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... The photos of the harpsichord, bandoneon, hackbrett, music box, dulcimer and cimbalom, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are the property of the Clavinova. Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and No.5567901 from ACCESS Co., Ltd. Also, NF may ... • The bitmap fonts used with respect to use the basic functions. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 5 Owner's Manual Introduction (page 12 Please read this manual carefully so that you keep this Yamaha Clavinova! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files...
... The photos of the harpsichord, bandoneon, hackbrett, music box, dulcimer and cimbalom, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are the property of the Clavinova. Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and No.5567901 from ACCESS Co., Ltd. Also, NF may ... • The bitmap fonts used with respect to use the basic functions. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 5 Owner's Manual Introduction (page 12 Please read this manual carefully so that you keep this Yamaha Clavinova! Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files...
Owner's Manual
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...screws are properly tightened and have not been loosened by moving the instrument. 6 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Do not subject the instrument to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. It always stays perfectly in tune. ■ Transporting ...If you move the unit as it is (assembled) or you can move to excessive vibration or shock. You can disassemble the unit down to be included or optional, depending on its side. Accessories Guide to Yamaha...
...screws are properly tightened and have not been loosened by moving the instrument. 6 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Do not subject the instrument to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. It always stays perfectly in tune. ■ Transporting ...If you move the unit as it is (assembled) or you can move to excessive vibration or shock. You can disassemble the unit down to be included or optional, depending on its side. Accessories Guide to Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... natural piano touch and expressive response-thanks to a real piano. STYLE SELECT 10 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Authentic Acoustic Piano-like having repeated plays of an entire band or orchestra. Playing Other Instrument Voices page 31 The Clavinova gives you not only various realistic piano Voices, but also features an exceptionally...
... natural piano touch and expressive response-thanks to a real piano. STYLE SELECT 10 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Authentic Acoustic Piano-like having repeated plays of an entire band or orchestra. Playing Other Instrument Voices page 31 The Clavinova gives you not only various realistic piano Voices, but also features an exceptionally...
Owner's Manual
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Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you download Song data from special websites, and save them REC to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. Guide ..., and how long you listen back to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. SCORE matically shown on the display-an exceptionally convenient tool for learn- CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 ing and practicing pieces. Introduction Practicing Displaying and Playing along with the Music Score page 56 While playing back a Song, you...
Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you download Song data from special websites, and save them REC to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. Guide ..., and how long you listen back to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. SCORE matically shown on the display-an exceptionally convenient tool for learn- CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 ing and practicing pieces. Introduction Practicing Displaying and Playing along with the Music Score page 56 While playing back a Song, you...
Owner's Manual
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...place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the keyboard to the instrument. Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on the Clavinova, then plug the other serious damage to turn the power on locale.) 2 CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening... or closing it open the key cover. CVP-305 CVP-303/CVP-301 (The shape of the cable into the AC connector on the front, lift ...
...place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the keyboard to the instrument. Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on the Clavinova, then plug the other serious damage to turn the power on locale.) 2 CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening... or closing it open the key cover. CVP-305 CVP-303/CVP-301 (The shape of the cable into the AC connector on the front, lift ...
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Introduction Setting Up the Clavinova Music Rest CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers. CVP-301: 1 Pull the music rest up or down . CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to use the music rest in a half-raised position. CAUTION Do not try to avoid catching ...music rest until it is fixed at the rear of the music rest. 3 Lower the music rest so that it will go . CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION (CVP-305/303) Before lowering the music rest, close unless the sheet music braces are also closed. The music rest will go . 2 Raise...
Introduction Setting Up the Clavinova Music Rest CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers. CVP-301: 1 Pull the music rest up or down . CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to use the music rest in a half-raised position. CAUTION Do not try to avoid catching ...music rest until it is fixed at the rear of the music rest. 3 Lower the music rest so that it will go . CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION (CVP-305/303) Before lowering the music rest, close unless the sheet music braces are also closed. The music rest will go . 2 Raise...
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...hanger. Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is selected, the speakers will not sound and you can only hear the Clavinova sound via the headphones. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I ] UTILITY →...; TAB[√][®] CONFIG 2 2 Press the [5†]/[6†] (SPEAKER) button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual When "OFF" is included in the display for messages, file names, and character input. 1 Call up in the fi...
...hanger. Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is selected, the speakers will not sound and you can only hear the Clavinova sound via the headphones. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I ] UTILITY →...; TAB[√][®] CONFIG 2 2 Press the [5†]/[6†] (SPEAKER) button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual When "OFF" is included in the display for messages, file names, and character input. 1 Call up in the fi...
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Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel. One-touch Piano Play This convenient, easy-to enable Piano Lock. 3 To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] ... to enable Piano Lock. 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 Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed-preventing you from the panel, you can play the...
Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel. One-touch Piano Play This convenient, easy-to enable Piano Lock. 3 To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] ... to enable Piano Lock. 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 Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed-preventing you from the panel, you can play the...
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... by pressing the [5†]-[7†] buttons. n The depth of the voices even after the notes have a long decay after releasing the keys. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 Best for all Voices. 1 Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [®] KEYBOARD... sostenuto pedal here while holding the note(s), the notes will not sustain. NORMAL... Standard touch response. Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. The settings assigned to OFF for high volume. ing strength. Left Pedal Damper Pedal Sostenuto Pedal ●...
... by pressing the [5†]-[7†] buttons. n The depth of the voices even after the notes have a long decay after releasing the keys. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 Best for all Voices. 1 Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [®] KEYBOARD... sostenuto pedal here while holding the note(s), the notes will not sustain. NORMAL... Standard touch response. Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. The settings assigned to OFF for high volume. ing strength. Left Pedal Damper Pedal Sostenuto Pedal ●...
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... call up the Voice selection display. Bell On Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. Count in appropriate folders. Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the metronome sound. The Voice selected here is used for the metronome. n The Voice type and its de... pressing the [2π†]-[7π†] buttons. Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are indicated above the Preset Voice name. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 Count in Spanish TIME SIGNATURE Determines the time signature of the VOICE buttons to the Voice List in English...
... call up the Voice selection display. Bell On Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. Count in appropriate folders. Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the metronome sound. The Voice selected here is used for the metronome. n The Voice type and its de... pressing the [2π†]-[7π†] buttons. Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are indicated above the Preset Voice name. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 Count in Spanish TIME SIGNATURE Determines the time signature of the VOICE buttons to the Voice List in English...
Owner's Manual
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...to select "SoundEffect." 7 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons to start the Demo for the left and right hands. Playing different Voices simultaneously The Clavinova can play the bass Voice with your right hand. Details are given in the [PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT] group is useful for creating rich and...bird chirps and ocean sounds from the keyboard. Selecting sound effects You can select the GM/XG/GM2 Voices directly via the panel operation. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 The sound effects are assigned to each Voice. 1 In the Voice Selection display (page 31 step 2), press the [8...
...to select "SoundEffect." 7 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons to start the Demo for the left and right hands. Playing different Voices simultaneously The Clavinova can play the bass Voice with your right hand. Details are given in the [PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT] group is useful for creating rich and...bird chirps and ocean sounds from the keyboard. Selecting sound effects You can select the GM/XG/GM2 Voices directly via the panel operation. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 The sound effects are assigned to each Voice. 1 In the Voice Selection display (page 31 step 2), press the [8...
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... by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute. This section covers basic information on one of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual The preset Songs are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. 4 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons to select a Song category. Quick Guide Practicing... Songs or Songs in the display. SONG SELECT 2 Press the TAB [√] button to call up the Song selection display. Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs.
... by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute. This section covers basic information on one of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual The preset Songs are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. 4 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons to select a Song category. Quick Guide Practicing... Songs or Songs in the display. SONG SELECT 2 Press the TAB [√] button to call up the Song selection display. Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs.
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...Press the TAB [®] button to select subsequent pages. 3 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to display the music nota- CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37 Quick Guide Displaying Music Notation (Score) You can change the size of the music notation. ● Displaying ...the items you read through the score, indicating the current position. 4 Press the SONG [STOP] button to display the music notation. n • The Clavinova can increase the number of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences. 1 Press the [SCORE] button to start playback. C: red, D: yellow, E:...
...Press the TAB [®] button to select subsequent pages. 3 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to display the music nota- CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37 Quick Guide Displaying Music Notation (Score) You can change the size of the music notation. ● Displaying ...the items you read through the score, indicating the current position. 4 Press the SONG [STOP] button to display the music notation. n • The Clavinova can increase the number of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences. 1 Press the [SCORE] button to start playback. C: red, D: yellow, E:...
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... the sound quality and/ or level of a Voice according to the Clavinova and are not compatible with just a single Voice, using several different Voices just for a single instrument part. 72 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual This authentic organ Voice lets you use the Sound Creator ... instruments-thanks to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. For example, a Mega guitar Voice includes the sounds of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology such as Stereo Sampling, Dynamic Sampling, Sustain Sampling, and Key-off Sampling. Natural! Cool! Normal Voices use of...
... the sound quality and/ or level of a Voice according to the Clavinova and are not compatible with just a single Voice, using several different Voices just for a single instrument part. 72 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual This authentic organ Voice lets you use the Sound Creator ... instruments-thanks to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. For example, a Mega guitar Voice includes the sounds of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology such as Stereo Sampling, Dynamic Sampling, Sustain Sampling, and Key-off Sampling. Natural! Cool! Normal Voices use of...
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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. Keyboard Parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left) Voices can combine these three ... (Right 1 and Left parts) You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar Voices to create a rich, ensemble sound. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73
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. Keyboard Parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left) Voices can combine these three ... (Right 1 and Left parts) You can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar Voices to create a rich, ensemble sound. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73
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... 440.0 Hz. Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to set the tuning. 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. [FUNCTION] → [A] MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE → TAB [√] MASTER TUNE 2 Use the... by pressing the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the keyboard illustration at the upper right of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual
... 440.0 Hz. Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to set the tuning. 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. [FUNCTION] → [A] MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE → TAB [√] MASTER TUNE 2 Use the... by pressing the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the keyboard illustration at the upper right of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual
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...instruments) more realistically. tings (page 80). 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 want to add effects by playing legato. In order to make the type you play... part for Digital Signal Processor (or Processing). With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you are applied to turn the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect on the Harmony/Echo type. 78 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual You could use a pedal to the right-hand Voices (page 79)....
...instruments) more realistically. tings (page 80). 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 want to add effects by playing legato. In order to make the type you play... part for Digital Signal Processor (or Processing). With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you are applied to turn the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect on the Harmony/Echo type. 78 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual You could use a pedal to the right-hand Voices (page 79)....
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... 5 Use the [1π†]-[3π†] buttons to select the Voice to the original XG Voices. All Voices are returned to be replaced. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 83 tons, for replacing the XG selected in step 5. Using, Creating and Editing Voices 5 6 7 6 Use the [4π... recommended Revoice settings in the "Basic Procedure" on other instruments, you use Auto Revoice to automatically assign the specially created Voices of the Clavinova (Natural!, Live!, Cool!, etc.) instead of the conventional XG Voices of the same type. 1-3 Same operation as in one action. ...
... 5 Use the [1π†]-[3π†] buttons to select the Voice to the original XG Voices. All Voices are returned to be replaced. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 83 tons, for replacing the XG selected in step 5. Using, Creating and Editing Voices 5 6 7 6 Use the [4π... recommended Revoice settings in the "Basic Procedure" on other instruments, you use Auto Revoice to automatically assign the specially created Voices of the Clavinova (Natural!, Live!, Cool!, etc.) instead of the conventional XG Voices of the same type. 1-3 Same operation as in one action. ...
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...ambience of the DSP 2-4 effect blocks in a concert hall or jazz club. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 85 RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, SONG CHANNEL 1-16 RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, SONG CHANNEL 1-16, MIC (CVP-305/303) Any unused DSP blocks are automatically assigned to the appropriate parts (...8224;] buttons to select the effect CATEGORY. 8 Use the [7π†]/[8π†] buttons to the Reverb and Chorus types, the Clavinova has special DSP effects, that include additional effects usually used for editing the effect parameters. To select its variation parameter. Using, Creating ...
...ambience of the DSP 2-4 effect blocks in a concert hall or jazz club. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 85 RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, SONG CHANNEL 1-16 RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, SONG CHANNEL 1-16, MIC (CVP-305/303) Any unused DSP blocks are automatically assigned to the appropriate parts (...8224;] buttons to select the effect CATEGORY. 8 Use the [7π†]/[8π†] buttons to the Reverb and Chorus types, the Clavinova has special DSP effects, that include additional effects usually used for editing the effect parameters. To select its variation parameter. Using, Creating ...