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Connections Using the bench (If included) • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. About this Owner’s Manual and Data List This manual consists of the following sections. Owner’s Manual Introduction (page 12).......................... Please read this section first. Quick Guide (page 23)....................
Accessories Guide to Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration “50 greats for the Piano” Music Book Owner’s Manual Data List The following items may be included or optional, depending on your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune. ■ Transporting If you move to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings.
Table of Contents Introduction Basic Operation Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP! .......................................... 10 Trying Out the Basic Features (Help) ............. 57 Panel Controls ................................................. 12 Instant Selection of the Displays —Direct Access ................................................ 58 Playing the Keyboard ...................................... 14 The Messages Shown in the Display ..............
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles .....................97 Connecting the Clavinova Directly to the Internet ...............................166 Style Characteristics ........................................ 97 Connecting the Instrument to the Internet ... 166 Selecting a Chord Fingering Type .................. 97 Accessing the Special Clavinova Website ..... 167 Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style ...98 Operations in the Special Clavinova Website .......................
Appendix Troubleshooting ............................................ 197 Introduction CVP-305: Keyboard Stand Assembly ............ 202 Using Your Instrument with Other Devices CVP-303: Keyboard Stand Assembly ............ 204 CVP-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly ............ 206 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Included/Optional) ...................................... 208 Quick Guide Specifications ................................................ 209 Index ..............................................
Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP! Introduction Authentic Acoustic Piano-like Touch with Graded Hammer (GH) and Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard The Clavinova is the next best thing to a real piano. It features an exceptional natural piano touch and expressive response—thanks to the remarkable Graded Hammer keyboard. Just as on an actual grand piano, the lower keys are heavy in touch and the higher keys are light, with all the natural gradations in between.
Practicing SCORE Introduction Displaying and Playing along with the Music Score ................page 56 While playing back a Song, you can have the music score (notation) automatically shown on the display—an exceptionally convenient tool for learning and practicing pieces. Guide Lamps ..............................................................................
Introduction Panel Controls The panel shown below is that of the CVP-305. 1 [POWER] switch .............................................................. P. 14 2 SmartMedia slot ............................................................... P. 22 STYLE CONTROL M [ACMP ON/OFF] button................................................... P. 45 N [OTS LINK] button ........................................................... P. 50 MIC. (CVP-305/303) 3 [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button .................... P.
CVP-305/303 CVP-301 Introduction VOICE k VOICE buttons ................................................................. P. 31 l [VOICE EFFECT] button ................................................... P. 78 ONE TOUCH SETTING m [1]–[4] buttons ................................................................. P. 49 n [LEFT HOLD] button........................................................ P. 48 PART o PART buttons ................................................................... P.
Playing the Keyboard Introduction 1 Connecting the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall. CVP-303/CVP-301 CVP-305 (The shape of the plug and outlet differ depending on locale.) 2 Opening the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Using the hand grip on the front, lift open the key cover. CVP-301: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
4 Playing the keyboard Play the keyboard to produce sound. Introduction Adjusting the volume While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER VOLUME] located at the left of the panel. 5 6 Turning the power off Press the [POWER] switch to turn the power off. The screen and the power indicator turn off. Closing the key cover CVP-305/CVP-303: Grip the metal rim at the top of the panel, and close the key cover.
Setting Up the Clavinova Introduction Music Rest To Raise the Music Rest: CAUTION When raising or lowering the music rest, do not release your hands from the music rest until it is all the way up or down. CVP-305/303: Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go. When raised, the music rest is fixed at a certain angle and cannot be adjusted. CVP-301: 1 Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go. CAUTION Do not try to use the music rest in a half-raised position.
Sheet Music Braces Sheet Music Braces These braces are for holding the pages of music books in place. Introduction To Open To Close Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks located on the bottom left of the instrument. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be connected. (If you are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.) CAUTION Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time.
Changing the Display Language Using the Headphone Hanger CAUTION Introduction Do not hang anything other than the headphones on the hanger. Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be damaged. A headphone hanger is included in the Clavinova package so that you can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. Install the headphone hanger using included two screws (4 x 10mm) as shown in the figure.
Display Settings Display Settings Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Introduction You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [LCD CONTRAST] knob located to the left of the display. Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (CVP305/303) Adjust the brightness of the display. 1 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] CONFIG 2 Press the [2π†] button to adjust the brightness of the display.
Display Settings Entering the Owner Name in the Opening Display Introduction You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that first appears when the power is turned on). 1 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER Press the [I] (OWNER NAME) button and call up the Owner Name display. Refer to page 67 for character-entry details.
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (The floppy disk drive may be included or optional, depending on your locale. For instructions on installing the floppy disk drive, see page 208.) CAUTION Do not remove the floppy disk or turn off the instrument itself while the disk is being accessed. Doing so may result not only in loss of data on the disk but also damage to the floppy disk drive. • Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk drive before turning off the power.
Handling SmartMedia *Memory Cards TM *SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Introduction This instrument features a built-in SmartMedia card slot (on the front panel). It lets you save original data you’ve created on the instrument to a SmartMedia card, and allows you to load data from a card to the instrument. Be sure to handle SmartMedia cards with care. Follow the important precautions below. Compatible SmartMedia Types • 3.3V (3V) SmartMedia can be used.
Quick Guide Playing the Demos The Demos are more than just songs—they also provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features, functions and operations of the instrument. In a way, the Demos are an interactive “mini-manual”—complete with sound demonstrations and text showing what it can do for you. DEMO Quick Guide 1 Select the desired Language. 1 2 Press the [HELP] button to call up the language selection display. 1 Press the [6π†]/[7π†] buttons to select the desired language.
Showing Specific Demo Topics Quick Guide 1 2 Press the [7π†]/[8π†] buttons in the Demo display to call up the specific Demo menu. Press one of the [A]–[I] buttons to show a specific Demo. To return back to the previous display, press the [J] button. When the Demo has more than one screen. Press a [†] button corresponding to the screen number. 3 24 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from Demo.
Operations in the Basic Displays To start with, you should know a little about the basic displays that appear in the Quick Guide. There are three basic displays: Main display ➤ See below. File selection display ➤ See below. Function display ➤ page 26 Quick Guide Operation of the Main Display The Main display shows the basic settings and important information for the instrument (It is the same display that appears when the instrument is turned on.).
1 Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. 2 Press the TAB [√]/[®] buttons to select the desired drive (PRESET/USER/CARD). About PRESET/USER/CARD PRESET .............. Internal memory to which the preprogrammed data are installed as preset data. USER ................. Internal memory that allows both reading and writing of data. CARD ................ For transferring data to and from SmartMedia, with the CVP’s card slot.
2 Press the [D] button to select the category CONTROLLER. When the selected category is further divided into sub-categories, the tab(s) will be shown in the display. A B C D E Quick Guide 3 Press the TAB [®] button to select the KEYBOARD/PANEL tab. When the setting is further divided into additional settings, a list will be shown in the display. 4 Press the [A] button to select the “1 INITIAL TOUCH.” 4 5 5 Press the [1π†]/[2π†] button to select touch sensitivity for the keyboard.
Playing Voices The Clavinova features a variety of Voices, including exceptionally realistic piano Voices. VOICE buttons (page 31) METRONOME [ON/OFF] button (page 30) Quick Guide ORGAN FLUTES PIANO [PIANO] button (see below) Playing the Piano Voice Here, we’ll call up and play the piano voice. You can play the piano voice using the pedals or metronome. One-touch Piano Play This convenient, easy-to-use feature completely and automatically reconfigures the entire CVP for optimum piano performance.
Setting the touch sensitivity of the keyboard You can adjust the touch response of the instrument (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). The touch sensitivity type becomes the common setting for all Voices. Call up the operation display: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [®] KEYBOARD/ PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH 2 Press the [1π†]/[2π†] buttons to specify the touch response. HARD 2 ..... Requires strong playing to produce high volume. Best for players with a heavy touch. HARD 1 .....
● Foot Controller/Footswitch An optional Yamaha foot controller (FC7) or footswitch (FC4 or FC5) can be connected to the AUX PEDAL jack and used to control various functions assigned (page 182). Making Settings for the Pedals You can assign one of the various functions to the three pedals or an optional foot controller/footswitch, doing things like starting and stopping the Style (page 182).
2 Set the parameters by pressing the [2π†]–[7π†] buttons. Determines the level of the metronome sound. SOUND Determines which sound is used for the metronome. Bell Off............... Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. Bell On............... Conventional metronome sound, with bell. English Voice ...... Count in English German Voice .... Count in German Japanese Voice ... Count in Japanese French Voice....... Count in French Spanish Voice .....
3 Quick Guide 4 4 4 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Voice. n You can instantly jump back to the Main display by “double-clicking” on one of the [A]–[J] buttons. 5 Play the keyboard. n Restoring the Piano settings Press the piano-shaped [PIANO] button. Recalling your favorite Voices easily The CVP has a huge amount of high-quality Voices, covering an exceptionally broad range of instrument sounds— making it perfect for virtually every musical application.
Playing the Voice Demos To listen to the various Voices and hear how they sound especially in context, listen to the demo songs for each Voice. 1 2 In the Voice Selection display (page 31 step 2), press the [8†] (DEMO) button to start the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the Demo, press the [8†] (DEMO) button again.
Practicing with the Preset Songs Quick Guide SCORE KARAOKE SONG SELECT n Song On the Clavinova, performance data is called a “Song.” Playing Back Songs Before Practicing Clavinova includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs. This section covers basic information on playing back the preset Songs or Songs in a SmartMedia card. You can also have the score (notation) of the selected Song shown in the display.
5 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. REC 6 STOP PLAY/ PAUSE Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback. STOP Quick Guide REC PLAY/ PAUSE Playing a Song from SmartMedia card CAUTION Make sure to read page 22 for information on how to handle SmartMedia cards and the card slot. 1 Hold the SmartMedia card so that the connector section (gold) of the card is facing downward and forward, towards the card slot.
Boost the volume of the part to be practiced On the CVP, a single Song can contain separate data for up to sixteen MIDI channels. Specify the channel for practicing and increase the playback volume for the channel. 1 Select a Song. The method for selecting a Song is the same as “Playing a preset Song (page 34)” or “Playing a Song from SmartMedia card (page 35).” 2 Press the [MIXING CONSOLE] button to call up the MIXING CONSOLE display.
Displaying Music Notation (Score) You can view the music notation of the selected Song. We suggest that you read through the music notation before starting to practice. n • The Clavinova can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your recorded Songs. • The displayed notation is generated by the Clavinova based on the Song data.
Set the detailed parameters of the view type as desired. 1 Press the [8π†] (SETUP) button to call up the detailed setting display. 2 Press the [1π†]–[6π†] buttons to set the view type. Quick Guide Determines which MIDI channel in the Song data is used for the left-hand/right-hand part. This setting returns to AUTO when a different Song is selected.
3 Press the [TRACK 1 (R)] button to mute the right-hand part. The indicator of the [TRACK 1 (R)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. 4 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Practice the muted part using the guide lamps. n Adjusting the tempo 1 Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] button to call up the Tempo display. 2 Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] button to change the tempo. Pressing and holding either button continuously increases or decreases the value.
Practicing the Left-hand Part (TRACK 2) Using the Guide Lamps 1,2 3 Follow the same steps as in “Practice the right-hand part (TRACK 1) using the guide lamps” on page 38. Press the [TRACK 2] button to mute the left-hand part. Quick Guide The indicator of the [TRACK 2 (L)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. 4 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback and practice the muted part using the guide lamps. 5 Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback.
Other Methods for Specifying the A–B Repeat Range ● Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped 1 2 3 4 Press the [FF] button to advance to the Point A location. Press the [REPEAT] button to specify Point A. Press the [FF] button to advance to the Point B location. Press the [REPEAT] button again to specify Point B. ● Specifying the repeat range between Point A and the end of the Song Specifying only Point A results in repeat playback between Point A and the end of the Song.
6 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to play back the recorded performance. REC 7 Quick Guide 1 2 3 4 5 STOP PLAY/ PAUSE Save the recorded performance. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. Press the TAB [√]/[®] buttons to select the appropriate tab (USER, CARD, etc.) to which you want to save the data. Select USER to save the data to internal memory, or select CARD to save the data to a SmartMedia card. Press the [6†] (SAVE) button to call up the file naming display.
2 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the feature on. SCORE 3 SONG SELECT Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. REC STOP PLAY/ PAUSE Quick Guide 4 KARAOKE Play the keyboard. The instrument automatically matches your performance on the keyboard to the Song playback and chords, no matter what keys you play. It even changes the sound according to the way you play. Try playing in the three different ways below. ● Playing the left and right hand together (method 1).
Playing Accompaniment with the Auto Accompaniment Feature (Style Playback) Quick Guide The Auto Accompaniment features let you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply by playing “chords” with your left hand. This lets you automatically recreate the sound of a full band or orchestra— even if you’re playing by yourself. The Auto Accompaniment sound is made up of the rhythm patterns of the Styles.
1 Press the [STYLE SELECT] button to call up the Style selection display. 2 STYLE SELECT Quick Guide 1 3, 4 3, 4 2 Press the TAB [√] button to select the PRESET tab. n The Style type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Preset Style name. For details on the characteristics, see page 97. 3 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the Style category “Country.” 4 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Style “CountryPop.
8 Automatically play an appropriate ending by pressing the [ENDING] button, at the point in the score indicated by “Ending.” When Ending playback is finished, the Style automatically stops. Quick Guide n • About the various Styles Refer to the Style List in the separate Data List booklet. • Quickly changing the Style tempo during a performance (Tap function) The tempo can also be changed during playback by tapping the [TAP] button twice at the desired tempo.
During Style Playback STYLE SELECT ● Main This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures, and repeats indefinitely. Each preset Style features four different patterns. Press one of the MAIN [A]–[D] buttons during Style playback. Quick Guide ● Fill In The fill-in sections let you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your performance sound even more professional.
About the section button (INTRO/MAIN/ENDING, etc.) lamps • Green The section is not selected. • Red The section is currently selected. • Off The section contains no data and cannot be played. Quick Guide Holding the LEFT part Voice (Left Hold) This function causes the LEFT part Voice to be held even when the keys are released. Non-decaying voices such as strings are held continuously, while decay-type voices such as piano decay more slowly (as if the sustain pedal has been pressed).
Checking How to Play Chords with the Guide Lamps For Songs containing chord data, you can have the individual notes of the chords indicated with the Guide lamps on the instrument. 1 2 Select a Song (page 34). Press the [FUNCTION] button and press the [B] button to call up the Song Setting display, and make sure that the GUIDE MODE is set to “Follow Lights.” Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on Auto Accompaniment. 4 Press the [GUIDE] button.
Helpful hints for using One Touch Setting ● Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS Link) The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A–D).To use the OTS Link function, press the [OTS LINK] button. n Setting the timing for OTS changes The One Touch Settings can be set to change with the sections in one of two different timings (page 101).
2 1 Quick Guide 3 2 Press the TAB [√] button to select the ALL tab. The ALL tab contains the preset records. 3 Select the desired record by using the following four search categories. To select a record, press the [2π†]/[3π†] buttons n • You can also select the desired record by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute.
Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance Connect a microphone to the CVP (CVP-305/303) and sing along with Song playback (Karaoke) or your own performance. The lyrics can be displayed when the Song contains lyric data. Sing with the microphone as you read the lyrics shown in the display. Lyrics can also be displayed with the music score, letting you play and sing while following along with the notation and lyrics.
Singing with the Lyrics Display Try singing while playing back a Song containing lyric data Select a Song (page 34). 2 Press the [KARAOKE] button to display the lyrics. 3 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Quick Guide 1 Sing while following along with the lyrics on the display. The color of the lyrics changes as the Song plays. 4 Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback.
To close the Transpose display, press the [EXIT] button. Applying Effects to Your Voice (CVP-305/303) Quick Guide You can also apply various effects to your voice. 1 Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the Mic Setting display. 2 Press the [4π†]/[5π†] buttons to turn the effect on. n Selecting an effect type You can select the effect type in the Mixing Console (page 84).
4 Press the [H] button to call up the Vocal Harmony selection display. 5 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type. For details on the Vocal Harmony types, refer to the separate Data List. Quick Guide 6 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on Auto Accompaniment. 7 Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button and sing into the microphone. The harmony is applied to your voice according to the chord data.
●KEYBOARD Transpose pitch of the keyboard played Voices and Style playback (controlled by what you play in the chord section of the keyboard). ●SONG Transposes the pitch of Song playback. ●MASTER Transpose the overall pitch of the CVP. 3 Press the TRANSPOSE [–]/[+] button to transpose. Quick Guide You can set the value in semitone steps. To reset the transpose value, press the [+][–] buttons simultaneously. 4 Press the [EXIT] button to close the TRANSPOSE display.
Basic Operation Trying Out the Basic Features (Help) The Help function introduces some of the basic features of the instrument. Try them out, following the directions shown in the Help display. 1 Press the [HELP] button to call up the Help display. The language selected here is also used for various “Messages” shown during operations. Basic Operation 1 5 3 2 3 4 5 2 4 If necessary, use the [6π†]/[7π†] buttons to select the language.
Instant Selection of the Displays—Direct Access Instant Selection of the Displays— Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display—with just a single additional button press. 1 Basic Operation 2 Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button. Press the button corresponding to the desired setting display to instantly call up that display.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) There are two basic display types – Main and Selection. Here are explanations of each display segment and its basic operation. Main Display The Main display shows the current basic settings of the instrument such as the currently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance. The Main display is the one you’ll usually see when you play the keyboard.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) 9 BAR (current position of the Song or Style) Displays the current position of the Song or bar and beat number from playback start of the Style. ) Registration Sequence Appears when the Registration Sequence is active (page 124). File Selection Display Configuration and Basic Operation The File Selection display appears when you press one of the buttons shown below. From here you can select Voices, Styles, and other data.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File Selection Display Basic Operation 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 4 Basic Operation 1 4 Select the tab containing the desired file by using the TAB [√]/[®] buttons. Select the page containing the desired file by using the [1π]–[7π] buttons ([1π]–[6π] buttons for Voice and Song). Select the file. There are two ways to do so. • Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons. • Select the file by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) File/Folder Operations in the File Selection Display Basic Operation • Saving Files ............................................................................................. page 63 • Copying Files/Folders (Copy & Paste)....................................................... page 64 • Moving Files (Cut & Paste)....................................................................... page 65 • Deleting Files/Folders ...............................
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Saving Files This operation lets you save your original data (such as Songs and Voices you’ve created) to a file. 1 After you’ve created a Song or Voice in the relevant SONG CREATOR or SOUND CREATOR display, press the [SAVE] display button. The File Selection display for the corresponding data appears. Keep in mind that the Save operation is executed from the File Selection display.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Basic Operation Restrictions for protected Songs Commercially available song data may be copy protected to prevent illegal copying or accidental erasure. They are marked by the indications at the upper left side of the file names. The indications and relevant restrictions are detailed below. Prot. 1 Indicates Preset Songs saved to the User tab display, Disk Orchestra Collection (DOC) Songs, and Disklavier Piano Soft Songs.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Moving Files (Cut & Paste) This operation lets you cut a file and paste it to another location (folder). 1 2 3 Call up the display containing the file you want to move. Press the [2†] (CUT) button to cut the file. The pop-up window for the Cut operation appears at the bottom of the display. Basic Operation Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons corresponding to the desired file. To cancel the selection, press the same [A]–[J] button again.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) 4 5 Deleting all data in a SmartMedia card at once Formatting a SmartMedia card completely erases all data on the SmartMedia card (page 62). Press the [7†] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection. To cancel the Delete operation, press the [8†] (CANCEL) button. Follow the on-display instructions. YES ........................Delete the file/folder YES ALL .................Delete all selected files/folders NO ........................
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Creating a New Folder This operation lets you create new folders. Folders can be created, named and organized as desired, making it easier to find and select your original data. 1 2 A new folder cannot be made in the PRESET tab. Press the [7†] (FOLDER) button to call up the naming display for a new folder. Folder directories for the USER tab display In the USER tab display, folder directories can contain up to four levels.
Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) 3 Press the [2π†]–[6π†] and [7π] buttons, corresponding to the character you wish to enter. Several different characters are assigned to each button, and the characters change each time you press the button. The following half-size marks cannot be entered for a file/ folder name. ¥\/:*?"<>| Basic Operation • Deleting characters Move the cursor to the character you wish to delete by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, and press the [7†] (DELETE) button.
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed System While holding the C7 key (right-most key on the keyboard), turn the [POWER] button ON. This operation has the same result as and is a shortcut for the System Setup restore operation explained in step 2 of the following section. The operation of restoring the factory-programmed settings does not affect the Internet Settings. To reset the Internet Settings, refer to page 178.
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings 3 4 Checkmark the box of the item to be reset to the factory programmed settings by pressing the [4π†] button. Press the [D] button to execute the Factory Reset operation for all checkmarked items. Saving and Recalling Your Original Settings as a Single File Basic Operation For the items below, you can save your Original Settings as a Single File for future recall. 1 2 3 Press one of the [F]–[I] buttons to call up the relevant display for saving your data.
Data Backup Data Backup 4 For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to separate storage media, such as a SmartMedia card or USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged. Data that can be saved 5 1 Song*, Style, Registration Memory Bank and Voice 2 Music Finder Record, Effect**, MIDI Template and System File **Effect data includes the following: - Edited or saved data in the Mixing Console “EFFECT/EQ.
Using, Creating and Editing Voices Reference to Quick Guide pages Reference Playing Voices ................................................................................ page 28 Playing the Piano Voice ........................................................... page 28 Playing Various Voices .............................................................
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Reference The Clavinova keyboard features various functions and performance conveniences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. It allows you to play several different Voices together in a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while you play a different Voice (or even two layered Voices!) with your right.
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 Parts) You can play two Voices simultaneously with the Right 1 and 2 parts. For the selected part, the Voice name is highlighted in the Main display. Using, Creating and Editing Voices Quickly selecting Voices for Right 1 and 2 parts You can quickly select the Right 1 and 2 part Voices, just from the Voice buttons. Press and hold one Voice button, then press another.
Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left Parts) You can play different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left parts). 1 2 3 Make sure the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button is turned on. For the selected part, the Voice name is highlighted in the Main display. Press the PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn it on. Press one of the VOICE buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the Left part.
Changing Pitch Changing Pitch Transpose Transpose the pitch of the keyboard up or down (in semitones). • Transposing during performance You can easily set the desired transposition of the overall sound of the instrument by pressing the TRANSPOSE [–]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the MIXING CONSOLE display. You can set the transposition for the keyboard pitch (KBD), song playback (SONG), or overall sound of the instrument (MASTER), respectively.
Changing Pitch 4 Change the following settings as necessary. • Tuning the individual notes of the keyboard (TUNE) 1 2 Press the [3π†] button to select the note for tuning. Use the [4π†]/[5π†] buttons to set the tuning in cents. • Determines the base note for each scale. Press the [2π†] button to select the base note. When the base note is changed, the pitch of the keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch relationship between the notes.
Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard The CVP features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which can add extraordinary depth and expression to your sound. 1 Using, Creating and Editing Voices 2 Select the desired part for which you want to add effects by pressing one of the PART SELECT buttons. Press the [VOICE EFFECT] button to call up the VOICE EFFECT display.
Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard Harmony/Echo Types The Harmony/Echo types are divided into the following groups, depending on the particular effect applied. Harmony Types These types apply the harmony effect to notes played in the right-hand section of the keyboard according to the chord specified in the left-hand section of the keyboard. (Note that the “1+5” and “Octave” settings are not affected by the chord.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Using, Creating and Editing Voices Harmony/Echo Settings VOLUME This parameter is available for all types with the exception of “Multi Assign.” It determines the level of the harmony/echo notes generated by the Harmony/Echo effect. SPEED This parameter is only available when Echo, Tremolo, or Trill is selected in Type above. It determines the speed of the Echo, Tremolo, and Trill effects.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) 3 4 5 6 Press the [MIXING CONSOLE] button repeatedly to call up the MIXING CONSOLE display for the relevant parts. The MIXING CONSOLE displays actually consist of several different part displays. The part name is indicated at the top of the display. The various MIXING CONSOLE displays alternate among the following: PANEL PART display → STYLE PART display → SONG CH 1–8 display → SONG CH 9–16 display About Parts See below.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Adjustable Items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE Displays The following explanations cover the available items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE displays. VOL/VOICE • The RHY1 channel in the STYLE PART display cannot be assigned to Organ Flute Voices. • The RHY2 channel in the STYLE PART display can only be assigned to Drumkit Voices and SFX kit Voices.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) EQ (Equalizer) TYPE Select the desired EQ type to suit the type of music and the performance environment (page 87). This affects the overall sound of the CVP. EDIT For editing the EQ (page 87). EQ HIGH Determines the center frequency of the high EQ band that is attenuated/ boosted for each part. EQ LOW Determines the center frequency of the low EQ band that is attenuated/ boosted for each part.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) 7 8 Press the [8π] (OK) button to apply your Revoice settings. To cancel the Revoice operation, press the [8†] (CANCEL) button. In the VOL/VOICE tab display, press the [F] button to set SONG AUTO REVOICE to ON. Effect Type ■ Selecting an Effect type Using, Creating and Editing Voices 1–3 Same operation as in the “Basic Procedure” on page 80. In step 2, select the EFFECT tab.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Effect Block Effect-applicable parts Effect characteristics REVERB All parts Reproduces the warm ambience of playing in a concert hall or jazz club. CHORUS All parts Produces a rich “fat” sound as if several parts are being played simultaneously.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Re-selecting the Effect block, category and type Use the [1π†]–[3π†] buttons. The re-selected effect configuration is displayed at the upper left side box in the display. 13 10 Using, Creating and Editing Voices 11 11 12 Effect Return Level: Determines the level or amount of effect applied. This is set for all parts or channels. 13 14 12 Select one of the parameters you want to edit by using the [4π†]/ [5π†] buttons.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) EQ (Equalizer) Equalizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple bands that can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound from speakers to match the special character of the room.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) 6 Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a preset EQ type. 6 9 Using, Creating and Editing Voices 8 7 8 7 Use the [3π†]–[7π†] buttons to boost or cut each of the five bands. Use the [8π†] button to boost or cut all the five bands at the same time. Adjust the Q (bandwidth) and the FREQ (center frequency) of the band selected in step 7. • Bandwidth (also called “Shape” or “Q”) Use the [1π†]button. The higher the value of Q, the narrower the band width.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) Voice Creating (Sound Creator) The Clavinova has a Sound Creator feature that allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices. Once you’ve created a Voice, you can save it as a User Voice to the USER/CARD/(USB) display for future recall. The editing method is different for the ORGAN FLUTES Voices and for other Voices. Editing the ORGAN FLUTES Voices The editing method is different for the ORGAN FLUTES Voices compared to other Voices.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) Editable Parameters in the SOUND CREATOR Displays The available parameters differ depending on the Voice. The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure” on page 89. The Sound Creator parameters are organized into five different displays. The parameters in each display are described separately, below.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) FILTER Determines the degree to which the pedal modulates the Filter Cutoff Frequency. For details about the filter, see page 91. LFO AMOD Determines the degree to which the pedal modulates the amplitude, or the tremolo effect. 2. LEFT PEDAL This allows you to select the function to be assigned to the left pedal. FUNCTION Selects the function to be assigned to the left pedal. For details on the pedal functions, see page 182.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) ● EG The EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you reproduce many sound characteristics of natural acoustic instruments—such as the quick attack and decay of percussion sounds, or the long release of a sustained piano tone. ATTACK Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The lower the value, the quicker the attack.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) 2. DSP DSP TYPE Selects the DSP effect category and type. Select a type after selecting a category. VARIATION Two variations are provided for each DSP type. Here, you can edit the VARIATION on/off status and variationparameter value setting. ON/OFF The factory-programmed assignments are set to variation-off for all Voices (standard variation of DSP is assigned). If you select VARIATION ON here, a variation of the DSP effect is assigned to the Voice.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) Using, Creating and Editing Voices 2 3 In the ORGAN FLUTES Voice Selection display, press the [7π] (FOOTAGE) button to call up the SOUND CREATOR [ORGAN FLUTES] display. Use the TAB [√]/[®] buttons to call up the relevant setting display. For information on the available parameters, see the “Editable Parameters in the SOUND CREATOR [ORGAN FLUTES] displays” on page 95. 3 4 6 (When selecting the EFFECT/EQ tab display.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) Editable Parameters in the SOUND CREATOR [ORGAN FLUTES] displays The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure” on page 89. The Organ Flutes parameters are organized into three different pages. The parameters in each page are described separately, below. These are also treated as part of the Voice Set parameters (page 96), which are automatically called up when the Voice is selected.
Voice Creating (Sound Creator) EFFECT/EQ Same parameters as in the SOUND CREATOR “EFFECT/EQ” tab display explained on page 92. Disabling automatic selection of Voice Sets (effects, etc.) Each Voice is linked to its related parameter settings that are indicated in the SOUND CREATOR displays, including effects and EQ. Usually these settings are automatically called up when a Voice is selected. However, you can also disable this feature by the operation in the relevant display as explained below.
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Reference to Quick Guide pages Playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with the Auto Accompaniment Feature ..................................................................... page 44 Pattern Variation ...................................................................... page 46 Learning How to Play (Indicate) Chords for Style Playback ...... page 48 Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style (One Touch Setting) ....................................
Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles SINGLE FINGER The rhythm does not sound for the Pianist Styles (or other similar Styles). When you want to use any of these Styles, always make sure that ACMP ON/OFF is turned on. 98 C For a major chord, press the root key only. Cm For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key and a black key to its left. C7 For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root key and a white key to its left.
Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style Turning channels of the Style on/off A Style contains eight channels: RHY1 (Rhythm 1) – PHR2 (Phrase 2). You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels on/off as the Style plays. 1 Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button to call up the CHANNEL ON/ OFF display. When the STYLE tab is not selected, press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button again. 2 Press the [1†]–[8†] buttons to turn the channels on or off.
Style Playback-related Settings Style Playback-related Settings The CVP has a variety of Style playback functions, including Split Point and many others—which can be accessed in the display below. 1 2 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB[√] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT Use the [F]–[H] buttons to set the Split Point (see below) and use the [1π†]–[5π†] buttons for each setting (page 101).
Style Playback-related Settings • Stop Accompaniment When [ACMP ON/OFF] is turned on and [SYNC START] is off, you can play chords in the chord section of the keyboard with the Style stopped, and still hear the accompaniment chord. In this condition—called “Stop Accompaniment”— any valid chord fingerings are recognized and the chord root/type are shown in the display.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) You can set various mixing-related parameters of the Style. (See “Adjustable items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE display” on page 82.) Call up the “STYLE PART” display in step #3 of the Basic Procedure in “Editing the Volume Balance and Voice Combination (MIXING CONSOLE)” on page 80, and follow the instructions.
Convenient Music Finder feature • Search by song title or music genre (MUSIC) or keyword 1 Press the [A] (MUSIC)/[B](KEYWORD) button to call up the character entry display. 2 Enter the song title or music genre, or the keyword (page 67). Entering several different keywords You can search several different keywords simultaneously by inserting a separator (comma) between each. • Search by Style name 1 Press the [C] (STYLE) button to call up the Style selection display.
Convenient Music Finder feature 2 3 Press the [H] (ADD TO FAVORITE) button to add the selected record to the FAVORITE display. Call up the FAVORITE display by using the TAB [√][®] buttons, and check to see if the record has been added. Deleting Records from the FAVORITE Display Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles 1 2 Select the record you want to delete from the FAVORITE display. Press the [H] (DELETE FROM FAVORITE) button.
Convenient Music Finder feature • Editing the song name/keyword/Style name Input each item in the same way as done in the Search display (page 103). • Changing the Tempo Press the [1π†] (TEMPO) button. • Memorizing the Section (Intro/Main/Ending) Use the [2π†]/[4π†] buttons to select the section that will automatically be called up set when the record is selected. This is useful, for example, when you want to have a selected Style automatically be set up to start with an Intro section.
Convenient Music Finder feature Calling up Music Finder Records Saved to USER/CARD To call up the Music Finder records you’ve saved to USER/CARD, follow the instructions below. CAUTION Selecting “REPLACE” automatically deletes all your original records from internal memory and replaces them with the factory Music Finder data. 1 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB [√][®] SYSTEM RESET 2 Press the [I](MUSIC FINDER) button to call up the Music Finder USER/CARD tab display.
Style Creator Style Creator You can create your own Styles—recording them by yourself or by combining the internal Style data. The created Styles can be edited. Style Structure Styles are made up of fifteen different sections and each section has eight separate channels. With the Style Creator feature, you can create a Style by separately recording the channels, or by importing pattern data from other existing Styles. Style Section Four different Fill-ins are available.
Style Creator Realtime Recording (BASIC) Create a single Style by recording the individual channels one-by-one, using realtime recording. Realtime Recording Characteristics • Loop Recording Style playback repeats the rhythm patterns of several measures in a “loop,” and Style recording is also done using loops. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure main section, the two measures are repeatedly recorded.
Style Creator To cancel the selection, press the appropriate numbered button [1†]–[8†] again. 5 7 8 6 5 6 8 9 To delete a channel, simultaneously hold down the [J] (DELETE) button and press the appropriate numbered button, [1π]–[8π]. You can cancel the deletion by pressing the same numbered button again, before releasing your finger from the [J] button. Call up the display for selecting sections, etc. by pressing the [EXIT] button.
Style Creator 10 Deleting the recorded rhythm channel (RHY 1, 2) To delete a specific instrument sound, simultaneously hold down the [E] (RHY CLEAR) button (from the display where the recorded channels are shown) and press the appropriate key. CAUTION 11 12 13 14 The recorded Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation (page 63). Use the [5π†]/[6π†] buttons to determine the length (number of measures) of the selected section.
Style Creator Step Recording (EDIT) The explanation here applies when selecting the EDIT tab in step 4 of “Realtime Recording” (page 108). Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles In the EDIT display, you can record notes with absolutely precise timing.
Style Creator Style Assembly (ASSEMBLY) Style Assembly allows you to create a single Style by mixing the various patterns (channels) from existing internal Styles. 1 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles 2 Select the basic Style, then call up the display for Style Assembly. The operation steps are the same as steps 1–4 in “Realtime recording” (page 108). In step 4, select the ASSEMBLY tab. Select the desired section (Intro, Main, Ending, etc.) for your new Style.
Style Creator Playing the Style During Style Assembly While you are assembling a Style, you can play back the Style and select the method of playback. Use the [6π†]/[7π†] (PLAY TYPE) buttons in the Style Assembly display to select the playback method. • SOLO Mutes all but the selected channel in the ASSEMBLY tab display. Any channels set to ON in the RECORD display on the BASIC page are played back simultaneously. • ON Plays back the selected channel in the ASSEMBLY tab display.
Style Creator Changing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE) The explanation here applies when you select the GROOVE tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 113). 1 Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (page 115). 1 4 3 2 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles 2 3 4 CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation (page 63).
Style Creator ■ GROOVE This lets you add swing to the music or change the “feel” of the beat by making subtle shifts in the timing (clock) of the Style. The Groove settings are applied to all channels of the selected Style. Specifies the beats to which Groove timing is to be applied. In other words, if “8 Beat” is selected, Groove timing is applied to the 8th notes; if “12 Beat” is selected, Groove timing is applied to 8th-note triplets.
Style Creator Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) The explanation here applies when you select the CHANNEL tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 113). 1 Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (see below). 1 5 4 2 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles 2 3 4 5 CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the save operation (page 63).
Style Creator Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) Special Parameter Settings Based on Style File Format Source Pattern SOURCE ROOT (Chord Root setting of a Source Pattern) SOURCE CHORD (Chord Type setting of a Source Pattern) Chord change via the chord section of the keybaord.
Style Creator 2 Use the [1π†]/[2π†] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to be edited. The selected channel is shown at the upper left of the display. CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation (page 63). 3 Use the [3π†]–[8π†] buttons to edit the data. For details on editable parameters, see below.
Style Creator ■ NTT (Note Transposition Table) This sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. When NTR is set to ROOT FIXED, the transposition table used does not do any note conversion. When NTR is set to ROOT TRANS, the table used only converts the root note. MELODY Suitable for melody line transposition. Use this for melody channels such as Phrase 1 and Phrase 2. CHORD Suitable for chord transposition.
Style Creator ■ HIGH KEY This sets the highest key (upper octave limit) of the note transposition for the chord root change. Any notes calculated to be higher than the highest key are transposed down to the next lowest octave. This setting is available only when the NTR parameter (page 118) is set to “Root Trans.” Example—When the highest key is F.
Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups—Registration Memory The registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Registration Memory buttons should be saved as a single Bank (file).
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Saving the Registered Panel Setups You can save all the eight registered panel setups as a single Registration Memory Bank file. Bank 4 Bank 3 Bank 2 Bank 1 1 Registration Memory data compatibility In general, Registration Memory data (Bank files) is compatible among the models CVP-309/ 307/305/303/301. However, the data may not be perfectly compatible, depending on the specifications of each model. 2 Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [REGIST.
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Deleting an Unneeded Panel Setup/Naming a Panel Setup The panel setups can be deleted or named individually as desired. 1 2 3 4 Press the REGISTRATION MEMORY [REGIST. BANK] button to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection Display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a bank to be edited. Press the [8†] (EDIT) button to call up the REGISTRATION EDIT Display. Edit the panel setups. • Deleting a panel setup Press the [5†] button to delete a panel setup (page 65).
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups CAUTION Settings in the REGISTRATION FREEZE display are automatically saved to the instrument when you exit from this display. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost. 2 3 4 5 Press the [2π†]–[7π†] buttons to select items. Enter checkmarks for the items to be “Frozen” (i.e., to remain unchanged), by pressing the [8π†] button. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the operation display.
Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] button on the panel, then press the [6π†] (INSERT) button to input the number. • Replacing the number Press the [5π†] (REPLACE) button to replace the number at the cursor position with the currently selected Registration Memory number. • Deleting the number Press the [7π†] (DELETE) button to delete the number at the cursor position. • Deleting all numbers Press the [8π†] (CLEAR) button to delete all numbers in the sequence.
Using, Creating and Editing Songs Reference to Quick Guide Pages Practicing with the Preset Songs .................................................. page 34 Playing Back Songs Before Practicing ..................................... page 34 One-handed Practice with the Guide Lamps ........................... page 38 Practicing with the Repeat Playback Function ......................... page 40 Recording Your Performance....................................................
Operations for Song Playback Operations for Song Playback This section explains detailed operations and functions related to Song playback which are not covered in the “Quick Guide.” ■ Starting/Stopping a Song Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Song playback, and press the SONG [STOP] button to stop. In addition, there are several other convenient ways to start/ stop a Song. Starting Playback Synchro Start You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard.
Operations for Song Playback ■ Top/Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward Moving to the top position of the Song Press the SONG [STOP] button, regardless of whether the Song is stopped or playing back. Pausing the Song Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button during Song playback. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button again and the Song will resume from the current position. Phrase Mark: Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain Song data, which specifies a certain location (set of measures) in the Song.
Operations for Song Playback ■ Queuing the Next Playback Song While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during stage performance. Select the Song you want play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back. The “NEXT” indication appears at the upper right of the corresponding Song name. To cancel this setting, press the [8†] (Cancel) button.
Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE) Reading Song data automatically when inserting a SmartMedia card You can have the instrument automatically call up the first Song (not contained in a folder) on a SmartMedia card, as soon as the card is inserted in the Card slot. The same operation will also be applied to other external storage devices. 1 Call up the operation display.
Using the Practice Function (Guide) Changing Voices 1–4 5 6 The operation steps are the same as in the “Adjusting the Volume Balance of Each Channel” (see page 130). Press the [H] button to select the “VOICE.” Press one of the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the channel. 7 8 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Voice. You can save the changed Voice selection to the Song in the Setup operation (page 152).
Using the Practice Function (Guide) For Keyboard Performance Follow lights With this function, the keyboard guide lamps indicate which notes you should play (page 38). Song playback pauses and waits for you to play. When you play the correct notes, Song playback continues. Any key With this function, you can play the melody of a Song just by pressing a single key (any key is OK) in time with the rhythm. Song playback pauses and waits for you to play any key.
Recording Your Performance Turning playback channels of the Song on and off A Song consists of 16 separate channels. You can independently turn each channel of the selected Song playback on or off. Usually, CH 1 is assigned to [TRACK 1] button, CH 2 is assigned to [TRACK 2] button, and CH 3–16 are assigned to the [EXTRA TRACKS] button. 1 Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button to call up the Song CHANNEL ON/OFF display. If the display shown below does not appear, press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button again.
Recording Your Performance Quick Recording This lets you conveniently and quickly record your performance. 1 Press the SONG [REC] and SONG [STOP] buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (“New Song”) is called up for recording. REC 2 STOP PLAY/ PAUSE Make the desired panel settings for your keyboard performance. Below are some example settings you may want to try. • Recording the RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts The [RIGHT 2] and/or [LEFT] keyboard parts should be turned on.
Recording Your Performance 4 Start recording. There are several different ways you can start recording. • Starting by playing the keyboard If you’ve selected the SONG [TRACK 1(R)]/[TRACK 2 (L)] buttons in step 3 above, play in the right-hand section of the keyboard (page 73). If you’ve selected the SONG [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLES)] button in step 3 above, play in the left-hand (chord) section of the keyboard (page 100). Recording begins automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard.
Recording Your Performance Setting all of the 9–16 channels to “REC” simultaneously While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the SONG [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE)] button. 2 While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to set the desired channels to “REC.” Normally, the keyboard parts should be recorded to channels 1–8, and the Styles should be recorded to channels 9–16. To cancel the channel selection, press the SONG [REC] button again.
Recording Your Performance 8 Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 63). About Song channels Default channel/part assignments are shown below.
Recording Your Performance REC STOP 1 2 3 4 3 PLAY/ PAUSE 2 Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button. Press the [A] button to call up the Song Creator display for recording/ editing a Song. Select the appropriate tab by using the TAB [√][®] buttons. For recording melodies .............. Select the [1–16] tab. For recording chords .................. Select the [CHORD] tab.
Recording Your Performance Recording Melodies This section explains how to step-record notes, using three music score examples. Example 1 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the section “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 138. Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown below. 3–5 1 6 7 2 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following operation step numbers.
Recording Your Performance 6 Press the [6π†] button to enter a quarter-note rest. To enter the rest, use the [4π†]–[8π†] buttons. (Press the button once to select the rest value, and once again to actually enter it.) A rest having specified note length will be entered. 7 Play the C4 key. 8 Press the SONG [STOP] button to move the cursor to the beginning of the Song.
Recording Your Performance About items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] buttons in the Step Record display [G] button ........... Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. Items Kbd.Vel fff ff f mf mp p pp ppp Velocity to be recorded Actual velocity you play the keyboard with 127 111 95 79 63 47 31 15 About velocity Velocity is determined by how strongly you play the keyboard. The more strongly you play the keyboard, the higher the velocity value and the louder the sound.
Recording Your Performance Example 2 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 138. 2–5 6–8 10–13 14–16 9 1 * The numbers shown in the sheet correspond to the following operation step numbers. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while executing the operation. Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display.
Recording Your Performance 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Play the keys E3, F3, and A3 in order, according to the notation example. Press the [G] button to select “ .” Press the [H] button to select “Tenuto.” Press the [I] button to select “dotted.” Press the [5π†] button to select the dotted half-note length. Play the A3 key on the keyboard, as specified in the example. Press the [I] button to select “normal” note type. Press the [6π†] button to select the quarter-note length.
Recording Your Performance Example 3 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 138. 5 1–4 6 7 * The numbers shown in the sheet correspond to the following operation step numbers. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while executing the entire operations. Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display.
Recording Your Performance 5 6 7 9 10 11 While holding the C3, E3 and G3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7π†] button. Do not release the C3, E3 and G3 keys yet. Keep holding them while executing the following steps. While holding the C3, E3, G3 and C4 keys on the keyboard, press the [7π†] button, and successively press the [5π†] button. After you press the [5π†] button, release the keys. Using, Creating and Editing Songs 8 While holding the C3 and E3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7π†] button.
Recording Your Performance Recording Chords You can record Chords and Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, and so on) one at a time with precise timing. These instructions show how to record chord changes using the Step Record function. The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 138. 1 4 7 MAIN A BREAK MAIN B C F G F 2, 3 G7 C 5, 6 8,9 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following operation step numbers.
Recording Your Performance 5 6 7 Press the [6π†] button to select the quarter-note length. Play the chords F, and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard. Press the STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARIATION B]button. 7 9 C 8 8 9 10 11 13 14 Play the chord C in the chord section of the keyboard. CAUTION Press the SONG [STOP] button to move the cursor to the beginning of the Song. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to hear the newly entered notes. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Record display.
Recording Your Performance Editing a Recorded Song You can edit the Songs you’ve recorded with any recording method—Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, or Step Recording. Basic Editing Operation 1 2 Select a Song for editing. Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button. 2 3 3 Using, Creating and Editing Songs 4 Press the [A] button to call up the SONG CREATOR display to record or edit Songs. Select the appropriate tab by using the TAB [√][®] buttons and edit the Song.
Recording Your Performance Re-Recording a Specific Section—Punch In/ Out (REC MODE) When re-recording a specific section of an already-recorded Song, use the Punch IN/OUT function. In this method, only the data between the Punch In point and the Punch Out point is overwritten with the newly recorded data. Keep in mind that the notes before and after the Punch In/Out points are not recorded over, although you will hear them play back normally to guide you in the Punch In/Out timing.
Recording Your Performance Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settings This instrument features several different ways you use the Punch In/Out function. The illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded.
Recording Your Performance 4 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 63). CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation (page 63). ■ QUANTIZE menu The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel.
Recording Your Performance ■ Mixing (merging) the data of the specified two channels (MIX menu) This function lets you mix the data of the two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to another. SOURCE 1 Selects the channel (1–16) to be mixed. All MIDI events in the selected channel are copied to the destination channel. SOURCE 2 Selects the channel (1–16) to be mixed.
Recording Your Performance 4 Press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to execute the SETUP recording operation. 5 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 63). Editing Note or Chord Events (CHORD, 1–16) The explanations here apply to the CHORD and 1–16 tab displays in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 148.
Recording Your Performance About the events shown in the display 1 2 3 About Clock A unit of note resolution. The Quantize size is the number of clocks per quarter note. On the CVP-305/303/301, one clock is equal to 1/1920th of a quarter note. 001 : 1 : 1440 Example Beat Clock Measure number (BAR) 1 Indicates the location (position) of the corresponding event. Same as the indication at the lower left of the display. 2 Indicates the event types (see below). 3 Indicates the event values.
Recording Your Performance Displaying Specific Types of Events (FILTER) In the edit displays various types of events are shown. It may sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the edit displays. 1 2 3 4 Press the [H] (FILTER) button in the edit displays. Select the event type by using the [2π†]–[5π†] buttons.
Recording Your Performance Editing Lyrics (LYRICS) The explanations here apply to the LYRICS tab display in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 148. From this display, you can edit the recorded Lyrics events. The operations here are basically the same as in the section “Editing Note or Chord Events” on page 153. Lyrics Events Name Allows you to enter the Song name. Lyrics Allows you to enter lyrics. Control Codes CR Enters a line break in the lyrics text. LF Unavailable on the Clavinova.
Using a Microphone (CVP-305/303) Reference to Quick Guide pages Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance.................................................................................. page 52 Connecting a Microphone........................................................... page 52 Singing with the Lyrics Display ...................................................page 53 Convenient Functions for Karaoke ..............................................page 53 Adjusting the tempo ..
Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters 3 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type to be edited. 3 3 4 4 5 Press the [8†] (EDIT) button to call up the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT display. If you want to re-select the Vocal Harmony type, use the [1π†]/ [2π†] buttons. Or you can re-select the Vocal Harmony type by pressing the [8π†] (RETURN) button to return to the Vocal Harmony selection display.
Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters Editable Parameters in the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT Display Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the microphone sound when the Harmony mode (page 163) is set to “VOCODER.” CHORDAL TYPE Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the microphone sound when the Harmony mode (page 163) is set to “CHORDAL.” HARMONY GENDER TYPE Determines whether the gender of the harmony sound is changed or not. Off The gender of the harmony sound is not changed.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound HARMONY1/2/3 VOLUME Sets the volume of the first (lowest), second, and third (highest) harmony notes. HARMONY1/2/3 PAN Specifies the stereo (pan) position of the first (lowest), second, and third (highest) harmony notes. Random The stereo position of the sound will change randomly whenever the keyboard is played. This is effective when the Harmony mode (page 163) is set to “VOCODER” or “CHORDAL.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound 3 Press the TAB [√] button to select the OVERALL SETTING tab display. 3 4 4 6 5 4 5 6 Use the [A]–[J] buttons to select the item (parameter) (see below) to be adjusted. Use the [1π†]–[8π†] buttons to set the value. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the MICROPHONE SETTING display. CAUTION Settings in the OVERALL SETTING tab display are automatically saved to the instrument when you exit from the display.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound ■ COMPRESSOR This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specified level. This is especially useful for smoothing out vocals that have widely varying dynamics. It effectively “compresses” the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer. • SW (Switch) This turns the Compressor on or off. • TH. (Threshold) This adjusts the input level at which compression begins to be applied.
Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound • MODE All of the Vocal Harmony types fall into one of three modes, which produce harmony in different ways. The harmony effect is dependent on the selected Vocal Harmony mode, and this parameter determines how the harmony is applied to your voice. The three modes are described below. AUTO When the [ACMP ON/OFF] or [LEFT] is set to ON and if chord data exists in the song, the mode is automatically set to CHORDAL. In all other cases, the mode is set to VOCODER.
Talk Setting Talk Setting This function lets you have special settings for making announcements between songs, separate from the settings for your singing performance. 1 Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY display. 1 2 3 2 Press the [I] (MIC SETTING) button to call up the MICROPHONE SETTING display. Press the TAB [®] button to select the TALK SETTING tab display.
Talk Setting Adjustable Items (Parameters) in the TALK SETTING Tab Display VOLUME This determines the output volume of the microphone sound. PAN This sets the stereo pan position of the microphone sound. REVERB DEPTH This sets the depth of the reverb effects applied to the microphone sound. CHORUS DEPTH This sets the depth of the chorus effects applied to the microphone sound.
Connecting the Clavinova Directly to the Internet The special Clavinova website can be opened when directly connecting the Clavinova to the Internet. You can purchase and download Song data and other types of data from the special Clavinova website by directly connecting the Clavinova to the Internet. This section contains terms related to computers and online communications. If there are some terms you are unfamiliar with, refer to the Internet Glossary (page 179).
Accessing the Special Clavinova Website Accessing the Special Clavinova Website From the special Clavinova website, you can audition and purchase Song data, among other things. To access the site, press the [E] (INTERNET) button in the Main display, while the instrument is connected to the Internet. Returning to the Main display You can conveniently return to the Main display from any other display by simply pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then the [EXIT] button.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Following Links When there is a link in the page, it is shown as a button or in colored text, etc. To select the link, press the [6†]/[7π†]/[8†] buttons. Press the [8π] (ENTER) button to actually call up the link destination. You can also select and call up links by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial and pressing the [ENTER] button.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website 3 4 Use the [6†]/[7π†]/[8†] buttons to move the highlight to the desired character. You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to move the highlight to the desired position. Press the [8π] (ENTER) button to enter the characters. You can also press the panel [ENTER] button to enter the characters. Deleting Characters • To delete the previous character, press the [5π] (DELETE) button.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Refreshing a Web Page/Canceling Loading of a Web Page To refresh a web page (to make sure you have the latest version of the page, or to try reloading), press the [3π†] (REFRESH) button. To cancel loading of a page (if the page is taking too long to open), press the [4π†] (STOP) button. Monitoring the Internet Connection Status The three icons at the bottom right of the Internet display indicate the current Internet connection status.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website • When a SmartMedia card is not inserted to the instrument during purchase: The downloaded data is saved in the “MyDownloads” folder in the User tab display of the File Selection display. To close the folder and call up the next highest level folder, press the [8π] (UP) button in the File Selection display.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website 4 5 To save the bookmark, press the [7π†] (EXECUTE) button, or press the [8π†] (CANCEL) button to cancel. To return to the browser, press the [8π†] (CLOSE) button. Opening a Bookmarked Page 1 2 Press the [6π] (BOOKMARK) button to call up the Bookmark display. Press the [1π†] (UP/DOWN) button to select the desired bookmark.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmark display, you can change the names and rearrange the order of your bookmarks, as well as delete unnecessary bookmarks from the list. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Cursor up/down Moves the selection position in the Bookmark list. 2 Jump Opens the web page of the selected bookmark. 3 Add Used when saving a bookmark (page 171). 4 Changing names Changes the name of the selected bookmark.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Changing the Home Page In the default condition, the top page of the special Clavinova website is automatically set to be the Home page for the browser. However, you can specify any desired page on the special Clavinova website to be the Home page. 1 2 3 Open the page you wish to set as your new Home page. Press the [5†] (SETTING) button to call up the Internet Setting display. Press the TAB [√] button to select the BROWSER tab.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website About the Internet Settings Display From the Internet Settings display, you can make various settings related to the Internet connection, including preferences for the menus and displays. The Internet Settings display has four sub-displays: Browser, LAN, Wireless LAN, and Others. Basic Operation 1 2 3 Press the [5†] (SETTING) button to call up the Internet Setting display. Press the TAB [√]/[®] buttons to select the desired display.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website 7 To actually apply all settings changed in the Internet Settings display, press the [7π†] (EXECUTE) button. To cancel, press the [8π†] (CANCEL) button. Browser 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Encode Selects the character code encoding for the browser. 2 Home Page Shows and allows editing of the web page which is set as the home page. 3 Set this page as Home For details, refer to “Changing the Home Page” on page 174. 4 Restore Default Home Restores the home page setting.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Wireless LAN For a wireless LAN setup, make sure to set both the LAN settings (page 176) and the Wireless LAN settings below. Make a written note of the settings here, in case you have to enter them again 1 2 SSID 3 Channel 4 Encryption WEP key type WEP key length WEP key 1 SSID Determines the SSID setting. 2 Channel Determines the channel. 3 Encryption Determines whether or not the data is encrypted.
Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Initializing Internet Settings The settings of the Internet function are not initialized when using the Initialize operation of the Clavinova; Internet settings must be initialized separately, as explained here. Initializing will reset to the default values not only the settings of the browser, but also all settings you have made in the Internet Settings displays (except for the cookies and bookmarks), including those related to Internet connection.
Glossary of Internet Terms Glossary of Internet Terms An Internet connection technology/service (such as ADSL and optical fiber) that allows for high-speed, high-volume data communication. Browser The software used to search for, access, and view web pages. For this instrument, this refers to the display that shows the contents of the web pages. Cookie A system that records certain information that the user transfers when visiting a website and using the Internet.
Using Your Instrument with Other Devices CVP-305 3 9 8 P. 186 P. 185 78 P. 185 CVP-303/CVP-301 3 Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may occur. CVP-305/303 CVP-301 MIN MIC. LINE 4 P. 181 3 6 P. 182 CAUTION MIC. LINE IN 5 P. 181 4 P. 181 9 9 78 P. 186 P. 185 P.
Connecting Audio & Video Devices 4 Playing External Audio Devices with the Built-in Speakers ([AUX IN] Jacks) [AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED)] Jacks (RCA pin jacks of [L]and [R]) When these are connected (with RCA pin plug; LEVEL FIXED), the sound is output to the external device at a fixed level, regardless of the [MASTER VOLUME] control setting. Use these when controlling volume with an external audio system, or recording the instrument’s sound to an external audio system.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) n • Set the NTSC or PAL to correspond to the standard used by your video equipment. • When LYRICS is selected as the contents of the Video Out signal, only the lyrics of the song are output via VIDEO OUT, regardless of the display that is called up on the instrument. • Avoid looking at the television or video monitor for prolonged periods of time since doing so could damage your eyesight.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) Assignable Pedal Functions Allows you to use a foot controller to control the volume. This function is available only for the pedal connected to the instrument’s [AUX PEDAL] jack. SUSTAIN Allows you to use a pedal to control the sustain. When you press and hold the pedal, all notes played on the keyboard have a longer sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) BASS HOLD While the pedal is pressed, the Accompaniment Style bass note will be held even if the chord is changed during Style playback. If the fingering is set to “AI FULL KEYBOARD,” the function does not work. PERCUSSION The pedal plays a percussion instrument selected by the [4π†]–[8π†] buttons. You can use the keyboard to select the desired percussion instrument. RIGHT1 ON/OFF Same as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button.
Connecting external MIDI devices ([MIDI] terminals)/Connecting a Computer or USB Device 7 Connecting External MIDI Devices ([MIDI] Terminals) Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices. MIDI IN Receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT Transmits MIDI messages generated by the instrument. MIDI THRU Simply relays the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN.
Connecting a Computer or USB Device • Connection by [MIDI] terminals There are two ways to connect the instrument via MIDI to a computer. If you have a MIDI interface built into your computer, connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the computer interface to the [MIDI IN] terminal of the instrument, and connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal of the instrument to the MIDI IN terminal of the interface.
Connecting a Computer or USB Device n Checking remaining memory on the USB storage device You can check this in the display called up by the following operation: [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB [√]/[®] MEDIA Select the device by using the [A]/[B] buttons in this display and press [F] (PROPERTY).
Connecting a Computer or USB Device/What is MIDI Copying files from a computer hard disk to a USB storage device Files contained on the hard disk of a computer can be transferred to the instrument by first copying them to the storage media, then connecting/inserting the media to the instrument.
What is MIDI? Recording and play back the performance of a digital instrument (MIDI data) Recording Playback Tone Generator Sequencer Controller (keyboard, etc.) SmartMedia card SmartMedia card Finally, we’ll take a look at the actual data that gets recorded and that serves as the basis for playing the sounds. For example, let’s say you play a “C” quarter note using the grand piano sound on the Clavinova keyboard.
What is MIDI? Message Name Clavinova Operation/Panel Setting Note ON/OFF Messages which are generated when the keyboard is played. Each message includes a specific note number which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on how hard the key is played. Program Change Control Change For selecting Voices (with control change bank select MSB/LSB settings) Volume, panpot (Mixing Console), etc. n The performance data of all Songs and Styles is handled as MIDI data.
What You Can Do With MIDI What You Can Do With MIDI ■ Record your performance data (1–16 channels) using the Clavinova’s auto accompaniment features on an external sequencer (or computer with sequencer software). After recording, edit the data with the sequencer, then play it back on the Clavinova.
MIDI Settings MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The Clavinova gives you a set of ten preprogrammed templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external device. Also, you can edit the pre-programmed templates and save up to ten of your original templates to the USER display.
MIDI Settings Template name Description All Parts Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT1, 2,and LEFT), with the exception of Song parts. KBD & STYLE Basically the same as “All Parts” with the exception of how keyboard parts are managed. The right-hand parts are handled as “UPPER” instead of RIGHT 1 and 2 and the left-hand part is handled as “LOWER.
MIDI Settings SYSTEM display MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 192. ● RECEIVE TRANSPOSE Determines whether or not the instrument's transpose setting (page 55) is applied to the note events received by the instrument via MIDI. ● START/STOP Determines whether incoming FA (start) and FC (stop) messages affect Song or Style playback. ■ MESSAGE SW ● SYS/EX.
MIDI Settings ● Tx MONITOR The dots corresponding to each channel (1–16) flash briefly whenever any data is transmitted on the channel(s). n When different parts are assigned to the same transmit channel If the same transmit channel is assigned to several different parts, the transmitted MIDI messages are merged to a single channel— resulting in unexpected sounds and possible glitches in the connected MIDI device.
MIDI Settings Displaying the Voice Program Change Number Determines whether or not the Voice bank and number are shown in the Voice selection display. This is useful when you want to check which bank select MSB/LSB values and program change number you need to specify when selecting the Voice from an external MIDI device. You can set this in the display called up by the following operations: [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY →TAB [√]/[®] CONFIG 2. Switch the DISPLAY VOICE NUMBER menu ON and OFF.
Troubleshooting Overall The Clavinova does not turn on. • Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the Clavinova, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. • Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. This is normal. Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s speakers. • Noise may be heard if a mobile phone is used near the Clavinova or if the phone is ringing. Turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away from the Clavinova.
Demo How can I stop the demo? • Press the [EXIT] button. Help How can I leave the Help feature? • Press the [EXIT] button. Voice The Voice selected from the Voice Selection display does not sound. • Check whether or not the selected part is turned on (page 73). • To select the Voice for the right-hand key range, press the PART SELECT [RIGHT 1] button. For the Voice to be layered in the right-hand range, press the PART SELECT [RIGHT 2] button.
Synchro Stop cannot be turned on. • Synchro Stop cannot be turned on when the fingering mode is set to “Full Keyboard” or “AI Full Keyboard,” or when Style On/Off is set to off. Make sure the fingering mode is set to something besides “Full Keyboard” or “Al Full Keyboard” and set Style On/Off to on. Auto accompaniment chords are recognized regardless of the split point or where chords are played on the keyboard. • This is normal if the fingering mode is set to “Full Keyboard” or “AI Full Keyboard.
• In case of a Song to which write-protect has been applied (“Prot. 2 Edit” is shown at the upper left of the Song name), the file icon may have been changed. Songs to which write-protect has been applied cannot be played back when the file icon of the original has been changed. • MIDI Clock may be set to “EXTERNAL.” Make sure this is set to “INTERNAL” (page 194). Song playback stops before the Song is finished. • The Guide function is turned on.
Lyrics (Karaoke) Microphone/Vocal harmony (CVP-305/303) Some of the lyrics overlap each other. • This happens for Songs containing many lyrics. The microphone input signal cannot be recorded. • The microphone input signal cannot be recorded to the instrument. However, you can connect a recorder to the output terminals [AUX OUT, AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED), OPTICAL OUT (CVP-305)] and record the microphone signal. (CVP-305) The Lyrics Background setting cannot be changed.
CVP-305: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. • Be sure to tighten up Have a Phillips-head (+) screwall screws upon comdriver ready. pleting assembly of each unit.
6 Connect the speaker cord. Voltage Selector 1 Before connecting the speaker cord, remove the vinyl tie attaching the speaker cord to the front panel. Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas. To set the selector for 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main voltages, use a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage for your region appears next to the pointer on the panel.
CVP-303: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. • Be sure to tighten up Have a Phillips-head (+) screwall screws upon comdriver ready. pleting assembly of each unit.
5 8 Fix the main unit. Set the adjuster. 1 Center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left and right sides. 2 Use 6x16 mm short screws to secure the main unit from the front. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. 6 ■ After completing the assembly, please check the following. Connect the pedal cord. 1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal connector from the front. 3 Use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the pedal cord.
CVP-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. • Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage. • Be sure to tighten up Have a Phillips-head (+) screwall screws upon comdriver ready. pleting assembly of each unit.
5 8 Fix the main unit. Set the adjuster. 1 Center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left and right sides. 2 Use 6x16 mm short screws to secure the main unit from the front. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface. 6 ■ After completing the assembly, please check the following. Connect the pedal cord. 1 Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal connector. 3 Use a vinyl tie to take up any slack in the pedal cord.
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Included/Optional) The floppy disk drive can be installed to the bottom of the instrument by using the included floppy disk drive case and screws. For a list of optional floppy disk drives available for this instrument, see “Optional Accessories” (page 210). Have a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver ready. 1 Remove the three backing papers from the adhesive tape in the case, and fit the floppy disk drive into the case.
Specifications CVP-305 Sound Source CVP-303 Keyboard Display Polyphony (max) Voice Selection GH3 Keyboard 88 keys GH Keyboard 88 keys 320 ✕ 240 dots QVGA B/W LCD YES 128 96 353 voices + 480 XG Voices 17 Drum/SFX Kits + GM2 + GS (GS Voices for GS Song playback) 319 voices + 480 XG Voices 14 Drum/SFX Kits + GM2 + GS (GS Voices for GS Song playback) 10 — Regular Voice 261 271 Natural! Voice 21 14 Sweet! Voice 14 11 Cool! Voice 18 5 Live! Voice 19 1 Organ Flutes! Effect Blocks Effec
CVP-305 Memory Device CVP-303 Floppy Disk (2HD, 2DD) External Adapter (via USB to DEVICE) Hard Disk External Adapter (via USB to DEVICE) Flash Memory (Internal) 1.5 MB SmartMedia Slot Registration Memory USB Connection YES Bell on/off, Human Voices (5 Languages) Buttons 8 Regist. Sequence/ Freeze YES Demo/Help YES Language for Display Others 5–500, Tap Tempo Metronome Sound 650KB 1 (Compatible with SmartMedia FAT 12 or 16 format.
Index Numerics 1–16 .................................................................. 138, 148 A A-B Repeat ................................................................... 40 AI ................................................................................. 98 AI FINGERED ............................................................... 98 AI FULL KEYBOARD .................................................... 98 Any key ...................................................................... 132 ARABIC .
G GM System Level 1 .................................................... 191 GM System Level 2 .................................................... 191 GROOVE ................................................................... 114 GS .............................................................................. 191 Guide ......................................................................... 131 Guide Lamp ................................................................. 38 GUIDE LAMP ON/OFF .............
REC MODE ................................................................ 148 RECEIVE ..................................................................... 195 Record (Song) ...................................................... 41, 133 Record (Style) ............................................................. 107 REGISTRATION MEMORY ......................................... 121 REGISTRATION SEQUENCE ...................................... 124 REPEAT MODE ...................................................
The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for fifty seven (57) of the songs pre-installed in this instrument (CVP-305/303): Alfie Theme from the Paramount Picture ALFIE Words by Hal David Music by Burt Bacharach Copyright © 1966 (Renewed 1994) by Famous Music Corporation International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved All Shook Up Words and Music by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley Copyright © 1957 by Shalimar Music Corporation Copyright Renewed and Assigned to Elvis Presley Music All
In The Mood By Joe Garland Copyright © 1939, 1960 Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., New York Copyright Renewed International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Used by Permission Moon River from the Paramount Picture BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Words by Johnny Mercer Music by Henry Mancini Copyright © 1961 (Renewed 1989) by Famous Music Corporation International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Isn’t She Lovely Words and Music by Stevie Wonder © 1976 JOBETE MUSIC CO., INC.
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay Words and Music by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding Copyright © 1968, 1975 IRVING MUSIC, INC. Copyright Renewed All Rights Reserved Used by Permission Smoke Gets In Your Eyes from ROBERTA Words by Otto Harbach Music by Jerome Kern © 1933 UNIVERSAL - POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING, INC. Copyright Renewed All Rights Reserved International Rights Secured. Not for broadcast transmission. DO NOT DUPLICATE. NOT FOR RENTAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST. WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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