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...have the option of having the servicer dispose of these graphics on this type of battery. Model CLP-240/230 Serial No. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below indicates the location of the...have been eliminated. Note: In some reason its normal and customary manner, all batteries away from children. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are both the letter and the spirit of electrical shock. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be affected...
...have the option of having the servicer dispose of these graphics on this type of battery. Model CLP-240/230 Serial No. Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below indicates the location of the...have been eliminated. Note: In some reason its normal and customary manner, all batteries away from children. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are both the letter and the spirit of electrical shock. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be affected...
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... use is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit. Appendix (page 77): This section introduces reference material. * The models CLP-240/230 will be referred to as it is strictly prohibited. ferent from those on your instrument. * The panel illustrations shown in this manual ...This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova. • Accessory CD-ROM for Windows • Accessory CD-ROM for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! It always stays perfectly in this section first. You can move to make detailed settings for future reference. ENGLISH Thank you...
... use is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit. Appendix (page 77): This section introduces reference material. * The models CLP-240/230 will be referred to as it is strictly prohibited. ferent from those on your instrument. * The panel illustrations shown in this manual ...This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova. • Accessory CD-ROM for Windows • Accessory CD-ROM for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! It always stays perfectly in this section first. You can move to make detailed settings for future reference. ENGLISH Thank you...
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... Implementation Chart 84 Specifications 85 4 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Dual Mode Functions 49 F4. (CLP-240) Split Mode Functions 50 F5. (CLP-240) / F4. (CLP-230) Other Functions 51 F6. (CLP-240) / F5. (CLP-230) Metronome Volume 52 F7. (CLP-240) / F6. (CLP-230) Song Part Cancel Volume 52 F8. (CLP-240) / F7. (CLP-230) MIDI Functions 52 F9. (CLP-240) / F8. (CLP-230) Backup Functions 55 F9.5 (CLP-240)/ F8.5 (CLP-230) Character Code 55 Connections 56...
... Implementation Chart 84 Specifications 85 4 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Dual Mode Functions 49 F4. (CLP-240) Split Mode Functions 50 F5. (CLP-240) / F4. (CLP-230) Other Functions 51 F6. (CLP-240) / F5. (CLP-230) Metronome Volume 52 F7. (CLP-240) / F6. (CLP-230) Song Part Cancel Volume 52 F8. (CLP-240) / F7. (CLP-230) MIDI Functions 52 F9. (CLP-240) / F8. (CLP-230) Backup Functions 55 F9.5 (CLP-240)/ F8.5 (CLP-230) Character Code 55 Connections 56...
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... to songs from "50 Greats for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with effects VARIATION]" (CLP-240) on page 65 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 5 "Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)" on page 17 Practicing ...hand part....... ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to a USB storage device (CLP-240)" on page 58 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 60 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 21 Practicing Muting the right-
... to songs from "50 Greats for your particular application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs with effects VARIATION]" (CLP-240) on page 65 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 5 "Practicing a One-Hand Part Using 50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function)" on page 17 Practicing ...hand part....... ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to a USB storage device (CLP-240)" on page 58 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 60 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 21 Practicing Muting the right-
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...plug from the outlet, and have accumulated on it , immediately turn off , electricity is not to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in the outlet. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions... listed below to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the wall AC outlet. 6 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual (1)B-11 1/2 If you or others, or damage to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as candles,...
...plug from the outlet, and have accumulated on it , immediately turn off , electricity is not to be caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in the outlet. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions... listed below to , the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the wall AC outlet. 6 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual (1)B-11 1/2 If you or others, or damage to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as candles,...
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... of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to malfunction or incorrect operation. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for temporary backup purposes and may be inadvertently lost or destroyed. Also, be lost if the power is...internal Flash Memory before they have the instrument inspected by improper use or modifications to extensive long-term use . (1)B-11 2/2 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 7 Using it might result in accident or injury. • Only one person should sit on or off the power immediately...
... of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to malfunction or incorrect operation. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for temporary backup purposes and may be inadvertently lost or destroyed. Also, be lost if the power is...internal Flash Memory before they have the instrument inspected by improper use or modifications to extensive long-term use . (1)B-11 2/2 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 7 Using it might result in accident or injury. • Only one person should sit on or off the power immediately...
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... Terminals The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-240/230 digital piano provides natural, expressive grand piano sound and playability, and features Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling (CLP-240)/AWM Stereo Sampling (CLP-230)" tone-genera- The CLP-240/230 Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature samples painstakingly recorded from the CLP-240) 2 3 4 6 ! With these features, the CLP-240/ 230 comes much closer to the key range. The CLP-240/230 also utilizes...
... Terminals The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-240/230 digital piano provides natural, expressive grand piano sound and playability, and features Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling (CLP-240)/AWM Stereo Sampling (CLP-230)" tone-genera- The CLP-240/230 Grand Piano 1 and 2 voices feature samples painstakingly recorded from the CLP-240) 2 3 4 6 ! With these features, the CLP-240/ 230 comes much closer to the key range. The CLP-240/230 also utilizes...
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... AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks page 57 For connecting an external tone generator, allowing you to play the keyboard. ( USB [TO DEVICE] terminals (CLP-240 page 57 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of data to and from 14 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 ...to the instrument while flashing dashes appear in process). When DDE is in the display (indicating the operation is on or off . CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 9 The [SPEAKER] switch turns the internal speakers on , the Clavinova simulates the sustain sound that occur when you press the...
... AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks page 57 For connecting an external tone generator, allowing you to play the keyboard. ( USB [TO DEVICE] terminals (CLP-240 page 57 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of data to and from 14 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1 ...to the instrument while flashing dashes appear in process). When DDE is in the display (indicating the operation is on or off . CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 9 The [SPEAKER] switch turns the internal speakers on , the Clavinova simulates the sustain sound that occur when you press the...
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... and toward yourself as far as it . CAUTION Hold the cover with the device still connected may be nearly impossible to the instrument. Music Braces (CLP-240) These braces are for holding the pages of music books in a half-raised position. CAUTION Do not place objects such as it rests on top... Clavinova Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is all the way down. To close 10 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Be careful to use the music rest in place. Small objects placed on the rear of the music rest). 3. Closing the cover with...
... and toward yourself as far as it . CAUTION Hold the cover with the device still connected may be nearly impossible to the instrument. Music Braces (CLP-240) These braces are for holding the pages of music books in a half-raised position. CAUTION Do not place objects such as it rests on top... Clavinova Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is all the way down. To close 10 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Be careful to use the music rest in place. Small objects placed on the rear of the music rest). 3. Closing the cover with...
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...indicating that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in which it is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. NOTE Power indicator If you 're ready to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in the center of ... below the left end of plug differs depending on the bottom panel). ENGLISH Before Using the Clavinova Turning the Power On 1.Connect the power cord. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 11 In some areas a plug adaptor may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on locale.) (bottom surface) CAUTION Make...
...indicating that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in which it is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. NOTE Power indicator If you 're ready to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in the center of ... below the left end of plug differs depending on the bottom panel). ENGLISH Before Using the Clavinova Turning the Power On 1.Connect the power cord. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 11 In some areas a plug adaptor may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on locale.) (bottom surface) CAUTION Make...
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... You can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface OFF ON NORMAL HP. The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the CLP-240/230 package so that you can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of headphones is ... "MIN" and "MAX" settings. CAUTION Do not hang anything other than the headphones on or off. OFF The speakers produce no sound. 12 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual MASTER VOLUME The level increases. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the most comfortable listening level. Two [PHONES] jacks are ...
... You can plug them into either jack.) bottom surface OFF ON NORMAL HP. The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the CLP-240/230 package so that you can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of headphones is ... "MIN" and "MAX" settings. CAUTION Do not hang anything other than the headphones on or off. OFF The speakers produce no sound. 12 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual MASTER VOLUME The level increases. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the most comfortable listening level. Two [PHONES] jacks are ...
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... Clavinova's various functions. Dual Mode Functions 49 F4. (CLP-240) Split Mode Functions 50 F5. (CLP-240)/F4. (CLP-230) Other Functions 51 F6. (CLP-240)/F5. (CLP-230) Metronome Volume 52 F7. (CLP-240)/F6. (CLP-230) Song Part Cancel Volume ....52 F8. (CLP-240)/F7. (CLP-230) MIDI Functions 52 F9. (CLP-240)/F8. (CLP-230) Backup Functions 55 F9.5 (CLP-240)/F8.5 (CLP-230) Character Code 55 Connections 56 Connectors 56 Connecting a Personal...
... Clavinova's various functions. Dual Mode Functions 49 F4. (CLP-240) Split Mode Functions 50 F5. (CLP-240)/F4. (CLP-230) Other Functions 51 F6. (CLP-240)/F5. (CLP-230) Metronome Volume 52 F7. (CLP-240)/F6. (CLP-230) Song Part Cancel Volume ....52 F8. (CLP-240)/F7. (CLP-230) MIDI Functions 52 F9. (CLP-240)/F8. (CLP-230) Backup Functions 55 F9.5 (CLP-240)/F8.5 (CLP-230) Character Code 55 Connections 56 Connectors 56 Connecting a Personal...
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...on page 74 for the complete list of demo sounds for the piano voices with various effects by that effectively demonstrate each of the CLP-240/230's voices. 124 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. ...Engage Demo mode. Play a Voice demo. TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is a status under which you can demo the piano voices with various effects. 14 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES GRAND PIANO ...
...on page 74 for the complete list of demo sounds for the piano voices with various effects by that effectively demonstrate each of the CLP-240/230's voices. 124 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. ...Engage Demo mode. Play a Voice demo. TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is a status under which you can demo the piano voices with various effects. 14 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES GRAND PIANO ...
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... pause playback by simultaneously pressing the [▼] and [▲] buttons. 3. You can be selected accordingly. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 15 ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES... at maximum; Stop playback. the range will stop the song during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-240/230, performance data is selected, or when playback of 50 piano songs. NOTE You can use them for the preset song playback.
... pause playback by simultaneously pressing the [▼] and [▲] buttons. 3. You can be selected accordingly. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 15 ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES... at maximum; Stop playback. the range will stop the song during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-240/230, performance data is selected, or when playback of 50 piano songs. NOTE You can use them for the preset song playback.
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How to normal play mode. The indicator turns off as required so you can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off , and the unit returns to use the practice functions You can practice the corresponding part (part cancel function) and continuously repeat a specified phrase within a song (song A-B repeat function). For more information, see pages 17-18. 16 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Listening to exit Preset Song mode. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to 50 Piano Preset Songs 4. Exit from Preset Song mode.
How to normal play mode. The indicator turns off as required so you can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off , and the unit returns to use the practice functions You can practice the corresponding part (part cancel function) and continuously repeat a specified phrase within a song (song A-B repeat function). For more information, see pages 17-18. 16 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ENGLISH Listening to exit Preset Song mode. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to 50 Piano Preset Songs 4. Exit from Preset Song mode.
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... SPLIT ROOM CHORUS BRIGHT HALL 1 PHASER HARD NORMAL HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM MELLOW STAGE ROTARY SP SOFT ON VOICE BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH DDE CLP- 240 Procedure 1. After you select a song to practice, press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to disengage the Sync Start function.) Playback will...50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left pedal can be used during playback. The normal setting is selected. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 17 LOAD FORMAT/DEL. When you start playback. When playback is complete, it plays at a volume from "0" (no sound...
... SPLIT ROOM CHORUS BRIGHT HALL 1 PHASER HARD NORMAL HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM MELLOW STAGE ROTARY SP SOFT ON VOICE BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH DDE CLP- 240 Procedure 1. After you select a song to practice, press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] button to disengage the Sync Start function.) Playback will...50 Preset Songs (Part Cancel Function) The 50 preset songs have separate left pedal can be used during playback. The normal setting is selected. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 17 LOAD FORMAT/DEL. When you start playback. When playback is complete, it plays at a volume from "0" (no sound...
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...SPLIT ROOM CHORUS BRIGHT HALL 1 PHASER HARD NORMAL HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM MELLOW STAGE ROTARY SP SOFT ON VOICE BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH DDE CLP- 240 Procedure 1. This sets the "A" point ( play ). play ). A-B repeat playback will appear on the dis- To cancel the A and...repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected. 18 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES...
...SPLIT ROOM CHORUS BRIGHT HALL 1 PHASER HARD NORMAL HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM MELLOW STAGE ROTARY SP SOFT ON VOICE BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH DDE CLP- 240 Procedure 1. This sets the "A" point ( play ). play ). A-B repeat playback will appear on the dis- To cancel the A and...repeat a specified phrase within a preset song. NOTE The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is selected. 18 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES...
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... SPLIT ROOM CHORUS BRIGHT HALL 1 PHASER HARD NORMAL HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM MELLOW STAGE ROTARY SP SOFT ON VOICE BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH DDE CLP- 240 Procedure Select the desired voice by pressing one of a voice by adjusting the force with which you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER... VOLUME] slider for each preset voice. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 19 TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the Clavinova, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." Refer to "Preset Voice List" on the...
... SPLIT ROOM CHORUS BRIGHT HALL 1 PHASER HARD NORMAL HALL 2 TREMOLO MEDIUM MELLOW STAGE ROTARY SP SOFT ON VOICE BRILLIANCE REVERB EFFECT TOUCH DDE CLP- 240 Procedure Select the desired voice by pressing one of a voice by adjusting the force with which you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER... VOLUME] slider for each preset voice. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 19 TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the Clavinova, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." Refer to "Preset Voice List" on the...
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A "half-pedal" effect lets you use the damper pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on page 51. 20 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play the keyboard (page 22). This makes it is depressed. Damper (Right) Pedal .... NOTE The depth of the effect produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you play /pause operation or variation function (CLP-240) via the "Pedal Functions" (page 51) in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. The soft pedal will not be sustained. ENGLISH...
A "half-pedal" effect lets you use the damper pedal to create partial sustain effects, depending on page 51. 20 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual When you press the damper pedal here, the notes you play the keyboard (page 22). This makes it is depressed. Damper (Right) Pedal .... NOTE The depth of the effect produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If you play /pause operation or variation function (CLP-240) via the "Pedal Functions" (page 51) in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. The soft pedal will not be sustained. ENGLISH...
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...be slightly louder. If so, lower the MASTER VOLUME level. [REVERB] This control enables you to create a realistic acoustic ambience. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 21 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to change the tonality or "timbre" of each time the [VARIATION] button...NORMAL NOTE When the BRILLIANCE is set to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be used to the Sound - [VARIATION] (CLP- 240)/[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DDE] (CLP-240) [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons [VARIATION] [REVERB] button button MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP...
...be slightly louder. If so, lower the MASTER VOLUME level. [REVERB] This control enables you to create a realistic acoustic ambience. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 21 ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to change the tonality or "timbre" of each time the [VARIATION] button...NORMAL NOTE When the BRILLIANCE is set to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be used to the Sound - [VARIATION] (CLP- 240)/[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DDE] (CLP-240) [-/NO] [+/YES] buttons [VARIATION] [REVERB] button button MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP...