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...NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are therefore the owners responsibility. However, Yamaha reserves the right to do have been eliminated. The average life span of printing. Please study this unit or commission others to change or modify any of purchase in place. CVP-205 Model Serial ... incinerate this manual is /has been modified. Purchase Date CVP-203 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions ...
...NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are therefore the owners responsibility. However, Yamaha reserves the right to do have been eliminated. The average life span of printing. Please study this unit or commission others to change or modify any of purchase in place. CVP-205 Model Serial ... incinerate this manual is /has been modified. Purchase Date CVP-203 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions ...
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..., immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you or others, or damage to rain, use it . • Use only the supplied power cord/plug.... position where it should appear to disassemble the inter- Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. (1)B-7 1/2 CVP-205/203 3 Assembly • Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. ...
..., immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If you or others, or damage to rain, use it . • Use only the supplied power cord/plug.... position where it should appear to disassemble the inter- Pulling by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Doing so can cause inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating. (1)B-7 1/2 CVP-205/203 3 Assembly • Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. ...
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... power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 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 edited data is automatically stored...instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . 4 CVP-205/203 (1)B-7 2/2 If you turn off when the instrument is lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Saving data Saving and backing up the...
... power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 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 edited data is automatically stored...instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . 4 CVP-205/203 (1)B-7 2/2 If you turn off when the instrument is lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Saving data Saving and backing up the...
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...page 39): This section explains how to use the basic functions. Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CVP-205/205M/203 will be referred to use the basic operations including display-based controls. Thank you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient... incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to make detailed settings for your instrument. * The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are taken from the CVP-205, and in English. * The bitmap fonts used ...
...page 39): This section explains how to use the basic functions. Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CVP-205/205M/203 will be referred to use the basic operations including display-based controls. Thank you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient... incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to make detailed settings for your instrument. * The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are taken from the CVP-205, and in English. * The bitmap fonts used ...
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...lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to save your performance. Accessories I "Music Software Collection" Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your locale. Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk...'s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova. To eject a floppy disk: Before ejecting the disk, be used . 6 CVP-205/203 Follow the important precautions below. I Data List This manual contains lists of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is currently being...
...lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to save your performance. Accessories I "Music Software Collection" Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your locale. Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk...'s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova. To eject a floppy disk: Before ejecting the disk, be used . 6 CVP-205/203 Follow the important precautions below. I Data List This manual contains lists of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is currently being...
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.../write head regularly. write-protect tab open ). Doing so can damage the disk drive mechanism or the floppy disk. To protect your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Always keep two copies of use the Disk to the disk drive or floppy disks. Also make a ... will go , the disk may become stuck in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that will automatically pop out. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read/write head which, after an extended period of important data on page 142. CVP-205/203 7 • Never attempt to remove the disk or turn...
.../write head regularly. write-protect tab open ). Doing so can damage the disk drive mechanism or the floppy disk. To protect your Yamaha dealer about once a month. Always keep two copies of use the Disk to the disk drive or floppy disks. Also make a ... will go , the disk may become stuck in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that will automatically pop out. This instrument employs a precision magnetic read/write head which, after an extended period of important data on page 142. CVP-205/203 7 • Never attempt to remove the disk or turn...
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... the instructions as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Home Page http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) ......... "The Clavinova-Computer Connection" is available as shown by pressing the corresponding button. CAUTION Do ...not subject the instrument to execute formatting. For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CVP-205/203 It always stays perfectly in when you can disassemble the unit down to facilitate operation. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not...
... the instructions as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Home Page http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) ......... "The Clavinova-Computer Connection" is available as shown by pressing the corresponding button. CAUTION Do ...not subject the instrument to execute formatting. For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CVP-205/203 It always stays perfectly in when you can disassemble the unit down to facilitate operation. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not...
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... the Style Pattern (SECTIONS: MAIN A/B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK) ......... 65 Stopping the Style Playback While Releasing Keys (SYNC. Music Finder Record Edit 72 CVP-205/203 9 Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this Owner's Manual and Data List 5 Accessories 6 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive ...What can you do with the Clavinova 14 Setting Up the Clavinova 16 Key cover 16 Music Stand 16 Sheet Music Braces (CVP-205 only 16 Turning the Power On and Off 17 Using headphones 17 Panel Controls and Terminals 18 Quick Guide Playing the Demos 20...
... the Style Pattern (SECTIONS: MAIN A/B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK) ......... 65 Stopping the Style Playback While Releasing Keys (SYNC. Music Finder Record Edit 72 CVP-205/203 9 Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this Owner's Manual and Data List 5 Accessories 6 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive ...What can you do with the Clavinova 14 Setting Up the Clavinova 16 Key cover 16 Music Stand 16 Sheet Music Braces (CVP-205 only 16 Turning the Power On and Off 17 Using headphones 17 Panel Controls and Terminals 18 Quick Guide Playing the Demos 20...
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... Balance and Voice - Filter 121 Changing Pitch-related Settings - Song Settings 129 Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters - Score (CVP-205 only 81 Displaying the Lyrics 84 Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Song Creator 93 About Song Recording 93 Quick Recording... the Effects 122 Effect Structure 124 Making Global and Other Important Settings - CHD 107 Editing System Events - Voice Set 135 10 CVP-205/203 Master Tune 127 Selecting a Scale - Controller 131 Making Settings for Calling Up Registration Memory Presets - Style Setting, Split Point...
... Balance and Voice - Filter 121 Changing Pitch-related Settings - Song Settings 129 Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters - Score (CVP-205 only 81 Displaying the Lyrics 84 Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Song Creator 93 About Song Recording 93 Quick Recording... the Effects 122 Effect Structure 124 Making Global and Other Important Settings - CHD 107 Editing System Events - Voice Set 135 10 CVP-205/203 Master Tune 127 Selecting a Scale - Controller 131 Making Settings for Calling Up Registration Memory Presets - Style Setting, Split Point...
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...Your Clavinova with Other Devices 144 Using the Headphones (PHONES jacks 144 Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack) (CVP-205 only 144 Connecting Audio & Video Devices 145 Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (AUX PEDAL jack 146 Connecting external MIDI...You Can 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 - Registration Memory...
...Your Clavinova with Other Devices 144 Using the Headphones (PHONES jacks 144 Connecting the Microphone or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack) (CVP-205 only 144 Connecting Audio & Video Devices 145 Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller (AUX PEDAL jack 146 Connecting external MIDI...You Can 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 - Registration Memory...
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... of the Clavinova page 120 Playing Calling up ideal panel settings for your original settings Creating voices ...page 88 Creating accompaniment styles...page 109 12 CVP-205/203
... of the Clavinova page 120 Playing Calling up ideal panel settings for your original settings Creating voices ...page 88 Creating accompaniment styles...page 109 12 CVP-205/203
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... the auto accompaniment page 130 Making settings for the pedals Making Settings for the keyboard voices page 133 Showing the display on a TV (CVP-205 only) Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV - on page 148 Recording your performance Playing the sounds of the Clavinova through an external ...of the Clavinova (AUX IN jacks)" on page 145 Connecting a computer Connecting to the default setting Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-205/203 - System Reset" on page 143 Displaying the Messages About the Display Messages" on page 155 Quick solution Basic functions of the ...
... the auto accompaniment page 130 Making settings for the pedals Making Settings for the keyboard voices page 133 Showing the display on a TV (CVP-205 only) Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV - on page 148 Recording your performance Playing the sounds of the Clavinova through an external ...of the Clavinova (AUX IN jacks)" on page 145 Connecting a computer Connecting to the default setting Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-205/203 - System Reset" on page 143 Displaying the Messages About the Display Messages" on page 155 Quick solution Basic functions of the ...
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....START RESET MAIN A B C TAP TEMPO TRANSPOSE RESET ENDING / rit. What can then save to the USER drive or a floppy disk for future recall. 14 CVP-205/203 DEMO Explore the Demos (page 20, 53) These not only showcase the stunning voices and styles of preset songs as well as pop, jazz...
....START RESET MAIN A B C TAP TEMPO TRANSPOSE RESET ENDING / rit. What can then save to the USER drive or a floppy disk for future recall. 14 CVP-205/203 DEMO Explore the Demos (page 20, 53) These not only showcase the stunning voices and styles of preset songs as well as pop, jazz...
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... in and take advantage of the wide world of exceptionally authentic and dynamic voices (more ! MUSIC FINDER Call up the most appropriate style and voice. CVP-205 IN OUT THRU PC-2 PC-1 MIDI Mac L L+R R L L+R R (LEVEL FIXED) L R MIDI HOST SELECT TO HOST AUX PEDAL VIDEO OUT AUX IN AUX... OUT CVP-205/203 15 Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you . LCD The large LCD (together with a computer - Just select the song title, and the Clavinova ...
... in and take advantage of the wide world of exceptionally authentic and dynamic voices (more ! MUSIC FINDER Call up the most appropriate style and voice. CVP-205 IN OUT THRU PC-2 PC-1 MIDI Mac L L+R R L L+R R (LEVEL FIXED) L R MIDI HOST SELECT TO HOST AUX PEDAL VIDEO OUT AUX IN AUX... OUT CVP-205/203 15 Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you . LCD The large LCD (together with a computer - Just select the song title, and the Clavinova ...
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... is all the way down . Also, when lowering the stand, let the stand all the way down before releasing it. I To open . I To close 16 CVP-205/203 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Be careful to the instrument. CAUTION Do not try to... remove. Sheet Music Braces (CVP-205 only) These braces are flat the left and the right on the rear of the music stand. 3 Lower the music stand so that it...
... is all the way down . Also, when lowering the stand, let the stand all the way down before releasing it. I To open . I To close 16 CVP-205/203 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Be careful to the instrument. CAUTION Do not try to... remove. Sheet Music Braces (CVP-205 only) These braces are flat the left and the right on the rear of the music stand. 3 Lower the music stand so that it...
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... the AC INLET on locale.) 2 Press the [POWER] switch. ¡ The main display appears in your hearing may be damaged. A F B G C H D I E J BALANCE CHANNEL ON / OFF PART CVP-205 INPUT VOLUME MIC. The drive lamp below the right end of the keyboard will turn off. In some areas, a plug adapter may be provided to... headphones to one pair of headphones, you 're ready to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in the LCD display. CVP-205/203 17 Turning the Power On and Off Connect the power cord. 1 Insert the plugs at the right of the LCD...
... the AC INLET on locale.) 2 Press the [POWER] switch. ¡ The main display appears in your hearing may be damaged. A F B G C H D I E J BALANCE CHANNEL ON / OFF PART CVP-205 INPUT VOLUME MIC. The drive lamp below the right end of the keyboard will turn off. In some areas, a plug adapter may be provided to... headphones to one pair of headphones, you 're ready to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in the LCD display. CVP-205/203 17 Turning the Power On and Off Connect the power cord. 1 Insert the plugs at the right of the LCD...
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... 17 47 [ENTER] button P. 47 48 [DATA ENTRY] dial P. 47 49 [EXIT] button P. 41 VOICE EFFECT 50 [REVERB] button P. 58 51 [DSP] button P. 58 18 CVP-205/203 SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP D 26 27 28 29 30 MENU 31 DEMO 37 32 HELP A 33 FUNCTION B DIGITAL C STUDIO 34 SOUND CREATOR... MIXING CONSOLE E BALANCE 38 PART CHANNEL ON / OFF 39 PART 40 DIRECT ACCESS 45 1 2 3 4 65 66 67 68 INPUT VOLUME MIC. Panel Controls and Terminals CVP-205 IN OUT THRU PC-2 PC-1 MIDI 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 (...
... 17 47 [ENTER] button P. 47 48 [DATA ENTRY] dial P. 47 49 [EXIT] button P. 41 VOICE EFFECT 50 [REVERB] button P. 58 51 [DSP] button P. 58 18 CVP-205/203 SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP D 26 27 28 29 30 MENU 31 DEMO 37 32 HELP A 33 FUNCTION B DIGITAL C STUDIO 34 SOUND CREATOR... MIXING CONSOLE E BALANCE 38 PART CHANNEL ON / OFF 39 PART 40 DIRECT ACCESS 45 1 2 3 4 65 66 67 68 INPUT VOLUME MIC. Panel Controls and Terminals CVP-205 IN OUT THRU PC-2 PC-1 MIDI 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 (...
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... from any manufacturer. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is capable of chord types. By using the Style Creator feature. CVP-205/203 19 The Clavinova is an addition to the MIDI standard which uses a unique conversion system to the standard will play accurately on ... (3.5 P. 6 64 Keyboard guide lamps P. 79 Microphone and Headphone Connectors 65 [INPUT VOLUME] knob P. 144 66 [MIC. XF Format The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for MIDI sequence files. The Clavinova uses the...
... from any manufacturer. GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1" is capable of chord types. By using the Style Creator feature. CVP-205/203 19 The Clavinova is an addition to the MIDI standard which uses a unique conversion system to the standard will play accurately on ... (3.5 P. 6 64 Keyboard guide lamps P. 79 Microphone and Headphone Connectors 65 [INPUT VOLUME] knob P. 144 66 [MIC. XF Format The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability for MIDI sequence files. The Clavinova uses the...
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...button (FUNCTION page only) to the MAIN display when 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 selected voice (in the Voice Open display; VOICE PART A F ON /...8 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the demo mode and return to select the Demo songs. Quick Guide Playing the Demos Reference on the CVP-205/203. 2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo categories. For this example, FUNCTION is selected. All of the function demos are...
...button (FUNCTION page only) to the MAIN display when 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 selected voice (in the Voice Open display; VOICE PART A F ON /...8 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the demo mode and return to select the Demo songs. Quick Guide Playing the Demos Reference on the CVP-205/203. 2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo categories. For this example, FUNCTION is selected. All of the function demos are...
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in Yamaha's DOC format. Song related buttons BALANCE and CHANNEL buttons Floppy disk drive...not be able to be read the section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the CVP-205 or 203, call up the Song Open (PRESET) display. But there's more comprehensive sonic control. in commercially ...available software. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for more details on the CVP-205/203. Quick Guide 21 Song Playback Song Playback Here's where all of the amazing voices, effects, rhythms, styles and...
in Yamaha's DOC format. Song related buttons BALANCE and CHANNEL buttons Floppy disk drive...not be able to be read the section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the CVP-205 or 203, call up the Song Open (PRESET) display. But there's more comprehensive sonic control. in commercially ...available software. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for more details on the CVP-205/203. Quick Guide 21 Song Playback Song Playback Here's where all of the amazing voices, effects, rhythms, styles and...