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... Technologies Ltd. • The bitmap fonts used with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the patented LZW, licensed from this product, nor may not be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this instrument have been provided by the Independent JPEG Group. Also,...section explains how to use the basic operations including display- Data List Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. • The models CVP-305/303/301 will be reverse-engineered, reverse-compiled, reverse-assembled or copied. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style fi...
... Technologies Ltd. • The bitmap fonts used with respect to which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the patented LZW, licensed from this product, nor may not be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this instrument have been provided by the Independent JPEG Group. Also,...section explains how to use the basic operations including display- Data List Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. • The models CVP-305/303/301 will be reverse-engineered, reverse-compiled, reverse-assembled or copied. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style fi...
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...lean it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. Transport the keyboard horizontally. You can move the unit as it up...your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to excessive vibration or shock. Do not subject the instrument to be included... or optional, depending on its side. Accessories Guide to Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration "50 greats for the Piano" Music Book Owner's Manual Data...
...lean it up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. Transport the keyboard horizontally. You can move the unit as it up...your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to excessive vibration or shock. Do not subject the instrument to be included... or optional, depending on its side. Accessories Guide to Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration "50 greats for the Piano" Music Book Owner's Manual Data...
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... [A] button to select the Initial Touch parameter. [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [®] KEYBOARD/PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH CVP-307 Owner's Manual 7 Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in the File Selection Display ..62 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings ... these functions. Table of Contents Introduction Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP 10 Panel Controls 12 Playing the Keyboard 14 Setting Up the Clavinova 16 Music Rest 16 Sheet Music Braces 17 Using Headphones 17 Changing the Display Language...
... [A] button to select the Initial Touch parameter. [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [®] KEYBOARD/PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH CVP-307 Owner's Manual 7 Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in the File Selection Display ..62 Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings ... these functions. Table of Contents Introduction Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP 10 Panel Controls 12 Playing the Keyboard 14 Setting Up the Clavinova 16 Music Rest 16 Sheet Music Braces 17 Using Headphones 17 Changing the Display Language...
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... 133 Recording Methods 133 Editing a Recorded Song 148 Using a Microphone (CVP-305/303 157 Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters 157 Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound 160 Talk Setting 164 Connecting the Clavinova Directly to the Internet 166 Connecting the Instrument to the Internet ... 166...Terms 179 Using Your Instrument with Other Devices 180 Using Headphones ([PHONES] jacks 180 Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC./LINE IN] jack) (CVP-305/303 180 Connecting Audio & Video Devices 180 Using External Audio Devices for playback and Recording ([AUX OUT] Jacks, [AUX OUT (LEVEL...
... 133 Recording Methods 133 Editing a Recorded Song 148 Using a Microphone (CVP-305/303 157 Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters 157 Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound 160 Talk Setting 164 Connecting the Clavinova Directly to the Internet 166 Connecting the Instrument to the Internet ... 166...Terms 179 Using Your Instrument with Other Devices 180 Using Headphones ([PHONES] jacks 180 Connecting a Microphone or Guitar ([MIC./LINE IN] jack) (CVP-305/303 180 Connecting Audio & Video Devices 180 Using External Audio Devices for playback and Recording ([AUX OUT] Jacks, [AUX OUT (LEVEL...
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...Your Instrument with Other Devices Appendix Troubleshooting 197 CVP-305: Keyboard Stand Assembly 202 CVP-303: Keyboard Stand Assembly 204 CVP-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly 206 Installing the Floppy Disk... Drive (Included/Optional 208 Specifications 209 Index 211 Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operation Reference Using, Creating and Editing Voices Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups Using, Creating and Editing Songs Using a Microphone Connecting the Clavinova...
...Your Instrument with Other Devices Appendix Troubleshooting 197 CVP-305: Keyboard Stand Assembly 202 CVP-303: Keyboard Stand Assembly 204 CVP-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly 206 Installing the Floppy Disk... Drive (Included/Optional 208 Specifications 209 Index 211 Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operation Reference Using, Creating and Editing Voices Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups Using, Creating and Editing Songs Using a Microphone Connecting the Clavinova...
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...an exceptional natural piano touch and expressive response-thanks to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP! Playing Melodies along with Graded Hammer (GH) and Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard The Clavinova is the next best thing to play melodies on an actual grand piano, the lower ...backing parts and accompaniment, while you 've made from the panel. Playing the Clavinova Playing Piano Voices page 28 PIANO With just the press of an entire band or orchestra. STYLE SELECT 10 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Introduction Welcome to the remarkable Graded Hammer keyboard.
...an exceptional natural piano touch and expressive response-thanks to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP! Playing Melodies along with Graded Hammer (GH) and Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard The Clavinova is the next best thing to play melodies on an actual grand piano, the lower ...backing parts and accompaniment, while you 've made from the panel. Playing the Clavinova Playing Piano Voices page 28 PIANO With just the press of an entire band or orchestra. STYLE SELECT 10 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Introduction Welcome to the remarkable Graded Hammer keyboard.
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...internal memory or a SmartMedia card. ing and practicing pieces. Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you easily record your strong and weak points. Recording Your Performances page 41 The... Clavinova lets you download Song data from special websites, and save them REC to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 SCORE matically shown on the display-an exceptionally convenient ...
...internal memory or a SmartMedia card. ing and practicing pieces. Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you easily record your strong and weak points. Recording Your Performances page 41 The... Clavinova lets you download Song data from special websites, and save them REC to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 SCORE matically shown on the display-an exceptionally convenient ...
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...the keyboard lights up . 14 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Turning the power on Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the cable into the proper AC outlet on . First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other serious... damage to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and the unit. CVP-301: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is opened or closed. ...
...the keyboard lights up . 14 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Turning the power on Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the cable into the proper AC outlet on . First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other serious... damage to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) between the cover and the unit. CVP-301: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is opened or closed. ...
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...the sheet music braces 16 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION (CVP-305/303) Before lowering the music rest, close unless the sheet music braces are also closed. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to use... it is fixed at a certain angle and cannot be adjusted. To Lower the Music Rest: CVP-305/303: Lift the music rest slightly, then turn it will go. CAUTION Do not try to ...as far as it will go. 2 Flip down . Introduction Setting Up the Clavinova Music Rest CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers. To...
...the sheet music braces 16 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION (CVP-305/303) Before lowering the music rest, close unless the sheet music braces are also closed. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to use... it is fixed at a certain angle and cannot be adjusted. To Lower the Music Rest: CVP-305/303: Lift the music rest slightly, then turn it will go. CAUTION Do not try to ...as far as it will go. 2 Flip down . Introduction Setting Up the Clavinova Music Rest CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers. To...
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CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up the operation display. [FUNCTION]...in step 1 above, press the [5†]/[6†] (SPEAKER) button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be damaged. Outputting sound only from the speaker while headphones are connected 1...;]/[5π†] button to select "OFF." Changing the Display Language This determines the language used in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the hanger. When "OFF" is included in the ...
CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up the operation display. [FUNCTION]...in step 1 above, press the [5†]/[6†] (SPEAKER) button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be damaged. Outputting sound only from the speaker while headphones are connected 1...;]/[5π†] button to select "OFF." Changing the Display Language This determines the language used in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the hanger. When "OFF" is included in the ...
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...Lock. 3 To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] button on the panel. Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed-preventing you from the panel, you can play ...2 Press the [F] (OK) button to -use feature completely and automatically reconfigures the entire CVP for a short time. 28 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Press the piano-shaped [PIANO] button on the lower right of Voices, including exceptionally...down the [PIANO] button again for optimum piano performance. Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel.
...Lock. 3 To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] button on the panel. Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed-preventing you from the panel, you can play ...2 Press the [F] (OK) button to -use feature completely and automatically reconfigures the entire CVP for a short time. 28 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Press the piano-shaped [PIANO] button on the lower right of Voices, including exceptionally...down the [PIANO] button again for optimum piano performance. Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel.
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...left pedal effect can specify the fixed volume level by pressing the [5†]-[7†] buttons. HARD 2 ..... Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. SOFT 2....... Best for players with light play before you can be affected by use of the voices even after the ...notes have a long decay after releasing the keys. HARD 1 ..... CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for all Voices. 1 Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] →...
...left pedal effect can specify the fixed volume level by pressing the [5†]-[7†] buttons. HARD 2 ..... Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. SOFT 2....... Best for players with light play before you can be affected by use of the voices even after the ...notes have a long decay after releasing the keys. HARD 1 ..... CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for all Voices. 1 Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] →...
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...On Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. Count in appropriate folders. The Voice selected here is used for the metronome. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the ...of the metronome sound. Quick Guide 2 Set the parameters by pressing the [2π†]-[7π†] buttons. Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the preset Voices. n The Voice type and its defining characteristics are categorized and contained in Japanese French...
...On Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. Count in appropriate folders. The Voice selected here is used for the metronome. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the ...of the metronome sound. Quick Guide 2 Set the parameters by pressing the [2π†]-[7π†] buttons. Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the preset Voices. n The Voice type and its defining characteristics are categorized and contained in Japanese French...
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...• Setting separate Voices for the selected Voice. 2 To stop the Demo, press the [8†] (DEMO) button again. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 The sound effects are assigned to play various drums and percussion instrument sounds on the keyboard. Playing different Voices simultaneously... The Clavinova can play different Voices with your left hand and the piano Voice with the left and right hands. ...
...• Setting separate Voices for the selected Voice. 2 To stop the Demo, press the [8†] (DEMO) button again. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 The sound effects are assigned to play various drums and percussion instrument sounds on the keyboard. Playing different Voices simultaneously... The Clavinova can play different Voices with your left hand and the piano Voice with the left and right hands. ...
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... a Song category. Quick Guide Practicing with the Preset Songs SCORE KARAOKE SONG SELECT n Song On the Clavinova, performance data is called a "Song." Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs. You can also select the ...64257;le by "double-clicking" on playing back the preset Songs or Songs in appropriate folders. 4 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's...
... a Song category. Quick Guide Practicing with the Preset Songs SCORE KARAOKE SONG SELECT n Song On the Clavinova, performance data is called a "Song." Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs. You can also select the ...64257;le by "double-clicking" on playing back the preset Songs or Songs in appropriate folders. 4 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's...
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...; The notation functions cannot be displayed (part, lyrics, chords, etc.). As a result, it may not be exactly the same as desired to be changed. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37 For information on the Song data. C: red, D: yellow, E: green, F: orange, G: blue, A: purple, and B: gray ● ...that you want not to suit your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by inputting notes. n • The Clavinova can increase the number of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences. 1 Press the [SCORE] button to create Song data by the...
...; The notation functions cannot be displayed (part, lyrics, chords, etc.). As a result, it may not be exactly the same as desired to be changed. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37 For information on the Song data. C: red, D: yellow, E: green, F: orange, G: blue, A: purple, and B: gray ● ...that you want not to suit your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by inputting notes. n • The Clavinova can increase the number of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences. 1 Press the [SCORE] button to create Song data by the...
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...play the sounds from the keyboard. See page 93 for a single instrument part. 72 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual What makes Mega Voices special is their icons in particular have been created...Piano Voice page 28 Playing Various Voices page 31 Mega Voices Compatibility (CVP-305) Mega Voices are unique to the Clavinova and are not compatible with Mega Voices, each velocity range (the ...take full advantage of the guitar and bass Voices in the Voice Selection display. Some of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology such as Mega Voices for use the Sound Creator to adjust the various...
...play the sounds from the keyboard. See page 93 for a single instrument part. 72 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual What makes Mega Voices special is their icons in particular have been created...Piano Voice page 28 Playing Various Voices page 31 Mega Voices Compatibility (CVP-305) Mega Voices are unique to the Clavinova and are not compatible with Mega Voices, each velocity range (the ...take full advantage of the guitar and bass Voices in the Voice Selection display. Some of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology such as Mega Voices for use the Sound Creator to adjust the various...
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...balance among the parts in a layer, or play one Voice with your right. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73 You can play different Voices with your left and right hands. Keyboard Part Combinations ■ Playing a ...to create a rich, ensemble sound. Reference Using, Creating and Editing Voices Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simultaneously The Clavinova keyboard features various functions and performance conveniences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. Right 2 part Right 1 part Refer...
...balance among the parts in a layer, or play one Voice with your right. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73 You can play different Voices with your left and right hands. Keyboard Part Combinations ■ Playing a ...to create a rich, ensemble sound. Reference Using, Creating and Editing Voices Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simultaneously The Clavinova keyboard features various functions and performance conveniences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. Right 2 part Right 1 part Refer...
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... the transposition for the keyboard pitch (KBD), song playback (SONG), or overall sound of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Scale Tuning You can select various scales for which you play the Clavinova along with other instruments or CD music. 1 Call up the operation display. [MIXING CONSOLE] → TAB [√...
... the transposition for the keyboard pitch (KBD), song playback (SONG), or overall sound of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Scale Tuning You can select various scales for which you play the Clavinova along with other instruments or CD music. 1 Call up the operation display. [MIXING CONSOLE] → TAB [√...
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...that makes you sound like you expressively control the Portamento effect (depending on the Harmony/Echo type. 78 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you want to add effects by playing legato. The portamento time (the pitch transition time) can ...such as brass instruments) more realistically. Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard The CVP features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which you can add ambience and depth to your sound. 1 Select the desired part for ...
...that makes you sound like you expressively control the Portamento effect (depending on the Harmony/Echo type. 78 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you want to add effects by playing legato. The portamento time (the pitch transition time) can ...such as brass instruments) more realistically. Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard The CVP features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which you can add ambience and depth to your sound. 1 Select the desired part for ...