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...the CVP-79A) permits use of musical pleasure. q 100 exciting accompaniment styles can be recalled and played in a safe place for the selected accompaniment style. q One-touch Setting Feature automatically sets the ideal voices and other param- With the proper care, your Clavinova's ...performance potential and features, we urge you to read this manual are for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. q Custom Style lets you create original accompaniment patterns that can be played simultaneously...
...the CVP-79A) permits use of musical pleasure. q 100 exciting accompaniment styles can be recalled and played in a safe place for the selected accompaniment style. q One-touch Setting Feature automatically sets the ideal voices and other param- With the proper care, your Clavinova's ...performance potential and features, we urge you to read this manual are for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. q Custom Style lets you create original accompaniment patterns that can be played simultaneously...
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... 70 Playing Other Types of Your Clavinova 2 Preparation 3 The Music Stand 3 The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) ........ 3 The Power Switch 3 Headphones 3 The Panel Controls 4 The Volume Controls 6 Master Volume 6 ABC/Song Volume 6 Other Volume Controls 7 Expression Control (CVP-79A only) ....... 7 General Operation: ...Custom Styles ........ 52 Custom Style Alert & Error Displays .... 53 Style File Load 55 Loading Disk Styles 55 Using Loaded Style Files 57 Registration Memory 58 Recall the Registered Panel Settings 60 The ABC Freeze Function 60 Disk Orchestra...
... 70 Playing Other Types of Your Clavinova 2 Preparation 3 The Music Stand 3 The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) ........ 3 The Power Switch 3 Headphones 3 The Panel Controls 4 The Volume Controls 6 Master Volume 6 ABC/Song Volume 6 Other Volume Controls 7 Expression Control (CVP-79A only) ....... 7 General Operation: ...Custom Styles ........ 52 Custom Style Alert & Error Displays .... 53 Style File Load 55 Loading Disk Styles 55 Using Loaded Style Files 57 Registration Memory 58 Recall the Registered Panel Settings 60 The ABC Freeze Function 60 Disk Orchestra...
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...device must be exposed to protect the keyboard (CVP-79A/ 69/69A), or cover the instrument with hard objects. Never Tamper With the Internal Circuitry Never open (locked - s Do NOT turn the POWER switch off Before Connecting Connections between the Clavinova and any time when the disk drive lamp ... disk during recording or playback, or at any other device that are write-protected and therefore cannot be used instead of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks are subject to pull out the partially ejected disk. Doing so may contact the disk...
...device must be exposed to protect the keyboard (CVP-79A/ 69/69A), or cover the instrument with hard objects. Never Tamper With the Internal Circuitry Never open (locked - s Do NOT turn the POWER switch off Before Connecting Connections between the Clavinova and any time when the disk drive lamp ... disk during recording or playback, or at any other device that are write-protected and therefore cannot be used instead of the main unit. 10.Handling Floppy Disks Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks are subject to pull out the partially ejected disk. Doing so may contact the disk...
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The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) CVP-79A The Power Switch To open the CVP-79A/69/69A key cover lift it just enough to clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into either side of the rear of the music stand so that the Clavinova's AC cord is properly ... is initially turned on, the PIANO voice selector indicator will light, the POP style selector indicator will light, and the display will be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into a convenient AC wall outlet (a power-plug adaptor may be plugged in some areas), press the [...
The Key Cover (CVP-79A/69/69A) CVP-79A The Power Switch To open the CVP-79A/69/69A key cover lift it just enough to clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into either side of the rear of the music stand so that the Clavinova's AC cord is properly ... is initially turned on, the PIANO voice selector indicator will light, the POP style selector indicator will light, and the display will be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into a convenient AC wall outlet (a power-plug adaptor may be plugged in some areas), press the [...
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... sound). FUNCTION MIXER Expression Control (CVP-79A only) An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be plugged into the CVP-79A EXP PEDAL jack for foot volume (expression) control of the auto accompaniment sound, a keyboard volume parameter, and a volume parameter for the Clavinova's harmony function - Press the pedal...and phrase parts of the keyboard sound only (i.e. see page 41 for each Disk Orchestra Collection part. When the Clavinova's Disk Orchestra Collection playback function is in use the [MIXER] button accesses individual volume parameters for details. EXP PEDAL 7
... sound). FUNCTION MIXER Expression Control (CVP-79A only) An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be plugged into the CVP-79A EXP PEDAL jack for foot volume (expression) control of the auto accompaniment sound, a keyboard volume parameter, and a volume parameter for the Clavinova's harmony function - Press the pedal...and phrase parts of the keyboard sound only (i.e. see page 41 for each Disk Orchestra Collection part. When the Clavinova's Disk Orchestra Collection playback function is in use the [MIXER] button accesses individual volume parameters for details. EXP PEDAL 7
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General Operation: The Display & Related Controls The [CONTRAST] Button The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S display panel is always available. The contrast setting retained in memory even when the Clavinova power is turned off . DEMO/HELP If necessary use the DARK and LIGHT LCD buttons (or data dial or [+]/ [-] buttons) ... retained in memory even when the Clavinova power is turned off . Use the SELECT v w buttons to select a topic, then press the ENTER button to exit from the LCD CONTRAST display. The Help Function If you want help in doubt about a function, the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S HELP function is...
General Operation: The Display & Related Controls The [CONTRAST] Button The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S display panel is always available. The contrast setting retained in memory even when the Clavinova power is turned off . DEMO/HELP If necessary use the DARK and LIGHT LCD buttons (or data dial or [+]/ [-] buttons) ... retained in memory even when the Clavinova power is turned off . Use the SELECT v w buttons to select a topic, then press the ENTER button to exit from the LCD CONTRAST display. The Help Function If you want help in doubt about a function, the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S HELP function is...
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...showing, or back to "flip" through the available pages. The "Backup" function described on for about a week. General Operation: The Display & Related Controls Use the PAGE [] buttons, the [+] and [-] buttons, or the data dial to the initial play . Memory Backup In addition to play mode display if ...pressed while the topic list is turned off for longer than about a week if the Clavinova is not turned on during this section, the Clavinova has a range of parameters that can be reset to reset all your backed-up settings are backed up (retained...
...showing, or back to "flip" through the available pages. The "Backup" function described on for about a week. General Operation: The Display & Related Controls Use the PAGE [] buttons, the [+] and [-] buttons, or the data dial to the initial play . Memory Backup In addition to play mode display if ...pressed while the topic list is turned off for longer than about a week if the Clavinova is not turned on during this section, the Clavinova has a range of parameters that can be reset to reset all your backed-up settings are backed up (retained...
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... via the first two LCD buttons, and the VOICE and STYLE selectors. XPress the [DEMO/HELP] button DEMO/HELP CSelect a Play Mode Use the fourth LCD button to turn the power ON, and set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the "MIN" and ...with the tune you initially select. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS SAX/ FLUTE BASS DRUMS/ PERC. 13 Demonstration Playback The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. TEMPO + LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK ONE TOUCH SETTING...
... via the first two LCD buttons, and the VOICE and STYLE selectors. XPress the [DEMO/HELP] button DEMO/HELP CSelect a Play Mode Use the fourth LCD button to turn the power ON, and set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the "MIN" and ...with the tune you initially select. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS SAX/ FLUTE BASS DRUMS/ PERC. 13 Demonstration Playback The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. TEMPO + LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK ONE TOUCH SETTING...
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... on page 116 shows all notes being played at once while the CVP-79A can now play the selected voice on the keyboard. PIANO HARPSI. SPLIT The Keyboard & Polyphony The CVP-69/69A/59S can play up to 64. The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of drum...The Clavinova has 8 Drum Kits in each Drum Kit. TONE/ SYNTH DUAL EFFECT • When a Drum Kit voice is halved with drum or percussion symbols printed above the keys. Voice Selection XPlay & Adjust Volume You can play up to 32 notes at the same time in the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. Use ...
... on page 116 shows all notes being played at once while the CVP-79A can now play the selected voice on the keyboard. PIANO HARPSI. SPLIT The Keyboard & Polyphony The CVP-69/69A/59S can play up to 64. The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of drum...The Clavinova has 8 Drum Kits in each Drum Kit. TONE/ SYNTH DUAL EFFECT • When a Drum Kit voice is halved with drum or percussion symbols printed above the keys. Voice Selection XPlay & Adjust Volume You can play up to 32 notes at the same time in the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. Use ...
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...voices with the right, for example. and right-hand sections and different voices can be assigned to each. (The Split mode can be used once the LEFT VOICE section of the display has been highlighted. 19 PIANO HARPSI. TEMPO + LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK ... be turned off by pressing the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator lights, the keyboard is assigned to the right-hand section of the Clavinova's voices to and including F#2). SPLIT REGISTRATION MEMORY BANK 1 2 3 4 5 ABC FREEZE SPLIT Engaging the Split Mode When the [SPLIT] button is ...
...voices with the right, for example. and right-hand sections and different voices can be assigned to each. (The Split mode can be used once the LEFT VOICE section of the display has been highlighted. 19 PIANO HARPSI. TEMPO + LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK ... be turned off by pressing the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator lights, the keyboard is assigned to the right-hand section of the Clavinova's voices to and including F#2). SPLIT REGISTRATION MEMORY BANK 1 2 3 4 5 ABC FREEZE SPLIT Engaging the Split Mode When the [SPLIT] button is ...
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"Fingered Chord" accompaniment is selected the Clavinova will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you to supply your own chords for more details). - POP 16BEAT DANCE POP STYLE ROCK BALLAD JAZZ HARMONY - TEMPO + ... and chord backing in the ABC section of the keyboard. Auto Bass Chord (ABC The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S includes a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord - XSet the Tempo ...Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to produce accompaniment using the style selectors and STYLE pop-up screen (see "Tempo Control" on the keyboard.
"Fingered Chord" accompaniment is selected the Clavinova will automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you to supply your own chords for more details). - POP 16BEAT DANCE POP STYLE ROCK BALLAD JAZZ HARMONY - TEMPO + ... and chord backing in the ABC section of the keyboard. Auto Bass Chord (ABC The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S includes a sophisticated auto-accompaniment system (Auto Bass Chord - XSet the Tempo ...Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to produce accompaniment using the style selectors and STYLE pop-up screen (see "Tempo Control" on the keyboard.
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... mode can be suitable for its indicator goes out when you play just about specifying the accompaniment chords. may not be used with this advanced auto-accompaniment mode is engaged the Clavinova will appear on the keyboard: chords, a bass line, arpeggiated chords, a melody line. Try playing a few simple songs in the ABC...
... mode can be suitable for its indicator goes out when you play just about specifying the accompaniment chords. may not be used with this advanced auto-accompaniment mode is engaged the Clavinova will appear on the keyboard: chords, a bass line, arpeggiated chords, a melody line. Try playing a few simple songs in the ABC...
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...(the total number of files however, is inserted in the "Style File Load" section (page 55). • A single floppy disk can be played and used with the same name already exists the "Same name! Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Custom Style mode and return to disk. Playing...). At this happens press OK to return to disk via the "STYLE FILE LOAD" function described in the Clavinova disk drive (page 98), use the MEMORY No. Overwrite?" confirmation prompt will light), and then using the STYLE v and w LCD buttons - If a custom style has not been stored and you entered a name ...
...(the total number of files however, is inserted in the "Style File Load" section (page 55). • A single floppy disk can be played and used with the same name already exists the "Same name! Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Custom Style mode and return to disk. Playing...). At this happens press OK to return to disk via the "STYLE FILE LOAD" function described in the Clavinova disk drive (page 98), use the MEMORY No. Overwrite?" confirmation prompt will light), and then using the STYLE v and w LCD buttons - If a custom style has not been stored and you entered a name ...
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... its indicator lights and the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (SONG PLAY page 1) appears. You can also play "in ensemble" with the Clavinova). Different displays will light. PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE DOC Original song 61 TEMPO + LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK ONE TOUCH SETTING... up above each key. Disk Orchestra Collection Song Playback The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S can play back songs you've recorded yourself using the song recorder function described in the next section, and songs on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one is supplied with the complete ...
... its indicator lights and the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (SONG PLAY page 1) appears. You can also play "in ensemble" with the Clavinova). Different displays will light. PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE DOC Original song 61 TEMPO + LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK ONE TOUCH SETTING... up above each key. Disk Orchestra Collection Song Playback The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S can play back songs you've recorded yourself using the song recorder function described in the next section, and songs on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one is supplied with the complete ...
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... a tempo display (e.g. The keyboard voice name is pressed. • With some songs the displayed measure numbers may not immediately start while the Clavinova is searching the disk for the selected song can be changed by pressing the STOP LCD button (the START LCD button changes to the end...of the song. • The keyboard guide lamps corresponding to page 4 - and right-hand voice can be changed freely as required. freetempo phrases, etc.). Use the SONG LCD button to select a song from the selected song. • If you first select "ALL" in display page 1, and then select a ...
... a tempo display (e.g. The keyboard voice name is pressed. • With some songs the displayed measure numbers may not immediately start while the Clavinova is searching the disk for the selected song can be changed by pressing the STOP LCD button (the START LCD button changes to the end...of the song. • The keyboard guide lamps corresponding to page 4 - and right-hand voice can be changed freely as required. freetempo phrases, etc.). Use the SONG LCD button to select a song from the selected song. • If you first select "ALL" in display page 1, and then select a ...
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...way as the ABC part volume control rather than the song part volume control. the "next notes" will be highlighted. In the Sound mode the Clavinova will function as described above. • If ABC is played properly. i.e. Disk Orchestra Collection & Song Playback s Original Song Disk Playback During ...notes are played. But you will have to be played will start to the proper notes. Two guide modes are used to guide you to flash while the Clavinova will wait until you miss the correct timing, the lamp(s) will be reselected when not at your hands to the...
...way as the ABC part volume control rather than the song part volume control. the "next notes" will be highlighted. In the Sound mode the Clavinova will function as described above. • If ABC is played properly. i.e. Disk Orchestra Collection & Song Playback s Original Song Disk Playback During ...notes are played. But you will have to be played will start to the proper notes. Two guide modes are used to guide you to flash while the Clavinova will wait until you miss the correct timing, the lamp(s) will be reselected when not at your hands to the...
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...the other of the keyboard. • The [oPAUSE], [rREW] and [fFF] buttons will not operate during playback. • Playback tempo can be used for independent left - and right-hand parts. 68 Disk Orchestra Collection & Song Playback The GUIDE display appears automatically when the [GUIDE] button is pressed...right-hand guide Right-hand guide only Left-hand guide only When you play automatically but then the Clavinova will play the right notes each time. Repeat to be turned on . The CVP-79A/69/ 69A/59S indicates the key(s) to turn the guide function on and off , the guide...
...the other of the keyboard. • The [oPAUSE], [rREW] and [fFF] buttons will not operate during playback. • Playback tempo can be used for independent left - and right-hand parts. 68 Disk Orchestra Collection & Song Playback The GUIDE display appears automatically when the [GUIDE] button is pressed...right-hand guide Right-hand guide only Left-hand guide only When you play automatically but then the Clavinova will play the right notes each time. Repeat to be turned on . The CVP-79A/69/ 69A/59S indicates the key(s) to turn the guide function on and off , the guide...
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...File format (SMF formats 0 and 1). q During playback the [r REW] and [f FF] buttons allow you to the CVP 79A/69/69A/59S voice allocation when other Clavinovas (CVP- 55/65/75/83S/85A/ 87A/89) will not appear when Disk Orchestra Collection or Disklavier data is being played.... be played back with the guide function. • Using the [r REW] button may be necessary, however, to original songs and Disk Orchestra Collection disks, the Clavinova can also play back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft™ disks, disks containing Yamaha ESEQ format sequence data, and disks containing songs recorded ...
...File format (SMF formats 0 and 1). q During playback the [r REW] and [f FF] buttons allow you to the CVP 79A/69/69A/59S voice allocation when other Clavinovas (CVP- 55/65/75/83S/85A/ 87A/89) will not appear when Disk Orchestra Collection or Disklavier data is being played.... be played back with the guide function. • Using the [r REW] button may be necessary, however, to original songs and Disk Orchestra Collection disks, the Clavinova can also play back Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft™ disks, disks containing Yamaha ESEQ format sequence data, and disks containing songs recorded ...
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... the "write" position (tab closed (unlocked - Before you need more details on any of these messages. • The Clavinova records data using the SMF format 0 and the Clavinova's internal voices which can be recorded on a single disk, depending on the amount of confirmation, information, prompt, alert, and... you record is set to approximately 60 songs can record, however, you insert an unformatted disk, "Start disk format?" Song Recording The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S features a built-in each song. XEngage the Record Mode Press the [RECORD] button so that the disk's write protect...
... the "write" position (tab closed (unlocked - Before you need more details on any of these messages. • The Clavinova records data using the SMF format 0 and the Clavinova's internal voices which can be recorded on a single disk, depending on the amount of confirmation, information, prompt, alert, and... you record is set to approximately 60 songs can record, however, you insert an unformatted disk, "Start disk format?" Song Recording The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S features a built-in each song. XEngage the Record Mode Press the [RECORD] button so that the disk's write protect...
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...the tempo display (in the synchronized start mode before recording is started this state the Clavinova is ready to PLAY. VSet the Track Modes as Required Two tracks (actually one track and a track group) are using. • If a song name appears along with a different song number, can be...listening to previously-recorded material. In this display is replaced by turning the HARMONY mode on. Song Recording PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE CSelect a Song Number Use the SONG v and w buttons, the data dial, or the [+]/[-] buttons to select a SONG NUMBER between 1 and 60 for the piece ...
...the tempo display (in the synchronized start mode before recording is started this state the Clavinova is ready to PLAY. VSet the Track Modes as Required Two tracks (actually one track and a track group) are using. • If a song name appears along with a different song number, can be...listening to previously-recorded material. In this display is replaced by turning the HARMONY mode on. Song Recording PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE CSelect a Song Number Use the SONG v and w buttons, the data dial, or the [+]/[-] buttons to select a SONG NUMBER between 1 and 60 for the piece ...