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...functions of the Two Voices 38 Using the Dual and Split Functions Simultaneously 39 Using the Pedals 40 Damper Pedal (... Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova 4 About This Manual 5 Conventions Used in a safe and handy place for recording ...EQUALIZER 19 Power Bass (CVP-98 only 21 CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Play Using the Help Mode 22 ... LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [...38 Changing the Octave Setting of the Clavinova. We recommend that you read this manual carefully...
...functions of the Two Voices 38 Using the Dual and Split Functions Simultaneously 39 Using the Pedals 40 Damper Pedal (... Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova 4 About This Manual 5 Conventions Used in a safe and handy place for recording ...EQUALIZER 19 Power Bass (CVP-98 only 21 CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Play Using the Help Mode 22 ... LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [...38 Changing the Octave Setting of the Clavinova. We recommend that you read this manual carefully...
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... 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 Moreover, you can play realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. (See page 32.) q Playback of a full orchestra or backing band. q Wealth of Rich, Realistic Voices The Clavinova has a wide variety of the Clavinova's operations (page 12). CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use a variety...
... 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 Moreover, you can play realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard. (See page 32.) q Playback of a full orchestra or backing band. q Wealth of Rich, Realistic Voices The Clavinova has a wide variety of the Clavinova's operations (page 12). CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use a variety...
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... shown here are indicated as VOICE w v in the LCD display is expressed as button, slider, jack (terminal) sometimes may be used in this manual. Also the LCD buttons corresponding to "VOICE w v" in the display are for the master volume is written as ...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 (directly below are indicated in bold characters in this manual in m. Operation results n m This mark indicates that after executing n, then execute p. CVP-98...
... shown here are indicated as VOICE w v in the LCD display is expressed as button, slider, jack (terminal) sometimes may be used in this manual. Also the LCD buttons corresponding to "VOICE w v" in the display are for the master volume is written as ...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 (directly below are indicated in bold characters in this manual in m. Operation results n m This mark indicates that after executing n, then execute p. CVP-98...
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...open the disk's shutter. s Data Backup It is lit. q When ejecting a floppy disk from the disk drive: DISK IN USE DISK IN USE lamp s Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use q Never open or close the key cover while a disk is deleted, the backup disk can be ejected properly if the eject ...eject button once again or push the disk back into the disk drive. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 s Head Cleaning The head of the original. If this occurs, clean the head with the Clavinova. If the original disk is not pressed in places exposed to 90% relative humidity. •...
...open the disk's shutter. s Data Backup It is lit. q When ejecting a floppy disk from the disk drive: DISK IN USE DISK IN USE lamp s Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use q Never open or close the key cover while a disk is deleted, the backup disk can be ejected properly if the eject ...eject button once again or push the disk back into the disk drive. write enabled) 7 CVP-98/96/600 7 s Head Cleaning The head of the original. If this occurs, clean the head with the Clavinova. If the original disk is not pressed in places exposed to 90% relative humidity. •...
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...or other serious damage to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. On the CVP-98/96, the illustration shows that it will go . XRaise the two metal supports (at the ...may not be able to the same position. XFlip down . • Do not try to use the music stand in one of three positions, according to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) ... supports. Be careful to the position of the key cover. CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . Setting Up the Clavinova Music Stand CVP-98 CVP-98 s To raise the music stand ZPull the stand up and toward...
...or other serious damage to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. On the CVP-98/96, the illustration shows that it will go . XRaise the two metal supports (at the ...may not be able to the same position. XFlip down . • Do not try to use the music stand in one of three positions, according to avoid catching fingers (yours or others) ... supports. Be careful to the position of the key cover. CVP-98 8 CVP-98/96/600 s To open . Setting Up the Clavinova Music Stand CVP-98 CVP-98 s To raise the music stand ZPull the stand up and toward...
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... in the lid recess. When headphones are selected automatically at the left of the stay fits securely in the recess the lid may be used simultaneously, allowing two people to enjoy listening to catch your fingers when raising or lowering the lid. s To close the lid: ...ZHold...system is raised. Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of headphones can be bumped out of the instrument). The voice of Grand Piano 1 and the accompanimient style of stereo headphones (optional) to read, adjust the contrast with the [CONTRAST] button at first. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 XRaise...
... in the lid recess. When headphones are selected automatically at the left of the stay fits securely in the recess the lid may be used simultaneously, allowing two people to enjoy listening to catch your fingers when raising or lowering the lid. s To close the lid: ...ZHold...system is raised. Since the Clavinova has two PHONES jacks, two sets of headphones can be bumped out of the instrument). The voice of Grand Piano 1 and the accompanimient style of stereo headphones (optional) to read, adjust the contrast with the [CONTRAST] button at first. CVP-98/96/600 9 9 XRaise...
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...buttons. The five buttons located to the left and right of the LCD display are used to directly select parameters and settings in the LCD display. Basic Operation Virtually all of the Clavinova's operations are referred to as the left or right of the LCD, and the data... the LCD buttons differ depending on the display that functions are used either to select the corresponding items displayed in mind that appears, you can easily use other a "hard" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12 When you can conveniently perform various functions and ...
...buttons. The five buttons located to the left and right of the LCD display are used to directly select parameters and settings in the LCD display. Basic Operation Virtually all of the Clavinova's operations are referred to as the left or right of the LCD, and the data... the LCD buttons differ depending on the display that functions are used either to select the corresponding items displayed in mind that appears, you can easily use other a "hard" rectangle with rounded corners) "Hard" rectangle 12 CVP-98/96/600 12 When you can conveniently perform various functions and ...
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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 the first song by pressing the LCD ... are contained on successive display pages. Select these settings directly by pressing the left and right LCD buttons are surrounded by "hard" rectangles. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. Basic Operation s When function is within "hard" rectangle Items...
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 the first song by pressing the LCD ... are contained on successive display pages. Select these settings directly by pressing the left and right LCD buttons are surrounded by "hard" rectangles. PAGE 14 CVP-98/96/600 14 To select the next page or previous page, press the appropriate PAGE [] button. Basic Operation s When function is within "hard" rectangle Items...
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... of these parameters are not backed up can be selected individually. When set to Backup ON can be returned to the basic setting anytime by using the Recall function (page 148). For this reason, you should turn on the power at least once a week and keep it on for approximately...in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 Display Messages For ease of the backup parameters, see page 147. Values and settings which can be set to Backup ON/OFF, the basic setting is indicated as shown. For a list of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that either prompt you...
... of these parameters are not backed up can be selected individually. When set to Backup ON can be returned to the basic setting anytime by using the Recall function (page 148). For this reason, you should turn on the power at least once a week and keep it on for approximately...in the Reference Manual. 16 16 CVP-98/96/600 Display Messages For ease of the backup parameters, see page 147. Values and settings which can be set to Backup ON/OFF, the basic setting is indicated as shown. For a list of operation, the Clavinova shows various messages that either prompt you...
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... ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Louder VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX • This also determines the output level of the Clavinova. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 MIN MIN Softer [MIXER] Call up the Mixer display by pressing [MIXER]. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME...MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE [MASTER VOLUME...
... ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- Louder VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX • This also determines the output level of the Clavinova. CVP-98/96/600 17 17 MIN MIN Softer [MIXER] Call up the Mixer display by pressing [MIXER]. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP/SONG VOLUME...MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE [MASTER VOLUME...
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The volume becomes louder when pressing the pedal down with your foot, by connecting the optional Yamaha FC7 foot controller to the [EXP.PEDAL] jack of your keyboard performance with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. PEDAL 18 Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa- niment volume (page 60) for details. q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details. [EXP.PEDAL] You can control the volume 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 foot, by connecting the optional Yamaha FC7 foot controller to the [EXP.PEDAL] jack of your keyboard performance with your toes. 18 CVP-98/96/600 EXP. PEDAL 18 Adjusting the Volume q Automatic Accompaniment Volume See Automatic Accompa- niment volume (page 60) for details. q Page 1, when using disk See Song volume (page 95) for details. [EXP.PEDAL] You can control the volume of the Clavinova. q Page 2, when using disk See Song volume (page 94) for details.
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...REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 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. HELP VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ...FF STOP REC PIANO E. CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Using the Help Mode The Help 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 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. HELP POWER ...
...REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 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. HELP VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ...FF STOP REC PIANO E. CHAPTER 2: Help Mode and Demo Using the Help Mode The Help 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 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. HELP POWER ...
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TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT ...FF STOP REC PIANO E. The following three modes are three ways to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. CSelect the song and start playback When the song is finished, playback stops automatically. Playback...Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. Listen to play back randomly, starting from the selected song. All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98...
TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT ...FF STOP REC PIANO E. The following three modes are three ways to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. CSelect the song and start playback When the song is finished, playback stops automatically. Playback...Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. Listen to play back randomly, starting from the selected song. All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98...
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...Reference Manual. * The voices of the Clavinova are divided into twelve groups, and each group can keep the pop-up display of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. PIANO E. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 However, if the Backup ...MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION GUIDE CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE PIANO E....
...Reference Manual. * The voices of the Clavinova are divided into twelve groups, and each group can keep the pop-up display of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. PIANO E. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 However, if the Backup ...MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION GUIDE CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE PIANO E....
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...* 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. The DUAL pop-up display. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK...mode To call up the Dual mode, press the [DUAL] button. Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK... Range: All voices • Basic setting: Strings Slow 1 • Backup of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33
...* 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. The DUAL pop-up display. TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK...mode To call up the Dual mode, press the [DUAL] button. Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK... Range: All voices • Basic setting: Strings Slow 1 • Backup of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 33 33
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... through the available voices; 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... Playing Two Voices from all available voices. for the left and right hands - TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4... PIANO E. The second voice can be selected from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- XCall up the Split mode To call up display ...
... through the available voices; 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... Playing Two Voices from all available voices. for the left and right hands - TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4... PIANO E. The second voice can be selected from Different Sides of last settings: OFF 36 CVP-98/96/600 36 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- XCall up the Split mode To call up display ...
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... your fingers from the keys. • Certain voices in the [DRUMS] or [XG] groups may differ slightly depending on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Soft Pedal (Left) Pressing this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the notes you can also assign one of... as the damper pedal on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will not be sustained. Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the pedal is pressed. See page 133 for example...
... your fingers from the keys. • Certain voices in the [DRUMS] or [XG] groups may differ slightly depending on the selected voice. 40 40 CVP-98/96/600 Soft Pedal (Left) Pressing this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the notes you can also assign one of... as the damper pedal on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will not be sustained. Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the pedal is pressed. See page 133 for example...
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...• Backup of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 Select the Reverb Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons 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... REVERB EFFECT To turn on the accompaniment style. (The assigned type for the selected style will automatically be selected. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE REVERB Reverb...
...• Backup of last settings: OFF 41 CVP-98/96/600 41 Select the Reverb Type by pressing the left/right LCD buttons 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... REVERB EFFECT To turn on the accompaniment style. (The assigned type for the selected style will automatically be selected. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE REVERB Reverb...
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...not light. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE EFFECT Effect ON/OFF To turn Effect off, press [EFFECT] again. (The lamp turns off.) 44 CVP-98/96/600 44 You can also adjust... Type is applied to both the sound of last settings: OFF • When Effect is on the voice. • Backup of the Clavinova and the microphone input. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP...
...not light. TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE EFFECT Effect ON/OFF To turn Effect off, press [EFFECT] again. (The lamp turns off.) 44 CVP-98/96/600 44 You can also adjust... Type is applied to both the sound of last settings: OFF • When Effect is on the voice. • Backup of the Clavinova and the microphone input. VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP...
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...full instrumental backing, using Auto Accompaniment, only the rhythm part sounds. (For details on page 34 in use.) (See page 57.) POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- CVP-98/96/600 47 47 page 56). • The Clavinova also features forty ...special [PIANIST] styles consisting of the Clavinova are divided into eleven groups,...
...full instrumental backing, using Auto Accompaniment, only the rhythm part sounds. (For details on page 34 in use.) (See page 57.) POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- CVP-98/96/600 47 47 page 56). • The Clavinova also features forty ...special [PIANIST] styles consisting of the Clavinova are divided into eleven groups,...