Yamaha Audio CLP-970AM, CLP-970AC, CLP-970A User Manual
IMPORTANT
Check your power supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage
matches the voltage specified on the name
plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a
voltage selector may be provided on the bottom
panel of the main keyboard unit near the power
cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set
for the voltage in your area. The voltage
selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially
shipped. To change the setting use a “minus”
screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that
the correct voltage appears next to the pointer
on the panel.
CLP-970A
CLP-970AM
CLP-970AC
Owner’s manual
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning:
Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
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Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect w orks (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’ s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
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The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
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manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
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CLP-970A/970AM/970AC
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even
death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The
instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use
immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on
it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of
the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the
power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name
plate of the instrument.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an
electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
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PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or
others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited
to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend
or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk
on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the
cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lo wer
sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for e xtended periods of time,
or during electrical storms.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or off for all components , set all volume levels to minim um. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all components at their minimum lev els and gr adually raise the volume controls while pla ying
the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessiv e dust or vibrations , or e xtreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to
the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers , since this
might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vin yl, plastic or rubber objects on
the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessiv e f orce on the
buttons, switches or connectors.
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch y our fingers , and do not insert a finger or hand in the key co v er
gap.
• Never insert or drop paper or metallic or other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard.
If this happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the
instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch from the wall), since this can cause
inadequate air circulation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process. Failure to assemble the
instrument in the proper sequence might result in damage to the instrument or even injury.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this
can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
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PRECAUTIONS
■ USING THE BENCH (If included)
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-ladder or for any other purpose
might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them periodically using the
included tool.
■ SAVING USER DATA
• 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.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. In order to make the
most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet
This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.” Also,
a separate “Reference Booklet” is provided.
Introduction: Please read this section first. In the “Application Index” section on page 11 and “Features” on
page 14, you can learn how to use the Clavinova and its functions in particular situations.
Basic Operation: This main section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while you
play the Clavinova. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to
the section entitled “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 89, or the “Index”
on page 99.
Detailed Settings: This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova’s various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.
Appendix: This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.
Reference Booklet: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
* The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to as the CLP-970A in this Owner’s Manual.
• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner’ s Man ual are for instructional purposes only , and
may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.
■ Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementar y guidebook that describes, for beginners, what
you can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system
(the manual is not written for any specific models). The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at
the following Internet address:
Clavinova W eb site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
(For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.)
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Table of contents
Introduction.......................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3
About this Owner’s Manual and Reference Booklet..................................................................................................... 6
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................... 7
Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. ................................. 11
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Included Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 13
Features ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Before Using the Clavinova.................................................................................................................. 16
Key cover ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Music stand ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Turning the power on................................................................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the display contrast ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting the volume ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Using headphones......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Operation .................................................. 19
Part Names ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes................................................................................................ 22
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..................................................................................................... 24
Playing the 50 piano preset songs ................................................................................................................................ 24
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs ....................................................................................................... 26
Selecting and Playing Voices ............................................................................................................... 28
Selecting Voices............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Using the pedals ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS].................................................................. 30
Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE].................................................................................................................................. 32
Combining two voices (Dual mode)............................................................................................................................ 33
Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) ............................................................ 35
Using the metronome................................................................................................................................................... 38
Recording Your Performance............................................................................................................... 39
Recording a New Song.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Recording to [TRACK 1]........................................................................................................................................ 39
Re-recording TRACK 1........................................................................................................................................... 41
Re-recording TRACK 1 partially............................................................................................................................ 42
Recording to [TRACK2]......................................................................................................................................... 43
Recording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS] .................................................................................. 44
Other recording techniques.......................................................................................................................................... 44
Adding data to or recording over an existing song ............................................................................................... 44
Changing a voice or tempo after recording ........................................................................................................... 45
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Adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [SONG BALANCE] ......................... 46
Recording in Dual or Split mode ........................................................................................................................... 47
Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE] ...................................................................... 48
Clavinova memory.................................................................................................................................................. 48
Basic file operation.................................................................................................................................................. 49
Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory]................................................. 50
Deleting songs in Clavinova Storage memory... [DeleteSong]................................................................................... 51
Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ............................................................................................................................... 52
Changing the type of characters on screen...[CharacterCode]................................................................................... 52
Playing Back Recorded Songs .............................................................................................................. 53
Playing back a song ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Turning track playback on and off............................................................................................................................... 55
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Connecting a personal computer................................................................................................................................. 58
Detailed Settings ................................................ 63
Detailed Settings.................................................................................................................................. 64
Parameter List ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
Making detailed settings ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING] ........................................................ 68
Correcting note timing [Quantize].............................................................................................................................. 68
Specifying whether playback starts immediately along with the first voicing [QuickPlay]...................................... 69
Auditioning the channels [ChannelListen] ................................................................................................................. 69
Deleting data from each channel [ChannelClear]....................................................................................................... 69
Specifying the range and playing back repeatedly [FromToRepeat] ......................................................................... 69
Playing back a song repeatedly [SongRepeat] ............................................................................................................. 70
Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING] ........................................................ 71
Setting the metronome time signature [TimeSignature]............................................................................................ 71
Setting the metronome volume level [MetronomeVolume]...................................................................................... 71
Selecting the metronome voice [MetronomeSound] ................................................................................................. 71
Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING] .............................................................................. 72
Setting the octave [Octave]*......................................................................................................................................... 72
Setting the volume level [Volume]*............................................................................................................................. 72
Setting the position of right and left channels [Pan]* ................................................................................................ 73
Fine tuning the pitch (only in Dual mode) [Detune]................................................................................................. 73
Selecting the reverb type [ReverbType]....................................................................................................................... 73
Setting the reverb depth [ReverbSend]* ...................................................................................................................... 73
Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]..................................................................................................................... 74
Setting the chorus depth [ChorusSend]*..................................................................................................................... 74
Setting the chorus on/off [ChorusOnOff]................................................................................................................... 74
Selecting the variation effect type [VariationType] .................................................................................................... 74
Setting the variation effect depth [VariationSend]* ................................................................................................... 75
Setting the touch sensitivity [TouchSense]*................................................................................................................ 75
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Setting the right pedal function [RPedal].................................................................................................................... 75
Setting the center pedal function [MPedal] ................................................................................................................ 76
Setting the left pedal function [LPedal]....................................................................................................................... 76
Setting the auxiliary pedal function [AuxPedal] ......................................................................................................... 76
MIDI [MIDI SETTING]........................................................................................................................... 77
About MIDI................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Setting the MIDI transmit channel [MidiOutChannel] ............................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port A) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 78
Setting the MIDI receive channel (Port B) [MidiInAChannel] ................................................................................. 79
Setting Local control on/off [LocalControl]................................................................................................................ 79
Selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for MIDI transmission [MidiOutSelect].......................... 79
Selecting a type of data received via MIDI [ReceiveParameter]................................................................................. 79
Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI [TransmitParameter] ........................................................................ 80
Executing song data bulk dump [SongBulkDump].................................................................................................... 80
Transmitting the initial settings on the panel [InitialSetup] ...................................................................................... 80
Executing voice data bulk dump [VoiceBulkDump].................................................................................................. 80
Other settings ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Selecting a touch response [TouchResponse] ............................................................................................................. 81
Fine tuning the pitch [Tune]........................................................................................................................................ 81
Selecting a tuning curve for a piano voice [PianoTuningCurve]............................................................................... 81
Selecting a scale [Scale]................................................................................................................................................. 82
Depth of string resonance [StringResonanceDepth] .................................................................................................. 82
Depth of sustain sampling for the damper pedal [SustainSamplingDepth].............................................................. 82
Setting the speed of vibraphone’s vibrato effect [VibraphoneRotorSpeed] .............................................................. 83
Selecting a pedal function for vibraphone [VibraphonePedalMode]........................................................................ 83
Assigning the START/PAUSE function to a pedal [PedalStart/Pause]...................................................................... 83
Selecting a type of auxiliary pedal [AuxPedalType].................................................................................................... 83
Setting the point at which the damper pedal starts to affect the sound [HalfPedalPoint] ....................................... 84
Pitch bend range [PitchBendRange]............................................................................................................................ 84
Replacing the XG voices with preset voices [XGAlternative]..................................................................................... 84
Selecting items saved at shutdown [MemoryBackUp] ............................................................................................... 85
Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet] ................................................................................................. 85
Other method for restoring the normal settings ......................................................................................................... 85
Message List ......................................................................................................................................... 86
Questions about Operations and Functions ........................................................................................89
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Appendix ............................................................ 91
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 92
Preset Voice List ................................................................................................................................... 93
Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split) ................................................................................... 95
CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly ........................................................................ 96
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 99
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application
and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs...............................................“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
Listening to demo songs with different voices............“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 22
Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Clavinova” .......“Playing the 50 piano preset songs” on page 24
Listening to my recorded performance ............................................ “Recording to [TRACK 1]” on page 39
“Playing back a song” on page 53
Playing
Using three pedals.............................................................................................“Using the pedals” on page 29
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ................... “Transposition ... [TRANSPOSE]” on page 32
Changing tonal color
Viewing the list of voices.................................................................................. “Preset Voice List” on page 93
Simulating a concert hall........................................................................................... “[REVERB]” on page 31
Combining two voices..................................................... “Combining two voices (Dual mode)” on page 33
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...........................“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 35
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother........................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 30
Adding spread to the sound.................................................................................... “[CHORUS]” on page 31
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part ........... “Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 26
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.......................................“Using the metronome” on page 38
Practicing using your recorded song ..........................................“Recording Your Performance” on page 39
Recording
Recording your performance...................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 39
Saving recorded songs to memory .....“Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]” on page 48
“Turning track playback on and off” on page 55
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Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
Settings
Making detailed settings for recording and playback
............................................“Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]” on page 68
Making detailed settings for the metronome
......................................... “Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]” on page 71
Making detailed settings for the voices
................................................................. “Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]” on page 72
Making detailed settings for MIDI ....................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 77
Making detailed settings for the Clavinova.........................................................“Other settings” on page 81
Connecting the Clavinova to other devices
What is MIDI?.....................................................................................“MIDI [MIDI SETTING]” on page 77
Recording your performance..................................................... “AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 56
Raising the volume .....................................................................“AUX OUT [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 56
Outputting other instruments’ sound from the Clavinova.......... “AUX IN [R], [L/L+R] jacks” on page 57
Connecting a computer........................................................ “Connecting a personal computer” on page 58
Assembling
Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova
............................................................. “CLP-970A/970AM/970AC: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 96
Quick solution
What the Clavinova offers............................................................................. “Application Index” on page 11
“Features” on page 14
Returning to the main screen..............................................................................“[EXIT] button” on page 21
Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting
................................................................“Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]” on page 85
Meaning of the messages........................................................................................ “Message List” on page 86
If you have questions about operations and functions
.............................................................................. “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 89
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... “Troubleshooting” on page 92
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Maintenance
Clean the instrument using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well).
Do not use benzine, thinner, detergent, or chemical cloth for cleaning. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber
products on the instrument.
Otherwise, the panel or keys may be discolored or degraded.
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “Precautions” on pages 3-5.
Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other stuff. You can move the unit as it
is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition when you first open the package. Transport the
keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it to the wall and the like.
Included Accessories
“50 greats for the Clavinova” Score Collection
Owner’s Manual
Bench
(included or optional depending on locale)
Reference Booklet
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Features
The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as Yamaha’s original “AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling” tone generation technology for rich, musical
voices, and a special “Graded Hammer” keyboard that provides graded key weight and response throughout the key-
board range. The CLP-970A GrandPiano1 voice features totally new samples painstakingly recorded from a full con-
cert grand piano. The CLP-970A GrandPiano1 voice features five velocity-switched samples (Dynamic Sampling), a
“Soundboard Reverb” (page 31) effect that accurately simulates the resonance of a piano soundboard, “String Reso-
nance” (page 82) that recreates resonance of piano strings, special “Sustain Sampling” (page 82)that samples 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. The CLP-970A comes much closer to
the sound of a true acoustic piano.
The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop-type personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument. (page 16)
PHONES
A set of standard
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private
practice. (page 18)
A
EXTRA
TRACK1SONG SELECTDEMO
FILE
TRACK
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACKS
2
SONG
UPDOWN
REC
START/
STOP
SETTING
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
C
TEMPO
CONTRASTB
MAIN
YES
NO
SPLIT
POINT
EXIT
LEFT
D
Connect an optional
pedal here and assign
one of the various
functions to the pedal.
(page 57)
AUX OUT
L/L+RR
AUX IN
L/L+RR
AUX PEDAL
TO HOST
These jacks allow you to connect
an external tone generator to
reproduce the sound via the
Clavinova’s internal sound system
and speakers. (page 57)
E. PIANO/
PIANO
PIANO/
E. PIANO
MALLET
HARPSI-
BASS
CHORD
ORGAN/
HARPSI/
STRINGS
MALLET
VOICE
Mac MIDI
PC-1 PC-2
HOST SELECT
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
ORGAN
SETTING
CHOIR
VOICE
OTHER
BRILLIANCE
BASS
SETTING
SETTING
EFFECT
Connect the pedal
cord here to use the
Clavinova’s pedals.
(page 58)
MIDI
OUT INTHRU
Connect a MIDI device
here to use various
MIDI functions.
(page 58, 61)
(About MIDI—page 77)
POWER
PEDAL
Connect recording equipment
(such as a cassette tape
recorder) here to record your
performance. (page 56)
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This jack and selector switch allow direct
connection to a personal computer for
sequencing and other music applications.
(page 57-62)
Features
The Clavinova includes 50 preset
songs.
This section enables you to listen to
these songs, practice using a
convenient practice function, record
and play back your performance.
(page 24, 39, 53)
[FILE]
Save recorded songs and
manage song files. (page 48)
[METRONOME]
[DEMO]
Demonstration playback
is available for each
voice. (page 22)
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
SONG SELECTDEMO
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
TRACK
1
STOP
SYNCHRO START
TRACK
2
START/
PAUSE
SONG
Use the
metronome
functions.
(page 38)
EXTRA
FILE
TRACKS
SONG
REC
SETTING
METRONOME
TEMPO
The display allows
accurate control
and operation.
(page 21)
MAIN voice gruop buttons
Select voices from 25 internal sounds
including Grand Piano 1. (page 28)
You can also combine two voices at a
time. (page 33)
A
SETTINGSTART/STOP
UPDOWN
C
[CONTRAST]
Adjust the
brightness of
the display
using this
control.
(page 18)
CONTRASTB
YES
NO
D
[MIDI SETTING]
Make detailed MIDI
settings, such as MIDI
receive/transmit
channels. (page 77)
[REVERB]/
[CHORUS]
Add reverb
(reverberation) and
spread (chorus) to
the sound.
(page 31)
ORGAN
MALLET
E. PIANO/
PIANO
HARPSI-
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
SPLIT
PIANO/
POINT
E. PIANO
BASS
ORGAN/
HARPSI/
STRINGS
MALLET
VOICE
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
EFFECT
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
[MASTER
VOLUME]
Adjust the
volume level
using this
slider.
(page 18)
TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ]
You can shift the pitch
of the entire keyboard
up or down so that the
pitch will match that of
another instrument or
singer, while you play
the same keys.
(page 32)
[SONG SETTING]
Make detailed
settings for song
recording and
playback. (page 68)
TEMPO [DOWN]
[UP]
You can change the
song tempo
(speed).
(page 25, 38, 40, 54)
LEFT voice group buttons/
[SPLIT POINT]
You can play different voices on
the left- and right-hand sections of
the keyboard. (page 35)
[EXIT]
The screen returns to
its main display when
you press this button.
(page 21)
[VOICE
SETTING]
You can make
detailed settings
for tone and
effects.
(page 72)
[OTHER SETTING]
Fine-tune the touch response
and pitch, etc. (page 81)
BRILLIANCE
[ ] [ ]
Adjust the
brightness of
the tone using
these buttons.
(page 30)
CLP-970A 15
Before Using the Clavinova
Key cover
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers
when opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION
Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be
careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s between the cover and the unit.
Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key
cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened and may be nearly impossible to remove. This could
cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
Music stand
To install the music stand:
Hold the upper and bottom sides of the music stand with both hands and insert the peg on the speaker box
into the holes on the rear of the stand.
• The music stand can be removed to allow
placement of a laptop personal computer or
other equipment on top of the instrument.
To remove the music stand:
Lift the music stand slightly, then pull it toward you to remove it.
16 CLP-970A
Before Using the Clavinova
Turning the power on
1. Connect the power cable.
First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of
the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall.
In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in
your area.
The power connector is located on the bottom of the key-
12
board, set back deeply.
(The shape of plug differs
depending on locale.)
WARNING!
Make sure your CLP-970A is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on
the name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the v oltage selector is set for the v oltage in y our area. Connecting the unit to the
wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-970A. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!
The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-970A may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased. (In
some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT modify
the plug provided with the CLP-970A. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Turn on the power to the Clavinova.
Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn the power on.
• The screen located in the center of the front panel and the power indicator located below the left end of the keyboard lights up.
[POWER] switch
Power indicator
Power indicator
If you close the key cover
without turning the power
off, the power indicator
remains lit, indicating that
the power is still on.
TIP
A B
C D
When you turn on the power to the Clavinova, a voice name
appears on the screen.
Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova.
• The screen and the power indicator turn off.
NO YES
CLP-970A 17
Before Using the Clavinova
PHONES
standard stereo phone plug
bottom surface
Optional headphones
HPE-160 Y amaha headphones.
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD.
A B
NO YES
C D
Use this knob.
CONTRAST
EXIT
TERMINOLOGY
CONTRAST:
difference between brightness and darkness
Setting the volume
While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by moving the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the left of
the front panel to the left or right.
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
The level decreases. The level increases.
Do not use the Clavinova at
a high volume level for a
long period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
TERMINOLOGY
MASTER VOLUME:
The volume level of the
entire keyboard sound
TIP
You can also adjust the
[PHONES] output level and
the AUX IN input level using
the [MASTER VOLUME]
slider.
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to
one of the [PHONES] jacks. When
the headphones are plugged into
either of the [PHONES] jacks, the
internal speaker system is automatically shut off.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided.
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in. (If you
are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into
either of these jacks.)
18 CLP-970A
TIP
Basic Operation
19 CLP-970A
CLP-970A 19
Part Names
A
C
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
2
D
E
3 5
TRANSPOSEMAX
SONG SELECTDEMO
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
4 6 0 A
CLP-970
MIN
MASTER VOLUME
C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
B-1A-1
F
CONTRASTB
YES
NO
D
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
SPLIT
POINT
PIANO
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO/
E. PIANO
G I J K N P
7 B
TRACK
TRACK
2
1
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
EXTRA
TRACKS
REC
8
FILE
SONG
SETTING
9 C
EXTRA
FILE
TRACK1SONG SELECTDEMO
TRACK
A
METRONOME
SETTINGSTART/STOP
TRACKS
2
NEW SONG
SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSEMAX
UPDOWN
REC
STOP
START/
SETTING
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
C
TEMPO
SONG
CONTRASTB
PIANO
MAIN
YES
NO
SPLIT
POINT
EXIT
LEFT
D
H
ORGAN
MALLET
HARPSI-
CHORD
HARPSI/
MALLET
METRONOME
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
BASS
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
E. PIANO
MALLET
VOICE
BASS
ORGAN/
STRINGS
VOICE
SETTINGSTART/STOP
UPDOWN
TEMPO
MIDI
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
ORGAN
MALLET
SETTING
CHOIR
\
VOICE
OTHER
BRILLIANCE
BASS
ORGAN/
SETTING
SETTING
STRINGS
EFFECT
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
L M O
CHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/
SETTING
BRILLIANCE
EFFECT
POWER
OTHER
SETTING
1
MIDI
Center “C”
PHONES
Q
Top panel
1 [POWER]..............................................P17
2 [MASTER VOLUME].............................P18
3 [DEMO] ...............................................P22
4 TRANSPOSE [ ] [ ] .......................... P32
5 SONG SELECT [ ] [ ]..........P24, 39, 53
6 SONG BALANCE [ ] [ ]....................P46
7 [TRACK1] [TRACK2] /
[EXTRA TRACKS] ............... P28, 41–46, 55
8 [FILE] ...................................................P48
9 SONG [STOP] /
[START/PAUSE] .......................P24, 40, 54
0 [REC].................................................... P40
A [SONG SETTING] ................................P68
B METRONOME [START/STOP] /
[SETTING]......................................P38, 71
C TEMPO [DOWN] [UP] .......P25, 38, 40, 54
D LCD buttons A [–] [+] / B [– (NO)] [+ (YES)] /
C [–] [+] / D [–] [+]...............................P21
R
S
T
E LCD screen ..........................................P21
F [CONTRAST] knob...............................P18
G [EXIT]...................................................P21
H Voice group buttons for the MAIN
section .................................................P28
I [SPLIT POINT] .....................................P36
J Voice group buttons for the LEFT
section .................................................P35
K [VOICE SETTING] ................................P72
L [REVERB]..............................................P31
M [CHORUS] ............................................P31
N BRILLIANCE [ ] [ ] ...........................P30
O [MIDI SETTING]...................................P77
P [OTHER SETTING] ...............................P81
Q [PHONES] ............................................P18
R Soft pedal ............................................P29
S Sostenuto pedal ..................................P29
T Damper pedal .....................................P29
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Connectors
\
Part Names
U AUX OUT [R] [L/L+R]..........................P56
V AUX IN [R] [L/L+R] .............................P57
W [AUX PEDAL] ......................................P57
X [TO HOST] ..........................................P57
AUX IN
V
L/L+RR
L/L+RR
AUX OUT
U
Panel logos
GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which guarantees that any data conforming to the
standard will play accurately on any GM-compatible
tone generator or synthesizer from any manufacturer.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI
IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play “GM
System Level 1”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A
and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.
Y HOST SELECT ..................................... P57
Z MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU] .................... P58
[ [PEDAL] .............................................. P58
MIDI
OUT INTHRU
Mac MIDI
TO HOST
PC-1 PC-2
HOST SELECT
bottom surface
PEDAL
[
Z
AUX PEDAL
WX Y
XG Format
XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly expands and
improves on the “GM System Level 1” standard with greater voice handling
capacity, expressive control, and effect capability while retaining full compatibility with GM.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST
connector on the CLP-970A to play “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP970A and control it from a connected computer or sequencer.
D LCD buttons
E LCD
Use the LCD button A, B, C, or D to select the contents displayed on the LCD.
Check the screen located in the center of the top panel after every operation. A
voice name appears on the screen when you turn on the power to the unit.
A B
NO YES
C D
G[EXIT] button
When you press this button, the unit returns to the default screen (the screen that indicates a voice
name(s) and is displayed when the power is turned on).
CLP-970A 21
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
The Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups.
Refer to the table below for voice names and corresponding demo songs.
Demonstration tunes
Voice group Tunes Composer
PIANO
E.PIANO/BASS
HARPSICHORD
MALLET
ORGAN
STRINGS/CHOIR
1 4
CLP-970
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
Chanson de l’adieu
Original
Le Coucou
Original
Organ Concerto Op.4 No.2
Original
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
STOP
SYNCHRO START
FILE METRONOME
TRACKS
START/ STOP SETTING
REC
START/
SONG
PAUSE
SETTING
SONG
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
A B
UPDOWN
C D
F.F. Chopin
–
L.C. Daguin
–
G.F. Händel
–
CONTRAST
NO YES
MAIN voice
2 3
group buttons
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
ORGAN/
MALLET
STRINGS
BASS
SPLIT
E. PIANO
POINT
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
3
Procedure
1. Engage the demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode.
The MAIN voice group (upper row) button indicators light up in
sequence.
A B
C D
2. Select a tune and start playback.
Press the voice group button (upper row) of the desired
demonstration tune.
The corresponding voice button indicator lights up and playback
starts. Until you stop playback, the selected tune will be played
repeatedly using different voices (in the following order: PIANO →
E. PIANO/BASS → HARPSICHORD → MALLET → ORGAN →
STRINGS/CHOIR).
4
TERMINOLOGY
Mode:
A mode is a status under
which you can execute a
certain function. In demo
mode, you can play back
demonstration tunes.
NO YES
NOTE
To adjust the volume level of
the demo songs, use the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider.
22 CLP-970A
3. Stop the playback.
Press the button of the voice group being played or the
[STOP] button.
4. Exit from demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] or [EXIT] button to exit from demo
mode.
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes
CLP-970A 23
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
The Clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 24) or
use them for practice (page 26). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the Clavinova” that contains
the scores for 50 piano preset songs.
Playing the 50 piano preset songs
METRONOME [START/STOP]
1
CLP-970
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
Procedure
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
2
3
SONG
FILE METRONOME
TRACKS
START/ STOP SETTING
REC
SONG
SETTING
UPDOWN
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
TEMPO [DOWN] [UP]
A B
C D
NO YES
CONTRAST
4
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
SPLIT
E. PIANO
MALLET
POINT
ORGAN/
STRINGS
CHOIR
BASS
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
1. Select a song.
Press one of the [SONG SELECT] buttons repeatedly to
select the desired piano song from P-001 to P-050.
Song select screen
A B
C D
The song number appears on the display.
2. Play a preset song.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback.
A B
C D
NO YES
the number of measures
NO YES
TERMINOLOGY
Song:
On the Clavinova, performance data is called a
“Song.” This includes demonstration tunes and piano
preset tunes.
TIP
• You can also use the C
[–]/[+] buttons to select a
song after pressing the
[SONG SELECT] button.
• [P-000: NewSong] is a
blank song provided for
you to record your performance. (See page 39.)
• Use the SongRepeat
parameter in the “SONG
SETTING” menu to
select repeat playback of
all songs or repeat playback of a single song.
(See page 70.)
24 CLP-970A
TIP
You can play the keyboard
along with the preset song
playback. You can change the
voice playing on the k eyboard.
Adjusting the tempo
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
You can use the TEMPO [DOWN]/[UP] buttons to adjust the playback
tempo as required. The default tempo (the song’s original tempo) is set when
you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Press either of the SONG SELECT [ ]/[ ] buttons to return to the song
select screen.
A B
NO YES
C D
3. Stop the song playback.
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. To stop playback in the middle of a song,
press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by pressing the
[START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press the button.
Fast forward and rewind
You can perform the following operations in the song select screen:
• Use the B [–]/[+] buttons to move back and forth (rewind and fast forward) through the song while the song is played or stopped.
• Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [–] button during playback to
restart playback from the top of the song.
• Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [+] button during playback to start
playback from the next song.
• Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [–] button while playback is
stopped in the middle of the song to locate the top of the song.
TIP
You can also use the D[–]/[+]
buttons to change the tempo.
NOTE
Resetting the tempo
Whenever you select a new
preset song, the tempo is
automatically reset to the
song’s original value.
4.
Return to the default screen.
Press the [EXIT] button.
TERMINOLOGY
Default screen:
The default screen is a voice
select screen (page 28) that
appears when you turn on
the power to the Clavinova.
CLP-970A
25
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs
The 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and
right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part that is turned off)
on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by [TRACK 1] and the left-hand part is played by [TRACK 2].
1
CLP-970
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
procedure
DEMO SONG SELECT
TRANSPOSE
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
23
TRACKS
REC
SETTING
FILE METRONOME
START/ STOP SETTING
SONG
A B
UPDOWN
C D
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
NO YES
CONTRAST
EXIT
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
E. PIANO
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
SPLIT
POINT
CHORUS MIDI
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
CHOIR
BASS
VOICE
SETTING
1. Turn off the playback part you wish to practice.
After you select a song to practice, press the [TRACK1] or
[TRACK2] button to turn off the corresponding part.
When you first select a song, both [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators light up, indicating that you can play back both parts. When you
press one of the buttons to turn off playback, the corresponding button indicator turns off and the corresponding part playback is muted.
Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles between playback on and off.
2. Start playback and playing.
Press the [START/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play the
part you just turned off.
Starting playback automatically as you start playing the
keyboard (Synchro Start)
You can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This
is called the “Synchro Start” function.
To enter Synchro Start standby mode, press and hold down the
[STOP] button and press the [START/PAUSE] button. The [START/
PAUSE] indicator flashes.
Now play the keyboard. Playback starts simultaneously.
To cancel the Synchro Start function, press the [STOP] button while
the Clavinova is in Synchro Start standby mode.
TIP
You can turn parts on or off,
even during playback.
TERMINOLOGY
Synchro:
Synchronous;occurring at the
same time
26 CLP-970A
3. Stop playback.
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs
When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova
locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in the middle
of a song, press the [STOP] button. You can also pause playback by
pressing the [START/PAUSE] button. Playback stops when you press
the button.
You can also assign a phrase in a song to repeatedly practice that part. Refer to
the [FromToRepeat] option in the “SONG SETTING” menu on page 69.
TIP
Resetting the part playback
Both parts are automatically
turned ON whenever you
select a new song.
CLP-970A 27
Selecting and Playing Voices
Selecting Voices
MAIN voice
CLP-970
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
Procedure
DEMO SONG SELECT
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
TRACKS
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
REC
SETTING
2
FILE METRONOME
START/ STOP SETTING
SONG
A B
UPDOWN
C D
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
CONTRAST
NO YES
PIANO
MAIN
SPLIT
POINT
EXIT
LEFT
E. PIANO/
BASS
PIANO/
E. PIANO
1
group buttons
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
CHORD
HARPSI/
ORGAN/
BASS
MALLET
STRINGS
CHOIR
VOICE
SETTING
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
CHORUS MIDI
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
1. Select a voice group.
Press one of the MAIN voice group buttons (upper row).
2. Select a voice.
Use the A [–]/[+] buttons to select a voice.
V oice group Voice name V oice group Voice name
PIANO
E.PIANO/
BASS
HARPSICHORD
GrandPiano1
GrandPiano2 Marimba
MALLET
E.Piano1 Celesta
E.Piano2
SynthPiano PipeOrganFlute1
WoodBass PipeOrganFlute2
ORGAN
ElectricBass PipeOrganTutti
Bass&Cymbal JazzOrgan
Harpsichord8'
Harpsichord8'+4' SynthStrings
ElectricClavichord SlowStrings
STRINGS/
CHOIR
Vibraphone
PipeOrganPrincipal
Strings
Choir
SlowChoir
Scat
TIP
To learn characteristics of
the voices, listen to demo
songs for each voice group
(page 22). Refer to “Preset
V oice List” on page 93 for
more information on characteristics of each preset voice.
TERMINOLOGY
Voice
On the Clavinova, a voice
means “tone” or “tonal color.”
TIP
You can control the loudness
of a voice by how hard y ou
play the keyboard, although
different playing styles (touch
sensitivities) have little or no
effect with the sound of certain musical instruments.
Refer to “Preset Voice List” on
page 93.
28 CLP-970A
Using the pedals
The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto
pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive
effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
Selecting and Playing Voices
Damper (right) pedal
When you press the damper pedal, the notes
you play have a longer sustain.
When you select Grand Piano 1, pressing the
damper pedal activates the instrument’s special
“Sustain Samples” to accurately recreate the
unique resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s
soundboard and strings.
Sostenuto (center) pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard
and press the sostenuto pedal while holding
the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as
the pedal is held. All subsequent notes will
not sustain.
q
.
q
.
q
.
h
When you press the damper
pedal here, the notes you
play before you release the
pedal have a longer sustain.
q
.
q
.
q
.
h
When you press the sostenuto
pedal here while holding the
note(s), the notes will sustain
as long as you hold the pedal.
TIP
If the damper pedal doesn’t
work, or notes are sustained
even when the pedal is not
pressed, make sure that the
pedal cord is properly
plugged into the PEDAL jack
on the unit (see step 5 on
page 97). Also, make sure
that the RPedal parameter
in the “VOICE SETTING”
menu is set to ON (see page
75).
TIP
You can adjust the depth of
the resonance produced by
the “Sustain Samples” using
the Sustain Sampling Depth
parameter in the “OTHER
SETTING” menu. (See page
82.)
Soft pedal (left)
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes
played while the pedal is pressed. (The soft pedal will not affect notes that are
already playing when it is pressed. Press the pedal immediately before you
play the target notes.)
With the Vibraphone and Jazz Organ voices, this pedal turns vibrato on and
off or toggles the speed of vibrato. (See page 76.)
TIP
You can assign a function to
each pedal via the “R
Pedal”, “M Pedal”, and “L
Pedal” parameters in the
“VOICE SETTING” menu.
(See page 75, 76.)
TIP
The center and left pedals
can also be assigned to
song start/stop operation
(ST ART/P A USE function) via
the “PedalStart/Pause”
parameter in the “OTHER
SETTING” menu (on page
83).
CLP-970A 29
Selecting and Playing Voices
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS]
The Effect function enables you to add expression to the sound. The Clavinova effects include Brilliance,
Reverb, and Chorus.
CLP-970
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
[BRILLIANCE]
DEMO SONG SELECT
NEW SONG
SONG BALANCE
TRANSPOSE
TRACK1TRACK2EXTRA
START/
STOP
PAUSE
SYNCHRO START
SONG
TRACKS
REC
FILE METRONOME
START/ STOP SETTING
SONG
SETTING
A B
UPDOWN
C D
TEMPO VOICE EFFECT
CONTRAST
NO YES
PIANO
E. PIANO/
HARPSI-
MALLET ORGAN STRINGS/
BASS
MAIN
EXIT
LEFT
CHORD
PIANO/
HARPSI/
E. PIANO
MALLET
ORGAN/
STRINGS
SPLIT
POINT
BRILLIANCE [] []
[REVERB] [CHORUS]
CHORUS MIDI
REVERB
BRILLIANCE
SETTING
OTHER
SETTING
CHOIR
BASS
VOICE
SETTING
You can use this control to adjust the brilliance of the tone and change the tonality to suit your preference.
Procedure
Press one of the BRILLIANCE [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select the
desired tonality.
A B
NO YES
C D
Dark.................... Dark tone
Mellow ................ Soft and mellow tone
Normal ............... Standard tone
Bright ................. Bright tone
Metallic............... Sharp metallic tone
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main screen.
You can also use the D [–]/
[+] buttons after you press
one of the [BRILLIANCE]
buttons to select the desired
option.
Normal setting = Normal
Normal setting:
The “Normal setting” refers
to the default setting (factory
setting) obtained when you
first turn on the power to the
Clavinova.
If you select [Bright] or
[Metallic] as the type of brilliance, the volume level will
increase slightly. Under this
condition, if you raise the
[MASTER VOLUME] slider
setting, the sound may
become distorted. In this
case, lower the volume
accordingly.
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TERMINOLOGY
NOTE
30 CLP-970A
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