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...EXIT] 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 ... 2 q Floppy Disk Blank disk for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend 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. Thank you...
...EXIT] 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 ... 2 q Floppy Disk Blank disk for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend 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. Thank you...
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... you to easily and quickly master each song. (See page 100.) q Fun, Dynamic Automatic Accompaniment The Automatic Accompaniment of the Clavinova gives you full and exciting instrumental backing in your keyboard expertise and preference, you use a variety of different recording methods: Quick Recording... commercially available song disks. q Convenient TO HOST Terminals for inputting performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 There are 100 accompaniment styles (page 47), plus an additional 40 "Pianist" styles that allow you can play . q Easy...
... you to easily and quickly master each song. (See page 100.) q Fun, Dynamic Automatic Accompaniment The Automatic Accompaniment of the Clavinova gives you full and exciting instrumental backing in your keyboard expertise and preference, you use a variety of different recording methods: Quick Recording... commercially available song disks. q Convenient TO HOST Terminals for inputting performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 There are 100 accompaniment styles (page 47), plus an additional 40 "Pianist" styles that allow you can play . q Easy...
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...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 When this manual. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN Bold characters: Items in the display are indicated as ... in order to the left or right) are for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. For example, the slider for the master volume is expressed as [MASTER VOLUME] in this mark is written as VOICE w v in the...
...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 When this manual. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN Bold characters: Items in the display are indicated as ... in order to the left or right) are for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. For example, the slider for the master volume is expressed as [MASTER VOLUME] in this mark is written as VOICE w v in the...
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...changed according to your own edited settings or return to the basic settings after turning off the power. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 s Main display: ...This refers to the LCD display shown below, which appears first when turning on the settings of each function can... have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. Some of the Clavinova are set to certain standard values or standard conditions when the instrument is shipped...
...changed according to your own edited settings or return to the basic settings after turning off the power. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 s Main display: ...This refers to the LCD display shown below, which appears first when turning on the settings of each function can... have the Clavinova maintain your preferences. Some of the Clavinova are set to certain standard values or standard conditions when the instrument is shipped...
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...a strong magnetic field. If the original disk is damaged or your recorded songs to direct sunlight or sources of the original. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 Dirt or dust on or off . q Be sure to store the disks in environmental conditions as it eventually causing data errors. ...the eject procedure carefully. q When ejecting a floppy disk from the drive (i.e. When changing the label never cover the old label with the Clavinova. The key cover may damage the disk drive mechanism and/or the floppy disk. Handling Floppy Disks The "Music Software Collection" disk and ...
...a strong magnetic field. If the original disk is damaged or your recorded songs to direct sunlight or sources of the original. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 Dirt or dust on or off . q Be sure to store the disks in environmental conditions as it eventually causing data errors. ...the eject procedure carefully. q When ejecting a floppy disk from the drive (i.e. When changing the label never cover the old label with the Clavinova. The key cover may damage the disk drive mechanism and/or the floppy disk. Handling Floppy Disks The "Music Software Collection" disk and ...
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... stand, make sure to the position of the music stand. XSlide the cover open the key cover ZLift the cover slightly (not too much). CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . CGently lower the music stand backward until it will go . Be careful to the same position. Small objects placed on the... until it will go . XFlip down the two metal supports at the rear of the music stand can be removed. 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 is fully opened and may not be...
... stand, make sure to the position of the music stand. XSlide the cover open the key cover ZLift the cover slightly (not too much). CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . CGently lower the music stand backward until it will go . Be careful to the same position. Small objects placed on the... until it will go . XFlip down the two metal supports at the rear of the music stand can be removed. 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 is fully opened and may not be...
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... and the power lamp at the ends of the cord, one into the AC INLET on and the main display appears in the lid. VOL. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 XPress the [POWER] switch. The power is not properly seated in "Music Stand" on page 8. MIC. PHONES Standard stereo phone jack Connect ...two people to enjoy listening to read, adjust the contrast with the [CONTRAST] button at first. Press [POWER] again when turning off . Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of the stay fits securely in "Music Stand" on the Power POWER Headphones ZConnect the power cord. CRaise the...
... and the power lamp at the ends of the cord, one into the AC INLET on and the main display appears in the lid. VOL. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 XPress the [POWER] switch. The power is not properly seated in "Music Stand" on page 8. MIC. PHONES Standard stereo phone jack Connect ...two people to enjoy listening to read, adjust the contrast with the [CONTRAST] button at first. Press [POWER] again when turning off . Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of the stay fits securely in "Music Stand" on the Power POWER Headphones ZConnect the power cord. CRaise the...
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... with rounded corners, the other functions in mind that appears, you can easily use other a "hard" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12 PAGE EXIT DISPLAY HOLD The functions of the LCD buttons differ depending on the display that functions are referred to as the LCD...settings in the LCD or to the left / right LCD buttons. 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....
... with rounded corners, the other functions in mind that appears, you can easily use other a "hard" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12 PAGE EXIT DISPLAY HOLD The functions of the LCD buttons differ depending on the display that functions are referred to as the LCD...settings in the LCD or to the left / right LCD buttons. 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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... on successive display pages. The current page and the entire number of pages for the function are indicated at the top right of the Clavinova's functions are surrounded by pressing the LCD button under 1. PAGE [] Buttons Some of the display. To select the next page or previous... function 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 For example , when selecting the first Demo song in the display shown below the desired item. Settings which can immediately begin playback...
... on successive display pages. The current page and the entire number of pages for the function are indicated at the top right of the Clavinova's functions are surrounded by pressing the LCD button under 1. PAGE [] Buttons Some of the display. To select the next page or previous... function 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 For example , when selecting the first Demo song in the display shown below the desired item. Settings which can immediately begin playback...
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... anytime by using the Recall function (page 148). Values and settings which can be selected individually. Display Messages For ease of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that the last operation is not effective, valid or appropriate. Basic Operation Memory Backup The Backup function (page 147) can...to Backup ON/OFF, the basic setting is left unused without the power being turned on page 2 in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 When such messages appear, follow the instructions as "Backup of last settings: ON (or OFF)" in memory even after the power ...
... anytime by using the Recall function (page 148). Values and settings which can be selected individually. Display Messages For ease of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that the last operation is not effective, valid or appropriate. Basic Operation Memory Backup The Backup function (page 147) can...to Backup ON/OFF, the basic setting is left unused without the power being turned on page 2 in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 When such messages appear, follow the instructions as "Backup of last settings: ON (or OFF)" in memory even after the power ...
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Adjusting the Volume The Clavinova has two sliders on the volume of mixer display, as shown below. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI-...the signal at the [PHONES] and [AUX OUT] jacks. In the Mixer display, the volume of Automatic Accompaniment and individual parts of the Clavinova. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4... no effect on the panel for adjusting the volume. There are three types of your keyboard performance. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 It also allows you to the previous display.
Adjusting the Volume The Clavinova has two sliders on the volume of mixer display, as shown below. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI-...the signal at the [PHONES] and [AUX OUT] jacks. In the Mixer display, the volume of Automatic Accompaniment and individual parts of the Clavinova. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4... no effect on the panel for adjusting the volume. There are three types of your keyboard performance. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 It also allows you to the previous display.
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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. PEDAL 18 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-
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. PEDAL 18 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-
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CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Using the Help Mode The Help mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT.... As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration - the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles. DEMO • While the Help mode is turned off. 22 CVP-98/96/600 22 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING...
CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Using the Help Mode The Help mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT.... As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration - the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles. DEMO • While the Help mode is turned off. 22 CVP-98/96/600 22 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING...
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... continues repeatedly until stopped. There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. All the songs play mode by pressing the LCD button at the right. ROOM LATIN ... DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZCall up the Demo Play mode Press [DEMO]. 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 When ...
... continues repeatedly until stopped. There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. All the songs play mode by pressing the LCD button at the right. ROOM LATIN ... DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZCall up the Demo Play mode Press [DEMO]. 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 When ...
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...SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG q Voice Types • Clavinova Voices: 133 • XG Voices: 480 • Drum Kit: 12 kits * For a list of the voices, see page 26 in the Reference ... turning off the power, when the Backup function (page 147) is selected automatically. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. It also features a Keyboard Percussion function that lets you play ...
...SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG q Voice Types • Clavinova Voices: 133 • XG Voices: 480 • Drum Kit: 12 kits * For a list of the voices, see page 26 in the Reference ... turning off the power, when the Backup function (page 147) is selected automatically. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. It also features a Keyboard Percussion function that lets you play ...
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TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 When one of the Drum Kits is selected, only the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed above the assigned keys. The various drum/... the types of the Standard Kit are assigned individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. 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...
TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 When one of the Drum Kits is selected, only the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed above the assigned keys. The various drum/... the types of the Standard Kit are assigned individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. 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...
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... to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Dual Mode The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you finely change the pitch of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33 The DUAL pop-up display. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE...
... to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Dual Mode The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you finely change the pitch of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33 The DUAL pop-up display. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE...
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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 also advances through the available voices; ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- The second voice can be selected from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B ENDING...
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 also advances through the available voices; ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- The second voice can be selected from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B ENDING...
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... the sound of many other notes are held, those notes will be sustained as long as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the pedal is pressed. You can use it to start/stop the... use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as [STRINGS] or [BRASS], sustain continuously when the sostenuto pedal is held . Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals.
... the sound of many other notes are held, those notes will be sustained as long as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the pedal is pressed. You can use it to start/stop the... use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as [STRINGS] or [BRASS], sustain continuously when the sostenuto pedal is held . Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals.
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... the [REVERB] button. The lamp turns off , set the Reverb Depth to the new style will automatically be selected.) • Backup of the Clavinova and the microphone input. Select the Reverb Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons in the main display. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- DUAL SPLIT...The REVERB pop-up display. In other words, when you to set the Reverb Depth to both the sound of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to your preference.
... the [REVERB] button. The lamp turns off , set the Reverb Depth to the new style will automatically be selected.) • Backup of the Clavinova and the microphone input. Select the Reverb Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons in the main display. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- DUAL SPLIT...The REVERB pop-up display. In other words, when you to set the Reverb Depth to both the sound of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to your preference.