Yamaha Audio CLP-955 User Manual
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.
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
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 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.
and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of
the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small
non-rechargable 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 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
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.
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
92-469 1
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 _____________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________
Purchase Date ______________________________
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
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:
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.
• 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 lower 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 extended 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 minimum. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument 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 vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Gently remove dust and dirt with a soft cloth. Do not wipe too hard since
small particles of dirt can scratch the instrument’s finish.
• Bumping the surface of the instrument with metal, porcelain, or other hard
objects can cause the finish to crack or peel. Use caution.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do
not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a
finger or hand in the key cover 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.
■USING THE BENCH (if included)
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or stepladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• Do not attempt to adjust the bench height while sitting on the bench, since
this can cause excessive force to be imposed on the adjustment mechanism, possibly resulting in damage to the mechanism or even injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten
them periodically using the included tool.
■SAVING USER DATA
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3,
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.
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Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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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.
● The Clavinova CLP-955 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grandpiano type playability with Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone generation technology for rich, musical voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard which
provides graded key weight and response throughout the keyboard range. The grand piano
voices feature totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full concert grand piano.
The GRAND PIANO 1 voice features multiple velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a “Soundboard Reverb” effect which accurately simulates the resonance of a piano
soundboard, special “Sustain Samples” which recreate the unique resonance of an acoustic
grand piano’s soundboard and strings when the damper pedal is pressed, and “Key-off
Samples” that add the subtle sound produced when the keys are released.
● Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously .
● Split mode allows different voices to be played by the left and right hands.
● Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice.
● 2-track digital recorder lets you record and play back anything you play on the keyboard.
● MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
● Built-in computer interface for direct connection to personal computers running advanced
music software.
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.
■ 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.
Included Accessories
● Owner’s Manual
● Bench (included or optional depending on locale)
● “50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection,” a document describing what you
can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a
Clavinova-Computer system is available online as a pdf document (in
English) at the following internet address:
Clavinova Home Page:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments and XG Related Products)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/emi/index_e.html
(To use the Manual Library, you will need to register first. Then select
the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] category .)
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Contents
The Control Panel ..........................................................6
Connections ................................................................... 8
Preparation ................................................................. 10
Selecting & Playing Voices .......................................... 11
Playing the Demonstration Tunes ................................ 12
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Voice Demo..............................................................12
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Preset Song .............................................................13
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Preset Song A-B Repeat......................................... 14
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Preset Song Part Cancel ........................................15
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Synchro Start..................................................... 15
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Left Pedal Start/Stop .........................................15
The Dual Mode ............................................................ 16
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Other Dual Mode Functions............................... 16
The Split Mode ............................................................ 17
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Selecting the Right and Left Voices...................17
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Setting the Split Point ........................................17
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Other Split Mode Functions ...............................17
Reverb ........................................................................ 18
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Adjusting Reverb Depth.....................................18
The Effect .................................................................... 19
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Adjusting Effect Depth.......................................19
Brilliance ..................................................................... 19
The Pedals................................................................... 20
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Damper (Right) Pedal ........................................20
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Sostenuto (Center) Pedal ..................................20
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Soft (Left) Pedal.................................................20
Touch Sensitivity ......................................................... 21
Transposition ............................................................... 21
Tuning ......................................................................... 22
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Tuning Up...........................................................22
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Tuning Down ......................................................22
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To Restore Standard Pitch.................................22
The Metronome & Tempo Control ................................ 23
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The Metronome........................................................ 23
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Metronome Time Signature ...............................23
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Metronome Volume Function............................. 23
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T empo Control .........................................................23
Using the User Song Recorder ..................................... 24
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Recording ................................................................24
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Changing the Initial Settings..............................25
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Erasing a Single Track .......................................25
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Playback...................................................................26
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Synchro Start..................................................... 26
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Left Pedal Start/Stop .........................................26
The Function Mode ...................................................... 27
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To Select a Function …...................................... 27
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F1: Tuning ................................................................28
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F2: Scale ..................................................................28
F2.1: Scale ...........................................................28
F2.2: Base Note ...................................................28
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F3: Dual Mode Functions .......................................29
F3.1: Dual Balance...............................................29
F3.2: Dual Detune ................................................29
F3.3: 1st Voice Octave Shift .................................29
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift ................................ 29
F3.5: 1st Voice Effect Depth .................................30
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth................................30
F3.7: Reset...........................................................30
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F4: Split Mode Functions .......................................30
F4.1: Split Point ....................................................30
F4.2: Split Balance ...............................................30
F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift.............................. 31
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift ................................ 31
F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth.............................. 31
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth................................31
F4.7: Damper Range............................................31
F4.8: Reset...........................................................31
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F5: Pedal Functions ................................................32
F5.1: Left Pedal Mode ..........................................32
F5.2: Sustain Sample Depth ................................32
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F6: Metronome V olume ...........................................32
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F7: Preset Song Part Cancel V olume..................... 32
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F8: MIDI Functions ..................................................33
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A Brief Introduction to MIDI ...............................33
F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection ................33
F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection ................ 33
F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ................................34
F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF ..........................34
F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF ............................35
F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose .............................35
F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit..................................35
F8.8: Bulk Data Dump ..........................................35
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F9: Backup Functions.............................................36
F9.1: Voice............................................................36
F9.2: MIDI............................................................. 36
F9.3: Tuning.......................................................... 36
F9.4: Pedal ...........................................................36
Connecting to a Personal Computer ............................. 37
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Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer
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Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer
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Using a USB Interface (such as the Y amaha UX256)
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Factory Preset Recall .................................................. 40
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 40
Options & Expander Modules ...................................... 40
Voice Descriptions.............................................................41
Demo Song List..................................................................42
Factory Setting List............................................................42
MIDI Data Format................................................................43
MIDI Implementation Chart ...............................................47
Keyboard Stand Assembly................................................ 48
Specifications.....................................................................56
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The Control Panel
MAX
MIN
BRILLIANCE
BRIGHT
MELLOW
4
5
DEMO
TRANS POSE
MASTER VOLUME
23
BRILLIANCE
MASTER VOLUME
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 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
Tuning keys (See page 17)
PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel)
1 [POWER] Switch
Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the
power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF.
When the power is initially turned ON, a voice
selector LED will light, and the power indicator
located below the left end of the keyboard will light.
2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the
volume (level) of sound produced by the Clavinova’s
internal stereo sound system. The [MASTER
VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume
when a pair of headphones is plugged into the
PHONES jack (page 10).
3 [BRILLIANCE] Control
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality
or “timbre” of the output sound from a mellow tone
to a bright tone.
4 [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you
can select playback of different demonstration
DEMO
TOUCH
REVERB
MAX
BRIGHT
MIN
MELLOW
EFFECT
ROOM
CHORUS
HALL 1
HARD
SYMPHONIC
HALL 2
MEDIUM
TREMOLO
STAGE
SOFT
DELAY
TRANS POSE
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
EFFECT
CHORUS
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
TOUCH
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
JAZZ
ORGAN
E. PIANO
1
STRINGS
E. PIANO2HARPSI-
CHOIR WOOD
CHORD
BASS
VIBRA-
PHONE
E. BASS
VOICE
678 9 0
VOICE
E. PIANO1GRAND
E. PIANO2HARPSI-
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
VIBRA-
PIANO 2
CHORD
PHONE
CHOIR WOOD
STRINGS
JAZZ
ORGAN
SPLIT
E. BASS
BASS
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
METRONOME
FUNCTION
sequences for each of the Clavinova’s voices. See
page 12 for details.
5 [TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the
Clavinova’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the
pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone
intervals).
6 [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of
digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth
and expressive power. See page 18 for details.
7 [EFFECT] Button
This button selects a number of effects which can
give your sound greater depth and animation.
8 [TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the
touch response of the Clavinova to match your
playing style. See page 21 for details.
SONG
FUNC-
TRACK1TRACK
PRESET
TION
TEMPO
2
SONG
START
/
SONG
REC
STOP
SELECT
–
/ NO+ / YES
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D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
SPLIT
1
POWER
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The Control Panel
&
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
START
/
REC
STOP
^
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
!# $
METRO-
NOME
FUNC-
TEMPO
FUNCTION
@
TION
PRESET
SONG
SELECT
–
/ NO+ / YES
%
SONG
9 V oice Selectors
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select
the corresponding voice. The voice selector LED
will light to indicate which voice is currently selected.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices
can be played simultaneously across the full range of
the keyboard (see page 16 for details), and a split
mode which allows different voices to be played by
the left and right hands (see page 17 for details).
2
Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal
*
Damper pedal
# [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions
— including the MIDI functions — that significantly
enhance versatility and playability. See page 27 for
details.
$ [PRESET SONG] Button
This button enters the preset song mode. While in
this mode you can use the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons to select from 50 songs.
0 [SPLIT] Button
Engages the split mode, in which different voices
can be played on the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. See page 17 for details.
! [METRONOME] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The
[TEMPO ▼, ▲] buttons are used to set the tempo
of the metronome sound. The [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons are used to change the time signature (beat)
of the metronome if used while the [METRO-
NOME] button is held — page 23.
<<
@ [TEMPO ▼, ▲ (FUNCTION
>>
<,
>) Buttons
<<
>>
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome
function as well as the playback tempo of the recorder function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280
beats per minute — page 23. These same buttons are
also used to select functions — page 27.
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% [SONG SELECT ▼, ▲] (–/NO, +/YES) Buttons
These buttons select a preset song number for
playback, and are also used to adjust a range of other
parameters.
^ SONG [START/STOP] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the Clavinova’s user song
recorder, letting you record and play back just about
anything you play on the keyboard.
& TRACK [1] and [2] Buttons
The Clavinova has a 2-track recorder, and these
buttons are used to select the track(s) to be recorded
or played back. See page 24 for details.
* Pedals
The soft (left), sostenuto (center) and damper
(right) pedals provide a range of expressive control
capabilities similar to the pedal functions on an
acoustic piano. See page 20 for details.
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Connections
CAUTION
Bottom Panel
RL
AUX OUT
12 3 4
Stereo System
• Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all-volume levels to minimum.
MIDI
MIDI
Mac
RL
/
/
L+R
AUX IN
L+R
TO HOST HOST SELECT
PC-1 PC-2
INOUTTHRU
1 AUX OUT L/L+R and R Jacks
The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the Clavinova
for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or
recording equipment. If you will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural
sound system, use only the L/L+R jack. When a plug is inserted into the L/
L+R jack only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the L/L+R jack so you don’t lose any of the Clavinova’s sound.
DOU-10
/
L+R
RL
AUX OUT
/
L+R
RL
AUX IN
CAUTION
• When the Clavinova’s AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external sound system,
first turn the Clavinova power on, and then the power to the external amplifier/
speaker system. Reverse this order when turning the power off.
• The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to the AUX IN jacks, either directly
or through external equipment.
• The AUX OUT jack signal is not controlled by the Clavinova’s volume or
brilliance control. Use the volume control on the external audio equipment to
adjust the level.
2 AUX IN L/L+R and R Jacks
These jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator module
such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from
the external tone generator module are connected to the AUX IN L/L+R
and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be reproduced via
the Clavinova’s internal sound system and speakers. A line-level mono
source can be connected to the L/L+R jack.
CAUTION
• When the Clavinova’s AUX IN jacks are connected to an external source, first turn the
power to the external device on, and then the power to the Clavinova. Reverse this
order when turning the power off.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is controlled by the Clavinova’s volume
and brilliance controls. Reverb and effect functions will have no affect.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks.
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Personal Computer
MIDIMac
PC-2PC-1
HOST SELECTTO HOST
Connections
3 TO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal computer for sequencing and other music applications —
without the need for a separate MIDI interface. See page 37 for
details.
T one Generator
MIDI
DOU-10
INOUTTHRU
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external
MIDI device (such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can
be used to control the Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector retransmits any data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing
“chaining” of several MIDI instruments or other devices. The MIDI
OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by the Clavinova
(e.g. note and velocity data produced by playing the Clavinova
keyboard).
More details on MIDI are given in “MIDI Functions” on page 33.
4 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors
● PHONES Jacks
(Bottom Panel)
Two sets of standard 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 of the PHONES jacks.
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Preparation
Key Cover............................................................................................................................................................................................
To open the key cover:
Z Lift the cover slightly.
X Slide the cover open.
To close the key cover:
Z Slide the cover toward you.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
X Gently lower the cover over the keys.
CAUTION
• Hold the cover with both hands when moving it, and do not release it until it is
fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others)
between the cover and main unit.
• Do not place objects on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key
cover may fall inside the main unit when the cover is opened and may not be
able to be removed. This could cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other
serious damage to the instrument.
Music Stand......................................................................................................................................................................................
To raise the music stand:
Z Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go.
X Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the right on the rear of
the music stand.
C Lower the music stand so that it rests on the metal supports.
To lower the music stand:
Z Pull the music stand toward yourself as far as it will go.
X Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the stand).
C Gently lower the music stand backward until it is all the way down.
CAUTION
• Do not try to use the music stand in a half-raised position.
When lowering the stand, do not release your hands from the music stand until it
is all the way down.
Opening and Closing the Lid.........................................................................................................................................
When Opening:
Z
X
C
Z
Raise the music stand as described in “The Music Stand”, above.
X Raise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard end
of the instrument).
C Raise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the stay
fits into the recess in the lid.
The lid can be opened to two positions. To open to the high position, use
the inner recess, to open to the low position, use the outer recess.
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Low Position
When Closing:
Z Holding the lid stay, lift the lid so that the lid stay clears the recess,
then carefully fold the lid stay and close the lid.
X Refer to the instructions on “The Music Stand” and lower the music
stand.
CAUTION
• Make sure that the end of the stay fits securely in the lid recess and make sure
the correct recess is used when opening to the high or low positions. If the stay
is not properly seated in the recess, the lid may fall resulting in damage or injury.
• Be careful that you or others do not bump the stay while the lid is raised. The stay
may be bumped out of the lid recess causing the lid to fall.
• Be careful not to catch your fingers when raising or lowering the lid.
Selecting & Playing Voices
T urn Power On...................................................................................................
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
MAX
MIN
After making sure that the Clavinova’s AC cord is properly plugged
into the Clavinova itself and plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet,
press the [POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to turn
the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match
the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
When the power is turned ON, one of the voice selector LEDs will
light, and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard
will light.
Set the V olume..................................................................................................
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way
between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing,
re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable
listening level.
Select a V oice.....................................................................................................
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors.
• See “Voice Descriptions” on page 41.
BRILLIANCE
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
BRIGHT
GRAND
PIANO 2
JAZZ
ORGAN
E. PIANO
1
STRINGS
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
VOICE
E. PIANO2HARPSI-
CHOIR WOOD
EFFECT
CHORUS
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
CHORD
BASS
VIBRA-
PHONE
E. BASS
Play................................................................................................................................
The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume
and timbre of notes played can be controlled according to how “hard”
you play the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the
selected voice.
• Some voices do not have keyboard touch response. See “Voice Descriptions” on page 41 for details.
Add Effects As Required.......................................................................
You can add or change reverb, effects and brilliance as desired by
using the [REVERB] button (page 18), [EFFECT] button (page 19)
and the [BRILLIANCE] control (page 19).
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes
Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the
Clavinova’s voices. There are also 50 preset songs that you can play individually,
all in sequence, or in random order. The “50 greats for the Clavinova” score
collection provided with the Clavinova includes the written scores for all 50
preset songs. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes.
• The demo or preset song mode cannot be engaged while a user song recorder (page 24) is in
use.
• No MIDI reception occurs in the demo/preset song mode.
• The demo/preset song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
* See page 42 for a complete listing of the demo tunes.
Voice Demo
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
JAZZ
ORGAN
E. PIANO
1
STRINGS
DEMO
VOICE
E. PIANO2HARPSI-
CHOIR WOOD
CHORD
BASS
VIBRA-
PHONE
E. BASS
Engage the Demo Mode .........................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode — the voice
selector indicators will flash in sequence.
Play a V oice Demo.........................................................................................
Press one of the voice selectors to start playback of all songs starting
from the corresponding voice demo tune — featuring the voice normally selected by that voice selector button. (If you press the SONG
[START/STOP] button instead of a voice selector button, the GRAND
PIANO 1 demo tune will begin playback.) The indicator of the selected
voice selector button will flash during playback, and “- - -” will appear
on the LED display. You can start playback of any other voice demo
tune during playback by simply pressing the corresponding voice
selector. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the SONG
[START/STOP] button or the voice selector of the currently playing
demo.
• Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the
[BRILLIANCE] control to adjust the brilliance (page 19).
DEMO
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Exit From the Demo Mode....................................................................
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the demo mode and return to
the normal play mode.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes
Preset Song
PRESET
SONG
PRESET
SONG
SONG
SELECT
–
/ NO+ / YES
TRACK1TRACK
TRACK1TRACK
START
STOP
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
SONG
SONG
/
REC
2
Press the [PRESET SONG] button to engage the preset song mode
— the [PRESET SONG], TRACK [1] and [2] indicators will light.
Play a Preset Song.......................................................................................
Engage the Preset Song Mode .......................................................
2
To play any of the 50 preset songs provided, use the [SONG SELECT
▼, ▲] buttons to select the number of the tune y ou want to play (the number
will appear on the LED display), then press the SONG [START/STOP]
button. Playback will stop automatically when playback of the selected preset
song has finished.
Select “ALL” instead of a number to play all preset songs in sequence, or
select “rnd” to continuously play all preset songs in random order. Press
the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
• Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
• You can set the metronome to sound during playback (see page 23).
• You can use the [TEMPO
required. This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from “-50”
through “- - -” to “50” at maximum; the range will differ depending on the
selected song.
• The default tempo “- - -” is automatically selected whenever a new preset
song is selected, or playback of a new preset song begins during “
rnd
” playback.
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• You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. The voice
playing on the keyboard can be changed.
• You can change the Brilliance control and Reverb type that is applied to
the voice you play on the keyboard and for the preset song playback. Y ou
can change the Effect type and Touch sensitivity that is applied to the
voice you play on the keyboard. When a new preset song is selected or a
new preset song is automatically started in continuous play , the HALL 1
reverb type will automatically be selected.
▼,▲
] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as
ALL
” or
Exit From the Preset Song Mode..................................................
Press the [PRESET SONG] button to exit from the preset song mode,
PRESET
SONG
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
2
the indicator will go off, and return to the normal play mode.
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Playing the Demonstration Tunes
Preset Song A-B Repeat
specified phrase within a preset song. Combined with the Part Cancel
function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice
difficult phrases.
The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
PRESET
SONG
SONG
SELECT
FUNC-
TION
FUNC-
TION
SONG
TRACK1TRACK
START
/
REC
STOP
Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase..............................
Select and play a preset song, then press the [FUNCTION] button
at the beginning of the phrase you want to repeat. This sets the “A”
point (“A-” will appear on the display).
To set the “A” point at the very beginning of the song, press the
[FUNCTION] button before starting playback.
Specify the End (B) of the Phrase ...............................................
Press the [FUNCTION] button a second time at the end of the
phrase. This sets the “B” point (“A-b” will appear on the display). At
this point repeat playback will begin between the specified A and B
points. The metronome will sound when playback begins to give you a
tempo reference.
Stop Playback....................................................................................................
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Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback while
retaining the specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume
if the SONG [START/STOP] button is then pressed again.
To cancel the A and B points press the [FUNCTION] button once.
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• The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is
selected.
• The A-B Repeat function cannot be used during “
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” or “
rnd
” playback.
Playing the Demonstration Tunes
Preset Song Part Cancel
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can
be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding
part on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by TRACK [1]
track, and the left-hand part is played by TRACK [2] tr ack.
PRESET
SONG
SONG
SELECT
–
/ NO+ / YES
PRESET
SONG
SONG
SELECT
–
/ NO+ / YES
PRESET
SONG
SONG
SELECT
–
/
NO +
TRACK1TRACK
START
STOP
TRACK1TRACK
START
STOP
TRACK1TRACK
START
STOP
/
YES
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
SONG
/
SONG
/
/
SONG
REC
2
REC
REC
Turn the Desired Part Off.......................................................................
Press the TRACK [1] or [2] button to turn the corresponding part off
— the corresponding indicator will go out (these buttons alternately
toggle the corresponding part on and off).
• The parts can be turned on or off even during playback.
• The Preset Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during “
rnd
” playback.
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• The “Preset Song Part Cancel Volume” function described on page 32
can be used to set the canceled part so that it plays at a volume from “0”
(no sound) to “20”. The default setting is “5”.
• Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is selected.
2
ALL
” or
Start/Stop Playback.....................................................................................
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start and stop playback
as required.
Synchro Start .....................................................................................................
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the se-
2
lected preset song will begin automatically as soon as you start playing
on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the SONG [START/
STOP] button while holding the part button corresponding to the part
which is ON. A dot will appear in the lower right corner of the display.
(Repeat the previous operation to disengage the Syncro Start function.)
Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the key-
board.
• If you hold a track button which is OFF while pressing the SONG [START/
STOP] button, that track will be turned ON and the Synchro Start mode
will be engaged.
Left Pedal Start/Stop..................................................................................
The left pedal can be assigned to start and stop preset song playback
via the “Left Pedal Mode” function described on page 32.
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The Dual Mode
N
O
R
O
The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across
the entire range of the keyboard.
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2
1
E. PIANO2HARPSI-
CHORD
VOICE
E. PIANO
Voice numbering priority
1 2 3 4 5 6
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
JAZZ
ORGAN
1
STRINGS
E. PIANO2HARPSI-
CHOIR WOOD
VOICE
E. PIANO
7 8 9 10 11 12
CHORD
BASS
To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the
VIB
PH
same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The
voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the dual mode is
active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single
voice selector.
According to the voice numbering priority as shown in the diagram
on the left, lower valued voice numbers will be designated as the 1st
Voice (the other voice will be designated as the 2nd Voice).
• The dual and split modes cannot be engaged at the same time.
• [EFFECT] in the Dual Mode
VIBRA-
PHONE
E. BASS
Depending upon the conditions one effect type will take priority over the
other. Depth will be decided according to the depth default value of the
voice combination. However, using function F3 (see page 30) you can
change the depth value for each voice as you like.
Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/
YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button — see page 19) will be
applied to the 1st Voice only.
• [REVERB] in the Dual Mode
The reverb type assigned to the 1st Voice will take priority over the other .
(If the reverb is set to OFF, the 2nd Voice’s reverb type will be in affect.)
Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/
YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button — see page 18) will be
applied to the 1st Voice only.
Other Dual Mode Functions...............................................................
The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of other
dual-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for
details.
• Dual Balance ................................................. 29
• Dual Detune .................................................. 29
• 1st Voice Octave Shift ................................... 29
• 2nd Voice Octave Shift .................................. 29
• 1st Voice Effect Depth ................................... 30
• 2nd Voice Effect Depth.................................. 30
• Reset ............................................................. 30
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The Split Mode
The split mode makes it possible to play two different voices on the keyboard
— one with the left hand and another with the right hand. The Left Voice is
played on all keys to the left of (and including) a specified “split point” key, while
the Right Voice is played on all keys to the right of the split point key.
O HARPSI-
CHORD
VIBRA-
PHONE
SPLIT
SPLIT
To activate the split mode simply press the [SPLIT] button so that its
indicator lights. The split mode can be turned off at any time by pressing the
[SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out.
• The dual and split modes cannot be engaged at the same time.
Selecting the Right and Left Voices.....................................................
The voice that was selected before the split mode was engaged becomes
the Right Voice in the split mode. (The Right Voice can also be changed while
in the split mode, by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector.)
To select a Left Voice press the corresponding voice selector while
holding the [SPLIT] button (default: [WOOD BASS]). The indicator of the
Left Voice selector will light while the [SPLIT] button is pressed, then only
the Right Voice selector and [SPLIT] button indicators will remain lit.
• [EFFECT] in the Split Mode
Depending upon the conditions, one effect type will take priority over the other.
Depth will be decided according to the depth default value of the voice
combination. However, using function F4 (see page 31) you can change the
depth value for each voice as you like.
Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES]
buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button — see page 19) will be applied to
the Right Voice only .
• [REVERB] in the Split Mode
The reverb type assigned to the Right Voice will take priority over the other. (If
the reverb is set to OFF, the Left Voice’s reverb type will be in affect.)
Reverb depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-/NO] or [+/YES]
buttons while holding the [REVERB] button — see page 18) will be applied to
the Right Voice only .
SPLIT
Setting the Split Point.........................................................................................
The split point is initially set at the F#2 key by default. You can change
the split point to any other key by pressing the key while holding the
[SPLIT] button (the name of the current split-point key appears on the LED
display while the [SPLIT] button is held). The split point can also be set via
Example:
A-1 b=1 C 2 F~2
A-1 Bb-1 C2 F#2
•“b” is indicated with a lower “_”.
•“#” is indicated with an upper “~”.
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the Function mode (see below).
Other Split Mode Functions.........................................................................
The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of other
split-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for details.
• Split Point ...................................................... 30
• Split Balance ................................................. 30
• Right Voice Octave Shift................................ 31
• Left Voice Octave Shift .................................. 31
• Right Voice Effect Depth................................ 31
• Left Voice Effect Depth.................................. 31
• Damper Range .............................................. 31
• Reset ............................................................. 31
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Reverb
use for extra depth and expressive power.
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until
the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators
light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No
reverb is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No reverb effect is selected when no REVERB indicator is lit.
ROOM
This setting add a continuous reverb effect to the sound that is similar
to the type of acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
HALL 1
For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
HALL 2
For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
ST AGE
A simulation of the type of reverb produced in a stage environment.
• The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different
for each voice.
• Even if the REVERB effect is OFF, a “soundboard reverb” effect will be
applied when the GRAND PIANO 1 voice is selected.
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
SONG
SELECT
–
/ NO+ / YES
Adjusting Reverb Depth.........................................................................
Adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice by using the [–/NO]
and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button. The depth
range is from 0 through 20 (the current depth setting appears on the
LED display while the [REVERB] button is held). A setting of “0”
produces no effect, while a setting of “20” produces maximum reverb
depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously while
holding the [REVERB] button to recall the default setting for the
current voice (default depth settings are different for each voice).
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The Effect
The [EFFECT] button allows you to select one of the effects that can give
your sound greater depth and animation.
EFFECT
EFFECT
CHORUS
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
TEMPO/FUNCTION/SONG
CHORUS
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
–
/ NO+ / YES
SONG
SELECT
To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times until
the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators
light in sequence each time the [EFFECT] button is pressed). No effect
is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No effect is selected when no EFFECT indicator is lit.
CHORUS
Shimmering, broadening effect
PHASER
Adds depth to the sound.
TREMOLO
Tremolo effect
DELA Y
Echo effect
• The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for
each voice.
Adjusting Effect Depth.............................................................................
Effect depth can be individually adjusted for the selected voice by
using the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT]
button. The depth range is from 0 through 20 (the current depth setting
appears on the LED display while the [EFFECT] button is held). A
setting of “0” produces no effect, while a setting of “20” produces
maximum effect depth. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously while holding the [EFFECT] button to recall the default
setting for the current voice (the default depth settings are different for
each voice).
Brilliance
This control can be used to change the tonality or “timbre” of the sound
output. The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT.
BRILLIANCE
BRIGHT
MELLOW
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For a brighter or “sharper” tone, slide the control towards the
BRIGHT position. For a “rounder” more mellow tone, slide the control
towards the MELLOW position.
• When the BRILLIANCE is set to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be slightly
louder. If the MASTER VOLUME is set at a high level the sound may
become distorted. If so, lower the MASTER VOLUME level.
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