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... 2): Please read this Manual are the property of Ricoh co., Ltd. * Copying of the Clavinova. Any violation of four main sections: Introduction, Quick Guide, Basic Operation, and Reference. CVP-205/203 5 Thank you for future reference. Quick Guide (page 20): This section explains how to... recommend that you read this instrument have been provided by and are taken from the CVP-205, and in English. * The bitmap fonts used in a safe and handy place for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, ...
... 2): Please read this Manual are the property of Ricoh co., Ltd. * Copying of the Clavinova. Any violation of four main sections: Introduction, Quick Guide, Basic Operation, and Reference. CVP-205/203 5 Thank you for future reference. Quick Guide (page 20): This section explains how to... recommend that you read this instrument have been provided by and are taken from the CVP-205, and in English. * The bitmap fonts used in a safe and handy place for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, ...
Owner's Manual
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I Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for the Piano" Disk (and Music Book) I Bench A bench may be used . 6 CVP-205/203 Follow the important precautions below. To eject a floppy disk: Before ejecting the disk, be used . formatting the disk (page 142). Eject ... bottom left of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards the disk slot. If data is turned on your Clavinova. creating a new folder (page 45). • Copying a disk to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy...
I Owner's Manual This manual contains complete instructions for the Piano" Disk (and Music Book) I Bench A bench may be used . 6 CVP-205/203 Follow the important precautions below. To eject a floppy disk: Before ejecting the disk, be used . formatting the disk (page 142). Eject ... bottom left of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards the disk slot. If data is turned on your Clavinova. creating a new folder (page 45). • Copying a disk to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Inserting/Ejecting Floppy...
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...system (the manual is available as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Home Page http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) ......... Transport the keyboard horizontally. When such messages appear, simply follow the ... chemical cloth for any specific models). For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CVP-205/203 I Transporting If you move the unit as shown by pressing the corresponding button. Do not subject the instrument to execute formatting. ...
...system (the manual is available as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Home Page http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) ......... Transport the keyboard horizontally. When such messages appear, simply follow the ... chemical cloth for any specific models). For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CVP-205/203 I Transporting If you move the unit as shown by pressing the corresponding button. Do not subject the instrument to execute formatting. ...
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...6 About the Display Messages 8 Maintenance 8 Application Index 12 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...Changing Icons 45 Using the [DATA ENTRY] Dial 47 Direct Access - Music Finder Search.. 71 Editing Records - Music Finder Record Edit 72 CVP-205/203 9 Setting Separate Voices for Your Music - Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously 57 Layer - STOP 66 Selecting Intro and Ending Types (INTRO/ENDING...
...6 About the Display Messages 8 Maintenance 8 Application Index 12 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...Changing Icons 45 Using the [DATA ENTRY] Dial 47 Direct Access - Music Finder Search.. 71 Editing Records - Music Finder Record Edit 72 CVP-205/203 9 Setting Separate Voices for Your Music - Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously 57 Layer - STOP 66 Selecting Intro and Ending Types (INTRO/ENDING...
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...Display, Speaker System, and Voice Number Indication - Receive 139 Setting Root Note Channels - System Reset 143 Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Appendix CVP-205/203 11 Registration Memory Editing Voices - Mixing Console Making Global and Other Important Settings - Owner 143 Restoring the ...Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-205/203 - Setting Harmony and Echo 135 Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV - Root 139 Setting Chord Channels - CONFIG 1 140 Making Settings for Fade In/Out...
...Display, Speaker System, and Voice Number Indication - Receive 139 Setting Root Note Channels - System Reset 143 Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices Appendix CVP-205/203 11 Registration Memory Editing Voices - Mixing Console Making Global and Other Important Settings - Owner 143 Restoring the ...Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-205/203 - Setting Harmony and Echo 135 Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV - Root 139 Setting Chord Channels - CONFIG 1 140 Making Settings for Fade In/Out...
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... Different Voices" on page 57 Playing separate voices with the special voices 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 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that matches pitch...
... Different Voices" on page 57 Playing separate voices with the special voices 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 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that matches pitch...
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...page 131 Making detailed settings for the keyboard voices page 133 Showing the display on a TV (CVP-205 only) Showing the Clavinova Display on MIDI What's MIDI?" Video Out (CVP-205 only)" on page 136 Making detailed settings for the Pedals and Keyboard - on page 148 Recording ...(MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminals)" on page 146 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 153 "CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 8 Troubleshooting ...page 157 CVP-205/203 13 System Reset" on page 143 Displaying the Messages About the Display ...
...page 131 Making detailed settings for the keyboard voices page 133 Showing the display on a TV (CVP-205 only) Showing the Clavinova Display on MIDI What's MIDI?" Video Out (CVP-205 only)" on page 136 Making detailed settings for the Pedals and Keyboard - on page 148 Recording ...(MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminals)" on page 146 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 153 "CVP-203: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 8 Troubleshooting ...page 157 CVP-205/203 13 System Reset" on page 143 Displaying the Messages About the Display ...
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... 36, 74) Enjoy a wide variety of the instrument, they introduce you hands-on commercially available disks. such as songs on experience using the Clavinova! GUIDE Learn and practice with your left hand automatically plays the auto accompaniment backing. DIRECT ACCESS 1 2 3 4 DIGITAL RECORDING Record your performances (... to learn new music! It's never been easier or more fun to the USER drive or a floppy disk for future recall. 14 CVP-205/203 POWER ON OFF METRONOME START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) TRACK 1 (R) MASTER VOLUME REC TOP START / STOP REW...
... 36, 74) Enjoy a wide variety of the instrument, they introduce you hands-on commercially available disks. such as songs on experience using the Clavinova! GUIDE Learn and practice with your left hand automatically plays the auto accompaniment backing. DIRECT ACCESS 1 2 3 4 DIGITAL RECORDING Record your performances (... to learn new music! It's never been easier or more fun to the USER drive or a floppy disk for future recall. 14 CVP-205/203 POWER ON OFF METRONOME START STOP SONG EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE) TRACK 2 (L) TRACK 1 (R) MASTER VOLUME REC TOP START / STOP REW...
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... - VOICE Enjoy a huge variety of realistic voices (page 25, 55) The Clavinova features a wealth of exceptionally authentic and dynamic voices (more ! TO HOST terminal Make music with just a single button press - 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 E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD MUSIC FINDER ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 PIANO REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE 1 2 3 4...
... - VOICE Enjoy a huge variety of realistic voices (page 25, 55) The Clavinova features a wealth of exceptionally authentic and dynamic voices (more ! TO HOST terminal Make music with just a single button press - 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 E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION BRASS WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD MUSIC FINDER ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 PIANO REGISTRATION MEMORY FREEZE 1 2 3 4...
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... so that it . Sheet Music Braces (CVP-205 only) These braces are flat the left and the right on top of music books in a half-raised position. Do not release it until they are for holding the pages of the key cover. Setting Up the Clavinova Key cover I To open the key... it rests on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened or closed. I To open Music Stand I To close 16 CVP-205/203
... so that it . Sheet Music Braces (CVP-205 only) These braces are flat the left and the right on top of music books in a half-raised position. Do not release it until they are for holding the pages of the key cover. Setting Up the Clavinova Key cover I To open the key... it rests on the key cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened or closed. I To open Music Stand I To close 16 CVP-205/203
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...in. (If you are provided. MASTER VOLUME FADE IN / OUT (The shape of plug differs depending on the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. A F B G C H D I E J BALANCE CHANNEL ON / OFF PART CVP-205 INPUT VOLUME MIC. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. In some areas, a... plug adapter may be damaged. LINE IN MIC. CVP-205 CVP-203 Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to an appropriate level. The drive lamp below the right end of the ...
...in. (If you are provided. MASTER VOLUME FADE IN / OUT (The shape of plug differs depending on the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. A F B G C H D I E J BALANCE CHANNEL ON / OFF PART CVP-205 INPUT VOLUME MIC. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. In some areas, a... plug adapter may be damaged. LINE IN MIC. CVP-205 CVP-203 Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to an appropriate level. The drive lamp below the right end of the ...
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... format provides data playback compatibility with a wide range of chord types. The Clavinova uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the Clavinova's XG voices, it includes. CVP-205/203 19 64 77 78 63 79 41 BACK 42 NEXT 37 VOICE PART...functionality and open-ended expandability for MIDI sequence files. XG Format XG is Yamaha's original style file format, which significantly expands and improves on a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices. By using the Style Creator feature. E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION...
... format provides data playback compatibility with a wide range of chord types. The Clavinova uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the Clavinova's XG voices, it includes. CVP-205/203 19 64 77 78 63 79 41 BACK 42 NEXT 37 VOICE PART...functionality and open-ended expandability for MIDI sequence files. XG Format XG is Yamaha's original style file format, which significantly expands and improves on a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices. By using the Style Creator feature. E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION...
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...the voices of the different functions on the CVP-205/203. 2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo songs. page 26). 20 Quick Guide letting you see firsthand how to effectively use the Clavinova in your Clavinova even better with the Demos, you can...button (FUNCTION page only) to select the Demo categories. Function Demos demonstrate many of the CVP-205/203. For this example, FUNCTION is selected. Quick Guide Playing the Demos Reference on page 53 The Clavinova features an extensive variety of Demo functions. What's more, there's a special selection of ...
...the voices of the different functions on the CVP-205/203. 2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo songs. page 26). 20 Quick Guide letting you see firsthand how to effectively use the Clavinova in your Clavinova even better with the Demos, you can...button (FUNCTION page only) to select the Demo categories. Function Demos demonstrate many of the CVP-205/203. For this example, FUNCTION is selected. Quick Guide Playing the Demos Reference on page 53 The Clavinova features an extensive variety of Demo functions. What's more, there's a special selection of ...
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...to be read the section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the CVP-205/203. Playback of data may differ depending on page 74 As you heard in the Demos, the Clavinova contains many built-in the GM standard. And there's an even greater wealth of the song that... the Language setting for the instrument (page 143) is about 200- 300KB, however this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Disks bearing...
...to be read the section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the CVP-205/203. Playback of data may differ depending on page 74 As you heard in the Demos, the Clavinova contains many built-in the GM standard. And there's an even greater wealth of the song that... the Language setting for the instrument (page 143) is about 200- 300KB, however this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Disks bearing...
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....) You'll want to select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and split two voices between your music. Playing Voices Playing Voices Reference The Clavinova features a stunning variety of the voice. Quick Guide 25 For this example, STRINGS is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by itself - VOICE...
....) You'll want to select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and split two voices between your music. Playing Voices Playing Voices Reference The Clavinova features a stunning variety of the voice. Quick Guide 25 For this example, STRINGS is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by itself - VOICE...
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...). 26 Quick Guide To stop the Demo, press this example, "Orchestra" is selected. There's more to the Main display by changing the settings of the Clavinova for more - Simply press the [8L] button from the keyboard, but you can instantly jump back to the Demo features than just voices, though-for... the corresponding buttons to start the Demo for you selected in a rich sounding layer - Call up whenever you can play - You can also have the Clavinova demonstrate the voice for the selected voice. Playing Voices 3 Select a voice.
...). 26 Quick Guide To stop the Demo, press this example, "Orchestra" is selected. There's more to the Main display by changing the settings of the Clavinova for more - Simply press the [8L] button from the keyboard, but you can instantly jump back to the Demo features than just voices, though-for... the corresponding buttons to start the Demo for you selected in a rich sounding layer - Call up whenever you can play - You can also have the Clavinova demonstrate the voice for the selected voice. Playing Voices 3 Select a voice.
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... They give you can call up your own performance. Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] A button to back up the style group. Playing Styles Playing Styles The Clavinova has a huge variety of musical "styles" that you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion accompaniment to call upon to select the memory...
... They give you can call up your own performance. Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] A button to back up the style group. Playing Styles Playing Styles The Clavinova has a huge variety of musical "styles" that you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion accompaniment to call upon to select the memory...
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... to produce smooth fade-ins and fade-outs (page 66)when starting and stopping FADE IN / OUT the style. it also automatically turns on the Clavinova to further automate musical changes and spice up all the settings on ACMP and SYNC. For details, see page 52. ONE TOUCH SETTING Not only...
... to produce smooth fade-ins and fade-outs (page 66)when starting and stopping FADE IN / OUT the style. it also automatically turns on the Clavinova to further automate musical changes and spice up all the settings on ACMP and SYNC. For details, see page 52. ONE TOUCH SETTING Not only...
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... own Music Finder setups and save or load style files, the Music Finder data that in the Open/Save window for both the CVP-205 and the CVP-203. In this , when you save them with the style playback. In the instructions above , you specified a song title, but you can... file on page 33) and play along with other Clavinova users. 7 Select a record (see step #2 on a floppy disk to the USER drive (page 43, 44), the record which was recorded when storing the relevant style is automatically added to the CVP-205/203. • In the example above , all Music Finder...
... own Music Finder setups and save or load style files, the Music Finder data that in the Open/Save window for both the CVP-205 and the CVP-203. In this , when you save them with the style playback. In the instructions above , you specified a song title, but you can... file on page 33) and play along with other Clavinova users. 7 Select a record (see step #2 on a floppy disk to the USER drive (page 43, 44), the record which was recorded when storing the relevant style is automatically added to the CVP-205/203. • In the example above , all Music Finder...
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... away without an intro, use the Sync Start function. Playing and Practicing with the Songs Playing and Practicing with the Clavinova In this section, try using the Clavinova's song playback features to cancel or mute the right-hand melody while you perform. If you want to see the lyrics... play the part yourself. TRACK 1 (R) To cancel the left hand part, press the [TRACK 2] button 6 If you play (CVP-205 only), press the [C] button. You can hear the Clavinova playing the melody part as you want to start playing the melody. • If you can also change the channel assigned...
... away without an intro, use the Sync Start function. Playing and Practicing with the Songs Playing and Practicing with the Clavinova In this section, try using the Clavinova's song playback features to cancel or mute the right-hand melody while you perform. If you want to see the lyrics... play the part yourself. TRACK 1 (R) To cancel the left hand part, press the [TRACK 2] button 6 If you play (CVP-205 only), press the [C] button. You can hear the Clavinova playing the melody part as you want to start playing the melody. • If you can also change the channel assigned...