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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-203 Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s manual owner’s manual cvp-205/205m/203 cvp-205/205m/203.

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    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 thi...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    3 cvp-205/203 precautions please read carefully before proceeding * please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Warning always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire o...

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    Cvp-205/203 4 • before connecting the instrument to other electronic compo- nents, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to mini- mum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and graduall...

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    5 cvp-205/203 thank you for purchasing the yamaha clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Ab...

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Cvp-205/203 6 accessories ■ “music software collection” disk (and music book) (cvp-203 only) this disk features sample songs that you can play back on your clavinova. ■ “50 greats for the piano” disk (and music book) ■ recording disk use this blank disk to save your performance. ■ owner’s manual thi...

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    7 cvp-205/203 • never attempt to remove the disk or turn the power off when the data is being written to the floppy disk. Doing so can damage the disk and possibly the disk drive. Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go; the disk will automatically pop out. When the disk is fully ejected,...

  • Page 8: About The Display Messages

    Cvp-205/203 8 about the display messages a message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation. When such messages appear, simply follow the instructions as shown by pressing the corresponding button. Maintenance clean the instrument using a dry, soft...

  • Page 9: Table of Contents

    9 cvp-205/203 table of contents introduction special message section ................................... 2 precautions .......................................................... 3 about this owner’s manual and data list .............. 5 accessories ......................................................

  • Page 10: Saving and Recalling Custom

    Cvp-205/203 10 song playback ....................... 74 compatible song types ......................................... 74 song playback ........................................................ 75 playing the internal songs........................................75 playing back songs on disk...........

  • Page 11: Using Your Clavinova

    11 cvp-205/203 introduction quick guide basic operations - organizing your data playing the demos voices styles song playback saving and recalling custom panel setups - registration memory editing voices - sound creator recording your performances and creating songs - song creator creating accompani...

  • Page 12: Application Index

    Cvp-205/203 12 application index use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your particular application and situation. Listening listening to the internal songs ................................................................................................................ Page 7...

  • Page 13: Settings

    13 cvp-205/203 using a microphone (cvp-205 only) connecting the microphone.............. ”connecting the microphone or guitar (mic./line in jack)” on page 144 settings registering panel setups...............................................................................................................

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    Cvp-205/203 14 min style acmp max auto fillin power on off master volume fade in / out metronome start stop ots link break intro song extra tracks (style) track 2 (l) track 1 (r) rec top start / stop rew ff repeat guide new song tempo sync.Start reset main tap tempo transpose reset ending / rit. Syn...

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    15 cvp-205/203 cvp-205 5 6 7 8 exit back next f g h i j voice part on / off layer left lcd contrast enter data entry voice effect reverb voice piano & harpsi. Brass music finder piano dsp variation harmony / echo mono left hold e.Piano organ & accordion percussion guitar bass woodwind strings choir ...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Clavinova

    Cvp-205/203 16 setting up the clavinova ■ 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. Caution hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it u...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On

    17 cvp-205/203 connect the power cord. 1 insert the plugs at the ends of the cord, one into the ac inlet on the clavinova, and the other into a standard ac outlet. In some areas, a plug adapter may be provided to match the pin configuration of the ac wall outlets in your area. (the shape of plug dif...

  • Page 18: Panel Controls and Terminals

    Cvp-205/203 18 panel controls and terminals power [on / off] button (power)................................................ P. 17 metronome [start / stop] button (metronome) ............................. P. 51 master volume [master volume] dial...................................................... P...

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    19 cvp-205/203 [variation] button ............................................................. P. 58 [harmony / echo] button ................................................ P. 59 [mono] button ..................................................................... P. 59 [left hold] button .............

  • Page 20: Playing The Demos

    Quick guide 20 quick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing the demos the clavinova features an extensive variety of demo songs, that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its dynamic rhythms and styles. What’s more, there’s a special selection of demo functions. These tak...

  • Page 21: Song Playback

    Song playback quick guide 21 song playback here’s where all of the amazing voices, effects, rhythms, styles and other sophisticated features of the clavinova come together — in songs! As you heard in the demos, the clavinova contains many built-in recordings. But there’s more. On the cvp-203, check ...

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    Song playback quick guide 22 2 press the [a] button to call up the song open display. If the main screen is not displayed, press the [direct access] button followed by the [exit] button. 3 preset only press the [a] button to select the preset songs (song book; cvp-205 only) folder. Press the [back] ...

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    Song playback quick guide 23 4 press one of the [a] to [j] buttons to select a song file. 5 press the song [start/stop] button to start playback. 6 while the song is playing, try using the mute function to turn certain instrument channels off or on — letting you craft dynamic arrangements on the fly...

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    Song playback quick guide 24 7 finally, take the producer’s seat and try your hand at mixing. These balance controls let you adjust the levels of the individual parts — the song, the style, your singing (cvp-205 only), and your playing. 1) press the [balance] button. 2) press the [1 - 8 ▲▼ ] button ...

  • Page 25: Playing Voices

    Playing voices quick guide 25 playing voices the clavinova features a stunning variety of over 800 dynamic, rich and realistic voices. Try playing some of these voices now and hear what they can do for your music. Here, you’ll learn how to select individual voices, combine two voices in a layer, and...

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    Playing voices quick guide 26 3 select a voice. 4 play the voices. Naturally, you can play the voice yourself from the keyboard, but you can also have the clavinova demonstrate the voice for you. Simply press the [8 ▲ ] button from the display above, and a demo of the voice plays automatically. Play...

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    Playing voices quick guide 27 playing different voices with the left and right hands 1 press the voice part on/off [left] button to turn the left part on. 2 press the [h] button to select the left part. 3 select a voice group. Here, we’ll select the “strings” group — so that you can play rich, orche...

  • Page 28: Playing Styles

    Playing styles quick guide 28 playing styles the clavinova has a huge variety of musical “styles” that you can call upon to back up your own performance. They give you anything from a simple, yet effective piano backing or percussion accompaniment to a full band or orchestra. Playing a style 1 press...

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    Playing styles quick guide 29 3 turn acmp on. The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “auto accompaniment” section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected style. 4 turn sync.Start on. 5 ...

  • Page 30: Style Sections

    Playing styles quick guide 30 style sections each style in the auto accompaniment is made up of “sections.” since each section is a rhythmic variation of the basic style, you can use them to add spice to your performance and mix up the beats — while you’re playing. Intros, endings, main patterns, an...

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    Playing styles quick guide 31 8 press the [auto fill in] button to add a fill-in, if necessary. Fill-in patterns play automatically between each change in the main sections. 9 press the [ending] button. This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the style automatically stops. ...

  • Page 32: One Touch Setting

    Playing styles quick guide 32 one touch setting one touch setting is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (voice number, etc.) for the currently selected style, with the touch of a single button. This is a wonderful way to instantly reconf...

  • Page 33: Music Finder

    Music finder quick guide 33 music finder if you want to play in a certain song but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient music finder can help you out. Simply select the song name from the music finder and the cvp-205/203 automatically makes all appropriate p...

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    Music finder quick guide 34 searching the music finder records the music finder is also equipped with a convenient search function that lets you enter a song title or keyword — and instantly call up all the records that match your search criteria. 1 press the [music finder] button. 2 press the [i] b...

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    Music finder quick guide 35 7 select a record (see step #2 on page 33) and play along with the style playback. Press the [exit] button to return to the main display. You can also create your own music finder setups and save them to floppy disk (pages 39 and 45). In this way, you can expand your musi...

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    Playing and practicing with the songs quick guide 36 playing and practicing with the songs playing along with the clavinova in this section, try using the clavinova’s song playback features to cancel or mute the right-hand melody while you play the part yourself. It’s like having a very talented and...

  • Page 37: Recording

    Playing and practicing with the songs quick guide 37 recording the clavinova lets you record, too — quickly and easily. Try out the quick recording feature now and capture your keyboard performance. 1 - 3 select a voice for recording. Use the same operations as in “playing a voice” on pages 25, 26. ...

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    Playing and practicing with the songs quick guide 38 mastering your favorite songs the clavinova has several very useful practice features that help learn and master recorded songs. Here, you’ll try out the follow lights function, and use the special guide lamps to help you play the right notes. 1 -...

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    39 cvp-205/203 basic operations — organizing your data the cvp-205/203 utilizes a variety of data types — including voices, accompaniment styles, songs and registration memory settings. Much of this data is already programmed and contained in the cvp-205/203; you can also create and edit your own da...

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    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 40 example — open/save display for voice each open/save display consists of preset, user, and floppy disk drive pages. Back next preset drive the files that are pre- programmed and installed internally to the cvp-205/203 are kept here. Preset files...

  • Page 41: Selecting Files and Folders

    Basic operations — organizing your data 41 cvp-205/203 select a file shown in the display. In this example, we’ll select a voice file. First, press the voice [piano & harpsi] button to call up the display containing the files. This display (“open/save” display) is typical of those used to call up an...

  • Page 42: Naming Files/folders

    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 42 naming files/folders you can assign names to files and folders. Any file/folder in the user and floppy disk sections can be named or renamed. Execute the following steps when there is data in the user drive. If there are preset files/folders you...

  • Page 43: Moving Files/folders

    Basic operations — organizing your data 43 cvp-205/203 moving files/folders you can move files and folders as desired, for organizing your data. Any file/folder in the user and floppy disk sections can be moved, using the cut-and-paste operation described below. E nd 1 press the [2 ▼ ] (cut) button ...

  • Page 44: Copying Files/folders

    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 44 copying files/folders you can also copy files and folders as desired, for organizing your data. Any file/folder in the preset , user and floppy disk sections can be copied, using the copy-and-paste operation described below. Deleting files/folde...

  • Page 45: Saving Files

    Basic operations — organizing your data 45 cvp-205/203 saving files this operation lets you save the data (such as song and voice) you created in current memory (page 40) to files. The files can be saved only to the user and floppy disk drives. If the open/save display for the type of data you wish ...

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    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 46 entering characters the instructions that follow show you how to enter characters in naming your files and folders. The method is much the same as inputting names and numbers to your cell phone. 1 move the cursor to the desired position by using...

  • Page 47: Using The [Data Entry] Dial

    Basic operations — organizing your data 47 cvp-205/203 changing the icon you can also change the icon that appears at the left of the file name. Call up the icon select display by pressing the [1 ▼ ] (icon) button from the character input display (page 46). Select the desired icon by using the [a] -...

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    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 48 with the convenient direct access function, you can instantly call up the desired display — with just a single additional button press. Press the [direct access] button and a message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate ...

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    Basic operations — organizing your data 49 cvp-205/203 direct access chart operation: [direct access] button + button listed below corresponding lcd display and function see pages style [acmp] function chord fingering fingering type selection 131 [break] mixing console (style part) volume/voice voic...

  • Page 50: Help Messages

    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 50 the help messages give you explanations and descriptions of all the main functions and features of the cvp-205/203. Help messages min style acmp max auto fillin power on off master volume fade in / out metronome start stop ots link break intro s...

  • Page 51: Using The Metronome

    Basic operations — organizing your data 51 cvp-205/203 the metronome provides a click sound, giving you an accurate tempo guide when you practice, or letting you hear and check how a specific tempo sounds. The metronome starts by pressing the metronome [start/stop] button. Adjust the tempo by using ...

  • Page 52: Tap Tempo

    Basic operations — organizing your data cvp-205/203 52 tap tempo this useful feature lets you tap out the tempo for a song or an accompaniment style. Simply tap the [tap tempo] button at the desired speed, and the tempo of the song or the accompaniment style changes to match your tapping. ■ tempo in...

  • Page 53: Reference

    53 cvp-205/203 reference playing the demos the cvp-205/203 is an extraordinarily versatile and sophisticated instrument, featuring a wide variety of dynamic voices and rhythms, plus a wealth of advanced functions. Three different types of demo songs have been specially prepared showcasing the stunni...

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    Playing the demos cvp-205/203 54 exit 4 relevant explanations are shown in the display. E nd return to the main screen. Back next f g h i j voice part on / off layer left enter data entry this example shows the voices in the function demo. 3 for the function demos, an introduction screen appears in ...

  • Page 55: Voices

    55 cvp-205/203 voices the cvp-205/203 gives you an enormous selection of authentic voices, including various keyboard instruments, strings and brass — and many, many more. Min style acmp max auto fillin power on off master volume fade in / out metronome start stop ots link break intro song extra tra...

  • Page 56: One-Touch Piano Play

    Voices cvp-205/203 56 one-touch piano play this convenient, easy-to-use feature completely and automatically reconfigures the entire cvp-205/203 for optimum piano performance. No matter what settings you’ve made from the panel, you can instantly call up the piano settings by a single button press. P...

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    Voices 57 cvp-205/203 the cvp-205/203 lets you set three voices for simultaneous play: main, layer, and left. By effectively combining these three, you can create richly textured, multi-instrument setups for your performance. Playing a layer of two voices playing two voices separately — on the left ...

  • Page 58: Applying Voice Effects

    Voices cvp-205/203 58 left — setting separate voices for the left and right sections of the keyboard this section of the panel lets you add a variety of effects to the voices you play on the keyboard. ■ reverb reverb is an effect that recreates the acoustic ambiance of a performance space — anything...

  • Page 59: Using The Pedals

    Voices 59 cvp-205/203 ■ harmony/echo this control adds harmony or echo effects to the voices played on the right hand section of the keyboard (page 135). ■ mono this control determines whether the voice is played monophonically (only one note at a time) or polyphonically for each part (main/layer/le...

  • Page 60: Styles

    Cvp-205/203 60 styles the cvp-205/203 features styles (accompaniment patterns) in a variety of different musical genres including pops, jazz, latin and dance. To use it, all you have to do is play the chords with your left hand as you perform and the selected accompaniment style (style) matching you...

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    Styles 61 cvp-205/203 style acmp sync.Stop sync.Start start / stop style acmp auto fillin ots link break intro main ending / rit. Sync.Stop sync.Start start / stop a b c d style acmp auto fillin ots link break intro main ending / rit. A b c d sync.Stop sync.Start start / stop auto accompaniment sect...

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    Styles cvp-205/203 62 playing a style’s rhythm channels only adjusting the volume balance/channel muting style acmp auto fillin ots link break intro main ending / rit. Sync.Stop sync.Start start / stop a b c d rhythm starts. 1 select a style (page 60). The rhythm channels are part of the styles. Eac...

  • Page 63: Chord Fingerings

    Styles 63 cvp-205/203 the style playback can be controlled by the chords you play in the keys to the left of the split point. There are 7 types of fingerings as described below. Go to the chord fingering page (page 131), and select the chord fingerings. The page shows how to play chords with your le...

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    Styles cvp-205/203 64 * only this voicing (inversion) is recognized. Other chords not marked with an asterisk can be played in any inversion. Chord name [abbreviation] normal voicing display for root “c” major [m] 1 - 3 - 5 c ninth [9] 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 c9 sixth [6] 1 - (3) - 5 - 6 c6 sixth ninth [6 9 ]...

  • Page 65: Arranging The Style Pattern

    Styles 65 cvp-205/203 the cvp-205/203 features various types of auto accompaniment sections that allow you to vary the arrangement of the style. They are: intro, main, break and ending. By switching among them as you play, you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional-sounding arrang...

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    Styles cvp-205/203 66 stopping the style playback while releasing keys (sync. Stop) when the synchro stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback will stop completely when all keys in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard are released. Accompaniment playback will start again as soon as ...

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    Styles 67 cvp-205/203 selecting intro and ending types (intro/ending) playing fill-in patterns automatically when changing accompaniment sections — auto fill in d e select a intro select a ending 3 play the style using the intro or ending section (page 30, 31). 1 2 to call up the [main] dis- play, f...

  • Page 68: (One Touch Setting)

    Styles cvp-205/203 68 the convenient one touch setting function makes it easy for you to select voices and effects that are appropriate to the style you’re playing. Each preset style has four pre-programmed panel setups that you can select by pressing a single button. Appropriate panel setting for t...

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    Styles 69 cvp-205/203 automatically changing one touch settings with the sections — ots link the convenient ots (one touch setting) link function lets you automatically have one touch settings change when you select a different main section (a - d). Registering the panel controls in one touch settin...

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    Styles cvp-205/203 70 the music finder feature lets you instantly call up the appropriate settings for the instrument — including voice, style, and one touch settings — simply by selecting the desired song title. If you want to play a certain song but don’t know which style and voice settings would ...

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    Styles 71 cvp-205/203 searching the ideal setups — music finder search you can search the record by music title or keywords. The results appears in the display. ■ [a] music searches by music or song title. Press this button to call up the display for inputting the song title. When you enter the song...

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    Styles cvp-205/203 72 editing records — music finder record edit from this display, you can call up existing records and edit them to suit your preferences. You can even use this to create your own music finder records. ■ [a] music selects the music or song title for editing. Press the button to cal...

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    Styles 73 cvp-205/203 ■ [j] new record registers a new record. The smallest available empty record number is used for registering. When you press this button, a message appears prompting you to execute, abort or cancel the operation. Yes .................. Press this to register the record and close...

  • Page 74: Song Playback

    Cvp-205/203 74 song playback here you’ll learn how to play back songs. Songs include the internal songs of the instrument, performances you’ve recorded yourself using the recording functions (page 93), and commercially available song data. You can use this highly versatile feature in a variety of wa...

  • Page 75: Playing The Internal Songs

    Song playback 75 cvp-205/203 playing the internal songs song playback back back rec top start / stop rew ff repeat guide new song sync.Start e nd 2 -2 open a folder and select a song to be played back. 2 -1 select the preset tab with the [back] button. You can enable the synchro start for the song b...

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    Song playback cvp-205/203 76 simultaneously playing a song and an accompaniment style when playing back a song and an accompaniment style at the same time, channels 9 - 16 of the song data are replaced with accompaniment style channels — allowing you to use the auto accompaniment styles and features...

  • Page 77: Playing Back Songs On Disk

    Song playback 77 cvp-205/203 playing back songs on disk insert the disk into the drive. The method for playing back is the same as in the “playing the internal songs” instructions (page 75), except that you should select floppy disk page in the song display. Other playback-related operations ■ repea...

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    Song playback cvp-205/203 78 this feature lets you mute certain parts of the song (track1, track2, extra tracks), and play back only those parts you want to hear. For example, if you want to practice the melody of a song, you can mute just the right-hand part and play that part yourself. This featur...

  • Page 79: Practice Functions

    Song playback 79 cvp-205/203 these fun features make it easy to learn new music. The key guide lamps indicate the notes you should play, when you should play them, and how long you should hold them down. Also, when you sing and play along with a song using a connected microphone (cvp-205 only), the ...

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    Song playback cvp-205/203 80 practicing music with the guide functions selects the specific practice function. Turns the key guide lamps on/off. Determines the timing by which the key guide lamps light. Just ..... The guide lamp lights in time with the music, at the same time you should play the app...

  • Page 81

    Song playback 81 cvp-205/203 with this feature, you can have the notation automatically shown on the display as the song plays. This can be used with your own recordings as well as the internal demo songs. Displaying music notation — score (cvp-205 only) 1 select the desired song (page 75, 77). Enab...

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    Song playback cvp-205/203 82 detailed settings for notation ■ [1 ▲▼ ] left ch/[2 ▲▼ ] right ch this determines the left channel (channel for the left-hand part) and right channel (channel for the right-hand part). This setting returns to auto when a different song is selected. Auto ....................

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    Song playback 83 cvp-205/203 ■ [6 ▲▼ ] note name when [note name] is set to on, the note name and solfeggio name (do, re, mi, etc.) are indicated. Abc ................. Note names are indicated as letters (c, d, e, f, g, a, b). Fixed do .......... Note names are indicated in solfeggio and differ dep...

  • Page 84: Displaying The Lyrics

    Song playback cvp-205/203 84 this function lets you display the lyrics while the song is playing back — making it easy to sing along with your performance or song playback. * microphone input is available only on the cvp-205. Displaying the lyrics 1 select the desired song (page 75, 77). 3 the conte...

  • Page 85

    85 cvp-205/203 saving and recalling custom panel setups — registration memory registration memory is a powerful feature that lets you set up the clavinova just as you want — selecting specific voices, styles, effect settings etc. — and save your custom panel setup for future recall. Then, when you n...

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    Saving and recalling custom panel setups — registration memory cvp-205/203 86 saving your registration memory setups the settings registered to the registration memory [1]-[8] buttons are saved as a single file. Registration edit display the contents of the current registration memory bank (regist.)...

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    Saving and recalling custom panel setups — registration memory 87 cvp-205/203 you can recall all of the panel settings you’ve made — or only those you specifically want or need. For example, if you de-select “style” in the registration memory display, you can keep the currently selected style even w...

  • Page 88: Operation

    Cvp-205/203 88 editing voices — sound creator the cvp-205/203 has a sound creator feature that allows you to create your own voices by editing some parameters of the existing voices. Once you’ve created a voice, you can save it as a user voice for future recall. • the voice can be edited in realtime...

  • Page 89: Sound Creator Parameters

    Editing the voice — sound creator 89 cvp-205/203 sound creator parameters the following parameters are linked to the ones in each display. Piano determines the parameters unique to piano sounds, such as tuning curve or sustain sampling. This page is available only when the natural piano voice is sel...

  • Page 90

    Editing the voice — sound creator cvp-205/203 90 piano (piano voice has been selected) the explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. Common the explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. Sound (regular voice only) the explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. These controls are used to...

  • Page 91

    Editing the voice — sound creator 91 cvp-205/203 ■ filter filter settings determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. ■ eg the eg (envelope generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you reproduce many sound cha...

  • Page 92

    Editing the voice — sound creator cvp-205/203 92 effect the explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. Harmony the explanations here apply to step #3 on page 88. The parameters are the same as for harmony/echo display of function. For details, see page 136. Determines the effect type (reverb/ ch...

  • Page 93: — Song Creator

    93 cvp-205/203 recording your performances and creating songs — song creator with these powerful yet easy-to-use song creating features, you can record your own keyboard performances and store them for future recall. Several different recording methods are available: quick recording (page 94), which...

  • Page 94: Quick Recording

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 94 this is the easiest recording method — perfect for quickly recording and playing back a piano song you’re practicing, so you can check your progress. ■ play back your new song to play back the performance you just recorded, ...

  • Page 95: Multi Recording

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 95 cvp-205/203 this lets you record a song with several different instrument sounds on up to sixteen channels, and create the sound of a full band or orchestra. The structure of the channels and parts are shown in the chart below. About th...

  • Page 96

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 96 3 select the part you want to assign to the channel to be recorded. This determines which of the keyboard-played parts (main/layer/left) and the accompaniment style parts (rhythm 1/2, bass, etc.) are recorded to the recordin...

  • Page 97: Operation

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 97 cvp-205/203 this method lets you create a song by entering notes one by one, without having to perform them in real time. This is also convenient for recording the chords and the melody separately. Operation recording individual notes —...

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    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 98 ■ measure/beat/clock ■ velocity the table below shows the available settings and the corresponding velocity values. ■ gate time the following settings are available: normal ....................... 80% tenuto ...................

  • Page 99

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 99 cvp-205/203 recording melodies — step record (note) in this section, we’ll show you how to use step recording by guiding you through this actual music example, shown at right. The operations here apply to step 6 on page 98. ■ play back ...

  • Page 100: Record (Chord)

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 100 recording chord changes for the auto accompaniment — step record (chord) the chord step recording feature makes it possible to record auto accompaniment chord changes one at a time with precise timing. Since the changes don...

  • Page 101

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 101 cvp-205/203 ■ play back the newly created chord progression use the [c] ( ) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the song, and press the song [start/stop] button to hear the newly entered notes. To actually enter the recorded ...

  • Page 102: Punching In/out — Rec Mode

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 102 from this display you can set up how recording is started and stopped for either quick recording or multi recording. To call up these settings, select the rec mode display by using the [back][next] button, after performing ...

  • Page 103: Editing A Recorded Song

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 103 cvp-205/203 whether you’ve recorded a song using quick recording, multi recording, or step recording, you can use the editing features to change the song data. Editing channel-related parameters — channel calling up the operations here...

  • Page 104

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 104 delete this lets you delete recorded data in the specified channel. Mix this function lets you mix the data of two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to an...

  • Page 105

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 105 cvp-205/203 channel transpose this allows you to transpose the recorded data of individual channels up or down by a maximum of two octaves in semitone increments. Set up you can change the initial settings of the song — such as voice, ...

  • Page 106

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 106 editing note events — 1 - 16 from this display, you can edit individual note events (see below). Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. Use the [back] / [next] buttons to call up the display below. Note even...

  • Page 107

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator 107 cvp-205/203 editing chord events — chd from this display, you can edit the chord events you’ve recorded to the song. Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. Use the [back] / [next] buttons to call up the display below. W...

  • Page 108: Inputting and Editing Lyrics

    Recording your performances and creating songs— song creator cvp-205/203 108 inputting and editing lyrics this convenient function lets you enter the song name and the lyrics for the song. It also lets you change or correct already existing lyrics. For more information on lyric events, see the chart...

  • Page 109

    109 cvp-205/203 creating accompaniment styles — style creator this powerful feature lets you create your own original styles, which can then be used for auto accompaniment — just as with the preset styles. About creating accompaniment styles the chart at right shows the basic parts (or “channels”) t...

  • Page 110: Style File Format

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator cvp-205/203 110 style file format the style file format (sff) combines all of yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single unified format. By using the edit functions, you can take full advantage of the sff format and freely create your own styles....

  • Page 111: Realtime Recording — Basic

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator 111 cvp-205/203 you can use the realtime recording features to create your own accompaniment style — either from scratch or based on the preset accompaniment data. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. Realtime recording — basic rec .... Chann...

  • Page 112: Step Recording

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator cvp-205/203 112 with this method, you can create a style pattern by entering notes and other data individually, without having to perform them in real time. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. The actual recording process is the same as in s...

  • Page 113

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator 113 cvp-205/203 this convenient function lets you combine accompaniment elements — such as rhythm, bass, and chord patterns — from existing styles, and use them to create your own original accompaniment styles. The operations here apply to step 4 on page...

  • Page 114

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator cvp-205/203 114 change the rhythmic feel — groove and dynamics these versatile features give you a wide variety of tools for changing the rhythmic feel of your created accompaniment style. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. ■ groove groove ...

  • Page 115

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator 115 cvp-205/203 ■ dynamics dynamics parameters accent type selects the type of accent. Strength determines how strongly the selected accent type (above) will be applied. The higher the value, the stronger the effect. Expand/compress expands or compresses...

  • Page 116: Editing The Channel Data

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator cvp-205/203 116 editing the channel data in this display, there are five different channel-related edit functions, including quantize, for editing the recorded accompaniment style data. The operations here apply to step 4 on page 110. ■ quantize refer to...

  • Page 117

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator 117 cvp-205/203 making style file format settings —parameter this display provides a variety of style controls— such as determining how the pitch and sound of the recorded style change when playing the chords in the left-hand range of the keyboard. For d...

  • Page 118

    Creating accompaniment styles — style creator cvp-205/203 118 • ntt (note transposition table) this sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. Six transposition types are available. Bypass no transposition. Melody suitable for melody line transposition. Use this for melody channels su...

  • Page 119: — Mixing Console

    119 cvp-205/203 adjust the volume balance and changing voices — mixing console set up just like a real mixing console, this display gives you comprehensive control over the sound. You can call up additional basic mixing controls by using the [balance] button and the [channel on/off] button (page 62)...

  • Page 120

    Adjust the volume balance and changing voices — mixing console cvp-205/203 120 the operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. Setting the level balance and voice — volume/voice sound creator digital recording mixing console balance part part channel on / off digital studi...

  • Page 121

    Adjust the volume balance and changing voices — mixing console 121 cvp-205/203 the operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. Portamento time ............When the part is set to mono (page 59, 90),...

  • Page 122: Adjusting The Effects

    Adjust the volume balance and changing voices — mixing console cvp-205/203 122 the operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 119. Adjusting the effects there are three effect sec- tions: reverb, chorus, and dsp (which contains a vari- ety of effect types). These are available...

  • Page 123

    Adjust the volume balance and changing voices — mixing console 123 cvp-205/203 effect block block parts characteristics number of user effect reverb 1 (for regular voices) all parts reproduces the warm ambience of playing in a concert hall or jazz club. 3 reverb 2 (for natural voices) all parts exce...

  • Page 124: Effect Structure

    Adjust the volume balance and changing voices — mixing console cvp-205/203 124 effect structure the cvp-205/203 features the following digital effect systems, which can be applied independently for the natural voices (page 89) and the regular voices (page 89). The effect type, depth, and various par...

  • Page 125: Operation

    125 cvp-205/203 making global and other important settings — function the function mode gives you access to various advanced functions related to the instrument as a whole. These sophisticated functions let you customize the clavinova to your own musical needs and preferences. Adjusting the pitch an...

  • Page 126

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 126 making settings for the pedals and keyboard — controller ■ pedal (page 131) these settings determine how the connected pedals (including foot controllers and footswitches) are used. They can be assigned to a variety of functions, ...

  • Page 127

    Making global and other important settings — function 127 cvp-205/203 the explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Tuning the overall pitch — master tune selecting a scale — scale tune fine tuning the pitch/selecting a scale — master tune/scale tune hz (hertz) this unit of me...

  • Page 128

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 128 scale ■ equal temperament the pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly used tuning in music today. ■ pure major/pure minor these tunings...

  • Page 129

    Making global and other important settings — function 129 cvp-205/203 the explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Setting song-related parameters — song settings quick start on some commercially avail- able song data, certain set- tings related to the song (such as voice sel...

  • Page 130: And Split Point

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 130 the explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Setting auto accompaniment-related parameters — style setting and split point setting auto accompaniment-related parameters — style setting, split point, and cho...

  • Page 131

    Making global and other important settings — function 131 cvp-205/203 setting the fingering method — chord fingering this determines how the notes you play on the keyboard indicate or play the chords of the accompaniment. To learn how to play certain chords, use the convenient chord tutor function (...

  • Page 132

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 132 pedal-controllable functions * for best results, use the optional yamaha fc7 foot controller. The parameters below correspond to buttons [2 ▲▼ ] - [8 ▲▼ ] , and their availability depends on the selected control type. For example,...

  • Page 133

    Making global and other important settings — function 133 cvp-205/203 changing the touch sensitivity and transpose — keyboard/panel keyboard touch the touch feature lets you control the volume of the voices by your playing strength. These settings allow you to customize the keyboard’s touch response...

  • Page 134: Registration Sequence

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 134 the explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Specifying the order for calling up registration memory presets — registration sequence you can save your custom panel settings to the registration memory preset...

  • Page 135: Setting Harmony and Echo

    Making global and other important settings — function 135 cvp-205/203 changing the automatically selected voice settings — voice set when changing voices (selecting a voice file), the settings best matching the voice — the same as those set in the sound creator — are always and automatically called ...

  • Page 136

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 136 about the harmony types when a normal harmony type (“standard duet” through “strum”) is selected when “multi assign” is selected multi assign automatically assigns notes played simultaneously on the right-hand section of the keybo...

  • Page 137: Setting The Midi Parameters

    Making global and other important settings — function 137 cvp-205/203 in this section, you can make midi-related settings for the instrument. These settings can be stored all together from the user display, for future recall. For general information and details about midi, see “what is midi?” (page ...

  • Page 138

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 138 clock, transmit clock, receive transpose, start/stop ■ clock determines whether the cvp-205/203 is controlled by its own internal clock or a midi clock signal received from an external device. “internal” is the normal clock settin...

  • Page 139

    Making global and other important settings — function 139 cvp-205/203 receiving midi data — receive midi receive parts setting root note channels — root the note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to “on” are recognized as the root notes in the accompaniment section. The root notes will ...

  • Page 140: Tap — Config 1

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 140 the explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 125. Making settings for fade in/out, metronome, parameter lock, and tap — config 1 fade in time, fade out time, fade out hold time these determine how long it takes ...

  • Page 141: Indication — Config 2

    Making global and other important settings — function 141 cvp-205/203 parameter lock this function is used to “lock” the specified parameters so that they can only be changed directly via the panel controls — in other words, instead of via registration memory, one touch setting, music finder, or son...

  • Page 142

    Making global and other important settings — function cvp-205/203 142 copying and formatting disks — disk • copying cannot be done between a 2dd disk and 2hd disk. When copying, make sure both disk are the same type. • depending on the amount of data contained in the original source disk, you may ha...

  • Page 143: System Reset

    Making global and other important settings — function 143 cvp-205/203 entering your name and language preference — owner restoring the factory-programmed settings of the cvp-205/203 — system reset this operation lets you restore the cvp-205/203 to its original factory settings. These settings includ...

  • Page 144: Using The Headphones

    Cvp-205/203 144 using your clavinova with other devices 1 using the headphones (phones jacks). To use headphones, connect them to one of the phones jacks (standard 1/4" phone jacks) located on the under- side of the keyboard. You can also determine whether or not the internal stereo speaker system i...

  • Page 145: 345

    Using your clavinova with other devices 145 cvp-205/203 345 connecting audio & video devices you can connect the clavinova to a wide range of audio equipment by using the aux in and aux out jacks, which are located at the bottom left of the instrument. Connect as shown in the illustrations below usi...

  • Page 146: Using The Pedal (Footswitch)

    Using your clavinova with other devices cvp-205/203 146 6 using the pedal (footswitch) or foot controller (aux pedal jack) by connecting an optional foot controller (such as the fc7) to the aux pedal jack, you can control any one of a variety of important functions with your foot — such as dynamical...

  • Page 147

    Using your clavinova with other devices 147 cvp-205/203 using the to host terminal connect the serial port of the personal computer (rs- 232c terminal or rs-422 terminal) to the to host terminal of the cvp-205/203. For the connection cable, use the appropriate cable below (sold separately) that matc...

  • Page 148: What’S Midi?

    Using your clavinova with other devices cvp-205/203 148 using the usb terminal on your computer with a usb/midi interface (ux256/ux96, etc.) connect the ux256/ux96 and the computer with a usb cable. Install the included ux256/ux96 driver to the computer, and connect the ux256/ux96 to the cvp-205/ 20...

  • Page 149

    Using your clavinova with other devices 149 cvp-205/203 the “controller” and “tone generator” in the illustration above are equivalent to the piano in our acoustic example. Here, the player’s performance on the keyboard is captured as midi song data (see illustration below). In order to record the a...

  • Page 150: What You Can Do With Midi

    Using your clavinova with other devices cvp-205/203 150 midi channels midi performance data is assigned to one of sixteen midi channels. Using these channels, 1 - 16, the performance data for sixteen different instrument parts can be simultaneously sent over one midi cable. Think of the midi channel...

  • Page 151: Data Compatibility

    Using your clavinova with other devices 151 cvp-205/203 data compatibility this section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other midi devices can playback the data recorded by cvp-205/203, and whether or not the cvp-205/203 can playback commercially available song data or...

  • Page 152: Voice Allocation Format

    Using your clavinova with other devices cvp-205/203 152 voice allocation format with midi, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” the numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.” voices may not play back as expected unles...

  • Page 153

    153 cvp-205/203 cvp-205/205m: keyboard stand assembly caution ■ be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. ■ assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. ■ be sure to use the corr...

  • Page 154

    Cvp-205/205m: keyboard stand assembly cvp-205/203 154 6 connect the speaker cord. 1 before connecting the speaker cord, remove the vinyl tie attaching the speaker cord to the front panel. 2 insert the speaker cord plug into the connector, with the plug’s tab facing the rear. 7 connect the pedal cord...

  • Page 155

    155 cvp-205/203 cvp-203: keyboard stand assembly caution ■ be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. ■ assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. ■ be sure to use the correct s...

  • Page 156

    Cvp-203: keyboard stand assembly cvp-205/203 156 5 fix the main unit. 1 center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left and right sides. 2 use 6x16 mm short screws to secure the main unit from the front. 6 connect the pedal cord. 7 set the voltage selector and connect the power cord. Vol...

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting

    157 cvp-205/203 troubleshooting problem possible cause and solution • the clavinova does not turn on; there is no power. Make sure that the clavinova has been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the ac socket on the clavinova, and the male plug into a proper ac outlet (page 17)...

  • Page 158

    Troubleshooting cvp-205/203 158 • auto accompaniment chords are recognized regardless of the split point or where chords are played on the keyboard. This is normal if the fingering mode is set to “full keyboard” or “ai full keyboard.” if either of these is selected, chords are recognized over the en...

  • Page 159: Specifications

    159 cvp-205/203 specifications : available model name cvp-205 cvp-203 sound source awm dynamic stereo sampling display 320 ✕ 240 dots backlit graphic lcd keyboard 88 keys (a-1 - c7) voice polyphony (max) 96 64 voice selection 308 voices + 480 xg voices + 16 drum kits regular voice 287 sweet voice 8 ...

  • Page 160

    Specifications cvp-205/203 160 * specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha corp. Reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same i...

  • Page 161: Index

    161 cvp-205/203 index numerics 1 - 16 ................................................................................. 106 [1 ▲▼ ] - [8 ▲▼ ] buttons ........................................... 18, 39–46 a [a] - [j] buttons............................................................... 18, 41 access...

  • Page 162

    Index cvp-205/203 162 e echo .......................................................................... 59, 135 edit ................................................................................... 112 edit the created accompaniment style ............................... 114 editing a recorded son...

  • Page 163

    Index 163 cvp-205/203 making settings for the pedals ............................................ 131 making settings for the pedals and keyboard ..................... 131 making style file format settings ....................................... 117 master tune .........................................

  • Page 164

    Index cvp-205/203 164 record .................................................................................. 70 recording............................................................................. 37 recording chord changes for the auto accompaniment .... 100 recording individual notes ...........

  • Page 165

    Index 165 cvp-205/203 u up........................................................................................ 45 user drive ........................................................................... 40 user effect ............................................................. 123, 143 using the...

  • Page 166: 10.

    Important safety instructions information relating to personal injury, electrical shock, and fire hazard possibilities has been included in this list. Warning - when using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limite...

  • Page 167: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    * this applies only to products distributed by yamaha corporation of america. (class b) (2 wires) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha-kemble music (u.K.) ltd. (polarity) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha canada music ltd. • ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits dis...

  • Page 169

    For details of products, please contact your nearest yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. Die einzelheiten zu produkten sind bei ihrer unten...

  • Page 170

    M.D.G., pro audio & digital musical instrument division, yamaha corporation © 2001 yamaha corporation ??????? ???Ap???.?- 03c0 printed in indonesia clavinova web site (english only) http://www.Yamahaclavinova.Com/ yamaha manual library (english version only) http://www2.Yamaha.Co.Jp/manual/english/.