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... of all other voices. q Piano-like touch response - In order to make the Clavinova useful in a range of your Clavinova will be referred to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for direct connection... later reference. * The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will give you to personal computers running ad- Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance ...
... of all other voices. q Piano-like touch response - In order to make the Clavinova useful in a range of your Clavinova will be referred to as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for direct connection... later reference. * The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will give you to personal computers running ad- Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. q On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance ...
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...Clavinova's voices. PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY EFFECT HARD MEDIUM SOFT TOUCH 6 78 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. PIPE E. When the power is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 10). 3 [BRILLIANCE] Control (CLP-880/860...details. 6 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 HARPSI- PIANO 1 E. The Control Panel CLP-820/820S MASTER VOLUME MAX 4 DEMO MIN 2 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-840 MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW 3 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-860 MASTER VOLUME ...
...Clavinova's voices. PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS PIPE ORGAN 9 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB CHORUS SYMPHONIC TREMOLO DELAY EFFECT HARD MEDIUM SOFT TOUCH 6 78 GRAND PIANO CLASSICAL JAZZ PIANO PIANO ROCK PIANO E. PIPE E. When the power is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 10). 3 [BRILLIANCE] Control (CLP-880/860...details. 6 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 HARPSI- PIANO 1 E. The Control Panel CLP-820/820S MASTER VOLUME MAX 4 DEMO MIN 2 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-840 MASTER VOLUME BRILLIANCE MAX BRIGHT 4 DEMO MIN 2 MELLOW 3 5 TRANSPOSE CLP-860 MASTER VOLUME ...
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...Song Mode. See page 18 for details), and a split mode on the CLP-880/860 which allows different voices to match your playing style. The [-/NO] and [+/ YES] buttons are also used to set the tempo of the Clavinova to be recorded or played back. corder function. their "-/NO" and ...^ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder, letting you record and play back just about anything you play on the left and right hands (see page 16 for details. 7 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840) This button selects a number of effects which can give your sound...
...Song Mode. See page 18 for details), and a split mode on the CLP-880/860 which allows different voices to match your playing style. The [-/NO] and [+/ YES] buttons are also used to set the tempo of the Clavinova to be recorded or played back. corder function. their "-/NO" and ...^ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder, letting you record and play back just about anything you play on the left and right hands (see page 16 for details. 7 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840) This button selects a number of effects which can give your sound...
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...have no affect. • The input signal from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing ... jack and selector switch allow direct connection to adjust the level. 3 PEDAL Jack This terminal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. Use the volume control on the external audio equipment to a personal computer for sequencing and other devices....
...have no affect. • The input signal from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing ... jack and selector switch allow direct connection to adjust the level. 3 PEDAL Jack This terminal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume and brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) controls. Use the volume control on the external audio equipment to a personal computer for sequencing and other devices....
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...ORGAN 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. Use the [VARIATION] button to turn the ...power ON. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 11 Select the desired voice by using the [REVERB] button (page ...
...ORGAN 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. Use the [VARIATION] button to turn the ...power ON. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 11 Select the desired voice by using the [REVERB] button (page ...
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NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to the normal play mode. 12 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Here's how you press the [START/ STOP] button instead of a voice selector button, the GRAND PIANO demo tune ... the Demo Mode Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the corresponding voice demo tune - Play a Voice Demo Press one of the Clavinova's voices. featuring the voice normally selected by that effectively demonstrate each of the voice selectors to engage the demo mode - Playing the Demonstration Tunes...
NOTE • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the [BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to the normal play mode. 12 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Here's how you press the [START/ STOP] button instead of a voice selector button, the GRAND PIANO demo tune ... the Demo Mode Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the corresponding voice demo tune - Play a Voice Demo Press one of the Clavinova's voices. featuring the voice normally selected by that effectively demonstrate each of the voice selectors to engage the demo mode - Playing the Demonstration Tunes...
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...you like. To use the variation for only one of the keyboard. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the dual-mode voices. This voice can be used to turn the variation for each voice as... Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 E. The [STRINGS] [VARIATION] voice has a slow attack. NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be engaged at the same time (or press one effect type will take priority...
...you like. To use the variation for only one of the keyboard. Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Other Dual Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the dual-mode voices. This voice can be used to turn the variation for each voice as... Effect Depth 30 • 2nd Voice Effect Depth 30 • Reset 30 16 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S PIANO 1 E. The [STRINGS] [VARIATION] voice has a slow attack. NOTE • The dual and split modes (CLP-880/860) cannot be engaged at the same time (or press one effect type will take priority...
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... 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 see page 30) you like. See the corresponding pages for the Right Voice on and off as you can be individually... depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Setting the Split Point The split point is indicated with the right hand. Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the Left Voice lights, and in this state the [VARIATION] button can also be used to ...
... 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 see page 30) you like. See the corresponding pages for the Right Voice on and off as you can be individually... depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. Setting the Split Point The split point is indicated with the right hand. Other Split Mode Functions The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of the Left Voice lights, and in this state the [VARIATION] button can also be used to ...
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.... The transposition range is from 1 through "0" (normal pitch) to match different playing styles and preferences. C7 range of 12 semitones (i.e. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 MEDIUM The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly "standard" keyboard response. The volume range is held (the current volume level ...button is selected, the volume of a singer or other than "0" is the initial factory default setting. "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of notes played in...
.... The transposition range is from 1 through "0" (normal pitch) to match different playing styles and preferences. C7 range of 12 semitones (i.e. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 21 MEDIUM The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly "standard" keyboard response. The volume range is held (the current volume level ...button is selected, the volume of a singer or other than "0" is the initial factory default setting. "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of notes played in...
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...of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is increased by approximately 0.2 Hz. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to the A3 note's Hz) range in approximately 1 Hz increments. X Press any key between... [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz). Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz ... 453.0 Hz (corresponding to match other instruments or recorded music. Pitch control is decreased by the appearance and position of ...
...of "Hertz", the overall tuning range is increased by approximately 0.2 Hz. page 28. 22 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to the A3 note's Hz) range in approximately 1 Hz increments. X Press any key between... [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall standard tuning (A3 = 440 Hz). Tuning Tuning makes it possible to adjust the pitch of the Clavinova over a 427.0 Hz ... 453.0 Hz (corresponding to match other instruments or recorded music. Pitch control is decreased by the appearance and position of ...
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... the tempo in the recording/playback mode. The selected tempo will appear on , the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of the metronome and recorder playback (the recorder is a... convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova...
... the tempo in the recording/playback mode. The selected tempo will appear on , the beat indicator flashes at the current tempo. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 23 SONG SELECT -/NO +/YES Tempo Control The tempo of the metronome and recorder playback (the recorder is a... convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described in the next section. The Metronome & Tempo Control The Clavinova...
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...STOP REC Engage the Record Ready Mode Press the RECORDER [REC] button to engage the record ready mode (recording does not actually start yet). CLP-880/860 • The track button indicators of memory available for recording and its indicator goes out. • Recording on a track which already contains...LED display will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting. 24 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S It can be disengaged before pressing the [REC] button (step 1, above) so that its indicator - Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you ...
...STOP REC Engage the Record Ready Mode Press the RECORDER [REC] button to engage the record ready mode (recording does not actually start yet). CLP-880/860 • The track button indicators of memory available for recording and its indicator goes out. • Recording on a track which already contains...LED display will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting. 24 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S It can be disengaged before pressing the [REC] button (step 1, above) so that its indicator - Using the Recorder The Clavinova features a two-track recorder that let you record what you ...
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... Track All data can be changed : "Dual balance (F3)", "Dual detune (F3)", "Dual octave shift (F3)", "Split balance (F4:CLP880/860)" or "Split octave shift (F4:CLP-880/860)". The current measure number will appear on the display while recording. • The left pedal can record up to that point will...recorded data up to press the [START/STOP] button or a key on the keyboard, either of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the Clavinova. If you do this also cancels data for the entire song). • The following data for initial settings cannot be careful not to a ...
... Track All data can be changed : "Dual balance (F3)", "Dual detune (F3)", "Dual octave shift (F3)", "Split balance (F4:CLP880/860)" or "Split octave shift (F4:CLP-880/860)". The current measure number will appear on the display while recording. • The left pedal can record up to that point will...recorded data up to press the [START/STOP] button or a key on the keyboard, either of the recording procedure are actually recorded by the Clavinova. If you do this also cancels data for the entire song). • The following data for initial settings cannot be careful not to a ...
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...a range of the Scale (F2), Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode (F4: CLP-880/860), Pedal Functions (F5: CLP-880/860), MIDI (F7: CLP-840/820/820S, F8: CLP-880/860), and Backup (F8: CLP-840/ 820/820S, F9: CLP-880/860) functions, you will not be available. • The Dual mode can be engaged... [-/NO] or [+/YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. F1 through F8 on the CLP-880/860. X Use the FUNCTION [] buttons to select the desired sub-function. If the corresponding mode is not engaged, "F3.-" or "F4...
...a range of the Scale (F2), Dual Mode (F3), Split Mode (F4: CLP-880/860), Pedal Functions (F5: CLP-880/860), MIDI (F7: CLP-840/820/820S, F8: CLP-880/860), and Backup (F8: CLP-840/ 820/820S, F9: CLP-880/860) functions, you will not be available. • The Dual mode can be engaged... [-/NO] or [+/YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that give the Clavinova extraordinary versatility. F1 through F8 on the CLP-880/860. X Use the FUNCTION [] buttons to select the desired sub-function. If the corresponding mode is not engaged, "F3.-" or "F4...
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...note setting is pressed simply switches to recall the default settings "C". 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 be based. After selecting "F1", use the [-/NO] and ... in 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 Tenths of a Hertz are : 1: Equal Temperament 2: Pure Major 3: Pure Minor 4: Pythagorean 5: Mean Tone 6: Werckmeister 7: Kirnberger ...
...note setting is pressed simply switches to recall the default settings "C". 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 be based. After selecting "F1", use the [-/NO] and ... in 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 Tenths of a Hertz are : 1: Equal Temperament 2: Pure Major 3: Pure Minor 4: Pythagorean 5: Mean Tone 6: Werckmeister 7: Kirnberger ...
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... instruments and equipment to receive on channel 1, while the other is played on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of the instruments or tone generators could be used to channel-2 information. One of course) transmit note and velocity...
... instruments and equipment to receive on channel 1, while the other is played on the receiving instruments or tone generators. 34 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S For example, most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of the instruments or tone generators could be used to channel-2 information. One of course) transmit note and velocity...
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...The transmit channel parameter can also be played directly from an external keyboard or other like channel messages received will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is transmitted on channels 1 and 2. Select "1-2" for example, Local Control should be turned OFF when... the MIDI OUT AUX IN OUT PUT MIDI L R R L IN Clavinova keyboard controls its set channel. F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will normally also send a MIDI program change numbers. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception...
...The transmit channel parameter can also be played directly from an external keyboard or other like channel messages received will not affect the Clavinova's panel settings or what is transmitted on channels 1 and 2. Select "1-2" for example, Local Control should be turned OFF when... the MIDI OUT AUX IN OUT PUT MIDI L R R L IN Clavinova keyboard controls its set channel. F7.4/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will normally also send a MIDI program change numbers. CLP-880/860/840/820/820S 35 There's also a "1-2" mode which allows simultaneous reception...
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... the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is engaged. • No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S By transmitting the Clavinova panel... settings and recording them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will be reloaded on a model of the same type. "End...
... the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other "control" settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is engaged. • No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation. 36 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S By transmitting the Clavinova panel... settings and recording them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will be reloaded on a model of the same type. "End...
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...is not pressed, make sure that a pair of MIDI recording and playback functions, plus Yamaha DOC software, Disklavier PianoSoft™, and General MIDI/Standard MIDI File disk playback capability. 40 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned up... Unit A range of headphones is not plugged into the main unit (page 66: CLP-820S, page 60: CLP-860/ 840/820, page 52: CLP-880). 3. KC-883 Key Cover (for the CLP-820S only) A convenient way to move the Clavinova further away from the affected equipment, or vice versa. 6. q If "Scn"...
...is not pressed, make sure that a pair of MIDI recording and playback functions, plus Yamaha DOC software, Disklavier PianoSoft™, and General MIDI/Standard MIDI File disk playback capability. 40 CLP-880/860/840/820/820S Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned up... Unit A range of headphones is not plugged into the main unit (page 66: CLP-820S, page 60: CLP-860/ 840/820, page 52: CLP-880). 3. KC-883 Key Cover (for the CLP-820S only) A convenient way to move the Clavinova further away from the affected equipment, or vice versa. 6. q If "Scn"...
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...] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [ccH] -> [vvH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 50H = CLP-880/860/840/820/820S common ID 11H = Clavinova special control 0nH = Control MIDI change (n=channel number) cc = Control number vv = Value F7H = End of Exclusive Control Split Point... [43H] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [nnH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID xxH = Product ID (CLP-880/860/840/820/820S common ID: 50H or CLP common ID: 01H) nnH = Substatus nn Control 02H Internal MIDI clock 03H External MIDI clock 06H Bulk Data ...
...] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [ccH] -> [vvH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID 50H = CLP-880/860/840/820/820S common ID 11H = Clavinova special control 0nH = Control MIDI change (n=channel number) cc = Control number vv = Value F7H = End of Exclusive Control Split Point... [43H] -> [73H] -> [xxH] -> [nnH] -> [F7H] F0H = Exclusive status 43H = Yamaha ID 73H = Clavinova ID xxH = Product ID (CLP-880/860/840/820/820S common ID: 50H or CLP common ID: 01H) nnH = Substatus nn Control 02H Internal MIDI clock 03H External MIDI clock 06H Bulk Data ...