Owner's Manual
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... not know, refer to the section entitled "Questions about Operations and Functions" on page 89, or the "Index" on page 14, you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your...
... not know, refer to the section entitled "Questions about Operations and Functions" on page 89, or the "Index" on page 14, you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. s Trademarks • Apple and Macintosh are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your...
Owner's Manual
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... index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation 11 Maintenance ...13 Included Accessories ...13 Features ...14 Before Using the Clavinova...16 Key cover ...16 Music stand ...16 Turning the power on...17 Adjusting the display contrast ...18 Setting the volume ...18 Using headphones...18 Basic...
... index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation 11 Maintenance ...13 Included Accessories ...13 Features ...14 Before Using the Clavinova...16 Key cover ...16 Music stand ...16 Turning the power on...17 Adjusting the display contrast ...18 Setting the volume ...18 Using headphones...18 Basic...
Owner's Manual
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... Recording in Dual or Split mode ...47 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 48 Clavinova memory...48 Basic file operation...49 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 50 Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory... [DeleteSong 51 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...52 Changing the type of characters on screen...
... Recording in Dual or Split mode ...47 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 48 Clavinova memory...48 Basic file operation...49 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 50 Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory... [DeleteSong 51 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...52 Changing the type of characters on screen...
Owner's Manual
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... sound CHORUS]" on page 31 Practicing Muting the right- Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 24 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 39 "Playing back a song" on page...
... sound CHORUS]" on page 31 Practicing Muting the right- Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 24 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 39 "Playing back a song" on page...
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... IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 57 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 58 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 96 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 11 "Features" on page 14 Returning to the main screen EXIT] button" on page...
... IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 57 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 58 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 96 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 11 "Features" on page 14 Returning to the main screen EXIT] button" on page...
Owner's Manual
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.... Transporting If you move to another location, you first open the package. Transport the keyboard horizontally. You can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970A 13 Tuning Unlike an... acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to the wall and the like. Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, or chemical cloth for the Clavinova" Score Collection Owner's Manual Bench (included or optional depending on the instrument...
.... Transporting If you move to another location, you first open the package. Transport the keyboard horizontally. You can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970A 13 Tuning Unlike an... acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to the wall and the like. Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, or chemical cloth for the Clavinova" Score Collection Owner's Manual Bench (included or optional depending on the instrument...
Owner's Manual
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...strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and "Keyoff Samples" that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to record...TO HOST Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT PEDAL These jacks allow you to connect an external tone generator to reproduce the sound via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 57) Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions. (page 58, 61) (About ...
...strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and "Keyoff Samples" that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to record...TO HOST Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT PEDAL These jacks allow you to connect an external tone generator to reproduce the sound via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. (page 57) Connect a MIDI device here to use various MIDI functions. (page 58, 61) (About ...
Owner's Manual
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... recording and playback. (page 68) B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play different voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the tone using these buttons. (page...
... recording and playback. (page 68) B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play different voices on the left- and right-hand sections of the tone using these buttons. (page...
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Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Be careful to ...
Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. Be careful to ...
Owner's Manual
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... outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970A. Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on . • The screen located in the center of the front panel and ....) WARNING! Turn on . TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn on the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn the power on 1. The power connector is located on...the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is rated for the voltage in your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to be different depending on the screen. Connect the power cable. ...
... outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970A. Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on . • The screen located in the center of the front panel and ....) WARNING! Turn on . TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn on the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn the power on 1. The power connector is located on...the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is rated for the voltage in your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to be different depending on the screen. Connect the power cable. ...
Owner's Manual
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... in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one pair of headphones, you are plugged into either of the [...PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. The level decreases. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of the front...
... in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one pair of headphones, you are plugged into either of the [...PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. The level decreases. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of the front...
Owner's Manual
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... level of the desired demonstration tune. Refer to engage the demo mode. PIANO/ HARPSI- Select a tune and start playback. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes...
... level of the desired demonstration tune. Refer to engage the demo mode. PIANO/ HARPSI- Select a tune and start playback. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Demonstration tunes Voice group PIANO E.PIANO/BASS HARPSICHORD MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/CHOIR Tunes...
Owner's Manual
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... use them for practice (page 26). C D The song number appears on the keyboard. Play a preset song. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for 50 piano preset songs. You can also refer to the included "50 greats for the... Clavinova" that contains the scores for you to record your performance. (See page 39.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING" menu to select ...
... use them for practice (page 26). C D The song number appears on the keyboard. Play a preset song. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for 50 piano preset songs. You can also refer to the included "50 greats for the... Clavinova" that contains the scores for you to record your performance. (See page 39.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING" menu to select ...
Owner's Manual
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... is automatically reset to the song select screen. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. CLP-970A 25 Return to the Clavinova. A B NO YES C D 3. Stop the song playback. Fast forward and rewind You can perform the following operations in the middle of the song to change the... the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song's original value. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button.
... is automatically reset to the song select screen. You can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. CLP-970A 25 Return to the Clavinova. A B NO YES C D 3. Stop the song playback. Fast forward and rewind You can perform the following operations in the middle of the song to change the... the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song's original value. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button.
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... the left-hand part is called the "Synchro Start" function. Playback starts simultaneously. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is muted. Turn off . TIP You can play the keyboard. Now play back both parts. PIANO/ HARPSI- Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on...
... the left-hand part is called the "Synchro Start" function. Playback starts simultaneously. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is muted. Turn off . TIP You can play the keyboard. Now play back both parts. PIANO/ HARPSI- Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on...
Owner's Manual
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... can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also assign a phrase in a song to stop playback in the "SONG SETTING" menu on...
... can also pause playback by pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also assign a phrase in a song to stop playback in the "SONG SETTING" menu on...
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... PipeOrganFlute2 PipeOrganTutti JazzOrgan Strings SynthStrings SlowStrings Choir SlowChoir Scat TIP To learn characteristics of each voice group (page 22). Select a voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." Press one of certain musical instruments. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI...
... PipeOrganFlute2 PipeOrganTutti JazzOrgan Strings SynthStrings SlowStrings Choir SlowChoir Scat TIP To learn characteristics of each voice group (page 22). Select a voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." Press one of certain musical instruments. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI...
Owner's Manual
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... set to ON (see step 5 on page 83). Also, make sure that the pedal cord is held. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by...
... set to ON (see step 5 on page 83). Also, make sure that the pedal cord is held. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by...
Owner's Manual
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...the D [-]/ [+] buttons after you select [Bright] or [Metallic] as the type of the [BRILLIANCE] buttons to select the desired option. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance, Reverb, and Chorus. [REVERB] [CHORUS] CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP ...Voices Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS] The Effect function enables you first turn on the power to the Clavinova. TIP Normal setting = Normal TERMINOLOGY Normal setting: The "Normal setting" refers to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you...
...the D [-]/ [+] buttons after you select [Bright] or [Metallic] as the type of the [BRILLIANCE] buttons to select the desired option. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance, Reverb, and Chorus. [REVERB] [CHORUS] CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP ...Voices Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS] The Effect function enables you first turn on the power to the Clavinova. TIP Normal setting = Normal TERMINOLOGY Normal setting: The "Normal setting" refers to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you...
Owner's Manual
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...Your manual performance Song Playback song 3. In this way, you can also change the key signature of playback songs, in C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down one octave) through "0" (normal pitch) to "12 semitones...LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Set the transposition amount. Selecting and Playing Voices Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it to the key of F. On the Clavinova, transposing shifts the pitch of a song. You can play the song as if it were in addition to "0,"...
...Your manual performance Song Playback song 3. In this way, you can also change the key signature of playback songs, in C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down one octave) through "0" (normal pitch) to "12 semitones...LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Set the transposition amount. Selecting and Playing Voices Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it to the key of F. On the Clavinova, transposing shifts the pitch of a song. You can play the song as if it were in addition to "0,"...