Owner's Manual
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...record the model number, serial number, and the date of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the equilateral triangle is operating as regulated by Yamaha. The lightning flash with both user safe and environmentally friendly. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below or molded/stamped facsimiles of...it is soldered in place. Please study this product become damaged beyond repair, or for graphic symbol markings. Purchase Date CVP-203 IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you do so unless specifically...
...record the model number, serial number, and the date of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the equilateral triangle is operating as regulated by Yamaha. The lightning flash with both user safe and environmentally friendly. NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below or molded/stamped facsimiles of...it is soldered in place. Please study this product become damaged beyond repair, or for graphic symbol markings. Purchase Date CVP-203 IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you do so unless specifically...
Owner's Manual
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... and the sliding shutter is turned on, the drive lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to indicate the drive can be used . 6 CVP-205/203 Compatible Disk Type • 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used . Eject button Drive lamp When the power is facing forward... the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk Precautions Be sure to an another disk (page 142); Accessories I "Music Software Collection" Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your performance. I "50 greats for operating your locale.
... and the sliding shutter is turned on, the drive lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to indicate the drive can be used . 6 CVP-205/203 Compatible Disk Type • 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used . Eject button Drive lamp When the power is facing forward... the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk Precautions Be sure to an another disk (page 142); Accessories I "Music Software Collection" Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your performance. I "50 greats for operating your locale.
Owner's Manual
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...Do With MIDI 150 Data Compatibility 151 Disk format 151 Sequence Format 151 Voice Allocation Format 152 CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly 153 CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly 155 Troubleshooting 157 Specifications 159 Index 161 Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operations - ...System Reset 143 Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Appendix CVP-205/203 11 Sound Creator Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs - Song Creator Creating Accompaniment Styles - CONFIG 1 140 Making Settings...
...Do With MIDI 150 Data Compatibility 151 Disk format 151 Sequence Format 151 Voice Allocation Format 152 CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly 153 CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly 155 Troubleshooting 157 Specifications 159 Index 161 Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operations - ...System Reset 143 Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Appendix CVP-205/203 11 Sound Creator Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs - Song Creator Creating Accompaniment Styles - CONFIG 1 140 Making Settings...
Owner's Manual
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... What's MIDI?" Controller" on page 131 Making detailed settings for the Pedals and Keyboard - Using a microphone (CVP-205 only) Connecting the microphone Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack)" on page 144 Settings Registering...146 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 153 "CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 155 Quick solution Basic functions of the CVP-205/203 - Video Out (CVP-205 only)" on page 136 Making ... to other devices Basic information on page 8 Troubleshooting ...page 157 CVP-205/203 13
... What's MIDI?" Controller" on page 131 Making detailed settings for the Pedals and Keyboard - Using a microphone (CVP-205 only) Connecting the microphone Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack)" on page 144 Settings Registering...146 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 153 "CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 155 Quick solution Basic functions of the CVP-205/203 - Video Out (CVP-205 only)" on page 136 Making ... to other devices Basic information on page 8 Troubleshooting ...page 157 CVP-205/203 13
Owner's Manual
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... of time, or your area. The drive lamp below the right end of the AC wall outlets in . (If you are provided. LINE IN MIC. CVP-205 CVP-203 Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to match the pin configuration of the keyboard will turn off... . CVP-205/203 17 In some areas, a plug adapter may be provided to read, adjust the contrast with the [LCD CONTRAST] knob at the right of the keyboard ...
... of time, or your area. The drive lamp below the right end of the AC wall outlets in . (If you are provided. LINE IN MIC. CVP-205 CVP-203 Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to match the pin configuration of the keyboard will turn off... . CVP-205/203 17 In some areas, a plug adapter may be provided to read, adjust the contrast with the [LCD CONTRAST] knob at the right of the keyboard ...
Owner's Manual
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...Mac L L+R R MIDI 69 HOST SELECT 70 TO HOST 71 AUX PEDAL 72 VIDEO OUT 73 AUX IN 74 L L+R R (LEVEL FIXED) L R AUX OUT 75 76 CVP-203 MIDI Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 AUX PEDAL TO HOST HOST SELECT THRU OUT IN 72 71 70 69 R L R (LEVEL FIXED) AUX OUT L L+R 76 75 R ... TAP TEMPO RESET 15 16 13 14 TRANSPOSE RESET 17 BREAK 21 INTRO 22 A 23 MAIN B C 24 25 ENDING / rit. LINE PHONES MIN MAX CVP-205 68 CVP-203 PHONES POWER 1 [ON / OFF] button (POWER P. 17 METRONOME 2 [START / STOP] button (METRONOME P. 51 MASTER VOLUME 3 [MASTER VOLUME] dial P. 17 4 [FADE IN / ...
...Mac L L+R R MIDI 69 HOST SELECT 70 TO HOST 71 AUX PEDAL 72 VIDEO OUT 73 AUX IN 74 L L+R R (LEVEL FIXED) L R AUX OUT 75 76 CVP-203 MIDI Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 AUX PEDAL TO HOST HOST SELECT THRU OUT IN 72 71 70 69 R L R (LEVEL FIXED) AUX OUT L L+R 76 75 R ... TAP TEMPO RESET 15 16 13 14 TRANSPOSE RESET 17 BREAK 21 INTRO 22 A 23 MAIN B C 24 25 ENDING / rit. LINE PHONES MIN MAX CVP-205 68 CVP-203 PHONES POWER 1 [ON / OFF] button (POWER P. 17 METRONOME 2 [START / STOP] button (METRONOME P. 51 MASTER VOLUME 3 [MASTER VOLUME] dial P. 17 4 [FADE IN / ...
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... automatically plays back the Demo songs at random. BACK NEXT Voice Demos showcase the voices of Demo functions. What's more, there's a special selection of the CVP-205/203. Style Demos introduce you 've finished playing the demo songs. VOICE PART A F ON / OFF B G LAYER C H LEFT D I E J...press the [8M] (AUTO) button. These take you 're done with these functions: • Preset Song (Song Book) playback (CVP-205) (page 21) • Disk Song Playback (CVP-203) (page 21) • Short demo playback of the function demos are played back in the Voice Open display;
... automatically plays back the Demo songs at random. BACK NEXT Voice Demos showcase the voices of Demo functions. What's more, there's a special selection of the CVP-205/203. Style Demos introduce you 've finished playing the demo songs. VOICE PART A F ON / OFF B G LAYER C H LEFT D I E J...press the [8M] (AUTO) button. These take you 're done with these functions: • Preset Song (Song Book) playback (CVP-205) (page 21) • Disk Song Playback (CVP-203) (page 21) • Short demo playback of the function demos are played back in the Voice Open display;
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in Yamaha's DOC format. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in songs! On the CVP-203, check out the included disk; on the data contents of Songs 1 If you heard in the Demos, the Clavinova contains many built-in recordings. And ... comprehensive sonic control. But there's more details on page 6. in the GM standard. Refer to be able to pages 74, 151 for playback on the CVP-205/203. Disks bearing this may not be read the section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the logos. Quick Guide 21...
in Yamaha's DOC format. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in songs! On the CVP-203, check out the included disk; on the data contents of Songs 1 If you heard in the Demos, the Clavinova contains many built-in recordings. And ... comprehensive sonic control. But there's more details on page 6. in the GM standard. Refer to be able to pages 74, 151 for playback on the CVP-205/203. Disks bearing this may not be read the section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the logos. Quick Guide 21...
Owner's Manual
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... power is selected. PRESET FLOPPY DISK Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to call up the Song Open display. In the example display of the CVP-205 at left, the PRESET page is turned on), you can select songs, voices, accompaniment styles, etc. At right is not displayed, press... the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. CVP-205 only) folder. If the MAIN screen is a display from the CVP-203, with FLOPPY DISK selected. 3 PRESET only Press the [A] button to select the preset songs (Song Book;
... power is selected. PRESET FLOPPY DISK Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to call up the Song Open display. In the example display of the CVP-205 at left, the PRESET page is turned on), you can select songs, voices, accompaniment styles, etc. At right is not displayed, press... the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button. CVP-205 only) folder. If the MAIN screen is a display from the CVP-203, with FLOPPY DISK selected. 3 PRESET only Press the [A] button to select the preset songs (Song Book;
Owner's Manual
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... Open/Save window for relevant records by exchanging them to floppy disk (pages 39 and 45). Music Finder data is automatically added to the CVP-205/203. • In the example above , all Music Finder data is stored or added automatically. In the instructions above , you specified a song title... (page 43, 44), the record which was recorded when storing the relevant style is compatible for example, Latin, 8-beat, etc. (page 71). for both the CVP-205 and the CVP-203.
... Open/Save window for relevant records by exchanging them to floppy disk (pages 39 and 45). Music Finder data is automatically added to the CVP-205/203. • In the example above , all Music Finder data is stored or added automatically. In the instructions above , you specified a song title... (page 43, 44), the record which was recorded when storing the relevant style is compatible for example, Latin, 8-beat, etc. (page 71). for both the CVP-205 and the CVP-203.
Owner's Manual
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...disk [50 greats for the Piano (CVP-205/203), Music Software Collection (CVP-203 only)] • Commercially available song data Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with GM (General MIDI). playing along on the song file types compatible with Yamaha's original MIDI file format....copyright restrictions, and is a significant enhancement of the instrument, performances you 'll learn how to the CVP-205/203 or disk. 74 CVP-205/203 For more voices, greater editing control, and support for your own personal use this logo mark feature song data ...
...disk [50 greats for the Piano (CVP-205/203), Music Software Collection (CVP-203 only)] • Commercially available song data Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with GM (General MIDI). playing along on the song file types compatible with Yamaha's original MIDI file format....copyright restrictions, and is a significant enhancement of the instrument, performances you 'll learn how to the CVP-205/203 or disk. 74 CVP-205/203 For more voices, greater editing control, and support for your own personal use this logo mark feature song data ...
Owner's Manual
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...[FF] buttons to read properly by setting it to call up the SONG POSITION display (see below ). Song 1 - 16 Accompaniment Style 9 - 16 CVP-205/203 77 SONG POSITION display When "BAR" is about 200- 300KB, however this only serves as a reference as in the "Playing the Internal Songs" instructions ... again from the beginning of the song) by numbers (1, 2, etc.) in the SONG display. In the included "Music Software Collection" songs (CVP-203 only), these are assigned as shown below for the Clavinova has been recorded with the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button, and mute the desired channel ...
...[FF] buttons to read properly by setting it to call up the SONG POSITION display (see below ). Song 1 - 16 Accompaniment Style 9 - 16 CVP-205/203 77 SONG POSITION display When "BAR" is about 200- 300KB, however this only serves as a reference as in the "Playing the Internal Songs" instructions ... again from the beginning of the song) by numbers (1, 2, etc.) in the SONG display. In the included "Music Software Collection" songs (CVP-203 only), these are assigned as shown below for the Clavinova has been recorded with the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button, and mute the desired channel ...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 are indicated by pressing the [J] button. n If the right- GUIDE END GUIDE To turn the practice function, press the button again. 80 CVP-205/203 The guide lamp flashes if you should play back repeatedly. Set the desired phrase mark number by using the [REW] and [FF] buttons....key with the music, at the same time you do not play the appropriate notes. In the included "Music Software Collection" songs (CVP-203 only), these are automatically selected for practicing when calling the practice function - NEXT..... Call up the SONG POSITION display by pressing either ...
... 2 are indicated by pressing the [J] button. n If the right- GUIDE END GUIDE To turn the practice function, press the button again. 80 CVP-205/203 The guide lamp flashes if you should play back repeatedly. Set the desired phrase mark number by using the [REW] and [FF] buttons....key with the music, at the same time you do not play the appropriate notes. In the included "Music Software Collection" songs (CVP-203 only), these are automatically selected for practicing when calling the practice function - NEXT..... Call up the SONG POSITION display by pressing either ...
Owner's Manual
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...to call up the display below . Calling up the Main Filter display. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to one item at a time. 108 CVP-205/203 CR : Enters a line break in the event editing displays. Calls up operations here apply to the word "star." Calls up the Control Change... the bottom. When "CONTROL CHANGE FILTER" is in the folder "For Children" in Editing Note Events (page 106). Select the disk song (CVP-203) / internal song (CVP-205) "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." This calls up /down to the separate Data List booklet (MIDI Data Format). LF : Deletes the currently ...
...to call up the display below . Calling up the Main Filter display. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to one item at a time. 108 CVP-205/203 CR : Enters a line break in the event editing displays. Calls up operations here apply to the word "star." Calls up the Control Change... the bottom. When "CONTROL CHANGE FILTER" is in the folder "For Children" in Editing Note Events (page 106). Select the disk song (CVP-203) / internal song (CVP-205) "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." This calls up /down to the separate Data List booklet (MIDI Data Format). LF : Deletes the currently ...
Owner's Manual
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... settings related to the song (such as voice selection, volume, etc.) are recorded to play . CVP-205/203 129 Song Settings The explanations here apply to "ON," the CVP-205/203 reads all songs from the same folder continuously. Allows you to the first measure, before the...a certain location in the score. Function Setting Song-related Parameters - Determines the Guide method. In the included "Music Software Collection" songs (CVP-203 only), these are assigned as chord data (when contained in the song). Determines the timing for the song is set . The guide lamps...
... settings related to the song (such as voice selection, volume, etc.) are recorded to play . CVP-205/203 129 Song Settings The explanations here apply to "ON," the CVP-205/203 reads all songs from the same folder continuously. Allows you to the first measure, before the...a certain location in the score. Function Setting Song-related Parameters - Determines the Guide method. In the included "Music Software Collection" songs (CVP-203 only), these are assigned as chord data (when contained in the song). Determines the timing for the song is set . The guide lamps...
Owner's Manual
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...L+R R L L+R HOST SELECT TO HOST AUX PEDAL VIDEO OUT AUX IN 8 6 54 P.146 P.146 P.145 P.145 (LEVEL FIXED) R L R AUX OUT 3 P.145 CVP-203 R L R (LEVEL FIXED) AUX OUT L L+R R L L+R AUX IN 3 P.145 4 P.145 Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 AUX PEDAL TO HOST HOST SELECT THRU 68 ...microphone is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 141). When connecting a microphone When connecting a guitar You should set all the components. CVP-205 CVP-203 INPUT VOLUME MIC. PHONES Use an unidirectional microphone for best results. 2 1 1 2 Set the [MIC. LINE To use headphones,...
...L+R R L L+R HOST SELECT TO HOST AUX PEDAL VIDEO OUT AUX IN 8 6 54 P.146 P.146 P.145 P.145 (LEVEL FIXED) R L R AUX OUT 3 P.145 CVP-203 R L R (LEVEL FIXED) AUX OUT L L+R R L L+R AUX IN 3 P.145 4 P.145 Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 AUX PEDAL TO HOST HOST SELECT THRU 68 ...microphone is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 141). When connecting a microphone When connecting a guitar You should set all the components. CVP-205 CVP-203 INPUT VOLUME MIC. PHONES Use an unidirectional microphone for best results. 2 1 1 2 Set the [MIC. LINE To use headphones,...
Owner's Manual
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...Check your software may require different settings. For the connection cable, use the appropriate cable below . Clavinova MIDI IN MIDI OUT CVP-205 PC-2 MIDI PC-1 Mac CVP-203 Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 MIDI OUT MIDI IN NEC MultiSync PC-9821 AS NEC • When using a DSUB9P plug adaptor...a serial cable (D-SUB 9P ¡ MINI DIN 8P cross cable). Clavinova MINI DIN 8-pin CVP-205 PC-2 MIDI PC-1 Mac CVP-203 Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 MINI DIN 8-pin CVP-205/203 147 Set the CVP-205/203 HOST SELECT switch to the "PC-2." (Data transfer rate is 31,250 bps.) I Macintosh Connect...
...Check your software may require different settings. For the connection cable, use the appropriate cable below . Clavinova MIDI IN MIDI OUT CVP-205 PC-2 MIDI PC-1 Mac CVP-203 Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 MIDI OUT MIDI IN NEC MultiSync PC-9821 AS NEC • When using a DSUB9P plug adaptor...a serial cable (D-SUB 9P ¡ MINI DIN 8P cross cable). Clavinova MINI DIN 8-pin CVP-205 PC-2 MIDI PC-1 Mac CVP-203 Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 MINI DIN 8-pin CVP-205/203 147 Set the CVP-205/203 HOST SELECT switch to the "PC-2." (Data transfer rate is 31,250 bps.) I Macintosh Connect...
Owner's Manual
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... string and the body resonates the sound. With the piano, you directly pluck a string and the note sounds. Playing the keyboard Based on the CVP-205/203 to the owner's manual of the piano, and your audio system, you 're hearing the actual sound (vibrations in the tone generator is played...(audio data) Recording Playback IN OUT NEC MultiSync PC-9821 AS USB cable NEC Personal computer UX256 MIDI MIDI IN Clavinova MIDI OUT CVP-205 PC-2 MIDI PC-1 Mac CVP-203 Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 For details about playing a note? As shown in the recording as audio data, and this is not...
... string and the body resonates the sound. With the piano, you directly pluck a string and the note sounds. Playing the keyboard Based on the CVP-205/203 to the owner's manual of the piano, and your audio system, you 're hearing the actual sound (vibrations in the tone generator is played...(audio data) Recording Playback IN OUT NEC MultiSync PC-9821 AS USB cable NEC Personal computer UX256 MIDI MIDI IN Clavinova MIDI OUT CVP-205 PC-2 MIDI PC-1 Mac CVP-203 Mac PC-1 MIDI PC-2 For details about playing a note? As shown in the recording as audio data, and this is not...
Owner's Manual
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Floppy disk drive Styrofoam pads Remove the parts shown below . Be sure to place your hands at least two persons. At least 10 cm CVP-205/203 155 Position the pads so that they will protect the headphone jack and the connector panel located underneath the front left ) Side panel (right) ... panel. 1 Place the bottom edges of the rear panel on top of the rear panel to the pedal box using four 4x20 mm tapping screws. CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION I Be sure to tighten up all parts in the correct direction. I Be careful not to use the correct screw size, ...
Floppy disk drive Styrofoam pads Remove the parts shown below . Be sure to place your hands at least two persons. At least 10 cm CVP-205/203 155 Position the pads so that they will protect the headphone jack and the connector panel located underneath the front left ) Side panel (right) ... panel. 1 Place the bottom edges of the rear panel on top of the rear panel to the pedal box using four 4x20 mm tapping screws. CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION I Be sure to tighten up all parts in the correct direction. I Be careful not to use the correct screw size, ...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal box rattle or give way when you play on the keyboard, refer to the assembly diagrams and retighten all screws. Top portion Key cover CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly 5 Fix the main unit. 1 Center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left over? ¡ Review the assembly procedure ... 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main voltages, use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage for your area. 156 CVP-205/203 Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. To set firmly against the floor. • ...
... pedal box rattle or give way when you play on the keyboard, refer to the assembly diagrams and retighten all screws. Top portion Key cover CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly 5 Fix the main unit. 1 Center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left over? ¡ Review the assembly procedure ... 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main voltages, use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage for your area. 156 CVP-205/203 Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. To set firmly against the floor. • ...