Yamaha CVP-87A, CVP-87AE User Manual

Owner’s 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 (CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on the rear panel (CVP-83S). Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these 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 with 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: 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:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable 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.

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.

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 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.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

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.

Model _____________________________________

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Serial No.__________________________________ Purchase Date _____________________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic prod-

uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions,

Special Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE marking any connections, including connection to the main supply.

2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are

manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug

(one blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

4. Some electronic products utilize external power sup-

plies or adapters. Do NOT connect this type of product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the owners manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other

objects on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically

designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should

be installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices that produce heat should be avoided.

8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-

tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.

9. This product should be used only with the components

supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from

the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when there is a high probability of lightening and/or electrical storm activity.

11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are

not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.

12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a

qualified service person when:

a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been

spilled into the enclosure through openings; or c. The product has been exposed to rain; or d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change

in performance; or e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the

product has been damaged.

13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that de-

scribed in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

14. This product, either alone or in combination with an ampli-

fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

15. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or acces-

sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

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PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure.

● AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers a range of 60 rich, realistic voices.

● A maximum of 32-note polyphony permits use of sophisticated playing techniques.

● Piano-like touch response provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability.

● Dual and split play modes allow 2 voices to be played simultaneously or individually with the left and right hands.

● 24 exciting accompaniment styles can be used to provide rhythm-only accompaniment or fully-orchestrated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment. 40 additional accompaniment styles are provided on

In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read this

Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.

floppy disk (Style Disk).

● Full-keyboard ABC (Auto Bass Chord) provides accompaniment as you play across the entire keyboard.

● 24 Solo Styleplay variations make it simple to produce rich, complex harmonies.

● 10-track performance memory records and plays back your keyboard performances.

● Internal 3.5" floppy disk drive provides extended Performance Memory capacity and Disk Orchestra playback capability – one blank floppy disk for recording and one Disk Orchestra Collection disk with corresponding score are provided.

● MIDI compatibility, GM voices, and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of advanced MIDI music systems.

Taking Care of Your Clavinova ......... 1

The Panel Controls ............................... 2

Preparation.............................................. 4

The Volume Controls ........................... 5

Demonstration Playback..................... 6

Voice Selection ...................................... 7

■ Selecting the 60 Voices ....................... 7

■ Keyboard Percussion .......................... 8

Dual Mode................................................ 9

■ Engaging the Dual Mode ..................... 9

■ Dual-mode Voice Balance ................... 9

Split Mode.............................................. 10

■ Engaging the Split Mode ................... 10

■ Changing the Split Voices ................. 10

■ Changing the Split Point .................... 10

■ Split Balance ..................................... 11

■ Damper Pedal Operation in the Split

Mode ................................................. 11

Digital Reverb Effects ........................ 12

■ Selecting a Reverb Effect .................. 12

■ Reverb Depth Control ........................ 12

The Keyboard & Polyphony ............. 13

The Pedals............................................. 14

■ Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) ............. 14

■ Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal,

CVP-87A only)................................... 14

■ Left Pedal (Multi-function) ................. 14

Pan........................................................... 15

Transposition ....................................... 15

Pitch Control......................................... 16

■ The Pitch Display .............................. 16

Accompaniment................................... 17

■ Style Selection ................................... 17

■ Tempo Control ................................... 17

■ Starting the Accompaniment ............. 18

■ Fill-ins ................................................ 19

■ Stopping the Accompaniment ........... 19

■ Metronome ........................................ 19

Auto Bass Chord (ABC) .................... 20

■ Single-finger Accompaniment ........... 20

■ Fingered Accompaniment ................. 21

■ Full-keyboard ABC ............................ 22

■ Volume Control .................................. 22

■ Changing the ABC Split Point ........... 22

■ Special Modes ................................... 22

Disk Styles ............................................ 23

■ Selecting & Loading Disk Styles ........ 23

■ Using a Loaded Disk Style ................ 24

Solo Styleplay ...................................... 25

■ Using Solo Styleplay ......................... 25

■ Harmonization Variations .................. 25

■ The Left Pedal & Solo Styleplay ........ 25

Disk Orchestra ..................................... 26

■ Automatic Performance ..................... 26

■ Playing Back only Specific Parts ....... 27

■ Volume Control .................................. 28

■

Guided Right- and Left-hand Practice

■ Repeat Functions .............................. 29

■ Other Playback Controls ................... 30

■ DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION

.. 28

Disk Copy .......................................... 30

■ Playing Other Types of Music Data ... 30

Performance Memory......................... 31

Easy One-pass Recording & Playback

Multi-track Recording & Playback ..... 32

■ Adding New Tracks ........................... 34

■ Punch-in Recording ........................... 35

■ Playback ............................................ 36

The Chord Sequence Function .......... 37

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Disk Control .......................................... 38

■ Formatting a New Disk ...................... 38

■ Copying Songs .................................. 39

■ Deleting a Song ................................. 40

■ Error Messages ................................. 40

Utility Mode 1........................................ 41

U1: Touch Sensitivity ............................ 41

U2: Accompaniment Volume Mode....... 42

U3: Individual Key Tuning ..................... 42

U4: Style Tempo Switching ................... 42

U5: Auto Synchro Start Switching ......... 43

U6: Random All Song Repeat ............... 43

U7: Octave Shift .................................... 43

U8: Mute................................................ 43

U9: Minor Harmonization ...................... 43

UA:

Damper Pedal Mode (CVP-87A only)

Ub: Standard MIDI File Playback Mode 43

Utility Mode 2........................................ 44

u1:

Clavinova Common Voice Conversion

u2: Save Panel Settings ........................ 45

u3: Load Panel Settings ........................ 45

u4: Save Individual Key Tuning............. 45

u5: Load Individual Key Tuning............. 46

u6: Quantize Song Data ........................ 46

MIDI Functions ..................................... 47

■ Send and Receive Channel Select .... 47

■ Local Control ON/OFF ....................... 48

■ Program Change ON/OFF ................ 48

■ Control Change ON/OFF ................... 48

■ The Multi-Timbre Mode ..................... 49

■ The Split Send Mode ......................... 49

■ MIDI Clock Select .............................. 50

■ Panel Data Send ............................... 50

■ MIDI Transpose Transmit .................. 50

■ The Clavinova Common Voice Mode 50

The Connectors ................................... 51

Troubleshooting .................................. 52

Options................................................... 52

Index ....................................................... 53

Assembly .................................................. i

MIDI Data Format..................................vii

Specifications........................................ xi

Fingering Chart .....................................xii

MIDI Implementation Chart.............. xvii

Taking Care of Your Clavinova

Your Clavinova will give you years of playing pleasure if you observe the simple rules given below:

1. Avoid Humidity & Heat

Avoid placing the Clavinova in areas that are subject to excessive humidity or heat. Do not leave the instrument near heaters or in a car exposed to direct sunlight, for example.

2. Avoid Dust & Moisture

Avoid locations in which the instrument is likely to be exposed to excessive dust or moisture.

3. Power-off Before Connecting

Connections between the Clavinova and any other device must be made with both pieces of equipment turned off.

4. Handle With Care

Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bumping it with hard objects. Further, always turn the POWER switch off after use, and close the key cover to protect the keyboard (CVP-87A and CVP-85A), or cover the instrument with the dust cover provided (CVP-83S).

5. Clean Carefully

Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova only with a clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral cleanser may be used if desired. Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical dust cloths since these can dull or damage the finish.

6. Never Tamper With the Internal Circuitry

Never open the Clavinova cabinet and touch or tamper with the internal circuitry. Tampering with the circuitry can result in electrical shock!

7. Electric Interference

Since the Clavinova contains digital circuitry, it may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

8. Check Your Power Supply

9. Name Plate Location

The Clavinova name plate, including the unit’s ser ial number, is located on the bottom panel of the main unit.

10.Handling Floppy Disks

Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection and Style Disk are writeprotected, and therefore cannot be used to save songs. To save Performance Memory songs from the Performance Memory, a blank floppy disk should be used (one blank disk is supplied with the Clavinova).

Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks

■ Do NOT eject the disk during recording or playback, or at any time when the disk drive lamp is lit. Doing so may damage both the disk and the FDD.

■ Do NOT turn the Clavinova on or off while the disk is in the drive.

■ Always eject the disk before turning the Clavinova off.

■ When ejecting a floppy disk from the disk drive:

• To eject a floppy disk, press the eject button slowly as far as it will go. Then when the disk Is fully ejected, remove it by hand.

• The disk may not be ejected properly if the eject button is pressed too quickly or if it is not pressed in far enough. (The eject button may become stuck halfway with the disk extending from the slot by only a few millimeters). If this is the case, do not attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk. Doing so may damage the disk drive mechanism and/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, then repeat the eject procedure carefully.

■ Never open or close the key cover while a disk is extending from the drive (i.e. in the ejected position). The key cover may contact the disk, possibly damaging the disk or even the disk drive.

■ Do not insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk drive or floppy disk.

■ Use only double-sided double density (2DD) 3.5-inch floppy disks with the Clavinova.

Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use

■ Never open the disk’s shutter. Dirt or dust on the Internal magnetic surface will cause data errors.

■ Never leave disks near a speaker, TV, or other device that emits a strong magnetic field.

■ Do not store disks in places exposed to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature.

■ Do not place heavy objects such as books on top of a disk.

■ Avoid getting the disks wet.

■ Be sure to store the disks in environmental condi-

tions as specified below:

• Storage temperature: 4° to 53°C (39° to 127°F).

• Storage humidity: 8 to 90% relative humidity.

• Store in an area free from dust, sand, smoke, etc.

■ Be sure to apply the disk label at the proper position. When changing the label never cover the old label with a new label; always remove the old label first.

Head Cleaning

The head of the disk drive unit will get dirty as you use it eventually causing data errors. If this occurs, clean the head with a 3.5 inch head cleaning disk (available from most computer supply stores).

Data Backup

It is recommended that you copy your recorded songs to another disk for backup (see page 39). If the original disk is damaged or your song is deleted, the backup disk can be used instead of the original.

Protecting Your Data (Write Protect Tab)

Disk drive lamp

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Write protect tab open (locked — write protected)

Write protect tab closed (unlocked — write enabled)

Preparation

■The Music Stand

If you will be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into it’s top panel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand, flip the support brackets on the rear of the music stand down so that they fit into the corresponding recesses.

The music stand can be lowered after slightly lifting the stand and flipping the two brackets which support it upward.

■The Key Cover (CVP-87A & CVP-85A)

To open the CVP-87A or CVP-85A key cover lift it just enough to clear the keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into the main unit. To close the cover slide it forward all the way and then lower it gently until it closes completely.

■The Power Switch

POWER

■Headphones

CVP-83S CVP-85A/87A

HEADPHONESHEADPHONES

After making sure that the Clavinova’s AC plug is properly inserted into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the left of the keyboard once to turn the power on. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn the power off.

When the power is initially turned on, the PIANO voice selector LED will light, the POP 1 style selector LED will light, and “78” will appear on the TEMPO display.

One or two standard pairs of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into either or both of the HEAD- PHONES jacks.

RHYTHM

MASTER VOLUME

CHORD 1

CHORD 2

BASS

MIDI/ TRANSPOSE

COSMIC

HALL 2

HALL 1

ROOM

SOLO STYLEPLAY

START/STOP

SOFT

REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION

VARIATION NORMAL

FILL TO VARIATION

INTRO/ENDING

START/STOP

AUTO BASS CHORD

SOLO STYLEPLAY

SYNCHRO START

FILL TO NORMAL

SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED

PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT

ORGAN CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS

ELEC BASS

DRUMS VOICE 13-60

TAP TEMPO

CLAVINOVA TONE

METRONOME

BEAT

VOICE

1234567

3. 5” DISK

SONG NUMBER

PHRASE REPEAT

CHORD SEQUENCE

REC

FORMAT

COPY

PAUSE

F FREW

START/STOP

DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY

SONG SELECT

RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TRRHYTHM

MIN MAX

DEMO

POP 2

POP 1

DANCE POP 1

16BEAT 1

ROCK’N’

SHUFFLE

SWING

BOOGIE

BIG BAND

SAMBA

BOSSA

RHUMBA

CHA-CHA

MARCH 6/8

MARCH

J.WALTZ

WALTZ

COUNTRY 1

STYLE

DANCE POP 2

16BEAT 2

16BEAT SHUFFLE

SLOW ROCK

COUNTRY 2

DISK STYLE 1

DISK STYLE 2

JAZZ BALLAD

DISK CONTROL

GUIDE

MIN MAX

LAMP CANCEL

The Volume Controls

The Clavinova has several volume controls that give

you extra versatility in creating the required sound.

MIN MAX

RHYTHM

MIN MAX

CHORD 1

MIN MAX

CHORD 2

MIN MAX

BASS

MIN MAX

MASTER VOLUME

● Master Volume ........................................................................................................................................

The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of sound

produced by the Clavinova. It also adjusts headphone volume when one or two

MIN MAX

pairs of headphones are plugged into the HEADPHONES jacks.

Initially set the MASTER VOLUME control about half way between the

MASTER VOLUME

“MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, adjust the control for the most comfortable listening level.

● Auto Accompaniment ............................................................................................................................

Separate volume controls are provided for the RHYTHM, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, and BASS sound. These volume controls let you set up the best balance between the various accompaniment parts when the AUTO BASS CHORD (ABC), Disk Orchestra Collection playback, and Performance Memory

features are used, and the RHYTHM volume control can be used to balance the keyboard and rhythm sound when only rhythm accompaniment is used.

The volume of the keyboard can be independently adjusted by using the BASS control while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button — this is particularly handy for adjusting the balance when recording the Clavinova sound.

● Other Volume Control Modes

The Auto Accompaniment volume controls can be assigned to other functions

via the “Accompaniment Volume Mode” utility function (page 42). They can be

used to control modulation, pitch bend, and expression; or individual reverb

depth for the rhythm, chord 1, chord 2, and bass parts.

RHYTHM

CHORD 1

CHORD 2

BASS

MIDI/ TRANSPOSE

MIN MAX

BASS

• If any or all of the Auto Accompaniment volume controls are set to their minimum

NOTES

positions, no sound will be produced by the corresponding parts. The maximum control positions produce the normal volume levels.

● Expression Control (CVP-87A only) .....................................................................................................

An optional Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be plugged into the CVP-87A EXP. PEDAL jack for foot volume (expression) control of the keyboard sound only (i.e. expression doesn’t affect the auto-accompaniment sound or disk

EXP.PEDAL

The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System

playback). Press the pedal forward to increase volume, and backward to decrease volume.

The CVP-87A and CVP-85A feature a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 40 watts per channel while the CVP-83S has a high-performance 20-watt stereo amplifier. All three models include a high-performance speaker system that puts out exceptionally rich sound with natural response from powerful lows to shimmering highs. The CVP-87A and CVP-85A speaker systems employ two 13-centimeter speaker units for low-to-midrange reproduction, and two 5-centimeter speaker units for outstanding high-frequency sound. The CVP-83S has two 16centimeter and two 5-centimeter units.

Demonstration Playback

The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes.

POP 1

POP 2

DANCE POP 1 DANCE POP 2

16BEAT 1

16BEAT 2

ROCK’N’

16BEAT SHUFFLE

SLOW ROCK

SHUFFLE

COUNTRY 1

COUNTRY 2

CLAVINOVA

PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS

TONE

1234567

SWING

BIG BAND

BOSSA

CHA-CHA

MARCH

JAZZ BALLAD

DEMO

BOOGIE

SAMBA

MASTER VOLUME

RHUMBA

MIDI/ TRANSPOSE

DEMO

ROOM

HALL 1

SOFT

HALL 2

START/STOP

COSMIC

SOLO STYLEPLAY

LEFT PEDAL

REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

FUNCTION

WALTZ

MARCH 6/8

J.WALTZ

AUTO BASS CHORD

MIN MAX

RHYTHM

MIN MAX

CHORD 1

MIN MAX

CHORD 2

MIN MAXMIN MAX

BASS

DANCE

SLOW

SOLO

POP 1

16BEAT 1

SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED

SYNCHRO

START/STOP

START

FILL TO NORMAL

ROCK’N’

POP 1

ROCK

STYLEPLAY

DANCE

16BEAT

POP 2

16BEAT 2

SHUFFLE

POP 2

SHUFFLE

INTRO/ENDING

SWING

BIG BAND

BOSSA

CHA-CHA

MARCH

JAZZ

BOOGIE

SAMBA

RHUMBA

VARIATION NORMAL

FILL TO VARIATION

MARCH 6/8

BALLAD

STYLE

COUNTRY 1

COUNTRY 2

WALTZ

J.WALTZ

DISK STYLE 1

METRONOME

DISK

TAP TEMPO

STYLE 2

ORGAN CHOIR

BEAT

CLAVINOVA

PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT

TONE

1234567

UPRIGHT

ORGAN CHOIR

BASS

VOICE

ELEC

DRUMS VOICE 13-60

BASS

3. 5” DISK

UPRIGHT BASS

SONG NUMBER

START/STOP

DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY

ELEC BASS

PHRASE

SONG

REPEAT

SELECT

RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TRRHYTHM

F FREW

VOICE 13-60

DRUMS

LAMP

GUIDE

CANCEL

REC

PAUSE

CHORD SEQUENCE

FORMATCOPY

DISK CONTROL

ZPress the [DEMO] button .......................................................................................................................

DEMO

XSelect a Demo Tune ...............................................................................................................................

CLAVINOVA

PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GU

TONE

123456

UPRIGHT

ORGAN CHOIR

BASS

ELEC BASS

DRUMS VO

The 25 demo tunes are selected via the STYLE and VOICE selectors — the

style and voice selectors will flash in sequence when the [DEMO] button is pressed. Press a selector to start playback of the corresponding tune. You can also select continuous repeat playback of all demo tunes by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. The demo tunes will play back in sequential or random order, depending on the setting of the “Random All Song Repeat” utility function described on page 43.

CAdjust the Volume ..................................................................................................................................

Use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the volume, and play along on

MIN MAX

MASTER VOLUME

the keyboard if you like.

• The tempo cannot be adjusted during demo playback.

NOTES

VStop Playback .........................................................................................................................................

DEMO

START/STOP

The Demo Tunes

VOICE NAME COMPOSER SONG TITLE

PIANO F. F. Chopin Etude Op.25-1 “Aeolian Harp” or “The Shephered Boy” CLAVINOVA TONE D. Foster “Water Fountain” from “The Secret of My Success” HARPSICHORD J. S. Bach Italienisches Konzert (Italian Concerto) BWV 971 3rd movement GUITAR I. Albeniz Asturias STRINGS A. Vivaldi The Four Seasons No. 3 “Autumn” 1st movement ORGAN J. S. Bach Sinfonia from Kantate (Cantata) 29 BWV 29 CHOIR W. A. Mozart Requiem K. 626 No. 6 “Lacrimosa”

* The demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from the original compositions.

Demo playback can be stopped temporarily by pressing the [START/STOP]

button. Press the [DEMO] button when you want to stop demo playback and return to the normal mode.

Voice Selection

The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have a

CLAVINOVA

PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS

total of 60 different voices that can be selected in a number of ways. There’s also a “Keyboard Percussion” mode that let’s you play a range of drums and percussion instruments on the keyboard.

MIN MAX

MASTER VOLUME

MIDI/ TRANSPOSE

DEMO

ROOM

SOFT

HALL 1

START/STOP

HALL 2

SOLO STYLEPLAY

COSMIC

LEFT PEDAL

REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

FUNCTION

RHYTHM

CHORD 1

CHORD 2

BASS

TONE

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UPRIGHT

ORGAN CHOIR

AUTO BASS CHORD

MIN MAX

SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED

MIN MAX

SYNCHRO

INTRO/ENDING

START/STOP

START

MIN MAX

VARIATION NORMAL

MIN MAX

FILL TO VARIATION

FILL TO NORMAL

DANCE

SOLO

POP 1

16BEAT 1

ROCK’N’

POP 1

STYLEPLAY

DANCE

16BEAT

POP 2

16BEAT 2

POP 2

SHUFFLE

SWING

BIG BAND

BOSSA

CHA-CHA

JAZZ

BOOGIE

SAMBA

RHUMBA

BALLAD

STYLE

BASS

SLOW ROCK

SHUFFLE

MARCH

MARCH 6/8

ELEC

DRUMS VOICE 13-60

BASS

BEAT

COUNTRY 1

DISK

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PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT

COUNTRY 2

STYLE 1

TONE

METRONOME

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WALTZ

UPRIGHT

DISK

J.WALTZ

TAP TEMPO

STYLE 2

ELEC

ORGAN CHOIR

DRUMS VOICE 13-60

BASS

VOICE

3. 5” DISK

SONG NUMBER

START/STOP

DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY

PHRASE

SONG

REPEAT

SELECT

RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TRRHYTHM

F FREW

GUIDE

PAUSE

LAMP CANCEL

REC

CHORD SEQUENCE

COPY

DISK CONTROL

■Selecting the 60 Voices

● Voices 1-12: Direct Panel Selection......................................................................................................

CLAVINOVA

PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT

TONE

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UPRIGHT

ORGAN CHOIR

BASS

ELEC BASS

DRUMS VOICE 13-60

Of the Clavinova’s 60 voices, 12 are “panel voices” which can

be directly accessed by pressing the corresponding VOICE selector. When a voice selector is pressed the corresponding indicator will light and the number of the selected voice will appear on the TEMPO display while the voice selector is held.

The PIANO voice is automatically selected when the power is

initially turned on.

FORMAT

● The VOICE 13-60 [▲] and [▼] Buttons..................................................................................................

Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons immediately to the right of the

VOICE 13-60

CLAVINOVA

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TONE

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UPRIGHT

ORGAN CHOIR

BASS

ELEC BASS

DRUMS VOICE 13-60

[VOICE 13-60] button to select a voice number between 13 and 60. Press either button briefly to select the next voice number in the specified direction, or hold the button for continuous scrolling in the specified direction. The [VOICE 13-60] indicator will light and the voice number will appear on the TEMPO display during selection.

If a panel voice (1-12) is selected, the last selected voice in the

13-60 range can be instantly re-selected simply by pressing the [VOICE 13-60] button. The [VOICE 13-60] button will initially select voice number 13 (BRASS) after the power is turned on.

• Voice number 13 can be instantly selected by pressing the [▲]

NOTES

and [▼] buttons simultaneously.

● Numeric Selection

Enter the number of the desired voice via the voice selectors

(note that each voice selector has a number between 1 and 0 associated with it) while pressing the [DRUMS] selector.

To select voice number 16, for example, press and hold

[DRUMS], press [PIANO/1], then [GUITAR/6], then release the [DRUMS] button. The voice number will appear on the TEMPO

display while the [DRUMS] button is held. The [VOICE 13-60] button indicator will light whenever a voice number between 13 and 60 is selected.

Voice Selection

Panel Voices (1 — 12)

No. Name

1 PIANO A-1 - C7 2 CLAVINOVA TONE C1 - C7 3 E. PIANO C1 - C6 4 HARPSI C1 - C6 5 VIBES F2 - F5 6 GUITAR E1 - F#4 7 STRINGS C0 - C6 8 ORGAN C0 - C6

9 CHOIR E1 - E5 10 UPRIGHT BASS C0 - F#3 11 ELEC BASS E0 - F#3 12 DRUMS —

Voices 13 — 60

No. Name

13 BRASS F0 - C6 14 POP BRASS F0 - C6 15 TRUMPET F0 - C6 16 MUTE TRUMPET F#2 - A5 17 HORN A#0 - F4 18 SAX A#0 - F#5

Usable Range

No. Name

19 SAX SOFT A#0 - F#5 20 CLARINET D2 - A#5 21 OBOE A#2 - G5 22 FLUTE G2 - F#6 23 ACCORDION F2 - A5 24 HARMONICA C3 - C6 25 STRINGS SOFT C0 - C6 26 VIOLIN C0 - C6 27 VIOLIN HARD C0 - C6 28 FULL ORGAN C0 - C6 29 JAZZ ORGAN 1 C1 - C6 30 SYNTH BRASS C1 - C6 31 SYNTH WOOD C2 - F#6 32 SYNTH STRINGS C0 - C6 33 SYNTH CHOIR E1 - E5 34 PIANO BRIGHT A-1 - C7 35 PIANO SOFT A-1 - C7 36 E. PIANO DX C1 - C6 37 SYNTH CRYSTAL C2 - C6 38 CELESTA C2 - C6 39 MARIMBA C2 - C6

Usable Range

No. Name

40 FOLK GUITAR E1 - A4 41 JAZZ GUITAR 1 E1 - A4 42 JAZZ GUITAR 2 E1 - A4 43 ROCK GUITAR 1 E1 - A4 44 ROCK GUITAR 2 E1 - A4 45 MUTE GUITAR E1 - A4 46 BANJO C3 - A5 47 PIZZICATO C1 - C6 48 HARP C1 - C6 49 U. BASS SOFT C0 - F#3 50 E. BASS SOFT E0 - F#3 51 E. BASS HEAVY E0 - F#3 52 SYNTH BASS E0 - F#3 53

TIMPANI & ORCH. HIT 54 BASSOON A#0 - D4 55

CHAMBER STRINGS 56 JAZZ ORGAN 2 C1 - C6 57 ROCK GUITAR 3 E1 - A4 58 COSMIC 1 G0 - C6 59 COSMIC 2 G0 - C6 60 COSMIC 3 G0 - C6

Usable Range

E0 - C2/G2 - C6

C1 - C6

■Keyboard Percussion

DRUMS

Drum & Percussion Key Assignments

Key Instrument

A1 CYMBAL DAMP F#2 BRUSH ROLL G#2 HI-HAT CLOSED HEAVY A#2 CRASH CYMBAL LIGHT B2 BASS DRUM LIGHT C3 SNARE DRUM + RIM HEAVY C#3 RIDE CYMBAL CUP D3 SNARE DRUM + RIM LIGHT F3 BASS DRUM NORMAL F#3 RIM SHOT G3 SNARE DRUM HEAVY G#3 BRUSH SHOT A3 SNARE DRUM LIGHT A#3 HI-HAT PEDAL B3 SNARE DRUM ECHO C4 TOM 4 C#4 HI-HAT CLOSED NORMAL

• When the DRUMS voice is selected only the keys with drum or percussion sym-

NOTES

bols printed above them will sound.

• The PIANO voice is automatically selected when the power is initially turned on.

When the [DRUMS] voice selector is pressed (its indicator will light), you can

play 44 different drum and percussion instruments on the keyboard. The percussion instruments played by the various keys are marked by symbols above the keys (keys with no symbols produce no sound).

• The TRANSPOSE and PITCH functions described on pages 15 and 16 do not

NOTES

Key Instrument

D4 TOM 3 D#4 HI-HAT OPEN E4 TOM 2 F4 TOM 1 F#4 RIDE CYMBAL NORMAL G4 ELECTRIC TOM 3 G#4 CRASH CYMBAL NORMAL A4 ELECTRIC TOM 2 (A#4) (CRASH CYMBAL) B4 ELECTRIC TOM 1 C5 CONGA LOW C#5 CABASA D5 CONGA HIGH D#5 METRONOME E5 BONGO HIGH F5 TIMBALE LOW

affect the DRUMS sound.

Key Instrument

F#5 CLAVES G5 TIMBALE HIGH G#5 CASTANETS A5 CUICA LOW A#5 COWBELL B5 CUICA HIGH C6 HAND CLAP C#6 AGOGO LOW D#6 AGOGO HIGH E6 BONGO LOW (F6) (CUICA LOW) F#6 TAMBOURINE (G6) (CRASH CYMBAL) G#6 TRIANGLE CLOSED (A6) (BRUSH ROLL) A#6 TRIANGLE OPEN

• Cymbals (except G6) can be muted by pressing the A1 key.

• HI-HAT OPEN (D#4) is muted by HI-HAT CLOSED HEAVY (G#2), HI-HAT CLOSED NORMAL (C#4) and HI-HAT PEDAL (A#3).

• BRUSH ROLL (F#2) is muted by BRUSH SHOT (G#3).

• TRIANGLE OPEN (A#6) is muted by TRIANGLE CLOSED (G#6).

• The instruments listed in parentheses ( ) will not sound when played on the keyboard, but can be recorded using the Performance Memory (page 31) and will sound on playback. These instruments can also be played via MIDI.

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