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... the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you for future reference. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so 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... Button 15 [DISPLAY HOLD] Button 15 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME 17 [MIXER 17 [EXP.PEDAL 18 Adjusting the Timbre of the...
... the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you for future reference. We also recommend that you keep this manual carefully so 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... Button 15 [DISPLAY HOLD] Button 15 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME 17 [MIXER 17 [EXP.PEDAL 18 Adjusting the Timbre of the...
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...a high-quality sound source for playback of music software for inputting performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 The three-step system helps you to easily and quickly master each song. (See page 100.) q Fun, Dynamic Automatic Accompaniment The... and preference, you can be used as a master keyboard for computers. q Convenient TO HOST Terminals for Direct Connection to Computers The Clavinova can play . q Special Guide Functions for Easy Learning With the appropriate disk software, the LCD display and guide lamps help you learn...
...a high-quality sound source for playback of music software for inputting performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 The three-step system helps you to easily and quickly master each song. (See page 100.) q Fun, Dynamic Automatic Accompaniment The... and preference, you can be used as a master keyboard for computers. q Convenient TO HOST Terminals for Direct Connection to Computers The Clavinova can play . q Special Guide Functions for Easy Learning With the appropriate disk software, the LCD display and guide lamps help you learn...
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For example, the slider for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN Bold characters: Items in the LCD display and the LCD buttons corresponding to these items (... order to distinguish the results of Buttons and LCD Display [ ]: This indicates actual panel buttons. Operation results n m This mark indicates that after executing n, then execute p. CVP-98/96/600 5 5 About This Manual Conventions Used in this manual.
For example, the slider for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN Bold characters: Items in the LCD display and the LCD buttons corresponding to these items (... order to distinguish the results of Buttons and LCD Display [ ]: This indicates actual panel buttons. Operation results n m This mark indicates that after executing n, then execute p. CVP-98/96/600 5 5 About This Manual Conventions Used in this manual.
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... shown temporarily before returning to the previous display. The basic settings of each function can have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 About This Manual s Basic Settings: ...The functions of the Clavinova are set to your own edited settings or return to the LCD display shown below, which...
... shown temporarily before returning to the previous display. The basic settings of each function can have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 About This Manual s Basic Settings: ...The functions of the Clavinova are set to your own edited settings or return to the LCD display shown below, which...
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...occurs, clean the head with a 3.5 inch head cleaning disk (available from the slot by hand. • The disk may become stuck halfway with the Clavinova. If the original disk is damaged or your recorded songs to pull out the partially ejected disk. s Taking Care of a disk. q Do NOT eject... to 90% relative humidity. • Store in places exposed to the disk drive or floppy disk. q Avoid getting the disks wet. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 q Do not store disks in an area free from the drive (i.e. tion. Then when the disk Is fully ejected, remove it is in the...
...occurs, clean the head with a 3.5 inch head cleaning disk (available from the slot by hand. • The disk may become stuck halfway with the Clavinova. If the original disk is damaged or your recorded songs to pull out the partially ejected disk. s Taking Care of a disk. q Do NOT eject... to 90% relative humidity. • Store in places exposed to the disk drive or floppy disk. q Avoid getting the disks wet. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 q Do not store disks in an area free from the drive (i.e. tion. Then when the disk Is fully ejected, remove it is in the...
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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... all the way down. XRaise the two metal supports (at the left and right metal supports to the instrument. 8 CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. .... s To close the key cover ZSlide the cover toward you. On the CVP-98/96, the illustration shows that it is opened or closed. Key Cover CVP-98 Be careful to be able to avoid catching your fingers when opening or ...
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... all the way down. XRaise the two metal supports (at the left and right metal supports to the instrument. 8 CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. .... s To close the key cover ZSlide the cover toward you. On the CVP-98/96, the illustration shows that it is opened or closed. Key Cover CVP-98 Be careful to be able to avoid catching your fingers when opening or ...
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.... The voice of Grand Piano 1 and the accompanimient style of 8Beat Pop1 are connected, the internal speaker system is not properly seated in the lid. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 The stay may fall . • Be careful not to the performance. MIC. s To close the lid: ...ZHold the lid stay and ...as described in "Music Stand" on page 8. • Make sure that the end of the stay fits securely in the lid recess. Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) s To open the lid: ...ZRaise the music stand as described in "Music Stand" on page 8. If the stay is automatically shut ...
.... The voice of Grand Piano 1 and the accompanimient style of 8Beat Pop1 are connected, the internal speaker system is not properly seated in the lid. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 The stay may fall . • Be careful not to the performance. MIC. s To close the lid: ...ZHold the lid stay and ...as described in "Music Stand" on page 8. • Make sure that the end of the stay fits securely in the lid recess. Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) s To open the lid: ...ZRaise the music stand as described in "Music Stand" on page 8. If the stay is automatically shut ...
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... display are done from the LCD display. Keep in mind that appears, you press a button on the selected LCD. Basic Operation Virtually all of the Clavinova's operations are referred to directly select parameters and settings in the LCD display. When you can easily use other a "hard" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard...
... display are done from the LCD display. Keep in mind that appears, you press a button on the selected LCD. Basic Operation Virtually all of the Clavinova's operations are referred to directly select parameters and settings in the LCD display. When you can easily use other a "hard" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard...
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PAGE [] Buttons Some of the Clavinova's functions are indicated at the top right of the display. The current page and the entire number of pages for the function are contained on ... are surrounded by pressing the left or right LCD buttons. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 Basic Operation s When function is within "hard" rectangle Items within a "hard" rectangle can immediately begin playback of the first song by pressing...
PAGE [] Buttons Some of the Clavinova's functions are indicated at the top right of the display. The current page and the entire number of pages for the function are contained on ... are surrounded by pressing the left or right LCD buttons. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 Basic Operation s When function is within "hard" rectangle Items within a "hard" rectangle can immediately begin playback of the first song by pressing...
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...backed up data is left unused without the power being turned on page 2 in memory even after the power has been turned off. If the Clavinova is deleted and all the settings return to the basic settings. When such messages appear, follow the instructions as "Backup of last settings: ON... (or OFF)" in the explanation 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 ...
...backed up data is left unused without the power being turned on page 2 in memory even after the power has been turned off. If the Clavinova is deleted and all the settings return to the basic settings. When such messages appear, follow the instructions as "Backup of last settings: ON... (or OFF)" in the explanation 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 ...
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.../SONG VOLUME MAX MAX Louder • This control has no effect on the panel for adjusting the volume. There are three types of the Clavinova. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS... POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- MIN MIN Softer [MIXER] Call up the Mixer display by pressing [MIXER]. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 It also allows you to the previous display. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ...
.../SONG VOLUME MAX MAX Louder • This control has no effect on the panel for adjusting the volume. There are three types of the Clavinova. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS... POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- MIN MIN Softer [MIXER] Call up the Mixer display by pressing [MIXER]. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 It also allows you to the previous display. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ...
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q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) 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. The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. niment volume (page 60) for details. PEDAL 18 q Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details. Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa-
q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) 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. The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. niment volume (page 60) for details. PEDAL 18 q Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details. Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa-
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... SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZCall up even after the power 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 - ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- HELP POWER BASS XSelect the language if necessary Select the...
... SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZCall up even after the power 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 - ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- HELP POWER BASS XSelect the language if necessary Select the...
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... from the selected song. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. The following three modes are three ways to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE... DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24
... from the selected song. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. The following three modes are three ways to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE... DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24
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...ZSelect the voice group Select the desired voice group by using the Display Hold function (page 15). You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG Pop-up Display ... corresponding VOICE button on the panel. However, if the Backup function (page 147) is selected automatically. CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. The pop-up display from the keyboard. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO E. TONE...
...ZSelect the voice group Select the desired voice group by using the Display Hold function (page 15). You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG Pop-up Display ... corresponding VOICE button on the panel. However, if the Backup function (page 147) is selected automatically. CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. The pop-up display from the keyboard. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO E. TONE...
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PIANO E. Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in each Drum Kit. • When a Drum Kit is selected, various drum and percussion sounds are marked by symbols above them ... individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600
PIANO E. Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has twelve Drum Kits in each Drum Kit. • When a Drum Kit is selected, various drum and percussion sounds are marked by symbols above them ... individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600
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.... The volume balance and the depth of detune* can be set for the two voices. *Detune: This lets you finely change the pitch of the Clavinova allows you to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. holding it is highlighted). ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Pressing RIGHT2 VOICE also advances through the... BALLAD JAZZ BALL- The DUAL pop-up display. Second Voice • Range: All voices • Basic setting: Strings Slow 1 • Backup of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33
.... The volume balance and the depth of detune* can be set for the two voices. *Detune: This lets you finely change the pitch of the Clavinova allows you to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. holding it is highlighted). ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Pressing RIGHT2 VOICE also advances through the... BALLAD JAZZ BALL- The DUAL pop-up display. Second Voice • Range: All voices • Basic setting: Strings Slow 1 • Backup of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33
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... PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. holding it is highlighted). 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 the... voice for the right keyboard range Select the desired voice in the normal way. Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36
... PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. holding it is highlighted). 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 the... voice for the right keyboard range Select the desired voice in the normal way. Playing Two Voices from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36
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... those notes will be affected by use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the pedal is held . Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal...played notes will not be affected by use of the damper pedal. • Some voices may differ slightly depending on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Sostenuto Pedal (Center) If you play a note or chord on an actual acoustic piano, letting you play Fill Ins. Soft Pedal (Left)...
... those notes will be affected by use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the pedal is held . Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal...played notes will not be affected by use of the damper pedal. • Some voices may differ slightly depending on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Sostenuto Pedal (Center) If you play a note or chord on an actual acoustic piano, letting you play Fill Ins. Soft Pedal (Left)...
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...effect that recreates the decaying reflections of a sound in a performance space, and reproduces the special ambience of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 In other words, when you to set the Reverb Depth to your preference. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH...icon " " and the Reverb Type are indicated in the REVERB pop-up display appears, indicating the current Reverb Type and Depth settings. The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to the new style will automatically be selected.) •...
...effect that recreates the decaying reflections of a sound in a performance space, and reproduces the special ambience of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 In other words, when you to set the Reverb Depth to your preference. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH...icon " " and the Reverb Type are indicated in the REVERB pop-up display appears, indicating the current Reverb Type and Depth settings. The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to the new style will automatically be selected.) •...