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... manual is not written for any specific models). If you have questions or come across the words you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. All other trademarks are the property of preset voices, and other countries. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of... Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to register first. "The Clavinova-Computer Connection" is provided. and other reference material. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.) 6 CLP-970A Refer to this section while you can do not know...
... manual is not written for any specific models). If you have questions or come across the words you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. All other trademarks are the property of preset voices, and other countries. • IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of... Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to register first. "The Clavinova-Computer Connection" is provided. and other reference material. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.) 6 CLP-970A Refer to this section while you can do not know...
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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... tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 44 Other recording techniques...44 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 44 Changing a voice or tempo after recording ...45 CLP-970A 7
... 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... tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 44 Other recording techniques...44 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 44 Changing a voice or tempo after recording ...45 CLP-970A 7
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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... chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]...74 Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] ...74 Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend 75 Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*...75 8 CLP-970A
... 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... chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]...74 Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] ...74 Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend 75 Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*...75 8 CLP-970A
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... Saving recorded songs to memory ....."Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]" on page 48 CLP-970A 11 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...
... Saving recorded songs to memory ....."Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]" on page 48 CLP-970A 11 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...
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...and Functions" on page 89 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting" on page 21 Resetting the Clavinova to find reference pages that may be helpful for the Clavinova Other settings" on page 81 Connecting the Clavinova to other devices What is MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page ...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] ...
...and Functions" on page 89 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting" on page 21 Resetting the Clavinova to find reference pages that may be helpful for the Clavinova Other settings" on page 81 Connecting the Clavinova to other devices What is MIDI MIDI [MIDI SETTING]" on page ...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] ...
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... read "Precautions" on pages 3-5. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970A 13 Transport the keyboard horizontally. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to another location, you first open the package. Included Accessories "50 greats for cleaning...the panel or keys may be tuned. Transporting If you move the unit as it to the wall and the like. You can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). Do not lean it is (...
... read "Precautions" on pages 3-5. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970A 13 Transport the keyboard horizontally. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to another location, you first open the package. Included Accessories "50 greats for cleaning...the panel or keys may be tuned. Transporting If you move the unit as it to the wall and the like. You can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). Do not lean it is (...
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...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) ... recreates resonance of piano strings, special "Sustain Sampling" (page 82)that samples the unique resonance of a true acoustic piano. 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 your ...
...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) ... recreates resonance of piano strings, special "Sustain Sampling" (page 82)that samples the unique resonance of a true acoustic piano. 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 your ...
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.../ HARPSI- PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING [EXIT] The screen returns to the sound. (page 31) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN... down so that the pitch will match that of the keyboard. (page 35) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 81) CLP-970A 15 Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs.
.../ HARPSI- PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING [EXIT] The screen returns to the sound. (page 31) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN... down so that the pitch will match that of the keyboard. (page 35) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 81) CLP-970A 15 Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs.
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... holes on the key cover may be removed to remove it open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 16 CLP-970A This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other equipment on top of the instrument. To close the key cover: Slide the... of the stand. • The music stand can be nearly impossible to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . Be careful to remove. To remove the music stand: Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it toward you to allow...
... holes on the key cover may be removed to remove it open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 16 CLP-970A This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other equipment on top of the instrument. To close the key cover: Slide the... of the stand. • The music stand can be nearly impossible to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open . Be careful to remove. To remove the music stand: Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it toward you to allow...
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...area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970A. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970A. A B NO YES C D When you close the key cover Power indicator without turning the power off the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn... AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is located on the wall. CLP-970A 17 Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on the bottom panel). Make sure your CLP-970A is rated for the voltage in your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to be replaced, contact your area.
...area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-970A. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970A. A B NO YES C D When you close the key cover Power indicator without turning the power off the power to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn... AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is located on the wall. CLP-970A 17 Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on the bottom panel). Make sure your CLP-970A is rated for the voltage in your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to be replaced, contact your area.
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...either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. The level decreases. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be plugged 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 provided. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can ...
...either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. The level decreases. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be plugged 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 provided. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can ...
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Refer to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Chopin - PIANO/BASS → HARPSICHORD → MALLET → ORGAN → STRINGS/CHOIR). L.C. Händel - 1 4 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 ... playback starts. C D 2. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 22 CLP-970A NOTE To adjust the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. Daguin - Engage the demo mode. A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Mode: ...
Refer to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. Chopin - PIANO/BASS → HARPSICHORD → MALLET → ORGAN → STRINGS/CHOIR). L.C. Händel - 1 4 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 ... playback starts. C D 2. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 22 CLP-970A NOTE To adjust the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. Daguin - Engage the demo mode. A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Mode: ...
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...D MAIN PIANO E. Select a song. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for you to record your performance. (See page 39.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG ... contains the scores for 50 piano preset songs. You can also refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B NO YES C D 24 CLP-970A TIP • You can change the voice playing on the display. 2. PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE ...
...D MAIN PIANO E. Select a song. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. Song select screen A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for you to record your performance. (See page 39.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG ... contains the scores for 50 piano preset songs. You can also refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B NO YES C D 24 CLP-970A TIP • You can change the voice playing on the display. 2. PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE ...
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...and fast for- Press either of a song, press the [STOP] button. Stop the song playback. Playback stops when you turn on the power to the Clavinova. ward) through the song while the song is played or stopped. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button during playback to restart... of the song. 4. Press the [EXIT] button. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is automatically reset to the song's original value. CLP-970A 25 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. When playback is stopped in...
...and fast for- Press either of a song, press the [STOP] button. Stop the song playback. Playback stops when you turn on the power to the Clavinova. ward) through the song while the song is played or stopped. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button during playback to restart... of the song. 4. Press the [EXIT] button. TERMINOLOGY Default screen: The default screen is automatically reset to the song's original value. CLP-970A 25 Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. When playback is stopped in...
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... SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO 32 B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 26 CLP-970A Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on or off and the corresponding part playback is muted. Now play back both [TRACK1] ... automatically as required so you can turn off the corresponding part. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is turned off . To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the [STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button...
... SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO 32 B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 26 CLP-970A Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on or off and the corresponding part playback is muted. Now play back both [TRACK1] ... automatically as required so you can turn off the corresponding part. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is turned off . To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the [STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button...
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Playback stops when you select a new song. CLP-970A 27 Stop playback. If you wish to the [FromToRepeat] option in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 69. You can also assign a phrase in .... TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. Refer to stop playback in a song to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. You can also pause playback...
Playback stops when you select a new song. CLP-970A 27 Stop playback. If you wish to the [FromToRepeat] option in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 69. You can also assign a phrase in .... TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. Refer to stop playback in a song to 50 Piano Preset Songs 3. You can also pause playback...
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Select a voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." PIANO/ HARPSI- Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to "Preset Voice List" on page 93. 28 CLP-970A Press one of certain musical instruments. TIP You can control the loudness of a voice by how hard ...Select a voice group. Refer to demo songs for more information on page 93 for each preset voice. Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices 2 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/...
Select a voice. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." PIANO/ HARPSI- Use the A [-]/[+] buttons to "Preset Voice List" on page 93. 28 CLP-970A Press one of certain musical instruments. TIP You can control the loudness of a voice by how hard ...Select a voice group. Refer to demo songs for more information on page 93 for each preset voice. Selecting and Playing Voices Selecting Voices 2 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/...
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...page 83). Sostenuto (center) pedal If you play before you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note(s), the notes will not sustain. CLP-970A 29 When you release the pedal have a longer sustain. When you play have a longer sustain. TIP You can also be assigned to .... (See page 82.) TIP You can assign a function to ON (see step 5 on page 97). Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the PEDAL ...
...page 83). Sostenuto (center) pedal If you play before you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note(s), the notes will not sustain. CLP-970A 29 When you release the pedal have a longer sustain. When you play have a longer sustain. TIP You can also be assigned to .... (See page 82.) TIP You can assign a function to ON (see step 5 on page 97). Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that the pedal cord is properly plugged into the PEDAL ...
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... metallic tone Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Clavinova. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance, Reverb, and Chorus. [REVERB] [CHORUS] CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME...MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. Under this case, lower the volume accordingly. 30 CLP-970A TIP You can use the D [-]/ [+] buttons after you press one of the tone and change the tonality to the sound. TIP...
... metallic tone Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Clavinova. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance, Reverb, and Chorus. [REVERB] [CHORUS] CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME...MASTER VOLUME SYNCHRO START SONG C TEMPO B CONTRAST NO YES EXIT D MAIN PIANO E. Under this case, lower the volume accordingly. 30 CLP-970A TIP You can use the D [-]/ [+] buttons after you press one of the tone and change the tonality to the sound. TIP...
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... a serial cable computer USB cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS STOP.../ E. UX256: Yamaha USB-MIDI Interface. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX ...
... a serial cable computer USB cable PC-1 or Mac TO HOST HOST SELECT Standard Machintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG BALANCE TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS STOP.../ E. UX256: Yamaha USB-MIDI Interface. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX ...