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...College of Music. • The following instruments, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are for the Clavinova's various functions. This software includes a module developed by and are in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the patented LZW, licensed from this Manual are the property ...72 This section explains how to use . Data List Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. • The models CVP-305/303/301 will be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this Owner's Manual. • The illustrations and LCD screens as Troubleshooting and Specifications. NF is manufactured...
...College of Music. • The following instruments, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are for the Clavinova's various functions. This software includes a module developed by and are in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with the patented LZW, licensed from this Manual are the property ...72 This section explains how to use . Data List Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. • The models CVP-305/303/301 will be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this Owner's Manual. • The illustrations and LCD screens as Troubleshooting and Specifications. NF is manufactured...
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... it out of the box. 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 List The following items may be tuned....was in tune. ■ Transporting If you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. 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 Transport the keyboard horizontally. You can ...
... it out of the box. 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 List The following items may be tuned....was in tune. ■ Transporting If you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. 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 Transport the keyboard horizontally. You can ...
Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual 7 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 Settings 19 ...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...
... Owner's Manual 7 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 Settings 19 ...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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... of authentic instruments, both acoustic and electronic. The CVP-305 features the enhanced, improved Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) technology, providing performance functions and expressive power found only on top. Playing Other Instrument Voices page 31 The Clavinova gives you 've made from the panel. Playing ... performance, no matter what settings you not only various realistic piano Voices, but also features an exceptionally wide variety of the Clavinova CVP! Now you . It's like Touch with authentic grand piano sounds and response-instantly. Ease in Playing Backing Parts with Songs...
... of authentic instruments, both acoustic and electronic. The CVP-305 features the enhanced, improved Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) technology, providing performance functions and expressive power found only on top. Playing Other Instrument Voices page 31 The Clavinova gives you 've made from the panel. Playing ... performance, no matter what settings you not only various realistic piano Voices, but also features an exceptionally wide variety of the Clavinova CVP! Now you . It's like Touch with authentic grand piano sounds and response-instantly. Ease in Playing Backing Parts with Songs...
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..., since they indicate the notes you should play, when you should play them, and how long you listen back to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 ing and practicing pieces. This, too, is an excellent practice tool, letting you should hold them REC to internal memory... or a SmartMedia card. 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 can have the music score (notation) auto-
..., since they indicate the notes you should play, when you should play them, and how long you listen back to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 11 ing and practicing pieces. This, too, is an excellent practice tool, letting you should hold them REC to internal memory... or a SmartMedia card. 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 can have the music score (notation) auto-
Owner's Manual
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... proper AC outlet on locale.) 2 CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening the cover. Small 3 objects placed on the Clavinova, then plug the other serious damage to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing it. tric shock, short circuit, ...plug of the keyboard lights up . 14 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on . Introduction Playing the Keyboard 1 Connecting the power cable. CVP-305 CVP-303/CVP-301 (The shape of the key cover. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to the instrument....
... proper AC outlet on locale.) 2 CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening the cover. Small 3 objects placed on the Clavinova, then plug the other serious damage to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing it. tric shock, short circuit, ...plug of the keyboard lights up . 14 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on . Introduction Playing the Keyboard 1 Connecting the power cable. CVP-305 CVP-303/CVP-301 (The shape of the key cover. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to the instrument....
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To Raise the Music Rest: CVP-305/303: Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will not close the sheet music braces (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... it is fixed at the left and right on the rear of the music rest. 3 Lower the music rest so that it back slowly. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION (CVP-305/303) Before lowering the music rest, close unless the sheet music braces are also closed. Close the sheet music braces 16...
To Raise the Music Rest: CVP-305/303: Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will not close the sheet music braces (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... it is fixed at the left and right on the rear of the music rest. 3 Lower the music rest so that it back slowly. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 CAUTION (CVP-305/303) Before lowering the music rest, close unless the sheet music braces are also closed. Close the sheet music braces 16...
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.... Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 x 10mm) as shown in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the hanger. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up in the display for messages,... display. [FUNCTION]→ [I ] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER 2 Press the [4π†]/[5π†] button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Outputting sound only from the speaker while headphones are connected 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I ] UTILITY ...
.... Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 x 10mm) as shown in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the hanger. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Outputting sound from the headphones From the display called up in the display for messages,... display. [FUNCTION]→ [I ] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER 2 Press the [4π†]/[5π†] button to select a language. 18 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Outputting sound only from the speaker while headphones are connected 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I ] UTILITY ...
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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 ...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 One-touch Piano Play This convenient, easy-to enable Piano Lock. 3 To turn Piano Lock off...'ll call up and play the piano voice using the pedals or metronome. Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel. Press the piano-shaped [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 ...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 One-touch Piano Play This convenient, easy-to enable Piano Lock. 3 To turn Piano Lock off...'ll call up and play the piano voice using the pedals or metronome. Quick Guide Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the panel. Press the piano-shaped [PIANO] button on the panel.
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...pedal here, the notes you play before you play - Produces relatively high volume even with moderate playing strength. Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. n • Some Voices may not be affected by pressing the [4π†] button. Requires moderately strong playing... for the corresponding parts by use of the sostenuto pedal. ing strength. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 Quick Guide Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard You can be adjusted (page 91). Requires ...
...pedal here, the notes you play before you play - Produces relatively high volume even with moderate playing strength. Using the Pedals The Clavinova features three pedals. n • Some Voices may not be affected by pressing the [4π†] button. Requires moderately strong playing... for the corresponding parts by use of the sostenuto pedal. ing strength. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 29 Quick Guide Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard You can be adjusted (page 91). Requires ...
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SOUND Determines which sound is the RIGHT 1 Voice. Count in Japanese French Voice....... Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the metronome sound. For details on the panel correspond to the categories of the preset Voices....metronome. Quick Guide 2 Set the parameters by pressing the [2π†]-[7π†] buttons. Bell Off Conventional metronome sound, with bell. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 Count in appropriate folders. VOLUME Determines the level of Voices such as strings or wind instruments, including exceptionally ...
SOUND Determines which sound is the RIGHT 1 Voice. Count in Japanese French Voice....... Playing Various Voices The Clavinova features a variety of the metronome sound. For details on the panel correspond to the categories of the preset Voices....metronome. Quick Guide 2 Set the parameters by pressing the [2π†]-[7π†] buttons. Bell Off Conventional metronome sound, with bell. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 31 Count in appropriate folders. VOLUME Determines the level of Voices such as strings or wind instruments, including exceptionally ...
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... key, look at the icons printed above , select the desired category, then select the desired voice. Perform steps 1-4 described above the keys. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 Selecting GM/XG/GM2 Voices You can play individual sound effects, such as "GM&XG"/"GM2." 1 Press the ...[8π] (UP) button to call up the keyboard to play the bass Voice with your left and right hands. 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 ...
... key, look at the icons printed above , select the desired category, then select the desired voice. Perform steps 1-4 described above the keys. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 33 Selecting GM/XG/GM2 Voices You can play individual sound effects, such as "GM&XG"/"GM2." 1 Press the ...[8π] (UP) button to call up the keyboard to play the bass Voice with your left and right hands. 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 ...
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...display. SONG SELECT 2 Press the TAB [√] button to select the PRESET tab. 2 3, 4 3, 4 3 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual You can instantly jump back to the Main display by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to...the desired Song. This section covers basic information on one of the [A]-[J] buttons to select a Song category. Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs. The preset Songs are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. 4 Press...
...display. SONG SELECT 2 Press the TAB [√] button to select the PRESET tab. 2 3, 4 3, 4 3 Press one of the [A]-[J] buttons. 34 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual You can instantly jump back to the Main display by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to...the desired Song. This section covers basic information on one of the [A]-[J] buttons to select a Song category. Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs. The preset Songs are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. 4 Press...
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... the current position. 4 Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback. n Look through the entire score before starting to practice. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37 Changing the Notation Display You can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences.... the music nota- tion. 2 Change the following settings as desired to suit your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by the Clavinova based on creating Song data, see page 133. 1 Select a Song (page 34). 2 Press the [SCORE] button to start playback. n ...
... the current position. 4 Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback. n Look through the entire score before starting to practice. CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 37 Changing the Notation Display You can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your personal preferences.... the music nota- tion. 2 Change the following settings as desired to suit your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by the Clavinova based on creating Song data, see page 133. 1 Select a Song (page 34). 2 Press the [SCORE] button to start playback. n ...
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... sound properly when played back on other instruments. Natural! They also take full advantage of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology such as Mega Voices for the Clavinova, and are easily distinguished from Yamaha's sophisticated technology-and feature a sound so finely detailed and natural, you'll swear... pages Playing Voices page 28 Playing the 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 measure of your own original organ sounds. ...
... sound properly when played back on other instruments. Natural! They also take full advantage of Yamaha's advanced sampling technology such as Mega Voices for the Clavinova, and are easily distinguished from Yamaha's sophisticated technology-and feature a sound so finely detailed and natural, you'll swear... pages Playing Voices page 28 Playing the 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 measure of your own original organ sounds. ...
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... See page 100. It allows you play a single Voice over the entire keyboard range. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73 Adjusting the volume balance among parts Adjust the volume balance among the parts in a layer, or play ...the split point of the keyboard. 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. Left part Right 1 part Refer ...
... See page 100. It allows you play a single Voice over the entire keyboard range. Left part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual 73 Adjusting the volume balance among parts Adjust the volume balance among the parts in a layer, or play ...the split point of the keyboard. 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. Left part Right 1 part Refer ...
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... TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the MIXING CONSOLE display. 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...frequency of a sound and represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in the keyboard illustration at the upper right of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to select the desired scale.
... TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the MIXING CONSOLE display. 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...frequency of a sound and represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in the keyboard illustration at the upper right of the display. 76 CVP-305/303/301 Owner's Manual Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to select the desired scale.
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... could use a pedal to turn the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect on or off (page 182). With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you play , for the currently selected keyboard part. • The DSP Variation switch is a function 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 In order to make the type you play single, lead sounds (such as adding reverb that creates a smooth transition ...
... could use a pedal to turn the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effect on or off (page 182). With the digital effects built into the Clavinova, you play , for the currently selected keyboard part. • The DSP Variation switch is a function 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 In order to make the type you play single, lead sounds (such as adding reverb that creates a smooth transition ...