK i) 1 (HSK 0) 5 (RxD-) 4 GND 3 (TxD-) 8 (RxD+) 7 (GP i) 6 (TxD+) MINI DIN 8-PIN NOTE • When using the [TO HOST] terminal of the Clavinova, first turn the power of...
...". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S q "Mac" Cable Connections MINI DIN 1 8-PIN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • 8-pin system peripheral cable. • Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps. 2 (HSK i) 1 (HSK 0) 5 (RxD-) 4 GND 3 (TxD-) 8 (RxD+) 7 (GP i) 6 (TxD+) MINI DIN 8-PIN NOTE • When using the [TO HOST] terminal of the Clavinova, first turn the power of...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to make on your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the World Wide Web, . CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connecting to the RS-232C port on the computer... side. All other trademarks are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows is the registered trademark of the Clavinova to...
...8226; When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to make on your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the World Wide Web, . CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connecting to the RS-232C port on the computer... side. All other trademarks are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows is the registered trademark of the Clavinova to...