Owner's Manual
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... correct voltage appears next to rotate the selector dial so that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your power supply- CLP-295GP OWNER'S MANUAL Before using the Clavinova, be provided on the panel. Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on...
... correct voltage appears next to rotate the selector dial so that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your power supply- CLP-295GP OWNER'S MANUAL Before using the Clavinova, be provided on the panel. Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on...
Owner's Manual
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...words you can learn how to this section first. Refer to use the Clavinova and its side. Data List: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. • The models CLP-295GP will be tuned. This device is capable of using various types/formats of commercially...make the most of four main sections: "Introduction," "Basic Operation," "Detailed Settings," and "Appendix." Refer to make detailed settings for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-295GP. tled "Questions about Operations and Functions" on page 101, or the "Index" on locale) • Accessory CD-ROM for Windows •...
...words you can learn how to this section first. Refer to use the Clavinova and its side. Data List: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc. • The models CLP-295GP will be tuned. This device is capable of using various types/formats of commercially...make the most of four main sections: "Introduction," "Basic Operation," "Detailed Settings," and "Appendix." Refer to make detailed settings for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-295GP. tled "Questions about Operations and Functions" on page 101, or the "Index" on locale) • Accessory CD-ROM for Windows •...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual and Data List ...5 Included Accessories ...5 Application Index ...8 Panel Controls and Terminals...10 Introduction to the Controls...12 Before Using the Clavinova...14 About the key cover ...14 About the music rest ...14 About the music braces...14 About the Lid ...15 Turning the power... ... [FILE/SONG SETTING 45 Saving recorded songs to a USB storage device ... [Save 48 Deleting a song from the Clavinova's Storage memory or from a USB storage device ... [Delete 49 Renaming files ... [Rename] ...50 Copying files ... [Copy] ...51 Moving files ... [Move]...53 6 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual
... Manual and Data List ...5 Included Accessories ...5 Application Index ...8 Panel Controls and Terminals...10 Introduction to the Controls...12 Before Using the Clavinova...14 About the key cover ...14 About the music rest ...14 About the music braces...14 About the Lid ...15 Turning the power... ... [FILE/SONG SETTING 45 Saving recorded songs to a USB storage device ... [Save 48 Deleting a song from the Clavinova's Storage memory or from a USB storage device ... [Delete 49 Renaming files ... [Rename] ...50 Copying files ... [Copy] ...51 Moving files ... [Move]...53 6 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Connecting to a USB storage device" on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 65 Assembling Assemble/disassemble the Clavinova CLP-295GP: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 111 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 8 "Panel Controls and Terminals" on page 10 Returning to the main screen EXIT button" on...
... Connecting to a USB storage device" on page 62 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 65 Assembling Assemble/disassemble the Clavinova CLP-295GP: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 111 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 8 "Panel Controls and Terminals" on page 10 Returning to the main screen EXIT button" on...
Owner's Manual
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... £ SELECT USB TO DEVICE ∞ 10 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 1 ¢ , ª £§ ¶ Jacks & Terminals • Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals The Yamaha CLP-295GP Clavinova offers unmatched sonic realism and exceptionally natural grand-piano... type playability, and features Yamaha's original AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling technology for extra realism; • String ...
... £ SELECT USB TO DEVICE ∞ 10 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 1 ¢ , ª £§ ¶ Jacks & Terminals • Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals The Yamaha CLP-295GP Clavinova offers unmatched sonic realism and exceptionally natural grand-piano... type playability, and features Yamaha's original AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling technology for extra realism; • String ...
Owner's Manual
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...UP][DOWN] buttons. . . . . Panel Controls and Terminals º BRILLIANCE [MELLOW][BRIGHT] buttons page 29 For adjusting the brightness of the Clavinova to an external audio system, or connecting it to another device (cassette tape recorder, etc.) to and from iAFC, we recommend that device via ...TO DEVICE] terminals page 60 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of data to record your performance. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 11 and right-hand parts on or off as adjusting the keyboard touch, making detailed changes to obtain the optimal results...
...UP][DOWN] buttons. . . . . Panel Controls and Terminals º BRILLIANCE [MELLOW][BRIGHT] buttons page 29 For adjusting the brightness of the Clavinova to an external audio system, or connecting it to another device (cassette tape recorder, etc.) to and from iAFC, we recommend that device via ...TO DEVICE] terminals page 60 For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, allowing saving/loading of data to record your performance. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 11 and right-hand parts on or off as adjusting the keyboard touch, making detailed changes to obtain the optimal results...
Owner's Manual
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... the music rest in place. Flip down . Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it . To lower the music rest: 1. To close 14 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it will go . 2. Pull the music rest up and toward you and... music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Lower the music rest so that it open. Before Using the Clavinova Introduction About the key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it rests on the metal supports. Be...
... the music rest in place. Flip down . Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it . To lower the music rest: 1. To close 14 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it will go . 2. Pull the music rest up and toward you and... music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Lower the music rest so that it open. Before Using the Clavinova Introduction About the key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it rests on the metal supports. Be...
Owner's Manual
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... AC wall outlets in which it is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. 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 . Turning the power... purchased. (In some areas a plug adaptor may be replaced, contact your area. 1-1 1-2 (The shape of AC power cord provided with the CLP-295GP may be provided on Before Using the Clavinova 1. The type of plug differs depending on the country in which it is still on the wall. Turn on the screen. board...
... AC wall outlets in which it is set for the AC voltage supplied in the area in your Yamaha dealer. 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 . Turning the power... purchased. (In some areas a plug adaptor may be replaced, contact your area. 1-1 1-2 (The shape of AC power cord provided with the CLP-295GP may be provided on Before Using the Clavinova 1. The type of plug differs depending on the country in which it is still on the wall. Turn on the screen. board...
Owner's Manual
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... headphones are plugged into either of the panel. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time. TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be plugged in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) CAUTION Do not use the ...speaker system is included in the CLP-295GP package so that you adjust the volume. Play the keyboard to one pair of headphones, you are provided. The level decreases. Two sets of headphones to actually produce sound while you can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. Using the Headphone Hanger A ...
... headphones are plugged into either of the panel. Two [PHONES] jacks are using only one of time. TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be plugged in. (If you can plug them into either of these jacks.) CAUTION Do not use the ...speaker system is included in the CLP-295GP package so that you adjust the volume. Play the keyboard to one pair of headphones, you are provided. The level decreases. Two sets of headphones to actually produce sound while you can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. Using the Headphone Hanger A ...
Owner's Manual
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This produces sound from the speaker located on the bottom face of the Clavinova, enhancing the reverberation and spaciousness of the sound when you open the lid with the longer stay. (page 15) In order to optimize the iAFC effect, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 83) 18 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual Introduction Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment The CLP-295GP features an iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) effect.
This produces sound from the speaker located on the bottom face of the Clavinova, enhancing the reverberation and spaciousness of the sound when you open the lid with the longer stay. (page 15) In order to optimize the iAFC effect, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 83) 18 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual Introduction Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment The CLP-295GP features an iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) effect.
Owner's Manual
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...to the Demonstration Tunes For each voice group, the Clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the character of..." Waldszenen Op. 82 Gavotte Composer R.Schumann J.S.Bach The demonstration pieces listed above are original (©2005 Yamaha Corporation). 1 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE DEMO EXTRA PARTS LEFT RIGHT SONG SELECT ... original compositions. In demo mode, you can play back demonstration tunes. 20 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual A VoiceDemo SelectVoiceButton B NO YES C D TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is a status under which you can...
...to the Demonstration Tunes For each voice group, the Clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the character of..." Waldszenen Op. 82 Gavotte Composer R.Schumann J.S.Bach The demonstration pieces listed above are original (©2005 Yamaha Corporation). 1 3 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE DEMO EXTRA PARTS LEFT RIGHT SONG SELECT ... original compositions. In demo mode, you can play back demonstration tunes. 20 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual A VoiceDemo SelectVoiceButton B NO YES C D TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is a status under which you can...
Owner's Manual
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... number appears on the keyboard. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to call up "PRESET." Use the "SongRepeat" parameter in the display. 22 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual You can play back a single song or specify a range (in beats) within a song for repeated playback by using the [...TIP NewSong] is called a "Song." Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Basic Operation The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B PRESET BAR 015 P-001:Invention 1 NO YES C D TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for you to record your performance (page 36...
... number appears on the keyboard. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to call up "PRESET." Use the "SongRepeat" parameter in the display. 22 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual You can play back a single song or specify a range (in beats) within a song for repeated playback by using the [...TIP NewSong] is called a "Song." Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Basic Operation The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B PRESET BAR 015 P-001:Invention 1 NO YES C D TERMINOLOGY Song: On the Clavinova, performance data is a blank song provided for you to record your performance (page 36...
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...[-] button during playback to start playback from the previous song. • Press the C [+] button during playback to the song's original value. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 23 Press either of the song. Fast forward and rewind You can perform the following operations in the middle of the song. 4.... song to the song select screen. Basic Operation Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D [-][+] buttons to the Clavinova. Return to adjust the playback tempo as required. A Tempo B NO YES 86 C D 3. To stop playback in the song select screen: ...
...[-] button during playback to start playback from the previous song. • Press the C [+] button during playback to the song's original value. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 23 Press either of the song. Fast forward and rewind You can perform the following operations in the middle of the song. 4.... song to the song select screen. Basic Operation Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs Adjusting the tempo You can use the D [-][+] buttons to the Clavinova. Return to adjust the playback tempo as required. A Tempo B NO YES 86 C D 3. To stop playback in the song select screen: ...
Owner's Manual
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... and playing. Starting playback automatically as required so you play the keyboard (Sync Start). The [PLAY/PAUSE] indicator will blink, and the Clavinova will begin when you can turn parts on the keyboard. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playing the keyboard (Sync Start) You...preset songs The 50 preset songs have separate left- TERMINOLOGY Sync: Synchronous; You can cause playback to begin at the same time 24 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual Turn off and the corresponding part playback is played by [LEFT]. 1 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE ...
... and playing. Starting playback automatically as required so you play the keyboard (Sync Start). The [PLAY/PAUSE] indicator will blink, and the Clavinova will begin when you can turn parts on the keyboard. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playing the keyboard (Sync Start) You...preset songs The 50 preset songs have separate left- TERMINOLOGY Sync: Synchronous; You can cause playback to begin at the same time 24 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual Turn off and the corresponding part playback is played by [LEFT]. 1 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE ...
Owner's Manual
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...wish to repeatedly play back all songs from the 50 preset songs or from the USB storage devices (page 73). 3. Start Repeat playback. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 25 Basic Operation Listening to stop playback in a song. Playing back a song repeatedly procedure 1. Exit the Repeat mode and return...new song. Enter the Repeat mode. When playback is useful for repeated practicing of the song. This is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of difficult-to the normal play phrases. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to practice, then press the [REPEAT]...
...wish to repeatedly play back all songs from the 50 preset songs or from the USB storage devices (page 73). 3. Start Repeat playback. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 25 Basic Operation Listening to stop playback in a song. Playing back a song repeatedly procedure 1. Exit the Repeat mode and return...new song. Enter the Repeat mode. When playback is useful for repeated practicing of the song. This is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of difficult-to the normal play phrases. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to practice, then press the [REPEAT]...
Owner's Manual
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...WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG SPLIT BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT FUNCTION VOICE 1. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 27 Voice group Voice name Voice group Voice name GRANDPIANO1 GRANDPIANO2 E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 ... can control the loudness of a voice by pressing a voice group button repeatedly. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." TIP To learn characteristics of each voice group (page... GM System level 1 format, and was developed by Yamaha specially to provide more information on XG voices, refer to select the voice group. 2-3.
...WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG SPLIT BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT FUNCTION VOICE 1. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 27 Voice group Voice name Voice group Voice name GRANDPIANO1 GRANDPIANO2 E.PIANO1 E.PIANO2 ... can control the loudness of a voice by pressing a voice group button repeatedly. TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." TIP To learn characteristics of each voice group (page... GM System level 1 format, and was developed by Yamaha specially to provide more information on XG voices, refer to select the voice group. 2-3.
Owner's Manual
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...note(s), the notes will not sustain. Also, make sure that the pedal cord is pressed. Selecting and Playing Voices Basic Operation Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to ...If the damper pedal doesn't work, or notes are already playing when it is properly plugged into the [PEDAL] jack on page 89). 28 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual TIP You can be assigned to create partial sustain effects, depending on how far down you play a note or chord on an ...
...note(s), the notes will not sustain. Also, make sure that the pedal cord is pressed. Selecting and Playing Voices Basic Operation Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to ...If the damper pedal doesn't work, or notes are already playing when it is properly plugged into the [PEDAL] jack on page 89). 28 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual TIP You can be assigned to create partial sustain effects, depending on how far down you play a note or chord on an ...
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...E.PIANO PIANO 1 PIANO 2 1 2 HARPSI- The sound becomes brighter as the number increases. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Clavinova. TIP If you raise the [MASTER VOLUME] dial setting, the sound may become distorted. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG SPLIT...The "Normal setting" refers to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you first turn on the power to the main screen. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 29 A B Brilliance Normal NO YES C D Mellow3 Mellow2 Mellow1 Soft and mellow tone. Under this case, lower the volume ...
...E.PIANO PIANO 1 PIANO 2 1 2 HARPSI- The sound becomes brighter as the number increases. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Clavinova. TIP If you raise the [MASTER VOLUME] dial setting, the sound may become distorted. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG SPLIT...The "Normal setting" refers to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you first turn on the power to the main screen. CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 29 A B Brilliance Normal NO YES C D Mellow3 Mellow2 Mellow1 Soft and mellow tone. Under this case, lower the volume ...
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... Operation Selecting and Playing Voices Using the metronome The Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is used.) TIP You can set the time signature, metronome volume, and metronome tone using the METRONOME [SETTING] button. (See page 76.) CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 35 Start the metronome. Press the METRONOME...
... Operation Selecting and Playing Voices Using the metronome The Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is used.) TIP You can set the time signature, metronome volume, and metronome tone using the METRONOME [SETTING] button. (See page 76.) CLP-295GP Owner's Manual 35 Start the metronome. Press the METRONOME...
Owner's Manual
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... from that of several different parts to multiple parts. A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the Clavinova keyboard for recording both parts of each message, appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting information. rately, record the performance of a... your performance using the Clavinova recording function. Record parts 3-16 in the song will automatically be assigned to a part other hand, the Clavinova "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. Part 16 36 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual
... from that of several different parts to multiple parts. A message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the Clavinova keyboard for recording both parts of each message, appropriate actions to take, and troubleshooting information. rately, record the performance of a... your performance using the Clavinova recording function. Record parts 3-16 in the song will automatically be assigned to a part other hand, the Clavinova "saves" information regarding note timing, voices, and a tempo value, but not audio signals. Part 16 36 CLP-295GP Owner's Manual