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..." is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for the Clavinova's various functions. Introduction: Please read this Owner's Manual are the property of preset voices, and other reference material. Also, a separate "Reference Booklet" is provided. Refer to make the most of copyrighted software for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. Detailed Settings: This section explains how to...
..." is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for the Clavinova's various functions. Introduction: Please read this Owner's Manual are the property of preset voices, and other reference material. Also, a separate "Reference Booklet" is provided. Refer to make the most of copyrighted software for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C. Detailed Settings: This section explains how to...
Owner's Manual
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... your application and situation 11 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk 13 Maintenance ...14 Included Accessories ...15 Features ...16 Before Using the Clavinova...18 Key cover ...18 Music stand ...18 Turning the power on...19 Adjusting the display contrast ...20 Setting the volume ...20 Using headphones...20 Basic...]...45 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 46 Other recording techniques...46 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 46 CLP-970 7
... your application and situation 11 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk 13 Maintenance ...14 Included Accessories ...15 Features ...16 Before Using the Clavinova...18 Key cover ...18 Music stand ...18 Turning the power on...19 Adjusting the display contrast ...20 Setting the volume ...20 Using headphones...20 Basic...]...45 Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS 46 Other recording techniques...46 Adding data to or recording over an existing song 46 CLP-970 7
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...or Split mode ...49 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 50 Clavinova memory...50 Basic file operation...51 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 52 Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk... 53 Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory or a floppy disk...[DeleteSong 53 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...54 Copying data from ... [Detune 79 Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType] ...79 Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]* ...79 8 CLP-970
...or Split mode ...49 Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE 50 Clavinova memory...50 Basic file operation...51 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 52 Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk... 53 Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory or a floppy disk...[DeleteSong 53 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...54 Copying data from ... [Detune 79 Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType] ...79 Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]* ...79 8 CLP-970
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... 37 Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 32 Adding spread to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-970 11 Listening Listening to demo songs Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 "Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening ... preset songs" on page 28 Practicing with different voices Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 Listening to songs from "50 greats for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 41 "Playing back a ...
... 37 Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother BRILLIANCE]" on page 32 Adding spread to the sound CHORUS]" on page 50 CLP-970 11 Listening Listening to demo songs Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 "Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening ... preset songs" on page 28 Practicing with different voices Listening to the Demonstration Tunes" on page 24 Listening to songs from "50 greats for the Clavinova" ......."Playing the 50 piano preset songs" on page 26 Listening to my recorded performance Recording to [TRACK 1]" on page 41 "Playing back a ...
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... IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 63 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 106 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 11 "Features" on page 16 Returning to the main screen EXIT] button" on page 23 Resetting...
... IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 63 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-970/970M/970C: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 106 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 11 "Features" on page 16 Returning to the main screen EXIT] button" on page 23 Resetting...
Owner's Manual
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...a precision magnetic read and write errors. • To maintain the disk drive in as far as it by only a few millimeters. CLP-970 13 Doing so can be sure to confirm that you use , will eventually cause read /write head which, after an extended .... When the disk is not pressed in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the floppy disk drive is operating (during the [SaveToDisk] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Follow the important precautions below. Press the...
...a precision magnetic read and write errors. • To maintain the disk drive in as far as it by only a few millimeters. CLP-970 13 Doing so can be sure to confirm that you use , will eventually cause read /write head which, after an extended .... When the disk is not pressed in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that the floppy disk drive is operating (during the [SaveToDisk] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Follow the important precautions below. Press the...
Owner's Manual
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... horizontally. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). You can transport the Clavinova along with care: • Do not place heavy objects on pages 3-5. This gives you first open the... package. write-protect tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. To make sure that you can move to another location, you ...such as it to be tuned. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970
... horizontally. Before using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well). You can transport the Clavinova along with care: • Do not place heavy objects on pages 3-5. This gives you first open the... package. write-protect tab open (protect position) • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that labels are not in any way. To make sure that you can move to another location, you ...such as it to be tuned. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to the wall and the like. 14 CLP-970
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Included Accessories "50 greats for the Clavinova" Score Collection Recording disk Save your recorded performance to this disk. (page 53) Owner's Manual Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970 15
Included Accessories "50 greats for the Clavinova" Score Collection Recording disk Save your recorded performance to this disk. (page 53) Owner's Manual Bench (included or optional depending on locale) Reference Booklet CLP-970 15
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.... PIANO/ HARPSI- The music stand can be removed to allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other music applications. (page 62-67) 16 CLP-970 Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to record your performance. (page...
.... PIANO/ HARPSI- The music stand can be removed to allow placement of a laptop-type personal computer or other music applications. (page 62-67) 16 CLP-970 Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here to record your performance. (page...
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...Select voices from 25 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1. (page 30) You can play different voices on the left- PIANO/ HARPSI- Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play the same keys. (page 34) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change the song ...of the display using this control. (page 20) [REVERB]/ [CHORUS] Add reverb (reverberation) and spread (chorus) to the sound. (page 33) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN ...
...Select voices from 25 internal sounds including Grand Piano 1. (page 30) You can play different voices on the left- PIANO/ HARPSI- Features The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables you play the same keys. (page 34) TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] You can change the song ...of the display using this control. (page 20) [REVERB]/ [CHORUS] Add reverb (reverberation) and spread (chorus) to the sound. (page 33) CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE METRONOME A 1 2 TRACKS START/STOP SETTING NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN ...
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Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 18 CLP-970 Be careful to remove. Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the key cover. To remove the music ...
Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it . 18 CLP-970 Be careful to remove. Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the key cover. To remove the music ...
Owner's Manual
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... the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on locale.) WARNING! The power connector is still on the bottom panel of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn... the power is located on the bottom of plug differs depending on the wall. If the supplied cord is to the Clavinova. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970 may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on . • The screen located in your area. Press the...
... the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on locale.) WARNING! The power connector is still on the bottom panel of the AC wall outlets in your Yamaha dealer. TIP [POWER] switch Power indicator If you turn... the power is located on the bottom of plug differs depending on the wall. If the supplied cord is to the Clavinova. The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970 may be used (voltage rating appears on the name plate on . • The screen located in your area. Press the...
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...VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be plugged in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-970 The level decreases. Use... can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of the front panel...
...VOLUME Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be plugged in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) bottom surface standard stereo phone plug PHONES TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. 20 CLP-970 The level decreases. Use... can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of the [PHONES] jacks. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of the front panel...
Owner's Manual
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...play back demonstration tunes. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Chopin - Press the [DEMO] button to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs. The MAIN voice group (upper ... adjust the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. L.C. Händel - 1 4 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW...
...play back demonstration tunes. Press the voice group button (upper row) of the demo songs, use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. 24 CLP-970 Chopin - Press the [DEMO] button to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs. The MAIN voice group (upper ... adjust the volume level of the desired demonstration tune. Listening to the Demonstration Tunes The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. L.C. Händel - 1 4 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW...
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...preset song. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-970 TIP • You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT ...included "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for you to record your performance. (See page 41.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING" menu to start playback. Playing the 50 piano preset songs 1 METRONOME [START/STOP] CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ...
...preset song. Press the [START/PAUSE] button to select repeat playback of all songs or repeat playback of measures A B NO YES C D 26 CLP-970 TIP • You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. PIANO/ HARPSI- MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR SPLIT POINT LEFT ...included "50 greats for the Clavinova" that contains the scores for you to record your performance. (See page 41.) • Use the SongRepeat parameter in the "SONG SETTING" menu to start playback. Playing the 50 piano preset songs 1 METRONOME [START/STOP] CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ...
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...SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is stopped in the middle of the song to the Clavinova. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the default screen. To stop playback... use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required. Press either of the song. Return to the song select screen. CLP-970 27 Press the [EXIT] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever you select a new preset song, the tempo is a voice select screen (page 30...
...SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is stopped in the middle of the song to the Clavinova. The default tempo (the song's original tempo) is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the default screen. To stop playback... use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as required. Press either of the song. Return to the song select screen. CLP-970 27 Press the [EXIT] button. NOTE Resetting the tempo Whenever you select a new preset song, the tempo is a voice select screen (page 30...
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...on individual tracks. This is in Synchro Start standby mode. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is called the "Synchro Start" function. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a one of the buttons to turn off playback, the...PAUSE] button to turn off . 2. Now play back both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN ...
...on individual tracks. This is in Synchro Start standby mode. To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while the Clavinova is called the "Synchro Start" function. Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Practicing a one of the buttons to turn off playback, the...PAUSE] button to turn off . 2. Now play back both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that is played by [TRACK 2]. 1 CLP-970 DEMO SONG SELECT TRACK TRACK EXTRA FILE 1 2 TRACKS METRONOME START/ STOP SETTING A NEW SONG MIN MAX TRANSPOSE SONG BALANCE STOP START/ REC SONG DOWN ...
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... the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button. CLP-970 29 Listening to stop playback in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 75. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also assign a phrase...
... the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button. CLP-970 29 Listening to stop playback in the "SONG SETTING" menu on page 75. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also assign a phrase...
Owner's Manual
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...that is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off . While the Clavinova is turned off the indicators, and the data on those tracks will not be played on the CLP-970 The Clavinova CLP-970 plays song data in the following formats: Floppy disk format 3.5-inch 2DD disks in... the MS-DOS 720KB format 3.5-inch 2HD disks in green. TERMINOLOGY Disk format: A structured method for recording performance data. Turning track playback on the CLP-970 is saved ...
...that is playing or stopped, pressing these track buttons turn off . While the Clavinova is turned off the indicators, and the data on those tracks will not be played on the CLP-970 The Clavinova CLP-970 plays song data in the following formats: Floppy disk format 3.5-inch 2DD disks in... the MS-DOS 720KB format 3.5-inch 2HD disks in green. TERMINOLOGY Disk format: A structured method for recording performance data. Turning track playback on the CLP-970 is saved ...
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...HARPSI- PIANO/ HARPSI- UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER CLP-970 67 PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE... EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG ...
...HARPSI- PIANO/ HARPSI- UX256 Yamaha USB-MIDI interface. MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/ BASS CHORD CHOIR LEFT SPLIT POINT PIANO/ HARPSI/ ORGAN/ E. PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE SETTING VOICE REVERB CHORUS BRILLIANCE EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER CLP-970 67 PIANO MALLET STRINGS BASS VOICE... EFFECT MIDI SETTING OTHER SETTING POWER Connecting the UX256 to the Clavinova using MIDI cables computer USB cable MIDI THRU OUT IN MIDI HOST SELECT MIDI cables UX256 Clavinova CLP-970 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO TRANSPOSE SONG SELECT NEW SONG SONG ...