CVP-205/205M/203
OWNER’S MANUAL
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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 or other hazards.These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
Water warning
•
•
Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The
required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust
which may have accumulated on it.
•
•
Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liq-
uids which might spill into any openings.
Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
•
•
Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
Fire warning
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.
•
•
Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
Do not open
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 quali-
fied Yamaha service personnel.
•
Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the inter-
nal 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.
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:
Power supply/Power cord
Location
•
•
•
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 expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or
extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or
in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfigu-
ration or damage to the internal components.
Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is
not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical
storms.
•
•
Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise,
the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a mul-
tiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
•
•
Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/
one-inch from the wall), since this can cause inadequate air cir-
culation, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.
Assembly
•
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.
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Connections
Using the bench (If included)
•
•
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 gradually raise the volume controls while
playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
•
•
Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
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 acci-
dent 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.
Maintenance
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.
Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
Handling caution
•
power to the instrument. Save the data to a floppy disk/the User
Drive (see page 40).
•
•
Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do
not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instru-
ment.
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect opera-
tion. Save important data to a floppy disk.
Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the
gaps on the key cover, panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn
off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the
AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
When you change settings in a display page and then exit
from that page, System Setup data (listed in the Parameter
Chart of the separate Data List booklet) is automatically
stored. However, this edited data is lost if you turn off the
power without properly exiting from the relevant display.
•
•
Do not place vinyl, 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 instru-
ment, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or
connectors.
Backing up the floppy disk
•
To protect against data loss through media damage, we recom-
•
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.
mend that you save your important data onto two floppy disks.
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 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.
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List
This manual consists of four main sections: Introduction, Quick Guide, Basic Operation, and Reference.
Also, a separate Data List is provided.
Basic Operation (page 39): This section explains how to use the basic operations including display-based controls.
Reference (page 53): This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova’s various functions.
Data List : Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
* The models CVP-205/205M/203 will be referred to as the CVP/Clavinova in this Owner’s Manual.
* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear
somewhat different from those on your instrument.
* The example Operation Guide displays shown in this Manual are taken from the CVP-205, and in English.
* The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh co., Ltd.
* Copying of the commercially available software is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has
license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE
data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant
laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
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Accessories
I “Music Software Collection” Disk (and Music Book) (CVP-203 only)
This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your Clavinova.
I “50 greats for the Piano” Disk (and Music Book)
I Recording disk
Use this blank disk to save your performance.
I Owner’s Manual
This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova.
I Data List
This manual contains lists of voices, styles and parameters, etc.
I Bench
A bench may be included or optional, depending on your locale.
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and
Floppy Disk
Precautions
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below.
To eject a floppy disk:
Compatible Disk Type
Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm that data
is not being written to the floppy disk.
• 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
If data is currently being written to the floppy disk in
the following operations, the messages “Now
executing,” “Now copying,” and “Now formatting”
Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks
appears in the display.
• Moving, copying, pasting, saving, or deleting data
To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive:
• Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing
upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward,
towards the disk slot. Carefully insert the disk into the
slot, slowly pushing it all the way in until it clicks into
place and the eject button pops out.
Eject button
Drive lamp
When the power is turned on, the drive lamp (at
the bottom left of the drive) lights to indicate the
drive can be used.
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• 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, carefully remove it by hand.
• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or
housing.
• Do not attach anything other than the provided labels
to a floppy disk. Also make sure that labels are
attached in the proper location.
• If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it is not
pressed in as far as it will go, the disk may not eject
properly. The eject button may become stuck in a half-
pressed position with the disk extending from the
drive slot by only a few millimeters. If this happens, do
not attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk, since
using force in this situation can damage the disk drive
mechanism or the floppy disk. To remove a partially
ejected disk, try pressing the eject button once again,
or push the disk back into the slot and then repeat the
eject procedure.
To protect your data (Write-protect Tab):
• To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide
the disk’s write-protect tab to the “protect” position
(tab open).
write-protect tab open
(protect position)
• Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk drive
before turning off the power. A floppy disk left in the
drive for extended periods can easily pick up dust and
dirt that can cause data read and write errors.
Data backup
Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head
• For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that
you keep two copies of important data on separate
floppy disks. This gives you a backup if one disk is lost
or damaged. To make a backup disk use the Disk to
• Clean the read/write head regularly. This instrument
employs a precision magnetic read/write head which,
after an extended period of use, will pick up a layer of
magnetic particles from the disks used that will
eventually cause read and write errors.
• To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order
Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-
available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the
head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer
about the availability of proper head-cleaning disks.
• Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk
drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk
drive or floppy disks.
About the Floppy Disks
To handle floppy disks with care:
• Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply
pressure to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy
disks in their protective cases when they are not in
use.
• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight, extremely
high or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust
or liquids.
• Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed
surface of the floppy disk inside.
• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such as
those produced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc.,
since magnetic fields can partially or completely erase
data on the disk, rendering it unreadable.
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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.
You can select the desired
language from the Help dis-
play (page 50).
For this example, press the
[G] (YES) button to
execute formatting.
“The Clavinova-Computer Connection” is a supplementary 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 Home Page.......................... http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/
Yamaha Manual Library
(Electronic Musical Instruments)......... http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
Maintenance
Clean the instrument using a dry, soft cloth or slightly damp, soft cloth (wring well).
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “Precautions” on pages 3 - 4.
I Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
I Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with other belongings. You can move the unit as
it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit down to the condition it was in when you first took it out of the box.
Transport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side.
Do not subject the instrument to excessive vibration or shock.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds
Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left
Playing Different Voices with the Left
Arranging the Style Pattern (SECTIONS:
Stopping the Style Playback While Releasing Keys
Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing
Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected Style
Automatically Changing One Touch Settings
Registering the Panel Controls in One Touch Setting
Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music
Basic Operations
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Muting Specific Parts
Assembling an Accompaniment Style
Displaying Music Notation
Adjust the Volume Balance
— Mixing Console................119
Setting the Level Balance and Voice
Saving and Recalling Custom
— Registration Memory........ 85
Registering Panel Setups
Editing Voices
— Function...........................125
Fine Tuning the Pitch/Selecting a Scale
Setting Song-related Parameters
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters
and Chord Fingering......................................... 130
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters
Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard
Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze,
Specifying the Order for Calling Up Registration
Changing the Automatically Selected Voice Settings
Recording Your Performances
— Song Creator..................... 93
Recording Chord Changes for the Auto
Select the Recording Options: Starting,
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Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV
Making Overall System Settings
Making Settings for Fade In/Out, Metronome,
Introduction
Quick Guide
Making Settings for the Display, Speaker System,
Entering Your Name and Language Preference
Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the
Basic Operations - Organizing Your Data
Playing the Demos
Voices
Using Your Clavinova
Styles
Connecting the Microphone or Guitar
Song Playback
Using the Pedal (footswitch) or Foot Controller
Connecting external MIDI devices
Saving and Recalling Custom
Panel Setups - Registration Memory
(MIDI terminals) .................................................146
Connecting to a Computer
Editing Voices - Sound Creator
Recording Your Performances
and Creating Songs - Song Creator
Creating Accompaniment Styles
- Style Creator
CVP-205/205M: Keyboard
Adjust the Volume Balance
and Changing Voices - Mixing Console
CVP-203: Keyboard Stand
Making Global and Other Important
Settings - Function
Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices
Appendix
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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 75
Listening to disk songs .......................................................................“Playing Back Songs on Disk” on page 77
Listening to demo songs......................................................................................................................... page 53
Listening to the demo of the selected voices .......................................................................................... page 55
Listening to songs with the special voices of the Clavinova ..................................................................page 120
Playing
Calling up the piano setting ................................................................................................................... page 56
Using the three performance control pedals........................................................................................... page 59
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch..................................................“Transpose Assign” on page 133
Combining two voices ...................................................... “Layer — Layering Two Different Voices” on page 57
Playing separate voices with the right and left hands
Changing the sound
Enhancing the sound with reverb and other effects .....................................“Applying Voice Effects” on page 58
.................................................................................................................“Adjusting the Effects” on page 122
Adjusting the Level Balance.................................................................................................................page 120
Combining two voices ...................................................... “Layer — Layering Two Different Voices” on page 57
Playing separate voices with the right and left hands
Creating voices ...................................................................................................................................... page 88
Playing the auto accompaniment
Playing the accompaniment automatically............................................................................................. page 60
Calling up ideal panel settings for your music........................................................................................ page 70
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part.......................................................................................................... page 80
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo............................................. “Using the Metronome” on page 51
Recording
Recording your performance...........................................................................................................pages 94, 95
Creating a song by entering notes .......................................................................................................... page 97
Creating your original settings
Creating voices ...................................................................................................................................... page 88
Creating accompaniment styles............................................................................................................page 109
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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......................................................................................................................... page 85
Tuning the pitch/Selecting a scale ........................................................................................................page 127
Making detailed settings for playing back songs ...................................................................................page 125
Making detailed settings for the auto accompaniment..........................................................................page 130
Making settings for the pedals...........“Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard — Controller” on page 131
Making detailed settings for the keyboard voices .................................................................................page 133
Showing the display on a TV (CVP-205 only)
Making detailed settings for MIDI ........................................................................................................page 137
Connecting the Clavinova to other devices
Basic information on MIDI.....................................................................................“What’s MIDI?” on page 148
Recording your performance................ ”Playing the sounds of the Clavinova through an external audio system,
Raising the volume .............................. ”Playing the sounds of the Clavinova through an external audio system,
Outputting another instrument’s sound from the Clavinova ............ ”Outputting the sound of an external device
Connecting a computer........... .”Connecting to a Computer (MIDI terminals/TO HOST terminals)” on page 146
Assembling
Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova............“CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 153
Quick solution
Basic functions of the Clavinova and how you can best use it.........................................................pages 12, 14
Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting
Displaying the Messages......................................................................“About the Display Messages” on page 8
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................page 157
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What can you do with the Clavinova?
SONG
GUIDE
DEMO
Playback previously recorded
Learn and practice with the
Explore the Demos
Enjoy a wide variety of preset songs
as well as songs on commercially
available disks.
Play back the preset songs or the
appropriate disk software, and let
the display and guide lamps show
you when and where to play the
proper notes. It’s never been easier
or more fun to learn new music!
These not only showcase the
stunning voices and styles of
the instrument, they
introduce you to the various
functions and features — and
give you hands-on
experience using the
Clavinova!
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
POWER
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
ON
OFF
MENU
DEMO
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
A
B
C
D
E
HELP
MASTER VOLUME
FUNCTION
NEW SONG
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
TEMPO
TRANSPOSE
STUDIO
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
RESET
RESET
RECORDING
STYLE
MIXING
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
BALANCE
CONSOLE
A
B
C
D
ART
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
PART
ECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
STYLE
DIGITAL RECORDING
Back up your performance with Auto
Record your performances
Playing a chord with your left hand automatically
plays the auto accompaniment backing. Select an
accompaniment style — such as pop, jazz, Latin,
With the powerful and easy-to-use song
recording features, you can record your
own keyboard performances, and create
your own complete, fully orchestrated
compositions — which you can then save to
the USER drive or a floppy disk for future
recall.
etc. — and let the Clavinova be your backing band!
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LCD
MUSIC FINDER
VOICE
The large LCD (together
with the various panel
buttons) provides
comprehensive and easy-
to-understand control of
the Clavinova’s operations.
Call up the perfect accompaniment
Enjoy a huge variety of
realistic voices (page 25, 55)
The Clavinova features a wealth of
exceptionally authentic and
dynamic voices (more than 800)
— including piano, strings,
woodwinds, and more!
If you know what song you want to play,
but you don’t know which style or voice
would be right for it, let the Music Finder
help you. Just select the song title, and
the Clavinova automatically calls up the
most appropriate style and voice.
VOICE EFFECT
LCD
REVERB
D
VARIATION
HARMONY / ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
BACK
NEXT
VOICE
IANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
STRINGS
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
F
G
H
I
WOODWIND
BRASS
USER
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
J
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
ENTRY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
5
6
7
8
EXIT
TO HOST terminal
Make music with a computer — quickly and easily (page 146)
Dive in and take advantage of the wide world of computer music
software. Connections and setup are exceptionally easy, and you can
play back your computer recorded parts with different instrument
sounds — all from a single Clavinova!
PIANO
Set up the piano —
instantly (page 56)
You can call up all the
optimum piano settings for
the Clavinova with just a
single button press — then
play the extraordinarily
realistic grand piano voice.
CVP-205
IN
OUT
THRU
(
)
LEVEL FIXED
L
L+R
R
L
L+R
R
L
R
PC-2
MIDI
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
HOST SELECT
TO HOST
AUX PEDAL
VIDEO OUT
AUX IN
AUX OUT
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Setting Up the Clavinova
I To lower the music stand:
Key cover
I To open the key cover:
Pull the music stand toward yourself as far as it will
1 go.
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
Raise the two metal supports until they are flat
2 against the rear surface of the stand.
I To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
Gently lower the music stand backward until it is all
3 the way down.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when opening or
closing the cover.
CAUTION
Do not try to use the music stand in a half-raised position. Also, when
lowering the stand, let the stand all the way down before releasing it.
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.
Sheet Music Braces
(CVP-205 only)
CAUTION
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.
These braces are for holding the pages of music books in
place.
I To open
Music Stand
I To raise the music stand:
Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will
1 go.
I To close
Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the
2 right on the rear of the music stand.
Lower the music stand so that it rests on the metal
3 supports.
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Adjusting the display contrast
Turning the Power On
and Off
If the LCD is difficult to read, adjust the contrast with the
[LCD CONTRAST] knob at the right of the LCD.
LCD
Connect the power cord.
CONTRAST
Insert the plugs at the ends of the cord, one into the
1 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.
Setting the volume
Use the [MASTERVOLUME] dial to adjust the volume to
an appropriate level.
CVP-203
CVP-205
MASTER VOLUME
FADE IN / OUT
MIN
MAX
CAUTION
Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of
time, or your hearing may be damaged.
(The shape of plug differs depending on locale.)
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES]
jacks.
Press the [POWER] switch.
2 ¡ The main display appears in the LCD display. The
drive lamp below the lower right end of the
keyboard also lights.
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.)
POWER
ON
OFF
The drive lamp lights.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
CVP-205
CVP-203
J
BALANCE
CHANNEL
ON OFF
INPUT
MIC.
MIC. LINE PHONES
LINE IN
VOLUME
MIN
MAX
/
PART
When you’re ready to turn off the power, press the
[POWER] switch again.
¡ Both the display and the drive lamp below the
right end of the keyboard will turn off.
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Panel Controls and Terminals
CVP-205
CVP-203
IN
OUT
THRU
MIDI
(
)
LEVEL FIXED
L
L+R
R
L
L+R
R
L
R
PC-2
MIDI
PC-1
Mac
Mac
PC-1
MIDI
PC-2
R
L
R
L
L+R
R
L
L+R
AUX PEDAL
TO HOST
HOST SELECT
(
)
LEVEL FIXED
MIDI
HOST SELECT
TO HOST
AUX PEDAL
VIDEO OUT
AUX IN
AUX OUT
AUX OUT
AUX IN
THRU
OUT
IN
69
70 71 72 73 74
75
76
72 71 70
69
76
75
74
METRONOME
SONG
POWER
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
START STOP
MENU
DEMO
5
6
7
31
32
33
37
2
1
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
A
B
C
D
E
HELP
MASTER VOLUME
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
FUNCTION
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
34
CREATOR
3
4
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
RESET
RESET
15
16
17
RECORDING
STYLE
35
36
MIXING
38
39
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
BALANCE
CONSOLE
A
B
C
D
19
PART
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
OTS LINK
PART
18
20
21
22
23 24
25
26
27
28
29
30
45
40
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
65 66 67 68
INPUT
VOLUME
MIC.
LINE IN
MIC. LINE PHONES
MIN
MAX
68
CVP-205
CVP-203
POWER
1
METRONOME
2
MASTER VOLUME
MENU
3
4
SONG
5
6
7
8
9
DIGITAL STUDIO
DISPLAY CONTROL
TEMPO
TRANSPOSE
STYLE
VOICE EFFECT
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77
63
78
79
46
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY / ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
BACK
NEXT
41
37
42
50
51
52
53
54
55
VOICE
PIANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
F
G
H
I
47
56
WOODWIND
BRASS
STRINGS
CHOIR & PAD
USER
LAYER
LEFT
43
44
ENTER
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
57
59
58
J
REGISTRATION MEMORY
PIANO
DATA
ENTRY
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
60
61
62
48
49
5
6
7
8
EXIT
52
53
54
55
The Panel Logos
The logos printed on the Clavinova panel indicate standards/
formats it supports and special features it includes.
GM System Level 1
VOICE
“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.
56
MUSIC FINDER
57
ONE TOUCH SETTING
XG Format
58
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. By using the
Clavinova’s XG voices, it is possible to record XG-compatible
song files.
PIANO Setting
59
REGISTRATION MEMORY
60
61
XF Format
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File)
standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability
for the future. The Clavinova is capable of displaying lyrics when
an XF file containing lyric data is played. (SMF is the most
common format used for MIDI sequence files. The Clavinova is
compatible with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records “song” data
using SMF Format 0.)
63
64
Microphone and Headphone Connectors
65
66
67
68
Disk Orchestra Collection
Connectors
The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback
compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI
devices.
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
Style File Format
The Style File Format (SFF) is Yamaha’s original style file format,
which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality
automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types.
The Clavinova uses the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style
disks, and creates SFF styles using the Style Creator feature.
Pedals
77
78
79
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Reference
Playing the Demos
The Clavinova features an extensive variety of Demo
songs, that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its
Demo button
dynamic rhythms and styles.
What’s more, there’s a special selection of Demo
functions. These take you through a hands-on journey of
all the important features and functions of the instrument
— letting you see firsthand how to effectively use the
Clavinova in your own music.
1
Pressing the [DEMO] button
automatically plays back the
Demo songs at random.
2
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the Demo
categories.
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
HELP
FUNCTION
Voice Demos showcase the
voices of the CVP-205/203.
Style Demos introduce you
to the rhythms and accom-
paniment styles of the CVP-
For this example, FUNCTION
is selected. Function Demos
demonstrate many of the
different functions on the
CVP-205/203.
3
Press any of the [A] to [J] buttons or [8M] (AUTO) button (FUNCTION page only) to select the Demo songs.
For this example, press the [8M] (AUTO) button.
All of the function demos are played back in sequence.
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
LAYER
LEFT
J
For details about the Demos,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the demo mode and return to the MAIN display when you’ve finished playing the
demo songs.
When you’re done with the Demos, you can get to know your Clavinova even better with these functions:
• Preset Song (Song Book) playback (CVP-205) (page 21)
• Disk Song Playback (CVP-203) (page 21)
• Short demo playback of the selected voice (in the Voice Open display; page 26).
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Song Playback
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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
out the included disk; on the CVP-205 or 203, call up the Song Open (PRESET) display. And there’s an even greater
wealth of song material you can enjoy with your Clavinova — in commercially available software.
Make sure that the Lan-
guage setting for the instru-
as that of the file name of the
song that you are playing
back.
Song related buttons
BALANCE and
CHANNEL buttons
Floppy disk drive
The following songs are compatible for playback on the CVP-205/203. Refer to pages 74, 151 for more details on the
logos.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in the GM standard.
Songs containing a large
amount of data may not be
Disks bearing this logo contain song data using the XG format, an extension of the GM
able to be read properly by
standard that provides a wider variety of voices and more comprehensive sonic control.
the instrument, and as such
you may not be able to
select them. The maximum
Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha’s DOC format.
capacity is about 200–
300KB, however this may
differ depending on the data
contents of each song.
Playback of Songs
1
If you want to play back a disk song, insert an appropriate disk containing song data into the disk drive.
CAUTION
• Make sure to read the
section “Using the Floppy
Disk Drive (FDD) and
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Song Playback
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.
From the MAIN display (the
display shown when the
power is turned on), you can
select songs, voices, accom-
paniment styles, etc.
PRESET
FLOPPY DISK
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT] button to select the drive.
In the example display of the CVP-205 at left, the
PRESET page is selected. At right is a display from
the CVP-203, with FLOPPY DISK selected.
3
PRESET only
Press the [A] button to select the preset songs (Song Book; CVP-205 only) folder.
A
B
C
D
E
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Song Playback
4
5
Press one of the [A] to [J] buttons to select a song file.
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
• To rewind or fast forward to the playback point of the song, press the [REW] or [FF] button.
• With song data software (Standard MIDI format 0) that includes lyrics, you can view the lyr-
ics on the display during playback.You can also view the score (CVP-205 only). See
pages 81 and 84 for details.
NEW SONG
SYNC.STAR
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!
1) Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button.
2) Press the [1 - 8LM] button corresponding to the channel you wish to turn on or off.
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
PAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
If the STYLE tab is
selected, press this button
again.
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Song Playback
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 - 8LM] button corresponding to the part of which the volume you wish to adjust.
You can call up a full set of
BALANCE
mixing controls by pressing
the [MIXING CONSOLE]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
• The [FADE IN/OUT] but-
to produce smooth fade-
ins and fade-outs when
starting and stopping the
song, as well as the
NEW SONG
SYNC.STAR
accompaniment.
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Playing Voices
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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 split two voices between your left and right hands.
Voice related buttons
Playing a Voice
1
Press the [F] button to call up the menu for selecting the MAIN voice.
If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
The voice you’re selecting
here belongs to the MAIN
part, and is called the MAIN
VOICE PART
F
ON / OFF
information.)
H
I
LAYER
LEFT
J
You’ll want to hear the MAIN
voice all by itself — so make sure
that the LAYER and LEFT parts
are turned off.
2
Select a voice group.
VOICE
PIANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
STRINGS
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
WOODWIND
BRASS
USER
For this example, STRINGS
is selected.
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT]
button to select the memory
location of the voice. For this
example, PRESET is
selected.
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Playing Voices
3
Select a voice.
You can instantly jump back
to the Main display by “dou-
ble-clicking” on one of the [A]
- [J] buttons.
A
C
D
E
For this example,
”Orchestra” is
selected.
Press the [8L] button to start the
Demo for the selected voice. To stop
the Demo, press this button again.
There’s more to the Demo features
than just voices, though–for more
information, see page 53.
Press the corresponding buttons to select the
other pages — and discover even more voices.
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 [8L] button
from the display above, and a Demo of the voice plays automatically.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously
1
Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LAYER] button to
turn the LAYER part on.
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
G
H
LAYER
T
2
3
Press the [G] button to select the LAYER part.
Select a voice group.
Here, we’ll select a lush pad to fill out the sound. Call up the “CHOIR & PAD” group.
VOICE
PIANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
STRINGS
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
WOODWIND
BRASS
USER
4
5
Select a voice.
For example, select “Hah Choir.”
Play the voices.
Now, you can play two different voices together in a
rich sounding layer — the MAIN voice you selected in
the previous section, plus the new LAYER voice you’ve
selected here.
And that’s just the beginning. Check out these other voice-related features:
• Instant setup of the Clavinova for piano play — with the press of a single button (page 56).
• Create your own original voices — quickly and easily — by changing the settings of existing voices (page 88).
• Set up your favorite panel settings — including voices, styles, and more — and call them up whenever you need
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Playing Voices
Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands
1
Press theVOICE PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the
LEFT part on.
LAYER
LEFT
2
3
Press the [H] button to select the LEFT part.
Select a voice group.
Here, we’ll select the “STRINGS” group — so that you can play rich, orchestral chords with your left hand.
VOICE
PIANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
STRINGS
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
WOODWIND
BRASS
USER
4
5
Select a voice, then press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
For example, select “Symphon. Str.”
Press the [I] button to call up the SPLIT POINT display. From here, you can set the particular key on the
keyboard that separates the two voices — called the Split Point.To do this, simultaneously hold down the [F]
or [G] button and press the desired key on the keyboard. (For more information, see page 130.)
F
G
H
I
F
G
I
J
6
7
Play the voices.
The notes you play with your left hand sound one voice, while the notes you play with your right sound a
different voice (or voices).
Split Point
MAIN/LAYER
LEFT
MAIN and LAYER voices are meant to be played with the right hand. The LEFT voice is played with the left
hand.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
EXIT
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Playing Styles
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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.
Style related buttons
Playing a style
1
Press the [D] button to call up the style group.
If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
Press the
[BACK]/[NEXT]
A
B
C
D
E
button to select
the memory
location of the
style. For this
example,
PRESET is
selected.
2
Select a style group and a style.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
For this example, Dance is
selected.
For this example,
EuroTrance is selected.
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Playing Styles
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.
Split Point
• The point on the keyboard
that separates the auto
ACMP
accompaniment section
and the right-hand sec-
tion of the keyboard is
called the “split point.”
instructions on setting the
split point.
Auto Accompaniment
section
4
5
Turn SYNC.START on.
SYNC.START
As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the style starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below).
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
section
6
Change the tempo by using the TEMPO[ ] [ ] buttons if necessary.
Simultaneously press the TEMPO [ ] [ ] buttons to return the tempo to its
original setting. Press the [EXIT] button to leave the TEMPO display.
The Tempo can also be
adjusted by using the [TAP
TEMPO] button (page 52).
7
8
Try playing other chords with your left hand.
For information on how to enter chords, see “Chord Fingerings” on page 63.
Press the STYLE [START/STOP] button to stop the style.
And there’s much more. Check out these other style-related features:
• Set up your favorite panel settings — including styles, voices, and more — and call them up whenever you need
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Playing Styles
Embellish and enhance your melodies — with the automatic Harmony and Echo effects
This powerful performance feature lets you automatically add harmony notes to the melodies you play with your
right hand — based on the chords you play with your left. Tremolo, Echo, and other effects are available, too.
1 Turn HARMONY/ECHO on.
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY / ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
3 Play a chord with your left hand and play some notes in the right-hand range of the
keyboard.
For details about Harmony/
Echo types, refer to the sep-
arate Data List.
The CVP-205/203 has various Harmony/Echo types (page 135).
The Harmony/Echo type may change according to the selected MAIN voice.
• Harmony/Echo is just one of the many Voice Effects you can use. Try out some of
the other effects and see how they can enhance your performance (page 58).
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, and Breaks — they’re all here, giving you the dynamic elements you need to create professional-
sounding arrangements.
INTRO
This is used for the beginning of the song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment shifts to the
main section.
MAIN
This is used for playing the main part of the song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures,
and repeats indefinitely until another section’s button is pressed.
BREAK
ENDING
This lets you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make your
performance sound even more professional.
This is used for the ending of the song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment stops
automatically.
1-4
Use the same operations as in “Playing a style” on pages 28 and 29.
5
Press the [INTRO] button.
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit.
A
B
C
D
6
As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Intro starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below).
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
section
When the playback of the intro is finished, it automatically leads into main section.
7
Press any of the MAIN [A] to [D] buttons or [BREAK] button
as desired. (See the Accompaniment Structure on the next
page.)
BREAK
MAIN
ENDING / rit.
A
B
C
D
or
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8
9
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.
AUTO FILLIN
Press the [ENDING] button.
This switches to the ending section. When the ending is
finished, the style automatically stops.
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit.
A
B
C
D
I Accompaniment Structure
INTRO (page 67)
INTRO A
INTRO B
INTRO C
INTRO D
(max. four patterns)
MAIN VARIATION
via BREAK
MAIN
VARIATION
B
MAIN
MAIN
VARIATION
C
VARIATION
via BREAK
A
via BREAK
MAIN
VARIATION
D
via BREAK
Press the [ENDING] button.
You can have the
ending gradually slow
down (ritardando) by
pressing the [ENDING]
button again while the
ending is playing back.
ENDING A
ENDING B
ENDING C
ENDING D
(max. four patterns)
• An Intro doesn’t necessarily have to be at the beginning! If you want, you can play an Intro section in the middle of your performance by
simply pressing the [INTRO] button at the desired point.
• Watch your timing with the Break sections. If you press a [BREAK] button too close to the end of the measure (i.e., after the final eighth
note), the Break section starts playing from the next measure. This also applies to the Auto Fill-in.
• Mix up your intros and use any of the other sections to start the style, if you want.
• If you want to come back into the style right away after an Ending, simply press the [INTRO] button while the Ending section is playing.
• If you press the [BREAK] button while the ending is playing, the break will immediately start playing, continuing with the main section.
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Other Controls
FADE IN/OUT The [FADE IN/OUT] button can be used to produce smooth fade-ins and fade-outs (page 66)when starting and stopping
the style.
FADE IN / OUT
TAP TEMPO
The style can be started at any tempo you desire by “tapping” out the tempo with the [TAP/TEMPO] button. For details,
TAP TEMPO
SYNC.STOP
SYNC.STOP
When Synchro Stop is on, you can stop and start the style anytime you want by simply releasing or playing the keys (in
the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard). This is a great way to add dramatic breaks and accents to your
performance. For details, see page 66.
ONE TOUCH SETTING
buttons
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 reconfigure all the settings on the Clavinova to match the style you want to play.
1
2
Press one of the [ONE TOUCH SETTING]
buttons.
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
Not only does this instantly call up all the settings
(voices, effects, etc.) that match the current style
ACMP and SYNC. START, so that you can
immediately start playing the style.
3
4
As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto
accompaniment starts.
Split Point
Play melodies with your right hand and play various chords
with your left hand.
Auto Accompaniment
section
5
Try out other One Touch Setting setups.
You can also create your own One Touch Setting
setups.
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
• Here’s another way to further automate musical changes and spice up your performance: Use the convenient OTS
(One Touch Setting) Link function to automatically change One Touch Settings when you select a different Main
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Music Finder
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Music Finder
MUSIC FINDER button
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 panel settings to let you play in that music style!
Using the Music Finder
1
Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button.
MUSIC FINDER
2
Select a record.
Press the [BACK]/[NEXT]
button to select the desired
page of records. For this
example, ALL is selected.
Select the desired
record.
For this example, press the [1 - 3LM] button to select a record by song title.
3
Play along with the style playback.
You can also have the voice
and other important settings
change automatically with
the style changes.To do this,
turn on OTS LINK (page 69)
and set the OTS LINK TIM-
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
section
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
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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.
MUSIC FINDER
2
Press the [I] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER SEARCH 1 display.
The results of Search 1 and
2 appear in the correspond-
ingly numbered SEARCH 1/
2 displays.
tions on entering characters.
For this example,
press the [A]
button to call up
the display for
inputting the song
title.
4
5
Press the [F], [G]
3
and [H] to clear
the previous
conditions, if
necessary.
For this example,
ANY is selected.
Enter the song title,
then press the [8L]
(OK) button.
For this example,
ALL is selected.
Press the [8L] (START SEARCH)
button.
The search function calls up all
records that contain the entered
word or words.
6
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Music Finder
7
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
section
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 Music Finder collection by exchanging them with other Clavinova users.
Saving and Recalling Music Finder Data
To save your Music Finder data, call up the MUSIC FINDER Open/Save window from the
the appropriate operation from the MUSIC FINDER’s Open/Save window. Records can be
Music Finder data is compat-
ible for both the CVP-205
and the CVP-203.
In the instructions above, all Music Finder data is handled together. Besides this, when you save or load style files, the
Music Finder data that uses the relevant style file(s) is stored or added automatically. When you copy or move a style file
on a floppy disk to the USER drive (page 43, 44), the record which was recorded when storing the relevant style is
automatically added to the CVP-205/203.
• In the example above, you specified a song title, but you can also look for relevant records by keyword or music
genre — for example, Latin, 8-beat, etc. (page 71).
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Playing and Practicing with the Songs
Reference
Playing and Practicing with the Songs
Song related buttons
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 versatile playing partner accompany you while you perform.
If you haven't yet mastered the melody part, take a look at the section “Mastering Your Favorite Songs” on page 38, and
practice it a while.
1-4
Use the same operations as in “Song Playback” on pages 21 - 23.
5
Press the [TRACK 1] button to cancel the right hand melody part.
TRACK 1
(R)
To cancel the left hand part,
press the [TRACK 2] button
6
If you want to have the notation displayed as you play (CVP-205 only), press the [C] button. If you want to
see the lyrics, press the [B] button.
If the MAIN screen is not displayed, press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
If the selected song does not
contain lyric data, lyrics are
not displayed.
7
8
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button and play the part.
• If you want to start the song right
REC
TOP
START / STOP
away without an intro, use the Sync
Start function. To set Sync Start to
standby, simultaneously hold down
the [TOP] button and press the
SONG [START/STOP] button. Song
playback starts automatically the
moment you start playing the mel-
ody.
• If you can hear the Clavinova playing
the melody part as well, check the
channel setting for the melody part in
the song data, and change the chan-
You can also change the song chan-
nel itself permanently (page 104).
NEW SONG
SYNC.STAR
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
NEW SONG
SYNC.STAR
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Playing and Practicing with the Songs
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.
4
Press the [REC] and [TOP] buttons simultaneously to select “New Song“ for recording.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
NEW SON
SYNC.START
5
Simultaneously hold down the [REC] button and press the [TRACK1] button.
SONG
REC
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
6
7
8
Recording starts as soon as you start playing the keyboard.
When you’ve finished recording, press the [REC] button.
REC
To hear your newly recorded performance, return the song to the beginning by
using the [TOP] button and press the SONG [START/STOP] button.
CAUTION
The recorded data will be
lost if you turn off the power.
To keep your important
recordings, you’ll need to
save them to the User drive
or floppy disk.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
NEW SONG
SYNC.STAR
9
Save the recorded data as required (pages 39, 45).
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Playing and Practicing with the Songs
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.
Before Practicing
Before starting a practice
session, play back the entire
song (without canceling any
parts) and listen to it care-
fully. This will give you a
clear idea of how the song
should be played, and will
make your practice sessions
progress more smoothly. If
you want to hear only the
melody part, turn the
1-6
Use the same operations as in “Playing Along with the Clavinova” on
For this example, you practice the right hand part of “Playing Along with
the Clavinova.”
[TRACK 2] and [EXTRA
TRACKS] buttons off.
7
8
Press the [GUIDE] button.
GUIDE
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button and practice the missing (muted) part, according to the key guide
lamps.
If you want, you can adjust the tempo by pressing the TEMPO[ ] [ ] buttons.
TEMPO
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SYNC.STAR
RESET
NEW SONG
9
You can use the powerful Repeat function to practice and master difficult parts. Simply specify a short
phrase you want to work on and repeat it until you’ve got it down.
1) While the song is playing back, press the [GUIDE] button once to turn the GUIDE function off.
2) Just before the desired phrase comes around, press the [REPEAT] button to designate the beginning point
for Repeat.
3) Just after the phrase finishes, press the [REPEAT] button again to designate the end point.
4) Turn the GUIDE function on again.
10
Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
more information on the
Guide function.
NEW SONG
SYNC.STAR
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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 data with some of the functions on the instrument.
All this data is stored in separate files — just as is done on a computer.
Here, we’ll show you how to use the basic operations of the display controls in handling and organizing the data of the
CVP-205/203 in files and folders.
Files can be opened, saved, named, moved, or deleted in their respective Open/Save displays. You can select these
displays according to their respective file types, as well: Song, Voice, Style, etc. Moreover, you can organize your data
efficiently by putting various files of the same type into a single folder.
The Open/Save displays for Song, Voice, Style, and Registration Bank can be called up from the MAIN display (the
display shown when the power is turned on) by pressing the appropriate [A] - [J] button.
Open/Save display for Song (page 75)
Open/Save display for Voice (page 55)
handles the Song files.
handles the Voice files.
The following Open/Save display types
are also available; however, these are
selected from displays other than the
• SYSTEM SETUP
• MIDI SETUP
• USER EFFECT
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
• MUSIC FINDER
J
If the MAIN screen is not displayed,
press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button
followed by the [EXIT] button.
Open/Save display for Style (page 60)
Open/Save display for Registration Bank (page 86)
handles the Style files.
handles the Registration Bank files.
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Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data
Example — Open/Save display for Voice
Each Open/Save display consists of PRESET, USER, and FLOPPY DISK drive pages.
PRESET drive
USER drive
FLOPPY DISK drive
The files that are pre-
Files kept here are those
containing your own original
data, created or edited using the
various functions of the CVP-
205/203. They are stored
internally to the CVP-205/203.
You can also store your original
data to floppy disk.
programmed and installed
internally to the CVP-205/203
are kept here. Preset files can be
loaded but cannot be re-written.
However, you can use a preset
file as a basis for creating your
own original file (which can be
saved in the USER or FLOPPY
DISK drive).
Commercially available disk
software can also be called up
here. Naturally, these files are
available only when the
appropriate disk is inserted in
the floppy disk drive.
BACK
NEXT
Changes drives among
PRESET, USER and
FLOPPY DISK.
Calls up the upper
level directory page.
In this example, the
voice folder selection
page can be called
up.
Current Memory
File
“Current Memory” is the area where the voice is called up when
you select a voice. Also it is the area where you edit your voice
using the SOUND CREATOR function. Your edited voice should
then be saved as a file in the USER or FLOPPY DISK drive.
sure to properly save this data to the USER/FLOPPY DISK drive as
a file or files. The data will be lost if you turn off the power
without saving.
All data, both pre-
programmed and your own
original, are stored as “files.”
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Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data
Selecting Files and Folders
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 and store files (voice files).
The CVP-205/203 already contains a variety of voices in the PRESET section. You can store your own original voices
created with the Sound Creator function to the USER or FLOPPY DISK section.
Select “PRESET,” “USER,” or
BACK
NEXT
1 “FLOPPY DISK” by using the
[BACK][NEXT] button.
ENTER
When “JAPANESE” is
selected for the Language
and you change this to one of
the western languages, the
kanji and kana characters of
DATA
ENTRY
the file name stored in the disk
drive are changed to western
characters. In the opposite
case, special Latin characters
and marks are changed into
normal characters. Also, in the
case of floppy disk data, text
in the files are changed to
characters that cannot be
read by the instrument.
Keep in mind that similar prob-
lems may occur when trying to
access files originating or
edited by a computer having a
different language operating
system. In general, be careful
when switching languages —
you risk not being able to
access the data properly.
Select the file/folder.
3 There are two ways to select the file/
folder:
• Press the [A] - [J] button.
Press the letter button
corresponding to the file/folder you
wish to call up. (In the example
display shown above, the voice files
are shown.)
Use the [1L] ~ [7L] buttons to
2 turn the pages.
When the amount of available files or
folders exceeds ten, the bottom of the
display changes as shown below.
• Use the [DATA ENTRY] dial and
the [ENTER] button.
When you turn the [DATA ENTRY]
dial, the highlight moves among the
available files/folders. Highlight the
desired file or folder (voice files are
shown in the example above) and
press the [ENTER] button to call up
the selected item.
Press Prev.(previous)
Press Next
Double-clicking the
appropriate [A] -[J] button
calls up the corresponding
file and returns to the MAIN
display.
Highlighting the desired file
and double-clicking the
[ENTER] button calls up the
corresponding file and
Press the [EXIT] button to go back to the MAIN display.
You can go back to the previous display by pressing the [EXIT] button.
END
returns to the MAIN display.
Exiting from small pop-up windows
You can also exit from small pop-up
windows (such as in the illustration
below) by pressing the [EXIT] button.
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File/Folder-related Operations
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 wish to
A file/folder name can con-
tain up to 50 half size letters
(or 25 Hiragana and kanji let-
ters), including the Icon ID
(see the note below) and the
extension.
1 The NAME display appears.
The file name will appear on
your computer as follows. If
you change the Icon ID or
the extension, the icon may
change or the file may not be
properly recognized.
Select the appropriate file/folder and press the [7M](OK) button.
2 The currently selected file/folder is highlighted.To select another file/folder, press one of the
[A] - [J] buttons.
ABCDE.S002.MID
File ID
Icon ID
Extension
Input the new name (page 46).
END
Press the [8L] (OK) button. To cancel,
press the [8M] (CANCEL) button.
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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.
This operation cannot be
used to directly move a file/
folder from one floppy disk to
1 The CUT display appears.
another. If you want to do
this, cut and paste the file or
folder from the first floppy
disk to the USER page, then
change disks and paste it to
the FLOPPY DISK page.
Select the desired file/folder for moving.
2 Select the appropriate file/folder and press the [7M](OK) button.
The currently selected file/folder is highlighted. To select another file/folder, press one of the [A] -
[J] buttons.
All files/folders in a floppy
disk can be copied to
another disk in one batch
Several files/folders can be selected together, even those from other pages. To release or cancel
the selection, press the button of the selected file/folder again.
Press the [6M] (ALL) button to select all the files/folders in the displayed page (USER/FLOPPY
DISK). When the [6M] (ALL) button is pressed the [6M] button changes to “ALL OFF” button to
release or cancel the selection.
After being pasted, the files
are automatically re-ordered
in alphabetical order and
displayed.
Press the [7M] (OK) button.
3 To stop the operation, press the [8M] (CANCEL) button.
About files/folders in a
floppy disk
In the FLOPPY DISK page
of the Open/Save display,
only the files which can be
handled in that Open/Save
display will appear — even
though a folder in a floppy
disk can contain different
kinds of files.
Call up the destination display.
4 Only the USER and FLOPPY DISK pages can be selected as the destination.
In the case of a folder cut-
and-paste operation (for
floppy disk), an entire folder
can be cut; however, only the
specific files which can be
handled in the current Open/
Save display will be pasted.
Press the [4M] (PASTE) button.
The file/folder you cut is now pasted at the destination.
END
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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.
Select the desired file/folder.
Press the [3M] (COPY) button
Please note that the copy
functions are intended for
your personal use only.
2 Select the appropriate file/folder
and press the [7M](OK) button.
The currently selected file/folder is
highlighted. To select another file/
folder, press one of the [A] - [J]
buttons.
The COPY display appears.
This operation cannot be
used to directly copy a file/
folder from one floppy disk to
another. If you want to do
this, copy and paste the file
or folder from the first floppy
disk to the User page, then
change disks and paste it to
the Floppy Disk page.
Several files/folders can be
selected together, even those from
other pages. To release or cancel
the selection, press the button of
the selected file/folder again.
Press the [6M] (ALL) button to
select all the files/folders in the
displayed page (PRESET/USER/
FLOPPY DISK). When the [6M]
(ALL) button is pressed, the [6M]
button changes to “ALL OFF,”
letting you release or cancel the
selection.
Press the [7M] (OK) button.
3 To stop the operation, press the [8M]
(CANCEL) button.
Call up the destination display.
Press the [4M] (PASTE) button.
The file/folder you copied is now pasted at the destination.
4 Only the USER and FLOPPY DISK pages can
END
be selected as the destination.
Deleting Files/Folders
You can also delete files and folders as desired, for organizing your data. Any file/folder in the USER and FLOPPY DISK
sections can be deleted, using the operation described below.
Press the [7M] (OK) button.
1 The DELETE display appears.
To cancel the operation, press the [8M] (CANCEL)
END
button.
The message “Are you sure you want to delete the
“******” file (or data/folder)?YES/NO” appears.
YES..........Deletes the highlighted item.
NO............Exits from the prompt without deleting.
When several files have been selected, the message
“Are you sure you want to delete the “******” file (or
data/folder)?YES/YES ALL/NO/CANCEL” appears.
YES/NO...... Deletes the highlighted item (YES), or
skips the highlighted item without deleting
(NO).
Select the desired file/folder.
2 Select the appropriate file/folder and press the [7M](OK)
button.
The currently selected file/folder is highlighted. To select
another file/folder, press one of the [A] - [J] buttons.
Several files/folders can be selected together, even
those from other pages. To release or cancel the
selection, press the button of the selected file/folder
again.
YES ALL.... Deletes all selected items at once.
CANCEL .... Exits from the prompt without deleting.
Press the [6M] (ALL) button to select all the files/folders
in the displayed page (USER/FLOPPY DISK). When the
[6M] (ALL) button is pressed, the [6M] button changes
to “ALL OFF,” letting you release or cancel the selection.
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Saving Files
This operation lets you save the data (such as song and voice) you created in current
drives.
If the Open/Save display for the type of data you wish to save is not shown, first return to
the MAIN display by pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button followed by the [EXIT] button.
Then, press the appropriate button [A]–[J] from the MAIN display to call up the respective
Open/Save display. Finally, call up the USER or FLOPPY DISK page (pages 39, 40).
The internal memory capac-
ity of the Clavinova is about
580KB. Memory capacity for
2DD and 2HD floppy disks is
about 720KB and 1.44MB,
respectively.When you store
data to these locations, all
file types of the Clavinova
(Voice, Style, Song, Regis-
tration, etc.) are stored
Press the [6M]
1 (SAVE) button.
together.
The files of commercially
available DOC software and
Yamaha Disklavier software,
and their edited files on the
CVP-205/203, can be stored
in the USER page, but can-
not be copied to another
floppy disk.
Press the [8L] (OK) button.
To stop the operation, press the [8M] (CANCEL) button.
Organizing Files by Creating a New Folder
This operation lets you easily organize your various files into categories by creating a new
folder for each category. Folders can only be created in the USER and FLOPPY DISK
sections.
Folder directories can con-
tain up to four levels.
The maximum total number
of files and folders which can
be stored is 800, but this
may differ depending on the
length of the file names.
The maximum number of
files which can be stored in a
folder will be 250.
Enter the name of the new folder (page 46).
Call up the page to
1 which you wish to
create a new folder
and press the [7M]
(NEW) button
Press the [8L](OK) button.
To cancel the operation, press the [8M] (CANCEL) button.
Displaying Upper Level pages
Press the [8M] (UP) button to call up the upper level pages. For example, you can call up the folder level pages from
the file level pages.
Entering Characters and Changing Icons
Change the type of character by using the [1L] button.
If you select Japanese as the Language in the
different types of characters and sizes can be
Press the [1M]
1 (NAME), [6M]
(SAVE), or [7M]
(NEW) button
entered:
(kana-kan)
Hiragana and kanji, marks (full size)
Call up the ICON SELECT display by pressing
the [1M] button. This lets you change the icon
at the left of the file name.
(kana)
Katakana (normal size), marks (full size)
(kana)
Katakana (half size), marks (half size)
A B C — Alphabet (capital and small letters, full size), numbers (full size), marks (full size)
ABC — Alphabet (capital and small letters, half size), numbers (half size), marks (half size)
following types of characters are available:
CASE — Alphabet (capital letters, half size), numbers (half size), marks (half size)
case — Alphabet (lowercase letters, half size), numbers (half size), marks (half size)
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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.
Move the cursor to the desired position by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial.
1
2
Press the appropriate button, [2L] - [7L] and [2M]- [6M], corresponding to the character you wish to enter.
Several different characters are assigned to each button, and the characters change each time you press the button.
To actually enter the selected character, move the cursor or press another letter-input button.
If you’ve entered a character by mistake, move the cursor to the character letter you wish to erase and press the
[7M] (DELETE) button. If you want to delete all of the characters on the line at once, press and hold down the
[7M] (DELETE) button for a while, or press the [8M] (CANCEL) button. When the cursor appears in reverse display
(highlight), only the reversed area is deleted.
To actually enter the new name, press the [8L] (OK) button.
To cancel the operation, press the [8M] (CANCEL) button.
3
The following half-size
marks cannot be used in
naming files and folders:
¥ \ / : * ? “ < > |
I Converting into Kanji (Japanese language)
This applies only if you are using the “
(kana-kan)” button (in Japanese). When
the input “hiragana” characters are shown in reverse display (highlighted), press the
[ENTER] button one or several times to convert the characters into the appropriate
kanji. The reversed area can be changed by the [DATA ENTRY] dial. The converted
area can be changed back to “hiragana” by the [7M] (DELETE) button. The reversed
area can be cleared at once by the [8M] (CANCEL) button. To actually enter the
change, press the [8L] (OK) button or enter the next character. To enter the
“hiragana” itself (without converting it), press the [8L] (OK) button.
I Entering special character marks (umlaut, accent, Japanese “ ” and “ ”)
Select a character to which a character mark is to be added and press the [6M] button
(before actual entry of the character.)
I Entering miscellaneous characters (marks)
You can call up the mark list by pressing the [6M] button, after actually entering a
character by moving the cursor.
In the case of characters
which are not accompanied
by special character marks
(with the exception of kana-
kan and half-size katakana),
you can call up the mark list
by pressing the [6M] button
after selecting a character
(before actual entry of a
character).
Move the cursor to the desired mark by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the
[8L] (OK) or [ENTER] button.
I Entering numbers
First, select one of the following: “A B C” (full-size alphabet), “ABC” “CASE” (half-size
capital alphabet) and “case” (half-size lowercase alphabet). Then, press and hold
down the appropriate button, [2L] - [7L] and [2M] - [5M], for a while, or press it
repeatedly until the desired number is selected.
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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 [1M] (ICON) button from
the character input display (page 46).
BACK
NEXT
Turns pages
for icon
selection.
Select the desired icon by using the
[A] - [J] buttons, or by using the
[3LM] - [5LM] buttons, then enter
the selected icon by pressing the [8L]
(OK) button.
Enters the selected icon.
Cancels the icon selection operation.
Using the [DATA ENTRY] Dial
This convenient control lets you easily select items in the display or quickly change parameter values. The actual
function of the [DATA ENTRY] dial differs depending on the selected display.
I Adjusting values
You can change parameter values by
rotating the [DATA ENTRY] dial. In the
example [BALANCE] display, turning
the dial adjusts the volume of the part
in reverse display (highlight). To adjust
the volume of another part, first select
the part by pressing the [LM] button
corresponding to the part, then rotate
the [DATA ENTRY] dial.
DATA
ENTRY
I Selecting items
You can select the desired item or
function in the display by rotating the
[DATA ENTRY] dial. The selected item
can then be called up or executed by
using the [ENTER] button.
ENTER
In the example VOICE display, you
can select the desired voice file with
the [DATA ENTRY] dial, and call up
the selected item by pressing the
[ENTER] button on the panel.
DATA
ENTRY
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Direct Access — Instant Selection of Displays
DIRECT ACCESS
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
UNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
REATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
IGITAL
RESET
RESET
J
RECRDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
XING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CHANNEL
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
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 button. Then, simply press the button corresponding to the desired setting display to instantly call up that
display. In the example below, Direct Access is used to call up the display for selecting the Chord Fingering (page 131).
ACMP
DIRECT ACCESS
with the Direct Access function.
Here’s a convenient way to
return to the MAIN display
from any other display:
Simply press the [DIRECT
ACCESS] button, then the
[EXIT] button.
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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
[BREAK]
VOICE settings
[INTRO]
VOLUME/VOICE
PANPOT settings
MAIN [A]
VOLUME settings
HARMONIC CONTENT settings
BRIGHTNESS settings
REVERB settings
CHORUS settings
DSP settings
MAIN [B]
MIXING CONSOLE (STYLE
PART)
FILTER
MAIN [C]
MAIN [D]
[ENDING]
[AUTO FILL IN]
[OTS LINK]
[SYNC. STOP]
[SYNC. START]
[START/STOP]
[TRACK1]
[TRACK2]
[EXTRA TRACKS]
[REPEAT]
[GUIDE]
EFFECT
STYLE SETTING/SPLIT
POINT
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
SYNC. STOP WINDOW setting
—
—
SONG
TRACK1 CHANNEL selection
TRACK2 CHANNEL selection
SONG SETTING
GUIDE MODE selection
[REC]
—
—
—
—
—
[TOP]
[START/STOP]
[REW]
[FF]
METRONOME
[FADE IN/OUT]
TEMPO
[START/STOP]
METRONOME settings
FADE IN/OUT settings
TAP settings
UTILITY
MIDI
[TAP TEMPO]
FUNCTION
[
]
E
MIDI CLOCK setting
TRANSPOSE settings
[
]
TRANSPOSE
MENU
[
]
CONTROLLER
TUNE
E
[
]
MIXING CONSOLE
FUNCTION
[DEMO]
LANGUAGE selection
LCD BRIGHTNESS settings
MIDI settings
UTILITY
MIDI
[HELP]
[FUNCTION]
[SOUND CREATOR]
[DIGITAL RECORDING]
[MIXING CONSOLE]
DIGITAL STUDIO
MASTER TUNING setting
SCALE TUNING setting
MASTER TUNE/SCALE
TUNE
—
[BALANCE]
[CHANNEL ON/OFF]
[DIRECT ACCESS]
[NEXT]
VOLUME settings
VOICE settings
MIXING CONSOLE (SONG
PART)
VOLUME/VOICE
Exit from the Direct Access mode
—
—
—
[BACK]
[ENTER]
[EXIT]
Return to the MAIN display
VOICE PART
[LAYER]
TUNE
OCTAVE settings
[LEFT]
VOICE EFFECT
[REVERB]
MIXING CONSOLE
REVERB settings
DSP settings
[DSP]
EFFECT
[VARIATION]
[HARMONY/ECHO]
[MONO]
EFFECT TYPE selection
FUNCTION
MIXING CONSOLE
HARMONY/ECHO
TUNE
135
PORTAMENTO TIME settings
[LEFT HOLD]
[PIANO & HARPSI]
[E.PIANO]
STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT SPLIT POINT (LEFT) setting
VOICE
[ORGAN & ACCORDION]
[PERCUSSION]
[GUITAR]
[BASS]
FUNCTION
[BRASS]
VOICE SET
[WOODWIND]
[STRINGS]
[CHOIR & PAD]
[SYNTH.]
[XG]
[USER]
[MUSIC FINDER]
MUSIC FINDER
MUSIC FINDER SEARCH1 (Searching the records)
ONE TOUCH SETTING
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
—
—
—
—
KEYBOARD TOUCH selection
[PIANO]
CONTROLLER
FREEZE
FUNCTION
REGISTRATION MEMORY
[FREEZE]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
REGISTRATION BANK
REGISTRATION EDIT (Editing the REGISTRATION)
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[MEMORY]
RIGHT
CENTER
LEFT
AUX
REGISTRATION SEQUENCE (Creating the REGISTRATION SEQUENCE)
RIGHT PEDAL function assignment
PEDAL
FUNCTION
CENTER PEDAL function assignment
CONTROLLER
LEFT PEDAL function assignment
AUX PEDAL function assignment
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Help Messages
The Help messages give you explanations and descriptions of all the main functions and features of the CVP-205/203.
HELP
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
RESET
RESET
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CHANNEL
ON OFF
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
Help messages can be displayed in
any one of the following languages:
MENU
2
1
DEMO
HELP
ENGLISH
JAPANESE
GERMAN
FRENCH
SPANISH
ITALIAN
FUNCTIO
The language can also be selected
in the FUNCTION “LANGUAGE”
When “JAPANESE” is selected for
the Language parameter, and you
change this to one of the western
languages, the kanji and kana char-
acters of the file name stored in the
disk drive are changed to western
characters. In the opposite case,
special Latin characters and marks
are changed into normal characters.
Also, in the case of floppy disk data,
text in the files are changed to char-
acters that cannot be read by the
instrument.
2-1 Select the desired
2-2 Call up the topic.
Help topic.
Select the Language, if necessary. The language
selected here are also used for various “Messages”
shown during operations.
Keep in mind that similar problems
may occur when trying to access
files originating or edited by a com-
puter having a different language
operating system. In general, be
careful when switching languages
— you risk not being able to access
the data properly.
BACK
NEXT
3
Use this to select
different pages.
ENTER
END
DATA
Press this to return
to the previous
display.
ENTRY
Help messages also feature links to the detailed explanation or actual
setting display of the selected topic. Simply select the underlined word
(using the [DATA ENTRY] dial), and press the [ENTER] button to jump to
the detailed explanation or actual setting display of the selected topic.
EXIT
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Using the Metronome
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.
METRONOME
START STOP
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
RESET
RESET
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CHANNEL
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
The metronome starts by pressing the METRONOME [START/STOP]
button. Adjust the tempo by using the TEMPO[ ] [ ] buttons (see below).
To stop the metronome, press the [START/STOP] button again.
The sound, volume level,
and the beat (time signature)
of the metronome can all be
Adjusting the Tempo
This section shows you to adjust the playback tempo — which not only affects the metronome, but also the playback of
a song or an accompaniment style.
TEMPO
TAP TEMPO
RESET
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
RESET
RESET
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CHANNEL
ON OFF
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
Songs and accompaniment
styles have been given
default (initial) tempo
settings, designed to best
suit the song/style.
TEMPO
1
2
TAP TEMPO
RESET
Adjust the tempo by using either the TEMPO [
] buttons or the [DATA ENTRY] dial.
The number in the display indicates how many
]
[
Press either the TEMPO [
button or the [ ] button.
]
quarter-note beats there are in one minute. The
range is between 5 and 500. The higher the value,
the faster the tempo.
When you change the tempo, both tempos of the
current song and style will be changed to the same
tempo. To restore their respective default (initial)
Press this to
close the
EXIT
END
tempo settings, press both the TEMPO [ ] [
]
TEMPO display.
buttons simultaneously. Also refer to the “Tempo
about tempo.
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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.
Hitting the [TAP TEMPO]
button produces a tapping
sound.You can change this
TEMPO
Playback the song or the
1 accompaniment style
2
TAP TEMPO
n
You can also use Tap Tempo
to automatically start the
song or accompaniment
style at the desired tempo.
While both the song and
accompaniment style are
stopped, tap the [TAP
RESET
Tap the [TAP TEMPO] button twice
to change the tempo.
TEMPO] button several
times, and the selected
accompaniment style starts
automatically at the tempo
you tapped. While a song is
set to Sync. Start stand-by
[TAP TEMPO] button starts
the song playback in the
same manner. For songs
and styles in 2/4 and 4/4
time, tap four times; for 3/4
time, tap three times; for 5/4
time, tap five times.
I Tempo Indications — MAIN Display
There are three different tempo indications in the Main display, as shown below.
Indicates the default (initial) tempo
setting for the currently selected
song (unless the tempo has been
changed manually).
Indicates the current tempo for the
selected song, accompaniment
style or the metronome which is
now playing back. When nothing is
playing back (stopped), this
indicates the tempo for the selected
style. When the song and style are
played back simultaneously, the
tempo of the style is automatically
changed to match the tempo of the
song, and is displayed here. This
tempo is used for recording when
recording a song or
accompaniment style.
Indicates the default (initial) tempo
setting for the currently selected
accompaniment style (unless the
tempo has been changed
manually).
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Playing the Demos
The CVP-205/203 is an extraordinarily versatile and sophisticated instrument, featuring a wide variety of dynamic
Reference
voices and rhythms, plus a wealth of advanced functions. Three different types of Demo songs have been specially
prepared showcasing the stunning sound and features of the CVP-205/203.
MENU
DEMO
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
HELP
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
F
VOICE PART
ON OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
/
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
FUNCTION
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
RESET
RESET
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CHANNEL
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART
ON OFF
/
PART
Pressing the [DEMO]
button automatically
plays back the Demo
songs at random.
MENU
1
2
DEMO
HELP
FUNCTION
2-1 Use the [BACK][NEXT] buttons to select the desired Demo category.
Function Demos ....... These demonstrate each of the different functions on the CVP-205/203.
Voice Demos ............. These showcase the voices of the CVP-205/203.
Style Demos.............. These introduce you to the rhythms and accompaniment styles of the CVP-205/203.
BACK
NEXT
2-3 Press one of these buttons twice
— once to select the desired
demo, and once again to start it.
Press this to play back all Demo songs/items continuously, starting from
the first item at the top left of the display.This is available only from the
FUNCTION page.
2-2 Use these to select
different display pages.
All of the available demos are played back in sequence, starting from the one
at top left. The VOICE and STYLE pages do not have the [AUTO] button;
however, all demo songs are played back in sequence.
Pressing this button cancels the interactive features of the Function Demos
(otherwise available in step 3 below).
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Playing the Demos
Use the [BACK][NEXT]
buttons in the introduction
screen to call up the previ-
ous or next page.
For the Function demos, an introduction screen appears in the display and
the Demo starts playing.
3
This example shows the Voices in the
FUNCTION demo.
n
BACK
NEXT
Press the SONG [START/
STOP] button to stop the
Demo song. To start the
Demo again from the point
at which it was stopped,
press the SONG [START/
STOP] button again.
Rewind and fast-forward
can also be used with the
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
F
G
H
I
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
J
DATA
ENTRY
Select the desired word or item by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press
the [ENTER] button or number buttons ([1M], [2M], etc.) to call it up.
Relevant explanations are shown in the display.
4
END
EXIT
Return to the MAIN screen.
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Voices
The CVP-205/203 gives you an enormous selection of authentic voices, including various keyboard instruments, strings
and brass — and many, many more.
VOICE
PIANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
STRINGS
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
WOODWIND
BRASS
USER
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
RESET
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
Selecting a Voice
Select
the
desired
voice
group.
VOICE
When you select a voice
group, the last selected
voice will automatically be
selected.
1
PIANO & HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN & ACCORDION
STRINGS
PERCUSSION
CHOIR & PAD
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
WOODWIND
BRASS
XG
USER
n
Selecting a voice automati-
cally selects the best-suited
effect and other settings for
that particular voice.You can
disable this so that settings
are not automatically
Indicates that the display
is for selecting the MAIN
2-1 Select the memory location of the
voice (PRESET/USER/FLOPPY DISK).
2
BACK
NEXT
n
You can set how much the
volume of the voice changes
according to your playing
n
For a list of the available
voices, refer to the separate
Data List.
n
You can set whether the
voice bank and program
change numbers (“MSB-
LSB-Program Change num-
ber” at the right above the
voice name) are displayed or
2-3 Select the voice.
2-2 Select the
various pages
Press this to start the
demo of the selected
voice. To stop the demo
at any time, press this
button again.
in the current
voice group.
n
Press this to call up the display for selecting the voice group.
XG is a major enhancement
of the GM System level 1 for-
mat, and was developed by
Yamaha specially to provide
more voices and variations,
as well as greater expressive
control over voices and
effects, and to ensure com-
patibility of data well into the
future.
Press this to return to
the MAIN display.
Play the keyboard to hear the
selected
voice.
3
END
EXIT
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Voices
Voice Characteristics
The voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the voice name.
Natural!
These rich and luscious voices are comprised mostly of keyboard instrument sounds and are especially intended
for playing piano and other keyboard parts. Since they use a completely independent sound source, you can play
full, sustained chords — even along with the accompaniment style — and not have to worry about notes cutting
off. They also take full advantage of Yamaha’s advanced sampling technology such as Stereo Sampling, Dynamic
Sampling, Sustain Sampling, and Key-off Sampling.
Live!
These acoustic instrument sounds were sampled in stereo, to produce a truly authentic, rich sound — full of
atmosphere and ambience.
Cool!
These voices capture the dynamic textures and subtle nuances of electric instruments — thanks to a huge amount
of memory and some very sophisticated programming.
Sweet!
These acoustic instrument sounds also benefit from Yamaha’s sophisticated technology — and feature a sound so
finely detailed and natural, you’ll swear you’re playing the real thing!
Drum
Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the
keyboard.
SFX
Various special effect sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
Keyboard Percussion
When one of the drum of SFX kits is selected in the PERCUSSION voice group, various drum, percussion, and
special effect sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard. The various
drums and percussion instruments of the Standard Kit are indicated by symbols above the assigned keys. Keep in
mind that even though different kits feature different sounds, some same-named sounds in different kits are
identical.
Refer to the separate Data List (Drum/key Assignment List) for a listing of the sounds in each drum/SFX kit.
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.
PIANO
PIANO button
You can also use the metro-
nome with this function
This reconfigures all of the panel settings for playing the CVP-205/203 as a
piano.
Piano Lock function
Even if you turn Piano Lock
off, the piano settings are
still active.
The convenient Piano Lock function lets you “lock” the piano so that you don’t
inadvertently change the settings by pressing another button on the panel. Once
locked, the CVP-205/203 stays in the piano mode, even if other buttons are pressed
— preventing you from accidently starting a song or accompaniment style during a
piano concert.
Hold down the [PIANO] button for a short time, until a message appears prompting
you to enable Piano Lock.
To enable Piano Lock, select “OK.”
To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] button again for a short time.
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Voices
Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously
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.
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
G
H
LAYER
LEFT
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGA
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
/
ASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
Playing a layer of two voices
LAYER part
LEFT part
MAIN part
MAIN part
Playing two voices separately — on the left
and right sections of the keyboard
Split point
Left range
Split point
Right range
Playing three different voices — one on the
left section of the keyboard, plus a layer of
two on the right
LAYER part
MAIN part
LEFT part
Left range
Right range
Layer — Layering Two Different Voices
Press this to
Select LAYER with the [G] button. Press the same
button to call up the VOICE display, from which you
can select the specific voice you want to play in a
layer with the Main voice. The method of selecting a
voice here is the same as that in VOICE (MAIN)
display (page 55).
There is an alternate way for
quickly selecting both the
MAIN and LAYER voices
from the panel: While hold-
ing down one panel voice
button, press a second
1 turn the LAYER
2
function on. To
turn it off, press
the button again.
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
voice button. The first
selected voice becomes the
MAIN voice, and the second
becomes the LAYER.
G
H
LAYER
L
Press this to return to the
MAIN display.
EXIT
END
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Left — Setting Separate Voices for the Left and Right Sections of the Keyboard
Set the LEFT to
Select LEFT with the [H] button. Press the same
The split point can be freely
1 ON. Press this
2
button to call up the VOICE display, from which you
can select the specific voice you want to play in a
left. How to select the voice is the same as the way of
VOICE (MAIN) screen (page 55).
set to any key on the key-
board. To set it, call up the
SPLIT POINT display by
pressing the [I] (SPLIT
POINT) button in the MAIN
display. The operation steps
are the same as in the
button again to
set it to OFF.
LAYER
LEFT
STYLE SETTING/SPLIT
POINT display of the FUNC-
TION page (page 130).
F
G
H
n
Each part (MAIN, LAYER,
and LEFT) can have its own
END
n
You can also use the LAYER
and LEFT functions
EXIT
together, to create a combi-
nation layer/split. To do this,
set separate voices for the
left and right sections of the
keyboard (as indicated), and
set up a layer of two different
voices on the right.
Press this to
return to the
MAIN display.
Applying Voice Effects
This section of the panel lets you add a variety of effects to the voices you play on the keyboard.
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY / ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
POWER
LCD
REVERB
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
/
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
TRANSPOSE
RESET
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
STUDIO
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
Press one of the effect buttons to turn the corresponding effects on. Press it again to turn the effect off.
For explanations on each of the effects, see below.
I REVERB
Reverb is an effect that recreates the acoustic ambiance of a performance space — anything from a small jazz club to a
concert hall.
I DSP
The CVP-205/203 features a variety of dynamic built-in digital effects, letting you process
the sound in various ways. You can use DSP to enhance the voices in subtle ways — such
as by applying chorus to add animation and depth, or using a symphonic effect to give
the sound warmth and richness. DSP also has effects such as distortion that can
completely change the character of the sound. DSP is set for the currently selected part
(MAIN/LAYER/LEFT).
The DSP and VARIATION
effect types and the their
depth can be selected and
adjusted in the MIXING CON-
This control changes the Variation effect settings, letting you alter some aspect of the effect, depending on the selected
type. For example, when the Rotary Speaker effect is selected (page 122), this lets you switch the rotor speed between
slow and fast.
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I HARMONY/ECHO
This control adds Harmony or Echo effects to the voices played on the right hand section
The Portamento effect creates
a smooth pitch glide between
successively played notes.
I MONO
This control determines whether the voice is played monophonically (only one note at a
time) or polyphonically for each part (MAIN/LAYER/LEFT). This is set to MONO when the
lamp is lit, and set to polyphonic when the lamp is off. When set to MONO, only the last
note played will sound. This lets you play wind instrument voices more realistically.
Depending on the selected voice, the MONO setting also lets you effectively use the
Portamento effect, when playing in legato.
You can add special empha-
sis to melody lines you play
over chords by using the
Layer function with a mono-
phonic voice. Set the Main
voice to play polyphonically
and set the Layer voice to
play monophonically
(MONO). In this case, the
melody you play — including
the top notes of any chords
— sounds monophonically.
Try this using the following
voices.
I LEFT HOLD
This function causes the left part voice to be held even when the keys are released — the
same effect as when the damper (sustain) pedal is pressed. This function is especially
effective when used with the auto accompaniment. For example, if you play and release a
chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard (with the left part on and the
Left voice set to Strings), the strings part sustains, adding a natural richness to the overall
accompaniment sound.
MAIN voice: Brass Section
(polyphonic) + LAYER voice
:
Sweet Trump (monophonic)
Using the Pedals
The CVP-205/203 features three pedals.
You can also assign one of
many other functions to
these pedals (as well as the
optional foot controller or
footswitch). For example, you
can use it to start/stop the
accompaniment style, or use
it to play Fill-ins (page 131).
Left Pedal
Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
I Damper Pedal (Right)
The damper pedal performs the same function as the
damper pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you
sustain the sound of the voices even after releasing the
keys.
• Some voices may sound
continuously or have a
long decay after the notes
have been released while
the damper pedal is held.
•
Certain voices in the [PER-
CUSSION] and [XG]
When you press the damper pedal
here, the notes you play before you
release the pedal have a longer sustain.
groups may not be affected
by use of the damper pedal.
I Sostenuto Pedal (Center)
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the
sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will
be sustained as long as the pedal is held, but all
• Certain voices, such as
[STRINGS] or [BRASS],
sustain continuously when
the sostenuto pedal is
pressed.
subsequently played notes will not be sustained.
• Certain voices in the
[PERCUSSION] and [XG]
groups may not be
affected by use of the sos-
tenuto pedal.
When you press the sostenuto pedal
here while holding the note, the note will
sustain as long as you hold the pedal.
I Left Pedal
The depth of the left pedal
effect can be adjusted
When the Piano voice is selected, pressing this pedal reduces the volume and slightly
changes the timbre of the notes you play.
The settings assigned to this pedal may differ depending on the selected voice.
(
page 131).
I Foot Controller/Footswitch
An optional Yamaha foot controller (FC7) or footswitch (FC4 or FC5) can be connected to
the AUX PEDAL jack and used to control various functions assigned in the FUNCTION page (page 131).
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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 your music will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you
play. Try selecting some of the different styles (refer to separate Data List (Style List) ) and play them.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
RESET
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
BALANCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Playing a style
To call up the [MAIN] dis-
1
play, first press the
[DIRECT ACCESS] button,
then press the [EXIT] but-
ton.
BACK
NEXT
2
2-1 Select a location (Preset,
User, Floppy Disk) for
saving the style.
2-2 Select a Style.
When you've opened a lower directory's display,
this button (UP) lets you call up the next higher
directory, from which you can select Style groups.
For a list of the available
accompaniment styles, refer
to the separate Data List
(Style List).
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Styles
When the [ACMP] button is set to on, you can play/indicate chords from the auto
accompaniment section of the keyboard. (Depending on the settings, this may be
the range of the Left voice, or the entire keyboard.)
You can set the key range
for auto accompaniment
3
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Sync. Start
Turn SYNC. (SYNCHRONIZED) START on.
4
Enabling this lets you start
the style simply by playing
the keyboard.
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
• You can begin the rhythm
channels (tracks) of the
Style by pressing the
[START/STOP] button.
• The rhythm channels of
the style can also be
started by tapping the
[TAP TEMPO] button.
With the style stopped,
tap the [TAP TEMPO]
button three, four or five
times (three for 3/4 time,
four for 2/4 or 4/4 time,
five for 5/4 time).
As soon as you play a chord with the auto accompaniment section, the style starts.
5
Split point
The Tempo can be adjusted
using the TEMPO [ ][ ] or
[TAP TEMPO] button.
If you tap the [TAP TEMPO]
button, the tempo will adjust to
the same speed that you tapped.
Auto Accompaniment section
When you simultaneously
play back accompaniment
styles with a song, the
END
Stop the style.
Turn ACMP off.
6
accompaniment parts
STYLE
recorded to the song (chan-
nels 9 - 16) are temporarily
replaced by the selected
accompaniment style — let-
ting you try out and use dif-
ferent accompaniment with
ACMP
SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
Accompaniment Style Characteristics
The defining characteristics of some of the accompaniment styles are indicated above the relevant style names in the Open/Save display.
Session!
These styles provide even greater realism and authentic backing by mixing in original chord types and changes, as well as special riffs with
chord changes, with the Main sections. These have been programmed to add “spice” and a professional touch to your performances of
certain songs and in certain genres. As a result, the styles may not necessarily be appropriate — or even harmonically correct — for all
songs and for all chord playing. In some cases for example, playing a simple major triad may result in a seventh chord, or playing an on-
bass chord may result in incorrect or unexpected accompaniment.
Piano Combo!
These accompaniment styles feature a basic piano trio (piano, bass, and drums), augmented in some cases with other instruments. Since
this is a small combo sound, the accompaniment backing is appropriately sparse, making it useful and effective for a wide variety of songs.
Pianist!
These special styles provide piano-only accompaniment — effectively recreating the left-hand performance of an accomplished pianist.
Just by playing the proper chords with your left hand, you can automatically add complicated arpeggios and bass/chord patterns — such
as difficult-to-play stride piano parts.
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Playing a Style’s Rhythm Channels only
The Rhythm channels are
part of the styles. Each style
has different rhythm pat-
terns.
1
You can also start the
rhythm simply by playing a
key on the keyboard, if Sync
Start is enabled (turn on the
[SYNC.START] button).
2
Rhythm starts.
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Set to off.
Play along with the rhythm playback.
3
The Tempo can be adjusted using the TEMPO [ ][ ] or [TAP TEMPO] buttons.
If you tap the [TAP TEMPO] button, the tempo will adjust to the same speed that
you tapped.
When selecting the style
group “PIANIST,” the
rhythm doesn’t sound.
When you want to use any
of the styles, always make
sure that ACMP is turned
on.
Press the STYLE [START/STOP] button
again to stop the rhythm playback.
END
Adjusting the Volume Balance/Channel Muting
BALANCE display
MIC part
STYLE part (Auto
Accompaniment section)
Parts played from the
keyboard (MAIN/LAYER/
LEFT)
Call up the
BALANCE
display.
SONG part
Adjust the output level of the Part.
BALANCE
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
CHANNEL ON/OFF display
PART
Channel
Refers to the MIDI channel
Call up the
The channels are assigned
as shown below.
Song
Channel ON/
OFF display.
Call up the STYLE display by pressing the [CHANNEL ON/OFF]
button, then turn the instrument you want to cancel off. To listen to
only one instrument by itself, hold down the appropriate button for
the channel to set the channel to SOLO. To cancel SOLO, simply
press the appropriate channel button again.
1 - 16
Accompaniment Style
9 - 16
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Chord Fingerings
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 left hand.
SINGLE FINGER
Single Finger accompaniment makes it simple to produce beautifully orchestrated accompaniment using major,
seventh, minor and minor-seventh chords by pressing a minimum number of keys on the auto accompaniment section
of the keyboard. The abbreviated chord fingerings described below are used.
For a major chord, press the root key only.
For a minor chord, simultaneously press the root key
and a black key to its left.
For a seventh chord, simultaneously press the root
For a minor-seventh chord, simultaneously press the
key and a white key to its left.
root key and both a white and black key to its left.
MULTI FINGER
Chord detection in the AI
The Multi Finger mode automatically detects Single Finger or Fingered chord fingerings,
so you can use either type of fingering without having to switch fingering modes. If you
want to play minor, seventh, or minor-seventh chords using the SINGLE FINGER
operation in the MULTI FINGER Mode, always press the closest white/black key(s) to the
root of the chord.
Full Keyboard mode occurs
at approximately 8th-note
intervals. Extremely short
chords — less than an 8th
note in length — may not be
detected.
FINGERED
This mode lets you produce accompaniment by playing full chords on the auto
accompaniment section of the keyboard. The Fingered mode recognizes the various
chord types listed on the next page.
In Full Keyboard mode,
chords are detected based
on the lowest and second
lowest notes you play. If the
two lowest notes fall within a
single octave, those two
notes determine the chord. If
the lowest note and the sec-
ond lowest note are sepa-
rated by more than one
octave, the lowest note
FINGERED ON BASS
This mode accepts the same fingerings as the FINGERED mode, but the lowest note
played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard is used as the bass note,
allowing you to play “on bass” chords. For example, to indicate a C-on-E chord, play a C
major chord with E as the lowest note (E, G, C).
FULL KEYBOARD
becomes the bass and the
chord is determined from the
second lowest note and the
other notes played in the
same octave.
This method detects chords in the entire key range. Chords are detected in a way similar
to Fingered, even if you split the notes between your left and right hands — for example,
playing a bass note with your left hand and a chord with your right, or by playing a chord
with your left hand and a melody note with your right.
AI FINGERED
This mode is basically the same as FINGERED, with the exception that less than three
notes can be played to indicate the chords (based on the previously played chord, etc.).
AI
Artificial Intelligence
AI FULL KEYBOARD
When this advanced auto accompaniment mode is engaged, the CVP-205/203 will
automatically create appropriate accompaniment while you play just about anything,
anywhere on the keyboard using both hands. You don’t have to worry about specifying the accompaniment chords.
Although the AI Full Keyboard mode is designed to work with many songs, some arrangements may not be suitable for
use with this feature.
This mode is similarto FULL KEYBOARD, with the exception that less than three notes can be played to indicate the
th
th
chords (based on the previously played chord, etc.). 9 and 11 chords cannot be played.
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Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode (Example for “C” chords)
ꢁ
11
Cꢀ5
CM7ꢀ
5
C9
C6
C6 9
CM7
Cm9
Cdim
CM79
CM7
Cm7
C7
C
Csus4
CmM7
C79
Caug
CmM7 9
CM7aug
Cm
Cm6
Cm79
Cm711
Cm7ꢀ5
CmM7ꢀ
5
C7ꢀ
9
C7ꢀ
13
Cdim7
C7aug
ꢁ
ꢁ
C713
C7
C7sus4
Csus2
11
9
C7ꢀ
5
C7
Chord Name [Abbreviation]
Major [M]
Normal Voicing
1 - 3 - 5
Display for root “C”
• Notes in parentheses can
be omitted.
C
• For FINGERED, FIN-
GERED ON BASS, and AI
FINGERED, if you play
any three adjacent keys
(including black keys), the
chord sound will be can-
celed and only the rhythm
instruments will continue
playing (Chord Cancel
function). This let you play
back only the rhythm.
• Playing two same root
keys in the adjacent
octaves produces accom-
paniment based only on
the root.
• A perfect fifth (1 + 5) pro-
duces accompaniment
based on the root and the
fifth.
• The auto accompaniment
Style will sometimes not
change when related
chords are played in
sequence (e.g. some
minor chords followed by
the minor seventh).
• You can also have the
CVP-205/203 “teach” you
how to play Fingered
chords. From the CHORD
FINGERING display
chord you want to learn,
and the notes you should
press are indicated in the
display.
Ninth [9]
1 - 2 - 3 - 5
1 - (3) - 5 - 6
C9
C6
Sixth [6]
9
9
Sixth ninth [6 ]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6 or 3 - 6 - 2*
1 - 3 - (5) - 7
C6
Major seventh [M7]
CM7
9
9
Major seventh ninth [M7 ]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5)j - 7
CM7
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
11
11
Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7
]
1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - 7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - (5) - 7 CM7
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Flatted fifth [ 5]
1 - 3 - 5
C 5
ꢀ5
ꢀ
ꢀ5
Major seventh flatted fifth [M7
Suspended fourth [sus4]
Augmented [aug]
]
1 - 3 - 5 - 7
CM7
1 - 4 - 5
Csus4
Caug
CM7aug
Cm
ꢁ
1 - 3 - 5
ꢁ
Major seventh augmented [M7aug]
Minor [m]
1 - (3) - 5 - 7
ꢀ
1 - 3 - 5
ꢀ
Minor ninth [m9]
1 - 2 - 3 - 5
Cm9
ꢀ
Minor sixth [m6]
1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Cm6
ꢀ
ꢀ
Minor seventh [m7]
1 - 3 - (5) - 7
Cm7
9
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
9
Minor seventh ninth [m7 ]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7 or 3 - 7 - 2
Cm7
11
ꢀ
ꢀ
11
Minor seventh eleventh [m7
Minor major seventh [mM7]
]
1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - ( 7)
Cm7
ꢀ
1 - 3 - (5) - 7
CmM7
9
ꢀ
9
Minor major seventh ninth [mM7 ]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7
CmM7
ꢀ5
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7
]
1 - 3 - 5 - 7
Cm7 5
ꢀ5
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ5
Minor major seventh flatted fifth [mM7
Diminished [dim]
]
1 - 3 - 5 - 7
CmM7
ꢀ
ꢀ
1 - 3 - 5
Cdim
Cdim7
C7
ꢀ
ꢀ
Diminished seventh [dim7]
1 - 3 - 5 - 6
ꢀ
Seventh [7]
1 - 3 - (5) - 7 or 1 - (3) - 5 - 7
ꢀ9
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ9
Seventh flatted ninth [7
]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7
C7
ꢀ13
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ13
Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7
]
1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 7
C7
9
ꢀ
ꢀ
9
Seventh ninth [7 ]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7 or 3 - 7 - 2*
C7
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
11
ꢀ
ꢀ
11
Seventh add sharp eleventh [7
]
1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - 7 or 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - (5) -
7
C7
C7
C7
C7
13
ꢀ
ꢀ
13
Seventh add thirteenth [7
]
1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - 7 or 3 - 6 - 7
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
9
ꢀ
9
Seventh sharp ninth [7
]
1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7
ꢀ5
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ5
Seventh flatted fifth [7
]
1 - 3 - 5 - 7
ꢁ
ꢀ
Seventh augmented [7aug]
1 - 3 - 5 - 7
C7aug
C7sus4
Csus2
ꢀ
Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]
Suspended second [sus2]
1 - 4 - 5 - 7
1 - 2 - 5
* Only this voicing (inversion) is recognized. Other chords not marked with an asterisk can be played in any inversion.
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Arranging the Style Pattern (SECTIONS: MAIN A/B/C/D, INTRO, ENDING, BREAK)
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 arrangement in your performance.
You can also use this func-
tion to play only rhythms
• If you press the [INTRO]
button, you can play back
an Intro section while an
accompaniment is play-
ing.
1
• Section button indications
— [BREAK], [INTRO],
[MAIN], [ENDING] but-
tons
LED is green
— The section is not
selected.
2
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
LED is red
A
B
C
D
— The section is cur-
rently selected.
LED is off
— No section data; the
section cannot be
played.
2-1 Turn the ACMP function on.
2-3 Turn the SYNC. START function on.
2-2 Press the [INTRO] button. To cancel the INTRO section
before starting the style, press the [INTRO] button again.
• You can dynamically con-
trol the level of the
accompaniment by how
softly or strongly you play
the keys in the Auto
Accompaniment section
of the keyboard
• If you press the [SYNC.
START] button while an
accompaniment is play-
ing, the accompaniment
will stop and the CVP-
205/203 will enter Syn-
chronized Start standby
status.
The Intro section starts as soon as you play a key in the Auto
Accompaniment section of the keyboard, and changes to the Main section.
3
Split point
• You can also change
style sections by using
• The Break section lets
you add dynamic varia-
tions and breaks in the
rhythm of the accompani-
ment, to make your per-
formance sound even
more professional. If you
press the [BREAK] but-
ton while an accompani-
ment is playing, the fill-in
will play back for one
measure.
• The indicator of the desti-
nation section (MAIN A/
B/C/D) will flash while the
Break is playing.
• When the [AUTO FILLIN]
button is set to on and
the MAIN [A][B][C][D]
button is pressed after
the final half beat (eighth
note) of the measure, the
fill-in will begin from the
next measure.
Auto Accompaniment section
4
Main sections can be shifted.
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Press this button to add breaks.
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• Styles can also be started
by pressing the STYLE
[START/STOP] button.
• You can select the Intro
and Ending type by press-
ing the [E] button in the
• If you press the [INTRO]
button while the ending is
playing, the Intro section
will begin playing after the
ending is finished.
This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the Style stops
automatically.You can have the ending gradually slow down (ritardando) by
pressing the same [ENDING/rit.] button again while the ending is playing back.
END
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit.
SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Fade-in/Fade-out
• When the [AUTO FILLIN]
button is set to on and you
press a MAIN button while
the ending is playing, fill-in
accompaniment will
immediately start playing,
continuing with the Main
section.
The accompaniment style also include a convenient Fade-in/Fade-out function that
gradually fades in and fades out the accompaniment. To start the style with a fade-in,
press the [FADE IN/OUT] button, then turn SYNC. START on. To cancel the fade-in
before starting the style, press the button again.
To fade out and stop the Style, press this button while the style is playing. The time of the
• You can begin the accom-
paniment by using the
Ending instead of the Intro
section. In this case, the
auto accompaniment
doesn’t stop when the
ending is finished.
• If you select a different
style while the style is not
playing, the “default”
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 the key in the Auto Accompaniment
section is played.
tempo for that style is also
selected. If the accompa-
niment is playing, the
same tempo is maintained
even if you select a differ-
ent style.
Turn ACMP (Accompaniment) on.
1
• When STOP ACMP is set
to on and the accompani-
ment is not playing, you
can play both chords and
bass in the Auto Accom-
paniment section in the
Turn SYNC. STOP on. SYNC. START is also automatically set to on when
SYNC. STOP is turned on.
2
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto accompaniment
3
starts.
Split point
You can also use the SYNC.
STOP function by pressing
the auto accompaniment
section/left-hand range
Auto Accompaniment section
The auto accompaniment stops when you release your left hand from the keys.
4
5
Synchro Stop cannot be set
to on when the fingering
mode is set to Full Key-
board/AI Keyboard or the
auto accompaniment on the
panel is set to off.
Press the [SYNC. STOP]/
[SYNC. START] button
again to stop the
Playing a chord with your
left hand automatically
restarts the auto
END
accompaniment.
accompaniment.
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Selecting Intro and Ending Types (INTRO/ENDING)
To call up the [MAIN] dis-
1
play, first press the [DIRECT
ACCESS] button, then press
the [EXIT] button.
D
Play the style using
the Intro or Ending
2
3
E
Select a Intro
Select a Ending
Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when
changing accompaniment sections — Auto Fill In
Fill
A short phrase used to add
variation to the style.
STYLE
1
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Play the style and switch among the accompaniment sections as they play
Fill-in patterns play automatically between each change in the Main
sections.
You can also add a fill-in by
pressing the selected MAIN
button again.
2
You can temporarily disable
Auto Fill In during a perfor-
mance by pressing the next
Main section’s button twice
quickly.
To cancel the Auto Fill, press the [AUTO FILLIN] button again.
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Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected Style (ONE TOUCH SETTING)
The convenient OneTouch 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.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
BALANCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
1
Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons ([1] - [4]).
As soon as you play a
chord with your left
hand, the auto
2
3
LED is red — The One Touch Setting is currently selected.
ONE TOUCH SETTING
accompaniment starts.
1
2
3
4
Split point
LED is green — The One Touch
Setting is not selected.
LED is off — No One Touch
Setting data. The button is not
available.
Auto Accompaniment section
Various settings (such as voices, effects, etc.) that match the selected
style can be instantly recalled. When the style is not playing, Auto
Accompaniment and Sync. Start will automatically be turned on.
For details about the One Touch Setting parameters, refer to the
separate Data List (Parameter Chart).
Stop the Auto Accompaniment.
4
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit.
SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
Try out other One Touch Setting setups. You can also create your own One
5
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
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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).
AUTO FILLIN
The One Touch Settings
When you switch among the Main sections (A
- D), the corresponding OneTouch Setting will
be called up automatically.
The Main sections A, B, C, and D correspond
to One Touch Settings 1, 2, 3, and 4,
respectively.
2
1
can be set to change with
the sections in one of two
• Immediately when you
press a section button.
• At the next measure (in
an accompaniment
OTS LINK
style), after you press a
section button.
To cancel the OTS Link function, press the [OTS LINK] button again.
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Registering the Panel Controls in One Touch Setting (ONE TOUCH SETTING)
This section covers how to create your own One Touch Setting setups (four setups per style). For a list of One Touch
Setting setup parameters, refer to the separate Data List (Parameter Chart).
MEMORY
Set up the panel controls
such as selecting a voice
as required.
Press the [MEMORY]
button.
Select a style.
2
3
1
4
Press one of the ONE TOUCH SETTING buttons:[1] through [4].
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
The items you can register in a One Touch Setting are Voice, Harmony and Pedal settings.
Unless you store the panel
settings here, the registered
settings will be deleted
when you select a different
accompaniment style.
A message prompting you to save the current style will appear. Select “YES”
to call up the STYLE display, then save the panel settings (page 39, 45).
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Calling Up Ideal Setups for Your Music — Music Finder
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 be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder function will help you out.
The recommended settings, which together make up a “record,” can also be edited and
stored. This lets you create and save your own Music Finder records for future recall.
The MUSIC FINDER records
and its contents is just one
example of the recom-
mended panel setups.You
can also create your own
Music Finder settings for
your favorite songs and
genres.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
Keep in mind that Music
Finder is a performance aid
in that it automatically finds
appropriate accompaniment
styles and voices for your
playing. Even though you
can specify song titles, it
does not actually contain
song data.
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
BALANCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MUSIC FINDER
MUSIC FINDER
1
2
All ..........................Show all records.
FAVORITE..............Show the records that have added to the “Favorite” page.
Select a record. For example, select the
top record by pressing the [1LM] button
to call up the recommended setups.
The setting data shown here is referred
to as a “record.”
Sorting the records
MUSIC ...... The record is sorted by song title.
STYLE.......The record is sorted by style name.
BEAT ........ The record is sorted by beat.
TEMPO..... The record is sorted by tempo.
Change the order of the records
(ascending or descending).
Add the selected record to “Favorite (Bookmark)”page
When you press the [H] button, the “Add selected
data to the favorite list?YES/NO” message will be
displayed. Select [YES] to add the selected page to
“FAVORITE” page.
Show the
number of
records of
each page.
Search record(s). Enter the condition of the search
The results of SEARCH 1 or 2 appear in the
“SEARCH 1” or “SEARCH 2” page respectively.
(for editing the selected record).
Select a record by song title.
When sorting records by song title,
use the [1LM] button to skip up or
down through the songs
Turn TEMPO LOCK on/off.TEMPO LOCK function lets you avoid changing
the Tempo during style playback when selecting another record. The on/off
setting affects all pages (ALL/FAVORITE/SEARCH 1/SEARCH 2).
alphabetically. Simultaneously
press the [LM] buttons to move the
cursor to the first record.
Select a record by style name. When sorting the records by style name, press these buttons
to move the cursor to the next /previous style. Simultaneously press the [LM] buttons to move
the cursor to the first record.
Records can be selected by
using the [DATA ENTRY]
dial and pressing the
[ENTER] button.
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Searching the Ideal Setups — Music Finder Search
You can search the record by music title or keywords. The results appears in the display.
Enter the
Press the [I]
(SEARCH 1)
button or [J]
(SEARCH 2)
button in the
MUSIC FINDER
display.
2
1
conditions for
the search (see
below), then
start search by
using [START
SEARCH] button.
Start searching the record.
The results that satisfy all
the conditions appear in the
SEARCH page. For details
about the search settings in
this display, see below.
I [A] MUSIC
Searches by music or song title. Press this button to call up the display for
inputting the song title.
records that contain the entered word or words.
I [B] KEYWORD
Searches by keyboard. Press this button to call up the display for inputting the
keyword.
records that contain the entered word or words. You can search several
different keywords simultaneously by inserting a separator (comma) between each. The search function finds and
displays all records that contain at least one match in the keywords.
I [C] STYLE
The STYLE FILE SELECT
display can only be used to
Searches by style name. Press this button to call up the STYLE FILE SELECT display. Press
the [A] through [J] button in the display to select the desired accompaniment style. This
convenient function lets you find all songs that use a certain accompaniment style.
select the style name for
searching; it cannot be used
to call up the actual accom-
paniment style.
I [D] BEAT
Searches by beat or rhythmic feel.
I [E] SEARCH AREA
Selects a specific location for searching. You can further narrow down your search by using the SEARCH 1 and 2
selections.
I [F]~[H] CLEAR
Clears the entered item at left.
I [1LM] TEMPO FROM
You can also narrow your search by specifying a tempo range. This lets you set the minimum tempo for the search. Press
the [LM] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the tempo value to the minimum.
I [2LM]TEMPO TO
You can also narrow your search by specifying a tempo range. This lets you set the maximum tempo for the search.
Press the [LM] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the tempo value to the maximum.
I [3LM]~[5LM] GENRE
Selects the specific music genre for searching. The available range includes all genres (ANY), the preset genres, and any
genres you’ve entered yourself (page 70).
I [8M] CANCEL
Press this to cancel the operation and return to the previous display.
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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.
You can also change/clear a
preset record. To avoid chang-
ing/clearing the record, register
the record as a new record
after editing.
Press the [8 LM] (RECORD EDIT) button in the MUSIC FINDER display.
1
All Music Finder records can be
stored together as a single file
(page 143). When calling up a
stored file, a message appears
prompting you to replace or
append the records as desired.
• Replace:
Change/clear the record data.You can also register new records. For details
about all settings and operations, see below.
2
All Music Finder records cur-
rently in the instrument are
deleted and replaced with the
records of the selected file.
• Append:
The records called up are
added to the vacant record
numbers.
I [A] MUSIC
Selects the music or song title for editing. Press the button to call up the
display for inputting the music or song title, then edit the name as desired.
I [B] KEYWORD
Selects the keyword for editing. Press the button to call up the display for
inputting the keyword, then edit it as desired.
You can enter several different keywords by inserting a separator (comma)
between each.
I [C] STYLE
The STYLE FILE SELECT
display can only be used to
select the style name for
record editing; it cannot be
used to call up the actual
accompaniment style.
Selects the style name for editing. Always enter the name when a new record is registered.
Press the button to call up the STYLE FILE SELECT display. Press the [A] through [J] button
in the display to select the desired style you want to change/clear/register.
I [D] BEAT
Selects the beat (time signature) for editing. When another file is selected by pressing the
[C] button, the current beat setting is replaced with the beat setting of the selected file.
Keep in mind that the Beat
setting made here is only for
the Music Finder search
function; this does not affect
the actual Beat setting of the
accompaniment style itself.
I [E] FAVORITE
I [F]~[H] CLEAR
Clears the entered item at left.
I [I] DELETE RECORD
Clears the selected record. The deleted record number becomes empty. When you press this button, a message appears
prompting you to execute, abort or cancel the operation.
YES .................. Press this to clear the record and close the display.
NO .................. Press this to close the display without clearing the record.
CANCEL........... Press this to close the message box and return to the previous display.
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I [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.
The maximum number of
records is 2500, including
internal records.
YES .................. Press this to register the record and close the display.
NO .................. Press this to close the display without registering the record.
CANCEL........... Press this to close the message box and return to the previous display.
I [1ML] TEMPO
Determines the tempo for the selected style. When changing the style with the [C] button, the tempo is automatically
changed to that of the changed style.
I [3ML]~[5ML] GENRE
Indicates and changes the genre to which the selected record is assigned. The available range includes all preset genres
as well as any you’ve entered yourself.
I [6ML] GENRE NAME
For entering a genre name. Press the button to call up the display for inputting
the genre name, then edit the name as desired. A maximum of 200 genre
names can be stored.
The genre name you input becomes effective when the current record is edited (overwritten) by pressing the [8L] (OK)
button, or when a new record is registered by pressing the [J] (NEW RECORD) button.
If you exit from the MUSIC FINDER EDIT display without actually editing or registering a record, the input genre name
is deleted.
I [8L] OK
Executes all editing and changes to the record. When you press this button, a message appears prompting you to
execute, abort or cancel the operation.
YES .................. Press this to replace the record and close the display.
NO .................. Press this to close the display without replacing the record.
CANCEL........... Press this to close the message box and return to the previous display.
I [8M] CANCEL
Press this to cancel the operation and return to the MUSIC FINDER display.
To maintain the edited and registered data, make sure to save all Music Finder records as a file (page 143). If no saved, the data will
be lost when another Music Finder file is called up or the factory-programmed settings are restored (page 143).
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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 ways — playing along on the keyboard with the recorded song, as well as
practicing and learning new music with the Guide (page 79) and Repeat (page 78) functions. You can also display the
music notation (CVP-205 only) and lyrics in the LCD.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.ST
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
DIGITAL
R
RESET
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
SONG
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
EXIT
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
NEW SONG
SYNC.START
Compatible Song Types
• Internal songs (Song Book; CVP-205 only)
• Song data on included disk [50 greats for the Piano (CVP-205/203), Music Software
Collection (CVP-203 only)]
Commercially available
music data is subject to
copyright restrictions, and is
intended only for your own
personal use.
• Commercially available song data
Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with GM (General
MIDI).
For more information on the
song file types compatible
with the Clavinova, see
Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s XG
format. XG is a significant enhancement of the “GM system level 1” standard,
providing more voices, greater editing control, and support for multiple effect
sections and effect types.
Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection)
Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s original MIDI file format.
f.
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Song Playback
Song Playback
Playing the Internal Songs
BACK
If the MAIN screen (at left) is
not displayed, press the
[DIRECT ACCESS] button
followed by the [EXIT] button.
1
n
You can also make a variety
of other settings (such as
tempo, voice selection, set-
tings for the practice func-
tions, etc.) and have them
automatically called up
when you play back the
You can enable the Synchro
Start for the song by simul-
taneously pressing the
[TOP] button and the
SONG [START/STOP] but-
ton. The song starts as
soon as you play the key-
board.You can also use this
function along with the
Style’s Synchro Start func-
2-1 Select the PRESET tab with the [BACK]
button.
2
BACK
n
You can have the volume
automatically fade in and
fade out at the beginning
and end of the song. Simply
press the [FADEIN/OUT]
button at the start of song
playback to fade in the song,
and press it again at the end
of the song to fade out.
2-2 Open a folder and
select a song to be
played back.
The song starts.
3
END
START / STOP
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SC.START
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
To stop the song immediately, press the
button again.
NEW SONG
Adjust the tempo by using the TEMPO [ ][ ] buttons
You can even change the playback speed by tapping out
Press the
button in order to go back to the
previous scrEeXeIT n.
the tempo — simply tap the [TAP TEMPO] button twice.
Songs can also be played
back continuously. Set
SONG CHAIN PLAY to ON
from the SONG SETTING
display (page 129).
Make sure that the Language
setting for the instrument
of the file name of the song that
you are playing back.
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The accompaniment stops
when you stop the song. If
the accompaniment style is
playing and you start the
song, the accompaniment
automatically stops. How-
ever, for internal songs that
use accompaniment styles,
the accompaniment style is
not stopped.
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 in place of the accompaniment parts
of the song. Make the settings below and play your own chord substitutions in place of
the song’s chord data.
• [ACMP] button .....................ON
• [AUTO FILL IN] button ........ON
Select the song and start playback by pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button.
1
2
3
4
Select the desired accompaniment style.
Start the style by pressing the STYLE [START/STOP] button.
While the song is playing, insert a break or change sections (with the STYLE
section buttons.)
Fill-in patterns play when you switch sections.
END
The style automatically stops when the song finishes or is stopped.
Some of the internal songs have been created using the accompaniment styles. For these songs, the
accompaniment styles are automatically started when starting song playback.
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Song Playback
Playing Back Songs on Disk
Insert the disk into the drive.
Before proceeding, make
sure to read the section
“Handling the Floppy Disk
Drive (FDD) and Floppy
Insert the disk shutter side
first and label face up.
n
You can set whether or not
the Clavinova automatically
calls up the first disk song
when a disk is inserted
The method for playing back is the same as in the “Playing the Internal Songs” instructions
n
Some song data for the
Clavinova has been
recorded with special “free
tempo” settings. During play-
back of such song data, the
measure numbers shown in
the display will not corre-
spond to the actual mea-
sure; this only serves as a
reference as to how much of
the song has been played
back.
Other Playback-related Operations
I Repeat / Rewind / Fast forward
During playback, you can have the song return to the top and play back again
from the beginning by pressing this button. When playback is stopped,
pressing this button returns the song to the beginning.
n
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
Songs containing a large
amount of data may not be
able to be read properly by
the instrument, and as such
you may not be able to
select them. The maximum
capacity is about 200–
300KB, however this may
differ depending on the data
contents of each song.
NEW SONG
SYNC.START
Press this button to call up the SONG POSITION display (see
below). To return to the SONG display, press the [EXIT] button.
SONG POSITION display
When “BAR” is selected, you can specify a measure number (counted from the
beginning of the song) by using the [REW] and [FF] buttons.
When “PHRASE MARK” is selected, specify the phrase mark number by using the
[REW] and [FF] buttons.
Phrase Mark
This data specifies a certain
location in the song data. In
the included “Music Soft-
ware Collection” songs
(CVP-203 only), these are
indicated by numbers (1, 2,
etc.) in the score.
“PHRASE MARK” is shown only when the song contains phrase marks. Press the
[J] button to toggle between “BAR” and “PHRASE MARK,” then use the [REW]
and [FF] buttons to select the desired measure or phrase mark.
I Adjusting the Volume Balance / Muting Specific Channels
BALANCE
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
PART
Press this button to call up the CHANNEL ON/OFF display (see below).
CHANNEL ON/OFF display
Channel
Refers to the MIDI channel
in the song data. The chan-
nels are assigned as shown
below for the CVP-205/203.
Song
Select the [SONG] tab with the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button, and mute the desired channel
by setting it to [OFF]. To solo a channel (only that channel will sound), hold down the
appropriate button corresponding to the channel. To release the solo for the channel, press
that channel’s button again.
1 - 16
Accompaniment Style
9 - 16
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Muting Specific Parts — Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks
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.
Select the song to be played back (page 74).
1
You can change the channel
assignments for Track 1 and
you specify which parts are
muted when pressing the
[TRACK 1]/[TRACK 2]/
[EXTRA TRACKS] buttons.
Use this button to turn on/off the additional performance parts
(all but the right hand/left hand).
2
SONG
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
Use this button to turn on/off the right-hand part.
Use this button to turn on/off the left-hand part.
All tracks are automatically
set to on when selecting a
different song.
Start the song.
START / STOP
3
END
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
To stop the song, press the
button again.
NEW SONG
START
Repeat Playback of a Specific Range
This feature allows you to specify a certain range of the song (between Point A and Point B), and play it back repeatedly.
Play back the song (page 75, 77).
You can also specify Points
A and B when the song is
stopped. Set Point A by
pressing the [REPEAT] but-
ton, then use the [FF] but-
ton to move to the desired
1
Press this button at the point you want the
repeating phrase to start (Point A).
Press this button at the point you want the
repeating phrase to end (Point B).
end location, then set Point
B by pressing the
[REPEAT] button again.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SYNC.START
REW
FF
REPEAT
2
3
NEW SONG
Point B cannot be selected
unless Point A has been
selected first.
After an automatic lead-in (to help guide you into the phrase), the range from
point A to point B is played back repeatedly.
Regardless of whether the song is playing back or is stopped, pressing the [TOP]
button returns to point A.
n
Specifying only Point A
results in repeat playback
between Point A and the
end of the song.
n
The specified A and B
points will be erased when
selecting a different song
number, cancelling the
Repeat function, or select-
ing a different repeat mode
— such as Phrase Repeat
or repeat in Song Chain
Stop the song.
4
END
REPEAT
START / STOP
To cancel the Repeat function, press the
button again.
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Song Playback
Using the Practice Functions —Guide
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 Clavinova automatically adjusts the timing of the song to match your vocal
performance.
You can turn the key guide
lamps on/off from the SONG
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
NEW SONG
SYNC.START
Key guide lamp
Practice Functions
For keyboard performance
I Follow Lights
You can also determine the
timing by which the key
guide lamps light to fit your
playing preference (Guide
Lamp Timing; page 129).
When this is selected, you can see which notes you should play by watching the key
guide lamps. They light up in time with music, showing you when to play a note. You
can also practice at your own pace — since the accompaniment waits for you to play
the notes correctly.
n
• Accompaniment Guide
If you want to learn how to
play certain chords, use the
Chord Tutor function
If the song data you’re using contains chord data and the [ACMP] button is turned on,
guide lamps and try playing the appropriate chords.
n
I Any Key
The Accompaniment Guide
function cannot be used if
the chord fingering method
is set to Single Finger, Full
keyboard or AI Full Key-
board.
With this function, you can play the melody of a song simply by pressing a single key
(any key is OK) in time with the rhythm. As long as you play the key in time with the
music, the melody flows smoothly with the song.
For sing-along performance
I Karao-Key
This convenient function lets you control the song and accompaniment playback with just one finger, while you sing
along. Simply play a key on the keyboard in time with the music — any key is fine — and the accompaniment parts
of the song follow your playing. This lets you control the timing and tempo of the song and accompaniment to
perfectly match your singing performance.
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Practicing Music with the Guide Functions
Select the desired practice function from the SONG SETTING page in the
FUNCTION display (page 129).
For details on the SONG SET-
1
n
The guide lamps light
Selects the specific practice function.
according to song channel
recorded to Tracks 1 and 2
and the chord data in the
song (when such data is
included). Normally, you can
leave the AUTO SET CH
function set to ON, and the
song channel will automati-
cally be set. If the results
aren't satisfactory, you'll
need to match the Channel
Setting “TRK1 CH” and
“TRK2 CH” parameters to
the appropriate right- and
left-hand parts.
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 appropriate notes.
NEXT.....The guide lamps light slightly ahead of the
music, indicating the notes you should
play next. The guide lamp flashes if you
do not play the key with the correct timing.
Determines whether phrase mark sections in the song will be repeatedly played
back or not. When this is set to ON, the specified measures of the phrase play
back repeatedly. Call up the SONG POSITION display by pressing either the
[REW] button or the [FF] button, and select “PHRASE MARK” by pressing the [J]
button. Set the desired phrase mark number by using the [REW] and [FF] buttons.
n
Phrase Mark
This data specifies a certain
location in the song data. In
the included “Music Software
Collection” songs (CVP-203
only), these are indicated by
numbers (1, 2, etc.) in the
score.
n
Track 1 or Tracks 1 & 2 are
automatically selected for
practicing when calling the
practice function — as long
as you haven’t muted the
track to be practiced.
2
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SYNC.START
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
3
n
The key guide lamps some-
times light an octave or two
lower/higher than the actual
pitch. Any notes outside of
the 88-key range cannot be
indicated by the key guide
lamps.
NEW SONG
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SYC.START
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
4
n
If the right- and left-hand
parts recorded to the song
data have not been properly
separated, the practice func-
tions may not work as
expected.
NEW SONG
Start the song and try playing the part you’ve muted.
5
GUIDE
END
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SYC.START
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
To turn the practice function, press the
NEW SONG
button again.
Stop the song.
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Displaying Music Notation — Score (CVP-205 only)
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.
Select the
desired song
If the MAIN screen (at left)
1
2
is not displayed, press the
[DIRECT ACCESS] button
followed by the [EXIT] but-
ton.
The displayed notation is
generated by the Clavinova
based on the song data. As
a result, it may not be
exactly the same as com-
mercially available sheet
music of the same song —
especially when displaying
notation of complicated pas-
sages or many short notes.
3
n
Some song data for the
Clavinova has been
recorded with special “free
tempo” settings. For such
song data, the tempo, beat,
measure and music nota-
tion will not be displayed
correctly.
Enables/disables display of the left-hand key range.
Depending on other settings, this parameter may be
unavailable and may appear grayed out. If this is the
case, go to the detailed setting display (shown
below; use the [8LM] buttons) and set the LEFT
CH. parameter to any channel except “AUTO.” Or,
go to the SONG SETTING display in the Function
to any channel except “OFF.”
n
[RIGHT] and [LEFT] cannot
be turned off at the same
time.
Enables/disables display of the right-hand key range.
Channel 1 is automatically selected when
[TRACK1] is set to [OFF] from the SONG SETTING
display (page 129).
n
The note name is indicated
at the left of the note. When
the space between the
notes is too small, the indi-
cation may be moved to the
top left of the note.
Enables/disables display of the lyrics.
If the selected song does not contain lyric data, lyrics are
not displayed.
Enables/disables display of the chords.
If the selected song does not contain chord data, chords
are not displayed.
n
You can increase the num-
ber of measures that will be
displayed by decreasing the
other items to be displayed
(parts, lyrics, chords, etc.).
Enables/disables display of the note name (pitch).
Determines the display resolution (or zoom level) of the notation.
SMALL ..... Notation is shown in small size.
LARGE ..... Notation is shown in large size.
n
When accidentals (sharp
and flats) and notes cannot
be displayed on one line,
they are displayed in the
next line from the middle of
the measure.
This calls up the detailed setting display for notation.
For details, see the next page.
n
The notation functions can-
not be used to create song
data by inputting notes. For
information on creating
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Detailed Settings for Notation
When “LEFT” and “RIGHT”
are set to the same channel,
the notation of the right-hand
notes and left-hand notes
are displayed in piano format
(two connected staves).
I [1LM] LEFT CH/[2LM] 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 .........................The channels for the right- and left-hand parts are assigned automatically — setting the parts
to the same channel as the channel which is specified in the SONG SETTING display of the
Function menu (page 129).
1-16............................Assigns the part to the specified channel, 1- 16.
OFF (LEFT CH only)....No channel assignment.
I [3LM], [4LM] KEY SIGNATURE
This lets you enter key signature changes in the middle of a song, at the stopped position, allowing you to transpose
key at any point within a song. For a list of the key signatures, with their relative minor keys and accidentals, see the
chart below.
Key Signatures and Accidentals
C Maj (A min)
G Maj (E min)
D Maj (B min)
A Maj (F min)
E Maj (C min)
B Maj (G min)
F Maj (D min)
C Maj (A min)
C Maj (A min)
G Maj (E min)
D Maj (B min)
A Maj (F min)
E Maj (C min)
B Maj (G min)
F Maj (D min)
The note indicates the root note of the major key, and the note indicates the root of the relative minor.
I [5LM] QUANTIZE
Short notes and ornamented
notes (such as trills and
grace notes) which are
shorter than the Note resolu-
tion will not be displayed in
the notation.
This gives you control over the note resolution in the notation, letting you shift or correct
the timing of all displayed notes so that they line up to a particular note value. Make sure
to select the smallest note value which is used in the song.
Note resolution:
1/4 note, 1/8 note, 1/16 note, 1/32 note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/8 note triplet, 1/16 note
triplet, 1/32 note triplet
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I [6LM] 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 depending on the selected language (page 50).
English..............Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti
French..............Ut Re Mi Fa Sol La Si
Italian...............Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si
German............Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si
Spanish.............Do re Mi Fa Sol La Si
Japanese...........
Movable Do..... Note names are indicated in solfeggio according to the scale intervals, and as such are relative to
the key. The root note is indicated as Do. For example, in the key of G major the root note of Sol
would be indicated as Do.
As with “Fixed Do,” the indication differs depending on the selected language.
I [8L] OK
This closes the detailed setting display and starts generating the notation. You can also
You can select the display
execute this by pressing the [ENTER] button on the panel.
pages (one before and after)
by the using the [BACK]/
[NEXT] buttons or the pedal
I [8M] CANCEL
This closes the detailed setting display without changing the settings. You can also
execute this by pressing the [EXIT] button or [RECORD] button on the panel.
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Displaying the Lyrics
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.
Select the
desired song
The language used for lyr-
ics display depends on the
particular lyric data. If the
lyrics are garbled or unread-
able, you can remedy this
by changing the “LYRICS
LANGUAGE” setting from
the SONG SETTING dis-
1
2
If the selected song does
not contain lyric data, lyrics
are not displayed.
3
If the selected song con-
tains chord data, chord
names are displayed with
the lyrics.
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
The contents of the display
can also be shown on a
connected TV (CVP-205
only; page 136, 145).
4
NEW SONG
SYC.START
Start the song.
The lyrics are
5
in reverse
display along
with song
playback.
END
The lyrics can be changed
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
NEW SONG
SYC.START
Stop the song.
To return to the previous page, press the
button.
EXIT
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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 need those
settings, simply press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button.
METRONOME
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
REVERB
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
START STOP
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEA
T
GUIDE
VOICE PART
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
ENTER
REGISTRATION MEMORY
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
2
3
4
6
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
MEMO
RY
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
i
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
Registering Panel Setups — Registration Memory
This shows you how to register your custom panel settings to the REGISTRATION
MEMORY buttons. Make all the settings you want with the panel controls, and Registration
Memory will “remember” them for you.
Keep in mind that songs or
styles on disk cannot
registered to Registration
Memory. If you want to
register a disk-based song
or style, copy the relevant
data to “USER” in the
SONG/STYLE display
data separately.
Set up the panel controls as desired.
For a list of the settings that can be registered, refer to the separate Data List
(Parameter Chart).
1
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
2
3
Cancels the registration
and returns to the MAIN
display.You can also use
the [EXIT] button.
Select the desired parameter groups
for the settings you want to register.
You can also use the [DATA ENTRY]
dial to navigate in this display. To
register a parameter group, checkmark
the corresponding box. Groups left
without checkmarks will not be included
in the Registration Memory setting.
This allows you to maintain certain
settings, even when switching among
Registration Memory presets.You can
also use the Freeze function (page 87)
to override the Registration Memory
changes — letting you prevent certain
panel settings from being changed.
Enters a checkmark to the
selected box.You can also
use the [ENTER] button.
Removes the checkmark from
the selected box. You can also
use the [ENTER] button.
Press the desired number button for registering the settings.
Any data that was previ-
ously registered to the
selected REGISTRATION
MEMORY button (indicator
is green or red) will be
erased and replaced by the
new settings.
REGISTRATION MEMORY
END
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
Indicator is green......The panel setting is registered, but not selected.
Indicator is red .........The panel setting is registered and is currently selected.
Indicator is off..........The panel setting is not registered.
The registrations registered here will be lost when the power is turned off, unless you perform
the Save operation explained on the next page.
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Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory
Saving Your Registration Memory Setups
The settings registered to the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]-[8] buttons are saved as a single file.
Keep in mind that the size of
the Registration bank files
and the memory space they
occupy depends on the
amount of functions set in
each.
All settings registered to buttons [1]-
[8] are referred to as a “bank.”The
banks can be saved to “USER” or
“FLOPPY DISK” as Registration
bank files.
BANK 01
Press the [DIRECT
ACCESS] button and [EXIT]
button to call up the MAIN
display.
1
2
Save the settings you’ve made to the Registration Memory
buttons as a single Registration bank file (page 45).
The REGISTRATION EDIT display
appears. For details on this display,
see below.
REGISTRATION EDIT display
The contents of the current Registration Memory bank (REGIST.) are listed in the REGISTRATION EDIT screen. The
names of the stored Registration Memory presets are shown in the display and the indicators of the relevant
REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons are lit in green.
From this screen, you can select, name, or delete the Registration Memory presets.
Select ...............Press the [A] - [J] buttons. The REGIST. display is linked to the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1] - [8]
buttons. When you select the Registration Memory preset in the display, the related button turns
on (indicator is red).
Name ...............This operation is the same as that in “Naming Files and Folders” (page 42) in “Basic Operations
— Organizing Your Data.”
Delete ..............This operation is the same as that in “Deleting Files/Folders” (page 44) in “Basic Operations —
Organizing Your Data.”
The result of the Name/Delete operation will be lost when the power is turned off unless you return to the REGISTRATION
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Recalling a Registration Memory Setup
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 when you
change the Registration Memory preset.
Recalling the Registered Settings
Select the desired bank in the REGISTRATION BANK display (page 86).
Press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button (any whose indicators are
green) to recall the desired settings.
You can program your
Registration Memory presets
to be called up in sequence,
in any order you desire.
Once programmed, the
presets 1 - 8 can be selected
in sequence with the
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
[BACK][NEXT] buttons or
Selecting the Freeze Settings
MENU
2
1
DEMO
HELP
FUNCTION
Call up the “FREEZE”
page from the
REGIST.SEQUENCE/
FREEZE/VOICE SET
Enters a checkmark
to the selected box.
Removes the
checkmark from the
selected box.
Select the Freeze settings.
Press the [FREEZE] button. When Freeze is active (lamp is lit), the settings you specified in the Freeze
page will be maintained or left unchanged, even when changing Registration Memory presets.
3
4
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
Press the appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY button (any whose indicators are green) to recall the
desired settings.
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
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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 while playing
back a song/style.
• Keep in mind that adjust-
ments made to the param-
eters may not make much
change in the actual
sound depending on the
original settings of the
voice.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
/
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
P
AD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART ANNEL
OFF
PAR
SOUND
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
CREATOR
Operation
Press the [F], [G] or [H] button to select the
Part (MAIN, LAYER or LEFT) containing the
voice you wish to edit.
Press the
[SOUND
CREATOR]
button.
The voice can also be
selected in the SOUND
CREATOR display.
1
2
CAUTION
DIGITAL
STUDIO
F
G
H
I
The settings are lost if the
edited part’s voice is
switched to another voice.
Important data should be
saved to User Drive or floppy
disk.
SOUND
CREATOR
DIGITA
RECORDIN
MIXING
CONSOLE
J
PART
Edit the voice parameters.
The operations for each function selected in this step are covered in detail, starting on page 90.
3
Select the desired menu by
pressing the [NEXT]/
[BACK] button.
REGULAR VOICE
NATURAL VOICE
Select the desired menu.
The selected menu is highlighted.
Can be used during editing to
compare the sound of the original
voice with the edited voice.
Indicates the parameters available for editing in
this display. These correspond to the parameters/
values shown at the bottom of the display.
Opens the Save (Voice) display
for saving the edited voice as a
User voice (page 45).
Save the edited voice to the USER drive
4
Press the [USER] button to select the
edited voice, and play the keyboard.
5
(Flash ROM) as a USER voice (page 45).
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SOUND CREATOR Parameters
PIANO
Determines the parameters unique to piano sounds, such as tuning curve or sustain
The available parameters
differ depending on the
selected voice type, Regular
or Natural (see below).
sampling. This page is available only when the Natural piano voice is selected.
Determines the common settings such as voice volume or octave.
Determines the timbre/EG (Envelope Generator)/vibrato of the voice (Regular voice only).
Determines the effect depth or type.
COMMON
SOUND
EFFECT
Keep in mind that there are
certain parameters whose
Sound Creator settings
affect only the Main part’s
voice.
HARMONY Determines the Harmony/Echo settings.
The following parameters are linked to the ones in each display.
Common parameter
MONO
Other location
VOICE EFFECT (TOP PANEL)
MIXING CONSOLE
PORTAMENTO TIME
LEFT PEDAL TYPE
CONTROLLER (FUNCTION)
CONTROLLER (FUNCTION)
MIXING CONSOLE
LEFT PEDAL SETTING
FILTER BRIGHTNESS
FILTER HARMONIC CONTENT
REVERB DEPTH
MIXING CONSOLE
MIXING CONSOLE
CHORUS DEPTH
MIXING CONSOLE
DSP ON/OFF
VOICE EFFECT (TOP PANEL)
MIXING CONSOLE
DSP DEPTH
DSP TYPE/VARIATION
HARMONY/ECHO TYPE
HARMONY/ECHO VOLUME
HARMONY/ECHO SPEED
HARMONY/ECHO ASSIGN
HARMONY/ECHO CHORD NOTE ONLY
HARMONY/ECHO TOUCH LIMIT
MIXING CONSOLE/VOICE EFFECT (TOP PANEL)
HARMONY/ECHO (FUNCTION)
HARMONY/ECHO (FUNCTION)
HARMONY/ECHO (FUNCTION)
HARMONY/ECHO (FUNCTION)
HARMONY/ECHO (FUNCTION)
HARMONY/ECHO (FUNCTION)
Natural Voices and Regular Voices
Built into the CVP-205/203 are two different tone generation sources, Natural and
XG. The Natural tone generation source and its voices feature a huge amount of wave
memory, giving you enormous and finely detailed expressive power over the sound.
The XG source (which powers the Regular voices) provide maximum compatibility
with a wide variety of devices and song data.
Voices sounded with the XG
source are divided into two
groups. One is the original
set of Clavinova voices
(Cool!, Sweet!, Live!), and
the other is the conventional
XG set.
The maximum amount of polyphony for each tone generation source is set up to best
enhance your performance. In general, the songs and styles are played back using the
XG source, while the Natural voices are played from the keyboard — allowing you to
play the Natural voices with full polyphony, even if the song and style data exceeds the polyphonic limit.
Natural!
Cool!
Sweet!
Live!
XG
Clavinova-exclusive voices
GM/XG-compatible voices
Natural voices (sounded by Natural tone
generation source)
Regular voices (sounded by XG tone generation source)
For keyboard-played voices, song/style playback*
Used mainly for keyboard-played voices
* Depending on the particular style selected, a Natural voice may be used for the accompaniment. Usually, songs are played back using the
XG voices (page 152); however, you can have them automatically “re-voiced” — using the exceptionally rich and realistic sounds
exclusive to the CVP-205/203 (page 120).
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PIANO (Piano Voice has been selected)
Determines the tuning curve, especially
for piano voices. Select “FLAT” if you
feel the tuning curve of the piano voice
does not quite match that of other
instruments voices.
The available parameters
differ depending on the
selected voice.
STRETCH.. Tuning curve particularly
for pianos
FLAT .......... Tuning curve in which the
frequency is octave
doubled over the entire
keyboard range
These controls are used to adjust the
brilliance of the tone. This setting
affects all Natural voices globally.When
other than piano voice (Natural) is
selected, set this on EFFECT page.
For details, see the EFFECT page
Determines the depth of
sustain sampling for the
damper pedal.
COMMON
The parameters are the same
as for CONTROLLER display.
For details, see page 131.
Set the portamento time of each
part (MAIN/LAYER/VOICE)
(Regular Voice only) (page 121).
Set the volume of the current edited
voice.
This determines whether the voice
is played monophonically (Regular
Determines the touch sensitivity, or
how greatly the volume responds to
your playing strength.
Shift the octave range of the
selected voice up or down in
octaves. When the Main or Layer
part’s voice is used, the M/LYR
parameter is available; when the
Left part’s voice is used, the LEFT
parameter is available.
0 —– – Produces more dramatic
level drops, the more softly
you play.
64
—– Normal response.
127— Produces high volume for
any playing strength (fixed)
SOUND (Regular Voice only)
Determines the filter, EG, and
vibrato settings (see below).
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I FILTER
FILTER settings determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a
certain frequency range.
In addition to making the
sound either brighter or
more mellow, Filter can be
used to produce electronic,
synthesizer-like effects.
• BRIGHTNESS
Volume
Cutoff frequency
Determines the cutoff frequency or
effective frequency range of the filter (see
diagram). Higher values result in a
brighter sound.
Frequency
(pitch)
These frequencies are
“passed” by the filter.
Cutoff range
• Harmonic Content
Volume
Resonance
Determines the emphasis given to the
cutoff frequency (resonance), set in
BRIGHTNESS above (see diagram).
Higher values result in a more
pronounced effect.
Frequency
(pitch)
I EG
The EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you reproduce
many sound characteristics of natural acoustic instruments — such as the quick attack and decay of percussion
sounds, or the long release of a sustained piano tone.
• ATTACK ...... Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum
Level
level after the key is played. The higher the value, the
slower the attack.
• DECAY........ Determines how quickly the sound reaches its sustain
level (a slightly lower level than maximum). The higher
the value, the slower the decay.
ATTACK
DECAY
RELEASE
Time
Key on
Key off
• RELEASE ..... Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after
the key is released. The higher the value, the slower the release.
If RELEASE is set to a large
value, the sustain becomes
long.
I VIBRATO
• DEPTH........ Determines the intensity of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Higher
VIBRATO
settings result in a more pronounced Vibrato.
Creates a wavering in the
sound by periodically chang-
ing the pitch.
• SPEED......... Determines the speed of the Vibrato effect (see diagram).
SPEED
• DELAY ........ Determines the amount of time that elapses between the
Level
playing of a key and the start of the Vibrato effect (see
diagram). Higher settings increase the delay of theVibrato
onset.
DEPTH
DELAY
Time
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EFFECT
Determines the brilliance of the tone,
when a Natural voice is selected (CVP-
205 only). This can also be set from the
voice is selected.
• Metallic.........Sharp metallic tone
• Bright............Bright tone
• Normal..........Standard tone
• Mellow ..........Soft and mellow tone
• Dark ..............Dark tone
Determines the effect type (Reverb/
Chorus/DSP) for the Natural voices.
When a regular voice is selected, the
DSP type and Variation are set in two
separate menus. For information on the
of available effect types, refer to the
separate Data List.
• If you select [Bright] or
[Metallic] as the type of
brilliance, the volume level
will increase slightly. In
this case, raising the
[MASTER VOLUME] may
result in distortion. If this
happens, lower the vol-
ume accordingly.
The same as the “Mixing Console”
• “SPEED” parameter is
This parameter enables you to select whether the
sound is sustained while you press the keys on
the keyboard (“PIANO LIKE”), or the sound is
sustained only while you press and hold down the
sustain pedal, like playing a real vibraphone
(“NORMAL”) (for Vibraphone voice).
added when selecting
VIBE ROTOR DSP type.
This parameter enables
you to set the speed of
vibrato when you select
the Vibraphone voice, rec-
reating the effect of a vibe
rotor pedal.
HARMONY
The parameters are the same as for HARMONY/ECHO display of FUNCTION. For details, see page 136.
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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 lets you
record easily and quickly; Multi Recording (page 95), which lets you record several different parts; and Step Recording
(page 97), which lets you enter notes one by one. Songs can include not only the voice settings for the keyboard
performance (Main, Layer, Left), but also the effects and auto accompaniment parts. The recorded song can be stored to
internal memory or floppy disk (page 39, 45).
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
T
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INR
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
BALANCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
7
8
EXIT
SONG
DIGITAL
RECORDING
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
REC
TOP
START / STOP
SYNC.START
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
NEW SONG
About Song Recording
This is the easiest recording method, and lets you quickly record the piano
• The internal memory capacity of
the Clavinova is about 580KB.
Memory capacity for 2DD and 2HD
floppy disks is about 720KB and
1.44MB, respectively. When you
store data to these locations, all file
types of the Clavinova (Voice,
Style, Song, Registration, etc.) are
stored together.
• The microphone input signal (CVP-
205 only) cannot be recorded.
• Songs recorded on theCVP-205/
203 are automatically recorded as
SMF (Standard MIDI File format 0)
data. For details on SMF see
song you are practicing. You can select from three parts: right hand, left hand
and auto accompaniment. For example, you can record only your right hand
performance, or you can simultaneously record both your right hand and the
auto accompaniment.
This lets you record a song with several different instrument sounds, and create
the sound of a full band or orchestra. Record the performance of each
instrument individually and create fully orchestrated compositions. You can
also record over an existing part on an internal song or a song on disk with
your own performance.
• Playback of the recorded song
data can be transmitted from MIDI
OUT, letting you play the sounds of
a connected external tone genera-
This method is like writing music notation on paper. It lets you enter each note
individually, by specifying the pitch and length. This is ideal for making precise
recordings, or for recording parts that are difficult to play.
• The volume level of each channel
of the song can be adjusted from
the Mixing Console and the set-
tings can be saved. Moreover, even
after you’ve set a voice for your
keyboard play during recording,
you can record voice selections, so
that the voice changes automati-
cally during playback (page 105).
The CVP-205/203 also lets you edit the songs you’ve recorded by the Quick
Recording, Multi Recording and Step Recording methods.
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Quick Recording
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.
I When recording over the part of an internal
I When creating a new song:
song or a song on disk with your own
performance:
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
1
Select the desired song (page 75, 77).
NESOG
SYNC.START
1
Select the voice and accompaniment style you want to use in the song.
If you want to record to the Layer/Left voices, make sure to set the [LAYER]/[LEFT] buttons to ON.
Make any other desired settings (Reverb, Chorus, etc.) as well.
2
3
If the “LAYER” or “LEFT”
button is on before pressing
the REC button, the corre-
sponding Layer and Left parts
are automatically recorded to
different channels.
Simultaneously hold down the [REC] button and press the button
corresponding to the track you want to record.
You can select TRACK 1 or TRACK 2 and the EXTRA TRACKS for recording at the
same time.
To record your keyboard performance:
Press either the [TRACK 1] or [TRACK 2] button.
To record the auto accompaniment performance:
The performance of track 1/2
is recorded to the channel
specified in the SONG SET-
TING display (page 129).
Press the [EXTRA TRACKS] button.
REC
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK 2
(L)
TRACK 1
(R)
To stop recording, press
the [REC] button again.
You can overdub a second
right-hand performance onto
Track 2 after recording the
first right-hand performance
(including the layer voices)
on Track 1.To do this, set the
[LEFT] button to OFF and
repeat steps 2 and 3.
Recording starts as soon as you play the keyboard.
4
You can also start recording by pressing the SONG/
STYLE [START/STOP] button. Recording can also be
started by pressing down the pedal, if the song start/stop
function is properly assigned to the pedal (page 131).
To pause, press the SONG
[START/STOP] button. To
resume recording, press the
SONG [START/STOP] but-
ton again.
You can also use the metro-
nome click as a guide while
recording.
The sound of the metronome
is not recorded.
To stop recording, press the [RECORD] button again.
Recording can also be stopped by pressing down the pedal, if the song start/
END
I Play back your new song
CAUTION
To play back the performance you just recorded, return the song to the beginning by
using the [TOP] button and press the SONG [START/STOP] button.
Playback stops automatically at the end of the song, and returns to the beginning of the
song.
Press the [6M] button from the Open/Save display for Song to store the recorded data
Turning off the power
automatically deletes your
recorded performance. If
you wish to save the
recording, make sure to
store it to internal mem-
ory (USER drive) or floppy
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Multi Recording
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.
Parts
(default settings)
Parts
(default settings)
Channels
Available parts
Channels
Available parts
Voice MAIN, LAYER, LEFT
Accompaniment style RHYTHM 1
Accompaniment style RHYTHM 2
Accompaniment style BASS
Accompaniment style CHORD1
Accompaniment style CHORD2
Accompaniment style PAD
Accompaniment style PHRASE1
Accompaniment style PHRASE2
MIDI
Accompaniment style Voice MAIN, LAYER, LEFT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
Voice MAIN
9
RHYTHM 1
Accompaniment style RHYTHM 1
Accompaniment style RHYTHM 2
Accompaniment style BASS
Accompaniment style CHORD1
Accompaniment style CHORD2
Accompaniment style PAD
Accompaniment style PHRASE1
Accompaniment style PHRASE2
MIDI
Accompaniment style
RHYTHM 2
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Accompaniment style
BASS
Accompaniment style
CHORD1
Accompaniment style
CHORD2
Accompaniment style
PAD
Accompaniment style
PHRASE1
Accompaniment style
PHRASE2
About the accompaniment style parts
Rhythm.....This is the basis for the accompaniment, containing the drum and percussion rhythm patterns. Usually one of the drum kits is used.
Bass..........The Bass part uses various appropriate instrument sounds to match the style, such as acoustic bass, synth bass, and others.
Chord........This is the rhythmic chord backing, commonly used with piano or guitar voices.
Pad............This part features sustained chords and commonly uses lush sounds such as strings, organ, and choir.
Phrase ......This part is used for various embellishments and riffs that enhance the song, such as brass section accents and chord arpeggios.
I When recording over the part of an internal
I When creating a new song:
song or a song on disk with your own
performance:
REC
TOP
START / STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
1
Select the desired song (page 75, 77).
1
NESOG
SYNC.START
Select the desired channel for recording (set it to “REC”) simultaneously
holding down the [REC] button and pressing the appropriate button [1LM]
- [8LM]. Several channels can be selected at the same time.
REC......................... Enables recording for the channel
ON ......................... Enables playback of the channel
The part is automatically
selected when setting the
several channels to “REC” at
the same time.
2
OFF......................... Mutes the channel
To cancel or disable recording, press the [REC] button once again.
REC
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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
recording channels selected in step #2.
When selecting the MIDI
part
• Setting a single channel
to MIDI
All incoming data received
via any of the MIDI chan-
nels 1 - 16 is recorded.
When using an external
MIDI keyboard or control-
ler to record, this lets you
record without having to
set the MIDI transmit
channel on the external
device.
3
• Setting several channels
to MIDI
When using an external
MIDI keyboard or control-
ler to record, this records
data only over the set
MIDI channel — meaning
the external device must
also be set to the same
channel.
Recording starts as soon as you play the keyboard.
You can also start recording by pressing the
SONG/STYLE [START/STOP] button. The
recording can be started/stopped by pressing the
pedal if the recording punch in/out function is set
4
A single part (with the
exception of MIDI parts) can-
not be assigned to several
channels.
The settings of the recorded
parts is stored temporarily
until you execute Quick
Recording, select a song, or
turn the power off.
To stop recording, press the [REC] button again.
You can also use the pedal to stop recording by releasing it, if the recording
5
To pause, press the SONG
[START/STOP] button. To
resume recording, press the
SONG [START/STOP] but-
ton again.
Play back your new song.
To play back the performance you just recorded, return the song to the
beginning by using the [TOP] button and press the SONG [START/STOP]
6
You can also use the metro-
nome click as a guide while
recording.
button.
The sound of the metronome
is not recorded.
Playback stops automatically at the end of the song, and returns to the
beginning of the song.
CAUTION
Turning off the power
automatically deletes your
recorded performance. If
you wish to save the
recording, make sure to
store it to internal mem-
ory (USER drive) or floppy
To record a new part, repeat steps 2 - 6 above.
You can set previously recorded parts to play back, and monitor them
while you record a new part. Continue in this way until you have a
finished song.
You can edit the recorded song data from the SONG CREATOR (1 - 16)
displays (page 106).
END
Press the [6M] button from the Open/Save display for Song to store
the recorded data (page 39, 45).
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Recording Individual Notes — Step Record
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
Select an existing song (page 75, 77) to
which you want to add parts or re-record.
If you want to create a new song,
simultaneously press the [RECORD] button
and the [TOP] button.
Press the [A] button to call up the Song
Creator display.
1
3
Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button.
2
DIGITAL
STUDIO
SOUND
CREATOR
DIGITAL
RECORDING
MIXIN
CONSOL
PART
BACK
NEXT
Using the [BACK]/[NEXT]
buttons, select the “1 -16”
tab for recording melodies
and other parts, or select
the “CHD” (Chord) tab for
recording chords, and after
selecting the “1-16” tab,
select a record channel
4
5
with the [F] (CH) button.
Call up the Step Record
display by pressing the
[G] button.
Any voice, effect and other
settings you make in the
Mixing Console are automat-
ically cancelled when you
call up the CHD (Chord)
page.
The voices in the USER and
FLOPPY DISK pages can-
not be selected for Step
recording.You can select
voices from the PRESET
page; however, these may
sound slightly different from
the original voice.
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First, select the desired voice. To enter the note, first specify the length and loudness in this display,
then enter the pitch by actually playing the note on the keyboard.
6
Moves the cursor position
up and down.
Determines the velocity
(loudness) of the note to be
entered (only when recording
the melody). For information
on velocity settings, see below.
Returns the cursor to the
beginning of the song (the
first note of the first
measure).
Determines the length of the
note (as a percentage) from
the position at which it is to be
entered. (This is available only
when recording the melody.)
For information on gate time
settings, see below.
Use these to move the
Each press of this button toggles
among the three basic note
selectors at the bottom of the
display: normal, dotted, and triplet.
(This is available only when
recording the melody.)
selected event, in units of
measures (BAR), beat, and
clocks. For information on
measure/beat/clock settings,
see below.
Specifies the type of note to be input next. (Sixteenth
notes are available only when recording the melody.)
This also determines the position to which the pointer
will advance after a note has been entered.
Deletes the event at the cursor.
To close the STEP RECORD display, press the [EXIT] button. Make sure to store the recorded
data by pressing the [I] (SAVE) button (page 45).
END
I Measure/Beat/Clock
Measure
1
2
Beat
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Clock
000- 000- 000- 000-
1919 1919 1919 1919
000- 000- 000- 000-
1919 1919 1919 1919
I Velocity
The table below shows the available settings and the corresponding velocity values.
Kbd. Vel
fff
ff
f
mf
mp
p
pp
ppp
Actual
playing
strength
127
111
95
79
63
47
31
15
I Gate Time
The following settings are available:
Normal.......................
Tenuto ........................
Staccato......................
Staccatissimo..............
80%
99%
40%
20%
Manual ....................... The gate time (note length) can be specified as a percentage by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial.
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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.
1-2 While holding down this note...
1
2
The notation display on the instrument (CVP-205) may not be
accurate, especially for tied notes or longer notes. To have the
notation displayed accurately, set the gate time to tenuto by
using the [H] button, and input the notes as desired.
1-1 Select this note.
1-3 ...press this (to input a tie).
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-1 Select this note.
3-1 Press this button to
3
4
display the dotted notes.
3-3
3-2 Select this note.
4-1 Call up the normal notes
by pressing this button.
4-3
4-2 Select this note.
To input rests, simply move the measure/beat/clock location for the desired rest time, then input the next note.
I Play back the newly created melody
Use the [C] ( ) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the song, and press the SONG [START/STOP] button
L
to hear the newly entered notes. To actually enter the recorded data, press the [EXIT] button. The entered data can be
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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’t have to be played in real time, you can easily create complex, tight chord
changes — over which you can record the melody in normal fashion.
Entering Chords and Sections (Chord Step)
For example, you can input the following chord progression by the procedure described below.
MAIN A
BREAK
MAIN B
Enter the chords by using the currently
selected chord fingering method in the Auto
Accompaniment section of the keyboard.
C
F
G
F
G7
C
Press the MAIN [A] button to specify the section, and enter the chords as shown at right.
1
MAIN A
C
F
G
MAIN
C
F
001:1:000
001:3:000
G
Select this note value and play
the chords indicated at right.
002:1:000
Press the [BREAK] button to specify the Break section, and enter the chords as shown at right.
2
MAIN A
BREAK
C
F
G
F
G7
F
002:3:000
002:4:000
BREAK
INTRO
G7
Select this note value and play
the chords indicated at right.
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Press the MAIN [B] button to specify the section and enter the chord indicated at right.
3
MAIN A
BREAK
MAIN B
MAIN
C
F
G
F
G7
C
C
003:1:000
Select this note value and play
the chords indicated at right.
I Play back the newly created chord progression
Use the [C] ( ) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the song, and press the
L
SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes. To actually enter the
recorded data, press the [EXIT] button. The entered data can be edited from the SONG
SONG CREATOR (CHD) display in order to convert the input data into song data.
To enter a fill-in, press the
[AUTO FILL IN] button and
press one of the MAIN [A] –
[D] buttons.
END Mark
An “END” mark is shown in
the display, indicating the
end of the song data.
The actual position of the
End mark differs depending
on the section that is input at
the end of the song. When
an Ending section is input,
the End mark automatically
follows the Ending data.
When a section other than
Ending is input, the End
mark is set two measures
after the final section.
The End mark can be freely
set to any position desired.
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Select the Recording Options: Starting, Stopping,
Punching In/Out — Rec Mode
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 operation
These settings determine how recording will
start.
Normal
Pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button
enables Synchro standby and overwrite
recording starts as soon as you start playing
the keyboard.
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save the
edited data.
First Key On
Overwrite recording starts as soon as you
start playing the keyboard. This setting also
preserves the previous lead-in data, letting
you record over the original lead-in without
erasing it.
When this is set to ON, you
can use the sostenuto
(center) pedal to control the
punch-in and punch-out
points. Press and hold
down the sostenuto pedal to
record. Recording stops
when you release the pedal.
Punch In At
The song plays back normally up to the
indicated Punch In measure (set by the
[3LM] buttons), then starts overwrite
recording at that Punch In measure.
Determines the Punch Out
measure — the measure at
which Punch In overwrite
recording stops (when
“PUNCH OUT AT” is
selected).
These settings determine how recording
will stop as well as what happens to
previously recorded data.
Determines the measure at which Punch
In overwrite recording starts (when
“PUNCH IN AT” is selected).
Replace All
This deletes all data following the point at which
recording is stopped.
When the Pedal Punch In/
Out function is set to ON, the
current function assignment
of the sostenuto pedal is
cancelled.
Punch Out
This maintains all data following the point at which recording is stopped.
Punch Out At
Overwrite recording continues until the indicated Punch Out measure (set by the [6LM] buttons),
then stops at that Punch Out measure, after which song playback continues normally.
About Punch In/Out
This feature is useful primarily for re-recording or replacing a specific section of an already recorded channel. The
illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded.
Original data
REC START setting
REC END setting
*1 When measures 1 - 2 are not
overwritten, recording starts
from measure 3.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
*2
*2
*1
*1
*1
Stop recording
Start/start overwrite recording
1
NORMAL
REPLACE ALL
*2 You’ll have to press the [REC]
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Deleted
button at the end of 5 measures.
Stop recording
Start/start overwrite recording
NORMAL
PUNCH OUT
1
5
6
7
8
8
Stop overwrite recording/
play original data
Start/start overwrite recording
NORMAL
PUNCH OUT AT=006
1
5
6
7
Start playing the keys/
Start/
*2
*2
Stop recording
play back original data
start overwrite recording
FIRST KEY ON
REPLACE ALL
1
2
3
5
Deleted
Start playing the keys/
Start/
Stop recording
play back original data
start overwrite recording
FIRST KEY ON
PUNCH OUT
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
8
Start playing the keys/
Stop overwrite recording/
play original data
Start/
play back original data
start overwrite recording
FIRST KEY ON
PUNCH OUT AT=006
1
2
3
5
6
7
Start/
*2
*2
Stop recording
play back original data
Start overwrite recording
PUNCH IN AT=003
REPLACE ALL
1
2
3
5
Deleted
Start/
Stop recording
Start overwrite recording
play back original data
PUNCH IN AT=003
PUNCH OUT
1
2
3
5
6
7
7
8
Start/
Stop overwrite recording/
play original data
Previously recorded data
Newly recorded data
Deleted data
play back original data
Start overwrite recording
PUNCH IN AT=003
PUNCH OUT AT=006
1
2
3
5
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Editing a Recorded Song
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 apply to step 4 on page 97. To call up the display shown below, use the [BACK]/[NEXT]
buttons.
Quantize
Quantize lets you “clean up” or tighten the timing of a previously recorded channel. For example, the following
musical passage has been written with exact quarter-note and eighth-note values.
Even though you think you may have recorded the passage accurately, your actual performance may be slightly ahead
of or behind the beat. Quantize allows you to align all the notes in a channel so that the timing is absolutely accurate to
the specified note value (see below).
Use this to select the
desired edit operation.
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save
the edited data.
Executes the Quantize
operation. After the
operation is completed, this
button changes to [UNDO],
letting you restore the
original data if you’re not
satisfied with the Quantize
results. The Undo function
only has one level; only the
previous operation can be
undone.
Determines how strongly the
notes will be quantized. If a
value less than 100% is
selected, notes will be
moved toward the specified
quantization beats only by
the specified amount.
Applying less than 100%
quantization lets you
preserve some of the
“human” feel in the
recording.
Selects the desired
channel to be quantized.
Selects the quantize size (resolution).
See the below for the details.
I About Quantize Size
Set the Quantize size to correspond to the smallest notes in the channel you are working with. For example, if the
data was recorded with both quarter notes and eighth notes, use 1/8 note for the Quantize size. If you apply a 1/4
note Quantize size, the eighth notes would be moved on top of the quarter notes.
One measure of eighth notes before quantization
After 1/8 note quantization
Quantize Size
1/4 note
1/8 note
1/16 note
1/32 note
1/16 note +
1/8 note triplet *
1/4 note triplet
1/8 note triplet
1/16 note triplet
1/8 note +
1/8 note triplet *
1/16 note +
1/16 note triplet *
The three Quantize settings marked with asterisks (*) are exceptionally convenient, since they allow you to quantize two different
note values at the same time, without compromising the quantization of either one. For example, if you have both straight 1/8 notes
and 1/8 note triplets recorded to the same channel, and you quantize to straight 1/8 notes, all notes in the channel are quantized to
straight 1/8 notes — completely eliminating any triplet feel in the rhythm. However, if you use the 1/8 note + 1/8 note triplet setting,
both the straight and triplet notes will be quantized correctly.
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Delete
This lets you delete recorded data in the specified channel.
Use these to select the
desired edit operation.
Deletes all data in the
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save
the edited data.
selected channel. After the
operation is completed, this
button changes to [UNDO],
letting you restore the
original data. The Undo
function only has one level;
only the previous operation
can be undone.
These select the channel to be deleted.
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 another.
All data other than the mixed
note data is derived from the
Source 1 channel.
Use these to select the
desired edit operation.
Executes the Mix operation.
After the operation is
completed, this button
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save
the edited data.
changes to [UNDO], letting
you restore the original data
if you’re not satisfied with
the Mix results. The Undo
function only has one level;
only the previous operation
can be undone.
These let you specify the two
source channels to be mixed.
Determines the channel into which the
mix or copy results will be placed.
If “COPY” is selected here, the data
from Source 1 is copied to the
Destination channel.
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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.
Toggles between the two
channel displays: Channels
1 - 8, and Channels 9 - 16.
Use these to select the
desired edit operation.
To simultaneously set all
channels to the same value,
adjust the Channel
Transpose for one of the
channels while holding down
this button.
Executes the Channel
Transpose operation. After
the operation is completed,
this button changes to
[UNDO], letting you restore
the original data if you’re not
satisfied with the Channel
Transpose results. The
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save
the edited data.
Undo function only has one
level; only the previous
operation can be undone.
Determines the amount of transpose for each channel.
Set Up
You can change the initial settings of the song — such as voice, level, and tempo — to the current settings of the mixing
console or panel controls.
Use these to select the
desired edit operation.
Executes the SET
UP operation. Once
SET UP has been
executed, the
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save
the edited data.
operation cannot be
cancelled or undone.
Use this to checkmark the
selected item.
Checkmarked items are
stored with the song.
Determines which playback features and functions will be automatically called up along with the selected song. All
events, with the exception of “KEYBOARD VOICE,” can be recorded only at the beginning of the song.
Before you select or checkmark any of these items (other than Keyboard Voice), make sure to return the song to the
beginning by using the [TOP] button, and stop playback.
Song.............................Stores the tempo setting and all settings made from the Mixing Console.
Keyboard Voice ...........This lets you automatically set the voice of the keyboard-played parts (Main/Layer/Left)
when playing back the song. Stores the keyboard-played voice and the part ON/OFF
settings. To record a voice change for the keyboard-played part in the middle of a song, stop
the song at the desired point, make the voice change, and press the [D] (EXECUTE) button.
Lyrics Language .........Stores the settings of the Lyrics display.
Score Setting ..............Stores the settings of the Score display (CVP-205 only).
Guide Setting ..............Stores the settings of the practice functions. When the settings are stored, selecting a song
automatically turns on the Guide functions.
Mic. Setting..................Stores the microphone settings in the mixing console (CVP-205 only).
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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
Determines the channel to
be edited.
Use these to move the
cursor up/down and select
the desired event.
Calls up the Step Recording
display (page 98).
Returns to the beginning
position of the current song
(the first note of the first
measure).
Calls up the Filter display
(page 108), letting you select
only the events you wish to
shown in the Event List.
Use these to move the
cursor left/right and select
the desired parameter of
the highlighted event. Keep
in mind that moving the
cursor away from the just-
edited value automatically
enters that value.
Calls up the SONG display,
from which you can save
the edited data.
Holding this button down
while using the [A] and [B]
buttons lets you select
multiple events.
Pastes all cut or copied events to
the selected location.
Determines the current
position of the event being
edited.
If the value at the cursor has been
changed, pressing this restores the
original value.
For coarse adjustment of the event value.
Copies all selected events. The
copied events can be pasted to
another location.
For fine adjustment of the event value.
Cuts (deletes) all selected events. The cut events
are copied and can be pasted to another location.
Deletes the
event at the
cursor position.
To actually enter an edited
Adds a new event to the Event List.
value, move the cursor away
from the value or press the
SONG [START/STOP] but-
ton.
Note Events
Parameter
Description
Note
Determines the pitch, velocity (volume) and length of the note.
Determines the control change number and value. For details on control change messages, refer to the separate
Data List booklet (MIDI Data Format).
Ctrl (Control change)
Determines the voice (program) number. For details on program change messages and how to set them, refer to
the separate Data List booklet (Voice List).
Prog (Program change)
P.Bnd (Pitch bend)
A.T. (After touch)
Determines the pitch bend value.
Determines the after touch value.
The sound of the voices
recorded with Step recording
may sound slightly different
from the original.
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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.
With the exception of the [F] (EXPAND) button, the operations here are the same as those in Editing Note Events
Press this to convert the
recorded chord and section
entries into song data.
To actually enter an edited
value, move the cursor away
from the value or press the
SONG [START/STOP] but-
ton.
Chord Events
Parameter
Description
Style (Accompaniment
style)
Displays the accompaniment style name. To enter an accompaniment style, call up the STYLE display and select
the desired style.
Tempo
Determines the tempo value.
Chord
Specifies the chord — its root note, chord type, and on-bass note.
Specifies the section — its name and variation.
Sect (Section)
OnOff (Channel on/off)
CH.Vol (Channel volume)
S.Vol (Style volume)
Determines whether specific channels (rhythm, bass, etc.) are turned on/off.
Determines the level of specific channels (rhythm, bass, etc.).
Determines the level of the entire accompaniment style.
Editing System Events — SYS/EX. (System Exclusive)
From this display, you can edit recorded System events.
Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 97. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to call up the display below. The
operations here are the same as those in Editing Note Events (page 106).
System Events
Parameter
Description
ScBar (Score initial measure) This determines the number of the top measure. The measure number is indicated in the MAIN display or in the
music notation (CVP-205 only). Only one value can be specified at the beginning of the song data.
Tempo
Determines the tempo value.
Time (Time signature)
Key
Determines the time signature.
Determines the key, as well as the major/minor setting.
XG Prm (XG parameters)
Allows you to make various detailed changes to the data. For more information on XG parameters, refer to the
separate Data List booklet (MIDI Data Format).
SysEx (System Exclusive)
Meta (Meta event)
Displays the System Exclusive data in the song. This does not let you change the actual contents of the data;
however, it lets you delete, cut, copy, and paste the data.
Displays the SMF meta events in the song. This does not let you change the actual contents of the data;
however, it lets you delete, cut, copy, and paste the data.
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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 below. Calling up operations here apply to
step 4 on page 97. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to call up the display below. The operations here are the same as
those in Editing Note Events (page 106).
In the following example, we’ll rewrite a portion of the lyrics to one of the songs, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”
Select the disk song (CVP-203) / internal song (CVP-205) “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” The method for selection is the
Move the cursor
1
Press this button
to save the newly
changed lyric
data.
to the event
containing the
lyric “star.”
4
The song “Twinkle Twinkle
Little Star” is in the folder
“For Children” in the Song
Move the cursor
to the word
“star.”
2
3
To actually enter an edited
value, move the cursor away
from the value or press the
SONG [START/STOP] but-
ton.
Use these buttons to call up the Lyric display, from which you can input lyrics.
Lyrics Events
Parameter
Description
Name (Song name)
Lyrics
Determines the song name. This calls up the NAME display, from which you can enter the name.
Allows you to enter lyrics.
Code (Other controls) CR : Enters a line break in the lyrics text.
LF : Deletes the currently displayed lyrics and displays the next set of lyrics.
Customizing the Event List — Filter
This function lets you determine which event types will be shown in the event editing displays. To select an event for
display, checkmark the box corresponding to the event name. To filter out an event so that it is not shown on the list,
remove the checkmark so that the box is empty.
To call up the display below, press the [H] (FILTER) button from any of the following displays: CHD, 1 - 16, SysEX, or
Calls up the Main Filter
Enters checkmarks for all
items.
display. For more information
on each event type, refer to
the separate Data List booklet
(MIDI Data Format).
Selects only note data;
checkmarks for all other
boxes are removed.
Calls up the Control
Change Filter display. For
more information on each
event type, refer to the
separate Data List booklet
(MIDI Data Format).
Reverses the checkmark
settings for all boxes. In
other words, this enters
checkmarks to all boxes that
were previously un-checked
and vice versa.
Calls up the Accompaniment
Filter display. For more
information on each event
type, refer to the separate
Data List booklet (MIDI Data
Format).
Enters/removes the checkmark for the
selected item.
Selects the item, scrolling up/down one
item at a time.
Execute the settings
by pressing the
[EXIT] button.
When “MAIN FILTER” or “ACCOMPANIMENT FILTER” is selected, these
select the item, scrolling up/down to the top or the bottom. When “CONTROL
CHANGE FILTER” is selected, these select the item, scrolling up/down eight
items at a time.
EXIT
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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.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
DIGITAL
NEW SONG
MPO
SYNC.START
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
RECORDING
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
BALANCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
STYLE
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
ENDING / rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START / STOP
A
B
C
D
OTS LINK
About Creating Accompaniment Styles
The chart at right shows the basic parts (or “channels”) that make up each section
of an accompaniment style. To create an accompaniment style, record patterns to
the various channels one by one, for each of the sections you want to create.
Section
Channel
INTRO A - D
MAIN A - D
FILL IN A - D
BREAK
RHYTHM 1, RHYTHM 2,
BASS, CHORD 1,
CHORD 2, PAD,
You can record accompaniment styles by simply playing the parts from the
keyboard in real time. However, you don’t have to record every part yourself
— you can choose an existing preset accompaniment style that is close to the
style you want, then add or replace parts in that style as needed to create your
own custom style.
PHRASE 1, PHRASE 2
ENDING A - D
For information on the part
structure of accompaniment
styles, see page 95.
Realtime Recording Characteristics
• Loop recording
Since auto accompaniment playback repeats the accompaniment patterns of several measures in a “loop,” you can
also record patterns in a loop. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure Main section, the two
measures are repeatedly recorded. Notes that you record will play back from the next loop (repetition), letting you
record new material while hearing the parts you previously recorded.
• Overdub recording
This feature lets you record new material to a track already containing recorded data, without deleting the original
data. In style recording, the recorded data remains intact, unless you specifically delete it yourself. For example, if
you start recording with a two-measure Main section, the two measures are repeated. As you record notes to each
pass of the loop (repetition), those notes play back from the next loop, letting you overdub new material while
hearing the previous parts.
This method is like writing music notation on paper, since it allows you to enter each note or individually, and
specify its length. This is ideal for making precise recordings, or for recording parts that are difficult to play.
8Beat 1
Rhythm 1
60’s 8 Beat
This convenient feature lets you create composite styles by combining
various patterns from the internal preset accompaniment styles. For
example, if you want to create your own original 8-beat style, you
could take rhythm patterns from the “8 Beat 1” style, use the bass
pattern from “8 Beat 2,” and import the chord patterns from the “60’s 8
Beat” style — combining the various elements to create one
accompaniment style.
Rhythm 1
Rhythm 2
Bass
Rhythm 2
Bass
Chord 1
Chord 2
Pad
Chord 1
Chord 2
Pad
Rhythm 1
Rhythm 2
Bass
Phrase 1
Phrase 2
Phrase 1
Phrase 2
Chord 1
Chord 2
Pad
8Beat 2
Rhythm 1
Rhythm 2
Bass
Phrase 1
Phrase 2
With the editing features, you can custom edit the styles you’ve
created by real time recording, step recording, and assembling from
other styles.
Chord 1
Chord 2
Pad
Phrase 1
Phrase 2
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Style File Format
These are the patterns
recorded to the
accompaniment styles
Source Pattern
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.
The chart at right indicates the process by
which the accompaniment is played back.
(This does not apply to the rhythm tracks.)The
basic or “source” pattern in the chart is the
original style data. This source pattern is
recorded using accompaniment style
1 Source Root (root note of basic chord)
2 Source Chord (type of basic chord)
Chord changes (in Auto Accompa-
niment section of the keyboard)
This data is created by
chords played in the
Auto Accompaniment
section of the
Pitch Conversion
3 NTR (Note Transposition Rule)
4 NTT (Note Transposition Table)
These settings are
edited from the
Other Settings
PARAMETER display.
These parameters
determine how the
pitch of the source
pattern is converted
when you play chords
in the Auto
Accompaniment
section of the
recording (see below).
5 High Key (threshold of the pitch
conversion)
6 Note Limit (soundable range)
7 RTR (Retrigger Rule; how the pitches of
the chord change)
As shown in the chart at right, the actual
output of the accompaniment is determined by
various parameter settings and chord changes
(played in Auto Accompaniment section of the
keyboard) entered to this source pattern.
Output
Operation
Select the desired accompaniment style
for editing. To record a new
accompaniment style from scratch, call
up the BASIC page in the Style Creator
display and select “New Style” by
pressing the [C] button.
1
3
DIGITAL
STUDIO
2
SOUND
CREATOR
DIGITAL
RECORDING
MIXING
CONSOLE
PART
BACK
NEXT
Record and edit the
4
5
accompaniment style. For
Use the [BACK]/[NEXT]
buttons to select the
various pages.
details on the operations for
each display, refer to the
explanations starting on the next
page.
Call up the Style display by pressing the [I]
(SAVE) button (in Assembly page: [J] button),
then save the recorded / edited data to the
USER or FLOPPY DISK page.
Press the [EXIT] button to
close the STYLE CREATOR
display.
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Realtime Recording — Basic
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.
Select the desired channel for recording by simultaneously holding down the [F] (REC CH) button and
pressing the appropriate [1LM] - [8LM] button.
Before recording to one of the non-rhythm channels (BASS - PHR 2), make sure to delete the existing data
of the appropriate channel. You can make other settings (see the box “Other Parameters in the BASIC
Display” on page 112) after closing the REC CHANNEL display by pressing the [EXIT] button. To call up the
REC CHANNEL display again, press the [F] (REC CH) button.
1
When this button is pressed, “DELETE” will appear over
channels containing data. To delete data from a specific
Calls up the display for changing the
channel, simultaneously hold down this button and press the
tempo or beat (time signature).
appropriate [1L] - [8L] button. To release or cancel the
selection, press the [1M] -
[8M] button corresponding to
the channel you wish to
Selects an empty style,
cancel. As long as you
allowing you to create a
continue to hold down the [J]
button, you can toggle
new style from scratch.
between deleting and
restoring the selected data.
Releasing the [J] button
permanently deletes the
data. Before recording to one
of the non-rhythm channels
(BASS - PHR 2), make sure to
delete the existing data of the
appropriate channel.
Available only when the channel is set to
[RHY1] or [RHY2], this lets you delete
specific percussion sounds during
recording. Simultaneously hold down this
button and press the key corresponding to
the instrument you want to delete.
REC.... Channel is enabled for recording.
ON...... Channel is enabled for playback.
OFF .... Channel is muted.
First, select the desired voice. Start recording by pressing the STYLE [START/
STOP] button.
The selected section of the style starts playing back. Since the rhythm pattern
loops repeatedly, you can record new sounds and notes on each pass while
listening to the pattern. Icons above the keys conveniently indicate the
percussion instruments assigned to the keys.
If you’ve enabled Sync Start
(by pressing the SYNC.
START button), you can
start recording by simply
pressing a key on the key-
board.
2
3
Stop recording by pressing the STYLE [START/STOP] button again.
• Only Drum Kit/SFX Kit
can be selected for the
RHY 2 channel.
• For the non-rhythm chan-
nels (BASS - PHR 2), all
voices with the exception
of the Drum Kit/SFX Kit
can be selected.
With the REC CHANNEL display shown, close the display by pressing
the [EXIT] button.
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You can also select the
Other Parameters in the BASIC Display
[I] (SAVE) button
Calls up the Style display for saving the accompaniment style data.
[3LM][4LM] (Section) buttons
Determines the section to be recorded.
[5LM][6LM] (Pattern Length) buttons
Determines the length of the selected section’s pattern in measures (1 - 32). The Fill
In/Break section is fixed at a length of one measure.
[D] (Execute) button
desired section for recording
by pressing the appropriate
panel button. Pressing one
of the Section buttons calls
up the SECTION display,
from which you can change
sections by using the [6LM]/
[7LM] buttons. To actually
enter the change, press the
[8L] button.To select the Fill
In section, press the [AUTO
FILL IN] button.
Executes the Pattern Length change.
Recording — Precautions
• The basic chord used for the accompaniment style is called the source chord. All
chords that play and the pitches that sound are derived from the source chord. When
recording the Main and Fill In sections (for a source chord of CM7), keep the
following points in mind:
C R C
C R C
C = chord note
C, R = recommended note
* When recording to the Bass or Phrase channels, try to use only the recommended
notes; this will ensure that you can play various chords with the accompaniment
style and get optimum results. (Other notes may work, providing you use them as short passing tones.)
* When recording to the Chord or Pad channels, use only the notes of the CM7 chord; this will ensure that
you can play various chords with the accompaniment style and get optimum results. (Other notes may work,
providing you use them as short passing tones.)
The source chord is set by default to CM7; however, you can change this to any chord you prefer. Refer to the
section “Making Style File Format Settings – Parameter” on page 117.
• When recording Intro and Ending sections, you can ignore the source chord and use any notes or chord
progressions you like. In this case, if you set the NTR parameter to “ROOT TRANSPOSE” and NTT to
“HARMONIC MINOR” or “MELODIC MINER” (in the PARAMETER page), the normal pitch conversions that
would result from playing different chords are cancelled (for playback) — meaning that the accompaniment
pitch conversion will only occur for changes in the root note or major/minor shifts.
Step Recording
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.
below. You can also edit each event from the Edit page, and the editing process the same as in editing songs (page 106).
•
In song recording, the end mark position can be changed freely. However, it cannot be changed when creating
accompaniment styles. This is because the length of the accompaniment style is automatically fixed according to the
selected section. For example, when creating an accompaniment style based on a four-measure section, the end mark
position is automatically set to the end of the fourth measure, and cannot be changed from the Step Record screen.
• When editing the data recorded on the Edit page, you can switch between the type of data you want to edit (event
data or control data). Press the [F] (TRACK EVT) button to switch between the Event display (Note, Control Change,
etc.) and the Control display (System Exclusive, etc.).
Make sure to set the record channel from another display (e.g., BASIC display; page 111) beforehand.
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Assembling an Accompaniment Style —Assembly
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
These let you select the accompaniment style that
1
will be used for each channel of your original
style. Select the desired channel by pressing the
[A] – [D], [F] – [I] buttons and press the same
button to call up the Style screen, from which you
can select the accompaniment style.
After repeating steps 1 and 2
as desired, press the [J] (SAVE)
button to save the assembled
style data. From here, you can
store the settings of all
3
channels (RHYTHM1,
RHYTHM2, BASS, etc.) to a
single accompaniment style.
If you change the section and channel in steps
#1 and #2, the currently specified section and
channel are also changed. The channels
being recorded are also changed and record-
ing is stopped automatically.
Selects the style section and
channel that will be copied to
the corresponding channels,
selected with the [A]-[D] and
[F]-[I] buttons above.
2
The PLAY TYPE parameter affects only the
playback, and does not change the actual
accompaniment style data.
Determines the playback settings for each channel. You can
assemble the accompaniment style while the style section and
channel that will be copied are playing.
SOLO ........... Mutes all but the selected channel. RHYTHM
channels set to REC in the REC CHANNEL display
(page 111) are played back simultaneously.
ON ............... Plays back the selected channels. Any channels
set to ON in the REC CHANNEL display
(page 111) are played back simultaneously.
OFF .............. Mutes the selected channel. If the selected
channel is set to ON in the REC CHANNEL
not available.
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Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator
Edit the Created Accompaniment Style
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.
I Groove
Use these to select the
desired edit operation.
Calls up the Style display and
lets you store the edited
accompaniment style data.
Executes the Groove operation. After
the operation is completed, this button
changes to [UNDO], letting you
Determines the settings for each of the
restore the original data if you’re not
Groove parameters (see the list below).
satisfied with the Groove results. The
Undo function only has one level; only
the previous operation can be undone.
Groove parameters
Original Beat
Specifies the beats to which Groove timing is to be applied. In other words, if “8 Beat” is selected, Groove timing is
applied to the 8th notes; if “12 Beat” is selected, Groove timing is applied to 8th-note triplets.
Beat Converter
Actually changes the timing of the beats (specified in the ORIGINAL BEAT parameter above) to the selected value. For
example, when ORIGINAL BEAT is set to “8 Beat” and BEAT CONVERTER is set to “12,” all 8th notes in the section are
shifted to 8th-note triplet timing. The “16A” and “16B” Beat Converter which appear when ORIGINAL BEAT is set to “12
Beat” are variations on a basic 16th-note setting.
Swing
Fine
Produces a “swing” feel by shifting the timing of the back beats, depending on the ORIGINAL BEAT parameter above.
For example, if the specified ORIGINAL BEAT value is “8 Beat”, the Swing parameter will selectively delay the 2nd, 4th,
6th, and 8th beats of each measure to create a swing feel. The settings “A” through “E” produce different degrees of
swing, with “A” being the most subtle and “E” being the most pronounced.
Selects a variety of Groove “templates” to be applied to the selected section.The “PUSH” settings cause certain beats to
be played early, while “HEAVY” settings delay the timing of certain beats. The numbered settings (2, 3, 4, 5) determine
which beats are to be affected. All beats up to the specified beat —but not including the first beat — will be played early
or delayed (for example, the 2nd and 3rd beats, if “3” is selected). In all cases, “A” types produce minimum effect, “B”
types produce medium effect, and “C” types produce maximum effect.
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I Dynamics
Use these to select the
desired edit operation.
Calls up the Style display
and lets you store the
edited accompaniment
style data.
Executes the Dynamics operation. After the
operation is completed, this button changes
to [UNDO], letting you restore the original
data if you’re not satisfied with the
Dynamics results. The Undo function only
has one level; only the previous operation
can be undone.
Determines the settings for each of the
Dynamics parameters (see the list
below).
Select the desired channel to which
Dynamics is to be applied.
Dynamics parameters
Velocity is determined by
how strongly you play the
keyboard.
The more strongly you play
the keyboard, the higher the
velocity value and, hence,
the louder the sound.
Accent Type
Strength
Selects the type of accent.
Determines how strongly the selected Accent Type (above) will be applied. The
higher the value, the stronger the effect.
Expand/Compress
Boost/Cut
Expands or compresses the range of velocity values, around a central velocity
value “64.” Values higher than 100% expand the dynamic range, while values lower
than 100% compress it.
Boosts or cuts all velocity values in the selected section/channel. Values above
100% boost the overall velocity, while values below 100% reduce it.
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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.
See the explanations below.
Preset channel BASS-
PHRASE2 can not be
edited.
I Quantize
I Velocity Change
Boosts or cuts the velocity of all notes in the specified channel (selected with the [1LM]/[2LM] (CHANNEL)
buttons), according to the specified percentage (selected with the [4LM]/[5LM] (BOOST/CUT) buttons).
I Bar Copy
This function allows data to be copied from one measure or group of measures to another location within the
specified channel. Use the [4LM] (TOP) and [5LM] (LAST) buttons to specify the first and last measures in the
region to be copied. Use the [6LM] (DEST) button to specify the first measure of the destination location, to which
the data is to be copied.
I Bar Clear
This function clears all data from the specified range of measures within the selected channel. Use the [4LM] (TOP)
and [5LM] (LAST) buttons to specify the first and last measures in the region to be cleared.
I Remove Event
This function lets you remove specific events from the selected channel. Use the [4LM] - [6LM] (EVENT) buttons
to select the desired event type to be removed.
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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 details about the relationship between the
parameters, refer to “Style File Format” on page 110. The operations here are the same as described in step 4 on page 110.
When NTR is set to “Root
Fixed” and NTT is set to
“Bypass,” the “Source
See the explanations below.
Root” and “Source Chord”
parameters are changed to
“Play Root” and “Play
Chord,” respectively. In this
case, you can change
chords and hear the result-
ing sound for all channels.
I Source Root/Chord
These settings determine the original key of the source pattern (i.e., the key used when recording the pattern). The default
setting of CM7 (with a Source Root of “C” and a Source Type of“M7”), is automatically selected whenever the preset data
is deleted prior to recording a new style, regardless of the Source Root and Chord included in the preset data. When you
change Source Root / Chord from the default CM7 to another chord, the chord notes and recommended notes will also
change, depending on the newly selected chord type. For details on chord notes and recommended notes, see page 112.
When the Source Root is C:
ꢁ
11
9
9
CMaj
C6
CM7
CM7
C9
C
CM7
C6
C
C
R C
C
R
C
R C
C
C
C
C
C
R
C
R C
C R
C
C
R C
C R
C
C C
C
R
C
C C
C R
C
C
C C
9
C C
R
ꢀ
9
Cm7
Cm7 5
Cm
Cm7
Caug
Cm
Cm6
C
R
C
R
C
C
R
C
C
R
C
C
R
C
C
C
C
C
R C
C
R
R
C
R
R
R
C
C
C
C
R
C
C
R
C
C
R
C
C
C
R
C
11
9
Cm7
C7sus4
Cdim
Cdim7
C
C7
CmM7
C
CmM7
C
C
C
C
R
C
R
C
C
C
C
R
C C
C
C
R
C
C
C
C
C
R
C
R
R
C
R
C
C
C
C
C
C C
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
9
11
13
ꢀ
ꢀ
9
13
9
C7 5
C7
C7
C7
C7
C7
C7
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
R
C
C
C
R
C
C
R C
C
C C
C
R C
C
R
C
R C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
R
C
C
C
C
C1+8
C1+5
Csus4
Csus2
CM7aug
C7aug
C = chord note
C, R = recommended
note
C
R
C
C
C
R C
R
R
C
C
R C
C
C
C
C
R
C
C
C R
R
I NTR (Note Transposition Rule) and NTT (Note Transposition Table)
• NTR (Note Transposition Rule)
This determines the system for pitch conversion of the source pattern. Two settings are available.
Root Trans (Root Transpose)
When the root note is transposed, the pitch relationship between notes is maintained. For example, the notes C3,
E3 and G3 in the key of C become F3, A3 and C4 when they are transposed to F. Use this setting for channels that
contain melody lines.
Root Fixed
The note is kept as close as possible to the previous note range. For example, the notes C3, E3 and G3 in the key
of C become C3, F3 and A3 when they are transposed to F. Use this setting for channels that contain chord parts.
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Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator
• 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 such as Phrase 1 and Phrase 2.
Chord
Suitable for chord transposition. Use for the Chord 1 and Chord 2 channels, especially when they contain piano
or guitar-like chordal parts.
Bass
Suitable for bass line transposition. This table is basically similar to the Melody table above, but recognizes on-
bass chords allowed in the FINGERED ON BASS fingering mode. Use this primarily for bass lines.
Melodic Minor
When the played chord changes from a major to a minor chord, this table lowers the third interval in the scale by
a semitone. When the chord changes from a minor to a major chord, the minor third interval is raised by a
semitone. Other notes are not changed.
Harmonic Minor
When the played chord changes from a major to a minor chord, this table lowers the third and sixth intervals in
the scale by a semitone. When the chord changes from a minor to a major chord, the minor third and flatted sixth
intervals are raised by a semitone. Other notes are not changed.
I High Key/Note Limit
• High Key
This sets the highest key (upper octave limit)
of the note transposition for the chord root
change. Any notes calculated to be higher
than the highest key are transposed down to
the octave just below the highest key. This
setting is effective only when the NTR
Example — When the highest key is F
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ꢁ
Root changes
Notes played
CM
C M
FM
F M
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ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
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C3-E3-G3
C 3-F3-G 3
F3-A3-C4
F 2-A 2-C 3
• Note Limit
This sets the note range (highest and lowest
notes) for voices recorded to the style
channels. By judicious setting of this range,
you can ensure that the voices sound as
realistic as possible — in other words, that no
notes outside the natural range are sounded
(e.g., high bass sounds or low piccolo
sound). The actual notes that sound are
automatically shifted to the set range.
Example — When the lowest note is C3 and the highest is D4
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Root changes
Notes played
CM
C M
FM
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E3-G3-C4
F3-G 3-C 4
F3-A3-C4
High Limit
Low Limit
I RTR (Retrigger Rule)
These settings determine whether notes stop sounding or not and how they change pitch in response to chord
changes.
Stop
The notes stop sounding.
Pitch Shift
The pitch of the note will bend without a new attack to match the type of the new chord.
Pitch Shift to Root
The pitch of the note will bend without a new attack to match the root of the new chord.
Retrigger
The note is retriggered with a new attack at a new pitch corresponding to the next chord.
Retrigger To Root
The note is retriggered with a new attack at the root note of the next chord. However, the octave of the new note
remains the same.
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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.
Mixing Console
This set of controls lets you
adjust the balance of the
voices and their stereo posi-
tion, as well as the amount
of effect that is applied to
each voice.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
CONTRAST
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
/
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECORDING
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIXING
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
BALANCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
CONSOLE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
MIXING
CONSOLE
PART
You can call up additional basic mixing controls by using the [BALANCE] button and the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button
Operation
MIXING
From the MIXING CONSOLE display, press the button
repeatedly until the desired display is called up. Each press of the
button switches among the displays listed below.
You can quickly and easily
set all parts to the same
value for the same parame-
ter (except for the VOICE
parameter). Simulta-
neously hold down the [A] -
[J] button that corresponds
to the parameter you want
to change and use the [1] -
[8] buttons or the [DATA
ENTRY] dial to change the
value.
CONSOLE
1
PART
PANEL PART
Includes the keyboard-played parts (Main/
Layer, Left), accompaniment parts, song,
microphone input (CVP-205 only)
STYLE PART
Accompaniment parts
SONG CH 1 - 8
Channels 1 - 8 of song playback
SONG CH 9 -16
n
For details on parameters
related to the Sound Cre-
ator, see page 89.
Channels 9 - 16 of song playback
Select the other Mixing Console pages by using the [BACK]/
[NEXT] buttons and set the desired parameters.
For information on the various parameters and settings and how
Close the Mixing
Console display by
pressing the [EXIT]
button.
2
END
I About the parameters
This contains settings related to the volume and voice of each part/channel. Here you can also enable the Auto
Revoice feature — which automatically plays XG-compatible songs (page 152) with the rich and dynamic voices
that are exclusive to the CVP-205/203. This gives you much more authentic and realistic instrument sounds for your
song playback.
• FILTER (page 121)
These controls affect the tone quality of the voice, letting you add power, punch, or brightness to the sound.
These give you various tuning controls.
These control the amount of effect applied to the sound.
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Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console
Setting the Level Balance and Voice — Volume/Voice
Set this to ON to enable automatic replacement of
the XG voices (in XG song data) with the special
voices of the CVP-205/203.To use the normal XG
voice set, turn this off.
Use these to select the VOICE,
PANPOT, or VOLUME
parameter rows.
When playing GM song data,
channel 10 (in the SONG
CH 9 - 16 page) can only be
used for a Drum Kit voice.
1
When changing the rhythm/
percussion voices (drum
kits, etc.) of the accompani-
ment style and song from
the VOICE parameter, the
detailed settings related to
the drum voice are reset,
and in some cases you may
be unable to restore the
original sound. In the case
of song playback, you can
restore the original sound
by returning to the begin-
ning of the song and playing
back from that point. In the
case of accompaniment
style play, you can restore
the original sound by select-
ing the same style again.
DIGITAL
STUDIO
SOUND
CREATOR
DIGITAL
RECORDING
MIXING
BALANCE
CONSOLE
PART
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
Allows you to
select the
specific voice to
be replaced.
PART
Each press of this
button switches
among the various
parts/channels.
These let you select the voice of each part, and adjust the panpot and volume.
VOICE
Style/Song part is selected, User voices cannot be selected.
PANPOT
Determines the stereo position of the selected voice or track. A setting of 0 pans the sound hard
left, while 64 is at center, and 127 is at hard right.
VOLUME
Determines the level of each channel, giving you fine control over the balance of all the parts.
ALL REVOICE
Replaces all of the replaceable XG voices with the
rich and authentic voices of the CVP-205/203.
PIANO and BASIC can be
called up simultaneously.
2
Keep in mind that using the
Revoice function may result
in unnatural or unexpected
sound, depending on the
particular song data.
PIANO REVOICE
Replaces only the piano
voices.
BASIC REVOICE
Replaces only the
recommended voices that are
suitable for playing back the
song.
ALL NO REVOICE
All the voices are returned
to the original XG voices.
Executes the settings and closes the
Auto Revoice Setup display.
Selects the XG voices
to be replaced (voices
usually used when
playing back)
Selects the voices used to
replace the XG voices (when
SONG AUTO REVOICE is
set to ON).
Closes the Auto Revoice
Setup screen without
executing the settings.
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Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console
Changing the Tone of the Voice — Filter
For details about the Filter,
Switches between the HARMONIC and BRIGHTNESS parameters.
n
When a Natural voice is
selected, Harmonic and
Brightness cannot be
changed.
DIGITAL
STUDIO
n
SOUND
Be careful with these con-
trols. Depending on the
selected voice, extreme set-
tings may result in noise or
distortion.
CREATOR
DIGITAL
RECORDING
MIXING
BALANCE
CONSOLE
PART
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
PART
Each press of this
button switches among
the various parts/
channels.
HARMONIC.........Allows you to adjust the resonance effect
BRIGHTNESS .....Determines the brightness of the sound by
Changing Pitch-related Settings — Tune
Portamento is used to cre-
ate a smooth transition in
pitch from one note to the
next.
Switches among the available parameters: PORTAMENTO
TIME, PITCH BEND RANGE, OCTAVE, and TUNING.
When a Natural voice is
selected, PortamentoTime
cannot be changed.
Refer to the explanation below.
These increase/decrease (transpose) the pitch in semitone units.
MASTER...Transposes both the pitch of the keyboard and that of the song playback.
SONG........Transposes the pitch of the song playback.
KBD ..........Transposes the pitch of the keyboard.
PORTAMENTO TIME ............When the part is set to Mono (page 59, 90), this determines the Portamento time. The
higher the value, the longer the time it takes for the pitch to change. Portamento is only
applied when you play legato (playing the next note before releasing the previous one).
PITCH BEND RANGE ...........When the Pitch Bend or Glide effect is assigned to the pedal, this determines the range of
the pitch change in semitones.
OCTAVE................................Determines the range of the pitch change in octaves, over two octaves up or down.
TUNING...............................Determines the pitch of the instrument.
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Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console
Adjusting the Effects
There are three effect sec-
tions: Reverb, Chorus, and
DSP (which contains a vari-
ety of effect types). These
are available independently
for the Natural voices and
Regular voices. For details,
refer to the Effect Block list
Indicates the type name for each effect block.
1
Press this to edit and store
the effect (page 122, 123).
DIGITAL
STUDIO
SOUND
CREATOR
DIGITAL
RECORDING
MIXING
BALANCE
CONSOLE
PART
CHANNEL
ON / OFF
PART
Switches among the
effect sections:
REVERB, CHORUS,
and DSP.
Each press of this
button switches
among the various
parts/channels.
Determines the amount of effect that is applied to each part. For more information
When the BLOCK parameter is set to REVERB1, CHORUS1, or
DSP1, press this to call up the display from which you can change the
detailed settings for the effects.
2
These determine the effect block and let you assign the effect.
BLOCK............Determines the effect block (group of similar or related effects).
PART ...............Determines the part to which the Insertion effect is applied. It is effective only
when the block is set to “DSP1” and the CONNECTION parameter is set to
CATEGORY.....The various effect programs (in Type below) are grouped into categories.
This parameter may not be available depending on the selected block.
TYPE ...............Determines the type of effect that is assigned to the selected effect block.
The actual effect types that are available may differ depending on the
selected block.
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This parameter cannot be
set when BLOCK is set to
“REVERB2,” “CHORUS2,”
or “DSP2” (or “BRIL-
3
Calls up the
display for storing
the effect.
LIANCE”; CVP-205 only).
Determines the level of the
effect (return level). This is
not available when BLOCK
is set to “DSP1,”
PARAMETER is set to
“CONNECTION,” and
Switches between
the upper/lower
parameters. For the
lower parameter, the
depth can be
changed when the
[VARIATION] button
is on.
VALUE is set to “Insertion.”
Determines the value of the
selected parameter.
Determines the effect parameter to be adjusted.
Determines the effect type.
Determines the effect block.
Determines the effect category.
Keep in mind that in some
cases noise may result if
4
Calls up the display
you adjust the effect param-
for naming the User
eters while playing the
instrument.
Stores the effect settings you
made above to a User Effect
location (SYSTEM) for future
recall. To call up the effect, select
USER from the CATEGORY
parameter and select the desired
effect from the TYPE parameter.
Select the destination to which the effect is to be stored.
The number of memory spaces available for the destination
differs for each block (refer to the chart below).
Effect Block
Block
Parts
Characteristics
Number of User Effect
REVERB 1
(for Regular Voices)
All parts
3
Reproduces the warm ambience of playing in
a concert hall or jazz club.
REVERB 2
(for Natural Voices)
All parts except microphone (MIC)
All parts
—
3
CHORUS 1
(for Regular Voices)
Produces a rich “fat” sound as if several parts
are being played simultaneously.
CHORUS 2
(for Natural Voices)
All parts except microphone (MIC)
—
3
DSP 1
(for Regular Voices)
Main, Layer, Left, Song (Ch. 1 - 16),
MIC
In addition to reverb and chorus effects, this
section features a variety of special effects,
including distortion.
DSP 2
(for Natural Voices)
All parts except microphone (MIC)
All parts except microphone (MIC)
—
—
BRILLIANCE (CVP-205 only)
(for Natural Voices)
Changes the brightness and clarity of the
sound.
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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 parameters can be set with the
panel controls.
• Reverb .......... Normally the settings that fit the selected style are called up. For most of the Natural voices, settings
that fit the voice are called up.
• Chorus.......... Normally the settings that fit the selected style are called up. For most of the Natural voices, settings
that fit the voice are called up.
• DSP .............. Normally the settings which fit the selected voice are called up. Variation (settings in which the
expression of the effect is changed) is prepared for each type, and it can be turned ON/OFF by the
[VARIATION] button on the panel.
When the Natural voice is selected, the [VARIATION] button does not work.
The illustration below shows how the various effect blocks are set up and traces the signal flow for the send/return
controls set on the CVP-205/203.
For Regular Voices (REVERB1, CHORUS1, DSP1)
For Natural Voices (REVERB2, CHORUS2, DSP2)
When DSP is set as an Insertion effect
(here, PART is set to MAIN),
DRY LINE
REVERB
it is put here in the signal flow.
(For Natural voices,
Reverb
Return
DSP can only be used
as a System effect.)
Dry
MAIN VOICE
LAYER VOICE
LEFT VOICE
Rev Send
Cho Send
DSP Send
DSP
Dry
Rev Send
Cho Send
DSP Send
Chorus
Return
BRILLIANCE
OUT
CHORUS
Dry
(CVP-205 Natural Voices only)
Rev Send
Cho Send
DSP Send
Dry
MIC
(CVP-205 only)
Rev Send
Cho Send
DSP Send
Dry
STYLE/SONG
(each channel)
Rev Send
Cho Send
DSP Send
DSP
Return
DSP
When DSP is set as a System effect,
it is put here in the signal flow.
(For Natural voices, DSP can only
be used as a System effect.)
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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.
METRONOME
START STOP
SONG
VOICE EFFECT
REVERB
POWER
LCD
DSP
VARIATION
HARMONY
/
ECHO
MONO
LEFT HOLD
CONTRAST
ON
OFF
EXTRA TRACKS
(STYLE)
TRACK
(L)
2
TRACK
(R)
1
BACK
NEXT
MENU
DEMO
VOICE
PIANO
&
HARPSI.
E.PIANO
ORGAN
&
ACCORDION
PERCUSSION
GUITAR
SYNTH.
BASS
XG
REC
TOP
START
/
STOP
REW
FF
REPEAT
GUIDE
VOICE PART
ON / OFF
HELP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
MASTER VOLUME
BRASS
WOODWIND
STRINGS
CHOIR
&
PAD
USER
FUNCTION
LAYER
LEFT
ENTER
NEW SONG
TEMPO
SYNC.START
FADE IN / OUT
DIGITAL
STUDIO
TRANSPOSE
MUSIC FINDER
ONE TOUCH SETTING
1
TAP TEMPO
SOUND
CREATOR
2
3
4
MIN
MAX
RESET
RESET
DIGITAL
J
RECOMRDINGENU
STYLE
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE
PIANO
DATA
MIG
CONE
ENTRY
ACMP
AUTO FILLIN
OTS LINK
BREAK
INTRO
MAIN
C
ENDING
/
rit. SYNC.STOP SYNC.START START
/
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MEMORY
BALANCE
A
B
D
PART CHANNEL
ON OFF
/
PART
DIRECT ACCESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EXIT
FUNCTION
Operation
MENU
Select the desired function.
DEMO
2
1
HELP
FUNCTION
Set the parameters of the selected
function.
The operations for each function are
3
covered in the following explanations.
To return to the previous
display, press the [EXIT]
button.
END
Adjusting the Pitch and Tuning — Master Tune and Scale Tune
This allows you to make fine adjustments to the overall pitch of the instrument — letting you accurately match the
tuning with that of other instruments.
This determines the particular tuning system (or temperament) for the instrument. This is especially useful for playing
period pieces, to match the tuning system used during specific musical eras.
These allow you to set parameters related to song playback as well as the practice function types.
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters — Style Setting, Split Point, and Chord
Fingering
These determine the auto accompaniment-related settings, and let you set the split point.
This determines the method for playing/indicating chords when using the auto accompaniment features. You can
even check how to play the chord, since the individual notes are indicated in the display.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Making Settings for the Pedals and
Making MIDI Settings
Keyboard — Controller
These determine various system messages settings
(such as Clock, Start/Stop, System Exclusive), as well
as Local Control on/off.
These settings determine how the connected pedals
(including foot controllers and footswitches) are used.
They can be assigned to a variety of functions, letting
you control operations with your feet — such as
turning the accompaniment style on/off, or triggering
Fill In patterns.
This determines how playback data is sent to
connected MIDI devices — i.e., which parts are
assigned to which MIDI Transmit channels. This also
lets you specify the type of data to be transmitted over
each channel.
These settings determine the touch sensitivity of the
keyboard (how touch affects volume), and let you
independently transpose the keyboard, song data,
and the entire instrument.
This determines how the parts of the CVP-205/203
respond to data from connected MIDI devices — i.e.,
which parts are assigned to which MIDI Receive
channels. This also lets you specify the type of data to
be received over each channel.
Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze,
and Voice Set
This determines the order in which the Registration
Memory presets (1 - 8) are called up — by using the
[BACK][NEXT] buttons or the pedal.
This determines the channel(s) recognized for the root
notes, for use with the auto accompaniment.
This determines the channel(s) recognized for the
chords, for use with the auto accompaniment.
This lets you specify the settings you want to be
maintained or left unchanged, even when changing
Registration Memory presets.
Other Settings — Utility
This page contains settings for Fade In/Out,
Metronome, Parameter Lock, and the Tap sound.
This lets you determine whether certain voice-related
settings (such as Effects, EQ, Harmony, etc.) are
automatically called up or not when you select a
voice.
From this page, you can adjust the display, make
speaker settings, and change the voice number
indication.
These let you set the type of Harmony or Echo effect
applied to the keyboard-played voices, as well as the
amount of effect.
From this page, you can format disks, and copy from
disk to disk.
From this page, you can set the language of the
instrument, and input your own name — which is
shown automatically every time the power is turned
on.
Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV —
These settings determine the display characteristics when
outputting the CVP-205’s display contents to a TV
monitor (connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal). You
can set the size and color of the displayed characters, as
well as the color of the display background.
This function restores the CVP-205/203 to its original
factory settings. You can also specify which types of
settings are to be restored, as well as store your own
original settings for future recall.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Fine Tuning the Pitch/Selecting a Scale — Master Tune/Scale Tune
Tuning the Overall Pitch — Master Tune
Hz (Hertz)
This unit of measurement
refers to the frequency of a
sound, and represents the
number of times a sound
wave vibrates in a second.
n
The Tune function does not
affect the Drum Kit or SFX
Kit voices.
Determines the overall pitch of the CVP-205/
203, from 414.8 - 466.8 Hz. Press the 4 or 5
[LM] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset
the value to the factory setting of 440.0 Hz.
Selecting a Scale — Scale Tune
The current tuning of each note is shown above or
below the corresponding key.
Cent
A unit of pitch equal to 1/100
of a semitone (100 cents = 1
semitone).
n
You can register your origi-
nal scale tunings to a REG-
ISTRATION MEMORY
button. To do this, check-
mark “SCALE” in the REG-
ISTRATION MEMORY
display (page 85).
Determines the base note for each
scale.
When the base note is changed, the
pitch of the keyboard is transposed, yet
maintains the original pitch relationship
between the notes.
Determines the fine tuning of the selected note in 1-
cent steps. Press the 5 or 6 [LM] buttons
simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the
factory setting.
Determines the note to be tuned and the amount of tuning.
The tuning range is from “-64” through “0” to “+63.” Each increment
equals one cent (one “cent” is one hundredth of a semitone).
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Scale
I 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.
I Pure Major/Pure Minor
These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale, especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth).
You can hear this best in actual vocal harmonies — such as choirs and acapella singing.
I Pythagorean
This scale was devised by the famous Greek philosopher and is created from a series of perfect fifths, which are
collapsed into a single octave. The 3rd in this tuning are slightly unstable, but the 4th and 5th are beautiful and
suitable for some leads.
I Mean-Tone
This scale was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale, by making the major third interval more “in
tune.” It was especially popular from the 16th century to the 18th century. Handel, among others, used this scale.
I Werckmeister/Kirnberger
This composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirnberger systems, which were themselves improvements on
the mean-tone and Pythagorean scales. The main feature of this scale is that each key has its own unique character.
The scale was used extensively during the time of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it is often used when
performing period music on the harpsichord.
I Arabic
Use these tunings when playing Arabic music.
Pitch settings for each scale (in cents; example scale of C)
The values shown in this chart are actually rounded off to the nearest whole number for use on the instrument.
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
C
C
D
E
E
F
F
G
A
A
B
B
Equal Temperament
Pure Major
Pure Minor
Pythagorean
Mean-Tone
Werckmeister
Kirnberger
0.0
0.0
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
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 selection, vol-
ume, etc.) are recorded to
the first measure, before the
actual note data. When
Allows you to play back all songs
from the same folder continuously.
Turns Quick Start on/off (see note).
Quick Start is set to “ON,”
the CVP-205/203 reads all
initial non-note data of the
song at the highest possible
speed, then automatically
slows down to the appropri-
ate tempo at the first note.
This allows you to start play-
back as quickly as possible,
with a minimum pause for
reading of data.
Determines the Guide
method.
Turns guide lamps ON or
OFF.
Determines the timing for the guide
lamps.
n
Channel
JUST ........ The guide lamps light
precisely at the moment
you should play.
NEXT........ The guide lamps light just
before the moment you
should play. If you miss the
proper timing, the guide
lamps flash.
Refers to the MIDI channel
(page 150). The channels
are assigned as follows:
Song
1 - 16
Accompaniment Style
9 - 16
Determines whether the Phrase
Mark Repeat function for the song
is on or off. When this is on, you
can repeatedly play back a
specified phrase (selection of
measures) of the song. The
method for setting a phrase mark
is the same as that in the SONG
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The guide lamps light in
response to song channel
assigned to Tracks 1 and 2,
as well as chord data (when
contained in the song). Nor-
mally, you can leave the
AUTO SET CH function set
to ON, and the song channel
will automatically be set. If
the results aren’t satisfac-
tory, you’ll need to match the
Channel Setting "TRK1 CH"
and "TRK2 CH" parameters
to the appropriate right- and
left-hand parts.
Determines the MIDI channel assigned
to the [TRACK2] button.
Determines the MIDI channel assigned
to the [TRACK1] button.
Determines the language of the
displayed lyrics.
When this is set to “AUTO,” the
language defaults to that of the
song data. When not set to
“AUTO,” the language defaults to
Japanese, when the internal
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“JAPANESE”; for all other
languages, this is set to
“INTERNATIONAL.”
Phrase Mark
This data specifies a certain
location in the song data. In
the included “Music Software
Collection” songs (CVP-203
only), these are indicated by
numbers (1, 2, etc.) in the
score.
When set to “ON,” this
automatically sets the proper
Track 1 and Track 2 channels for
use with the practice functions.
Normally, this should be set to
“ON.”
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters —
Style Setting, Split Point, and Chord Fingering
Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters — Style Setting
and Split Point
These select the part to which the split point
setting is applied: accompaniment, left-hand
range, or both. Press the desired key for the split
point while holding down one of these buttons.
The pressed key is included in the range for the
Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard
(ACMP) or the left-hand range (LEFT).
A+L (ACMP + LEFT)
Allows you to simultaneously set the split
point for both the left-hand range and the
Auto Accompaniment section of the
keyboard.
About Section Set
When any of the Main A-D
sections is not included in
the accompaniment style
data, the nearest section is
automatically selected. For
example, when Main D is not
contained in the selected
accompaniment style, Main
C will be called up.
L (LEFT)
Allows you to set the split point for the left-hand range of the keyboard.
A (ACMP)
Allows you to set the split point for the Auto Accompaniment section of the
keyboard.
Determines the split points for the auto accompaniment (ACMP) and the left-
hand range (LEFT). The same value can be set for both or for each
independently, using buttons [F], [G], and [H] (see above).You can use these
buttons by themselves to set the split point value.
Determines the default section that is automatically called up when selecting
different accompaniment styles (when accompaniment is stopped).
Turns touch response for the accompaniment on/off. When this is set to “ON,”
the accompaniment volume changes in response to your playing strength (in
the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard).
quickly pressing/releasing keys in the Auto Accompaniment section of the
keyboard. This parameter lets you set the length of the key-hold time.
This applies to the OTS Link function, in which One Touch Settings are automatically called up
with changes in the section. This determines the timing in which the One Touch Settings change
with the section. (The [OTS LINK] button must be on.)
Real Time
Split point can be set in the
MAIN display.
One Touch Setting is immediately called up when you press a section button.
Next Bar
One Touch Setting is called up at the next measure, after you press a section button.
Turns the Stop Accompaniment (ACMP) function on/off. When this is set to “ON,”
you can play the chord and bass sounds of the accompaniment by playing chords
— even when the accompaniment style is not playing back.
Split point (A)
Split point (L)
About Split Point
Split point is the position on keyboard that separates the Auto
Accompaniment section (ACMP) and left-hand section (LEFT) from the
right-hand section (MAIN). The LEFT split point cannot be set lower than
the ACMP split point, and the ACMP split point cannot be set higher than
the LEFT split point.
Right-hand
section
Left-hand
section
Auto
Accompaniment
Split point (A) + (L)
section
Right-hand
section
Auto Accompaniment section
+ Left-hand section
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
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 (see note below).
The chord indication in the
display applies to the Fin-
gered method, regardless if
Indicates the note that
another method is actually
belongs to a chord. Some
selected.
notes can be omitted. The
chord name is indicated
next to “CHORD NAME.”
...Required
Chord Tutor
...Can be omitted
...Either note can be
omitted
...Can be omitted when
the note indicated by
is omitted
The Chord Tutor feature is
essentially an electronic
“chord book” that shows you
appropriate fingerings for
chords; it is useful when you
want to play certain chords.
Simply specify the desired
chord via the [6LM] - [8LM]
buttons, and the fingerings
for the Fingered method are
indicated in the display.
Determines the fingering
This lets you change the
chord type.
Indicates the note that belongs to a
chord in the music.
This lets you change the root
note from the chord.
Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard — Controller
Making Settings for the Pedals
Determines the particular
pedal to which a function is
to be assigned.
Pedal on/off operation may
differ depending on the
particular pedal you’ve
connected to the [AUX
PEDAL] jack. For example,
pressing down on one pedal
may turn the selected
function on, while pressing
a different make/brand of
pedal may turn the function
off. If necessary, use this
setting to reverse the
operation.
Determines the function to be
assigned to the selected pedal. Any
one of the available functions can be
assigned to each pedal.
If necessary, you can turn
the corresponding part ON/
OFF or set the control depth
(see the next page).
For information on the assignable
functions, see “Pedal-controllable
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Pedal-controllable Functions
VOLUME*
SUSTAIN
Allows you to use a foot controller (AUX pedal only) to control the volume.
When the pedal is pressed notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any
sustained notes.
SOSTENUTO
SOFT
If you press and hold the pedal here, only the first note will be sustained (the note that you played and held when pressing
the pedal). This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played staccato.
Pressing the pedal subtly reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played. It only applies to certain
voices — PIANO, for example.
GLIDE
When the pedal is pressed the pitch changes, and then back to normal pitch when the pedal is released.
PORTAMENTO
The portamento effect (a smooth slide between notes) can be produced while the pedal is pressed. Portamento is
produced when notes are played legato style (i.e., a note is played while the preceding note is still held).The portamento
PITCHBEND*
Bend notes up or down while pedal is pressed. This can only be set to the AUX pedal and the CVP-205’s damper pedal.
MODULATION*
Applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard. The depth of the effect increases while pedal is pressed. This
does not work for the Natural voices.
DSP VARIATION
Same as the [VARIATION] button. This does not work for the Natural voices.
Same as the [HARMONY/ECHO] button.
VIBROTOR ON/OFF
HARMONY/ECHO
SCORE PAGE+ (CVP-205 only) While the song is stopped, you can turn to the previous score page (one page only).
SCORE PAGE- (CVP-205 only) While the song is stopped, you can turn to the next score page (one page only).
SONG START/STOP
STYLE START/STOP
TAP TEMPO
SYNCRO START
SYNCRO STOP
INTRO
Same as the SONG [START/STOP] button.
Same as the STYLE [START/STOP] button.
Same as the [TAP TEMPO] button.
Same as the [SYNC. START] button.
Same as the [SYNC. STOP] button.
Same as the [INTRO] button.
MAIN A
Same as the [MAIN A] button.
MAIN B
Same as the [MAIN B] button.
MAIN C
Same as the [MAIN C] button.
MAIN D
Same as the [MAIN D] button.
FILL DOWN
FILL SELF
A fill-in plays, automatically followed by the Main section of the button on the immediate left.
Fill-in starts playing.
BREAK
Break starts playing.
FILL UP
A fill-in plays, automatically followed by the Main section of the button on the immediate right.
Same as the [ENDING/rit.] button.
ENDING
FADE IN/OUT
FING/ON BASS
BASS HOLD
Same as the [FADE IN/OUT] button.
The pedal alternately switches between the Fingered and On Bass modes (page 63).
While the pedal is pressed, the Accompaniment Style bass note will be held even if the chord is changed. If the fingering
is set to “FULL KEYBOARD,” the function does not work.
PERCUSSION
The pedal plays a percussion instrument selected by the [4LM] - [8LM] buttons. You can use the keyboard to select the
desired percussion instrument.
LAYER ON/OFF
LEFT ON/OFF
OTS+
Same as the [LAYER] button.
Same as the [LEFT] button.
Calls up the next One Touch Setting.
Calls up the previous One Touch Setting.
OTS-
* For best results, use the optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller.
The parameters below correspond to buttons [2LM] - [8LM], and their availability depends on the selected control Type. For example, if
SUSTAIN is selected as the Type, the parameters “HALF PEDAL POINT”, “MAIN”, “LAYER” and “LEFT” automatically appear in the display.
SONG, STYLE, MIC (CVP-205 These specify the part(s) that will be affected by the pedal.
only), LEFT, LAYER, MAIN
HALF PEDAL POINT*
You can specify how far down you should press on the right pedal until the damper effect (page 59) starts working. This
can be set for certain kinds of pedals, such as the AUX pedal (YAMAHA FC7) or the CVP-205’s damper pedal.
DEPTH
Determines the depth of the left pedal effect, when SOFT is selected.This only works for the Natural voices.
When GLIDE or PITCH BEND is selected, this determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down (is lowered).
When GLIDE or PITCH BEND is selected, this determines the range of the pitch change, in semitones.
When GLIDE is selected, this determines the speed of the pitch change, when the pedal is pressed.
When GLIDE is selected, this determines the speed of the pitch change, when the pedal is released.
UP/DOWN
RANGE
ON SPEED
OFF SPEED
KIT
When PERCUSSION is assigned to the pedal, all available drum kits are shown here, letting you select the particular
drum kit used for the pedal.
PERCUSSION
When PERCUSSION is assigned to the pedal, all sounds of the selected drum kit (in KIT above) are shown here. This
determines the particular instrument sound assigned to the pedal.
* For best results, use the optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller.
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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 (sensitivity) to your personal playing preferences.
HARD 2
Requires strong playing to produce
high volume. Best for players with a
heavy touch.
HARD 1
Requires moderately strong playing for
higher volume.
NORMAL
SOFT 1
Standard touch response.
Produces high volume with moderate
playing strength.
Determines the
Touch sensitivity
setting (refer to the
table at right).
SOFT 2
Produces relatively high volume even
with light playing strength. Best for
players with a light touch.
Determines the
fixed volume level
when Touch is set
to “OFF.”
The TOUCH setting affects all voices globally. Keep
in mind that you can set each voice to a different
touch sensitivity (TOUCH SENSE). For example, to
play a pipe organ voice most authentically, you can
set this so that the voice is not affected by touch
Determines whether touch is on or not for the corresponding parts.
Transpose Assign
This determines which aspect of the instrument is affected by the [TRANSPOSE] button.
Transpose
Allows you to shift the pitch of the keyboard-played voices,
accompaniment style playback, and song data in semitone
units.
Press one of the [TRANSPOSE] buttons.
1
TRANSPOSE
RESET
A TRANSPOSE pop-up window, selected via
TRANSPOSE ASSIGN, appears.
2
KEYBOARD
For this setting, Transpose affects the pitch of the
keyboard-played voices (Main, Layer, and Left) and
the accompaniment styles.
Adjust the value by using the [TRANSPOSE] buttons.
3
SONG
Close the TRANSPOSE windows by pressing the
For this setting, Transpose affects only the pitch of
the songs.
[EXIT] button.
END
MASTER
• Selectively Transposing Keyboard/Song
For this setting, Transpose affects the pitch of the
entire instrument (keyboard voices,
accompaniment styles, and songs).
These settings can be used to match both the song and your
keyboard performance to a certain key. For example, let’s
say you wish to play and sing along with a certain recorded
song. The song data is in F, but you feel most comfortable
singing in D, and you are accustomed to playing the
keyboard part in C. To match up the keys, keep the Master
Transpose setting at “0,” set the Keyboard Transpose to “2,”
and set SongTranspose to “-3.”This brings the keyboard part
up in pitch and the song data down to your comfortable
singing key.
The transpose function
does not affect the Drum
Kit or SFX Kit voices.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze, and Voice Set
Specifying the Order for Calling Up Registration Memory Presets —
Registration Sequence
You can save your custom panel settings to the Registration Memory presets, and call them up by pressing the
appropriate REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons [1] - [8]. The convenient Registration Sequence function lets you call up
the presets in any order you specify, by simply using the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons or the pedal as you play.
Indicates the file name of the selected
Registration Memory bank.
Determines which pedal is used to advance
(increment) through the sequence.
Setting Registration
Sequence Enable to “ON”
overrides any other Pedal
settings (for pedals assigned
to “Regist (+) Pedal” and
“Regist (-) Pedal” here).
These include the pedal set-
Determines which
pedal is used to
reverse (decrement)
through the sequence.
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When both “Regist (+)
Pedal” and “Regist (-) Pedal”
are set to “OFF,” the pedals
cannot be used to step
through the Registration
Sequence; only the [BACK]/
[NEXT] buttons can be used
in the MAIN display.
Determines how Registration
Sequence behaves when
reaching the end of the
sequence.
Turns the Registration
Sequence function
on/off. When this is
set to “ON,” the
programmed
Registration
Sequence is shown at
the top right of the
Main display, and you
can step through the
sequence in this
display by using the
[BACK]/[NEXT]
Stop
Pressing the [NEXT] button or
the “advance” pedal has no
effect. The sequence is
“stopped.”
n
When both “Regist (+)
Pedal” and “Regist (-) Pedal”
are set to the same pedal,
“Regist (+) Pedal” takes
priority.
Top
The sequence starts again at
the beginning.
Next Bank
The sequence automatically
moves to the beginning of the
next Registration Memory bank
in the same folder.
buttons or the pedals.
Deletes all Registration
Memory numbers in the
sequence.
Indicates the Registration Memory preset
numbers, in the order of the current
Registration Sequence.
Deletes the number at the
cursor position.
Inserts the number of the currently
selected Registration Memory preset
immediately before the cursor position.
Registration Sequence data
is included as part of the
Registration Memory bank
file. To save your newly pro-
grammed Registration
These move the cursor position in the sequence.
Replaces the number at the cursor position with the
currently selected Registration Memory number.
Sequence, store the current
Registration Memory bank
istration Sequence data is
lost when changing Regis-
tration Memory banks,
unless you’ve stored it with
the Registration Memory
bank file.
Execute the settings by pressing the [EXIT] button.
END
Maintaining Panel Settings — Freeze
This lets you specify the settings you want to be maintained or left unchanged, even when changing Registration
Memory presets. For details, see page 87.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
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 up. From this page , you can set the on/off status for each part. For
example, each of the preset voices has its own LEFT PEDAL setting; however, even changing voices will not change the
LEFT PEDAL setting, if it is set to "OFF" in this page.
Normally, these should all be
set to "ON."
Use these to select the
desired part.
Harmony/Echo and Left
pedal assignment cannot be
set for the Layer and Left
parts.
These determine whether the corresponding
voice-related settings (Voice selection, Effects,
Harmony/Echo, and left pedal assignment) are
automatically called up or not when you select
a voice.These settings can be turned on or off
independently for each part.
Setting Harmony and Echo
Determines the lowest velocity value at
which the harmony note will sound. This
allows you to selectively apply the harmony
by your playing strength, letting you create
harmony accents in the melody. The
Determines the Harmony type.
For details, see page 136.
harmony effect is applied when you play
the key strongly (above the set value).
When this is set to “ON,” the Harmony
effect is applied only to the note that
belongs to a chord played in the Auto
Accompaniment section of the keyboard.
This parameter is not available when Multi
Assign, Echo, Tremolo, or Trill is selected in
Type above.
Determines the level of the Harmony effect.
Determines the speed of the Echo, Tremolo, and Trill
effects. This parameter is only available when Echo,
Tremolo, or Trill is selected in Type above.
This lets you assign the Harmony
effect to various parts. For details,
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About the Harmony Types
When a normal Harmony type (“Standard Duet” through “Strum”) is selected
Split point
Harmony notes (based on the chord
and the selected type) are automatically
added to the melody played to the right
of the split point.
Chords played to the left of the
split point control the harmony.
When “Multi Assign” is selected
Multi Assign automatically assigns notes played simultaneously on the right-hand section of the keyboard to
separate parts (voices). For example, if you play two consecutive notes, the first is played by the Main voice and the
second by the Layer voice.
When “Echo” is selected
An echo effect is applied to the note played on the keyboard, in time with the currently set tempo.
When “Tremolo” is selected
A tremolo effect is applied to the note played on the keyboard, in time with the currently set tempo.
When “Trill” is selected
Two notes held on the keyboard are played alternately, in time with the currently set tempo.
About the Harmony Assignments
Multi
This automatically assigns the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th added harmony notes to different parts (voices). For example, if the
Main and Layer parts are turned on and the “Standard Duet” type is selected, the note you play on the keyboard will be
played by the Main voice, and the added harmony note will be played by the Layer voice.
Main
Harmony is applied only to the Main part.
Layer
Harmony is applied only to the Layer part. When the Layer part is turned off, Harmony is not applied.
Showing the Clavinova Display on a TV — Video Out (CVP-205 only)
• Occasionally some flashing parallel
Television
lines may appear in the television or
video monitor.This does not necessarily
indicate that the monitor is malfunction-
ing.You may be able to remedy the situ-
ation by changing the Character Color
or Background Color parameters. For
optimum results, also try adjusting the
color settings on the monitor itself.
• Avoid looking at the television or video
monitor for prolonged periods of time
since doing so could damage your eye-
sight. Take frequent breaks and focus
your eyes on distant objects to avoid
eyestrain.
VIDEO IN
Set this to
correspond to the
standard used by
your particular
television/video
equipment: NTSC
or PAL.
• Keep in mind that even after adjusting
all settings as recommended here, the
monitor you are using may not show the
CVP-205’s display contents as expected
(e.g., the display contents may not fit on
the screen, the characters may not be
completely clear, or the colors may be
incorrect).
VIDEO OUT
Determines the background color
of the display.
Set this to “SMALL” if the contents of the
display do not fit in your monitor screen.
Determines the colors of the characters
displayed on the video screen.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Setting the MIDI Parameters
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.
Preset MIDI Templates (Factory Set)
Select the desired template.
1
All Parts
Transmit all parts including Main, Layer
and Left.
Master KBD
The Clavinova functions as a master
keyboard for controlling external tone
generators or other devices.
KBD & Style
Song
Transmit Upper and Lower keyboard play
instead of the individual parts (Main/
Layer/Left).
All Transmit channels are set to
correspond to the Song channels 1-16.
Use this to play the Clavinova song data
with an external tone generator, or to
record your entire performance to an
external sequencer.
Clock Ext.
MIDI IN terminal receives MIDI clock and
Clavinova synchronizes with a external
MIDI device.
MIDI Accord 1 An ideal setup for controlling the
keyboard voice and accompaniment
style with a MIDI accordion.
MIDI Accord 2 Chord and bass buttons on a MIDI
accordion control the accompaniment
style, as well as play the chord and bass
parts.
Call up the User display
and press this button to
save the newly edited
MIDI settings.
Up to ten setups can
be saved.
Call up the Edit display, then
select and set the desired
functions/parameters.
For details about each of the
MIDI edit displays, see the
following pages.
MIDI Pedal 1
The MIDI pedal connected to MIDI IN
terminal controls the bass note of the
accompaniment.
3
2
MIDI Pedal 2
MIDI OFF
The MIDI pedal connected to MIDI IN
terminal plays the bass part.
MIDI signals are neither sent nor
received.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous display.
END
Making Overall System Settings (Local Control, Clock, etc.) — System
Call up the display as described in step 2 above.
For editing the Local Control parameters.
For editing the Clock, Transmit Clock,
Receive Transpose, and Start/Stop
For editing the Message Switch
parameters.
parameters.
Local Control
Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the CVP-205/203
controls its own (local) internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. If
you set Local to “OFF,” the keyboard and controllers are internally disconnected from the CVP-205/203’s tone
generator section so that no sound is output when you play the keyboard or use the controllers. For example, this allows
you to use an external MIDI sequencer to play the CVP-205/203’s internal voices, and use the CVP-205/203 keyboard
to record notes to the external sequencer and/or play an external tone generator.
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Clock, Transmit Clock, Receive Transpose, Start/Stop
I 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 setting when the CVP-205/203 is being used alone. If you are
using the CVP-205/203 with an external sequencer, MIDI computer, or other MIDI device, and you want the CVP-
205/203 to be synchronized to the external device, set this function to “EXTERNAL.” In the latter case, the external
device must be connected to the CVP-205/203 MIDI IN terminal, and must be transmitting an appropriate MIDI
clock signal.
I Transmit Clock
Turns MIDI clock transmission on or off. When this is set to “OFF,” no MIDI clock or START/STOP data is
transmitted.
I Receive Transpose
When this parameter is set to “OFF,” note data received by the CVP-205/203 is not transposed, and when it is set to
“ON,” the received note data is transposed according to the current CVP-205/203 keyboard transpose (page 133) setting.
I Start/Stop
Determines whether incoming FA (start) and FC (stop) messages affect song or
style playback.
FA, FC
MIDI messages for starting/stop-
ping the song or style. The “FA”
message corresponds to start,
and “FC” corresponds to stop.
Message Switch
SYS/EX. Tx (TRANSMIT).....................Turns MIDI transmission of MIDI system
exclusive message data ON or OFF.
SYS/EX. Rx (RECEIVE)........................Turns MIDI reception of MIDI exclusive data generated by external equipment
ON or OFF.
CHORD SYS/EX. Tx (TRANSMIT) ......Turns MIDI transmission of MIDI chord exclusive data (chord detect — root and
type) ON or OFF.
CHORD SYS/EX. Rx (RECEIVE)..........Turns MIDI reception of MIDI chord exclusive data generated by external
equipment ON or OFF.
Transmitting MIDI Data — Transmit
This determines which parts will
send MIDI data and over which
MIDI channel the data will be sent.
Determines the
channel for changing
transmit settings.
The dots corresponding
to each channel (1-16)
flash briefly whenever
any data is transmitted
on the channel(s).
Turns transmission of the
specified data type on or
off. See below for details
on the data types.
Determines the Part for the
selected channel.
Data Types in the MIDI TRANSMIT/RECEIVE Display
Note
Messages which are generated when the keyboard is played. Each message includes a specific note number
which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on how hard the key is played.
Control Change (CC)
Program Change (PC)
Pitch Bend (PB)
Control change data includes pedal and any other controller data.
Program change data corresponds to voice or “patch” numbers.
After Touch (AT)*
With this function, the Clavinova senses how much pressure you apply to the keys while playing, and uses that
pressure to affect the sound in various ways, depending on the selected voice.This allows you to play with greater
expressiveness and add effects with your playing technique.
* Available in RECEIVE display only (page 139).
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Receiving MIDI Data — Receive
This determines which parts will
receive MIDI data and over which
MIDI channel the data will be
received.
The MIDI IN/OUT terminals
and Port A of the TO HOST
terminal (Port A of the CBX
driver) correspond to chan-
nels 1 - 16. Port B of the TO
HOST terminal (Port B of the
CBX driver) corresponds to
channels 17 - 32.
Determines the channel for
changing receive settings.
The dots corresponding to each
channel (1 - 32) flash briefly
whenever any data is received
on the channel(s).
Turns reception of the
specified data type on or off.
See page 138 for details on
the data types.
Determines the Part for the
selected channel. See below for
details about the receive parts.
MIDI Receive Parts
OFF
No MIDI data is received.
SONG
Normally, the part receiving the MIDI data corresponds to the part/voice used in playing back the song data. Channels 1 - 16
correspond to song channels 1 - 16, respectively.
MAIN
The MAIN part is controlled by the MIDI data received on the corresponding channel.
LAYER
LEFT
The LAYER part is controlled by the MIDI data received on the corresponding channel.
The LEFT part is controlled by the MIDI data received on the corresponding channel.
KEYBOARD
MIDI note data received by the Clavinova plays the corresponding notes in the same way as if they are played on the keyboard.
ACMP RHYTHM1-2 The received notes are used as the accompaniment RHYTHM 1 and RHYTHM 2 notes.
ACMP BASS
ACMP CHORD1-2
ACMP PAD
The received notes are used as the accompaniment BASS notes.
The received notes are used as the accompaniment CHORD 1 and CHORD 2 notes.
The received notes are used as the accompaniment PAD notes.
ACMP PHRASE1-2 The received notes are used as the accompaniment PHRASE 1 and PHRASE 2 notes.
EXTRA PART1-5
There are five parts specially reserved for receiving and playing MIDI data. Normally, these parts are not used by the instrument
itself. When these five channels are enabled, you can use the instrument as a 32-channel multi-timbral tone generator.
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 be detected regardless of the accompaniment ON/OFF and split point
settings.
The MIDI IN/OUT terminals
and Port A of the TO HOST
Selects the channels in groups of
terminal (Port A of the CBX
eight: 1 - 8, 9 - 16, 17 - 24, and 25
driver) correspond to chan-
- 32, respectively.
nels 1 - 16. Port B of the TO
HOST terminal (Port B of the
CBX driver) corresponds to
channels 17 - 32.
When several channels are
simultaneously set to “ON,”
the root note is detected
from merged MIDI data
received over the channels.
Sets the desired channel to ON or OFF.
Sets all channels to OFF.
Setting Chord Channels — Chord Detect
The note ON/OFF messages received at the channel(s) set to “ON” are recognized as the chord notes in the
accompaniment section. The chords to be detected depend on the fingering type. The root notes will be detected
regardless of the accompaniment ON/OFF and split point settings. The operation procedure is basically the same as that
of the ROOT display above.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Other Settings — Utility
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 for the accompaniment style and song to fade in or fade out.
Determines the time it takes for the
volume to fade in, or go from minimum to
maximum (range of 0 - 20.0 seconds).
Determines the time the volume is held
at 0 following the fade out (range of 0 -
5.0 seconds).
Determines the time it takes for the volume to
fade out, or go from maximum to minimum
(range of 0 - 20.0 seconds).
Metronome
These let you make settings for the metronome-related parameters.
Determines the level of the
metronome sound.
Determines the time
signature of the metronome
sound.
When you start the song or
accompaniment style, the
values matching to them are
automatically set.
Determines which sound is used for the metronome.
Bell Off ........................Conventional metronome sound, with no bell.
Bell On.........................Conventional metronome sound, with bell.
English Voice ..............Count in English (One, Two, Three, Four)
German Voice..............Count in German (Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier)
Japanese Voice...........Count in Japanese (Ichi, Ni, San, Shi)
French Voice ...............Count in French (Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre)
Spanish Voice .............Count in Spanish (Uno, Dos, Tres, Cuatro)
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
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 song and sequence data.
Selects the desired
parameter for locking/
unlocking.
Determines whether the selected
parameter is locked (checkmarked)
or unlocked (empty).
Tap Count
Determines the particular sound
used for the Tap Start function.
Any drum or percussion sound
can be selected.
Determines the level of the tap
sound.
Making Settings for the Display, Speaker System, and Voice Number
Indication — CONFIG 2
HEADPHONE SW (SWITCH)
Speaker sounds normally, but is cut off
when headphones are inserted to the
PHONES jack.
ON
Speaker sound is always on.
OFF
Speaker sound is off.
Determines whether or not the voice bank
and number are shown in the PRESET
useful when you want to check the proper
bank select MSB/LSB values and program
number to specify when selecting the voice
from an external MIDI device.
Determines the brightness of
the backlit display.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
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 have to swap the two
disks several times until all
of the data is properly
copied.
This function copies all
the data from one disk
to another, letting you
back up all your
important data before
editing. For instructions,
see “Copying from Disk
to Disk” below.
Turns the Song
Auto Open
function on or
off.When this is
set to “ON,” the
Clavinova
automatically
calls up the first
disk song when
a disk is
This function formats a
floppy disk (see below).
• Make sure to read the
section “Using the Floppy
Disk Drive (FDD) and
inserted.
Copying from Disk to Disk
As shown below, first copy the data of the original (source) disk to the CVP-205/203,
then copy the data to the backup (destination) disk.
Internal memory
Copy
Copy
Press the [F] button. A message
appears, prompting you to insert
the source disk.
Insert the disk containing the
original data into the drive and
press “OK.”
A “Now copying” message
appears, and the CVP-205/203
begins copying data to internal
memory. To abort the operation,
press “CANCEL.”
1
3
2
Source
disk
Destination
disk
Commercially available
music data is subject to
protection by copyright
laws. Copying commer-
cially available data is
strictly prohibited,
except for your own per-
sonal use. Some music
software is purposely
copy-protected and
At the “Please insert a destination
disk and press the OK button ”
prompt, eject the source disk and
replace it with a blank, formatted
disk, then press“OK.”To abort the
operation, press “CANCEL.”
When the operation is finished
(or when prompted), eject the
destination disk.
4
cannot be copied.
Formatting a Disk
When using an unformatted disk for the first
time, make sure to properly format it on the
CVP-205/203. This includes blank disks as
well as disks already initialized in a different
format. Formatting erases all data on the disk.
The Format operation initial-
izes a disk with a specific file
system, allowing the corre-
sponding device (in this
case, the CVP-205/203) to
access it properly.
Since there are several
types of formats and disks
available, you should know
which ones to use with the
CVP-205/203. 2DD disks
are formatted to a capacity
of 720 KB, and 2HD disks
are formatted to a capacity
of 1.44 MB.
Insert the disk with shutter facing away from
you and the label side up. To start the Format
operation, press the [H] (DISK FORMAT)
button, in the DISK page above.
CAUTION
Disk Lamp
Formatting a disk completely
erases all data on the disk.
Make sure that the disk
you’re formatting does not
contain important data!
When the power is turned on, the disk lamp
(at the bottom left of the drive) lights to
indicate the drive can be used.
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Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function
Entering Your Name and Language Preference — Owner
Press this button to enter an
instructions on naming see
page 46). This name is
automatically shown when you
turn the power on.
When “JAPANESE” is selected for the Language parame-
ter, and you change this to one of the western languages,
the kanji and kana characters of the file name stored in
the disk drive are changed to western characters. In the
opposite case, special Latin characters and marks are
changed into normal characters. Also, in the case of
floppy disk data, text in the files are changed to characters
that cannot be read by the instrument.
Keep in mind that similar problems may occur when trying
to access files originating or edited by a computer having
a different language operating system. In general, be
careful when switching languages — you risk not being
able to access the data properly.
Determines the language
used for the display
messages. Once you
change this setting, all
messages will be shown in
the selected language.
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 include System Setup,
MIDI Setup, User Effect, Music Finder, and Files & Folders.
Restores the System Setup parameters to the
original factory settings.You can also restore
only the System Setup settings by
simultaneously holding down the highest key
on the keyboard (C7) and turning on the power.
The functions and settings
below do not apply to the
Factory Reset operation.
However, you can restore
these to their original set-
tings by calling up the preset
System Setup files, using
the Open/Save System Files
function.
Restores the MIDI
templates to the original
factory settings.
Language
Owner Name
LCD Brightness
Restores the User Effects
(page 123) to the original
factory settings.
Video Out settings (NTSC/
PAL, Size, Character Color,
Background Color) (CVP-
205 only)
Restores the Music Finder
data to the original factory
settings.
All Music Finder records can
be stored together as a sin-
gle file. When calling up a
stored file, a message
appears prompting you to
replace or append the
records as desired.
Deletes all files and folders
stored in the User page.
These call up the corresponding Open/
Save displays. These let you store the
corresponding data as files to disk, for
future recall. Pressing each of these
buttons calls up the corresponding
Open/Save display, from which you can
select the corresponding PRESET
page. From this PRESET page, you
can save the relevant data.
Executes the Factory Reset operation
for all items checkmarked above.
Replace:
All Music Finder records cur-
rently in the instrument are
deleted and replaced with
the records of the selected
file.
Append:
The records called up are
added to the vacant record
numbers.
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CAUTION
2 Connecting the Microphone
Before connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components,
or Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack)
turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power
on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0).
(CVP-205 only).
Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components may
occur.
By connecting a microphone to the CVP-205, you can
enjoy singing along with your own performance or song
CVP-205
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playback. (A dynamic microphone is recommended.) The
Clavinova outputs your vocals or guitar sounds through
the built-in speakers.
INPUT
VOLUME
MIC.
LINE IN
MIC. LINE PHONES
MIN
MAX
Connect your microphone to the MIC./LINE IN jack
(standard 1/4" phone jack).
1
Use an unidirectional microphone for best results.
Set the [MIC. LINE] switch (located next to the
[MIC./LINE IN] jack) to the MIC. position.
2
1
1
2
MIC. LINE
MIC. LINE
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 is shut off when a
pair of headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack
nova together by connecting two pairs of headphones to
the two jacks.
When connecting a microphone
When connecting a guitar
You should set the [MIC. LINE] switch to the LINE position when
connecting an audio source with line-level output to the MIC./LINE
IN jack.
Use the [INPUT VOLUME]
3
knob (located next to the
MIC./LINE IN jack) to set the
microphone volume.
CVP-205
IN
OUT
THRU
(
)
LEVEL FIXED
L
L+R
R
L
L+R
R
L
R
PC-2
MIDI
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
HOST SELECT
TO HOST
AUX PEDAL
VIDEO OUT
AUX IN
AUX OUT
7
8
6
5
4
3
CVP-203
R
L
R
L
L+R
R
L
L+R
(
)
LEVEL FIXED
AUX OUT
AUX IN
3
4
MIDI
Mac
MIDI
PC-2
PC-1
AUX PEDAL
TO HOST
HOST SELECT
THRU
OUT
IN
6
8
7
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4 Outputting the sound of an external
device through the built-in speakers of
the Clavinova (AUX IN jacks)
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 using
standard audio cables.
CAUTION
When the Clavinova’s AUX IN jacks are connected to an external
device, first turn on the power of the external device, then that of
the Clavinova.
Clavinova
Use audio cables and adaptor plugs with no resistance.
L
L+R
R
Tone generator
AUX IN
CAUTION
LINE OUT
Phone plug
(standard)
When the Clavinova AUX OUT jacks are connected to an external
audio system, first turn on the power to the Clavinova, then to the
external audio system. Reverse this order when you turn the power
off.
Audio cable
3 Playing the sounds of the Clavinova
through an external audio system, and
recording the sounds to an external
recorder (AUX OUT jacks)
• The Clavinova’s [MASTER VOLUME] setting affects the input
signal from the AUX IN jacks.
• If you connect the Clavinova to a monaural device, use only the
AUX IN L/L+R jack.
CAUTION
5 Showing the display of the Clavinova on
a connected TV monitor (VIDEO OUT)
(CVP-205 only)
Never connect the Clavinova AUX OUT jacks to its AUX IN jacks,
either directly or via external audio equipment. Such connections
could result in a feedback loop that will make normal performance
impossible, and may even damage the Clavinova.
You can connect the Clavinova to a television or video
monitor to display the lyrics in your song data or LCD
on a larger screen.
The size and color of the displayed characters can also
be set, as well as the color of the display background
Clavinova
Cassette tape recorder
(
)
R
LEVEL FIXED
stereo system
L
L+R
R
L
AUX OUT
AUX IN
RCA pin plug
Audio cable
• For information on setting the video standard (NTSC or PAL),
Phone plug
(standard)
RCA pin
plug
• Use an audio-video cable with good high-frequency characteris-
tics and RCA-type pin jacks to connect the Clavinova to a televi-
sion or video monitor.
To powered speaker
When these are connected
(with RCA pin plug; LEVEL
FIXED), the sound is output to
the external device at a fixed
level, regardless of the
[MASTER VOLUME] control
setting.
When these are connected
(with standard phone
plugs), you can use the
[MASTER VOLUME]
control to adjust the volume
of the sound output to the
external device.
RCA pin
plug
RCA pin
plug
VIDEO IN
L
L+R
R
AUX PEDAL
VIDEO OUT
AUX IN
Television
• If you connect the Clavinova to a monaural device, use only the
AUX OUT L/L+R jack.
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6 Using the Pedal (footswitch)
or Foot Controller (AUX
PEDAL jack)
8 Connecting to a Computer
(MIDI terminals/TO HOST
terminal)
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
Connect your CVP-205/203 to computer and take
advantage of the wide range of powerful and versatile
software for creating and editing music. The CVP-205/203
By connecting a Foot Switch (the FC4 or FC5) to this jack,
you can replicate the function of some panel buttons,
doing things like starting and stopping accompaniment.
I Using the TO HOST terminal
I Using the MIDI terminals
I Connecting to a USB terminal by using an optional
USB interface (UX series)
CAUTION
Make sure to connect or disconnect the pedal only when the power
is turned off.
• You’ll need an appropriate music/MIDI software program (such
as a sequencer), compatible with your computer platform.
• When connecting the Clavinova to a personal computer, first turn
off the power to both the Clavinova and the computer before con-
necting any cables and setting the HOST SELECT switch. After
making the proper connections and settings, turn on the power of
the computer first, then that of the Clavinova.
7 Connecting external MIDI
devices (MIDI terminals)
Using a standard MIDI cable, connect the external MIDI
device to the MIDI terminal(s) of the Clavinova. Make
sure to set the HOST SELECT switch (page 18) to MIDI
when you use these connectors. For more information
about connections, see “WhatYou Can Do With MIDI” on
• If you do not use the TO HOST terminal of the Clavinova, make
sure you disconnect the cable from the terminal. If the cable is
left connected, the Clavinova may not function properly.
• When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “PC-1,” “PC-2,” or
“Mac,” you can use the TO HOST terminal, but the MIDI connec-
tors are disabled since no data transfer occurs via the MIDI con-
nectors. On the other hand, when the HOST SELECT switch is
set to “MIDI,” you can use the MIDI connectors, but not the TO
HOST terminal since no data is transferred via the TO HOST ter-
minal.
MIDI IN........... Receives MIDI messages from an
external MIDI device
MIDI OUT....... Sends out MIDI messages generated by
the Clavinova
MIDI THRU ..... Simply relays the MIDI messages
received at MIDI IN
Note for Windows users (regarding MIDI
driver)
To transfer data via the computer’s serial port and the
Clavinova’s TO HOST terminal, you need to install a
specified MIDI driver (Yamaha CBX driver for
Windows). You can download this driver from the XG
Library on the Yamaha Web site:
For a general overview of MIDI and how you can
effectively use it, refer to the following sections:
http://www.yamaha-xg.com
• Never use MIDI cables longer than 15 meters.
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Using the TO HOST terminal
Using the MIDI terminals
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
matches the personal computer type.
When using a MIDI interface device installed in the
personal computer, connect the MIDI terminals of the
personal computer and the CVP-205/203 with standard
MIDI cables.
• When the computer has a MIDI interface installed,
connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the personal
computer to the MIDI IN terminal. Set the HOST
SELECT switch to “MIDI.”
If your system does not work properly with the connections and
settings listed above, your software may require different settings.
Check your software operation manual and set the HOST SELECT
switch to the proper data transfer rate. (Data transfer rate of “PC-1”
is 31,250 bps.)
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Clavinova
NEC MultiSync
MIDI OUT
PC-9821 AS
I IBM-PC/AT (Windows)
NEC
Connect the RS-232C terminal on the computer to the
TO HOST terminal on the CVP-205/203 using a serial
cable (D-SUB 9P ¡ MINI DIN 8P cross cable). Set the
CVP-205/203 HOST SELECT switch to the “PC-2.”
(Data transfer rate is 38,400 bps.)
CVP-205
CVP-203
PC-2
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
Mac
MIDI
PC-2
PC-1
• When using a MIDI interface with a Macintosh series
computer, connect the RS-422 terminal of the
computer (modem or printer terminal) to the MIDI
interface, then connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the
MIDI interface to the MIDI IN terminal of the CVP-
205/203, as shown in the diagram below.
Clavinova
NEC MultiSync
PC-9821 AS
NEC
MINI DIN
8-pin
D-sub
9-pin
CVP-205
Set the HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI.”
MINI DIN
8-pin
D-sub D-sub
25-pin 9-pin
PC-2
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
* When using a D-SUB 25P
¡ MINI DIN 8P cross
cable, connect using a D-
SUB9P plug adaptor on
the computer side of the
cable.
MIDI IN
Clavinova
RS422
CVP-203
MIDI OUT
MINI DIN
8-pin
Mac
MIDI
PC-2
PC-1
CVP-205
CVP-203
PC-2
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
I Macintosh
Mac
MIDI
PC-2
PC-1
Connect RS-422 terminal (modem or printer) on the
computer to the TO HOST terminal on the CVP-205/
203 using a serial cable (system peripheral cable, 8
bit). Set the CVP-205/203 HOST SELECT switch to the
“MAC” (Data transfer rate is 31,250 bps).
• When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “MIDI,” the
TO HOST terminal is disabled.
• When using a Macintosh series computer, set the
MIDI interface clock setting in the application
software to match the setting of the MIDI interface
you are using. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual for the particular software you are using.
Set the MIDI interface clock in the sequencer you are
using to 1 MHz. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual for the particular software you are using.
Clavinova
MINI DIN
8-pin
MINI DIN
8-pin
CVP-205
CVP-203
PC-2
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
Mac
MIDI
PC-2
PC-1
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Now let’s examine what happens when we play back a
recording. When you playback a music CD (for example,
a solo piano recording), you’re hearing the actual sound
(vibrations in air) of the acoustic instrument. This is called
audio data, to distinguish it from MIDI data.
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/
203 with a MIDI cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch on
the CVP-205/203 to “MIDI.” For details, refer to the
owner’s manual of the UX256/UX96.
Recording and playing back the performance of an acoustic
instrument (audio data)
Recording
Playback
IN
OUT
MIDI
UX256
MIDI IN
Clavinova
CVP-203
NEC MultiSync
USB
cable
PC-9821 AS
MIDI OUT
CVP-205
NEC
Personal computer
PC-2
PC-1
Mac
MIDI
Mac
MIDI
PC-2
PC-1
In the above example, the actual acoustic sounds of the
pianist’s performance are captured in the recording as
audio data, and this is recorded to CD. When you play
back that CD on your audio system, you can hear the
actual piano performance. The piano itself is not
necessary, since the recording contains the actual sounds
of the piano, and your speakers reproduce them.
For details about the necessary MIDI settings for computer
and sequence software you are using, refer to the relevant
owner’s manuals.
Recording and playing back the performance of a digital
instrument (MIDI data)
What’s MIDI?
Let’s consider an acoustic piano and a classical guitar as
representative acoustic instruments. With the piano, you
strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and
plays a note. With the guitar, you directly pluck a string
and the note sounds.
Recording
Playback
Tone generator
Sequencer
But how does a digital instrument go about playing a
note?
FD
Controller (keyboard, etc.)
Acoustic guitar note
production
Digital instrument note
production
FD
Internal amp
Internal amp
Tone generator
(Electric circuit)
L
R
Playing
the keyboard
In the case of digital instruments, the audio signals are sent
through output jacks (such as AUX OUT) on the instrument.
Based on playing information
from the keyboard, a
sampled note stored in the
tone generator is played
through the speakers.
Pluck a string and the body
resonates the sound.
As shown in the illustration above, in an electronic
instrument, the sampled note (previously recorded note)
stored in the tone generator section (electronic circuit) is
played based on information received from the keyboard,
and output through the speakers.
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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 audio performance on an acoustic
piano, special recording equipment is needed. However,
since the Clavinova features a built-in sequencer that lets
you record performance data, this recording equipment is
unnecessary. Instead, your digital instrument — the
Clavinova — allows you to both record and play back the
data.
I Example Keyboard Data
Voice number (with what voice) 01 (grand piano)
Note number (with which key)
60 (C3)
Note on (when was it pressed)
and
Timing expressed numerically
(quarter note)
note off (when was it released)
Velocity (about how strong)
120 (strong)
Panel operations on the CVP-205/203, such as playing the
keyboard and selecting voices, are processed and stored
as MIDI data. The auto accompaniment styles and songs
also consist of MIDI data.
Tone generator
Sequencer
MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument
Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical
instruments to communicate with each other, by sending
and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program
Change and various other types of MIDI data, or
messages.
Keyboard performance
(MIDI data)
However, we also need a sound source to produce the
audio, which eventually comes from your speakers. The
tone generator of the Clavinova fills this function. The
recorded performance is reproduced by the sequencer,
playing back the song data, using a tone generator
capable of accurately producing various instrument
sounds — including that of a piano. Looked at in another
way, the relation of the sequencer and the tone generator
is similar to that of the pianist and the piano — one plays
the other. Since digital instruments handle playback data
and the actual sounds independently, we can hear our
piano performance played by another instrument, such as
guitar or violin.
The CVP-205/203 can control a MIDI device by
transmitting note related data and various types of
controller data.The CVP-205/203 can be controlled by
incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine
the tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, voices
and effects, change parameter values and of course play
the voices specified for the various parts.
MIDI data has the following advantages over audio data:
• The amount of data is much less, letting you easily store MIDI
songs to floppy disk.
• The data can be effectively and easily edited, even to the point of
changing voices and transforming the data.
MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel
messages and System messages.
Even though it is a single musical instrument, the Clavinova can be
thought of as containing several electronic components: a control-
ler, a tone generator, and a sequencer.
I Channel Messages
Finally, we’ll take a look at the actual data that gets
recorded and that serves as the basis for playing the
sounds. For example, let’s say you play a “C” quarter note
using the grand piano sound on the CVP-205/203
keyboard. Unlike an acoustic instrument that puts out a
resonated note, the electronic instrument puts out
information from the keyboard such as “with what voice,”
“with which key,” “about how strong,” “when was it
pressed” and “when was it released.” Then each piece of
information is changed into a number value and sent to
the tone generator. Using these numbers as a basis, the
tone generator plays the stored sampled note.
The CVP-205/203 is an electronic instrument that can
handle 16 channels (or 32 channels, when using the TO
HOST terminal). This is usually expressed as “it can play
16 instruments at the same time.” Channel messages
transmit information such as Note ON/OFF, Program
Change, for each of the 16 channels.
Message Name
Note ON/OFF
CVP-205/203 Operation/Panel Setting
Messages which are generated when the
keyboard is played. Each message includes
a specific note number which corresponds
to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity
value based on how hard the key is played.
Program Change
Control Change
Voice selecting (control change bank select
MSB/LSB setting)
Volume, panpot (Mixing Console), etc.
The performance data of all songs and styles is handled as MIDI
data.
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As you can see, it is essential to determine which data
is to be sent over which MIDI channel when
allows you to determine how the received data is
played back. (page 139).
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 channels as TV channels. Each TV
station transmits its broadcasts over a specific
channel.Your home TV set receives many different
programs simultaneously from several TV stations and
you select the appropriate channel to watch the desired
program.
I System Messages
This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI
system. System messages include messages like Exclusive
Messages that transmit data unique to each instrument
manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control the
MIDI device.
Message Name
CVP-205/203 Operation/Panel Setting
Weather Report
System Exclusive
Message
Effect type settings (Mixing Console),
etc.
News
2
1
News
Realtime Messages
Clock setting, Start/stop operation
2
The messages transmitted/received by the CVP-205/203
are shown in the MIDI Data Format and MIDI
Implementation Chart in the separate Data List.
MIDI operates on the same basic principle. The
transmitting instrument sends MIDI data on a specific
MIDI channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single
MIDI cable to the receiving instrument. If the receiving
instrument’s MIDI channel (MIDI Receive Channel)
matches theTransmit Channel, the receiving instrument
will sound according to the data sent by the
transmitting instrument.
What You Can Do With MIDI
The following MIDI settings can be made on the
Clavinova:
• MIDI templates (preset MIDI setups for various
MIDI
cable
MIDI transmit channel 2
MIDI receive channel 2
• Clock (page 138)
The Clavinova’s keyboard and internal tone generator are also
connected by MIDI (page 137).
I Record performance data (1-16 channels) using the
CVP-205/203 Auto Accompaniment features on a
external sequencer (such as a personal computer).
After recording, edit the data with the sequencer, then
play it again on the CVP-205/203 (playback).
For example, several tracks (channels) can be
transmitted simultaneously, including the style data (as
shown below).
Example: Recording the auto accompaniment of the Clavinova to
an external sequencer
MIDI receive
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Clavinova
NEC MultiSync
MIDI OUT
PC-9821 AS
NEC
Personal cumputer,
QY series etc.
MIDI transmit
MIDI cable or
serial cable
Clavinova track (channnel)
MAIN
External sequencer
Track 1
When you want to use the Clavinova as an XG-
compatible multi-timbral tone generator, set the receive
part for MIDI channels 1 to 16 to “SONG” in MIDI
Receive (page 139).
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7
Channel 8
Channel 9
Channel 10
Channel 11
LAYER
Track 2
LEFT
Track 3
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
STYLE instrument
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
I Play and control the Clavinova from a separate
Track 8
keyboard
Track 9
Track 10
Track 11
MIDI receive
Clavinova
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
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Data Compatibility
Sequence Format
The system which records song data is called “sequence
format.”
Playback is only possible when the sequence format of
the disk matches that of the MIDI device. The CVP-205/
203 is compatible with the following formats.
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 song data created for
other instruments or on a computer. Depending on the
MIDI device or data characteristics, you may be able to
play back the data without any problem, or you may have
to perform some special operations before the data can be
played back. If you run into problems playing back data,
please refer to the information below.
I SMF (Standard MIDI File)
This is the most common sequence format.
Standard MIDI Files are generally available as one of two
types: Format 0 or Format 1. Many MIDI devices are
compatible with Format 0, and most commercially
available software is recorded as Format 0.
• The CVP-205/203 is compatible with both Format 0
and Format 1.
Disk format
Floppy disks are the main storage medium for data used
with various devices, including computers. Different
devices have different systems of storing data, therefore it
is necessary to first configure the floppy disk to the system
of the device being used.This operation is called
“formatting.”
• Song data recorded on the CVP-205/203 is
automatically recorded as SMF Format 0.
• Song data loaded to the CVP-205/203 is automatically
saved as SMF Format 0 regardless of the original
format.
• There are two types of floppy disks: MF2DD (double
sided, double density) and MF2HD (double sided,
high density), and each type has different formatting
systems.
I ESEQ
This sequence format is compatible with many of
Yamaha’s MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series
instruments.This is a common format used with various
Yamaha software.
• CVP-205/203 can record and playback with both
types of floppy disks.
I XF
• When formatted by the CVP-205/203, a 2DD disk
stores up to 720 KB (kilobytes) and a 2HD disk stores
up to1.44 MB (megabytes). (The figures “720 KB” and
“1.44MB” indicate the data memory capacity.They are
also used to indicate the format type of disk.)
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI
File) format with greater functionality and open-ended
expandability for the future.
• The CVP-205/203 is capable of displaying lyrics when
an XF file containing lyric data is played.
• Playback is only possible when the MIDI device to be
used is compatible with the format of the disk.
I Style File
The Style File Format – SFF – is Yamaha’s original style file
format which uses a unique conversion system to provide
high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide
range of chord types.
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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 unless the voice
allocation format of the song data matches that of the
compatible MIDI device used for playback.
The CVP-205/203 is compatible with the following
formats.
Even if the devices and data used satisfy all the conditions above,
the data may still not be completely compatible, depending on the
specifications of the devices and particular data recording
methods.
I GM System Level 1
This is one of the most common voice allocation formats.
• Many MIDI devices are compatible with GM System
Level1, as is most commercially available software.
I XG
XG is a major enhancement of the GM System Level 1
format, and was developed by Yamaha specifically to
provide more voices and variations, as well as greater
expressive control over voices and effects, and to ensure
compatibility of data well into the future.
• Song data recorded on the CVP-205/203 using voices
in the [XG] category is XG-compatible.
I DOC
This voice allocation format is compatible with many of
Yamaha’s MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series
instruments.This is also a common format used with
various Yamaha software.
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CVP-205/205M: Keyboard Stand Assembly
CAUTION
Attach the front panel.
I Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install
3
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.
1 Align and attach the front panel to the front side of the pedal box
and both side panels.
I
2 Secure the panel using the 4x14mm thin screws.
I Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated
below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage.
I Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing
* Insert six screws into the smaller holes on the brackets.
assembly of each unit.
Have a Phillips-head (+)
I To disassemble, reverse
the assembly sequence
given below.
screwdriver ready.
Open the package, take out the pedal box, take out
1 the styrofoam pads, and place the main unit on top
of the pads.
Position the pads so that they will protect the headphone
jack and the connector panel located underneath the front
left corner, and the floppy disk drive located underneath
the front right corner.
Mount the main unit.
4
Main unit
CAUTION
• Fingers can become pinched between the main unit and
the rear or side panels, be extra careful so as not to drop
the main unit.
Floppy disk drive
• Do not hold the keyboard in any position other than the
position shown in the illustration.
Phones jacks
Styrofoam pads
Connector panel
Remove the parts shown below from the box.
Front panel
Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from either
end of the main unit when positioning it.
Rear panel
Pedal box
Pedal cord
At least
10 cm
Side panel
(left)
Side panel
(right)
AC power cord
Assembly Parts
Fix the main unit.
6 x 25 mm long screws x4
6 x 16 mm short screws x4
4 x 14 mm thin screws x8
5
1 Center the main unit to produce equal clearance on the left and
4 x 20 mm tapping screws x5
right sides.
Cord holders x2
Attach the side panels to the pedal box.
2
2 Remove the vinyl tie from the folded
pedal cord. Do not
remove the vinyl tie
located next to the
hole.
Side ppanel
(left)
2 Use 6x16 mm short
screws to secure the
main unit from the rear.
* Use the front hole on
the front brackets to
attach the screws.
1
Use the four 6x25 mm
long screws to attach the
pedal box. First attach one
side panel, then attach the
Side ppanel
(right)
other side panel
.
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Voltage Selector
Connect the speaker cord.
Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting
of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas.
To set the selector for 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main
voltages, use a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the
selector dial so that the correct voltage for your region
appears next to the pointer on the panel. The voltage
selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped.
After the proper voltage has been selected, connect the
AC power cord to the AC INLET and an AC wall outlet.
A plug adaptor may be also provided in some areas to
match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in
your area.
6
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.
WARNING
Connect the pedal cord.
• An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to the
Clavinova or result in improper operation.
7
1 Insert the pedal
cord plug into the
pedal connector.
I After completing the assembly, please
check the following.
• Are there any parts left over?
¡ Review the assembly procedure and correct
any errors.
• Is the Clavinova clear of doors and other
movable fixtures?
¡ Move the Clavinova to an appropriate
location.
• Does the Clavinova make a rattling noise when
you shake it?
2 Attach the
cord holders
to the side
panel as
shown, then
clip the cord
into the
holders.
¡ Tighten all screws.
• Are the pedal and power cords inserted securely
into the sockets?
Attach the rear panel.
8
¡ Check the connection.
2 Secure the left and right corners using the
• If the main unit creaks or is otherwise unsteady
when you play on the keyboard, refer to the
assembly diagrams and retighten all screws.
4x14mm thin screws.
When moving the instrument after assembly, always
hold instrument by the lower surface in the front of
the main unit and by the handles in the rear panel.
1 With the rear
panel on the
CAUTION
Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper han-
dling can result in damage to the instrument or personal
injury.
feet’s protruding
edge, align the
panel with the
groove and
secure the top
of the panel.
3 Secure the top center and
bottom of the panel using the
4x20mm tapping screws.
Top portion
Set the voltage selector and connect the power
cord.
9
Key cover
2 4 0
127
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CAUTION
Attach the side panels to the pedal box.
I 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.
2
1 Untie and straighten out the bundled
cord attached to the bottom of the
pedal box. Don’t discard the vinyl tie,
you’ll need it later in step 6.
Side panel
(left)
I Assembly should be carried out by at least two
persons.
I Be sure to use the correct screw size, as indicated
below. Use of incorrect screws can cause damage.
I Be sure to tighten up all screws upon completing
assembly of each unit.
Side panel
(right)
I To disassemble, reverse the assembly sequence
given below.
2 Use the four 6x25 mm long screws to attach the pedal box.
First attach one side panel, then attach the other side panel.
Have a Phillips-head (+) screwdriver ready.
Attach the rear panel.
3
1 Place the bottom edges of the rear panel on the feet’s protruding
edges, with the panel slightly angled as shown in the illustration.
The wooden pattern side of the panel should be facing outside.
Then, align the top part of the panel with the side panels.
2 Secure the top of the rear panel to the side panel brackets using
two 4x12 mm thin screws.
Open the package, take out the pedal box, take
out the styrofoam pads, and place the main unit
on top of the pads.
1
3 Secure the bottom of the rear panel to the pedal box using four
4x20 mm tapping screws.
Position the pads so that they will protect the headphone
jack and the connector panel located underneath the
front left corner, and the floppy disk drive located
underneath the front right corner.
Main unit
Styrofoam
pads
Floppy disk drive
Remove the parts shown below from the box.
Rear panel
Mount the main unit.
4
Pedal box
Bundled pedal cord inside
CAUTION
• Fingers can become pinched between the main unit and
the rear or side panels, be extra careful so as not to drop
the main unit.
• Do not hold the keyboard in any position other than the
position shown in the illustration.
Side panel
(left)
Side panel
(right)
Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from either
end of the main unit when positioning it.
Assembly Parts
AC power cord
6 x 25 mm long screws x4
6 x 16 mm short screws x4
4 x 12 mm thin screws x2
4 x 20 mm tapping screws x4
Cord holders x2
At least
10 cm
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Fix the main unit.
WARNING
5
• An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to the
Clavinova or result in improper operation.
1 Center the main unit to
produce equal clearance on
the left and right sides.
Set the adjuster.
8
2 Use 6x16 mm short screws to
secure the main unit from the
front.
Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact
with the floor surface.
Connect the pedal cord.
6
I After completing the assembly, please
check the following.
1 Insert the pedal
cord plug to the
pedal connector
from the front.
• Are there any parts left over?
¡ Review the assembly procedure and correct
any errors.
• Is the Clavinova clear of doors and other
movable fixtures?
3 Use a vinyl tie
to take up any
slack in the
¡ Move the Clavinova to an appropriate
location.
pedal cord.
• Does the Clavinova make a rattling noise when
you shake it?
2 Attach the cord holders
¡ Tighten all screws.
to the rear panel as
shown, then clip the
cord into the holders.
• Does the pedal box rattle or give way when you
step on the pedals?
¡ Turn the adjuster so that it is set firmly against
the floor.
Set the voltage selector and connect the power
cord.
7
• Are the pedal and power cords inserted securely
into the sockets?
¡ Check the connection.
• If the main unit creaks or is otherwise unsteady
when you play on the keyboard, refer to the
assembly diagrams and retighten all screws.
When moving the instrument after assembly, always
hold the bottom of the main unit.
1 2 7
CAUTION
240
Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper han-
dling can result in damage to the instrument or personal
injury.
Voltage Selector
Before connecting the AC power cord, check the setting
of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas.
To set the selector for 110V, 127V, 220V or 240V main
voltages, use a “minus” screwdriver to rotate the
selector dial so that the correct voltage for your region
appears next to the pointer on the panel. The voltage
selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped.
After the proper voltage has been selected, connect the
AC power cord to the AC INLET and an AC wall outlet.
A plug adaptor may be also provided in some areas to
match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in
your area.
Top portion
Key cover
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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
•
•
A click or pop is heard when the power is
turned on or off.
This is normal when electrical current is applied to the instrument.
Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s speakers. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the Clavinova may produce
interference.To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away from
the Clavinova.
•
•
The display is too bright or too dark to read.
The brightness of the display may be affected by the surrounding temperature;
The keyboard volume is low compared to that
The overall keyboard volume or the independent volume level of the keyboard
of the Auto Accompaniment or song playback. part may be set too low. Raise the MAIN/LAYER/LEFT volume voices or lower
the STYLE/SONG volume in the BALANCE display (page 62).
•
•
The volume of the Auto Accompaniment or
song playback is low compared to that of the
keyboard.
The volume level of one or more accompaniment parts or song channels is set
too low. Raise the part or channel level(s) in the appropriate MIXER display
The overall volume is low, or no sound is
heard.
•
The Master Volume is set too low; set it to an appropriate level with the
[MASTER VOLUME] dial.
•
The volume of the individual parts may be set too low. Raise the volume of
Make sure the desired channel is set to ON (page 62, 77).
Headphones are connected, disabling the speaker output. (This happens
headphones.
•
•
•
•
Make sure the speaker setting is set to ON (page 141).
Make sure the Local Control function is set to ON (page 137).
•
•
The damper, sostenuto and soft functions do
not work for the relevant pedals.
Each pedal has been assigned to a different function. Make sure that each pedal
The damper pedal has no effect, or the sound
continuously sustains even when the damper
pedal is not pressed.
The pedal cable/plug may not be properly connected. Make sure to securely
•
•
Not all simultaneously-played notes sound.
You may be exceeding the maximum polyphony of the Clavinova. When this
happens, the earliest played notes will stop sounding, letting the latest played
Accompaniment style or Song playback does
not start.
•
MIDI Clock may be set to “EXTERNAL.” Make sure this is set to “INTERNAL”
•
Make sure to press the appropriate [START/STOP] button. To play an
“New Song” (a blank song) has been selected. Make sure to select an
appropriate song in the SONG display (page 75).
•
•
The song has been stopped at the end of the song data. Return to the
beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button (page 77).
•
•
Only the rhythm channel plays.
Make sure the Auto Accompaniment function is turned on; press the [ACMP]
button.
The accompaniment style does not start,
even when Synchro Start is in standby
condition and a key is pressed.
You may be trying to start accompaniment by playing a key in the right hand
range of the keyboard. Make sure to play a key in the left-hand (accompaniment)
range of the keyboard.
•
The desired chord is not recognized or output
by the auto accompaniment.
•
You may not be playing the correct keys to indicate the chord. Refer to “Chord
•
You may be playing the keys according to a different fingering mode, and not
the one currently selected. Check the accompaniment mode, and play the
keys according to the selected mode (page 63).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Auto accompaniment chords are recognized
Possible Cause and Solution
•
•
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 entire range of the
keyboard, irrespective of the split point setting. If desired, select a different
regardless of the split point or where chords
are played on the keyboard.
Certain notes sound at the wrong pitch.
The Scale parameter has probably been set to something other than “Equal,”
changing the tuning system of the keyboard. Make sure “Equal” is selected as
•
•
•
•
Some channels do not properly play back
when playing back song data.
Make sure that playback of the relevant channel(s) is turned on (page 77).
The Harmony function does not operate.
Harmony cannot be used with the Full Keyboard or AI Full Keyboard fingering
The microphone input signal (CVP-205 only)
cannot be recorded.
This is normal; recording the audio input of the microphone is not possible.
MIDI data is not transmitted or received via
the MIDI terminals, even when MIDI cables
are connected properly.
terminals cannot be used for the other switch settings.
•
•
When a voice is changed, the previously
selected effect is changed.
Each voice has its own suitable preset values which are automatically recalled
when the corresponding Voice Set parameters are turned on (page 135).
There is a slight difference in sound quality
between notes played on the keyboard.
Some voices have a looping sound.
This is normal and is a result of the Clavinova’s sampling system.
•
•
Some noise or vibrato is noticeable at higher
pitches, depending upon the voice.
•
•
•
Some voices will jump an octave in pitch
when played in the upper or lower registers.
This is normal. Some voices have a pitch limit which, when reached, causes this
type of pitch shift.
Disk save operations take a long time.
This is normal. Keep in mind that it takes approximately 1 minute to save 1
megabyte of data to a floppy disk.
The voice produces excessive noise.
Certain voices may produce noise, depending on the Harmonic Content and/or
Brightness settings in the FILTER page of the Mixing Console display
•
The sound is distorted or noisy.
•
•
•
The volume may be turned up too high. Make sure all relevant volume settings
are appropriate.
This may be caused by the effects. Try canceling all unnecessary effects,
especially distortion-type effects (page 122).
can result in distorted sound. Adjust these settings if necessary.
•
A strange “flanging” or “doubling” sound
occurs. Also, the sound is slightly different
each time the keys are played.
Both the Main and Layer parts are set to “ON,” and both parts are set to play the
part (page 55).
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Model Name
CVP-205
CVP-203
Sound Source
Display
AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling
320 ✕ 240 dots backlit graphic LCD
Keyboard
88 keys (A-1 - C7)
Voice
Polyphony (max)
Voice Selection
96
64
308 voices + 480 XG voices + 16 Drum Kits
Regular Voice
Sweet Voice
Cool Voice
287
8
2
Live Voice
1
Natural Voice
21
Sound creator
Effect Blocks
Effects
Reverb
2
2
2
Chorus
DSP
Brilliance
REVERB1
REVERB2
CHORUS1
CHORUS2
DSP1
1
—
28+3 User
5
21+3 User
3
Effect Types
101+3 User
12
DSP2
Brilliance
5
—
Accompaniment
Style
Accompaniment Styles
Session Styles
Pianist Styles
194
175
12
36
17
Piano Combo Styles
Fingering
Single Finger, Fingered, Fingered On Bass, Multi Finger, AI Fingered,
Full Keyboard, AI Full Keyboard
Style Creator
OTS (One Touch Setting)
OTS link
Accompaniment Style
Approximately 2500 records
SMF (Format 0,1), ESEQ
Music Finder
Edit
Song
Format
Preset Songs
Guide
Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key
88 Red
Guide Lamp
Lyrics
Score
—
Recording
Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, Step Recording, Song Editing
16
Record Channels
Memory
Device
Floppy Disk (2HD,2DD)
Flash Memory (internal)
Flash Availability
Tempo Range
1MB
Song (SMF), Style (SFF), Registration, Voice, etc.
5 - 500
Tempo
Tap Tempo
Metronome
Sound
Bell on/off, Human Voices (5 languages)
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Specifications
Model Name
Buttons
CVP-205
CVP-203
Registration
Memory
8
Regist Sequence
Freeze
Others
Demo
Function, Voice, Style
Language
6 languages (English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian)
Help
Direct Access
Piano setting button (including Piano Lock)
Master Volume
Fade In/Out
Transpose
Tuning
Keyboard/Song/Master
Tuning Curve
Scale
Flat/Stretch (Natural Piano Voice only)
Equal Temperament, Pure Major/Pure Minor, Pythagorean, Mean Tone,
Werckmeister/Kirnberger, Arabic 1/2
Touch Response
5 level
Jacks/Connectors
PHONES ✕ 2, MIDI (THRU, OUT, IN), TO HOST,
HOST SELECT, AUX PEDAL, AUX IN (L/L+R),
AUX OUT (LEVEL FIXED) (L/R), AUX OUT (L/L+R)
MIC (INPUT VOLUME,
—
MIC./ LINE IN),VIDEO OUT
Pedals
Number of Pedals
Pedal Functions
3
VOLUME, SUSTAIN, SOSTENUTO, SOFT, GLIDE, PORTAMENTO,
PITCHBEND, MODULATION, DSP VARIATION, VIBROTOR ON/OFF,
SONG START/STOP, STYLE START/STOP, etc.
Amplifiers/
Amplifiers
40 W ✕ 2
Speakers
Speakers
(16 cm + 5 cm) ✕ 2
Dimensions [W ✕ D ✕ H]
(with the Music Stand)
1384.0 ✕ 598.2 ✕ 900.1 mm
[54-1/2" ✕ 23-9/16" ✕ 35-7/16"]
(1384.0 ✕ 598.2 ✕ 1070.0 mm)
[54-1/2" ✕ 23-9/16" ✕ 42-1/8"]
1381.5 ✕ 597.7 ✕ 899.6mm
[56-3/8" ✕ 24-3/8" ✕ 43-3/4"]
(1381.5 ✕ 597.7 ✕ 1071.2mm)
[56-3/8" ✕ 24-3/8" ✕ 36-11/16"]
Weight
80 Kg (176 lbs., 6 oz)
66 Kg (145 lbs., 8 oz)
* 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 in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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E
Embellish and enhance your melodies
H
Help messages can be displayed in any one of the
Entering special character marks
I
K
F
L
M
Making Settings for Fade In/Out, Metronome,
G
Making Settings for the Display, Speaker System,
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Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing
Playing the sounds of the Clavinova through
N
an external recorder ........................................................145
Q
O
Outputting the sound of an external device through the built-in
R
Rec Mode ...........................................................................102
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Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings
Simultaneously Playing a Song and an
Specifying the Order for Calling Up Registration Memory
S
Section button indications — [BREAK], [INTRO], [MAIN],
Select the Recording Options: Starting, Stopping,
Punching In/Out .............................................................102
Setting Separate Voices for the Left and Right Sections
T
E
E
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Using the USB terminal on your computer with a USB/MIDI
V
W
X
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product,
8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-
basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions
tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain.
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Examples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa,
tub, sink, or wet basement.
1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Spe-
cial Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions
9. This product should be used only with the components
found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, includ-
ing connection to the main supply.
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all
safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area
where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt
exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your
10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected
from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for
dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instruc-
extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected
tions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate.
when there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical
For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the
storm activity.
Special Message Section of this manual.
11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are
3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one
not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.
blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the problem
persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete outlet
replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a
qualified service person when:
a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been
spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain: or
d. The product dose not operate, exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
4. Some electronic products utilize external power supplies
or adapters. Do NOT connect this type of product to any power
supply or adapter other than one described in the owners manual,
on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the
product has been damaged.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other
objects on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone
could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connect-
ing cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recom-
mended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire
size for a 25’ cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the
AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that
described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servic-
ing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14. This product, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of pro-
ducing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO
NOT operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or
at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing
loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically
designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations
that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for
enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that
unobstructed ventilation is required.
7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should
15. SomeYamaha products may have benches and/or accessory
be installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to
their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to
heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices
that produce heat should be avoided.
mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product
or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be
dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are
designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regula-
tions does not guarantee that interference will not occur
in all installations. If this product is found to be the
source of interference, which can be determined by
turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate
the problem by using one of the following measures:
This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc-
tions contained in this manual, meets FCC require-
ments. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to acces-
sories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Fail-
ure to follow instructions could void your FCC authori-
zation to use this product in the USA.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to com-
ply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices. This equipment generates/
uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
according to the instructions found in the users manual,
may cause interference harmful to the operation of
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfac-
tory results, please contact the local retailer authorized
to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate
the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corpo-
ration of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
(class B)
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured makings iden-
tifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth ter-
minal of the three pin plug.
(2 wires)
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music
(U.K.) Ltd.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
(polarity)
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music
Ltd.
• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada
Musique Ltée.
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the
authorized distributor listed below.
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
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.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tiendaYamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
FRANCE
Yamaha Musique France,
Division Claviers
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000
NORTH AMERICA
ASIA
CANADA
HONG KONG
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2737-7688
ITALY
Tel: 416-298-1311
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771
U.S.A.
INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: 21-520-2577
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha-Hazen Electronica Musical, S.A.
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid) Spain
Tel: 714-522-9011
KOREA
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
Tong-Yang Securities Bldg. 16F 23-8 Yoido-dong,
Youngdungpo-ku, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 02-3770-0661
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO
Yamaha de Mexico S.A. De C.V.,
Departamento de ventas
Javier Rojo Gomez No.1149, Col. Gpe Del
Moral, Deleg. Iztapalapa, 09300 Mexico, D.F.
Tel: 686-00-33
Tel: 91-201-0700
GREECE
Philippe Nakas S.A.
Navarinou Street 13, P.Code 10680, Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-364-7111
MALAYSIA
SWEDEN
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1
Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 3-703-0900
BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA.
Av. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil
Tel: 011-853-1377
PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 819-7551
ARGENTINA
Yamaha de Panamá S.A. Sucursal de Argentina
Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DENMARK
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office
Generatorvej 8B
DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00
SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.
11 Ubi Road #06-00, Meiban Industrial Building,
Singapore
Tel: 1-4371-7021
PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 618511
Tel: 65-747-4374
Yamaha de Panamá S.A.
TAIWAN
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
10F, 150, Tun-Hwa Northroad,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
NORWAY
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Grini Næringspark 1
Tel: 507-269-5311
Tel: 02-2713-8999
N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70
THAILAND
EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
121/60-61 RS Tower 17th Floor,
Ratchadaphisek RD., Dindaeng,
Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel: 02-641-2951
ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120
IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: 525 5000
Tel: 01908-366700
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2317
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2859177
Tel: 04101-3030
GERMANY/SWITZERLAND
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
AFRICA
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2312
OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 04101-3030
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,Victoria
3006, Australia
AUSTRIA
Yamaha Music Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien Austria
Tel: 01-60203900
Tel: 3-9693-5111
MIDDLE EAST
TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Europa GmbH.
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen,
F.R. of Germany
NEW ZEALAND
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
THE NETHERLANDS
Yamaha Music Nederland
Kanaalweg 18G, 3526KL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tel: 030-2828411
Tel: 9-634-0099
COUNTRIES AND TRUST
BELGIUM
Yamaha Music Belgium
Keiberg Imperiastraat 8, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Tel: 02-7258220
Tel: 04101-3030
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LB21-128 Jebel Ali Freezone
P.O.Box 17328, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 971-4-881-5868
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-2312
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: 053-460-3273
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Clavinova Web site (English only)
http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/
Yamaha Manual Library (English version only)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2001 Yamaha Corporation
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