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... by applicable laws. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below and retain this page. Purchase Date 92-469- ➀ (rear) 2 CP300 Owner's Manual DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Implied warranties may be diminished. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this page and ...those indicated in the safety instruction section. However, Yamaha reserves the right to update existing units. Warning: Do not attempt to be correct at an end, please observe all foreseeable...
... by applicable laws. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below and retain this page. Purchase Date 92-469- ➀ (rear) 2 CP300 Owner's Manual DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Implied warranties may be diminished. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this page and ...those indicated in the safety instruction section. However, Yamaha reserves the right to update existing units. Warning: Do not attempt to be correct at an end, please observe all foreseeable...
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...) instructions. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for a long period of these items are to have benches and/or acces- radiators, heat...NOT operate for the supply voltage in locations that objects do not fall and liquids are recommended. 92-469-2 PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL CP300 Owner's Manual 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING...
...) instructions. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for a long period of these items are to have benches and/or acces- radiators, heat...NOT operate for the supply voltage in locations that objects do not fall and liquids are recommended. 92-469-2 PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL CP300 Owner's Manual 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... to an electrical outlet using is a sudden loss of sound during use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. • Do not place the instrument in an unstable... PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 4 CP300 Owner's Manual (1)B-9 1/2 Location • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as correct for ...
... to an electrical outlet using is a sudden loss of sound during use immediately and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. • Do not place the instrument in an unstable... PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. 4 CP300 Owner's Manual (1)B-9 1/2 Location • Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as correct for ...
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Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use . (1)B-9 2/2 CP300 Owner's Manual 5 Saved data may be lost due to set the desired listening level. Always turn the power off the power for all components, set the volumes ... by improper use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not...
Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use . (1)B-9 2/2 CP300 Owner's Manual 5 Saved data may be lost due to set the desired listening level. Always turn the power off the power for all components, set the volumes ... by improper use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not...
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... so that you keep this Owner's Manual This manual consists of four main sections: Introduction, Basic Operation, Reference and Appendix. Basic Operation (page 20) This section explains the basic functions and how to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the device in a safe and handy place for the CP300's various functions. Appendix (page 94) This...
... so that you keep this Owner's Manual This manual consists of four main sections: Introduction, Basic Operation, Reference and Appendix. Basic Operation (page 20) This section explains the basic functions and how to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the device in a safe and handy place for the CP300's various functions. Appendix (page 94) This...
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... two separate stereo output pairs, stereo inputs, MIDI terminals, and a USB connector. Introduction Supplied Accessories • Power cord • Foot pedal (FC3) • Owner's Manual Main Features The CP300 gives you the ultimate acoustic grand piano sound-utilizing three-stage dynamic sampling, providing the ability to change tone with the sustain pedal, and...
... two separate stereo output pairs, stereo inputs, MIDI terminals, and a USB connector. Introduction Supplied Accessories • Power cord • Foot pedal (FC3) • Owner's Manual Main Features The CP300 gives you the ultimate acoustic grand piano sound-utilizing three-stage dynamic sampling, providing the ability to change tone with the sustain pedal, and...
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Introduction Contents Introduction 6 Application Index 10 Before Using the CP300 11 Power Supply Connections 11 Using the Pedals 11 Using Headphones 12 Turning the Power On 12 ... keyboard 14 Playing the Sounds 14 Basic Operation 15 Display Settings-Basic Operation 15 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CP300 16 Basic Instructions 18 Basic Operation 20 Control Names and Functions 20 Front Panel 20 Rear Panel 22 Quick Guide 23...Song Playback 49 Playing Back a Song 49 Convenient Functions 51 Panel Lock Function 51 MIDI Transmission On/Off 51 8 CP300 Owner's Manual
Introduction Contents Introduction 6 Application Index 10 Before Using the CP300 11 Power Supply Connections 11 Using the Pedals 11 Using Headphones 12 Turning the Power On 12 ... keyboard 14 Playing the Sounds 14 Basic Operation 15 Display Settings-Basic Operation 15 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CP300 16 Basic Instructions 18 Basic Operation 20 Control Names and Functions 20 Front Panel 20 Rear Panel 22 Quick Guide 23...Song Playback 49 Playing Back a Song 49 Convenient Functions 51 Panel Lock Function 51 MIDI Transmission On/Off 51 8 CP300 Owner's Manual
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...-Voice Edit 56 Voice Edit-Basic Operation 56 Detailed Settings for MIDI Operations-MIDI Settings 63 About MIDI 63 MIDI Settings-Basic Operation 64 Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings 67 Other Settings-Basic Operation 67 Master Equalizer Settings 72 Using the Performance Functions 73 Performance Parameters 74 Handling Performance Files 76... Effect Type List 114 Effect Parameter List 115 Effect Data Assign Table 123 MIDI Data Format 125 MIDI Implementation Chart 137 Specifications 138 Index 139 CP300 Owner's Manual 9
...-Voice Edit 56 Voice Edit-Basic Operation 56 Detailed Settings for MIDI Operations-MIDI Settings 63 About MIDI 63 MIDI Settings-Basic Operation 64 Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings 67 Other Settings-Basic Operation 67 Master Equalizer Settings 72 Using the Performance Functions 73 Performance Parameters 74 Handling Performance Files 76... Effect Type List 114 Effect Parameter List 115 Effect Data Assign Table 123 MIDI Data Format 125 MIDI Implementation Chart 137 Specifications 138 Index 139 CP300 Owner's Manual 9
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...for Voices Detailed Settings for the Voices-Voice Edit" on page 56 • Making detailed settings for the entire CP300 "Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings" on page 67 • Making settings for Master mode Master Settings-Master Edit" on page ...Equalizer Settings" on page 72 Saving • Saving the Voice settings Handling Performance Files" on page 76 Connecting the CP300 to other devices • What is MIDI About MIDI" on page 63 • Connecting to multiple MIDI devices... Listening to the main display Display Settings-Basic Operation" on page 98 10 CP300 Owner's Manual
...for Voices Detailed Settings for the Voices-Voice Edit" on page 56 • Making detailed settings for the entire CP300 "Miscellaneous CP300 Settings-Other Settings" on page 67 • Making settings for Master mode Master Settings-Master Edit" on page ...Equalizer Settings" on page 72 Saving • Saving the Voice settings Handling Performance Files" on page 76 Connecting the CP300 to other devices • What is MIDI About MIDI" on page 63 • Connecting to multiple MIDI devices... Listening to the main display Display Settings-Basic Operation" on page 98 10 CP300 Owner's Manual
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... INLET jack Power cord (included) Using the Pedals Connect the included pedal (FC3) to an AC outlet. Make sure your CP300 meets the voltage requirement for the country or region in which it is at the OFF position. POWER ON OFF 2 Connect... SOFT 4 AUX MIDI IN OUT THRU USB OUTPUT R L OUTPUT R L/MONO INPUT R L/MONO ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL 1 2 3 SUSTAIN SOSTENUTO SOFT 4 AUX FC3/FC4/FC5 FC7 CP300 Owner's Manual 11 Introduction Before Using the CP300 Power Supply Connections 1 Make sure that the instrument's [POWER] switch on the rear panel is being used.
... INLET jack Power cord (included) Using the Pedals Connect the included pedal (FC3) to an AC outlet. Make sure your CP300 meets the voltage requirement for the country or region in which it is at the OFF position. POWER ON OFF 2 Connect... SOFT 4 AUX MIDI IN OUT THRU USB OUTPUT R L OUTPUT R L/MONO INPUT R L/MONO ASSIGNABLE FOOT PEDAL 1 2 3 SUSTAIN SOSTENUTO SOFT 4 AUX FC3/FC4/FC5 FC7 CP300 Owner's Manual 11 Introduction Before Using the CP300 Power Supply Connections 1 Make sure that the instrument's [POWER] switch on the rear panel is being used.
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.... Press the [POWER] switch to turn off the power to turn the power on. A ****** PleaseWait YAMAHA ****** C B NO YES D A Grand Piano 1 C Press the [POWER] switch again to the CP300. Turning the Power On Make sure the volume setting of the front panel lights up. n If the... indicates that the built-in the center of the CP300 and external devices are using the headphones. The display will disappear. POWER ON! POWER ON OFF MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME The display located in speakers sound normally when using a set of time. B NO YES D 12 CP300 Owner's Manual
.... Press the [POWER] switch to turn off the power to turn the power on. A ****** PleaseWait YAMAHA ****** C B NO YES D A Grand Piano 1 C Press the [POWER] switch again to the CP300. Turning the Power On Make sure the volume setting of the front panel lights up. n If the... indicates that the built-in the center of the CP300 and external devices are using the headphones. The display will disappear. POWER ON! POWER ON OFF MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME The display located in speakers sound normally when using a set of time. B NO YES D 12 CP300 Owner's Manual
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...at the left of the entire keyboard sound. When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to the right of the LCD. CP300 Owner's Manual 13 Terminology Master Volume: The volume level of the panel. The level decreases. n The [MASTER VOLUME] dial also controls the volume of the... headphones. Introduction Before Using the CP300 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the most comfortable ...
...at the left of the entire keyboard sound. When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to the right of the LCD. CP300 Owner's Manual 13 Terminology Master Volume: The volume level of the panel. The level decreases. n The [MASTER VOLUME] dial also controls the volume of the... headphones. Introduction Before Using the CP300 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the most comfortable ...
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... CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE Voice group buttons Play the keyboard and enjoy the sound. 14 CP300 Owner's Manual A Grand Piano 1 B NO YES C D In this condition, you turn the power on following the directions in "Power Supply Connections" (pages 11 and 12), the display... 1" Voice. PIANO 3 CLAVI. PIANO 2 E. To change the Voice, press any one of the Voice group buttons located at the right of the realistic and dynamic CP300 sounds from the keyboard now.
... CHOIR/PAD GUITAR BASS XG 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 VOICE/PERFORMANCE Voice group buttons Play the keyboard and enjoy the sound. 14 CP300 Owner's Manual A Grand Piano 1 B NO YES C D In this condition, you turn the power on following the directions in "Power Supply Connections" (pages 11 and 12), the display... 1" Voice. PIANO 3 CLAVI. PIANO 2 E. To change the Voice, press any one of the Voice group buttons located at the right of the realistic and dynamic CP300 sounds from the keyboard now.
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...Basic Operation In this section you'll learn about the fundamental operations of the CP300-the use of the panel buttons and controls and how to restore the CP300's memory to execute or cancel the operation. Display Settings-Basic Operation Each function... button simultaneously. Parameters corresponding to their normal condition. D [-][+] buttons. D [-][+] buttons. A Main Octave C Set?--> 0 B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT CP300 Owner's Manual 15 NO: Cancel YES: Execute A B SaveToMemory Execute?--> NO YES M-001:NewSong.MID C D Press the [EXIT] button to exit from which you may...
...Basic Operation In this section you'll learn about the fundamental operations of the CP300-the use of the panel buttons and controls and how to restore the CP300's memory to execute or cancel the operation. Display Settings-Basic Operation Each function... button simultaneously. Parameters corresponding to their normal condition. D [-][+] buttons. D [-][+] buttons. A Main Octave C Set?--> 0 B NO YES D CONTRAST EXIT CP300 Owner's Manual 15 NO: Cancel YES: Execute A B SaveToMemory Execute?--> NO YES M-001:NewSong.MID C D Press the [EXIT] button to exit from which you may...
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...;les are maintained. A B FactorySet Execute?--> NO YES MemoryFileExcluded C D Indicates memory files are erased. This lets you can restore the CP300's memory to select either "Memory File Excluded" or "Memory File Included." A B FactorySet Execute?--> NO YES MemoryFileIncluded C D Indicates memory fi... to the factory default settings: 1) Set the "Factory Set" parameter in the Song File menu does not change (page 84). 16 CP300 Owner's Manual n The "Character Code" parameter in the Other Settings menu, or 2) Turn the power off and turn the power on again while ...
...;les are maintained. A B FactorySet Execute?--> NO YES MemoryFileExcluded C D Indicates memory files are erased. This lets you can restore the CP300's memory to select either "Memory File Excluded" or "Memory File Included." A B FactorySet Execute?--> NO YES MemoryFileIncluded C D Indicates memory fi... to the factory default settings: 1) Set the "Factory Set" parameter in the Song File menu does not change (page 84). 16 CP300 Owner's Manual n The "Character Code" parameter in the Other Settings menu, or 2) Turn the power off and turn the power on again while ...
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...POWER] switch to turn on the power to the CP300. Do not switch the power off in this case, the Memory files saved in a group. A file includes both Performance data and Song data (pages 73, 81). CP300 Owner's Manual 17 CAUTION For Factory Set operations that take longer... to the CP300. In this state may cause the system to save Performance files and recorded Songs. Turning the power off ...
...POWER] switch to turn on the power to the CP300. Do not switch the power off in this case, the Memory files saved in a group. A file includes both Performance data and Song data (pages 73, 81). CP300 Owner's Manual 17 CAUTION For Factory Set operations that take longer... to the CP300. In this state may cause the system to save Performance files and recorded Songs. Turning the power off ...
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...data loaded to find your right. ON OFF Selecting and Playing a Voice The CP300 features an exceptionally wide variety of the CP300 before playing. • Before Using the CP300 (pages 11 and 12) POWER ON! Try searching through the Voices to the internal... (page 90) • Connecting to a Computer (page 92) MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER 18 CP300 Owner's Manual PIANO 2 E. Introduction Basic Instructions Turning the Power On First, turn the power on the Keyboard The CP300 allows you to play several different Voices together in virtually any musical style. PIANO 1 E....
...data loaded to find your right. ON OFF Selecting and Playing a Voice The CP300 features an exceptionally wide variety of the CP300 before playing. • Before Using the CP300 (pages 11 and 12) POWER ON! Try searching through the Voices to the internal... (page 90) • Connecting to a Computer (page 92) MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER 18 CP300 Owner's Manual PIANO 2 E. Introduction Basic Instructions Turning the Power On First, turn the power on the Keyboard The CP300 allows you to play several different Voices together in virtually any musical style. PIANO 1 E....
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...Techniques (page 46) • Handling Song Files (page 81) • Playing Back Songs (page 49) Terminology On the CP300, performance data is exceptionally easy. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. PIANO 1 E. Once you've created your ... time. If you have any original Voices you've created, you to store and recall the entire CP300 settings all together. The CP-300 allows you to record up to sixteen independent parts, letting you... • Master Settings-Master Edit (page 53) ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MASTER MASTER EDIT CP300 Owner's Manual 19
...Techniques (page 46) • Handling Song Files (page 81) • Playing Back Songs (page 49) Terminology On the CP300, performance data is exceptionally easy. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. PIANO 1 E. Once you've created your ... time. If you have any original Voices you've created, you to store and recall the entire CP300 settings all together. The CP-300 allows you to record up to sixteen independent parts, letting you... • Master Settings-Master Edit (page 53) ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MASTER MASTER EDIT CP300 Owner's Manual 19
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... as saving and deleting Performance data, and making other settings for the Master mode. ) [PERFORMANCE] button Switches the Performance on the [MASTER] button switches the CP300 to four). The power is turned off if the button is set this position: . Control Names and Functions Basic Operation Control Names and Functions Front... this way: . 5 [MASTER VOLUME] dial Adjusts the overall volume. (page 13) 6 [SONG VOLUME] slider Adjusts the volume of the settings for Performance files. 20 CP300 Owner's Manual
... as saving and deleting Performance data, and making other settings for the Master mode. ) [PERFORMANCE] button Switches the Performance on the [MASTER] button switches the CP300 to four). The power is turned off if the button is set this position: . Control Names and Functions Basic Operation Control Names and Functions Front... this way: . 5 [MASTER VOLUME] dial Adjusts the overall volume. (page 13) 6 [SONG VOLUME] slider Adjusts the volume of the settings for Performance files. 20 CP300 Owner's Manual
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...; [PANEL LOCK] button (page 51) Switches panel lock on the button disables the panel operations. ¡ TEMPO [UP]/[DOWN] buttons Adjusts the tempo. (page 38) CP300 Owner's Manual 21 PIANO 1 E. Turning on /off. Control Names and Functions Basic Operation ™ B NO YES D ¢ CONTRAST EXIT ∞ GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 § MONO PIANO...
...; [PANEL LOCK] button (page 51) Switches panel lock on the button disables the panel operations. ¡ TEMPO [UP]/[DOWN] buttons Adjusts the tempo. (page 38) CP300 Owner's Manual 21 PIANO 1 E. Turning on /off. Control Names and Functions Basic Operation ™ B NO YES D ¢ CONTRAST EXIT ∞ GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 § MONO PIANO...