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... carillon, mandolin, oud, pan flute, pungi, rabab, shanai, sitar, steel drum, and tambra. • (CVP-305/303) This product is used in this Yamaha Clavinova! CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 5 Basic Operation (page 57 This section explains how to make detailed settings for purchasing this Manual are .... • SmartMedia is not permitted under license of the following instruments, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the patented LZW, licensed from this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage...
... carillon, mandolin, oud, pan flute, pungi, rabab, shanai, sitar, steel drum, and tambra. • (CVP-305/303) This product is used in this Yamaha Clavinova! CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 5 Basic Operation (page 57 This section explains how to make detailed settings for purchasing this Manual are .... • SmartMedia is not permitted under license of the following instruments, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the patented LZW, licensed from this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage...
Owner's Manual
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...Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration "50 greats for the Piano" Music Book Owner's Manual Data List The following items may be included or optional, depending on its side. Do not lean it up on your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova... does not need to be tuned. When transporting the assembled Clavinova, make sure all 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...
...Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration "50 greats for the Piano" Music Book Owner's Manual Data List The following items may be included or optional, depending on its side. Do not lean it up on your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova... does not need to be tuned. When transporting the assembled Clavinova, make sure all 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the functions and operations. 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 18 Display...Ideal Setups for Each Song -Music Finder 50 Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance 52 Connecting a Microphone (CVP-305/303 52 Singing with the Lyrics Display 53 Convenient Functions for Karaoke 53 Convenient Functions for Singing Along with the Left and Right Hands ...
... the functions and operations. 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 18 Display...Ideal Setups for Each Song -Music Finder 50 Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance 52 Connecting a Microphone (CVP-305/303 52 Singing with the Lyrics Display 53 Convenient Functions for Karaoke 53 Convenient Functions for Singing Along with the Left and Right Hands ...
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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...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 FIXED...
... 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...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 FIXED...
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Using 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, ... 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 Directly to the Internet Using Your Instrument with Other Devices Appendix...
Using 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, ... 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 Directly to the Internet Using Your Instrument with Other Devices Appendix...
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...and practicing with Song playback. Select an accompaniment Style-such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc.-and let the Clavinova be your solo perfor- STYLE SELECT 10 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Introduction Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the same note perfectly articulated, even when ...playing at high speed or with previously recorded Song data, and fill out your backing band! Playing the Clavinova Playing Piano Voices ...
...and practicing with Song playback. Select an accompaniment Style-such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc.-and let the Clavinova be your solo perfor- STYLE SELECT 10 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Introduction Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the same note perfectly articulated, even when ...playing at high speed or with previously recorded Song data, and fill out your backing band! Playing the Clavinova Playing Piano Voices ...
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... auto- SCORE matically shown on the display-an exceptionally convenient tool for learn- Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you should play them, and how long you download Song data from special websites, and save ... Song, you listen back to your playing and spot your own performances and save them REC to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 Guide Lamps page 38 The key guide lamps are also helpful in learning and practicing, since they indicate the ...
... auto- SCORE matically shown on the display-an exceptionally convenient tool for learn- Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you should play them, and how long you download Song data from special websites, and save ... Song, you listen back to your playing and spot your own performances and save them REC to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 Guide Lamps page 38 The key guide lamps are also helpful in learning and practicing, since they indicate the ...
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...is opened and may fall inside the unit when the cover is fully opened or closed. Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on the front, lift open . CVP-301: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . The display located in the center of the...be nearly impossible to avoid catching your fingers when opening the cover. CAUTION Be careful to remove. CVP-305 CVP-303/CVP-301 (The shape of the 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...
...is opened and may fall inside the unit when the cover is fully opened or closed. Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on the front, lift open . CVP-301: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . The display located in the center of the...be nearly impossible to avoid catching your fingers when opening the cover. CAUTION Be careful to remove. CVP-305 CVP-303/CVP-301 (The shape of the 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...
Owner's Manual
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... metal supports at a certain angle and cannot be adjusted. CVP-301: 1 Pull the music rest up or down . 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 the music rest in a... (see page 17). The music rest will go . Introduction Setting Up the Clavinova Music Rest CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers. To Raise the Music Rest: CVP-305/303: Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it back slowly.
... metal supports at a certain angle and cannot be adjusted. CVP-301: 1 Pull the music rest up or down . 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 the music rest in a... (see page 17). The music rest will go . Introduction Setting Up the Clavinova Music Rest CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers. To Raise the Music Rest: CVP-305/303: Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it back slowly.
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...8224;]/[6†] (SPEAKER) button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 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. Changing the Display Language This determines the...]→ [I ] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER 2 Press the [4π†]/[5π†] button to select "OFF." CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the hanger.
...8224;]/[6†] (SPEAKER) button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 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. Changing the Display Language This determines the...]→ [I ] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER 2 Press the [4π†]/[5π†] button to select "OFF." CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the hanger.
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Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed-preventing you from the panel, you don't inadvertently change the settings by a single button ... 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 panel. Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel. PIANO Piano Lock Function The convenient Piano Lock function...
Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed-preventing you from the panel, you don't inadvertently change the settings by a single button ... 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 panel. Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel. PIANO Piano Lock Function The convenient Piano Lock function...
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...SOFT 1....... Produces relatively high volume even with a light touch. HARD 1 ..... ing strength. Best for players with moderate playing strength. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for high volume. Requires moderately strong playing for all Voices. ...the "PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT", "GM&XG" and "GM2" groups may differ depending on the selected Voice. Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. Left Pedal Damper Pedal Sostenuto Pedal ● Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as ...
...SOFT 1....... Produces relatively high volume even with a light touch. HARD 1 ..... ing strength. Best for players with moderate playing strength. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for high volume. Requires moderately strong playing for all Voices. ...the "PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT", "GM&XG" and "GM2" groups may differ depending on the selected Voice. Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. Left Pedal Damper Pedal Sostenuto Pedal ● Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as ...
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...above the Preset Voice name. The Voice selected here is used for the metronome. For details on . Count in English German Voice .... CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 For the Voice part, see page 72. ORGAN FLUTES 3 Press the TAB [√] button to select a ...bell. Count in German Japanese Voice ... Count in Spanish TIME SIGNATURE Determines the time signature of the metronome sound. Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the metronome sound. n The Voice type and its defining characteristics are categorized and contained in French Spanish...
...above the Preset Voice name. The Voice selected here is used for the metronome. For details on . Count in English German Voice .... CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 For the Voice part, see page 72. ORGAN FLUTES 3 Press the TAB [√] button to select a ...bell. Count in German Japanese Voice ... Count in Spanish TIME SIGNATURE Determines the time signature of the metronome sound. Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the metronome sound. n The Voice type and its defining characteristics are categorized and contained in French Spanish...
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Playing different Voices simultaneously The Clavinova can play different Voices simultaneously (page 73). • Layering two different Voices This is selected, you can set up the Voice categories. 3 Press the [2π] ... icons printed above , select the desired category, then select the desired voice. Details are categorized as bird chirps and ocean sounds from the keyboard. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 Selecting percussion sounds When one of the [A]-[J] buttons to play various drums and percussion instrument sounds on the keyboard. The sound...
Playing different Voices simultaneously The Clavinova can play different Voices simultaneously (page 73). • Layering two different Voices This is selected, you can set up the Voice categories. 3 Press the [2π] ... icons printed above , select the desired category, then select the desired voice. Details are categorized as bird chirps and ocean sounds from the keyboard. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 Selecting percussion sounds When one of the [A]-[J] buttons to play various drums and percussion instrument sounds on the keyboard. The sound...
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... buttons to call up the Song selection display. n You can also have the score (notation) of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual SONG SELECT 2 Press the TAB [√] button to select the PRESET tab. 2 3, 4 3, 4 ...3 Press one of the selected Song shown in a SmartMedia card. 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...
... buttons to call up the Song selection display. n You can also have the score (notation) of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual SONG SELECT 2 Press the TAB [√] button to select the PRESET tab. 2 3, 4 3, 4 ...3 Press one of the selected Song shown in a SmartMedia card. 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...
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...of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences. 1 Press the [SCORE] button to be changed. n • The Clavinova can display the music notation of the selected Song. For information on . n Look through the score, indicating the current position.... exactly the same as desired to suit your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by the Clavinova based on the Song data. As a result, it may not be displayed by inputting notes. Changing the Notation... data by decreasing the other items to display the music nota- CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37
...of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences. 1 Press the [SCORE] button to be changed. n • The Clavinova can display the music notation of the selected Song. For information on . n Look through the score, indicating the current position.... exactly the same as desired to suit your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by the Clavinova based on the Song data. As a result, it may not be displayed by inputting notes. Changing the Notation... data by decreasing the other items to display the music nota- CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37
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...when you play the sounds, they're not intended 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 ...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 (...page 93 for the Clavinova, and are easily distinguished from Yamaha's sophisticated technology-and feature a sound so finely detailed and natural, you'll swear you use of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology ...
...when you play the sounds, they're not intended 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 ...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 (...page 93 for the Clavinova, and are easily distinguished from Yamaha's sophisticated technology-and feature a sound so finely detailed and natural, you'll swear you use of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology ...
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... the split point (the border between the rightand left hand and the piano Voice with your right. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73 You can play one Voice with your left -hand range) See page 100. The keyboard lamp will light at the split...the bass Voice with your left and right hands. 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.
... the split point (the border between the rightand left hand and the piano Voice with your right. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73 You can play one Voice with your left -hand range) See page 100. The keyboard lamp will light at the split...the bass Voice with your left and right hands. 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.
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... upper right of the entire instrument-useful when you want to select the desired scale. The tuning of each note 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... TUNE 2 Select the desired part for the currently selected scale is indicated in a second. You can fine-tune the pitch of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual
... upper right of the entire instrument-useful when you want to select the desired scale. The tuning of each note 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... TUNE 2 Select the desired part for the currently selected scale is indicated in a second. You can fine-tune the pitch of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual
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... multi-processor effect system which can select the desired Harmony/Echo effect from the first note played on the Harmony/Echo type. 78 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual DSP changes and enhances the audio signal in a variety of types. In order to make the type you play , ... your sound. 1 Select the desired part for which you are applied to the right-hand Voices (page 79). With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you can be set - This determines whether the part's Voice is played monophonically (only one of effects. Using, Creating and Editing Voices 1 2 ...
... multi-processor effect system which can select the desired Harmony/Echo effect from the first note played on the Harmony/Echo type. 78 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual DSP changes and enhances the audio signal in a variety of types. In order to make the type you play , ... your sound. 1 Select the desired part for which you are applied to the right-hand Voices (page 79). With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you can be set - This determines whether the part's Voice is played monophonically (only one of effects. Using, Creating and Editing Voices 1 2 ...