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... carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! q Owner's Manual and Reference Manual (Assembly Instructions and Lists) q Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova 4 About This Manual 5 Conventions Used ... that you read this manual in This Manual ......... 5 Handling Floppy Disks 7 Setting Up the Clavinova 8 Music Stand 8 Key Cover 8 Lid (CVP-600 only 9 Turning on the Clavinova, and MIDI driver software for future reference. q Floppy Disk Blank disk for playing on the ...
... carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! q Owner's Manual and Reference Manual (Assembly Instructions and Lists) q Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova 4 About This Manual 5 Conventions Used ... that you read this manual in This Manual ......... 5 Handling Floppy Disks 7 Setting Up the Clavinova 8 Music Stand 8 Key Cover 8 Lid (CVP-600 only 9 Turning on the Clavinova, and MIDI driver software for future reference. q Floppy Disk Blank disk for playing on the ...
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... band. It can be used as a master keyboard for inputting performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 With the appropriate disk software, you can play realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. (See page 32.) q Playback... the LCD display and guide lamps help you learn songs by showing you play the proper notes. CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use a variety of different recording methods: Quick Recording, Track Recording, and Step Recording of Automatic Accompaniment (Chord ...
... band. It can be used as a master keyboard for inputting performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 With the appropriate disk software, you can play realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. (See page 32.) q Playback... the LCD display and guide lamps help you learn songs by showing you play the proper notes. CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use a variety of different recording methods: Quick Recording, Track Recording, and Step Recording of Automatic Accompaniment (Chord ...
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...execute p. For example, the term "VOICE" shown in this manual. Operation steps n ¿ p This mark indicates that actually appear on the Clavinova. PAGE EXIT DISPLAY HOLD s Indications of Operation Explanations The arrows shown below , or to "VOICE w v" in the display are used . ... that executing n results in order to distinguish the results of Buttons and LCD Display [ ]: This indicates actual panel buttons. CVP-98/96/600 5 5 About This Manual Conventions Used in this manual. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN Bold characters:...
...execute p. For example, the term "VOICE" shown in this manual. Operation steps n ¿ p This mark indicates that actually appear on the Clavinova. PAGE EXIT DISPLAY HOLD s Indications of Operation Explanations The arrows shown below , or to "VOICE w v" in the display are used . ... that executing n results in order to distinguish the results of Buttons and LCD Display [ ]: This indicates actual panel buttons. CVP-98/96/600 5 5 About This Manual Conventions Used in this manual. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN Bold characters:...
Owner's Manual
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... settings or return to the LCD display shown below, which appears first when turning on the settings of each function can have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. s Main display: ...This refers to the basic settings after turning off the power. These are pressed, the ...relevant display appears. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 Some of the Clavinova are set to the previous display. These settings and conditions are shown temporarily before returning to certain standard values or standard conditions...
... settings or return to the LCD display shown below, which appears first when turning on the settings of each function can have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. s Main display: ...This refers to the basic settings after turning off the power. These are pressed, the ...relevant display appears. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 Some of the Clavinova are set to the previous display. These settings and conditions are shown temporarily before returning to certain standard values or standard conditions...
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.... write protected) Write protect tab closed (unlocked - write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 Doing so may contact the disk, possibly damaging the disk or even the disk drive. q Always eject the disk before turning the Clavinova off while the disk is extending from the drive (i.e. q Be sure...your recorded songs to 90% relative humidity. • Store in the ejected position). When changing the label never cover the old label with the Clavinova. in an area free from dust, sand, smoke, etc. Handling Floppy Disks The "Music Software Collection" disk and one blank disk are ...
.... write protected) Write protect tab closed (unlocked - write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 Doing so may contact the disk, possibly damaging the disk or even the disk drive. q Always eject the disk before turning the Clavinova off while the disk is extending from the drive (i.e. q Be sure...your recorded songs to 90% relative humidity. • Store in the ejected position). When changing the label never cover the old label with the Clavinova. in an area free from dust, sand, smoke, etc. Handling Floppy Disks The "Music Software Collection" disk and one blank disk are ...
Owner's Manual
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...metal supports. Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Key Cover CVP-98 Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. ... hands when moving it, and do not release it until it will go . Setting Up the Clavinova Music Stand CVP-98 CVP-98 s To raise the music stand ZPull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it.... • Do not try to the same position. On the CVP-98/96, the illustration shows that it will go . CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . Small objects placed on the rear of the key...
...metal supports. Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Key Cover CVP-98 Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. ... hands when moving it, and do not release it until it will go . Setting Up the Clavinova Music Stand CVP-98 CVP-98 s To raise the music stand ZPull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it.... • Do not try to the same position. On the CVP-98/96, the illustration shows that it will go . CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . Small objects placed on the rear of the key...
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...catch your fingers when raising or lowering the lid. Turning on page 8. Both the display and the power lamp at first. VOL. Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) s To open the lid: ...ZRaise the music stand as described in "Music Stand" on and the main display appears in the LCD ...display. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 XRaise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard end of the Clavinova, and the other into the AC INLET...
...catch your fingers when raising or lowering the lid. Turning on page 8. Both the display and the power lamp at first. VOL. Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) s To open the lid: ...ZRaise the music stand as described in "Music Stand" on and the main display appears in the LCD ...display. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 XRaise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard end of the Clavinova, and the other into the AC INLET...
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... LCD buttons. These buttons are referred to the left / right LCD buttons. When you 're familiar with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12 Once you press a button on the display that functions are referred to directly select parameters and settings in the LCD display. "Soft" rectangle... of the LCD buttons differ depending on the selected LCD. These buttons are done from the LCD display. Basic Operation Virtually all of the Clavinova's operations are used to as the left or right of the LCD, and the data dial and [-/+] buttons at the right of the LCD...
... LCD buttons. These buttons are referred to the left / right LCD buttons. When you 're familiar with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12 Once you press a button on the display that functions are referred to directly select parameters and settings in the LCD display. "Soft" rectangle... of the LCD buttons differ depending on the selected LCD. These buttons are done from the LCD display. Basic Operation Virtually all of the Clavinova's operations are used to as the left or right of the LCD, and the data dial and [-/+] buttons at the right of the LCD...
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... is within "hard" rectangle Items within a "hard" rectangle can be selected by using the left or right LCD buttons. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 Select these settings directly by pressing the left and right LCD buttons are surrounded by "hard" rectangles. For example , when selecting the... successive display pages. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. PAGE [] Buttons Some of the Clavinova's functions are indicated at the top right of the first song by simply pressing the corresponding LCD button located directly below , you can ...
... is within "hard" rectangle Items within a "hard" rectangle can be selected by using the left or right LCD buttons. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 Select these settings directly by pressing the left and right LCD buttons are surrounded by "hard" rectangles. For example , when selecting the... successive display pages. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. PAGE [] Buttons Some of the Clavinova's functions are indicated at the top right of the first song by simply pressing the corresponding LCD button located directly below , you can ...
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...Items set to ON, the last setting of the Last Settings • For parameters which are retained in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 Basic Operation Memory Backup The Backup function (page 147) can be used to maintain various values and settings, even after the power is turned... (page 148). Backup of these parameters are not backed up data is not effective, valid or appropriate. For a list of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that either prompt you that the last operation is deleted and all the settings return to the next operation, ask for a ...
...Items set to ON, the last setting of the Last Settings • For parameters which are retained in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 Basic Operation Memory Backup The Backup function (page 147) can be used to maintain various values and settings, even after the power is turned... (page 148). Backup of these parameters are not backed up data is not effective, valid or appropriate. For a list of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that either prompt you that the last operation is deleted and all the settings return to the next operation, ask for a ...
Owner's Manual
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...to adjust the volume of each part of the Automatic Accompaniment or song. There are three types of the Clavinova. It also allows you to the previous display. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO... SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- Adjusting the Volume The Clavinova has two sliders on the volume of the signal at the [PHONES] and [AUX OUT] jacks. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI.
...to adjust the volume of each part of the Automatic Accompaniment or song. There are three types of the Clavinova. It also allows you to the previous display. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO... SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- Adjusting the Volume The Clavinova has two sliders on the volume of the signal at the [PHONES] and [AUX OUT] jacks. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI.
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Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa- PEDAL 18 niment volume (page 60) for details. [EXP.PEDAL] You can control the volume of your keyboard performance with your foot, by connecting the optional Yamaha FC7 foot controller to the [EXP.PEDAL] jack of the Clavinova. q Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details. The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details.
Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa- PEDAL 18 niment volume (page 60) for details. [EXP.PEDAL] You can control the volume of your keyboard performance with your foot, by connecting the optional Yamaha FC7 foot controller to the [EXP.PEDAL] jack of the Clavinova. q Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details. The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details.
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...2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZCall up even after the power is active, no other operations can be used. the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO ...mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. DEMO • While the Help mode is turned off. 22 CVP-98/96/600 22 As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration - HELP VOLUME MASTER VOLUME...
...2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZCall up even after the power is active, no other operations can be used. the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO ...mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. DEMO • While the Help mode is turned off. 22 CVP-98/96/600 22 As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration - HELP VOLUME MASTER VOLUME...
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...Play mode Press [DEMO]. There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B... the desired Play mode Select the desired play back randomly, starting from the selected song. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. CSelect the song and start playback...
...Play mode Press [DEMO]. There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B... the desired Play mode Select the desired play back randomly, starting from the selected song. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. CSelect the song and start playback...
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...480 • Drum Kit: 12 kits * For a list of the voices, see page 26 in the Reference Manual. * The voices of the Clavinova are divided into twelve groups, and each group can keep the pop-up display returns to the previous display after turning off the power, when... YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. However, if the ...
...480 • Drum Kit: 12 kits * For a list of the voices, see page 26 in the Reference Manual. * The voices of the Clavinova are divided into twelve groups, and each group can keep the pop-up display returns to the previous display after turning off the power, when... YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. However, if the ...
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... play the sounds from the keyboard. PIANO E. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 The various drum/percussion instruments of the Drum Kits is selected, only the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed above the assigned ...keys. Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in each Drum Kit. • When a Drum Kit is selected, ...
... play the sounds from the keyboard. PIANO E. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 The various drum/percussion instruments of the Drum Kits is selected, only the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed above the assigned ...keys. Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in each Drum Kit. • When a Drum Kit is selected, ...
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... down advances continuously. Pressing RIGHT2 VOICE also advances through the available voices; Dual Mode The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you finely change the pitch of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33 This makes it easy to select and play two different voices simultaneously in the normal way. (See...
... down advances continuously. Pressing RIGHT2 VOICE also advances through the available voices; Dual Mode The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you finely change the pitch of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33 This makes it easy to select and play two different voices simultaneously in the normal way. (See...
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... voice for the left and right hands - PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ...). Left range voices • Range: All voices • Basic setting: Acoustic Bass 1 • Backup of the Keyboard - Split Mode The Split mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play bass with the left and piano with your left keyboard range The second voice can be selected from all...
... voice for the left and right hands - PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ...). Left range voices • Range: All voices • Basic setting: Acoustic Bass 1 • Backup of the Keyboard - Split Mode The Split mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play bass with the left and piano with your left keyboard range The second voice can be selected from all...
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...the notes you sustain the sound of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 You can use it to start/stop the Automatic Accompaniment, or use it possible to sustain a chord, for example, you play Fill Ins.... Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. This makes it to this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the damper pedal...
...the notes you sustain the sound of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 You can use it to start/stop the Automatic Accompaniment, or use it possible to sustain a chord, for example, you play Fill Ins.... Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. This makes it to this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the damper pedal...
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... Depth to the microphone signal is no effect on the accompaniment style. (The assigned type for the selected style will automatically be selected. The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to the Reverb Type list.) • Basic setting: ... panel button has no longer active. The lamp lights and Reverb is on the voice. • Backup of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 Select the Reverb Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons in the main display. DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT To turn on ....
... Depth to the microphone signal is no effect on the accompaniment style. (The assigned type for the selected style will automatically be selected. The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to the Reverb Type list.) • Basic setting: ... panel button has no longer active. The lamp lights and Reverb is on the voice. • Backup of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 Select the Reverb Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons in the main display. DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT To turn on ....