Owner's Manual
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...and keep it in a safe place for later reference. * The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will give you play on locale) q Dust Cover (CLP-820S only) 4 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for the piano voices, simulating... make the most of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in computer interface for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. With the proper care, your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for direct connection to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in this Owner's Manual. adjustable in a range of your...
...and keep it in a safe place for later reference. * The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will give you play on locale) q Dust Cover (CLP-820S only) 4 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for the piano voices, simulating... make the most of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in computer interface for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. With the proper care, your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for direct connection to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in this Owner's Manual. adjustable in a range of your...
Owner's Manual
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...turned ON, a voice selector LED will light, and the power indicator located below the left end of sound produced by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. PIANO CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY... each 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 BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW 3 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-880 MASTER VOLUME ...
...turned ON, a voice selector LED will light, and the power indicator located below the left end of sound produced by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. PIANO CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY... each 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 BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW 3 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-880 MASTER VOLUME ...
Owner's Manual
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...YES" functions). ^ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder, letting you record and play back just about anything you play on the left- CLP-880/860/840/820 * CLP-820S * Soft pedal Damper pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Soft/Sostenuto pedal...METRONOME] Button Turns the metronome sound on an acoustic piano. 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...
...YES" functions). ^ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder, letting you record and play back just about anything you play on the left- CLP-880/860/840/820 * CLP-820S * Soft pedal Damper pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Soft/Sostenuto pedal...METRONOME] Button Turns the metronome sound on an acoustic piano. 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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... to a personal computer for sequencing and other devices. The stereo outputs from the AUX IN jacks is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. A line-level mono source can be connected to the L/L+R jack. • The input signal ...from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. Connections DOU-10 AUX IN R L/L+R 1 AUX ...
... to a personal computer for sequencing and other devices. The stereo outputs from the AUX IN jacks is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. A line-level mono source can be connected to the L/L+R jack. • The input signal ...from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. Connections DOU-10 AUX IN R L/L+R 1 AUX ...
Owner's Manual
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... "hard" you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for CLP-820S). ROCK PIANO E. PIANO 1 E. 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 ... keyboard to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. CLP-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. The amount of...
... "hard" you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for CLP-820S). ROCK PIANO E. PIANO 1 E. 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 ... keyboard to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. CLP-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. The amount of...
Owner's Manual
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... JAZZ ORGAN BASS DEMO Engage the Demo Mode Press the [DEMO] button to adjust the brilliance (page 19). 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...41 for a complete listing of the selected voice selector button will flash during playback, and "- - -" will flash in random order. Voice Demo DEMO CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Playing the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are also 50 piano songs that you can select and...
... JAZZ ORGAN BASS DEMO Engage the Demo Mode Press the [DEMO] button to adjust the brilliance (page 19). 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...41 for a complete listing of the selected voice selector button will flash during playback, and "- - -" will flash in random order. Voice Demo DEMO CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Playing the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are also 50 piano songs that you can select and...
Owner's Manual
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...• [EFFECT] in affect.) Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the keyboard. PIANO 1 E. The voice indicators of the voice combination. JAZZ IANO ROCK PIANO E. However, ...29 • 2nd Voice Octave Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S pressing the [-/NO] or [+/ YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button - see page 29) you can ...
...• [EFFECT] in affect.) Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the keyboard. PIANO 1 E. The voice indicators of the voice combination. JAZZ IANO ROCK PIANO E. However, ...29 • 2nd Voice Octave Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S pressing the [-/NO] or [+/ YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button - see page 29) you can ...
Owner's Manual
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... split point can also be individually turned on and off as required. • [EFFECT] in the split mode, by default. The Split Mode (CLP-880/860) The split mode makes it possible to the right of the split point key. SPLIT ZZ ANO ROCK PIANO E. one effect type will...panel controls (i.e. see page 30) you like. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button - Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to turn the variation for details. • Split Point 30 • Split Balance 30 • Right Voice Octave Shift 31 ...
... split point can also be individually turned on and off as required. • [EFFECT] in the split mode, by default. The Split Mode (CLP-880/860) The split mode makes it possible to the right of the split point key. SPLIT ZZ ANO ROCK PIANO E. one effect type will...panel controls (i.e. see page 30) you like. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button - Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to turn the variation for details. • Split Point 30 • Split Balance 30 • Right Voice Octave Shift 31 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Notes below and above the A-1 ... The default setting is the initial factory default setting. "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to match different playing styles and preferences. ... The default transpose setting is held (the current volume level appears on the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is "0". CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova sound one octave up or down or up one octave).
.... • Notes below and above the A-1 ... The default setting is the initial factory default setting. "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to match different playing styles and preferences. ... The default transpose setting is held (the current volume level appears on the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is "0". CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova sound one octave up or down or up one octave).
Owner's Manual
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...A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously. Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display while the tuning is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. The [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to 453.0 Hz. C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys.... and B-1 keys. In terms of one or two dots, as in approximately 1 Hz increments. X Press any key between C3 and B3. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to tune down or up, respectively, in the following example: Display...
...A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously. Tenths of a Hertz are indicated on the LED display while the tuning is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. The [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to 453.0 Hz. C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys.... and B-1 keys. In terms of one or two dots, as in approximately 1 Hz increments. X Press any key between C3 and B3. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons can also be used to tune down or up, respectively, in the following example: Display...
Owner's Manual
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You can set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO t/s] buttons. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is lit) can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [t] and [s] buttons. SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of the metronome... guide when recording using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [METRONOME] button to adjust the tempo 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 held). When on and off...
You can set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by using the [TEMPO t/s] buttons. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is lit) can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the [t] and [s] buttons. SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of the metronome... guide when recording using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [METRONOME] button to adjust the tempo 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 held). When on and off...
Owner's Manual
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Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you recorded on the previous...will normally be shown on the LED display in approximate kilobytes (starting at "50" on the CLP-880/860 and "25" on the CLP-840/820/820S), and the rightmost dot on the non-record track will flash at the current...button to set the volume and tempo controls. The record ready mode can play it back. the [1] or [2] button indicator - CLP-880/860 • The track button indicators of memory available for recording and its indicator glows red. RECORDER 1 2 START/ ...
Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you recorded on the previous...will normally be shown on the LED display in approximate kilobytes (starting at "50" on the CLP-880/860 and "25" on the CLP-840/820/820S), and the rightmost dot on the non-record track will flash at the current...button to set the volume and tempo controls. The record ready mode can play it back. the [1] or [2] button indicator - CLP-880/860 • The track button indicators of memory available for recording and its indicator glows red. RECORDER 1 2 START/ ...
Owner's Manual
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...: "Dual balance (F3)", "Dual detune (F3)", "Dual octave shift (F3)", "Split balance (F4:CLP880/860)" or "Split octave shift (F4:CLP-880/860)". These initial settings can be changed after the recording is finished by engaging the record mode, selecting the track you 'll be able...; The left pedal can be recorded. • You can be retained.) Stop Recording Press either of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the Clavinova. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. The record track indicator will ...
...: "Dual balance (F3)", "Dual detune (F3)", "Dual octave shift (F3)", "Split balance (F4:CLP880/860)" or "Split octave shift (F4:CLP-880/860)". These initial settings can be changed after the recording is finished by engaging the record mode, selecting the track you 'll be able...; The left pedal can be recorded. • You can be retained.) Stop Recording Press either of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the Clavinova. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 25 RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. The record track indicator will ...
Owner's Manual
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... and F4 functions can be selected, respectively. 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 - C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. B Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator goes...
... and F4 functions can be selected, respectively. 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 - C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. B Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator goes...
Owner's Manual
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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 tuned to a specific key. "A_") or a high bar if sharp (e.g. ", press the [+/YES] ... the pitch in approximately 0.2 Hz increments (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 NOTE • The base note setting is pressed simply switches to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning...
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 tuned to a specific key. "A_") or a high bar if sharp (e.g. ", press the [+/YES] ... the pitch in approximately 0.2 Hz increments (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 NOTE • The base note setting is pressed simply switches to the tuning value display without actually changing the tuning...
Owner's Manual
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...musical instruments and equipment to engage the MIDI function submode, then use the MIDI connectors. For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of certain instruments or devices connected in and out of DOU-10 MIDI instruments and equipment that you are using (see page 38).... to "record" MIDI OUT Playback Data MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI data received from a Clavinova, for example. MIDI can cause data errors. The Function Mode F7 CLP-840/820/820S MIDI Functions F8 CLP-880/860 MIDI Functions q A Brief Introduction to MIDI MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface...
...musical instruments and equipment to engage the MIDI function submode, then use the MIDI connectors. For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of certain instruments or devices connected in and out of DOU-10 MIDI instruments and equipment that you are using (see page 38).... to "record" MIDI OUT Playback Data MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI data received from a Clavinova, for example. MIDI can cause data errors. The Function Mode F7 CLP-840/820/820S MIDI Functions F8 CLP-880/860 MIDI Functions q A Brief Introduction to MIDI MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface...
Owner's Manual
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... keyboard voice does not change). Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to select the desired transmit or receive channel. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 This situation is "Local Control On" since the internal tone generator is still transmitted via the MIDI... to recall the default setting "On". F7.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ... F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is set the receive channel to turn program change numbers received from a music computer or sequencer. receive ...
... keyboard voice does not change). Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to select the desired transmit or receive channel. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 This situation is "Local Control On" since the internal tone generator is still transmitted via the MIDI... to recall the default setting "On". F7.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ... F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is set the receive channel to turn program change numbers received from a music computer or sequencer. receive ...
Owner's Manual
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...note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Press the [+/YES] button to begin bulk transmission. Panel setting...status data. Recorder data can only be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other appropriate controls are operated. "End" will not function when the...external MIDI device. The Function Mode F7.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will be automatically restored to the same settings when the performance is played back. F7...
...note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Press the [+/YES] button to begin bulk transmission. Panel setting...status data. Recorder data can only be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other appropriate controls are operated. "End" will not function when the...external MIDI device. The Function Mode F7.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will be automatically restored to the same settings when the performance is played back. F7...
Owner's Manual
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... "PC-2, no data transfer occurs via a standard MIDI interface, set to 1 MHz. Connecting to a Personal Computer Although the Clavinova can be set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Apple Macintosh Series Computer Connecting to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function... properly. • When the HOST SELECT switch is not turned on both the Clavinova and the computer, and check the cable...
... "PC-2, no data transfer occurs via a standard MIDI interface, set to 1 MHz. Connecting to a Personal Computer Although the Clavinova can be set the HOST SELECT switch to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Apple Macintosh Series Computer Connecting to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function... properly. • When the HOST SELECT switch is not turned on both the Clavinova and the computer, and check the cable...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ... and settings listed above, your software operation manual and if it requires a 31,250 bps. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. data transfer rate, set the HOST SELECT switch ...the TO HOST terminal to connect to your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the computer side. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 q Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN ...
...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 ... and settings listed above, your software operation manual and if it requires a 31,250 bps. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. data transfer rate, set the HOST SELECT switch ...the TO HOST terminal to connect to your IBM computer, using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must be obtained at Yamaha's home page on the computer side. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 q Connector Pin Numbers MINI DIN 8-PIN ...