Owner's Manual
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... reproductions of musical pleasure. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most of your Clavinova will be referred to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in computer interface for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. With the proper care, your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it...
... reproductions of musical pleasure. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most of your Clavinova will be referred to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in computer interface for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. With the proper care, your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it...
Owner's Manual
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... @ SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES % START/ STOP REC ^ METRONOME FUNCTION PIANO SONG RECORDER 1 2 TEMPO FUNCTION SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES START/ STOP REC STEREO SAMPLING CLP-880 1 POWER A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3... 3 [BRILLIANCE] Control (CLP-880/860/840) The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or "timbre" of the output sound from a mellow tone to turn the power ON, a second time to a bright tone. 4 [DEMO] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of the Clavinova's voices. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD ...
... @ SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES % START/ STOP REC ^ METRONOME FUNCTION PIANO SONG RECORDER 1 2 TEMPO FUNCTION SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES START/ STOP REC STEREO SAMPLING CLP-880 1 POWER A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3... 3 [BRILLIANCE] Control (CLP-880/860/840) The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality or "timbre" of the output sound from a mellow tone to turn the power ON, a second time to a bright tone. 4 [DEMO] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of the Clavinova's voices. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD ...
Owner's Manual
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...), sostenuto (center) and damper (right) pedals (soft/sostenuto [left - CLP-880/860/840/820 * CLP-820S * Soft pedal Damper pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Soft/Sostenuto pedal CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 7 The Control Panel 5 [TRANSPOSE] Button The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to be recorded or played back. See page...
...), sostenuto (center) and damper (right) pedals (soft/sostenuto [left - CLP-880/860/840/820 * CLP-820S * Soft pedal Damper pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Soft/Sostenuto pedal CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 7 The Control Panel 5 [TRANSPOSE] Button The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to be recorded or played back. See page...
Owner's Manual
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...standard stereo headphones can be connected to the L/L+R jack. • The input signal from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. More details on MIDI are given in here for details. and right-channel signals are combined and delivered ... audio equipment to adjust the level. 3 PEDAL Jack This terminal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. See page 38 for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically...
...standard stereo headphones can be connected to the L/L+R jack. • The input signal from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. More details on MIDI are given in here for details. and right-channel signals are combined and delivered ... audio equipment to adjust the level. 3 PEDAL Jack This terminal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. See page 38 for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS VARIATION BRILLIANCE BRIGHT MELLOW Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can add or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840) and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) as required. Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On... After making sure that the Clavinova's AC cord is turned ON, one of the voice selectors. When the power...
... CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS VARIATION BRILLIANCE BRIGHT MELLOW Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of notes played can add or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840) and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) as required. Selecting & Playing Voices Turn Power On... After making sure that the Clavinova's AC cord is turned ON, one of the voice selectors. When the power...
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Voice Demo DEMO CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Play a Voice Demo Press one of the ... pressing the corresponding voice selector. NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to engage the demo mode - PIANO 1 E. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS DEMO Engage...24) is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. * See page 41 for a complete listing of the Clavinova's voices. Here's how you can select and play mode. 12 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S
Voice Demo DEMO CLP-880 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Play a Voice Demo Press one of the ... pressing the corresponding voice selector. NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to engage the demo mode - PIANO 1 E. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH ORGAN JAZZ ORGAN BASS DEMO Engage...24) is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors. * See page 41 for a complete listing of the Clavinova's voices. Here's how you can select and play mode. 12 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S
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... priority as shown in the diagram on or off. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the depth default value of other . PIANO 1 E. NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be designated as you like. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH... • 2nd Voice Octave Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 E. This voice can change the depth value for only one of the dual-mode voices. To use the variation...
... priority as shown in the diagram on or off. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the depth default value of other . PIANO 1 E. NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be designated as you like. PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN CHURCH... • 2nd Voice Octave Shift 29 • 1st Voice Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 E. This voice can change the depth value for only one of the dual-mode voices. To use the variation...
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...that its indicator goes out. Depth will take priority over the other split-mode functions, listed below ). Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the Right Voice will be changed while in the split mode, by default. The indicator of the Left... • Left Voice Octave Shift 31 • Right Voice Effect Depth 31 • Left Voice Effect Depth 31 • Damper Range 31 • Reset 31 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 17 SPLIT Example: A-1 b=1 C 2 F~2 A-1 Bb-1 C2 F#2 • "b" is indicated with a lower is initially set at the same...
...that its indicator goes out. Depth will take priority over the other split-mode functions, listed below ). Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to the Right Voice will be changed while in the split mode, by default. The indicator of the Left... • Left Voice Octave Shift 31 • Right Voice Effect Depth 31 • Left Voice Effect Depth 31 • Damper Range 31 • Reset 31 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 17 SPLIT Example: A-1 b=1 C 2 F~2 A-1 Bb-1 C2 F#2 • "b" is indicated with a lower is initially set at the same...
Owner's Manual
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..."12" (up one octave). The transposition range is 64. The default transpose setting is the initial factory default setting. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of 12 semitones (i.e. TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Use the ...When the FIXED type is from "-12" (down in sequence each time the [TOUCH] button is pressed). "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can be set by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while the [TOUCH] button...
..."12" (up one octave). The transposition range is 64. The default transpose setting is the initial factory default setting. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of 12 semitones (i.e. TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Use the ...When the FIXED type is from "-12" (down in sequence each time the [TOUCH] button is pressed). "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can be set by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while the [TOUCH] button...
Owner's Manual
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...lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simulta- In terms of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. A-1 B-1 C3 B3 SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES A#-1 A -1 C3 B3 SONG SELECT ... Hertz intervals. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz ... 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note's Hz) range in the following example: Display 440... simultaneously to recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz). page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S
...lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simulta- In terms of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music. A-1 B-1 C3 B3 SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES A#-1 A -1 C3 B3 SONG SELECT ... Hertz intervals. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz ... 453.0 Hz (corresponding to the A3 note's Hz) range in the following example: Display 440... simultaneously to recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz). page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S
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...Metronome Volume Function The volume of the metronome sound can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by pressing the [METRONOME] button. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 Metronome Time Signature The time signature (beat) of the metronome and recorder playback (the recorder is lit) can also... The tempo of the metronome can be recalled by using the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is alternately turned on the LED display while in the normal play mode and while the [TEMPO t/s] buttons are being used...
...Metronome Volume Function The volume of the metronome sound can be set from 32 to 280 beats per minute by pressing the [METRONOME] button. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 Metronome Time Signature The time signature (beat) of the metronome and recorder playback (the recorder is lit) can also... The tempo of the metronome can be recalled by using the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova built-in metronome is alternately turned on the LED display while in the normal play mode and while the [TEMPO t/s] buttons are being used...
Owner's Manual
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... (F3) q Dual detune (F3) q Dual octave shift (F3) q Split balance (F4: CLP-880/860) q Split octave shift (F4: CLP-880/860) Recording GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you play on the keyboard and then...ready mode can "overdub" one part on top of tracks which already contains data will erase all previous data on that its indicator - CLP-880/860 • The track button indicators of another, using the dual or split mode). If you can be disengaged before pressing the [...
... (F3) q Dual detune (F3) q Dual octave shift (F3) q Split balance (F4: CLP-880/860) q Split octave shift (F4: CLP-880/860) Recording GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you play on the keyboard and then...ready mode can "overdub" one part on top of tracks which already contains data will erase all previous data on that its indicator - CLP-880/860 • The track button indicators of another, using the dual or split mode). If you can be disengaged before pressing the [...
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... 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Start Recording Recording will begin to flash when recorder memory is finished by the Clavinova. The record track indicator will not be recorded. • You can be erased from the record ready mode and register the changes. Changing...changed : "Dual balance (F3)", "Dual detune (F3)", "Dual octave shift (F3)", "Split balance (F4:CLP880/860)" or "Split octave shift (F4:CLP-880/860)". RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. The current measure number will appear on the keyboard or press the...
... 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Start Recording Recording will begin to flash when recorder memory is finished by the Clavinova. The record track indicator will not be recorded. • You can be erased from the record ready mode and register the changes. Changing...changed : "Dual balance (F3)", "Dual detune (F3)", "Dual octave shift (F3)", "Split balance (F4:CLP880/860)" or "Split octave shift (F4:CLP-880/860)". RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC RECORDER 1 2 START/ STOP REC Press twice. The current measure number will appear on the keyboard or press the...
Owner's Manual
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... from the function mode. NOTE • The Dual or Split (CLP-880/860) mode must be exited before the F3 and F4 functions can be selected, respectively. F1 through F8 on the CLP-840/820/820S; C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. NOTE • After selecting the function, the...
... from the function mode. NOTE • The Dual or Split (CLP-880/860) mode must be exited before the F3 and F4 functions can be selected, respectively. F1 through F8 on the CLP-840/820/820S; C In the case of functions that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. NOTE • After selecting the function, the...
Owner's Manual
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...tuning. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to a specific key. F2.1: Scale ...In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you want the previously selected tuning to the A3 note's Hz). The tunings are indicated on the LED display by a...approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The overall tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz (corresponding to be accomplished via the F1 function.
...tuning. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to a specific key. F2.1: Scale ...In addition to the standard Equal Temperament tuning, the Clavinova includes 6 classic tunings that you want the previously selected tuning to the A3 note's Hz). The tunings are indicated on the LED display by a...approximately 0.2 Hz increments (the first time the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button is effective for tunings other than the Equal Temperament tuning. 28 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The overall tuning range is from 427.0 Hz to 453.0 Hz (corresponding to be accomplished via the F1 function.
Owner's Manual
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The Function Mode F7 CLP-840/820/820S MIDI Functions F8 CLP-880/860 MIDI Functions q A Brief Introduction to channel-2 information. For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer with isolated instruments. If the MIDI OUT ... or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S One of certain instruments or devices connected in order to use the TO HOST connector, set to "record" MIDI OUT Playback Data MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI data received from a Clavinova, for MIDI Data Being Recorded...
The Function Mode F7 CLP-840/820/820S MIDI Functions F8 CLP-880/860 MIDI Functions q A Brief Introduction to channel-2 information. For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer with isolated instruments. If the MIDI OUT ... or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S One of certain instruments or devices connected in order to use the TO HOST connector, set to "record" MIDI OUT Playback Data MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI data received from a Clavinova, for MIDI Data Being Recorded...
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... from a music computer or sequencer. receive = "ALL". F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is being played on channels 1 and 2 only. Press the [-/NO] and ...Clavinova to play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connec- This function makes it possible to MIDI information received via MIDI. • No MIDI reception occurs when the demo/piano song mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception on the keyboard. CLP-880...
... from a music computer or sequencer. receive = "ALL". F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is being played on channels 1 and 2 only. Press the [-/NO] and ...Clavinova to play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connec- This function makes it possible to MIDI information received via MIDI. • No MIDI reception occurs when the demo/piano song mode is also available, which allows simultaneous reception on the keyboard. CLP-880...
Owner's Manual
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... pitch of MIDI transmit transposition. This is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is not affected). F7.8/F8.8: Bulk.../panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The Function Mode F7.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing...
... pitch of MIDI transmit transposition. This is particularly useful if you will be recording performances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is not affected). F7.8/F8.8: Bulk.../panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S The Function Mode F7.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external MIDI device or keyboard, causing...
Owner's Manual
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...Clavinova, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. • When the HOST SELECT switch is disconnected from the [TO HOST] terminal. After connecting the cable, turn the power of the HOST SELECT switch. To use (refer to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880... standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Apple Macintosh Series Computer Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer ...Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the modem or printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which port your software owner's manual). q "Mac" Cable Connections MINI DIN...
...Clavinova, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly. • When the HOST SELECT switch is disconnected from the [TO HOST] terminal. After connecting the cable, turn the power of the HOST SELECT switch. To use (refer to "MIDI". 38 CLP-880... standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Apple Macintosh Series Computer Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer ...Connect the TO HOST connector of the Clavinova to the modem or printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which port your software owner's manual). q "Mac" Cable Connections MINI DIN...
Owner's Manual
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... transfer rate, set the HOST SELECT switch to "PC-1". • When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to make on the computer side. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. q "PC-2" Cable Connections MINI DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 8 5 • 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin ...8226; IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows is the registered trademark of the Clavinova to your software may require different settings. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 Refer to the RS-232C port on the World Wide Web, . IBM-PC/AT Series ...
... transfer rate, set the HOST SELECT switch to "PC-1". • When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to make on the computer side. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be installed in the personal computer. q "PC-2" Cable Connections MINI DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 8 5 • 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin ...8226; IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows is the registered trademark of the Clavinova to your software may require different settings. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 39 Refer to the RS-232C port on the World Wide Web, . IBM-PC/AT Series ...