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... products that our products and the production methods used in the safety instruction section. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this type of this manual is properly installed and used to perform the replacement. We sincerely believe that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. The average life span of battery is required by Yamaha. Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or...
... products that our products and the production methods used in the safety instruction section. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this type of this manual is properly installed and used to perform the replacement. We sincerely believe that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. The average life span of battery is required by Yamaha. Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or...
Owner's Manual
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... which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use excessive force on the bench. Using it , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. sSAVING USER DATA • Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in a safe place for all components, set the volumes of physical injury...
... which may have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not expose the instrument to rain, use excessive force on the bench. Using it , immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other property. sSAVING USER DATA • Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in a safe place for all components, set the volumes of physical injury...
Owner's Manual
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... manual contains lists of copyrighted software for purposes other trademarks are for computers. The Clavinova is capable of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices. Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) is prohibited. The Clavinova uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using SMF Format 0.) Disk Orchestra Collection The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback compatibility with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records "song" data using the Custom Style feature. 2 4 CVP-103 The Clavinova...
... manual contains lists of copyrighted software for purposes other trademarks are for computers. The Clavinova is capable of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices. Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) is prohibited. The Clavinova uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using SMF Format 0.) Disk Orchestra Collection The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback compatibility with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records "song" data using the Custom Style feature. 2 4 CVP-103 The Clavinova...
Owner's Manual
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... Terminals for Direct Connection to Computers The Clavinova can also be used as a high-quality sound source to enter performance data and create music with a computer (page 160). 3 CVP-103 5 These include exceptionally natural-sounding piano, strings and brass voices, and the particularly expressive "SweetTrumpet" voice. It can be used as a master keyboard, to play back various commercially available song disks. q Special Guide Functions for Easy Learning With the appropriate disk software, the LCD...
... Terminals for Direct Connection to Computers The Clavinova can also be used as a high-quality sound source to enter performance data and create music with a computer (page 160). 3 CVP-103 5 These include exceptionally natural-sounding piano, strings and brass voices, and the particularly expressive "SweetTrumpet" voice. It can be used as a master keyboard, to play back various commercially available song disks. q Special Guide Functions for Easy Learning With the appropriate disk software, the LCD...
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... Mode 33 Changing the Keyboard Settings for the Main Voice 31 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready About This Manual 8 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks 9 Setting Up the Clavinova 10 Music Stand 10 Key Cover (Where Present 10 Turning the Power On and Off 11 Headphones 11 Other Connections 11 Panel Controls and Terminals 12 Playing the Demo Songs 14 CHAPTER 2: Basic Operation Using the LCD Display Controls 16 Selecting a Function 16 Changing a Setting 17 Changing a Setting...
... Mode 33 Changing the Keyboard Settings for the Main Voice 31 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready About This Manual 8 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks 9 Setting Up the Clavinova 10 Music Stand 10 Key Cover (Where Present 10 Turning the Power On and Off 11 Headphones 11 Other Connections 11 Panel Controls and Terminals 12 Playing the Demo Songs 14 CHAPTER 2: Basic Operation Using the LCD Display Controls 16 Selecting a Function 16 Changing a Setting 17 Changing a Setting...
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... Connections Audio Connections 158 Headphones 158 Audio Input and Output 158 Data Connections 160 Connecting MIDI Equipment 160 Connecting to 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT, and Voice Assignment ...... 98 Overall Song Playback Volume Control 99 Adjustment of Track Settings 100 Changing Settings in the MIXER Display 100 Repeat Functions 101 Other Playback Controls 103 Playing Other Types of Tracks to a Host Computer 160 APPENDICES Effect Type Lists 162 Messages 165 Troubleshooting 170 MIDI and Data Compatibility 172 Index 173 5 CVP-103 7 page 5 142 FUNCTION [DISK...
... Connections Audio Connections 158 Headphones 158 Audio Input and Output 158 Data Connections 160 Connecting MIDI Equipment 160 Connecting to 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT, and Voice Assignment ...... 98 Overall Song Playback Volume Control 99 Adjustment of Track Settings 100 Changing Settings in the MIXER Display 100 Repeat Functions 101 Other Playback Controls 103 Playing Other Types of Tracks to a Host Computer 160 APPENDICES Effect Type Lists 162 Messages 165 Troubleshooting 170 MIDI and Data Compatibility 172 Index 173 5 CVP-103 7 page 5 142 FUNCTION [DISK...
Owner's Manual
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... change the keyboard volume. 21 CVP-103 23 MIN MIN Setting the Keyboard Volume Select KBD VOL in the main display, then use to set the overall volume of your keyboard performance. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- Adjusting the Accompaniment or Song Volume Use the [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] slider to adjust the keyboard volume and the volume of each part of the automatic accompaniment or song. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- however, signals output...
... change the keyboard volume. 21 CVP-103 23 MIN MIN Setting the Keyboard Volume Select KBD VOL in the main display, then use to set the overall volume of your keyboard performance. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- Adjusting the Accompaniment or Song Volume Use the [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] slider to adjust the keyboard volume and the volume of each part of the automatic accompaniment or song. PIANO GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB BRASS SAX / FLUTE BASS PER- however, signals output...
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... 50) will also be affected. 26 CVP-103 24 s Displaying the Metronome Settings To display the METRONOME page, press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [METRONOME]. BEAT • Settings: NORMAL, 2 - 5 • Basic setting: NORMAL s Setting the Metronome Volume Use the VOLUMEw and v buttons to change the time signature. (If the BEAT function is highlighted, you can also change its settings with the selected number of beats, playing a bell sound on the first beat of the...
... 50) will also be affected. 26 CVP-103 24 s Displaying the Metronome Settings To display the METRONOME page, press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [METRONOME]. BEAT • Settings: NORMAL, 2 - 5 • Basic setting: NORMAL s Setting the Metronome Volume Use the VOLUMEw and v buttons to change the time signature. (If the BEAT function is highlighted, you can also change its settings with the selected number of beats, playing a bell sound on the first beat of the...
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... Voices Yamaha's XG format is not already highlighted, press the fourth LCD button to display a menu of XG voices in this so that settings are rich, dual-like voices that particular voice. CPlay the selected voice Adjust the volume by using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. ZSelect the RIGHT1 VOICE function If the RIGHT1 VOICE function is a major new enhancement to advance the voice selection continuously. (When selecting a voice in the corresponding category. 30 CVP-103...
... Voices Yamaha's XG format is not already highlighted, press the fourth LCD button to display a menu of XG voices in this so that settings are rich, dual-like voices that particular voice. CPlay the selected voice Adjust the volume by using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. ZSelect the RIGHT1 VOICE function If the RIGHT1 VOICE function is a major new enhancement to advance the voice selection continuously. (When selecting a voice in the corresponding category. 30 CVP-103...
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... assigned keys. The KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] display appears. GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN BASS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE • When a drum kit is selected, various drum, percussion, and special effect sounds are assigned to change the volume, octave, and pan of the VOICE buttons. Z If you select using the RIGHT1 VOICE function. DIRECT ACCESS ¿ PIANO E. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT 29 CVP-103 31 s Displaying the Main Voice Keyboard Settings The settings you make sure RIGHT1 VOICE is selected, keys other than those which have been assigned a special effect...
... assigned keys. The KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] display appears. GUITAR VOICE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN BASS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE • When a drum kit is selected, various drum, percussion, and special effect sounds are assigned to change the volume, octave, and pan of the VOICE buttons. Z If you select using the RIGHT1 VOICE function. DIRECT ACCESS ¿ PIANO E. CUSSION ENSEMBLE XG SPLIT EFFECT 29 CVP-103 31 s Displaying the Main Voice Keyboard Settings The settings you make sure RIGHT1 VOICE is selected, keys other than those which have been assigned a special effect...
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... KEYBOARD [LEFT] display lets you adjust the pitch of the Left Voice The PAN function in Split mode. Press the OCTAVE button. The PAN function is selected by one or two octaves. The value changes each time you press the button. OCTAVE • Settings: -2 (2 octaves lower) -1 (1 octave lower) 0 (no octave shift) +1 (1 octave higher) +2 (2 octaves higher) • Basic setting: +1 s Setting the Stereo Position of the left pedal. 36 38 CVP-103 Playing...
... KEYBOARD [LEFT] display lets you adjust the pitch of the Left Voice The PAN function in Split mode. Press the OCTAVE button. The PAN function is selected by one or two octaves. The value changes each time you press the button. OCTAVE • Settings: -2 (2 octaves lower) -1 (1 octave lower) 0 (no octave shift) +1 (1 octave higher) +2 (2 octaves higher) • Basic setting: +1 s Setting the Stereo Position of the left pedal. 36 38 CVP-103 Playing...
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... 72 CVP-103 The One Touch Setting function cannot be turned on if the Full Keyboard mode is on automatically. If you select a panel setup, the Auto Accompaniment turns on . For a list of the One Touch Setting parameters, refer to page 13 of the four numbered buttons under REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING. Z Select a style...Select the desired style in the [DISK/CUSTOM] group. Other Auto Accompaniment Functions One Touch Setting The Clavinova's convenient One Touch Setting function makes it easy...
... 72 CVP-103 The One Touch Setting function cannot be turned on if the Full Keyboard mode is on automatically. If you select a panel setup, the Auto Accompaniment turns on . For a list of the One Touch Setting parameters, refer to page 13 of the four numbered buttons under REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING. Z Select a style...Select the desired style in the [DISK/CUSTOM] group. Other Auto Accompaniment Functions One Touch Setting The Clavinova's convenient One Touch Setting function makes it easy...
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... part?" M Select the voice for the part being recorded is initially selected. R1 Rhythm 1 R2 Rhythm 2 Bs Bass C1 Chord 1 C2 Chord 2 Pd Pad P1 Phrase 1 P2 Phrase 2 Recording part OFF Playback part Part containing no data Any part you select can be set to abort. message will not be set to record by using the rightmost LCD button to PLAY (the part number is surrounded by a box) or OFF (only the part number is a preset...
... part?" M Select the voice for the part being recorded is initially selected. R1 Rhythm 1 R2 Rhythm 2 Bs Bass C1 Chord 1 C2 Chord 2 Pd Pad P1 Phrase 1 P2 Phrase 2 Recording part OFF Playback part Part containing no data Any part you select can be set to abort. message will not be set to record by using the rightmost LCD button to PLAY (the part number is surrounded by a box) or OFF (only the part number is a preset...
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... a song has been selected by using the Easy Play or Sound Repeat method, the respective method is still active, even if the SPECIAL indication is usually displayed as the setting of the "4. To return the normal Next Note mode, press the GUIDE MODE button so that do not feature the special method. • When using the TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons. • The Guide function may not work properly with software...
... a song has been selected by using the Easy Play or Sound Repeat method, the respective method is still active, even if the SPECIAL indication is usually displayed as the setting of the "4. To return the normal Next Note mode, press the GUIDE MODE button so that do not feature the special method. • When using the TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons. • The Guide function may not work properly with software...
Owner's Manual
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... the actual weight of notes produced by the Clavinova's keyboard. Press the KEY TOUCH button to change when voices are automatically selected when a voice is selected. when it is set the loudness of the keys. The data dial and [-] and [+] buttons cannot be used as velocity. Key Touch Settings NORMAL SOFT FIXED HARD This is the standard keyboard response and is set to set to AUTO, the basic settings for each voice are automatically selected when VOICE SETTING is...
... the actual weight of notes produced by the Clavinova's keyboard. Press the KEY TOUCH button to change when voices are automatically selected when a voice is selected. when it is set the loudness of the keys. The data dial and [-] and [+] buttons cannot be used as velocity. Key Touch Settings NORMAL SOFT FIXED HARD This is the standard keyboard response and is set to set to AUTO, the basic settings for each voice are automatically selected when VOICE SETTING is...
Owner's Manual
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.... Group VOICE SETTING REVERB/EFFECT TUNE PEDAL ACMP SETTING SONG SETTING REGISTRATION MIDI SETTING ALL Description Voice-related settings Reverb, chorus, and effect settings Master tuning, micro tuning, scale tuning Pedal function settings Auto Accompaniment-related settings Settings related to the Song mode Registration data, Freeze function settings MIDI function settings All of the above settings Refer to recall the initial factory settings (basic settings) for a group of parameters, or for a list of the Clavinova can be reset to the initial factory values by factory data" message...
.... Group VOICE SETTING REVERB/EFFECT TUNE PEDAL ACMP SETTING SONG SETTING REGISTRATION MIDI SETTING ALL Description Voice-related settings Reverb, chorus, and effect settings Master tuning, micro tuning, scale tuning Pedal function settings Auto Accompaniment-related settings Settings related to the Song mode Registration data, Freeze function settings MIDI function settings All of the above settings Refer to recall the initial factory settings (basic settings) for a group of parameters, or for a list of the Clavinova can be reset to the initial factory values by factory data" message...
Owner's Manual
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... special MIDI cables. • MIDI settings can check whether your instrument supports certain data types by the CVP-103, a 2DD disk stores up to 720 KB (kilobytes) and a 2HD disk stores up to the MIDI Implementation Chart in the owner's manual for playback. [Main Voice Allocation Formats] GM System Level 1 This is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. This operation is necessary to first configure the floppy disk to play...
... special MIDI cables. • MIDI settings can check whether your instrument supports certain data types by the CVP-103, a 2DD disk stores up to 720 KB (kilobytes) and a 2HD disk stores up to the MIDI Implementation Chart in the owner's manual for playback. [Main Voice Allocation Formats] GM System Level 1 This is compatible with many of Yamaha's MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series instruments. This operation is necessary to first configure the floppy disk to play...
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..., song data 145 Custom Style 73-88 CVP MEMORY (song 133 D damper pedal 40, 138 data dial 17 deleting, Chord Sequence 124 deleting, data files 141 deleting, Style Files 83 deleting, tracks 129 Demo Play 14-15 detune 35 Direct Access 22 Disk Copy 142-143 disk drive 9 Disk Format 111, 146 Disk functions 139-146 display pages 19 Dual 33-35 E Easy Play 105, 107 Effect Type List 163-164 effects 46-48 effects, Song 100...
..., song data 145 Custom Style 73-88 CVP MEMORY (song 133 D damper pedal 40, 138 data dial 17 deleting, Chord Sequence 124 deleting, data files 141 deleting, Style Files 83 deleting, tracks 129 Demo Play 14-15 detune 35 Direct Access 22 Disk Copy 142-143 disk drive 9 Disk Format 111, 146 Disk functions 139-146 display pages 19 Dual 33-35 E Easy Play 105, 107 Effect Type List 163-164 effects 46-48 effects, Song 100...
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... Remote Keyboard 151 Repeat 101-103 Reverb 41-43 reverb, Custom Style 81-82 reverb, Song 100-101 Reverb Type List 162 rewind 103 Rhythm On/Off 125 S saving, Custom Style 82-83 saving, data files 140-141 saving, Initial Edit 132 Scale Tuning 155-157 second voice 33-35 section 74-75, 80 Send Channel 147, 150-151 Setup files 139-141 Setup Memory 126-127 setup procedure 10 soft pedal 40, 138 software 104 song...
... Remote Keyboard 151 Repeat 101-103 Reverb 41-43 reverb, Custom Style 81-82 reverb, Song 100-101 Reverb Type List 162 rewind 103 Rhythm On/Off 125 S saving, Custom Style 82-83 saving, data files 140-141 saving, Initial Edit 132 Scale Tuning 155-157 second voice 33-35 section 74-75, 80 Send Channel 147, 150-151 Setup files 139-141 Setup Memory 126-127 setup procedure 10 soft pedal 40, 138 software 104 song...
Owner's Manual
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... the outlet, turn the plug over power or connecting cords of an extension cord is recommended by a qualified service person when: a. The product has been exposed to any Assembly Instructions found in the area where they are well secured BEFORE using any openings that unobstructed ventilation is printed on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha are ; fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be...
... the outlet, turn the plug over power or connecting cords of an extension cord is recommended by a qualified service person when: a. The product has been exposed to any Assembly Instructions found in the area where they are well secured BEFORE using any openings that unobstructed ventilation is printed on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha are ; fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be...