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... the unit is set for the voltage in your area. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to the pointer on the panel. Make sure that the voltage selector is...
... the unit is set for the voltage in your area. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. To change the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to the pointer on the panel. Make sure that the voltage selector is...
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... MAY contain a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in the spaces provided below and retain this type of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be sure that when it is properly installed... electrical shock. Please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by the manufacturer's warranty, and are located on the enclosure. Implied warranties may be diminished. ...
... MAY contain a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in the spaces provided below and retain this type of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may be sure that when it is properly installed... electrical shock. Please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by the manufacturer's warranty, and are located on the enclosure. Implied warranties may be diminished. ...
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Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one...damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in an unstable position where it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your fingers, and do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or ... • Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. Also, be used for extended periods of time, or during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfi...
Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one...damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in an unstable position where it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your fingers, and do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or ... • Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. Also, be used for extended periods of time, or during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfi...
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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
Owner's Manual
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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 ...
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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Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on pages 3-5. Transporting If you move the unit as it to be discolored or degraded. You ...
Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber products on pages 3-5. Transporting If you move the unit as it to be discolored or degraded. You ...
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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. The music stand can be removed to allow direct connection to the sound of a true acoustic piano. PIANO/ HARPSI- The ...970A comes much closer to a personal computer for rich, musical voices, and a special "Graded Hammer" keyboard that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as ...
... 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. The music stand can be removed to allow direct connection to the sound of a true acoustic piano. PIANO/ HARPSI- The ...970A comes much closer to a personal computer for rich, musical voices, and a special "Graded Hammer" keyboard that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released. Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as ...
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...[DEMO] Demonstration playback is available for each voice. (page 22) [METRONOME] Use the metronome functions. (page 38) [CONTRAST] 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 to listen to ...) BRILLIANCE [ ][ ] Adjust the brightness of the tone using 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 play different voices on the left- PIANO MALLET...
...[DEMO] Demonstration playback is available for each voice. (page 22) [METRONOME] Use the metronome functions. (page 38) [CONTRAST] 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 to listen to ...) BRILLIANCE [ ][ ] Adjust the brightness of the tone using 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 play different voices on the left- PIANO MALLET...
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... which it is lost or damaged and needs to match the pin configuration of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Connecting the unit to the Clavinova. • The screen and the ...of the front panel and the power indica- Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn on . The use of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the screen. First ... Power indicator If you turn the power on the bottom panel of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. Make sure your area. In some areas a plug adaptor may be different depending on the ...
... which it is lost or damaged and needs to match the pin configuration of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Connecting the unit to the Clavinova. • The screen and the ...of the front panel and the power indica- Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn on . The use of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the screen. First ... Power indicator If you turn the power on the bottom panel of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. Make sure your area. In some areas a plug adaptor may be different depending on the ...
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... at a high volume level for a long period of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you can also adjust the [PHONES] output ... pair of headphones to one pair of headphones, you are provided. 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 of the [PHONES] jacks. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level...
... at a high volume level for a long period of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 18 CLP-970A Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you can also adjust the [PHONES] output ... pair of headphones to one pair of headphones, you are provided. 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 of the [PHONES] jacks. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level...
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... "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for 50 piano preset songs. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. the number of 50 piano songs. 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...
... "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for 50 piano preset songs. C D The song number appears on the keyboard. the number of 50 piano songs. 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...
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.... 2. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Play the part you start playing the keyboard. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 26 CLP-970A and right-hand parts on or off the playback part you press one...After you can start playback as soon as you start playback. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can play the keyboard. Starting playback automatically as you just turned off the corresponding part. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP...
.... 2. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ BASS E. Play the part you start playing the keyboard. TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous;occurring at the same time 26 CLP-970A and right-hand parts on or off the playback part you press one...After you can start playback as soon as you start playback. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) You can play the keyboard. Starting playback automatically as you just turned off the corresponding part. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP...
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... of the voices, listen to demo songs 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 MAIN voice group buttons (upper row). 2. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS...
... of the voices, listen to demo songs 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 MAIN voice group buttons (upper row). 2. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS...
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When you select Grand Piano 1, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to ON (see step 5 on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the ...
When you select Grand Piano 1, pressing the damper pedal activates the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to ON (see step 5 on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the ...
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You can play the song as if it were in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments. CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME ... transpose it to the key of F. Return to select Manual or Song. For example, if you can also change the key signature of the entire keyboard. Press one octave). 32 CLP-970A A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature of a song. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT ...
You can play the song as if it were in difficult key signatures, and to let you easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instruments. CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME ... transpose it to the key of F. Return to select Manual or Song. For example, if you can also change the key signature of the entire keyboard. Press one octave). 32 CLP-970A A B NO YES TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature of a song. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT ...
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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. Select a voice. In this way, you can play mode. Selecting and Playing Voices Combining two voices (Dual mode) You can simulate a melody duet or combine...
... 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. Select a voice. In this way, you can play mode. Selecting and Playing Voices Combining two voices (Dual mode) You can simulate a melody duet or combine...
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... for the right hand. Select a voice for the left hand. For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on the keyboard - A B NO YES C D 2. PIANO/ HARPSI- 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 ...
... for the right hand. Select a voice for the left hand. For example, you to "Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)" on the keyboard - A B NO YES C D 2. PIANO/ HARPSI- 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 ...