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...manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! q Floppy Disk Blank disk for computers (page 157). Included Accessories q Music Software Collection Disk (+ Music Book) This disk features various recorded song samples for playing on the Clavinova, and MIDI driver software for recording your performances...] 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...
...manual carefully so that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! q Floppy Disk Blank disk for computers (page 157). Included Accessories q Music Software Collection Disk (+ Music Book) This disk features various recorded song samples for playing on the Clavinova, and MIDI driver software for recording your performances...] 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...
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...directly from the keyboard. (See page 32.) q Playback of Song Disks The Clavinova 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 q Special Guide Functions for computers. With the appropriate disk software,... of the song yourself along with the dedicated buttons) provides comprehensive and easy-to play . CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (along with playback of a full orchestra or backing band. These include exceptionally...
...directly from the keyboard. (See page 32.) q Playback of Song Disks The Clavinova 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 q Special Guide Functions for computers. With the appropriate disk software,... of the song yourself along with the dedicated buttons) provides comprehensive and easy-to play . CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (along with playback of a full orchestra or backing band. These include exceptionally...
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... displays shown here are used . For example, the slider for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. CVP-98/96/600 5 5 When this mark is written as [MASTER VOLUME] in this manual. Also the LCD buttons corresponding to the left or right) are indicated...
... displays shown here are used . For example, the slider for explanation purposes only, and may not be different than those that actually appear on the Clavinova. CVP-98/96/600 5 5 When this mark is written as [MASTER VOLUME] in this manual. Also the LCD buttons corresponding to the left or right) are indicated...
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... shown temporarily before returning to the basic settings after turning off the power. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 The basic settings of the Clavinova are pressed, the relevant display appears. About This Manual s Basic Settings: ...The functions of each function can have the... Clavinova maintain your preferences. These settings and conditions are called "pop-up : When certain panel buttons are...
... shown temporarily before returning to the basic settings after turning off the power. q Pop-up " displays. 6 6 CVP-98/96/600 The basic settings of the Clavinova are pressed, the relevant display appears. About This Manual s Basic Settings: ...The functions of each function can have the... Clavinova maintain your preferences. These settings and conditions are called "pop-up : When certain panel buttons are...
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...: DISK IN USE DISK IN USE lamp s Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use q Never open (locked - s Head Cleaning The head of a disk. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 s Taking Care of high temperature. The key cover may damage both the disk and the FDD. q Use the 3.5-inch 2DD or 2HD floppy disks...playback, or at the proper posi- Doing so may contact the disk, possibly damaging the disk or even the disk drive. q Do NOT turn the Clavinova on or off . q When ejecting a floppy disk from most computer supply stores). Dirt or dust on top of the disk drive unit will cause ...
...: DISK IN USE DISK IN USE lamp s Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use q Never open (locked - s Head Cleaning The head of a disk. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 s Taking Care of high temperature. The key cover may damage both the disk and the FDD. q Use the 3.5-inch 2DD or 2HD floppy disks...playback, or at the proper posi- Doing so may contact the disk, possibly damaging the disk or even the disk drive. q Do NOT turn the Clavinova on or off . q When ejecting a floppy disk from most computer supply stores). Dirt or dust on top of the disk drive unit will cause ...
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... until it will go . This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the same position. 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 all the way down. • Do... Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. • Do not place objects on the metal supports. CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . XGently lower the cover over the keys. • Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release...
... until it will go . This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the same position. 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 all the way down. • Do... Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit. • Do not place objects on the metal supports. CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . XGently lower the cover over the keys. • Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release...
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... the stay fits securely in the lid recess. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 CRaise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the Clavinova, and the other into the recess in the lid...• Be careful that the end of stereo headphones (optional) to the performance. Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of the instrument). When headphones are selected automatically at the ...lit up. * If the LCD is automatically shut off the power. MIC. VOL. Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) s To open the lid: ...ZRaise the music stand as described in "Music Stand" on...
... the stay fits securely in the lid recess. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 CRaise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the Clavinova, and the other into the recess in the lid...• Be careful that the end of stereo headphones (optional) to the performance. Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of the instrument). When headphones are selected automatically at the ...lit up. * If the LCD is automatically shut off the power. MIC. VOL. Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-600 only) s To open the lid: ...ZRaise the music stand as described in "Music Stand" on...
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... functions and change the values. "Soft" rectangle (with rounded corners, the other functions in the LCD display. PAGE EXIT DISPLAY HOLD The functions of the Clavinova's operations are used either to the left / right LCD buttons. These buttons are done from the LCD display. When you press a button on the display... or right of the LCD, and the data dial and [-/+] buttons at the right of rectangles, one a "soft" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12
... functions and change the values. "Soft" rectangle (with rounded corners, the other functions in the LCD display. PAGE EXIT DISPLAY HOLD The functions of the Clavinova's operations are used either to the left / right LCD buttons. These buttons are done from the LCD display. When you press a button on the display... or right of the LCD, and the data dial and [-/+] buttons at the right of rectangles, one a "soft" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12
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PAGE [] Buttons Some of the Clavinova's functions are indicated at the top right of the display. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. Select these settings directly by "hard" rectangles. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 The current page and the entire number of the first song...
PAGE [] Buttons Some of the Clavinova's functions are indicated at the top right of the display. To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. Select these settings directly by "hard" rectangles. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 The current page and the entire number of the first song...
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...When such messages appear, follow the instructions as "Backup of last settings: ON (or OFF)" in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 If the Clavinova is left unused without the power being turned on for approximately a week, the backed up revert to the basic setting anytime by ...few minutes. In the Backup function display, each message, please refer to the "Messages" section on page 2 in the explanation of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that either prompt you to ON, the last setting of the backup parameters, see page 147. When set to the basic settings...
...When such messages appear, follow the instructions as "Backup of last settings: ON (or OFF)" in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 If the Clavinova is left unused without the power being turned on for approximately a week, the backed up revert to the basic setting anytime by ...few minutes. In the Backup function display, each message, please refer to the "Messages" section on page 2 in the explanation of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that either prompt you to ON, the last setting of the backup parameters, see page 147. When set to the basic settings...
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...PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Louder VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX • This also determines the output level of the Clavinova. Softer MIN MIN [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] This determines the playback volume of your keyboard performance. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX ...song can be adjusted. In the Mixer display, the volume of Automatic Accompaniment and individual parts of mixer display, as shown below. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN ...
...PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Louder VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX • This also determines the output level of the Clavinova. Softer MIN MIN [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] This determines the playback volume of your keyboard performance. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX ...song can be adjusted. In the Mixer display, the volume of Automatic Accompaniment and individual parts of mixer display, as shown below. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN ...
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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. q Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details. Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa- The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. PEDAL 18 q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details.
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. Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa- The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. PEDAL 18 q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details.
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the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles. DEMO • While the Help mode is turned off. 22 CVP-98/96/600 22 HELP POWER BASS XSelect the language if necessary Select the desired language for help (ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH or JAPANESE) by ... PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration - HELP VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE...
the Clavinova sounds various voices and styles. DEMO • While the Help mode is turned off. 22 CVP-98/96/600 22 HELP POWER BASS XSelect the language if necessary Select the desired language for help (ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH or JAPANESE) by ... PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. As the explanations shown in the display automatically progress, the Clavinova actually operates itself in demonstration - HELP VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE...
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Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR ... POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- DEMO HELP POWER BASS XSelect the desired Play mode Select the desired play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE All the songs play back randomly, starting from the selected song. The following three modes are...
Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR ... POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- DEMO HELP POWER BASS XSelect the desired Play mode Select the desired play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 There are available: ALL RANDOM SINGLE All the songs play back randomly, starting from the selected song. The following three modes are...
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...Manual. * The voices of the voices, see page 26 in memory, even after a few seconds. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B...REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. The pop-up display from the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Selecting a Voice from the VOICE SELECT Display ZSelect the ...
...Manual. * The voices of the voices, see page 26 in memory, even after a few seconds. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL ARRANGER AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRO AUTO FILL MAIN A MAIN B...REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. The pop-up display from the keyboard. CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Selecting a Voice from the VOICE SELECT Display ZSelect the ...
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... Kit list on page 32 in the Reference Manual for the types of percussion sounds in the [DRUMS] voice group. 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 ...the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed above the assigned keys. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 When one of the Standard Kit are assigned individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
... Kit list on page 32 in the Reference Manual for the types of percussion sounds in the [DRUMS] voice group. 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 ...the keys with drum or percussion symbols printed above the assigned keys. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG 32 32 CVP-98/96/600 When one of the Standard Kit are assigned individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
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... POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Second Voice • Range: All voices • Basic setting: Strings Slow 1 • Backup of the Clavinova allows you finely change the pitch of the two different voices, creating a "thicker" sound. Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - holding it is highlighted). Select the second... CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. Dual Mode The Dual mode of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33
... POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Second Voice • Range: All voices • Basic setting: Strings Slow 1 • Backup of the Clavinova allows you finely change the pitch of the two different voices, creating a "thicker" sound. Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - holding it is highlighted). Select the second... CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. Dual Mode The Dual mode of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33
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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 ... or [-/+] buttons after pressing LEFT VOICE (it down advances continuously. The second voice can be selected from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 Playing Two Voices from all available voices. holding it is highlighted). XCall up the Split mode To call up display appears. TONE/ SYNTH...
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 ... or [-/+] buttons after pressing LEFT VOICE (it down advances continuously. The second voice can be selected from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 Playing Two Voices from all available voices. holding it is highlighted). XCall up the Split mode To call up display appears. TONE/ SYNTH...
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... Automatic Accompaniment, or use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. Sostenuto Pedal (Center) If you can also assign one of the damper pedal. • Some voices may sound continuously...
... Automatic Accompaniment, or use of the sostenuto pedal. • Certain voices, such as the damper pedal on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. Sostenuto Pedal (Center) If you can also assign one of the damper pedal. • Some voices may sound continuously...
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...for the selected style will automatically be selected. The lamp turns off and Reverb is applied to both the sound of the Clavinova and the microphone input. To turn it off , press [REVERB] again. Reverb Type • Range: (Refer to ... pop-up display appears, indicating the current Reverb Type and Depth settings. Reverb Reverb is set to ON. The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to the new style will ... setting: Differs depending on the voice. • Backup of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41
...for the selected style will automatically be selected. The lamp turns off and Reverb is applied to both the sound of the Clavinova and the microphone input. To turn it off , press [REVERB] again. Reverb Type • Range: (Refer to ... pop-up display appears, indicating the current Reverb Type and Depth settings. Reverb Reverb is set to ON. The Clavinova has various Reverb effects and allows you select a different style, the reverb type corresponding to the new style will ... setting: Differs depending on the voice. • Backup of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41