Yamaha Clavinova CVP-49 Owner's Manual - Introduction

Taking Care of Your Clavinova

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

1. Avoid Humidity & Heat

Avoid placing the Clavinova in areas that are subject to ex-

cessive humidity or heat. Do not leave the instrument near

heaters or in a car exposed to direct sunlight, for example.

2. Avoid Dust & Moisture

Avoid locations in which the instrument is likely to be exposed

to excessive dust or moisture.

3. Power-off Before Connecting

Connections between the Clavinova and any other device

must be made with both pieces of equipment turned off.

4. Handle With Care

Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or

other parts of your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bump-

ing it with hard objects. Further, always turn the POWER

switch off after use, and cover the instrument with the dust

cover provided.

5. Clean Carefully

Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova only with a

clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral cleanser may be used if

desired. Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or

chemical dust cloths since these can dull or damage the

finish.

6. Never Tamper With the Internal Circuitry

Never open the Clavinova cabinet and touch or tamper with

the internal circuitry. Tampering with the circuitry can result in

electrical shock!

7. Electric Interference

Since the Clavinova contains digital circuitry, it may cause

interference if placed too close to radio or television receiv-

ers. If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the

affected equipment.

8. 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” screw-

driver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage

appears next to the pointer on the panel.

9. Name Plate Location

The Clavinova name plate, including the unit’s serial number,

is located on the bottom panel of the main unit.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced

Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure.

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Full-keyboard ABC (Auto Bass Chord) provides ac-

companiment as you play across the entire

keyboard.

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24 Solo Styleplay variations make it simple to pro-

duce rich, complex harmonies.

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Performance memory (2-track + ABC + Rhythm)

records and plays back your keyboard performances.

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MIDI compatibility, GM voices, and a range of MIDI

functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of

advanced MIDI music systems.

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AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator sys-

tem offers a range of 60 rich, realistic voices.

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A maximum of 32-note polyphony permits use of so-

phisticated playing techniques.

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Piano-like touch response provides extensive expres-

sive control and outstanding playability.

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Dual and split play modes allow 2 voices to be played

simultaneously or individually with the left and right

hands.

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24 exciting accompaniment styles can be used to

provide rhythm-only accompaniment or fully-orches-

trated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment.

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

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