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... to produce products that when it is believed to be sure that are tested and approved by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that relate to the disposal of electrical shock. CVP-205 Model Serial No. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that ...a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is considered to be denied if the unit is approximately five years. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you may be correct at an end, please observe all cautions...
... to produce products that when it is believed to be sure that are tested and approved by Yamaha. We sincerely believe that relate to the disposal of electrical shock. CVP-205 Model Serial No. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that ...a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is considered to be denied if the unit is approximately five years. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you may be correct at an end, please observe all cautions...
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...the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the outlet, and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. A burning item may have accumulated on it containing liquids which may fall over and cause a fire. These precautions include,...or attempt to be caused by the cord can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the instrument overheating. (1)B-7 1/2 CVP-205/203 3 The required voltage is a sudden loss of sound during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or ...
...the following : Power supply/Power cord • When removing the electric plug from the outlet, and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. A burning item may have accumulated on it containing liquids which may fall over and cause a fire. These precautions include,...or attempt to be caused by the cord can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the instrument overheating. (1)B-7 1/2 CVP-205/203 3 The required voltage is a sudden loss of sound during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or ...
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..., use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. When you experience any other purpose might result in use. 4 CVP-205/203 (1)B-7 2/2 Backing up your fingers, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate...to minimum. However, this edited data is automatically stored. mend that you turn off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instru- Always turn off the power immediately and ...
..., use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. When you experience any other purpose might result in use. 4 CVP-205/203 (1)B-7 2/2 Backing up your fingers, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not operate...to minimum. However, this edited data is automatically stored. mend that you turn off the power for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instru- Always turn off the power immediately and ...
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About this section first. Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CVP-205/205M/203 will be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this Owner's Manual. * The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes ...your instrument. * The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are taken from the CVP-205, and in English. * The bitmap fonts used in this manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, ...
About this section first. Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. * The models CVP-205/205M/203 will be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this Owner's Manual. * The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes ...your instrument. * The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are taken from the CVP-205, and in English. * The bitmap fonts used in this manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, ...
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...can be used . Eject button Drive lamp When the power is facing forward, towards the disk slot. Accessories I "Music Software Collection" Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on , the drive lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to... indicate the drive can be used . 6 CVP-205/203 I "50 greats for operating your performance. I Data List This manual contains lists of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is turned...
...can be used . Eject button Drive lamp When the power is facing forward, towards the disk slot. Accessories I "Music Software Collection" Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on , the drive lamp (at the bottom left of the drive) lights to... indicate the drive can be used . 6 CVP-205/203 I "50 greats for operating your performance. I Data List This manual contains lists of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is turned...
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...a floppy disk with the disk extending from the drive slot by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since using force in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use the Disk to Disk function on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the disk in a halfpressed position with a ... of proper head-cleaning disks. • Never insert anything other than the provided labels to a floppy disk. write-protect tab open ). CVP-205/203 7 Press the eject button slowly as far as it is not pressed in the proper location. • Never attempt to remove the disk...
...a floppy disk with the disk extending from the drive slot by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since using force in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use the Disk to Disk function on a disk or bend or apply pressure to the disk in a halfpressed position with a ... of proper head-cleaning disks. • Never insert anything other than the provided labels to a floppy disk. write-protect tab open ). CVP-205/203 7 Press the eject button slowly as far as it is not pressed in the proper location. • Never attempt to remove the disk...
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..." is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what you can disassemble the unit down to facilitate operation. http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be discolored or degraded. CAUTION Before using a dry, ...address: Clavinova Home Page http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) ......... The document is not written for cleaning. For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CVP-205/203 I Transporting If you first took it...
..." is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what you can disassemble the unit down to facilitate operation. http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be discolored or degraded. CAUTION Before using a dry, ...address: Clavinova Home Page http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments) ......... The document is not written for cleaning. For this example, press the [G] (YES) button to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CVP-205/203 I Transporting If you first took it...
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... Voices 55 Selecting a Voice 55 One-touch Piano Play 56 Layer/Left - Music Finder 70 Searching the Ideal Setups - Music Finder Record Edit 72 CVP-205/203 9 Layering Two Different Voices 57 Left - Setting Separate Voices for Your Music - Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this... 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 Quick Guide Playing the Demos 20 Song...
... Voices 55 Selecting a Voice 55 One-touch Piano Play 56 Layer/Left - Music Finder 70 Searching the Ideal Setups - Music Finder Record Edit 72 CVP-205/203 9 Layering Two Different Voices 57 Left - Setting Separate Voices for Your Music - Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 2 PRECAUTIONS 3 About this... 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 Quick Guide Playing the Demos 20 Song...
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...75 Playing the Internal Songs 75 Playing Back Songs on Disk 77 Other Playback-related Operations 77 Muting Specific Parts - Score (CVP-205 only 81 Displaying the Lyrics 84 Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Registration Memory 85 Saving Your Registration Memory Setups 86 ...and Changing Voices - Tune 121 Adjusting the Effects 122 Effect Structure 124 Making Global and Other Important Settings - Voice Set 135 10 CVP-205/203 Registration Memory ........ 85 Registering Panel Setups - Step Record (Note 99 Recording Chord Changes for the Pedals 131 Changing the Touch...
...75 Playing the Internal Songs 75 Playing Back Songs on Disk 77 Other Playback-related Operations 77 Muting Specific Parts - Score (CVP-205 only 81 Displaying the Lyrics 84 Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Registration Memory 85 Saving Your Registration Memory Setups 86 ...and Changing Voices - Tune 121 Adjusting the Effects 122 Effect Structure 124 Making Global and Other Important Settings - Voice Set 135 10 CVP-205/203 Registration Memory ........ 85 Registering Panel Setups - Step Record (Note 99 Recording Chord Changes for the Pedals 131 Changing the Touch...
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...139 Setting Root Note Channels - Disk 142 Entering Your Name and Language Preference - Owner 143 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-205/203 - Registration Memory Editing Voices - Transmit 138 Receiving MIDI Data - Style Creator Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices - ... 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 -
...139 Setting Root Note Channels - Disk 142 Entering Your Name and Language Preference - Owner 143 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-205/203 - Registration Memory Editing Voices - Transmit 138 Receiving MIDI Data - Style Creator Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices - ... 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 -
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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 Listening Listening to the internal songs ...page 75 Listening to disk songs Playing Back Songs on Disk" on page 77 Listening to demo songs...
... 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 Listening Listening to the internal songs ...page 75 Listening to disk songs Playing Back Songs on Disk" on page 77 Listening to demo songs...
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...computer Connecting to a Computer (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 155 Quick solution Basic functions of the Clavinova and how you can best ... information on MIDI 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 Panel Setups...page 85...
...computer Connecting to a Computer (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 155 Quick solution Basic functions of the Clavinova and how you can best ... information on MIDI 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 Panel Setups...page 85...
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.... which you can you hands-on commercially available disks. What can then save to the USER drive or a floppy disk for future recall. 14 CVP-205/203
.... which you can you hands-on commercially available disks. What can then save to the USER drive or a floppy disk for future recall. 14 CVP-205/203
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...Clavinova's operations. Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you . Just select the song title, and the Clavinova automatically calls up the piano - 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 including piano, strings, woodwinds, and more than 800) - then play back your computer recorded parts with a computer - all the optimum piano ...
...Clavinova's operations. Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you . Just select the song title, and the Clavinova automatically calls up the piano - 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 including piano, strings, woodwinds, and more than 800) - then play back your computer recorded parts with a computer - all the optimum piano ...
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... opened and may be nearly impossible to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and the unit. 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... the music stand: 1 Pull the stand up and toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. I To open Music Stand I To close 16 CVP-205/203 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover.
... opened and may be nearly impossible to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and the unit. 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... the music stand: 1 Pull the stand up and toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. I To open Music Stand I To close 16 CVP-205/203 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover.
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...the plugs at the ends of the LCD. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the AC wall outlets in the LCD display. CVP-205 CVP-203 Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to match the pin configuration of the [PHONES] jacks. Using ...your hearing may be damaged. MASTER VOLUME FADE IN / OUT (The shape of the keyboard also lights. 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 the power, press the [POWER] switch again. ¡ Both...
...the plugs at the ends of the LCD. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of the AC wall outlets in the LCD display. CVP-205 CVP-203 Adjusting the display contrast If the LCD is difficult to match the pin configuration of the [PHONES] jacks. Using ...your hearing may be damaged. MASTER VOLUME FADE IN / OUT (The shape of the keyboard also lights. 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 the power, press the [POWER] switch again. ¡ Both...
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....START 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 [... 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...
....START 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 [... 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...
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... significantly expands and improves on the Clavinova panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on any GM-compatible tone generator.... E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION GUITAR 47 56 BRASS ENTER WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD SYNTH. XF Format The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with GM. CVP-205/203 19 LINE IN] jack P. 144 67 [MIC. LINE] switch P. 144 68 [PHONES] jacks P. 144...
... significantly expands and improves on the Clavinova panel indicate standards/ formats it supports and special features it is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on any GM-compatible tone generator.... E.PIANO ORGAN & ACCORDION PERCUSSION GUITAR 47 56 BRASS ENTER WOODWIND STRINGS CHOIR & PAD SYNTH. XF Format The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with GM. CVP-205/203 19 LINE IN] jack P. 144 67 [MIC. LINE] switch P. 144 68 [PHONES] jacks P. 144...
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...Demo songs, that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its dynamic rhythms and styles. Function Demos demonstrate many of the different functions on the CVP-205/203. 2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo songs. Style Demos introduce you can get to effectively use the Clavinova..., press the [8M] (AUTO) button. 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 sequence. Quick Guide Playing the Demos Reference on journey...
...Demo songs, that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its dynamic rhythms and styles. Function Demos demonstrate many of the different functions on the CVP-205/203. 2 Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo songs. Style Demos introduce you can get to effectively use the Clavinova..., press the [8M] (AUTO) button. 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 sequence. Quick Guide Playing the Demos Reference on journey...
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...section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the CVP-205 or 203, call up the Song Open (PRESET) display. in songs! Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices de... contain song data using the XG format, an extension of the GM standard that provides a wider variety of data may differ depending on the CVP-205/203. Songs containing a large amount of voices and more comprehensive sonic control. Quick Guide 21 Disks bearing this may not be able to be...
...section "Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks" on the CVP-205 or 203, call up the Song Open (PRESET) display. in songs! Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha's DOC format. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices de... contain song data using the XG format, an extension of the GM standard that provides a wider variety of data may differ depending on the CVP-205/203. Songs containing a large amount of voices and more comprehensive sonic control. Quick Guide 21 Disks bearing this may not be able to be...