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... that the voltage selector is initially shipped. Make sure that the correct voltage appears next to the pointer on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord.
... that the voltage selector is initially shipped. Make sure that the correct voltage appears next to the pointer on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord.
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See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings The exclamation point within ... and as regulated by applicable laws. Product performance and/or safety standards may also be affected. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a quali... batteries away from children. The lightning flash with both user safe and environmentally friendly. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of these goals. The average life span of printing. Dispose...
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings The exclamation point within ... and as regulated by applicable laws. Product performance and/or safety standards may also be affected. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a quali... batteries away from children. The lightning flash with both user safe and environmentally friendly. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of these goals. The average life span of printing. Dispose...
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Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at their ... • Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. Also, be used for all components, set the volumes of all components at least 3 cm/one-inch from the...since this can affect proper operation of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your fingers, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy...
Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at their ... • Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. Also, be used for all components, set the volumes of all components at least 3 cm/one-inch from the...since this can affect proper operation of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your fingers, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy...
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......28 Using the pedals ...29 Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS 30 Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]...32 Combining two voices (Dual mode)...33 Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode 35 Using the metronome ...38 Recording Your Performance...39 Recording a New Song...39 Recording to [TRACK 1]...39...
......28 Using the pedals ...29 Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS 30 Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]...32 Combining two voices (Dual mode)...33 Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode 35 Using the metronome ...38 Recording Your Performance...39 Recording a New Song...39 Recording to [TRACK 1]...39...
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... MIDI receive channel (Port A) [MidiInAChannel 78 Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port B) [MidiInAChannel 79 Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]...79 Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect 79 Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter 79 Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter...
... MIDI receive channel (Port A) [MidiInAChannel 78 Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port B) [MidiInAChannel 79 Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]...79 Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect 79 Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter 79 Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter...
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Table of contents Appendix 91 Troubleshooting...92 Preset Voice List ...93 Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split 95 CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly 96 Index...99 10 CLP-970A
Table of contents Appendix 91 Troubleshooting...92 Preset Voice List ...93 Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split 95 CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly 96 Index...99 10 CLP-970A
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...-970A 11 Application Index Use this index to the sound CHORUS]" on page 31 Practicing Muting the right- or left and right hands Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)" on page 35 Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 30 Adding...
...-970A 11 Application Index Use this index to the sound CHORUS]" on page 31 Practicing Muting the right- or left and right hands Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)" on page 35 Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 30 Adding...
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... Clavinova AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" 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...
... Clavinova AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" 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...
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... Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to read "Precautions" on pages 3-5. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be discolored or degraded. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). You can move to another location, you first open the package...
... Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to read "Precautions" on pages 3-5. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be discolored or degraded. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). You can move to another location, you first open the package...
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... piano's soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and "Keyoff Samples" that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. PIANO/ HARPSI- 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...
... piano's soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and "Keyoff Samples" that provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. PIANO/ HARPSI- 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...
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...[EXIT] The screen returns to its main display when you press this button. (page 21) TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ] You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down so that the pitch will match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen to the sound. (page 31) CLP... songs, practice using this slider. (page 18) [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for tone and effects. (page 72) BRILLIANCE [ ][ ] Adjust the brightness of the keyboard. (page 35) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 81) CLP-970A 15 This section enables you play the same keys...
...[EXIT] The screen returns to its main display when you press this button. (page 21) TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ] You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down so that the pitch will match that of another instrument or singer, while you to listen to the sound. (page 31) CLP... songs, practice using this slider. (page 18) [SONG SETTING] Make detailed settings for tone and effects. (page 72) BRILLIANCE [ ][ ] Adjust the brightness of the keyboard. (page 35) [OTHER SETTING] Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 81) CLP-970A 15 This section enables you play the same keys...
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...cord is purchased. (In some areas a plug adaptor may even pose a shock hazard! The type of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. tor located below the left end of the keyboard to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn off the power to turn off . Press the... a fire and shock hazard! Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A. The use of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to the Clavinova. In some areas a plug adaptor may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on 1. CLP-...
...cord is purchased. (In some areas a plug adaptor may even pose a shock hazard! The type of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. tor located below the left end of the keyboard to the Clavinova. • The screen and the power indicator turn off the power to turn off . Press the... a fire and shock hazard! Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A. The use of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. Connecting the unit to the Clavinova. In some areas a plug adaptor may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on 1. CLP-...
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...pair of headphones to one pair of headphones, you are provided. Use this knob. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can plug them into either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. When the ...of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A NO YES ness and darkness EXIT C D Setting the volume While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the left or ...
...pair of headphones to one pair of headphones, you are provided. Use this knob. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the entire keyboard sound TIP You can plug them into either of the [PHONES] jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off. When the ...of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A NO YES ness and darkness EXIT C D Setting the volume While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the left or ...
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You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 4 1. Press one of 50 piano ... provides performance data of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. You can just listen to these songs (page 24) or use them for you to record your performance. (See page 39.) • Use the SongRepeat...
You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING 4 1. Press one of 50 piano ... provides performance data of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. You can just listen to these songs (page 24) or use them for you to record your performance. (See page 39.) • Use the SongRepeat...
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When you first select a song, both parts. Play the part you just turned off the playback part you can play the keyboard. The [START/ PAUSE] indicator flashes. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is played by [... procedure 1. This is turned off as you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn parts on the keyboard. Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on individual tracks. and right-hand parts on and off the corresponding part. PIANO/ HARPSI- After you ...
When you first select a song, both parts. Play the part you just turned off the playback part you can play the keyboard. The [START/ PAUSE] indicator flashes. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is played by [... procedure 1. This is turned off as you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or [TRACK2] button to turn parts on the keyboard. Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on individual tracks. and right-hand parts on and off the corresponding part. PIANO/ HARPSI- After you ...
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... to "Preset Voice List" on page 93 for each preset voice. TIP You can control the loudness of a voice by how hard you play the keyboard, although different playing styles (touch sensitivities) have little or no effect with the sound of the voices, listen to "Preset Voice List" on page 93...
... to "Preset Voice List" on page 93 for each preset voice. TIP You can control the loudness of a voice by how hard you play the keyboard, although different playing styles (touch sensitivities) have little or no effect with the sound of the voices, listen to "Preset Voice List" on page 93...
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... soft pedal will sustain as long as the pedal is pressed. TIP You can also be assigned to those produced by the pedals on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will not affect notes that the pedal cord is set to accurately recreate the...
... soft pedal will sustain as long as the pedal is pressed. TIP You can also be assigned to those produced by the pedals on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will not affect notes that the pedal cord is set to accurately recreate the...
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...EXIT] button. Selecting and Playing Voices Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up one of the TRANSPOSE [ ] and [ ] buttons. Select a type of transposition from "-12 semitones" (down one octave) through ... buttons to the main screen. TIP The transposition range is from Manual or Song. To set the amount of the entire keyboard. PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT 34 MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING Procedure 1. Display the Transpose screen. ...
...EXIT] button. Selecting and Playing Voices Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up one of the TRANSPOSE [ ] and [ ] buttons. Select a type of transposition from "-12 semitones" (down one octave) through ... buttons to the main screen. TIP The transposition range is from Manual or Song. To set the amount of the entire keyboard. PIANO MALLET STRINGS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT 34 MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING Procedure 1. Display the Transpose screen. ...
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... NEW SONG SONG BALANCE STOP START/ PAUSE REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP SYNCHRO START SONG TEMPO The numbers on page 95 for examples of the keyboard. The numbers on the upper row indicate the steps in Dual mode using voices in the bottom row are called 2nd voices. 3. Select a voice. Press...
... NEW SONG SONG BALANCE STOP START/ PAUSE REC SONG SETTING DOWN UP SYNCHRO START SONG TEMPO The numbers on page 95 for examples of the keyboard. The numbers on the upper row indicate the steps in Dual mode using voices in the bottom row are called 2nd voices. 3. Select a voice. Press...
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...and the A [-]/[+] buttons. 3. Use the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row) and the C [-]/[+] buttons. Selecting and Playing Voices Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) Split mode enables you can play two different voices on page 95 for examples of the LEFT...Press one with the left hand and another with the left hand. For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on the keyboard - CLP-970A 35 MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Refer to play a bass part...
...and the A [-]/[+] buttons. 3. Use the LEFT voice group buttons (bottom row) and the C [-]/[+] buttons. Selecting and Playing Voices Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) Split mode enables you can play two different voices on page 95 for examples of the LEFT...Press one with the left hand and another with the left hand. For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on the keyboard - CLP-970A 35 MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Refer to play a bass part...