Owner's Manual
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... Bench (included or optional depending on the key- With the proper care, your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for direct connection to personal computers running .... * The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will give you play back anything you many years of musical pleasure. provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. q Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice. q Split mode (CLP-880/860) allows different ...
... Bench (included or optional depending on the key- With the proper care, your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for direct connection to personal computers running .... * The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will give you play back anything you many years of musical pleasure. provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. q Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice. q Split mode (CLP-880/860) allows different ...
Owner's Manual
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... FUNCTION @ SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES % START/ STOP REC ^ METRONOME FUNCTION PIANO SONG RECORDER 1 2 TEMPO FUNCTION SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES START/ STOP REC STEREO SAMPLING CLP-880 1 POWER A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3...22) PHONES Jacks (Bottom panel) (See page 10) CLP-880 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to a bright tone. 4 [DEMO] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of the Clavinova's voices. The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone...
... FUNCTION @ SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES % START/ STOP REC ^ METRONOME FUNCTION PIANO SONG RECORDER 1 2 TEMPO FUNCTION SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES START/ STOP REC STEREO SAMPLING CLP-880 1 POWER A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3...22) PHONES Jacks (Bottom panel) (See page 10) CLP-880 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to a bright tone. 4 [DEMO] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of the Clavinova's voices. The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone...
Owner's Manual
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...pedals (soft/sostenuto [left and right hands (see page 17 for details). 0 [SPLIT] Button (CLP-880/860) Engages the split mode, in which can be played on the keyboard. & RECORDER [1] and [2] Buttons The Clavinova has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of ... for details. 7 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840) This button selects a number of effects which different voices can give your sound greater depth and animation. 8 [TOUCH] Button The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the touch response of the Clavinova to be played by the left ] and...
...pedals (soft/sostenuto [left and right hands (see page 17 for details). 0 [SPLIT] Button (CLP-880/860) Engages the split mode, in which can be played on the keyboard. & RECORDER [1] and [2] Buttons The Clavinova has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to change the time signature (beat) of ... for details. 7 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840) This button selects a number of effects which different voices can give your sound greater depth and animation. 8 [TOUCH] Button The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the touch response of the Clavinova to be played by the left ] and...
Owner's Manual
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...CLP-880...shut off when a pair of the Clavinova for connection to a monaural sound system...Clavinova's sound. • The AUX OUT jack signal must never be connecting the Clavinova ...are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers...Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any of the PHONES jacks. 10 CLP-880... AUX IN jacks is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. Connections DOU-10 AUX IN...is controlled by the Clavinova's volume control. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. q PHONES Jacks...
...CLP-880...shut off when a pair of the Clavinova for connection to a monaural sound system...Clavinova's sound. • The AUX OUT jack signal must never be connecting the Clavinova ...are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers...Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any of the PHONES jacks. 10 CLP-880... AUX IN jacks is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. Connections DOU-10 AUX IN...is controlled by the Clavinova's volume control. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. q PHONES Jacks...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 variation available depends... on the selected voice. When the power is properly plugged into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, POWER...
... 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 variation available depends... on the selected voice. When the power is properly plugged into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet, POWER...
Owner's Manual
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...transmitted via the MIDI connectors. * See page 41 for a complete listing of the Clavinova's voices. featuring the voice normally selected by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector. Voice Demo DEMO CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Play a Voice Demo Press one...voice demo tune - 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 - There are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the demo tunes. the voice selector indicators will...
...transmitted via the MIDI connectors. * See page 41 for a complete listing of the Clavinova's voices. featuring the voice normally selected by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector. Voice Demo DEMO CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Play a Voice Demo Press one...voice demo tune - 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 - There are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the demo tunes. the voice selector indicators will...
Owner's Manual
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...the same time. • The [VARIATION] button indicator will take priority over the other . NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be engaged at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another voice in affect.) Reverb depth setting via the ...panel controls (i.e. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. see page 19) will be used with another ). Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the 1st Voice will light if the variation is active. Depth will take priority over the other . (If ...
...the same time. • The [VARIATION] button indicator will take priority over the other . NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be engaged at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another voice in affect.) Reverb depth setting via the ...panel controls (i.e. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. see page 19) will be used with another ). Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the 1st Voice will light if the variation is active. Depth will take priority over the other . (If ...
Owner's Manual
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... Voice 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 The Left Voice is played on all keys to the right of the voice combination. The [VARIATION] can be used... selector and [SPLIT] button indicators will be changed while in affect.) Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the Left Voice selector will light while the [SPLIT] button is indicated with the right hand. ...
... Voice 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 The Left Voice is played on all keys to the right of the voice combination. The [VARIATION] can be used... selector and [SPLIT] button indicators will be changed while in affect.) Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the Left Voice selector will light while the [SPLIT] button is indicated with the right hand. ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the keyboard to match different playing styles and preferences. "Transposing" the pitch of transposition appears on the display). The amount of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in the FIXED mode can be selected to the range of a singer or other than "0" is from "-12" ... [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instrumentalist. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 HARD The HARD setting requires the keys to "12" (up one octave). This is 64. Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire ...
...of the keyboard to match different playing styles and preferences. "Transposing" the pitch of transposition appears on the display). The amount of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in the FIXED mode can be selected to the range of a singer or other than "0" is from "-12" ... [TRANSPOSE] button indicator remains lit when a transpose setting other instrumentalist. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 HARD The HARD setting requires the keys to "12" (up one octave). This is 64. Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire ...
Owner's Manual
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...Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys. In terms of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is useful for tuning the Clavinova to the A3 note's Hz) range in the Function mode - page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Tuning ... B -1 C3 B3 Tuning Up ...Z To tune up , respectively, in approximately 1 Hz increments. Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz ... 453.0 Hz (corresponding to match other instruments or recorded music. Pitch control is from 427.0 Hz to tune down (lower pitch), ...
...Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys. In terms of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is useful for tuning the Clavinova to the A3 note's Hz) range in the Function mode - page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Tuning ... B -1 C3 B3 Tuning Up ...Z To tune up , respectively, in approximately 1 Hz increments. Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz ... 453.0 Hz (corresponding to match other instruments or recorded music. Pitch control is from 427.0 Hz to tune down (lower pitch), ...
Owner's Manual
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... recorder contains data and the playback track indicator is lit) can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in the Function mode-page 33. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 When on and off by pressing the [METRONOME] button. SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of... the metronome sound can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [t] and [s] buttons. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO t/s] buttons...
... recorder contains data and the playback track indicator is lit) can be adjusted via the Metronome Volume function in the Function mode-page 33. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 When on and off by pressing the [METRONOME] button. SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of... the metronome sound can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [t] and [s] buttons. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO t/s] buttons...
Owner's Manual
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...Mode Press the RECORDER [REC] button to record a song different from the listener's perspective. the [1] or [2] button indicator - Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that you can "overdub" one part on top of another, using the dual or split mode). The recorder feature is a... the rightmost dot on the LED display will be using a different voice if you will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting. 24 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Select the Record Track When the record mode is engaged the amount of tracks which...
...Mode Press the RECORDER [REC] button to record a song different from the listener's perspective. the [1] or [2] button indicator - Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that you can "overdub" one part on top of another, using the dual or split mode). The recorder feature is a... the rightmost dot on the LED display will be using a different voice if you will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting. 24 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Select the Record Track When the record mode is engaged the amount of tracks which...
Owner's Manual
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... Mode" function described on page 32. • If the metronome was on when you started recording, you play a note on the selected track. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 The record track indicator will begin automatically as soon as you 'll be able to keep time with the metronome...actually recorded by the Clavinova. RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. The current measure number will appear on the display while recording. • The left pedal can be changed after changes have been made in step 1 of about 10,000 notes on the CLP-880/ 860 or 5,...
... Mode" function described on page 32. • If the metronome was on when you started recording, you play a note on the selected track. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 The record track indicator will begin automatically as soon as you 'll be able to keep time with the metronome...actually recorded by the Clavinova. RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. The current measure number will appear on the display while recording. • The left pedal can be changed after changes have been made in step 1 of about 10,000 notes on the CLP-880/ 860 or 5,...
Owner's Manual
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...be displayed when the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed for the first time. C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. NOTE • After selecting the function, the current setting will be selected during demo/piano song playback or when the recorder is not...access to a range of the Scale (F2), Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode (F4: CLP-880/860), Pedal Functions (F5: CLP-880/860), MIDI (F7: CLP-840/820/820S, F8: CLP-880/860), and Backup (F8: CLP-840/ 820/820S, F9: CLP-880/860) functions, you will not be available. • The Dual mode can be engaged ...
...be displayed when the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button is pressed for the first time. C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. NOTE • After selecting the function, the current setting will be selected during demo/piano song playback or when the recorder is not...access to a range of the Scale (F2), Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode (F4: CLP-880/860), Pedal Functions (F5: CLP-880/860), MIDI (F7: CLP-840/820/820S, F8: CLP-880/860), and Backup (F8: CLP-840/ 820/820S, F9: CLP-880/860) functions, you will not be available. • The Dual mode can be engaged ...
Owner's Manual
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... Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you want the previously selected tuning to a specific key. The Function Mode F1 Tuning In addition to recall the default settings (Equal Temperament tuning). The overall tuning range is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S...
... Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you want the previously selected tuning to a specific key. The Function Mode F1 Tuning In addition to recall the default settings (Equal Temperament tuning). The overall tuning range is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S...
Owner's Manual
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... keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will have (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) been implemented to notes played on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S DOU-10 Tone Generator ent channels. In this situation, all MIDI settings...
... keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will have (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) Clavinova (Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) been implemented to notes played on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S DOU-10 Tone Generator ent channels. In this situation, all MIDI settings...
Owner's Manual
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... mode is engaged. • Program change number reception and transmission so that , normally, the MIDI OUT AUX IN OUT PUT MIDI L R R L IN Clavinova keyboard controls its own keyboard. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception of the set channel, and in the MIDI Data Format section...
... mode is engaged. • Program change number reception and transmission so that , normally, the MIDI OUT AUX IN OUT PUT MIDI L R R L IN Clavinova keyboard controls its own keyboard. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception of the set channel, and in the MIDI Data Format section...
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 Panel setting data can be operated without affecting an external MIDI device. Recorder data can be used to control the Clavinova on playback. The range is from instruments of the same model type... on a model of the same type. This is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to set the desired ...
...or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Panel setting data can be operated without affecting an external MIDI device. Recorder data can be used to control the Clavinova on playback. The range is from instruments of the same model type... on a model of the same type. This is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to set the desired ...
Owner's Manual
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... the computer on both the Clavinova and the computer before connecting the cable. You may not function properly. • " HS(" will appear in the display if the host computer is not turned on which port your MIDI software is set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S... After connecting the cable, turn the power off on first, then the Clavinova, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. • When the HOST SELECT switch...
... the computer on both the Clavinova and the computer before connecting the cable. You may not function properly. • " HS(" will appear in the display if the host computer is not turned on which port your MIDI software is set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S... After connecting the cable, turn the power off on first, then the Clavinova, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. • When the HOST SELECT switch...
Owner's Manual
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.... q Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN 6 78 34 5 12 D-SUB 9-PIN 54321 9876 s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are the property 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 standard 8-pin MINI... page on the computer side. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the "PC-2" position. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of...
.... q Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN 6 78 34 5 12 D-SUB 9-PIN 54321 9876 s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are the property 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 standard 8-pin MINI... page on the computer side. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the "PC-2" position. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of...