SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BE- FORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
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Contents Panel Controls Getting Started Playing Back the Demonstration Songs Voice Select Rhythm Select Automatic Accompaniment Troubleshooting Specifications Panel Controls CNR-35 MASTER VOLUME ACCOMP. /RHYTHM VOL. MASTER VOLUME STRINGS CLARINET SAXOPHONE BRASS HORN FLUTE ACCOMP. /RHYTHM RHYTHM SELECT VOL. MARCH POLKA WALTZ TANGO...
Maximum volume • Yamaha products are manufactured specifically for the supply volt- age in the area where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage, please consult with a qualified technician.
Playing Back the Demonstration Songs The CNR-35/55 has three demonstration music pieces for your listening enjoyment. Try playing back the demos before you start to play. Simply press the DEMO button once. SUSTAIN DEMO Press the DEMO button again to stop playback. SUSTAIN DEMO DEMO SELECT...
Voice Select The Voice Select section provides seven (14 for the CNR- 55) different high-quality instrument voices. You can also add the Sustain effect while you play. Selecting Voices Select a voice by pressing the button corresponding to the desired voice. STRINGS CNR-35 Selecting Voices by using the Voice Bank button (CNR-55 only).
Rhythm Select The Rhythm Select section provides seven (14 for CNR-55) various rhythm patterns played automatically using actual drum and percussion sampled sounds. Automatic Accom- paniment function also can be used with the rhythm pat- terns, providing appropriate bass and chordal accompa- niment to match the style of the rhythm pattern selected.
Rhythm Select SYNCHRO START Set the volume of the rhythm with the ACCOMP./ RHYTHM VOL. buttons. ACCOMP. /RHYTHM VOL. Set the tempo with the TEMPO buttons. TEMPO BEAT TEMPO BEAT 2Using the SYNCHRO START button This button puts the rhythm pattern in “stand-by” (The SYN- START /STOP CHRO START lamp lights and the BEAT lamp flashes.).
Automatic Accompaniment The Automatic Accompaniment function works with the rhythm of the CNR-35/55 to produce bass and chordal ac- companiment automatically as you play chords in the Auto Accompaniment Section of the keyboard (C1 - F#2). Auto Accompaniment Section (C1 - F#2) You can play accompaniment in either ways you like, Single Finger or Fingered Chord.
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Automatic Accompaniment Chords Recognized in the Single Finger (e.g. Key of C) Major, minor and 7th chords can all be played in this way. ACCOMP. /RHYTHM VOL. Major chords: Press the root of the chord (the note that corresponds to the chord’s name).
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Chords Recognized in the Fingered Chord (e.g. Key of C) Caug Csus Automatic Accompaniment Cdim C aug C sus • Because of the range of the Auto Accompaniment Section of the keyboard (C1 - F#2), the following chords cannot be recognized: , Baug, Bbm , Bm , Bb...
Troubleshooting Please note that the appearance of any of the following phenomena does not indicate a mechanical failure of the CNR-35/55. Problem A cracking noise is sometimes heard. Interference from radio, TV, or other sources occurs. The sound of the CNR-35/55 causes surrounding objects to resonate.