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... existing units. Please observe all batteries away from children. We sincerely believe that are tested and approved by Yamaha. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that our products and the production methods used batteries promptly and as a permanent record ...the owners responsibility. CLP-970A/970AM/970AC Model Serial No. Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery is required by applicable laws. Purchase Date NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify...
... existing units. Please observe all batteries away from children. We sincerely believe that are tested and approved by Yamaha. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that our products and the production methods used batteries promptly and as a permanent record ...the owners responsibility. CLP-970A/970AM/970AC Model Serial No. Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery is required by applicable laws. Purchase Date NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify...
Owner's Manual
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...of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * ...below to avoid the possibility of the instrument, or if any dirt or dust which may have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have accumulated on it containing liquids ...
...of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * ...below to avoid the possibility of the instrument, or if any dirt or dust which may have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have accumulated on it containing liquids ...
Owner's Manual
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...16 Music stand ...16 Turning the power on...17 Adjusting the display contrast ...18 Setting the volume ...18 Using headphones...18 Basic Operation 19 Part Names ...20 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes 22 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ...24 Playing the 50 piano preset songs ...24 Practicing a... one-hand part using 50 preset songs ...26 Selecting and Playing Voices ...28 Selecting Voices...28 Using the pedals ...29 Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE...
...16 Music stand ...16 Turning the power on...17 Adjusting the display contrast ...18 Setting the volume ...18 Using headphones...18 Basic Operation 19 Part Names ...20 Listening to the Demonstration Tunes 22 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ...24 Playing the 50 piano preset songs ...24 Practicing a... one-hand part using 50 preset songs ...26 Selecting and Playing Voices ...28 Selecting Voices...28 Using the pedals ...29 Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE...
Owner's Manual
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... a concert hall REVERB]" on page 31 Combining two voices Combining two voices (Dual mode)" on page 33 Playing different sounds with left -hand part Practicing a one-hand part using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 39 "Turning track playback on and off " on page 55 Recording Recording your application and...
... a concert hall REVERB]" on page 31 Combining two voices Combining two voices (Dual mode)" on page 33 Playing different sounds with left -hand part Practicing a one-hand part using your recorded song Recording Your Performance" on page 39 "Turning track playback on and off " on page 55 Recording Recording your application and...
Owner's Manual
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A B NO YES C D G[EXIT] button When you turn on the LCD. bottom surface XG Format XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that indicates a voice name(s) and is displayed when the power is turned on). CLP-970A 21 D LCD ... connector on the CLP-970A to play "GM System Level 1"-conformed music data on the CLP-970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer. Part Names Connectors U AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R P56 V AUX IN [R] [L/L+R P57 W [AUX PEDAL P57 X [TO HOST P57 R L / L+R AUX OUT U R L / L+R AUX IN V Y HOST SELECT P57 Z MIDI [IN] ...
A B NO YES C D G[EXIT] button When you turn on the LCD. bottom surface XG Format XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that indicates a voice name(s) and is displayed when the power is turned on). CLP-970A 21 D LCD ... connector on the CLP-970A to play "GM System Level 1"-conformed music data on the CLP-970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer. Part Names Connectors U AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R P56 V AUX IN [R] [L/L+R P57 W [AUX PEDAL P57 X [TO HOST P57 R L / L+R AUX OUT U R L / L+R AUX IN V Y HOST SELECT P57 Z MIDI [IN] ...
Owner's Manual
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...select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW ...automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can start playback as soon as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that you can play the keyboard. You can turn the left- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI...
...select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW ...automatically as you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can start playback as soon as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that you can play the keyboard. You can turn the left- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI...
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... in the middle of the song. CLP-970A 27 Stop playback. If you select a new song. TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you wish to repeatedly practice that part. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP...
... in the middle of the song. CLP-970A 27 Stop playback. If you select a new song. TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you wish to repeatedly practice that part. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP...
Owner's Manual
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... voices on page 95 for the right hand. For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on the keyboard - Refer to play a bass part using the Wood Bass or Electric Bass voice with the right hand. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS...
... voices on page 95 for the right hand. For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on the keyboard - Refer to play a bass part using the Wood Bass or Electric Bass voice with the right hand. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS...
Owner's Manual
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...the Clavinova produces sound based on the saved information. sette tape records audio signals. TIP You can , for an explanation of each part of data recorded on the screen to facilitate operation. On the other hand, the Clavinova "saves" information regarding note timing, voices...may be lost. Therefore, recording on the Clavinova keyboard for recording. A cas- When you could record the leftand right-hand parts separately, or record each message, appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting information. Recording Your Performance This chapter explains how to record...
...the Clavinova produces sound based on the saved information. sette tape records audio signals. TIP You can , for an explanation of each part of data recorded on the screen to facilitate operation. On the other hand, the Clavinova "saves" information regarding note timing, voices...may be lost. Therefore, recording on the Clavinova keyboard for recording. A cas- When you could record the leftand right-hand parts separately, or record each message, appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting information. Recording Your Performance This chapter explains how to record...
Owner's Manual
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... you wish to specify how the recording should start playing a note will be erased. 42 CLP-970A Pause the song at the beginning of the part you are holding down the [REC] button, and press the C [-]/[+] buttons repeatedly to record...
... you wish to specify how the recording should start playing a note will be erased. 42 CLP-970A Pause the song at the beginning of the part you are holding down the [REC] button, and press the C [-]/[+] buttons repeatedly to record...
Owner's Manual
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... EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 1. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. CLP-970A 43 You can record a new part while listening to record another part on page 40. 2. If you press the button. Select a voice.
... EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 1. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. CLP-970A 43 You can record a new part while listening to record another part on page 40. 2. If you press the button. Select a voice.
Owner's Manual
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... of "P-000: NewSong" as 50 preset songs [P-001-P-050], or your old recorded performances [see Steps 1 and 2 on page 39. You can continue recording other parts into tracks 3-16 [EXTRA TRACKS] one by selecting a blank "P000: NewSong." Select one . Hold down the [REC] key, press the [EXTRA TRACKS] button. To continue...
... of "P-000: NewSong" as 50 preset songs [P-001-P-050], or your old recorded performances [see Steps 1 and 2 on page 39. You can continue recording other parts into tracks 3-16 [EXTRA TRACKS] one by selecting a blank "P000: NewSong." Select one . Hold down the [REC] key, press the [EXTRA TRACKS] button. To continue...
Owner's Manual
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... is also used during playback. (See page 53.) 46 CLP-970A Press one , you can adjust the volume balance between the playback of the recorded parts and your current performance. To lower the volume of the performance sound, press the SONG BALANCE [ ] or D [+] button. Recording Your Performance Adjusting the volume balance...
... is also used during playback. (See page 53.) 46 CLP-970A Press one , you can adjust the volume balance between the playback of the recorded parts and your current performance. To lower the volume of the performance sound, press the SONG BALANCE [ ] or D [+] button. Recording Your Performance Adjusting the volume balance...
Owner's Manual
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...), the existing data will be erased. Proceed with caution. In the following table shows how tracks are used for recording. CAUTION When you record multiple parts into tracks one by one, or when you record in a song is not recorded. TRACK4 TRACKn +3 Note: TRACKn = TRACK 3 - Tracks assigned for recording Dual TRACK1...
...), the existing data will be erased. Proceed with caution. In the following table shows how tracks are used for recording. CAUTION When you record multiple parts into tracks one by one, or when you record in a song is not recorded. TRACK4 TRACKn +3 Note: TRACKn = TRACK 3 - Tracks assigned for recording Dual TRACK1...
Owner's Manual
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... UP PAUSE SETTING MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO 43 SONG BALANCE [ɹ] [ɹ] 2-2 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. Record the parts for a fourhanded song or a piano duet, then play the keyboard along with the playback. TIP Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING" menu (page.../ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select the desired song. 2-1 Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to select the song type: "Pre- setSong," or "MemorySong." You can also play the recorded part while playing the other part on the keyboard. 2.
... UP PAUSE SETTING MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO 43 SONG BALANCE [ɹ] [ɹ] 2-2 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. Record the parts for a fourhanded song or a piano duet, then play the keyboard along with the playback. TIP Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING" menu (page.../ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Select the desired song. 2-1 Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to select the song type: "Pre- setSong," or "MemorySong." You can also play the recorded part while playing the other part on the keyboard. 2.
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... play the notes in a voice different from the playback voice by selecting the voice from the panel, and adjusting the volume balance between the playback parts and your current performance using the B [-]/[+] buttons in the middle of the song. You can play the keyboard while the Clavinova is playing or stopped...
... play the notes in a voice different from the playback voice by selecting the voice from the panel, and adjusting the volume balance between the playback parts and your current performance using the B [-]/[+] buttons in the middle of the song. You can play the keyboard while the Clavinova is playing or stopped...
Owner's Manual
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Playing Back Recorded Songs 5. While the Clavinova is turned off . You can practice a part or phrase using the FromToRepeat (page 69) in green. CLP-970A 55 Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the Clavinova, ... tracks that is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off the indicators, and the data on and off . TIP You can play the part that contain data ([TRACK 1], [TRACK 2], [EXTRA TRACKS]) are lit in the "SONG SETTING" menu. Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback on those tracks will...
Playing Back Recorded Songs 5. While the Clavinova is turned off . You can practice a part or phrase using the FromToRepeat (page 69) in green. CLP-970A 55 Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the Clavinova, ... tracks that is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off the indicators, and the data on and off . TIP You can play the part that contain data ([TRACK 1], [TRACK 2], [EXTRA TRACKS]) are lit in the "SONG SETTING" menu. Pressing the track buttons toggles track playback on those tracks will...
Owner's Manual
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...SETTING] B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. Press the [EXIT] button any time to select or set the option. Select the desired parameter or part. Use the B [- (NO)]/[+ (YES)], C [-]/[+], and D [-]/[+] buttons to close the setting menu. 2. Access a setting menu. PIANO/ HARPSI- ...MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Some parameters or parts lead you to access the corresponding setting menu. Press the setting button, A [-]/[+], and/or C [-]/[+] buttons repeatedly as required. 3. To ...
...SETTING] B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. Press the [EXIT] button any time to select or set the option. Select the desired parameter or part. Use the B [- (NO)]/[+ (YES)], C [-]/[+], and D [-]/[+] buttons to close the setting menu. 2. Access a setting menu. PIANO/ HARPSI- ...MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Some parameters or parts lead you to access the corresponding setting menu. Press the setting button, A [-]/[+], and/or C [-]/[+] buttons repeatedly as required. 3. To ...
Owner's Manual
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... desired channel for deletion. Press this button. NOTE When you press and hold down starts, followed by the repeated playback of the specified part until you press the [STOP] button. • If you select "Repeat Off," normal playback starts. See the procedure on page 66. Detailed settings for recording...
... desired channel for deletion. Press this button. NOTE When you press and hold down starts, followed by the repeated playback of the specified part until you press the [STOP] button. • If you select "Repeat Off," normal playback starts. See the procedure on page 66. Detailed settings for recording...
Owner's Manual
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... [VOICE SETTING] This menu enables you play on the keyboard while changing the settings. Select a voice and press the [VOICE SETTING] button to select the part for Voice 1 and Voice 2 individually. PIANO/ HARPSI- A B NO YES C In Dual mode: A D B NO YES C D Voice for editing (Voice 1 or ...[VOICE SETTING] 2. Setting the octave [Octave]* You can set for which you wish to make these settings for each voice (or each voice part. Press the A [-]/[+] buttons to access the "Voice Setting" menu. The range of voices) individually. CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK ...
... [VOICE SETTING] This menu enables you play on the keyboard while changing the settings. Select a voice and press the [VOICE SETTING] button to select the part for Voice 1 and Voice 2 individually. PIANO/ HARPSI- A B NO YES C In Dual mode: A D B NO YES C D Voice for editing (Voice 1 or ...[VOICE SETTING] 2. Setting the octave [Octave]* You can set for which you wish to make these settings for each voice (or each voice part. Press the A [-]/[+] buttons to access the "Voice Setting" menu. The range of voices) individually. CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK ...