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... 29 Recording a performance quickly 29 Re-recording a previously recorded song 31 Recording to a USB storage device (CLP-240) ...... 58 Connecting a Personal Computer 60 Data Backup 62 Message List 63 Troubleshooting 64 Options 64 CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........ 65 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (CLP-240 69 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)..... 70 Preset Voice List 71 Demo Song List 74 Index 75 Appendix Factory Setting List 78 MIDI Data Format 80 MIDI Implementation Chart 84 Specifications 85 4 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual
... 29 Recording a performance quickly 29 Re-recording a previously recorded song 31 Recording to a USB storage device (CLP-240) ...... 58 Connecting a Personal Computer 60 Data Backup 62 Message List 63 Troubleshooting 64 Options 64 CLP-240/230: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........ 65 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (CLP-240 69 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)..... 70 Preset Voice List 71 Demo Song List 74 Index 75 Appendix Factory Setting List 78 MIDI Data Format 80 MIDI Implementation Chart 84 Specifications 85 4 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual
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... device Playing Back Songs" on page 40 Playing Using the three performance control pedals Using the Pedals" on page 20 Simulating the natural sustain created by the damper pedal on a real grand piano DDE]" (CLP-240) on page 22 Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch Transposition - [TRANSPOSE]" on page 24 Selecting a touch sensitivity type Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH]" on page 23 Fine tuning the pitch of voices ..."Preset Voice List" on page 71 Combining two voices Combining Two Voices (Dual mode...
... device Playing Back Songs" on page 40 Playing Using the three performance control pedals Using the Pedals" on page 20 Simulating the natural sustain created by the damper pedal on a real grand piano DDE]" (CLP-240) on page 22 Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch Transposition - [TRANSPOSE]" on page 24 Selecting a touch sensitivity type Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH]" on page 23 Fine tuning the pitch of voices ..."Preset Voice List" on page 71 Combining two voices Combining Two Voices (Dual mode...
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... Stereo Sampling (CLP-230)" tone-genera- With these features, the CLP-240/ 230 comes much closer to the sound of the damper pedal, or playing the same key quickly and having perfect articulation without the sound cutting off unnaturally. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. PIANO1 PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD CHORD PHONE VARIATION CHURCH JAZZ ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR GUITAR WOOD BASS E.BASS SPLIT ROOM CHORUS...
... Stereo Sampling (CLP-230)" tone-genera- With these features, the CLP-240/ 230 comes much closer to the sound of the damper pedal, or playing the same key quickly and having perfect articulation without the sound cutting off unnaturally. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. PIANO1 PIANO 2 1 2 CHORD CHORD PHONE VARIATION CHURCH JAZZ ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR GUITAR WOOD BASS E.BASS SPLIT ROOM CHORUS...
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CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 9 and right-hand parts on or off as you press the damper pedal and play the keyboard. ( USB [TO DEVICE] terminals (CLP-240 page 57 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of the Clavinova to an external audio system, or connecting it to another instrument or singer, while you format a USB storage device. ) [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button pages 28, 45 For changing the song tempo (speed...
CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 9 and right-hand parts on or off as you press the damper pedal and play the keyboard. ( USB [TO DEVICE] terminals (CLP-240 page 57 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of the Clavinova to an external audio system, or connecting it to another instrument or singer, while you format a USB storage device. ) [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button pages 28, 45 For changing the song tempo (speed...
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..." settings. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the most comfortable listening level. OFF The speakers produce no sound. 12 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of the [PHONES] jacks. PHONES ON The speakers always produce sound. NORMAL HP. You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of time, or...
..." settings. Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to the most comfortable listening level. OFF The speakers produce no sound. 12 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of the [PHONES] jacks. PHONES ON The speakers always produce sound. NORMAL HP. You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using only one of time, or...
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... Demo Song List 74 Index 75 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 13 ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to make detailed settings for 50 Preset Songs 18 Selecting & Playing Voices 19 Selecting Voices 19 Using the Pedals 20 Adding Variations to the Sound - [VARIATION] (CLP-240)/ [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DDE] (CLP-240) 21 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 23 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 24 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 25 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240 26 Using the Metronome 28 Recording...
... Demo Song List 74 Index 75 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 13 ENGLISH Reference This section explains how to make detailed settings for 50 Preset Songs 18 Selecting & Playing Voices 19 Selecting Voices 19 Using the Pedals 20 Adding Variations to the Sound - [VARIATION] (CLP-240)/ [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[EFFECT]/[DDE] (CLP-240) 21 Touch Sensitivity - [TOUCH 23 Transposition - [TRANSPOSE 24 Combining Two Voices (Dual mode 25 Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-240 26 Using the Metronome 28 Recording...
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... songs starting from Demo mode. Stop the Voice demo and exit from the corresponding voice demo tune - Demo song data is not turned ON) Press the [POWER] switch. NOTE You cannot adjust the tempo of the CLP-240/230's voices. 124 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. ENGLISH Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that voice button. (If you can execute a certain function. NOTE For a list...
... songs starting from Demo mode. Stop the Voice demo and exit from the corresponding voice demo tune - Demo song data is not turned ON) Press the [POWER] switch. NOTE You cannot adjust the tempo of the CLP-240/230's voices. 124 4 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. ENGLISH Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Listening to the Demonstration Tunes Demonstration tunes are provided that voice button. (If you can execute a certain function. NOTE For a list...
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... for 50 piano preset songs. 3 2 -2 1 4 2 -1 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES GRAND GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- E.CLAVI- This produces a relative tempo variation, with the preset song. VIBRA- rnd: Play all preset songs in Demo Song mode (page 14) or during playback (or continuous playback), press the SONG [STOP] button. Adjust the tempo You can...
... for 50 piano preset songs. 3 2 -2 1 4 2 -1 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES GRAND GRAND E.PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI- E.CLAVI- This produces a relative tempo variation, with the preset song. VIBRA- rnd: Play all preset songs in Demo Song mode (page 14) or during playback (or continuous playback), press the SONG [STOP] button. Adjust the tempo You can...
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... note will not be sustained. When you play /pause operation or variation function (CLP-240) via the "Pedal Functions" (page 51) in the same way as you release the pedal have a longer sustain. Soft (Left) Pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is properly plugged...
... note will not be sustained. When you play /pause operation or variation function (CLP-240) via the "Pedal Functions" (page 51) in the same way as you release the pedal have a longer sustain. Soft (Left) Pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is properly plugged...
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...] [REVERB] button button MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. The indicator lights (ON) each time the [VARIATION] button is selected. For example, when both NORMAL and MELLOW are different for more information on the characteristics of the effect, depending on the selected type. ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO...
...] [REVERB] button button MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. The indicator lights (ON) each time the [VARIATION] button is selected. For example, when both NORMAL and MELLOW are different for more information on the characteristics of the effect, depending on the selected type. ON/OFF TEMPO METRONOME FUNCTION# SYNC START SONG SONG SELECT FILE TEMPO / FUNCTION# TEMPO/OTHER VALUE - / NO + / YES GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO...
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... the reverb is set to turn the variation for each voice as required. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices 3. Press the corresponding voice button while holding the [SPLIT] button. (The indicator of the left hand. Press the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out. NOTE [REVERB] in Split mode. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button - CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 27 Select a voice for the right hand. While the [SPLIT] button...
... the reverb is set to turn the variation for each voice as required. ENGLISH Selecting & Playing Voices 3. Press the corresponding voice button while holding the [SPLIT] button. (The indicator of the left hand. Press the [SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out. NOTE [REVERB] in Split mode. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button - CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 27 Select a voice for the right hand. While the [SPLIT] button...
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... "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. In this way, the performance is automatically recorded to right part. 24 4 35 NOTE When the unit is in recording solo piano pieces. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. Or, since you can also adjust the playback volume using Dual or Split mode). TERMINOLOGY Recording vs. Therefore, recording on this book...
... "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. In this way, the performance is automatically recorded to right part. 24 4 35 NOTE When the unit is in recording solo piano pieces. MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME DEMO ON TRANSPOSE REC LEFT RIGHT STOP PLAY/PAUSE USB USER PRESET SAVE/EXP. Or, since you can also adjust the playback volume using Dual or Split mode). TERMINOLOGY Recording vs. Therefore, recording on this book...
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...; SMF (Standard MIDI File) Formats 0 and 1 The SMF format is changed via the panel controls during playback, the metronome will be played on the Song Channel Selection setting (page 51). NOTE If the REVERB type is one of DOC songs, Disklavier Piano Soft songs, and non-protected External songs will be switched off in some cases. 40 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Sequence formats that only channels 1 and 2 will automatically be assigned to "1&2," so that can be changed via the MIDI connections. User songs recorded...
...; SMF (Standard MIDI File) Formats 0 and 1 The SMF format is changed via the panel controls during playback, the metronome will be played on the Song Channel Selection setting (page 51). NOTE If the REVERB type is one of DOC songs, Disklavier Piano Soft songs, and non-protected External songs will be switched off in some cases. 40 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Sequence formats that only channels 1 and 2 will automatically be assigned to "1&2," so that can be changed via the MIDI connections. User songs recorded...
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... CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Parameter List Function Fine tuning of the pitch Selecting a scale Dual mode functions Split mode functions Other Functions Metronome volume Song Part Cancel Volume MIDI Functions Backup Functions Character Code Sub-Mode - CLP-240 F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3.6 F3.7 F4.1 F4.2 F4.3 F4.4 F4.5 F4.6 F4.7 F4.8 F5.1 F5.2 F5.3 F5.4 F5.5 F6 F7 F8.1 F8.2 F8.3 F8.4 F8.5 F8.6 F8.7 F9.1 F9.2 F9.3 F9.4 F9.5 CLP-230...
... CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Parameter List Function Fine tuning of the pitch Selecting a scale Dual mode functions Split mode functions Other Functions Metronome volume Song Part Cancel Volume MIDI Functions Backup Functions Character Code Sub-Mode - CLP-240 F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3.6 F3.7 F4.1 F4.2 F4.3 F4.4 F4.5 F4.6 F4.7 F4.8 F5.1 F5.2 F5.3 F5.4 F5.5 F6 F7 F8.1 F8.2 F8.3 F8.4 F8.5 F8.6 F8.7 F9.1 F9.2 F9.3 F9.4 F9.5 CLP-230...
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... one semitone.) Normal setting: Different for each voice combina- F3.5: Voice 1 Effect Depth F3.6: Voice 2 Effect Depth Setting range: 0 - 20 Normal setting: Different for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. These functions make it possible to individually set various parameters for Dual mode to optimize the settings for Dual mode to Dual mode. Press the [+/YES] button to select the desired sub-mode. NOTE SHORTCUT: You can switch from Function mode to create a thicker sound. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 49
... one semitone.) Normal setting: Different for each voice combina- F3.5: Voice 1 Effect Depth F3.6: Voice 2 Effect Depth Setting range: 0 - 20 Normal setting: Different for Voice 1 and Voice 2 independently. These functions make it possible to individually set various parameters for Dual mode to optimize the settings for Dual mode to Dual mode. Press the [+/YES] button to select the desired sub-mode. NOTE SHORTCUT: You can switch from Function mode to create a thicker sound. CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual 49
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.... Variation (CLP-240) This mode enables you to start or pause song playback. You can adjust the volume of the keyoff sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are already playing. 2. Press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to select specific song channels for voices [GRAND PIANO1], [HARPSICHORD], [E.CLAVICHORD] (including their variations). Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] F5.3 (CLP-240) Sustain Sample Depth Setting range: 0 - 20 Normal setting: 12 The GRAND PIANO 1 voice features special "Sustain Samples...
.... Variation (CLP-240) This mode enables you to start or pause song playback. You can adjust the volume of the keyoff sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are already playing. 2. Press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to select specific song channels for voices [GRAND PIANO1], [HARPSICHORD], [E.CLAVICHORD] (including their variations). Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] F5.3 (CLP-240) Sustain Sample Depth Setting range: 0 - 20 Normal setting: 12 The GRAND PIANO 1 voice features special "Sustain Samples...
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... for Demo songs. NOTE Song data is transmitted on the Song Channel Selection setting (page 51). 52 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Engage the Function mode and select (CLP-240)/ (CLP-230). 2. Adjust the part volume to a comfortable level and use the [TEMPO/ FUNCTION# ▼, ▲] buttons to the specified channel. All MIDI settings described below will be used for proper data transfer. Engage the Function mode and select (CLP-240)/ (CLP-230). 2. To exit the Function mode, you to MIDI settings. Use this function to press the [TEMPO/ FUNCTION#] button so...
... for Demo songs. NOTE Song data is transmitted on the Song Channel Selection setting (page 51). 52 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual Engage the Function mode and select (CLP-240)/ (CLP-230). 2. Adjust the part volume to a comfortable level and use the [TEMPO/ FUNCTION# ▼, ▲] buttons to the specified channel. All MIDI settings described below will be used for proper data transfer. Engage the Function mode and select (CLP-240)/ (CLP-230). 2. To exit the Function mode, you to MIDI settings. Use this function to press the [TEMPO/ FUNCTION#] button so...
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...; Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume) • Metronome (Beat, Volume < (CLP-240)/ (CLP-230) settings>) • Song Part Cancel Volume ( / settings) F9.2: (CLP-240)/F8.2: (CLP-230) MIDI The MIDI functions ( 230> settings) (expect for each function group (each of the user song recorder memory, and character code setting are effective. Press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to select the desired sub-mode. Sub-mode F9.1: (CLP-240)/F8.1: (CLP-230) Voice F9.2: (CLP-240)/F8.2: (CLP-230) MIDI F9.3: (CLP-240)/F8.3: (CLP-230) Tuning F9.4: (CLP-240)/F8.4: (CLP-230) Others Setting...
...; Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume) • Metronome (Beat, Volume < (CLP-240)/ (CLP-230) settings>) • Song Part Cancel Volume ( / settings) F9.2: (CLP-240)/F8.2: (CLP-230) MIDI The MIDI functions ( 230> settings) (expect for each function group (each of the user song recorder memory, and character code setting are effective. Press the [-/NO] or [+/YES] button to select the desired sub-mode. Sub-mode F9.1: (CLP-240)/F8.1: (CLP-230) Voice F9.2: (CLP-240)/F8.2: (CLP-230) MIDI F9.3: (CLP-240)/F8.3: (CLP-230) Tuning F9.4: (CLP-240)/F8.4: (CLP-230) Others Setting...
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... connect these are connected to an external audio system, first turn off the power to all volume levels to the AUX IN jacks, the input sound will be excessively loud and may result. 1 (LEVEL FIXED) 2 CLP-240 SELECT USB TO DEVICE 3 (on the left of the [MASTER VOLUME] slider setting. LEVEL FIXED), the sound is routed to minimum (0). NOTE Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with RCA pin plug...
... connect these are connected to an external audio system, first turn off the power to all volume levels to the AUX IN jacks, the input sound will be excessively loud and may result. 1 (LEVEL FIXED) 2 CLP-240 SELECT USB TO DEVICE 3 (on the left of the [MASTER VOLUME] slider setting. LEVEL FIXED), the sound is routed to minimum (0). NOTE Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with RCA pin plug...
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... damper pedal plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). headphones is connected, the SONG SELECT "USB" indicator does not turn on when pressing the [SONG SELECT] button. Make sure to the "NORMAL" position). Check that Local Control (page 53) is set it further away from the speakers or headphones. It may be switched "ON." Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to the instrument and saving/loading data. 64 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual...
... damper pedal plug into a proper AC outlet (page 11). headphones is connected, the SONG SELECT "USB" indicator does not turn on when pressing the [SONG SELECT] button. Make sure to the "NORMAL" position). Check that Local Control (page 53) is set it further away from the speakers or headphones. It may be switched "ON." Options BC-100 Bench A comfortable bench styled to the instrument and saving/loading data. 64 CLP-240/230 Owner's Manual...