Yamaha CLP-990M, CLP-990 User Manual
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage
matches the voltage specified on the name
plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a
voltage selector may be provided on the bottom
panel of the main keyboard unit near the power
cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set
for the voltage in your area. The voltage
selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially
shipped. To change the setting use a “minus”
screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that
the correct voltage appears next to the pointer
on the panel.
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
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products may have either labels similar to the graphics
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graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these
graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions
indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety
instruction section.
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.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
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.
Disposal Notice:
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 w orks (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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
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 perfor mance 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.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The
information contained in this manual is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. Howev er , Yamaha reserves
the right to change or modify any of the specifications
without notice or obligation to update existing units.
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Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
CLP-990/990M
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name
plate of the instrument.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an
electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
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PRECAUTIONS
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:
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lo wer
sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for e xtended periods of time,
or during electrical storms.
• 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 minim um. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all components at their minimum lev els and gr adually raise the volume controls while pla ying
the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessiv e dust or vibrations , or e xtreme 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 near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers , since this
might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• 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. Also, do not place vin yl, 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 excessiv e f orce on the
buttons, switches or connectors.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch y our fingers , and do not insert a finger or hand in the key co v er
gap.
• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard.
If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the
instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause
inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
• 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.
• 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.
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PRECAUTIONS
USING THE BENCH (If included)
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-ladder 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 USER DATA
• Always save data to a floppy disk or an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 fre-
quently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
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.
When moving the instrument after assembly, always hold the bottom of the instrument and the handles
located on the rear.
Do not hold the keyboard cover or speaker box. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or
personal injury.
Key cover
Speaker box
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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. In order to make the most of
your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet
This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.” Also,
a separate “Reference Booklet” is provided.
Introduction:
Basic Operation:
Detailed Settings:
Appendix:
Reference Booklet:
* The models CLP-990M will be referred to as the CLP-990 in this Owner’s Manual.
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’ s Man ual are for instructional purposes only , and
may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
• Unauthorized copying of copyrighted software for purposes other than the purchaser’s personal use is prohibited.
Please read this section first. In the “Application Index” section on page 11 and “Features” on
page 16, you can learn how to use the Clavinova and its functions in particular situations.
This main section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while you
play the Clavinova. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to
the section entitled “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 97, or the “Index”
on page 106.
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova’s various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.
This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.
XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementar y guidebook that describes, for beginners, what
you can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system
(the manual is not written for any specific models). The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at
the following Internet address:
Clavinova W eb site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
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Table of contents
Introduction.......................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 3
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet..................................................................................................... 6
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................... 7
Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for 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 Operation .................................................. 21
Part Names........................................................................................................................................... 22
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes................................................................................................ 24
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..................................................................................................... 26
Playing the 50 piano preset songs ................................................................................................................................ 26
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs....................................................................................................... 28
Selecting and Playing Voices ...............................................................................................................30
Selecting Voices............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Using the pedals ............................................................................................................................................................31
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS].................................................................. 32
Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE].................................................................................................................................. 34
Combining two voices (Dual mode)............................................................................................................................ 35
Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) ............................................................ 37
Using the metronome................................................................................................................................................... 40
Recording Your Performance............................................................................................................... 41
Recording a New Song.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Recording to [TRACK 1]........................................................................................................................................ 41
Re-recording TRACK 1........................................................................................................................................... 43
Re-recording TRACK 1 partially............................................................................................................................ 44
Recording to [TRACK2]......................................................................................................................................... 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
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Changing a voice or tempo after recording........................................................................................................... 47
Adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [SONG BALANCE] ......................... 48
Recording in Dual 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 one floppy disk to another...[CopyDisk] .................................................................................... 55
Formatting a floppy disk...[FormatDisk] .................................................................................................................... 56
Changing the type of characters on screen...[CharacterCode]................................................................................... 56
Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data............................................. 57
Playing back a song ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
Turning track playback on and off............................................................................................................................... 59
Supported song data type ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 61
Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Connecting a personal computer................................................................................................................................. 63
Detailed Settings ................................................ 69
Detailed Settings.................................................................................................................................. 70
Parameter List ............................................................................................................................................................... 70
Making detailed settings ...............................................................................................................................................72
Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING] ........................................................ 74
Correcting note timing [Quantize].............................................................................................................................. 74
Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing [QuickPlay]...................................... 75
Auditioning the channels [ChannelListen] ................................................................................................................. 75
Deleting data from each channel [ChannelClear]....................................................................................................... 75
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly [FromToRepeat] ......................................................................... 75
Playing back the phrase specified by the phrase number [PhraseMark] ................................................................... 76
Playing back a song repeatedly [SongRepeat] .............................................................................................................76
Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]........................................................ 77
Setting the metronome time signature [TimeSignature]............................................................................................ 77
Setting the metronome volume level [MetronomeVolume]...................................................................................... 77
Selecting the metronome voice [MetronomeSound] ................................................................................................. 77
Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING].............................................................................. 78
Setting the octave [Octave]*......................................................................................................................................... 78
Setting the volume level [Volume]*............................................................................................................................. 78
Setting the position of right and left channels [Pan]* ................................................................................................ 79
Fine tuning the pitch (only in Dual mode) [Detune]................................................................................................. 79
Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType]....................................................................................................................... 79
Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]*...................................................................................................................... 79
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Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]..................................................................................................................... 80
Setting the chorus depth [ChorusSend]*..................................................................................................................... 80
Setting the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]................................................................................................................... 80
Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] .................................................................................................... 80
Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend]* ................................................................................................... 81
Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*................................................................................................................ 81
Setting the right pedal function [RPedal].................................................................................................................... 81
Setting the center pedal function [MPedal] ................................................................................................................ 82
Setting the left pedal function [LPedal]....................................................................................................................... 82
Setting the auxiliary pedal function [AuxPedal] ......................................................................................................... 82
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]........................................................................................................................... 83
About MIDI................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Setting the MIDI transmit channel [MidiOutChannel] ............................................................................................. 84
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port A) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 84
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port B) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 85
Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]................................................................................................................ 85
Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect].......................... 85
Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter]................................................................................. 85
Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter] ........................................................................ 86
Executing song data bulk dump [SongBulkDump].................................................................................................... 86
Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup]...................................................................................... 86
Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump].................................................................................................. 86
Other settings ...................................................................................................................................... 87
Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ............................................................................................................. 87
Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]........................................................................................................................................ 87
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve]............................................................................... 87
Selecting a scale [Scale]................................................................................................................................................. 88
Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth] .................................................................................................. 88
Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth].............................................................. 88
Setting the speed of vibraphone’s vibrato effect [VibraphoneRotorSpeed] ..............................................................89
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone
[VibraphonePedalMode].............................................................................................................................................. 89
Assigning the START/PAUSE function to a pedal [PedalStart/Pause]...................................................................... 89
Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal [AuxPedalType].................................................................................................... 89
Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint] ....................................... 90
Pitch bend range [PitchBendRange]............................................................................................................................ 90
Replacing the XG voices with preset voices [XGAlternative]..................................................................................... 90
Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] ............................................................................................... 91
Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet] ................................................................................................. 91
Other method for restoring the normal settings......................................................................................................... 91
Message List ......................................................................................................................................... 92
Questions about Operations and Functions........................................................................................97
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Appendix ............................................................ 99
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 100
Data Compatibility............................................................................................................................. 101
Preset Voice List ................................................................................................................................. 103
Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split) ................................................................................. 105
Index................................................................................................................................................... 106
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application
and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs...............................................“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 24
“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 26
Listening to demo songs 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 song” on page 57
Listening to songs in a floppy disk............................................................. “Playing back a song” on page 57
Playing
Using three pedals.............................................................................................“Using the pedals” on page 31
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ................... “Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]” on page 34
Changing tonal color
Viewing the list of voices................................................................................ “Preset Voice List” on page 103
Simulating a concert hall........................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 33
Combining two voices..................................................... “Combining two voices (Dual mode)” on page 35
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...........................“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 37
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother........................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 32
Adding spread to the sound.................................................................................... “[CHORUS]” on page 33
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part ........... “Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 28
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.......................................“Using the metronome” on page 40
Practicing using your recorded song ..........................................“Recording Your Performance” on page 41
“Turning track playback on and off” on page 59
Recording
Recording your performance...................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 41
Saving recorded songs to floppy disks or memory
...........................................................“Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]” on page 50
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
Settings
Making detailed settings for recording and playback
............................................“Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]” on page 74
Making detailed settings for the metronome
......................................... “Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]” on page 77
Making detailed settings for the voices
................................................................. “Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]” on page 78
Making detailed settings for MIDI ....................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 83
Making detailed settings for the Clavinova.........................................................“Other settings” on page 87
Connecting the Clavinova to other devices
What is MIDI?.....................................................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 83
Recording your performance..................................................... “AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 61
Raising the volume .....................................................................“AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 61
Outputting other instruments’ sound from the Clavinova.......... “AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 62
Connecting a computer........................................................ “Connecting a personal computer” on page 63
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 the Clavinova to the default setting
................................................................“Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]” on page 91
Meaning of the messages........................................................................................ “Message List” on page 92
If you have questions about operations and functions
..............................................................................“Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 97
Troubleshooting............................................................................................. “Troubleshooting” on page 100
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Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk
Precautions
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with
care. Follow the important precautions below.
Compatible Disk Type
3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks
To insert 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.
To eject a floppy disk:
Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm that the floppy
disk drive is stopped. If the disk drive is operating (during
the [SaveToDisk] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong]
(P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing].
Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off
when the disk drive is operating. Doing so can damage the
disk and possibly the disk drive.
Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go; the disk will
automatically pop out. When the disk is fully ejected, carefully remove it by hand.
Eject button
If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it is not
pressed in as far as it will go, the disk may not eject properly.
The eject button may become stuck in a half-pressed position with the disk extending from the drive slot by only a few
millimeters. If this happens, do not attempt to pull out the
partially ejected disk, since using force in this situation can
damage the disk drive mechanism or the floppy disk. To
remove a partially ejected disk, try pressing the eject button
once again, or push the disk back into the slot and then
repeat the eject procedure.
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 head-cleaning disks.
• Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive.
Other objects may cause damage to the disk drive or
floppy disks.
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Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk
write-protect tab open
(protect position)
About the Floppy Disks
• To handle floppy disks with care:
• 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).
• Data backup
• For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that
you keep two copies of important data on separate floppy
disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost or damaged. To make a backup disk use the Copy Disk function
on page 55.
Maintenance
Clean the instrument using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well).
Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, or chemical cloth for cleaning. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber
products on the instrument.
Otherwise, the panel or keys may be discolored or degraded.
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “Precautions” on pages 3-5.
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 stuff. You can move the unit as it
is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you first open the package. Transport the
keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it to the wall and the like.
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Included Accessories
“50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
Owner’s Manual
Recording disk
Save your recorded performance to this disk. (page 53)
Bench
(included or optional depending on locale)
Reference Booklet
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Features
The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “ AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling ” tone generation technology for rich, musical
voices, and a special “ NL Keyboard (Natural Keyboard) ” that uses wooden keys with a new action mechanism for
improved continuous key response. The CLP-990 GrandPiano1 voice features totally new samples painstakingly
recorded from each key of a full concert grand piano. The CLP-990 GrandPiano1 voice features five velocityswitched samples (
nance of a piano soundboard, “
tain Sampling
when the damper pedal is pressed, and “
released. The CLP-990 comes much closer to the sound of a true acoustic piano.
Dynamic Sampling
String Resonance
), a “
Soundboard Reverb
” (page 88) that recreates resonance of piano strings, special “
” (page 33) effect that accurately simulates the reso-
Sus-
” (page 88)that samples the unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and strings
Key-off Samples
” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are
PHONES
A set of standard
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private
practice. (page 20)
A
EXTRA
TRACK1SONG SELECTDEMO
FILE
TRACK
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACKS
2
SONG
UPDOWN
REC
STOP
START/
SETTING
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
C
TEMPO
Connect an optional
pedal here and assign
one of the various
functions to the pedal.
(page 62)
OUTIN THRU
PC-2
PC-1
MacMIDI
MIDI
HOST SELECT
TO HOST
This jack and selector switch
allow direct connection to a
personal computer for
sequencing and other music
applications. (page 62-67)
CONTRASTB
YES
NO
EXIT
D
AUX PEDAL
HARPSI-
BASS
CHORD
MAIN
SPLIT
ORGAN/
PIANO/
HARPSI/
POINT
STRINGS
E. PIANO
MALLET
LEFT
VOICE
CHOIR
VOICE
BRILLIANCE
BASS
SETTING
EFFECT
L/L+RR
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
AUX IN
POWER
L/L+RR
AUX OUT
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
ORGAN
MALLET
E. PIANO/
PIANO
Connect recording equipment
(such as a cassette tape
recorder) here to record your
performance. (page 61)
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CLP-990
Connect a MIDI device here to
use various MIDI functions.
(page 63, 66)
(About MIDI—page 83)
These jacks allow you to connect an
external tone generator to reproduce
the sound via the Clavinova’s
internal sound system and speakers.
(page 62)
Features
The Clavinova includes 50 preset
songs.
This section enables you to listen to
these songs, practice using a
convenient practice function, play back
Clavinova music data (sold in music
stores), and record and play back your
performance. (page 26, 41, 57)
[FILE]
Save recorded songs and
manage song files. (page 50)
[METRONOME]
[DEMO]
Demonstration playback
is available for each
voice. (page 24)
CLP-990
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
SONG SELECTDEMO
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
TRACK
1
STOP
SYNCHRO START
TRACK
2
START/
PAUSE
SONG
Use the
metronome
functions.
(page 40)
EXTRA
FILE
SETTING
METRONOME
SONG
TRACKS
REC
The display allows
accurate control
and operation.
(page 23)
A
SETTINGSTART/STOP
UPDOWN
C
TEMPO
[MIDI SETTING]
Make detailed MIDI
settings, such as MIDI
receive/transmit
channels. (page 83)
MAIN voice gruop buttons
Select voices from 25 internal sounds
including Grand Piano 1. (page 30)
You can also combine two voices at a
time. (page 35)
[CONTRAST]
Adjust the
brightness of
the display
using this
control.
(page 20)
CONTRASTB
YES
NO
D
EXIT
[REVERB]/
[CHORUS]
Add reverb
(reverberation) and
spread (chorus) to
the sound.
(page 33)
ORGAN
MALLET
E. PIANO/
PIANO
HARPSI-
BASS
MAIN
LEFT
CHORD
SPLIT
POINT
E. PIANO
ORGAN/
PIANO/
HARPSI/
STRINGS
MALLET
VOICE
BASS
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
[MASTER
VOLUME]
Adjust the
volume level
using this
slider.
(page 20)
TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ]
You can shift the pitch
of the entire keyboard
up or down so that the
pitch will match that of
another instrument or
singer, while you play
the same keys.
(page 34)
[SONG SETTING]
Make detailed
settings for song
recording and
playback. (page 74)
TEMPO [DOWN]
[UP]
You can change the
song tempo
(speed).
(page 27, 40, 42, 58)
LEFT voice group buttons/
[SPLIT POINT]
You can play different voices on
the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. (page 37)
[EXIT]
The screen returns to
its main display when
you press this button.
(page 23)
[VOICE
SETTING]
You can make
detailed settings
for tone and
effects.
(page 78)
[OTHER SETTING]
Fine-tune the touch response
and pitch, etc. (page 87)
BRILLIANCE
[ ] [ ]
Adjust the
brightness of
the tone using
these buttons.
(page 32)
CLP-990 17
Before Using the Clavinova
Key cover
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
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.
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.
Adjusting the music stand angle
Changing the angle
Grasp the bottom of the stand and lift the stand while pulling it toward you. The stand locks at various angles
when you hear a click .
Be careful not to pinch your fngers!
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Replacing the stand to its original position
Raise the bottom of the stand until the stand becomes horizontal. Then lower the stand while supporting the
bottom.
• When you adjust the music stand angle, be sure to hold the bottom
part, not the upper part or the sides. Use caution not to pinch anyone’s fingers, especially those of young children, between the
stand and the unit.
• Do not adjust the angle with sheet music or other objects resting on
the stand. Otherwise, the objects may fall and cause injury.
• Do not place heavy objects on the music stand. Doing so may damage the music stand, or may cause injury.
CLP-990
Before Using the Clavinova
Turning the power on
1. Connect 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.
In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in
your area.
12
The power connector is located on the lower part of the
rear panel.
(The shape of plug differs
depending on locale.)
WARNING!
Make sure your CLP-990 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on the
name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard
unit near the power cord. Make sure that the v oltage selector is set f or the v oltage in y our area. Connecting the unit to the wrong
AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-990. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!
The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-990 may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased. (In
some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC w all outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify
the plug provided with the CLP-990. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Turn on the power to the Clavinova.
Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn the power on.
• The screen located in the center of the front panel and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
[POWER] switch
Power indicator
Power indicator
If you close the key cover
without turning the power
off, the power indicator
remains lit, indicating that
the power is still on.
TIP
A B
NO YES
C D
When you turn on the power to the Clavinova, a voice name
appears on the screen.
Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova.
• The screen and the power indicator turn off.
CLP-990
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PHONES
standard stereo phone plug
bottom surface
Optional headphones
HPE-160 Y amaha headphones.
Before Using the Clavinova
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD.
A B
NO YES
C D
Use this knob.
CONTRAST
EXIT
TERMINOLOGY
CONTRAST:
difference between brightness and darkness
Setting the volume
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of
the front panel to the left or right.
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
The level decreases. The level increases.
Do not use the Clavinova at
a high volume level for a
long period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
TERMINOLOGY
MASTER VOLUME:
The volume level of the
entire keyboard sound
TIP
You can also adjust the
[PHONES] output level and
the AUX IN input level using
the [MASTER VOLUME]
slider.
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to
one of the [PHONES] jacks. When
the headphones are plugged into
either of the [PHONES] jacks, the
internal speaker system is automatically shut off.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you
are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into
either of these jacks.)
CLP-990
20
TIP
Basic Operation
21 CLP-990
CLP-990 21
Part Names
A
C
CLP-990
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
2
D
E
3 5
TRANSPOSEMAX
SONG SELECTDEMO
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
4 6 0 A
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
B-1A-1
F
CONTRASTB
YES
NO
D
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
SPLIT
POINT
PIANO
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO/
E. PIANO
G I J K N P
7 B
TRACK
TRACK
2
1
STOP
START/
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
EXTRA
TRACKS
REC
8
FILE
SONG
SETTING
9 C
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
UPDOWN
REC
STOP
START/
SETTING
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
C
SONG
TEMPO
A
EXTRA
TRACK
FILE
TRACK1SONG SELECTDEMO
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACKS
2
NEW SONG
SONG
CONTRASTB
PIANO
MAIN
YES
NO
SPLIT
POINT
EXIT
LEFT
D
H
ORGAN
MALLET
HARPSI-
CHORD
BASS
ORGAN/
HARPSI/
STRINGS
MALLET
VOICE
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
UPDOWN
TEMPO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
BASS
CHORD
HARPSI/
PIANO/
MALLET
E. PIANO
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
ORGAN
MALLET
SETTING
CHOIR
]
VOICE
OTHER
BASS
ORGAN/
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
SETTING
STRINGS
EFFECT
VOICE
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
L M O
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
SETTING
BRILLIANCE
EFFECT
POWER
OTHER
SETTING
1
MIDI
Center “C”
PHONES
Q
Top panel
[POWER]..............................................P19
1
2 [MASTER VOLUME].............................P20
3 [DEMO] ...............................................P24
4 TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ] ..........................P34
5 SONG SELECT [ ] [ ]..........P26, 41, 57
6 SONG BALANCE [ ] [ ]....................P48
7 [TRACK1] [TRACK2] /
[EXTRA TRACKS] ............... P28, 41–46, 59
8 [FILE] ...................................................P50
9 SONG [STOP] /
[START/PAUSE] .......................P26, 42, 58
0 [REC]....................................................P42
A [SONG SETTING] ................................P74
B METRONOME [START/STOP] /
[SETTING]......................................P40, 77
C TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] .......P27, 40, 42, 58
D LCD buttons A [–] [+] / B [– (NO)] [+ (YES)] /
C [–] [+] / D [–] [+]...............................P23
R
S
T
E LCD screen ..........................................P23
F [CONTRAST] knob...............................P20
G [EXIT]...................................................P23
H Voice group buttons for the MAIN
section.................................................P30
I [SPLIT POINT] .....................................P38
J Voice group buttons for the LEFT
section.................................................P37
K [VOICE SETTING] ................................P78
L [REVERB]..............................................P33
M [CHORUS] ............................................P33
N BRILLIANCE [ ] [ ] ...........................P32
O [MIDI SETTING]...................................P83
P [OTHER SETTING] ...............................P87
Q [PHONES] ............................................P20
R Soft pedal ............................................P31
S Sostenuto pedal ..................................P31
T Damper pedal .....................................P31
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Connectors
\
]
Part Names
U AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R]..........................P61
V AUX IN [R] [L/L+R] .............................P62
W [AUX PEDAL] ......................................P62
X [TO HOST] ..........................................P62
Floppy disk drive................................. P13
Panel logos
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI
standard which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play accurately on any
GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer
from any manufacturer.
OUTIN THRU
MIDI
Z
Y HOST SELECT ..................................... P62
Z MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU] .................... P63
PC-2
PC-1
HOST SELECT
Y
MacMIDI
AUX PEDAL
TO HOST
X
W
L/L+RR
AUX IN
V
uppee left
on the front
board
L/L+RR
AUX OUT
U
\
XG Format
XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and improves on the “GM System Level 1” standard with greater voice handling
capacity, expressive control, and effect capability
while retaining full compatibility with GM.
D LCD buttons
E LCD
Use the LCD button A, B, C, or D to select the contents displayed on the LCD.
Check the screen located in the center of the top panel after every operation. A
voice name appears on the screen when you turn on the power to the unit.
A B
NO YES
C D
G[EXIT] button
When you press this button, the unit returns to the default screen (the
screen that indicates a voice name(s) and is displayed when the power is
turned on).
CLP-990 23
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups.
Refer to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs.
Demonstration tunes
Voice group Tunes Composer
PIANO
E.PIANO/BASS
HARPSICHORD
MALLET
ORGAN
STRINGS/CHOIR
1 4
CLP-990
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
Chanson de l’adieu
Original
Le Coucou
Original
Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2
Original
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
STOP
SYNCHRO START
FILE METRONOME
TRACKS
START/
PAUSE
SONG
START/ STOP SETTING
REC
SONG
SETTING
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
A B
UPDOWN
C D
F.F. Chopin
–
L.C. Daguin
–
G.F. Händel
–
CONTRAST
NO YES
MAIN voice
2 3
group buttons
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
ORGAN/
MALLET
STRINGS
BASS
SPLIT
E. PIANO
POINT
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
3
Procedure
1. Engage the demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode.
The MAIN voice group (upper row) button indicators light up in
sequence.
A B
C D
2. Select a tune and start playback.
Press the voice group button (upper row) of the desired
demonstration tune.
The corresponding voice button indicator lights up and playback
starts. Until you stop playback, the selected tune will be played
repeatedly using different voices (in the following order: PIANO
E. PIANO/BASS → HARPSICHORD → MALLET → ORGAN →
STRINGS/CHOIR).
4
TERMINOLOGY
Mode:
A mode is a status under
which you can execute a
certain function. In demo
mode, you can play back
demonstration tunes.
NO YES
NOTE
To adjust the volume level of
the demo songs, use the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider.
→
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3. Stop the playback.
Press the button of the voice group being played or the
[STOP] button.
4. Exit from demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] or [EXIT] button to exit from demo
mode.
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
CLP-990 25
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
The Clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 26) or
use them for practice (page 28). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the Clavinova” that contains
the scores for 50 piano preset songs.
Playing the 50 piano preset songs
METRONOME [START/STOP]
1
CLP-990
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
Procedure
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
STOP
SYNCHRO START
3
START/
PAUSE
2
SONG
FILE METRONOME
TRACKS
START/ STOP SETTING
REC
SONG
SETTING
UPDOWN
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
A B
NO YES
C D
CONTRAST
4
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
SPLIT
E. PIANO
MALLET
POINT
ORGAN/
STRINGS
CHOIR
BASS
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
1. Select a song.
Press one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to
select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050.
Song select screen
A B
C D
The song number appears on the display.
2. Play a preset song.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback.
A B
C D
NO YES
the number of measures
NO YES
TERMINOLOGY
Song:
On the Clavinova, performance data is called a
“Song.” This includes demonstration tunes and piano
preset tunes.
TIP
• You can also use the C
[–]/[+] buttons to select a
song after pressing the
[SONG SELECT] button.
• [P-000: NewSong] is a
blank song provided for
you to record your performance. (See page 41.)
• Use the SongRepeat
parameter in the “SONG
SETTING” menu to
select repeat playback of
all songs or repeat playback of a single song.
(See page 76.)
26 CLP-990
TIP
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song
playback. You can change the
voice playing on the k eyboard.
Adjusting the tempo
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback
tempo as required. The default tempo (the song’s original tempo) is set when
you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Press either of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song
select screen.
A B
NO YES
C D
3. Stop the song playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of a song,
press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the
[START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button.
Fast forward and rewind
You can perform the following operations in the song select screen:
• Use the B [–]/[+] buttons to move back and forth (rewind and fast forward) through the song while the song is played or stopped.
• Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [–] button during playback to
restart playback from the top of the song.
• Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [+] button during playback to start
playback from the next song.
• Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [–] button while playback is
stopped in the middle of the song to locate the top of the song.
TIP
You can also use the D[–]/[+]
buttons to change the tempo.
NOTE
Resetting the tempo
Whenever you select a new
preset song, the tempo is
automatically reset to the
song’s original value.
4. Return to the default screen.
Press the [EXIT] button.
TERMINOLOGY
Default screen:
The default screen is a voice
select screen (page 30) that
appears when you turn on
the power to the Clavinova.
CLP-990 27
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and
right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off)
on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK 1] and the left-hand part is played by [TRACK 2].
1
CLP-990
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
procedure
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
23
TRACKS
REC
SETTING
FILE METRONOME
START/ STOP SETTING
SONG
A B
UPDOWN
C D
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
NO YES
CONTRAST
EXIT
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
E. PIANO
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
SPLIT
POINT
CHORUS MIDI
REVERB
CHOIR
BASS
VOICE
SETTING
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
1. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or
[TRACK2] button to turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that you can play back both parts. When you
press one of the buttons to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is muted.
Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on and off.
2. Start playback and playing.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play the
part you just turned off.
Starting playback automatically as you start playing the
keyboard (Synchro Start)
You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This
is called the “Synchro Start” function.
To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the
[STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button. The [START/
PAUSE] indicator flashes.
Now play the keyboard. Playback starts simultaneously.
To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while
the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode.
TIP
You can turn parts on or off,
even during playback.
TERMINOLOGY
Synchro:
Synchronous;occurring at the
same time
28 CLP-990
3. Stop playback.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle
of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by
pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press
the button.
You can also assign a phrase in a song to repeatedly practice that part. Refer to
the [FromToRepeat] option in the “SONG SETTING” menu on page 75.
TIP
Resetting the part playback
Both parts are automatically
turned ON whenever you
select a new song.
CLP-990 29
Selecting and Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
MAIN voice
CLP-990
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
Procedure
DEMO SONG SELECT
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
TRACKS
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
REC
2
FILE METRONOME
START/ STOP SETTING
SONG
SETTING
A B
UPDOWN
C D
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
CONTRAST
NO YES
PIANO
MAIN
SPLIT
POINT
EXIT
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO/
E. PIANO
1
group buttons
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHORD
HARPSI/
ORGAN/
BASS
MALLET
STRINGS
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
1. Select a voice group.
Press one of the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row).
2. Select a voice.
Use the A [–]/[+] buttons to select a voice.
V oice group Voice name V oice group Voice name
PIANO
E.PIANO/
BASS
HARPSICHORD
GrandPiano1
GrandPiano2 Marimba
MALLET
E.Piano1 Celesta
E.Piano2
SynthPiano PipeOrganFlute1
WoodBass PipeOrganFlute2
ORGAN
ElectricBass PipeOrganTutti
Bass&Cymbal JazzOrgan
Harpsichord8'
Harpsichord8'+4' SynthStrings
ElectricClavichord SlowStrings
STRINGS/
CHOIR
Vibraphone
PipeOrganPrincipal
Strings
Choir
SlowChoir
Scat
TIP
To learn characteristics of
the voices, listen to demo
songs for each voice group
(page 24). Refer to “Preset
V oice List” on page 103 for
more information on characteristics of each preset voice.
TERMINOLOGY
Voice
On the Clavinova, a voice
means “tone” or “tonal color.”
TIP
You can control the loudness
of a voice by how hard y ou
play the keyboard, although
different playing styles (touch
sensitivities) have little or no
effect with the sound of certain musical instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on
page 103.
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