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... product. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below or molded/stamped facsimiles of the name plate. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may be denied if the unit is/has been modified. In keeping with arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral ... attempt to be correct at an end, please observe all batteries away from children. Purchase Date 92-469- ➀ (rear) 2 CP300 Owner's Manual The explanation of these graphics on this type of the law, we want you do so unless specifically authorized by applicable laws....
... product. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below or molded/stamped facsimiles of the name plate. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may be denied if the unit is/has been modified. In keeping with arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral ... attempt to be correct at an end, please observe all batteries away from children. Purchase Date 92-469- ➀ (rear) 2 CP300 Owner's Manual The explanation of these graphics on this type of the law, we want you do so unless specifically authorized by applicable laws....
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... objects do not interfere with the components supplied or; Please make sure that 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... cord, the minimum wire size for enclosed installations, should always be installed in locations that unobstructed ventilation is recommended by Yamaha are designed for enclosed installations are manufactured specifically for use in the area where they are ; Objects have ...
... objects do not interfere with the components supplied or; Please make sure that 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... cord, the minimum wire size for enclosed installations, should always be installed in locations that unobstructed ventilation is recommended by Yamaha are designed for enclosed installations are manufactured specifically for use in the area where they are ; Objects have ...
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...and not the cord. These precautions include, but are not limited to be used for the instrument. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in any abnormality • If the power ... 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 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to be caused by qualified...
...and not the cord. These precautions include, but are not limited to be used for the instrument. Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in any abnormality • If the power ... 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 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to be caused by qualified...
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...high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you turn off 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 ... controls while playing the instrument to the instrument. Yamaha cannot be lost when you experience any gaps on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate the instrument for all components. Before turning the power on the instrument, and do not use . (1)B-9 2/2 CP300 Owner's Manual 5
...high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you turn off 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 ... controls while playing the instrument to the instrument. Yamaha cannot be lost when you experience any gaps on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate the instrument for all components. Before turning the power on the instrument, and do not use . (1)B-9 2/2 CP300 Owner's Manual 5
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... range of personal use such data for choosing the Yamaha Stage Piano CP300. Appendix (page 94) This section contains important reference material, including Voice and Drum Kit lists, and various detailed charts and tables. • The illustrations and LCD displays as their respective companies. 6 CP300 Owner's Manual This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and...
... range of personal use such data for choosing the Yamaha Stage Piano CP300. Appendix (page 94) This section contains important reference material, including Voice and Drum Kit lists, and various detailed charts and tables. • The illustrations and LCD displays as their respective companies. 6 CP300 Owner's Manual This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and...
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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 four external ...; Comprehensive selection of inputs/outputs and interfaces-including two separate stereo output pairs, stereo inputs, MIDI terminals, and a USB connector. CP300 Owner's Manual 7 Using AWM, the CP300 has 50 original Voices-including a variety of ultra-realistic piano and other keyboard Voices, plus a wealth of authentic sounds of virtually...
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 four external ...; Comprehensive selection of inputs/outputs and interfaces-including two separate stereo output pairs, stereo inputs, MIDI terminals, and a USB connector. CP300 Owner's Manual 7 Using AWM, the CP300 has 50 original Voices-including a variety of ultra-realistic piano and other keyboard Voices, plus a wealth of authentic sounds of virtually...
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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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...Making detailed settings 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 53 •... to a Computer" on page 92 Quick solutions • Returning to the main display Display Settings-Basic Operation" on page 98 10 CP300 Owner's Manual Introduction Application Index Listening • Listening to Demo Songs with different Voices Listening to the Demo Songs" on page 23 • Listening...
...Making detailed settings 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 53 •... to a Computer" on page 92 Quick solutions • Returning to the main display Display Settings-Basic Operation" on page 98 10 CP300 Owner's Manual Introduction Application Index Listening • Listening to Demo Songs with different Voices Listening to the Demo Songs" on page 23 • Listening...
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...cord to the [AC INLET] jack (page 22) on the rear panel is being used. Introduction Before Using the CP300 Power Supply Connections 1 Make sure that the instrument's [POWER] switch on the instrument's rear panel. 3 Connect the ...can alternately be assigned to control a variety of the power cord 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. An optional...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
...cord to the [AC INLET] jack (page 22) on the rear panel is being used. Introduction Before Using the CP300 Power Supply Connections 1 Make sure that the instrument's [POWER] switch on the instrument's rear panel. 3 Connect the ...can alternately be assigned to control a variety of the power cord 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. An optional...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
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...use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of the CP300 and external devices are using the headphones. B NO YES D 12 CP300 Owner's Manual POWER ON! Before Using the CP300 Using Headphones If you are turned down to the CP300. n If the [SPEAKER] button is lit, this indicates ...that the built-in the center of headphones, connect them to turn the power on. Doing so may cause hearing loss. Turning the Power On Make sure the volume setting of time. A ****** PleaseWait YAMAHA ****** C B ...
...use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of the CP300 and external devices are using the headphones. B NO YES D 12 CP300 Owner's Manual POWER ON! Before Using the CP300 Using Headphones If you are turned down to the CP300. n If the [SPEAKER] button is lit, this indicates ...that the built-in the center of headphones, connect them to turn the power on. Doing so may cause hearing loss. Turning the Power On Make sure the volume setting of time. A ****** PleaseWait YAMAHA ****** C B ...
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When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to the right of the entire keyboard sound. CP300 Owner's Manual 13 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME The level increases. n The [MASTER VOLUME] dial also controls the volume of the panel. A Grand Piano 1 C B NO YES D... located at the left of the headphones. Terminology Master Volume: The volume level of the LCD. The level decreases. 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 listening...
When you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to the right of the entire keyboard sound. CP300 Owner's Manual 13 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME The level increases. n The [MASTER VOLUME] dial also controls the volume of the panel. A Grand Piano 1 C B NO YES D... located at the left of the headphones. Terminology Master Volume: The volume level of the LCD. The level decreases. 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 listening...
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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 Introduction Playing the keyboard Playing the Sounds Try playing some of the panel. GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 MONO PIANO E. VIBES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. PIANO 2 E. PIANO... selected "Grand Piano 1" Voice. 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 Introduction Playing the keyboard Playing the Sounds Try playing some of the panel. GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 MONO PIANO E. VIBES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. PIANO 2 E. PIANO... selected "Grand Piano 1" Voice. 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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... buttons. Each parameter in the display corresponds to it. 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 ...- Display Settings-Basic Operation Each function may want to reset them to button pairs of the panel buttons and controls and how to restore the CP300's memory to execute or cancel the operation. Parameters corresponding to their default values by pressing both buttons simultaneously. D [-][+] buttons next to the ...
... buttons. Each parameter in the display corresponds to it. 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 ...- Display Settings-Basic Operation Each function may want to reset them to button pairs of the panel buttons and controls and how to restore the CP300's memory to execute or cancel the operation. Parameters corresponding to their default values by pressing both buttons simultaneously. D [-][+] buttons next to the ...
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... Performances, as well as its System and other settings. Introduction Basic Operation Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CP300 The CP300 has a Factory Set function for restoring your CP300's memory to select either "Memory File Excluded" or "Memory File Included." Method 1 1 Press the [OTHER .... Storage memory selections: Memory File Excluded Memory files are maintained. This lets you can restore the CP300's memory to call up "Factory Set" in the Song File menu does not change (page 84). 16 CP300 Owner's Manual Refer to access the Other Settings menu.
... Performances, as well as its System and other settings. Introduction Basic Operation Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CP300 The CP300 has a Factory Set function for restoring your CP300's memory to select either "Memory File Excluded" or "Memory File Included." Method 1 1 Press the [OTHER .... Storage memory selections: Memory File Excluded Memory files are maintained. This lets you can restore the CP300's memory to call up "Factory Set" in the Song File menu does not change (page 84). 16 CP300 Owner's Manual Refer to access the Other Settings menu.
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...: A file contains various data in the storage memory are not erased. POWER ON OFF C7 If you will see the message "Executing" during processing. CP300 Owner's Manual 17 In this time, simultaneously hold down the rightmost white key (C7) and black key (Bb6) together and press the [POWER] switch to turn on...
...: A file contains various data in the storage memory are not erased. POWER ON OFF C7 If you will see the message "Executing" during processing. CP300 Owner's Manual 17 In this time, simultaneously hold down the rightmost white key (C7) and black key (Bb6) together and press the [POWER] switch to turn on...
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...the Voices to a Computer (page 92) MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER 18 CP300 Owner's Manual VIBES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. 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! 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 a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while...
...the Voices to a Computer (page 92) MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER 18 CP300 Owner's Manual VIBES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 HARPSI. 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! 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 a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while...
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... the Master Mode (page 39) ZONE 1 • Master Settings-Master Edit (page 53) ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MASTER MASTER EDIT CP300 Owner's Manual 19 Once you've created your performance is called a "Song." This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. TRACK 1 2 3-16 REC STOP... Techniques (page 46) • Handling Song Files (page 81) • Playing Back Songs (page 49) Terminology On the CP300, performance data is exceptionally easy. Basic Instructions Introduction Recording Your Performance and Playing It Back Recording and playing back your custom Master ...
... the Master Mode (page 39) ZONE 1 • Master Settings-Master Edit (page 53) ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 MASTER MASTER EDIT CP300 Owner's Manual 19 Once you've created your performance is called a "Song." This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. TRACK 1 2 3-16 REC STOP... Techniques (page 46) • Handling Song Files (page 81) • Playing Back Songs (page 49) Terminology On the CP300, performance data is exceptionally easy. Basic Instructions Introduction Recording Your Performance and Playing It Back Recording and playing back your custom Master ...
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...page 53) Enables selection of the settings for the Master mode. ) [PERFORMANCE] button Switches the Performance on the [MASTER] button switches the CP300 to function as saving and deleting Performance data, and making other settings for each Layer parts (up to a pair of stereo headphones. 4 .... (page 47) 7 [ZONE CONTROL] sliders (pages 28, 39) These four sliders adjust the output level for Performance files. 20 CP300 Owner's Manual Turning on the [MASTER] button switches the function assigned to the [ZONE CONTROL] sliders. 8 [MASTER] button (page 39) Turning on /...
...page 53) Enables selection of the settings for the Master mode. ) [PERFORMANCE] button Switches the Performance on the [MASTER] button switches the CP300 to function as saving and deleting Performance data, and making other settings for each Layer parts (up to a pair of stereo headphones. 4 .... (page 47) 7 [ZONE CONTROL] sliders (pages 28, 39) These four sliders adjust the output level for Performance files. 20 CP300 Owner's Manual Turning on the [MASTER] button switches the function assigned to the [ZONE CONTROL] sliders. 8 [MASTER] button (page 39) Turning on /...
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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 Control Names and Functions Basic Operation ™ B NO YES D ¢ CONTRAST EXIT ∞ GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 § MONO PIANO E. PIANO 1 E. PIANO 3 CLAVI. ¶...
...; [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 Control Names and Functions Basic Operation ™ B NO YES D ¢ CONTRAST EXIT ∞ GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 § MONO PIANO E. PIANO 1 E. PIANO 3 CLAVI. ¶...