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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
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Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning:
Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
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Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The graphic below indicates
the location of the name plate. The model number, serial
number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.
You should record the model number, serial number, and
the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and
retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
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All Yamaha electronic products
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laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
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CVP-305CVP-303
CVP-301
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469 1 (bottom)
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and
do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on
it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything
over it.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used
for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.
Assembly
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process.
Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in
damage to the instrument or even injury.
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Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
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Connections
• 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. Do not use
paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths.
Handling caution
•Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a
finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the key
cover, panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Using the bench (If included)
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them
periodically using the included tool.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
• The data of the types listed below are lost when you turn off the power to the
instrument. Save the data to the USER tab display (page 26), floppy disk,
SmartMedia card, or appropriate external media.
• Recorded/Edited Songs (page 41, 133, 148)
• Created/Edited Styles (page 107)
• Edited Voices (page 89)
• Memorized One Touch Settings (page 50)
• Edited MIDI settings (page 192)
Data in the USER tab display (page 26) may be lost due to malfunction or
incorrect operation. Save important data to a floppy disk, SmartMedia card, or
external media.
When you change settings in a display page and then exit from that page,
System Setup data (listed in the Parameter Chart of the separate Data List
booklet) is automatically stored. However, this edited data is lost if you turn
off the power without properly exiting from the relevant display.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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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)......................... This section explains how to use the basic functions.
Basic Operation (page 57).................... This section explains how to use the basic operations including display-
based controls.
Reference (page 72) .............................This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova’s
various functions.
Appendix (page 197)............................ This section contains additional information such as Troubleshooting and
Specifications.
Data List
Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
•The models CVP-305/303/301 will be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this Owner’s Manual.
•The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different
from those on your instrument.
•The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are in English.
• Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has
license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files,
WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
•The photos of the harpsichord, bandoneon, hackbrett, music box, dulcimer and cimbalom, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301,
are courtesy of the Gakkigaku Shiryokan (Collection for Organolgy), Kunitachi College of Music.
•The following instruments, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are on display at the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments: balafon, gender, kalimba, kanoon, santur, gamelan gong, harp, hand bell, bagpipe, banjo, carillon, mandolin, oud, pan flute,
pungi, rabab, shanai, sitar, steel drum, and tambra.
• (CVP-305/303) This product is manufactured under license of U.S. Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708, and No.5567901
from IVL Technologies Ltd.
•The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
•This product utilizes NF, an embedded Internet browser from ACCESS Co., Ltd. NF is used with the patented LZW, licensed
from Unisys Co., Ltd. NF may not be separated from this product, nor may it be sold, lent or transferred in any way. Also, NF
may not be reverse-engineered, reverse-compiled, reverse-assembled or copied.
This software includes a module developed by the Independent JPEG Group.
Trademarks:
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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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. You can move the
unit as it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition it was in when you first took it out
of the box. Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side.
Do not subject the instrument to excessive vibration or shock.
When transporting the assembled Clavinova, make sure all screws are properly tightened and have not been
loosened by moving the instrument.
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Table of Contents
®
®
Introduction
Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of
the Clavinova CVP! .......................................... 10
Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices .......... 93
Various display pages and menus appear on the LCD display of this instrument, indicating the functions and operations. Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up
these functions. The example shorthand below describes a four step operation:
1) press the [FUNCTION] button, 2) press the [D] button to select the Controller page, 3) press the TAB [
select the Keyboard/Panel page, and 4) press the [A] button to select the Initial Touch parameter.
Index .............................................................. 211
Introduction
Quick Guide
Basic Operation
Reference
Using, Creating and Editing Voices
Using, Creating and Editing the Auto
Accompaniment Styles
Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups
Using, Creating and Editing Songs
Using a Microphone
Connecting the Clavinova Directly to the
Internet
Using Your Instrument with Other
Devices
Appendix
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Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP!
Authentic Acoustic Piano-like Touch
with Graded Hammer (GH) and Graded
Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard
Introduction
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.
The CVP-305 features the enhanced, improved Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) technology, providing performance functions and expressive power found only on grand pianos, such as
having repeated plays of the same note perfectly articulated, even when playing at high
speed or with partial key release.
Playing the Clavinova
Playing Piano Voices ................................................................ page 28
With just the press of a button, you can reconfigure the entire Clavinova for
optimum piano performance, no matter what settings you’ve made from the
panel. Now you can enjoy performing and practicing with authentic grand
piano sounds and response—instantly.
Playing Other Instrument Voices ............................................. page 31
The Clavinova gives you not only various realistic piano Voices, but also features an
exceptionally wide variety of authentic instruments, both acoustic and electronic.
Use the Style playback features to automatically produce full backing parts and accompaniment, while you play melodies on top. It’s like having an expert ensemble playing
behind you. Select an accompaniment Style—such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc.—and let the
Clavinova be your backing band!
STYLE
SELECT
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Practicing
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.
The key guide lamps are also helpful in learning and practicing, since they
indicate the notes you should play, when you should play them, and how long
you should hold them down.
Recording Your Performances .................................................. page 41
The Clavinova lets you easily record your own performances and save them
to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. This, too, is an excellent practice
tool, letting you listen back to your playing and spot your strong and weak
points.
Expand Your Song Collection
Internet Direct Connection ..................................................... page 166
The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you download Song data
from special websites, and save them to internal memory or a SmartMedia card.
SCORE
Introduction
REC
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Introduction
Panel Controls
The panel shown below is that of the CVP-305.
[POWER] switch.............................................................. P. 14
SmartMedia slot............................................................... P. 22
MIC. (CVP-305/303)
[MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button .................... P. 54
METRONOME
[ON/OFF] button ............................................................. P. 30
VOLUME
[MASTER VOLUME] dial.................................................. P. 15
[FADE IN/OUT] button .................................................... P. 46
TEMPO
[TAP] button .................................................................... P. 46
[–][+] buttons................................................................... P. 30
TRANSPOSE
[–] [+] buttons.................................................................. P. 53
SONG
[GUIDE] button ............................................................... P. 38
[PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button .............................. P. 42
[SCORE] button ............................................................... P. 37
[KARAOKE] button .......................................................... P. 53
[REPEAT] button............................................................... P. 40
E [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE)] button.................................... P. 134
F [TRACK 2 (L)] button........................................................ P. 40
G [TRACK 1 (R)] button ....................................................... P. 38
H [SONG SELECT] button.................................................... P. 34
I [REC] button .................................................................... P. 41
J [STOP] button.................................................................. P. 35
K [PLAY/PAUSE] button....................................................... P. 35
L [REW]/[FF] buttons......................................................... P. 128
STYLE CONTROL
M [ACMP ON/OFF] button................................................... P. 45
N [OTS LINK] button ...........................................................P. 50
O [AUTO FILL IN] button..................................................... P. 47
P INTRO [I]/[II]/[III] buttons................................................. P. 46
Q MAIN VARIATION [A]/[B]/[C]/[D] buttons........................ P. 47
R [BREAK] button ................................................................ P. 47
S ENDING/rit. [I]/[II]/[III] buttons ........................................ P. 47
T [SYNC STOP] button........................................................P. 47
U [SYNC START] button.......................................................P. 46
V [START/STOP] button .......................................................P. 46
W [STYLE SELECT] button..................................................... P. 45
X [HELP] button .................................................................. P. 57
Y [FUNCTION] button ........................................................P. 26
Z [SOUND CREATOR] button .............................................P. 89
[ [DIGITAL RECORDING] button ............................. P. 113, 137
\ [BALANCE] button ........................................................... P. 39
]–[8π†] buttons................................................. P. 25
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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. 73
PIANO Setting
p [PIANO] button ............................................................... P. 28
REGISTRATION MEMORY
q [REGIST. BANK] button.................................................. P. 122
r [FREEZE] button............................................................. P. 123
s [1]–[8] buttons............................................................... P. 121
t [MEMORY] button......................................................... P. 121
Pedals
u Left pedal......................................................................... P. 29
v Sostenuto pedal ............................................................... P. 29
w Damper pedal.................................................................. P. 29
x Keyboard guide lamps ..................................................... P. 38
For information on the jacks and connectors located on the
bottom left of the instrument, see page 180.
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Introduction
Playing the Keyboard
1Connecting 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.)
2Opening 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.
CAUTION
Hold the cover with both
hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it
is fully opened or closed. Be
careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s) between the
cover and the unit.
CAUTION
Do not place objects such as a
piece of metal or paper on
top of the key cover. Small
objects placed on the key
cover may fall inside the unit
when the cover is opened and
may be nearly impossible to
remove. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or
other serious damage to the
instrument.
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CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when opening the
cover.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when opening the
cover.
3Turning the power on
Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn the
power on. The display located in the center of the front panel and the power
indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
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The power indicator lights up.
4Playing the keyboard
Play the keyboard to produce sound.
Adjusting the volume
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER
VOLUME] located at the left of the panel.
5Turning the power off
Press the [POWER] switch to turn the power off.
The screen and the power indicator turn off.
6Closing the key cover
CVP-305/CVP-303: Grip the metal rim at the top of the panel, and close the
key cover.
CVP-301:Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover
over the keys.
Introduction
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CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when closing
the cover.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when closing
the cover.
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Introduction
y
When raising or lowering the
music rest, do not release
our hands from the music
rest until it is all the way up or
down.
Do not try to use the music
rest in a half-raised position.
Setting Up the Clavinova
Music Rest
To Raise the Music Rest:
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
2 Flip down the two metal supports at the left and right on the rear of the music
rest.
3 Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports.
CVP-305/303CVP-301
CAUTION (CVP-305/303)
Before lowering the music
rest, close the sheet music
braces (see page 17).
The music rest will not close
unless the sheet music braces
are also closed.
To Lower the Music Rest:
CVP-305/303:
Lift the music rest slightly, then turn it back slowly.
CVP-301:
1 Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go.
2 Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the music rest).
3 Gently lower the music rest backward until it is all the way down.
CVP-305/303CVP-301
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers.
Close the sheet music braces
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Sheet Music Braces
These braces are for holding the pages of music books in place.
Sheet Music Braces
To Open
To Close
Introduction
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.)
CVP-301
CVP-305/303
MIC.
INPUT
MIC. LINE PHONES
VOLUME
LINE IN
MIN MAX
CAUTION
Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for
long periods of time. Doing
so may cause hearing loss.
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Changing the Display Language
Do not hang anything other
than the headphones on the
hanger. Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be
damaged.
Introduction
CAUTION
Using the Headphone Hanger
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.
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Outputting sound from the speaker while headphones are connected
1 Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION]→ [I] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] CONFIG 2
††
2 Press the [5
††
††
]/[6
††
] (SPEAKER) button to select “ON.”
Outputting sound only from the headphones
††
From the display called up in step 1 above, press the [5
(SPEAKER) button to select “OFF.”
When “OFF” is selected, the speakers will not sound and you can only hear
the Clavinova sound via the headphones.
††
]/[6
††
††
]
Changing the Display Language
This determines the language used in the display for messages, file names, and
character input.
1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER
2Press the [4
††
ππππ††
]/[5
††
ππππ††
] button to select a language.
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Display Settings
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display
Display Settings
You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [LCD CONTRAST] knob
located to the left of the display.
Introduction
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (CVP305/303)
Adjust the brightness of the display.
1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] CONFIG 2
2Press the [2
††
ππππ††
] button to adjust the brightness of the display.
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Display Settings
Introduction
Entering the Owner Name in the Opening Display
You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that first
appears when the power is turned on).
1Call up the operation display.
[FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[√][®] OWNER
2Press the [I] (OWNER NAME) button and call up the Owner Name dis-
play.
Refer to page 67 for character-entry details.
Displaying the version number
To check the version number of this instrument, press and hold the [I]
(OWNER NAME) button in the display in step 2 above.
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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.)
The floppy disk drive lets you save original data you’ve created on the instrument to floppy disk, and allows you to
load data from floppy disk to the instrument.
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with
care. Follow the important precautions below.
Floppy Disk Compatibility
• 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
Formatting a Floppy Disk
• If you find that you are unable to use new, blank disks or
old disks that have been used with other devices, you
may need to format them. For details on how to format a
disk, see page 62. Keep in mind that all data on the disk
will be lost after formatting. Make sure to check beforehand whether or not the disk contains important data.
n
Floppy disks formatted on this device may or may not be useable
as is on other devices.
Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
Inserting a Floppy Disk into the Disk
Drive:
• Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing
upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards
the disk slot. Carefully insert the disk into the slot, slowly
pushing it all the way in until it clicks into place and the
eject button pops out.
n
Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive. Other
objects may cause damage to the disk drive or floppy disks.
Removing a Floppy Disk
• After checking that the instrument is not accessing* the
floppy disk (checking that the use lamp on the floppy
disk drive is off), firmly press the eject button at the
upper right of the disk slot all the way in.
When the floppy disk is ejected, pull it out of the drive. If
the floppy disk cannot be removed because it is stuck,
do not try to force it, but instead try pressing the eject
button again, or try re-inserting the disk and attempt to
eject it again.
* Access of the disk indicates an active operation, such as
recording, playback, or deletion of data.
If a floppy disk is inserted while the power is on, the disk is
automatically accessed, since the instrument checks whether
the disk has data.
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. A floppy disk left in the
drive for extended periods can easily pick up dust and
dirt that can cause data-read and -write errors.
Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head
• Clean the read/write head regularly. This instrument
employs a precision magnetic read/write head which,
after an extended period of use, will pick up a layer of
magnetic particles from the disks used that will eventually cause read and write errors.
•To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order
Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about
once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer about the availability of proper headcleaning disks.
About Floppy Disks
Handle floppy disks with care, and follow these precautions:
• Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply
pressure to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy disks
in their protective cases when they are not in use.
• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight, extremely high
or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust or liquids.
• Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed
surface of the floppy disk inside.
• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such as those
produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since
magnetic fields can partially or completely erase data on
the disk, rendering it unreadable.
• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or housing.
• Do not attach anything other than the provided labels to
a floppy disk. Also make sure that labels are attached in
the proper location.
To Protect Your Data (Write-protect Tab):
•To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide the
disk's write-protect tab to the “protect” position (tab
open). When saving data, make sure that the disk's
write-protect tab is set to the “overwrite” position (tab
closed).
Introduction
Write-protect tab open
(protect position)
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Handling SmartMediaTM*Memory Cards
*SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
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.
Introduction
Compatible SmartMedia Types
• 3.3V (3V) SmartMedia can be used. 5V type SmartMedia
• SmartMedia cards of seven different memory capacities
n
SSFDC is an abbreviation for Solid State Floppy Disk Card
(another name for SmartMedia cards). The SSFDC Forum is a voluntary organization established for the promotion of SmartMedia.
Formatting SmartMedia Cards
If you find that you are unable to use new, blank SmartMedia cards or cards that have been used with other devices,
you may need to format them. For details on how to format
a SmartMedia card, see page 62. Keep in mind that all data
on the card will be lost after formatting. Make sure to
check beforehand whether or not the card contains important data.
n
SmartMedia cards formatted on this device may or may not be
useable as is on other devices.
Inserting/Removing SmartMedia Cards
Inserting SmartMedia Cards
• CVP-305/303:
• CVP-301:
• Do not insert the SmartMedia card in the wrong direc-
• Do not insert anything other than a SmartMedia card in
is not compatible with this instrument.
of (2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB)
can be used with the instrument. SmartMedia cards
greater than 32MB can be used if they conform to the
SSFDC Forum standard.
Insert the SmartMedia card with the terminal (goldplated) side face down into the card slot, until it clicks
into place.
Insert the SmartMedia card with the terminal (goldplated) side face down into the card slot, until it fits into
place.
tion.
the slot.
• CVP-301:
Before removing the SmartMedia card, be sure to confirm that the card is not in use, or it is not being accessed
by the instrument. Then pull the card out slowly by
hand. If the SmartMedia card is being accessed*, a message indicating that it is in use appears on the instrument's display.
* Accessing includes saving, loading, formatting, deleting and
making directory. Also, be aware that the instrument will
automatically access the SmartMedia to check the media
type when it is inserted while the instrument is turned on.
CAUTION
Never attempt to remove the SmartMedia card or turn
the power off during accessing. Doing so can damage the
data on the instrument or card and possibly damage the
SmartMedia card itself.
About SmartMedia Cards
Handle SmartMedia cards with care,
and follow these precautions:
•There are times when static electricity affects SmartMedia. Before you touch a SmartMedia card, touch something metallic such as a door knob and aluminum sash,
to reduce the possibility of static electricity.
• Be sure to remove the SmartMedia card from the SmartMedia slot when it is not in use for a long time.
• Do not expose the SmartMedia to direct sunlight,
extremely high or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust or liquids.
• Do not place heavy objects on a SmartMedia card or
bend or apply pressure to the card in any way.
• Do not touch the gold-plated terminals of the SmartMedia card or put any metallic plate onto the terminals.
• Do not expose the SmartMedia card to magnetic fields,
such as those produced by televisions, speakers, motors,
etc., since magnetic fields can partially or completely
erase data on the SmartMedia, rendering it unreadable.
• Do not attach anything other than the provided labels to
a SmartMedia. Also make sure that labels are attached in
the proper location.
To Protect Your Data (Write-protect):
•To prevent inadvertent erasure of important data, affix
the write-protect seal (provided in the SmartMedia package) onto the designated area (within the circle) of the
SmartMedia card. Conversely, to save data on the SmartMedia card, make sure to remove the write-protect seal
from the card.
• Do not reuse a seal that has been peeled off.
Removing SmartMedia Cards
• CVP-305/303:
After making sure that the instrument is not accessing*
the SmartMedia card, insert the card until it clicks into
place and release it. When the SmartMedia card is
ejected, pull it out of the drive. If the card cannot be
removed because it is stuck, do not try to force it, but
instead try re-inserting the card completely into the slot
and attempt to eject it again.
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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
1 Select the desired Language.
1 Press the [HELP] button to call up
the language selection display.
1
Quick Guide
2 Press the [6
to select the desired language.
††
ππππ††
]/[7
††
ππππ††
] buttons
2 Press the [DEMO] button to start the Demos.
Demos will play back continuously until
stopped.
2
DEMO
3 Press the [EXIT] button to stop the Demo playback.
When the Demo stops, the display returns
to the MAIN display.
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Showing Specific Demo Topics
Quick Guide
1
Press the [7
menu.
††
ππππ††
]/[8
††
ππππ††
] buttons in the Demo display to call up the specific Demo
2 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 [
the screen number.
†
] button corresponding to
3 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from Demo.
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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
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.).You can also call up display pages related to the displayed function from
the Main display.
n About information in the Main display
See page 59.
Quick Guide
1 [A]–[J] buttons
The [A]–[J] buttons correspond to the settings
indicated next to the buttons.
For example, press the [F] button, and the Voice
(RIGHT 1) selection display will appear in the
display.
2 [1
ππππ††††]–[8
The [1
parameters which are indicated above the buttons. (On CVP-301, open the volume balance
display by pressing the [BALANCE] button.)
For example, pressing the [1
increase the Song (page 34) volume.
3 [DIRECT ACCESS] and [EXIT] buttons
Here’s a convenient way to return to the Main
display from any other display: Simply press the
[DIRECT ACCESS] button, then the [EXIT] button.
ππππ††††] buttons
π†
]–[8
π†
] buttons correspond to the
π
] button will
1
3
2
Operation of the File Selection Display
In the File Selection display, you can select the Voice (page 28)/Song (page 34)/Style (page 44), etc.
In the example here, we’ll call up and use the Song Selection display.
1
3
2
SONG
SELECT
1
3, 5
4
3, 5
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1 Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display.
Quick Guide
2 Press the TAB [
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.
n When the USB storage device such as the Floppy Disk drive will be connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] connector,
“USB” will be displayed on the File Selection display (See page 186, “Using USB Storage Devices,” Step2.).
√
]/[®] buttons to select the desired drive (PRESET/USER/CARD).
3 Select a folder (if necessary).
Several Songs may be together in a
folder. In this case, the folder(s) will
appear in the display (see the illustration
at right). Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons
to select a folder.
4 Select a page (if the display has several pages).
When the drive contains more than ten Songs, the display is divided up into several pages. The page indications are shown at the bottom of the display. Press one of the [1
π
]–[6π] buttons to select a page.
5 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Song.
You can also select a Song by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute.
6 Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display.
Operation of the Function Display
In the Function display, you can make detailed settings.
In the example here, we’ll call up and use the keyboard touch sensitivity setting display.
1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Categories of detailed settings are
shown.
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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 [
When the setting is further divided into
additional settings, a list will be shown
in the display.
®
] button to select the KEYBOARD/PANEL tab.
4 Press the [A] button to select the “1 INITIAL TOUCH.”
4
5
5 Press the [1
Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain
displays and functions.
For example, the instructions above can be indicated in shorthand as: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [
KEYBOARD/PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH.
††
ππππ††
]/[2
††
ππππ††
] button to select touch sensitivity for the keyboard.
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Playing Voices
The Clavinova features a variety of Voices, including exceptionally realistic piano Voices.
VOICE buttons (page 31)
Quick Guide
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. No matter what settings you’ve made from the panel, you can instantly call up the piano settings by a single
button press.
METRONOME
[ON/OFF] button
(page 30)
ORGAN FLUTES
PIANO
[PIANO] button (see below)
Press the piano-shaped [PIANO] button on the lower right of the panel.
PIANO
Piano Lock Function
The convenient Piano Lock function lets you “lock” the piano so that you don’t inadvertently change the settings by
pressing another button on the panel. Once locked, the CVP stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are
pressed—preventing you from accidentally starting a Song (page 34) during your piano performance.
1 Hold down the [PIANO] button on the lower right of the panel for a short time, until a message
appears prompting you to enable Piano Lock.
2 Press the [F] (OK) button to enable Piano Lock.
3 To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] button again for a short time.
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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.
HARD 2 ..... Requires strong playing to produce high volume. Best
for players with a heavy touch.
HARD 1 ..... Requires moderately strong playing for high volume.
NORMAL...Standard touch response.
SOFT 1....... Produces high volume with moderate playing strength.
SOFT 2....... Produces relatively high volume even with light play-
ing strength. Best for players with a light touch.
n •This setting does not change the weight of the keyboard.
• When you do not want to apply touch sensitivity, set Touch to OFF for
the corresponding parts by pressing the [5†]–[7†] buttons. When
Touch is set to OFF, you can specify the fixed volume level by pressing the [4π†] button.
Using the Pedals
The Clavinova features three pedals.
Left Pedal
Quick Guide
Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
● Damper Pedal (Right)
The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper
pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you sustain the sound
of the voices even after releasing the keys.
n • Some Voices may sound continuously or have a long decay after
the notes have been released while the damper pedal is held.
• Certain Voices in the “PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT,” “GM&XG”
and “GM2” groups may not be affected by use of the damper
pedal.
When you press the damper
pedal here, the notes you play
before you release the pedal have
a longer sustain.
● Sostenuto Pedal (Center)
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as
long as the pedal is held. All subsequent notes will not sustain.
n • Certain Voices, such as [STRINGS] or [BRASS], sustain continu-
ously when the sostenuto pedal is pressed.
• Certain Voices in the “PERCUSSION & DRUM KIT”, “GM&XG”
and “GM2” groups may not be affected by use of the sostenuto
pedal.
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the
note(s), the notes will sustain as
long as you hold the pedal.
● Left Pedal
When the Piano voice is selected, pressing this pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the notes
you play.
The settings assigned to this pedal may differ depending on the selected Voice.
n The depth of the left pedal effect can be adjusted (page 91).
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● 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).
Using the Metronome
The metronome provides a click sound, giving you an accurate tempo guide when you practice, or letting you hear and
check how a specific tempo sounds.
1 Press the METRONOME [ON/OFF] button to start the metronome.
Quick Guide
Adjusting the Tempo or Setting the Time Signature of the Metronome
Sound
■ Adjusting the Metronome Tempo
2 To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME [ON/OFF] button again.
1 Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] button to call up the pop-up tempo setting display.
2 Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] buttons to set the tempo.
Pressing and holding either button lets you continuously increase or decrease the value.
You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to adjust the value. To reset the tempo, press the TEMPO [–]/[+] buttons simultaneously.
n About the Tempo display
The number in the display indicates how many quarter-note beats there are in one minute. The range is between 5 and
500. The higher the value, the faster the tempo.
3 Press the [EXIT] button to close the Tempo display.
■ Determine the Metronome Time Signature and Other Settings