Owner's Manual
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... presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this type of battery. Disposal Notice: Should this page and those indicated in place. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are not covered by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that our products and the production methods used to perform the replacement. Product performance and/or safety standards may be aware...
... presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this type of battery. Disposal Notice: Should this page and those indicated in place. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are not covered by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that our products and the production methods used to perform the replacement. Product performance and/or safety standards may be aware...
Owner's Manual
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... any electrical or electronic prod- For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 6. Placement of producing sound levels that objects do not interfere with the components supplied or; The power supply cord has been damaged; or c. fier and headphones or speaker/s, may have benches and/or acces- DO NOT operate for a 25' cord (or less) is not recommended! Some of time at a high volume level...
... any electrical or electronic prod- For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. 6. Placement of producing sound levels that objects do not interfere with the components supplied or; The power supply cord has been damaged; or c. fier and headphones or speaker/s, may have benches and/or acces- DO NOT operate for a 25' cord (or less) is not recommended! Some of time at a high volume level...
Owner's Manual
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... Key Tuning 45 u5: Load Individual Key Tuning 46 u6: Quantize Song Data 46 MIDI Functions 47 s Send and Receive Channel Select .... 47 s Local Control ON/OFF 48 s Program Change ON/OFF 48 s Control Change ON/OFF 48 s The Multi-Timbre Mode 49 s The Split Send Mode 49 s MIDI Clock Select 50 s Panel Data Send 50 s MIDI Transpose Transmit 50 s The Clavinova Common Voice Mode 50 The Connectors 51 Troubleshooting 52 Options 52 Index 53 Assembly i MIDI Data Format vii Specifications xi Fingering Chart xii MIDI Implementation Chart...
... Key Tuning 45 u5: Load Individual Key Tuning 46 u6: Quantize Song Data 46 MIDI Functions 47 s Send and Receive Channel Select .... 47 s Local Control ON/OFF 48 s Program Change ON/OFF 48 s Control Change ON/OFF 48 s The Multi-Timbre Mode 49 s The Split Send Mode 49 s MIDI Clock Select 50 s Panel Data Send 50 s MIDI Transpose Transmit 50 s The Clavinova Common Voice Mode 50 The Connectors 51 Troubleshooting 52 Options 52 Index 53 Assembly i MIDI Data Format vii Specifications xi Fingering Chart xii MIDI Implementation Chart...
Owner's Manual
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... position. Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use s Never open the Clavinova cabinet and touch or tamper with the internal circuitry. If this is the case, do not attempt to save Performance Memory songs from the disk drive: • To eject a floppy disk, press the eject button slowly as far as you copy your recorded songs to protect the keyboard (CVP-87A and CVP-85A), or cover the instrument with both the disk and the FDD...
... position. Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use s Never open the Clavinova cabinet and touch or tamper with the internal circuitry. If this is the case, do not attempt to save Performance Memory songs from the disk drive: • To eject a floppy disk, press the eject button slowly as far as you copy your recorded songs to protect the keyboard (CVP-87A and CVP-85A), or cover the instrument with both the disk and the FDD...
Owner's Manual
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...STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL q Master Volume ... q Expression Control (CVP-87A only) ... expression doesn't affect the auto-accompaniment sound or disk playback). this is used to control...
...STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL q Master Volume ... q Expression Control (CVP-87A only) ... expression doesn't affect the auto-accompaniment sound or disk playback). this is used to control...
Owner's Manual
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... STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) The damper pedal functions in use). The left-pedal SOSTENUTO function cannot be selected via the "Damper Pedal Mode" utility function...
... STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) The damper pedal functions in use). The left-pedal SOSTENUTO function cannot be selected via the "Damper Pedal Mode" utility function...
Owner's Manual
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... BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL MIDI/ TRANSPOSE -2 TEMPO q Use the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons to select the desired degree of a singer or other instrumentalist. The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it easier to play in...
... BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL MIDI/ TRANSPOSE -2 TEMPO q Use the TEMPO [v] and [w] buttons to select the desired degree of a singer or other instrumentalist. The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it easier to play in...
Owner's Manual
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... occurs at any key by using ABC. NOTES • Some styles may be engaged if Solo Styleplay is turned on . F#2 - The sound of the silent part can be restored by changing the setting of the keyboard can be independently controlled by pressing the desired key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. The volume of the corresponding volume control - NOTES • The Dual or SPLIT mode can be used with the melody...
... occurs at any key by using ABC. NOTES • Some styles may be engaged if Solo Styleplay is turned on . F#2 - The sound of the silent part can be restored by changing the setting of the keyboard can be independently controlled by pressing the desired key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. The volume of the corresponding volume control - NOTES • The Dual or SPLIT mode can be used with the melody...
Owner's Manual
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... STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Automatic Performance ZInsert a Disk Orchestra Disk ...Insert the DISK ORCHESTRA disk into place and the disk lamp will stop automatically. NOTES • You can...
... STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL s Automatic Performance ZInsert a Disk Orchestra Disk ...Insert the DISK ORCHESTRA disk into place and the disk lamp will stop automatically. NOTES • You can...
Owner's Manual
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... button is automatically switched to resume play back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft™ disks, disks containing Yamaha ESEQ format sequence data, and disks containing songs recorded in this case the playback voice will not operate if the guide, phrase repeat, or all types of disks (the keyboard voice can be controlled): BASS CHORD 2 CHORD 1 RHYTHM Track 3 Tracks 1 & 2 Tracks 4 ... 14 Track 15 When playing General MIDI Files the Clavinova's internal tone generator is held for example, record your own [RIGHT/1TR] and [LEFT/2TR] parts. s Playing...
... button is automatically switched to resume play back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft™ disks, disks containing Yamaha ESEQ format sequence data, and disks containing songs recorded in this case the playback voice will not operate if the guide, phrase repeat, or all types of disks (the keyboard voice can be controlled): BASS CHORD 2 CHORD 1 RHYTHM Track 3 Tracks 1 & 2 Tracks 4 ... 14 Track 15 When playing General MIDI Files the Clavinova's internal tone generator is held for example, record your own [RIGHT/1TR] and [LEFT/2TR] parts. s Playing...
Owner's Manual
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Performance Memory 33 BSelect the Track(s) to record the rhythm sound. If you will be recorded on the keyboard is pressed or the [START/STOP] button is pressed (see page 18 for Each Track • Voice* • Dual Voice* • Split Voice* • Volume* (Not change - • Reverb Type* able during recording) • Reverb Depth* • ABC Volume* • Tempo* • Solo Styleplay Mode (Not • Intro Mode (Not changeable during recording) changeable during recording) •...
Performance Memory 33 BSelect the Track(s) to record the rhythm sound. If you will be recorded on the keyboard is pressed or the [START/STOP] button is pressed (see page 18 for Each Track • Voice* • Dual Voice* • Split Voice* • Volume* (Not change - • Reverb Type* able during recording) • Reverb Depth* • ABC Volume* • Tempo* • Solo Styleplay Mode (Not • Intro Mode (Not changeable during recording) changeable during recording) •...
Owner's Manual
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... adjusted by engaging the record mode for the new track. Individual track reverb depth can be adjusted by using the BASS volume while holding the [REVERB] button, and the overall reverb depth can be completely erased by engaging the record mode, turning ABC on , set to its place. q Erasing the Tracks Individual tracks - Also note that the tempo, reverb type, style, style variation, fill-in its minimum position. To record a new track: ZSelect a Voice ...Select a voice and other data...
... adjusted by engaging the record mode for the new track. Individual track reverb depth can be adjusted by using the BASS volume while holding the [REVERB] button, and the overall reverb depth can be completely erased by engaging the record mode, turning ABC on , set to its place. q Erasing the Tracks Individual tracks - Also note that the tempo, reverb type, style, style variation, fill-in its minimum position. To record a new track: ZSelect a Voice ...Select a voice and other data...
Owner's Manual
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... recording. • Initial panel settings will not be recorded on the keyboard and other device. NOTES • The playback voice cannot be changed ). In this mode all tracks will start and stop automatically. NOTES • Please note that was recorded without ABC, however, these volume controls have the following track assignments. RHYTHM: RHYTHM track CHORD 1: 4 - 10 tracks CHORD 2: 1 & 2 tracks BASS: 3 track q Multi-timbre Recording via the keyboard can also be changed when playing back Performance Memory data (the voice played via MIDI Data...
... recording. • Initial panel settings will not be recorded on the keyboard and other device. NOTES • The playback voice cannot be changed ). In this mode all tracks will start and stop automatically. NOTES • Please note that was recorded without ABC, however, these volume controls have the following track assignments. RHYTHM: RHYTHM track CHORD 1: 4 - 10 tracks CHORD 2: 1 & 2 tracks BASS: 3 track q Multi-timbre Recording via the keyboard can also be changed when playing back Performance Memory data (the voice played via MIDI Data...
Owner's Manual
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... METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... Produces a fairly "standard" keyboard response. 3: Hard. TEMPO POSE] button to a wide range of functions and features. U1: Touch Sensitivity...
... METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... Produces a fairly "standard" keyboard response. 3: Hard. TEMPO POSE] button to a wide range of functions and features. U1: Touch Sensitivity...
Owner's Manual
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... using the Utility Mode 2 "Save Individual Key Tuning" and "Load Individual Key Tuning" functions (pages 45 and 46). NOTES • The Rhythm, Chord 1, Chord 2, and Bass volume setting (1) is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is turned on. • The Individual Key Tuning data can be changed as labelled on the Clavinova panel. Remember to lower the pitch of a key. To exit from the standard pitch. n: Style tempo switching OFF - NOTES • Style tempo switching is automatically turned ON (Y) whenever the POWER switch...
... using the Utility Mode 2 "Save Individual Key Tuning" and "Load Individual Key Tuning" functions (pages 45 and 46). NOTES • The Rhythm, Chord 1, Chord 2, and Bass volume setting (1) is automatically selected whenever the POWER switch is turned on. • The Individual Key Tuning data can be changed as labelled on the Clavinova panel. Remember to lower the pitch of a key. To exit from the standard pitch. n: Style tempo switching OFF - NOTES • Style tempo switching is automatically turned ON (Y) whenever the POWER switch...
Owner's Manual
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... BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... Utility Mode 2 Function number NOTES • You can release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button once the conversion has started, and the conversion will be played back...
... BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL ZSelect a Utility Function ... Utility Mode 2 Function number NOTES • You can release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button once the conversion has started, and the conversion will be played back...
Owner's Manual
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... a Song Number Make sure that already contains performance memory data. The Save Individual Key Tuning function will automatically be saved to begin saving the tuning settings. Utility Mode 2 45 u2: Save Panel Settings This function saves the current settings of all panel controls to disk. u3: Load Panel Settings This function reloads the panel settings saved to one song file on the disk. Panel settings can then be exited when the data has been loaded. The panel settings are saved to . The Load Panel Settings function will automatically be reloaded at any time...
... a Song Number Make sure that already contains performance memory data. The Save Individual Key Tuning function will automatically be saved to begin saving the tuning settings. Utility Mode 2 45 u2: Save Panel Settings This function saves the current settings of all panel controls to disk. u3: Load Panel Settings This function reloads the panel settings saved to one song file on the disk. Panel settings can then be exited when the data has been loaded. The panel settings are saved to . The Load Panel Settings function will automatically be reloaded at any time...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL The available settings and procedure for proper data transfer (there are accessed by "ALL" on all 16 MIDI channels. Multi-Timbre Mode ON/OFF 7. MIDI Transpose Transmit...
... 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3. 5" DISK SONG NUMBER / START/STOP SONG SELECT PHRASE REPEAT GUIDE LAMP CANCEL RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM REW F F PAUSE REC CHORD SEQUENCE COPY FORMAT DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY DISK CONTROL The available settings and procedure for proper data transfer (there are accessed by "ALL" on all 16 MIDI channels. Multi-Timbre Mode ON/OFF 7. MIDI Transpose Transmit...
Owner's Manual
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...-contained musical instrument that simply be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use with external synthesizers or tone generator modules. q EXP. EXP.PEDAL Stereo System CAUTION • The AUX. More details on page 47. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the synthesizer/tone generator to be used to control the Clavinova. and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal amplifier and speaker system. OUT jacks...
...-contained musical instrument that simply be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound system, use with external synthesizers or tone generator modules. q EXP. EXP.PEDAL Stereo System CAUTION • The AUX. More details on page 47. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the synthesizer/tone generator to be used to control the Clavinova. and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal amplifier and speaker system. OUT jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... Formatting a disk 38 Full-keyboard ABC 22 G General MIDI data files 30 Guide modes 28 Guided right- and left-hand practice 28 H Harmonization, Solo Styleplay 25 Headphones 4 I Individual key tuning 42 Individual key tuning, load 46 Individual key tuning, save 45 Initial parameter values, changing 34 Internal amplifier and speaker system .......... 5 Introductions 18 K Key cover 4 Keyboard 13 Keyboard percussion 8 L Left pedal 14 Left pedal, Solo Styleplay 25 Local control on /off 48 M Metronome 19 MIDI clock select 50 MIDI connectors 51 MIDI functions 47 MIDI transpose...
... Formatting a disk 38 Full-keyboard ABC 22 G General MIDI data files 30 Guide modes 28 Guided right- and left-hand practice 28 H Harmonization, Solo Styleplay 25 Headphones 4 I Individual key tuning 42 Individual key tuning, load 46 Individual key tuning, save 45 Initial parameter values, changing 34 Internal amplifier and speaker system .......... 5 Introductions 18 K Key cover 4 Keyboard 13 Keyboard percussion 8 L Left pedal 14 Left pedal, Solo Styleplay 25 Local control on /off 48 M Metronome 19 MIDI clock select 50 MIDI connectors 51 MIDI functions 47 MIDI transpose...
