Owner's Manual
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... the Clavinova. • Introduction: This section explains how to set up and start playing right away. • Advanced Functions: This section explains various functions useful for the Piano" (Music Book) • My Yamaha Product User Registration The PRODUCT ID on locale) About the Manuals This instrument has the following URL, enter "CLP-480" or...
... the Clavinova. • Introduction: This section explains how to set up and start playing right away. • Advanced Functions: This section explains various functions useful for the Piano" (Music Book) • My Yamaha Product User Registration The PRODUCT ID on locale) About the Manuals This instrument has the following URL, enter "CLP-480" or...
Owner's Manual
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...settings for acoustic effects 67 Other settings - [FUNCTION 68 Appendix Preset Voice List (Detailed 75 Message List 78 Troubleshooting 81 Assembling the Clavinova 82 Specifications 87 Options 88 Index 89 9 Table of Contents "MIDItoAUDIO 46 Confirming the amount of specific Parts (MIDI data format)...36 Other recording techniques 37 Handling Song files - [FILE/SONG SETTING 41 Basic File operation 42 Deleting files - Playing the Clavinova as a Piano 12 Turning the power on the USB storage device - METRONOME [ON/OFF] 17 Touch Response 17 Introduction to the controls...
...settings for acoustic effects 67 Other settings - [FUNCTION 68 Appendix Preset Voice List (Detailed 75 Message List 78 Troubleshooting 81 Assembling the Clavinova 82 Specifications 87 Options 88 Index 89 9 Table of Contents "MIDItoAUDIO 46 Confirming the amount of specific Parts (MIDI data format)...36 Other recording techniques 37 Handling Song files - [FILE/SONG SETTING 41 Basic File operation 42 Deleting files - Playing the Clavinova as a Piano 12 Turning the power on the USB storage device - METRONOME [ON/OFF] 17 Touch Response 17 Introduction to the controls...
Owner's Manual
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...unit near the AC IN. We've also included for your area. If the supplied cord is to be provided to avoid catching your Yamaha dealer. Playing the Clavinova as playing the keyboard. First insert the plug of the power cable into the proper AC outlet on locale.) WARNING • Make ... your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with your instrument may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on 1. Playing the Clavinova as if you master the instrument. Turning the power on the bottom panel). Connect the power cable. The use the built-in metronome, convenient ...
...unit near the AC IN. We've also included for your area. If the supplied cord is to be provided to avoid catching your Yamaha dealer. Playing the Clavinova as playing the keyboard. First insert the plug of the power cable into the proper AC outlet on locale.) WARNING • Make ... your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with your instrument may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on 1. Playing the Clavinova as if you master the instrument. Turning the power on the bottom panel). Connect the power cable. The use the built-in metronome, convenient ...
Owner's Manual
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... the [1] power switch to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal before closing it is opened or closed. Power switch The power indicator lights up . Playing the Clavinova as a piece of metal or paper on the rear of the music rest). 3. Raise the two metal supports (at the minimum level. CAUTION • Do...
... the [1] power switch to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal before closing it is opened or closed. Power switch The power indicator lights up . Playing the Clavinova as a piece of metal or paper on the rear of the music rest). 3. Raise the two metal supports (at the minimum level. CAUTION • Do...
Owner's Manual
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Setting the volume - [MASTER VOLUME] To adjust the volume, use the instrument at the left of the display. I .A. Playing the Clavinova as a Piano Play the keyboard to be damaged. Control. CAUTION Do not use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial located at a high volume level for a long period ...
Setting the volume - [MASTER VOLUME] To adjust the volume, use the instrument at the left of the display. I .A. Playing the Clavinova as a Piano Play the keyboard to be damaged. Control. CAUTION Do not use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial located at a high volume level for a long period ...
Owner's Manual
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...BOARD SPEAKER] button to turn the function on , the lamp lights. When it is on and off . Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones Bottom surface Standard stereo phone plug Using the headphone hanger You can be damaged. Realistic soundboard effects - [S. Introduction 15 Getting... system, located on the rear side, effectively reproduces the reverberation and spaciousness of the sound of GP Soundboard Speaker. Playing the Clavinova as shown in the illustration. Otherwise, the instrument or the hanger may cause hearing loss. Press the [S. Using headphones Connect ...
...BOARD SPEAKER] button to turn the function on , the lamp lights. When it is on and off . Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones Bottom surface Standard stereo phone plug Using the headphone hanger You can be damaged. Realistic soundboard effects - [S. Introduction 15 Getting... system, located on the rear side, effectively reproduces the reverberation and spaciousness of the sound of GP Soundboard Speaker. Playing the Clavinova as shown in the illustration. Otherwise, the instrument or the hanger may cause hearing loss. Press the [S. Using headphones Connect ...
Owner's Manual
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When you wish to apply this half-damper state (on page 75. In this effect, play a note or chord on the Clavinova lets you should adjust the halfpedal point to the desired setting (page 70). It makes it is pressed. The soft pedal reduces the volume and ... a longer sustain. Using the pedals This instrument is equipped with vinyl covers when shipped from the factory. The soft pedal will not sustain. Playing the Clavinova as equivalent to each pedal by setting the "PedalPlay/Pause" parameter (page 70). 16 Introduction Getting Started -
When you wish to apply this half-damper state (on page 75. In this effect, play a note or chord on the Clavinova lets you should adjust the halfpedal point to the desired setting (page 70). It makes it is pressed. The soft pedal reduces the volume and ... a longer sustain. Using the pedals This instrument is equipped with vinyl covers when shipped from the factory. The soft pedal will not sustain. Playing the Clavinova as equivalent to each pedal by setting the "PedalPlay/Pause" parameter (page 70). 16 Introduction Getting Started -
Owner's Manual
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... call up the tempo in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is a convenient tool for practice. 12 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] buttons 1. Playing the Clavinova as desired. Adjusting the tempo Press the TEMPO [DOWN] or [UP] button to start the metronome. NOTE You can specify the Touch Response (how the...
... call up the tempo in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is a convenient tool for practice. 12 TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] buttons 1. Playing the Clavinova as desired. Adjusting the tempo Press the TEMPO [DOWN] or [UP] button to start the metronome. NOTE You can specify the Touch Response (how the...
Owner's Manual
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... changing the value Each function may feel overwhelmed at first. D [-][+] buttons. GrandPi a no Vi braphone Harpsi . 8' WoodBass Resetting the value to the A [-][+] - D [-][+] buttons. Playing the Clavinova as the A [-][+] -
... changing the value Each function may feel overwhelmed at first. D [-][+] buttons. GrandPi a no Vi braphone Harpsi . 8' WoodBass Resetting the value to the A [-][+] - D [-][+] buttons. Playing the Clavinova as the A [-][+] -
Owner's Manual
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... the assembled instrument, make sure to read the instructions for piano pedals. NOTICE Do not use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. To keep your Clavinova in optimum condition, we recommend that the rear side of the instrument is 1 - 2 cm away from the wall. Bench Height Adjustment The bench height can...
... the assembled instrument, make sure to read the instructions for piano pedals. NOTICE Do not use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. To keep your Clavinova in optimum condition, we recommend that the rear side of the instrument is 1 - 2 cm away from the wall. Bench Height Adjustment The bench height can...
Owner's Manual
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...CharacterCode" as the Song plays back. Playing back Songs This instrument can effectively use it, refer to "MIDI Basics" (downloadable from the Yamaha website). Press the [SONG SELECT] button to be played with 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo, and maximum 80 minutes... the Song mode. 2. USB1 Bar 001 U1_ 001 : Song001 _ /_ 27 Advanced Functions Playing back Songs A MIDI Song is comprised of the Clavinova, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. Based on recording) • Commercially available MIDI Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File) or ESEQ The maximum size...
...CharacterCode" as the Song plays back. Playing back Songs This instrument can effectively use it, refer to "MIDI Basics" (downloadable from the Yamaha website). Press the [SONG SELECT] button to be played with 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16 bit resolution, stereo, and maximum 80 minutes... the Song mode. 2. USB1 Bar 001 U1_ 001 : Song001 _ /_ 27 Advanced Functions Playing back Songs A MIDI Song is comprised of the Clavinova, etc.) outputs the corresponding sound. Based on recording) • Commercially available MIDI Song data: SMF (Standard MIDI File) or ESEQ The maximum size...
Owner's Manual
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... this instrument to other functions. NOTE Never route the sound output from the speaker of this instrument. By using an FC7 you connect the Clavinova to external powered speaker systems, for more information. MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI ...devices to these connectors, refer to "Panel Controls and Terminals" on the power to the Clavinova, then to the external system. Before turning the power on /off . AUX OUT [L/L+R], [R] jacks These jacks let you can also be ...
... this instrument to other functions. NOTE Never route the sound output from the speaker of this instrument. By using an FC7 you connect the Clavinova to external powered speaker systems, for more information. MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] terminals Use MIDI cables to connect external MIDI ...devices to these connectors, refer to "Panel Controls and Terminals" on the power to the Clavinova, then to the external system. Before turning the power on /off . AUX OUT [L/L+R], [R] jacks These jacks let you can also be ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the appropriate settings according to how the instrument is output from AUX OUT jacks. Reverse this order when you connect the Clavinova to be reproduced via the Clavinova's speakers. Moreover, the tone quality of an external instrument to a monaural device, use audio cables for speakers applied Flat Flat...is lowered. AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks The stereo outputs from the AUX OUT jacks to the AUX IN jacks. (If you connect the Clavinova's AUX OUT jacks to an external system such as Powered speakers, do not sound No plugs connected to AUX OUT jacks Plugs connected to the...
... to the appropriate settings according to how the instrument is output from AUX OUT jacks. Reverse this order when you connect the Clavinova to be reproduced via the Clavinova's speakers. Moreover, the tone quality of an external instrument to a monaural device, use audio cables for speakers applied Flat Flat...is lowered. AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks The stereo outputs from the AUX OUT jacks to the AUX IN jacks. (If you connect the Clavinova's AUX OUT jacks to an external system such as Powered speakers, do not sound No plugs connected to AUX OUT jacks Plugs connected to the...
Owner's Manual
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Do not start any applications on connecting, refer to the manual of sophisticated computer music software. 1. Clavinova USB [TO HOST] terminal NOTE Also the MIDI [IN] and [OUT] terminals can transfer data between the instrument and the computer via a USB cable. ...transmitted only by playing notes on /off the power of a USB cable. NOTICE • Use an AB type USB cable of the computer (such as Yamaha UX16 instead of this instrument. 2. Start the computer. In this instrument. For instructions on the computer. - Computer The USB-MIDI driver will be used to...
Do not start any applications on connecting, refer to the manual of sophisticated computer music software. 1. Clavinova USB [TO HOST] terminal NOTE Also the MIDI [IN] and [OUT] terminals can transfer data between the instrument and the computer via a USB cable. ...transmitted only by playing notes on /off the power of a USB cable. NOTICE • Use an AB type USB cable of the computer (such as Yamaha UX16 instead of this instrument. 2. Start the computer. In this instrument. For instructions on the computer. - Computer The USB-MIDI driver will be used to...
Owner's Manual
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... another MIDI device. • MIDI [OUT] Transmits MIDI messages generated on the type of all the components. • MIDI [IN] Receives MIDI messages from the Yamaha website). Clavinova MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI transmit MIDI OUT MIDI receive 53 Advanced Functions Connections
... another MIDI device. • MIDI [OUT] Transmits MIDI messages generated on the type of all the components. • MIDI [IN] Receives MIDI messages from the Yamaha website). Clavinova MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI transmit MIDI OUT MIDI receive 53 Advanced Functions Connections
Owner's Manual
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... lets you press the pedal • Sostenuto Sostenuto (page 16) • Soft Soft (page 16) • Expression A function that sustains the sound proportionately to the Clavinova's AUX PEDAL jack. Set the value. Store the setting. AuxPedalFunc Set?_ > Expression Set the value. Detailed Settings 65 Detailed settings for the same velocity data...
... lets you press the pedal • Sostenuto Sostenuto (page 16) • Soft Soft (page 16) • Expression A function that sustains the sound proportionately to the Clavinova's AUX PEDAL jack. Set the value. Store the setting. AuxPedalFunc Set?_ > Expression Set the value. Detailed Settings 65 Detailed settings for the same velocity data...
Owner's Manual
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... Transpose TRANSPOSE = To change the key (Changing the key: To raise or lower the overall pitch of the entire Song.) The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up the setting display, press the [FUNCTION] button and...12 (+1 octave) Default setting: 0 68 Detailed Settings Other settings - [FUNCTION] Set the Transpose value. Setting range: • Light With a soft touch, the Clavinova produces a loud sound. Determines the amount of tones tends to be consistent. • Medium Standard touch response. • Heavy You must hit the key very...
... Transpose TRANSPOSE = To change the key (Changing the key: To raise or lower the overall pitch of the entire Song.) The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up the setting display, press the [FUNCTION] button and...12 (+1 octave) Default setting: 0 68 Detailed Settings Other settings - [FUNCTION] Set the Transpose value. Setting range: • Light With a soft touch, the Clavinova produces a loud sound. Determines the amount of tones tends to be consistent. • Medium Standard touch response. • Heavy You must hit the key very...
Owner's Manual
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... PIANO 1] - [GRAND PIANO 4]. With these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound. • Pythagorean This scale, designed by Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, is useful when you play the Clavinova along with other instruments' Voices. Fine tuning the pitch Tune You can select a tuning curve from the Voices in different ways. Scale BaseNote=C PureMajor Select...
... PIANO 1] - [GRAND PIANO 4]. With these scales produce a beautiful, pure sound. • Pythagorean This scale, designed by Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, is useful when you play the Clavinova along with other instruments' Voices. Fine tuning the pitch Tune You can select a tuning curve from the Voices in different ways. Scale BaseNote=C PureMajor Select...
Owner's Manual
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... - The "Local Control Off " setting is a state in which can receive. Select the data to a connected MIDI device, which the Clavinova produces the sound from the keyboard or Song data for MIDI transmission This display also lets you to specify the channel on /off LocalControl "Local... Selecting the type of data from each channel of data received via Song playback. L.L. (Left Layer) Turning Local Control on which MIDI data the Clavinova can produce the sound. In "Local Control Off " state, the keyboard and the tone generator are cut off . Setting for : Main, Left...
... - The "Local Control Off " setting is a state in which can receive. Select the data to a connected MIDI device, which the Clavinova produces the sound from the keyboard or Song data for MIDI transmission This display also lets you to specify the channel on /off LocalControl "Local... Selecting the type of data from each channel of data received via Song playback. L.L. (Left Layer) Turning Local Control on which MIDI data the Clavinova can produce the sound. In "Local Control Off " state, the keyboard and the tone generator are cut off . Setting for : Main, Left...
Owner's Manual
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... If you turn on the panel InitialSetup You can transmit. TransmitParameter Note On Select a type of data. "TransmitParameter" in the Clavinova's memory), the backup on or off the power to its factory default settings. • The CharacterCode parameter setting does not change... not turn off . Detailed Settings 73 Other settings - [FUNCTION] Restoring the factory default settings FactorySet You can reset the Clavinova to the Clavinova. Memory Songs (saved in the Function settings) Function (except for your performance during factory set. ReceiveParameter Note On Select ...
... If you turn on the panel InitialSetup You can transmit. TransmitParameter Note On Select a type of data. "TransmitParameter" in the Clavinova's memory), the backup on or off the power to its factory default settings. • The CharacterCode parameter setting does not change... not turn off . Detailed Settings 73 Other settings - [FUNCTION] Restoring the factory default settings FactorySet You can reset the Clavinova to the Clavinova. Memory Songs (saved in the Function settings) Function (except for your performance during factory set. ReceiveParameter Note On Select ...