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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-204 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CVP-206/204 CVP-206/204 OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: 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.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    fied Yamaha service personnel. Location 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-...
  • Page 4 This caution also applies to creating a new folder on the USER drive or using the factory reset operation (page 146). Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

  • Page 5: About This Owner's Manual And Data List

    * 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.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories ■ “50 greats for the Piano” Disk (and Music Book) ■ Recording disk Use this blank disk to save your performance. ■ Owner’s Manual This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova. ■ Data List This manual contains lists of voices, styles and parameters, etc. ■...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: About The Display Messages

    The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web Site (English only) ... 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION ... 2 PRECAUTIONS ... 3 About this Owner’s Manual and Data List ... 5 Accessories ... 6 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk... 6 About the Display Messages... 8 Maintenance ... 8 Application Index ...
  • Page 10 Song Playback ... 77 Compatible Song Types ... 77 Song Playback ... 78 Playing the Internal Songs...78 Playing Back Songs on Disk...80 Other Playback-related Operations...80 Muting Specific Parts — Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks... 81 Repeat Playback of a Specific Range ... 81 Using the Practice Functions —...
  • Page 11 What You Can Do With MIDI ...153 MIDI Data Compatibility... 154 Disk format ...154 Sequence Format...154 Voice Allocation Format ...155 CVP-206: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 156 CVP-204: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 158 Troubleshooting... 160 Specifications ... 162 Index ... 164 Introduction Quick Guide...

  • Page 12: Application Index

    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 78 Listening to disk songs ... “Playing Back Songs on Disk” on page 80 Listening to demo songs...

  • Page 13: Cvp-206/204

    ... “Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings of the CVP-206/204 — System Reset” on page 146 Displaying the Messages ...“About the Display Messages” on page 8 Troubleshooting ... page 160 through the built in speakers of the Clavinova (AUX IN jacks)” on page 148 “CVP-204: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 158 CVP-206/204...

  • Page 14: What Can You Do With The Clavinova

    What can you do with the Clavinova? SONG Playback previously recorded songs (page 21, 36, 77) Enjoy a wide variety of preset songs as well as songs on commercially available disks. METRONOME POWER START STOP MASTER VOLUME FADE IN / OUT STYLE ACMP INTRO...

  • Page 15: Music Finder

    The large LCD (together with the various panel buttons) provides comprehensive and easy- to-understand control of the Clavinova’s operations. BACK NEXT VOICE PART ON / OFF LAYER LEFT EXIT PIANO Set up the piano — instantly (page 59) You can call up all the optimum piano settings for the Clavinova with just a single button press —...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Clavinova

    Setting Up the Clavinova Key cover ■ To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. ■ To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On And Off

    CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at a high volume level for a long period of time, or your hearing may be damaged. CVP-204 Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.

  • Page 18: Panel Controls And Terminals

    [AUTO FILLIN] button... P. 70 [OTS LINK] button... P. 72 [BREAK] button ... P. 68 [INTRO] button ... P. 31, 70 MAIN [A] button... P. 68 MAIN [B] button... P. 68 CVP-206/204 CVP-204 (LEVEL FIXED) L/L+R L/L+R AUX PEDAL AUX IN AUX OUT...
  • Page 19 Yamaha instruments and MIDI devices. 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.

  • Page 20: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide ......Playing the Demos The Clavinova features an extensive variety of Demo songs, that showcase its rich, authentic voices and its dynamic rhythms and styles.

  • Page 21: Song Playback

    Disks bearing this logo contain song data using the XG format, an extension of the GM standard that provides a wider variety of voices and more comprehensive sonic control. Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha’s DOC format. Playback of Songs If you want to play back a disk song, insert an appropriate disk containing song data into the disk drive.
  • Page 22 Song Playback 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. PRESET PRESET only Press the [A] button to select the preset songs (Song Book) folder. Quick Guide From the MAIN display (the display shown when the...
  • Page 23 Press one of the [A] to [J] buttons to select a song file. Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to start playback. START / STOP NEW SONG SYNC.START 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.
  • Page 24 Song Playback 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-206 only), and your playing. 1) Press the [BALANCE] button. ▲▼...

  • Page 25: Playing Voices

    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. Playing a Voice Press the [F] button to call up the menu for selecting the MAIN voice.

  • Page 26: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously

    Playing Voices Select a voice. For this example, ”Orchestra” is selected. Play the voices. Naturally, you can play the voice yourself from the keyboard, but you can also have the Clavinova demonstrate the voice for you. Simply press the [8 from the display above, and a Demo of the voice plays automatically.

  • Page 27: Playing Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands

    Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands Press the VOICE PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the LEFT part on. 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 &...

  • Page 28: Playing Styles

    Playing Styles 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 Press the [D] button to call up the style group.
  • Page 29 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. ACMP Auto Accompaniment section Turn SYNC.START on.

  • Page 30: Style Sections

    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.
  • Page 31 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. Press the [ENDING] button. This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the style automatically stops. ■...

  • Page 32: One Touch Setting

    Playing Styles Other Controls FADE IN/OUT The [FADE IN/OUT] button can be used to produce smooth fade-ins and fade-outs (page 69) 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, see page 55.

  • Page 33: Music Finder

    Music Finder If you want to play in a certain song but don’t know which style and voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder can help you out. Simply select the song name from the Music Finder and the CVP-206/204 automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that music style! Using the Music Finder Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button.

  • Page 34: Searching The Music Finder Records

    Music Finder 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. Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button.

  • Page 35: Saving And Recalling Music Finder Data

    • 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 74). Split Point Auto Accompaniment section Music Finder Music Finder data is compat- ible for both the CVP-206 and the CVP-204. Quick Guide...

  • Page 36: Playing And Practicing With The Songs

    Playing and Practicing with the Songs 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.

  • Page 37: Recording

    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. Press the [REC] and [TOP] buttons simultaneously to select “New Song”...

  • Page 38: Mastering Your Favorite Songs

    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. 1 - 6 Use the same operations as in “Playing Along with the Clavinova”...

  • Page 39: Basic Operations - Organizing Your Data

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Contents shown in the Main Display When the power is turned on, the MAIN Display appears, showing important and relevant operation information. Pressing the [A] - [J] buttons when the MAIN Display appears calls up displays corresponding to each button.

  • Page 40: Open/Save Display

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Open/Save Display The CVP-206/204 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-206/204; you can also create and edit your own data with some of the functions on the instrument.
  • Page 41 Example — Open/Save display Each Open/Save display consists of three kinds of drive pages: PRESET, USER, and FLOPPY DISK. In the examples given here, the Open/Save display for Voice is shown. PRESET drive The files that are pre- programmed and installed internally to the CVP-206/204 are kept here.
  • Page 42 Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data ■ Files and Drives PRESET drive Cannot be overwritten Voice Style Song System Setup MIDI Template MIDI Setup User Effect Music Finder This is the Voice Open/Save display called up by pressing the [PIANO] button in the VOICE section.

  • Page 43: Current Memory

    ■ Features and Memory Drives Features Sound Creator Record/ Assemble Style Creator Register Register Panel settings Creating a New Record Record Song Creator MIDI User Effect (Mixing Console) Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Data not maintained when the power is turned off Data maintained when the power is turned off Current Memory Unedited voice...

  • Page 44: Selecting Files And Folders

    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”...

  • Page 45: File/Folder-Related Operations

    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 rename, copy them beforehand (page 47) and use them as User files/folders.

  • Page 46: Moving Files/Folders

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data 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. ▼ Press the [2 ] (CUT) button (page 40).

  • Page 47: Copying Files/Folders

    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. ▼ Press the [3 ] (COPY) button (page 40).

  • Page 48: Saving Files

    (Voice, Style, Song, Regis- tration, etc.) are stored together. The files of commercially available DOC software and Yamaha Disklavier software, and their edited files on the CVP-206/204, can be stored in the USER page, but can- not be copied to another floppy disk.

  • Page 49: Entering Characters

    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. Press the appropriate button, [2 Several different characters are assigned to each button, and the characters change each time you press the button.

  • Page 50: Using The [Data Entry] Dial

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Changing the Icon You can also change the icon that appears at the left of the file name. Call up the ICON SELECT display by ▼ pressing the [1 ] (ICON) button from the character input display (page 49). Select the desired icon by using the [A] - [J] buttons, or by using the ▲▼...

  • Page 51: Direct Access - Instant Selection Of Displays

    Direct Access — Instant Selection of Displays DIRECT ACCESS METRONOME SONG POWER EXTRA TRACKS TRACK 2 TRACK 1 START STOP (STYLE) START / STOP REPEAT MASTER VOLUME NEW SONG SYNC.START FADE IN / OUT TEMPO TRANSPOSE TAP TEMPO RESET STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK...

  • Page 52: Direct Access Chart

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data Direct Access Chart Operation: [DIRECT ACCESS] button + button listed below STYLE [ACMP] [BREAK] [INTRO] MAIN [A] MAIN [B] MAIN [C] MAIN [D] [ENDING] [AUTO FILL IN] [OTS LINK] [SYNC. STOP] [SYNC. START] [START/STOP] SONG [TRACK1] [TRACK2]...

  • Page 53: Help Messages

    Help Messages The Help messages give you explanations and descriptions of all the main functions and features of the CVP-206/204. METRONOME SONG POWER EXTRA TRACKS TRACK 2 TRACK 1 START STOP (STYLE) START / STOP REPEAT MASTER VOLUME NEW SONG SYNC.START FADE IN / OUT TEMPO...

  • Page 54: Using The Metronome

    Basic Operations — Organizing Your Data 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 SONG POWER EXTRA TRACKS TRACK 2...

  • Page 55: Tap Tempo

    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. Playback the song or the accompaniment style (page 63, 78).

  • Page 56: Reference

    Playing the Demos The CVP-206/204 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-206/204. METRONOME SONG POWER...
  • Page 57 For the Function demos, an introduction screen appears in the display and the Demo starts playing. This example shows the Voices in the FUNCTION demo. Select the desired word or item by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button or number buttons ([1 Relevant explanations are shown in the display.

  • Page 58: Voices

    XG is a major enhancement button again. 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 Press this to return to...

  • Page 59: One-Touch Piano Play

    — 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.

  • Page 60: Layer/Left - Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously

    Voices Layer/Left — Playing Several Sounds Simultaneously The CVP-206/204 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. METRONOME SONG POWER EXTRA TRACKS TRACK 2 TRACK 1 START STOP...

  • Page 61: Left - Setting Separate Voices For The Left And Right Sections Of The Keyboard

    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 ON. Press this button to call up the VOICE display, from which you button again to can select the specific voice you want to play in a set it to OFF.

  • Page 62: Using The Pedals

    The settings assigned to this pedal may differ depending on the selected voice. ■ 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 134).

  • Page 63: Styles

    Styles The CVP-206/204 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.
  • Page 64 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.) STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK OTS LINK...

  • Page 65: Playing A Style's Rhythm Channels Only

    Playing a Style’s Rhythm Channels only Select a style (page 63). STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO OTS LINK Set to off. Play along with the rhythm playback. The Tempo can be adjusted using the TEMPO [ If you tap the [TAP TEMPO] button, the tempo will adjust to the same speed that you tapped.

  • Page 66: Chord Fingerings

    Styles 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 134), and select the Chord Fingerings. The page shows how to play chords with your left hand.
  • Page 67 Chord Types Recognized in the Fingered Mode (Example for “C” chords) Csus4 Caug CM7aug CmM7 CmM7 Cm7 5 Chord Name [Abbreviation] Major [M] Ninth [9] Sixth [6] Sixth ninth [6 Major seventh [M7] Major seventh ninth [M7 Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7 Flatted fifth [ 5] Major seventh flatted fifth [M7 Suspended fourth [sus4]...

  • Page 68: Arranging The Style Pattern (Sections: Main A/B/C/D, Intro, Ending, Break)

    Styles Arranging the Style Pattern The CVP-206/204 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.

  • Page 69: Stopping The Style Playback While Releasing Keys (Sync. Stop)

    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. STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK INTRO OTS LINK...

  • Page 70: Selecting Intro And Ending Types (Intro/Ending)

    Styles Selecting Intro and Ending Types (INTRO/ENDING) Select a Intro Select a Ending Playing Fill-in patterns automatically when changing accompaniment sections — Auto Fill In STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN BREAK OTS LINK Play the style and switch among the accompaniment sections as they play (page 30, 31).

  • Page 71: Appropriate Panel Setting For The Selected Style (One Touch Setting)

    Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected Style The convenient One Touch Setting function makes it easy for you to select voices and effects that are appropriate to the style you’re playing. Each preset style has four pre-programmed panel setups that you can select by pressing a single button. METRONOME SONG POWER...

  • Page 72: Automatically Changing One Touch Settings With The Sections - Ots Link

    Styles 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 OTS LINK To cancel the OTS Link function, press the [OTS LINK] button again.

  • Page 73: Calling Up Ideal Setups For Your Music - Music Finder

    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.

  • Page 74: Searching The Ideal Setups - Music Finder Search

    Styles Searching the Ideal Setups — Music Finder Search You can search the record by music title or keywords. The results appears in the display. Press the [I] (SEARCH 1) button or [J] (SEARCH 2) button in the MUSIC FINDER display.

  • Page 75: Editing Records - Music Finder Record Edit

    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. ▲▼ Press the [8 ] (RECORD EDIT) button in the MUSIC FINDER display. Change/clear the record data.
  • Page 76 Styles ■ [J] NEW RECORD Registers a new record. The smallest available empty record number is used for registering. When you press this button, a message appears prompting you to execute, abort or cancel the operation. YES ... Press this to register the record and close the display. NO ...

  • Page 77: Song Playback

    Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) format. Disks having this logo mark feature song data compatible with Yamaha’s original MIDI file format.

  • Page 78: Song Playback

    Song Playback Song Playback Playing the Internal Songs -2 Open a folder and select a song to be played back. The song starts. START / STOP SYNC.START NEW SONG Adjust the tempo by using the TEMPO [ (page 54) or the [TAP TEMPO] button. You can even change the playback speed by tapping out the tempo —...
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Playing Back Songs On Disk

    Song Playback Playing Back Songs on Disk Insert the disk into the drive. The method for playing back is the same as in the “Playing the Internal Songs” instructions (page 78), except that you should select FLOPPY DISK page in the SONG display. Other Playback-related Operations ■...

  • Page 81: Muting Specific Parts - Track1/Track2/Extra Tracks

    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.

  • Page 82: Using The Practice Functions - Guide

    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-206 only), the Clavinova automatically adjusts the timing of the song to match your vocal performance.

  • Page 83: Practicing Music With The Guide Functions

    Practicing Music with the Guide Functions Select the desired practice function from the SONG SETTING page in the FUNCTION display (page 132). Selects the specific practice function. Turns the key guide lamps on/off. Determines the timing by which the key guide lamps light. JUST ...

  • Page 84: Displaying Music Notation - Score

    Song Playback Displaying Music Notation — Score 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 (page 78, 80).

  • Page 85: Detailed Settings For Notation

    Detailed Settings for Notation ■ [1▲▼] LEFT CH/[2▲▼] RIGHT CH This determines the Left channel (channel for the left-hand part) and Right channel (channel for the right-hand part). This setting returns to AUTO when a different song is selected. AUTO ...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 132).
  • Page 86 Song Playback ■ [6▲▼] NOTE NAME Select the Note Name type when “NOTE” (page 84) is set to ON. 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 53). English...

  • Page 87: Displaying The Lyrics

    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-206. Select the desired song (page 78, 80).

  • Page 88: Saving And Recalling Custom Panel Setups - Registration Memory

    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.

  • Page 89: Saving Your Registration Memory Setups

    Saving Your Registration Memory Setups The settings registered to the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]-[8] buttons are saved as a single file. BANK 01 Save the settings you’ve made to the Registration Memory buttons as a single Registration bank file (page 48). REGISTRATION EDIT display The contents of the current Registration Memory bank (REGIST.) are listed in the REGISTRATION EDIT screen.

  • Page 90: Recalling A Registration Memory Setup

    Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups — Registration Memory 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.

  • Page 91: Editing Voices - Sound Creator

    Editing Voices — Sound Creator The CVP-206/204 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. METRONOME SONG POWER...

  • Page 92: Sound Creator Parameters

    Editing the voice — Sound Creator SOUND CREATOR Parameters PIANO Determines the parameters unique to piano sounds, such as tuning curve or sustain sampling. This page is available only when the Natural piano voice is selected. COMMON Determines the common settings such as voice volume or octave. SOUND Determines the timbre/EG (Envelope Generator)/vibrato of the voice (Regular voice only).
  • Page 93 PIANO (Piano Voice has been selected) The explanations here apply to step #3 on page 91. 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.
  • Page 94 Editing the voice — Sound Creator ■ FILTER FILTER settings determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. • BRIGHTNESS Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter (see diagram). Higher values result in a brighter sound.
  • Page 95 EFFECT The explanations here apply to step #3 on page 91. 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 effect structure, see page 127;...

  • Page 96: Recording Your Performances And Creating Songs - Song Creator

    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 97), which lets you record easily and quickly;...

  • Page 97: Quick Recording

    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. CAUTION ■ When creating a new song: START / STOP NEW SONG SYNC.START Select the voice and accompaniment style you want to use in the song.

  • Page 98: Multi Recording

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator 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 Channels Available parts...
  • Page 99 Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator 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.

  • Page 100: Recording Individual Notes - Step Record

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator 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 78, 80) to which you want to add parts or re-record.

  • Page 101: Gate Time

    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. Moves the cursor position up and down. Returns the cursor to the beginning of the song (the first note of the first measure).

  • Page 102: Recording Melodies - Step Record (Note)

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator Recording Melodies — Step Record (Note) In this section, we’ll show you how to use Step Recording by guiding you through this actual music example, shown at right. The operations here apply to step 6 on page 101. -1 Select this note.

  • Page 103: Recording Chord Changes For The Auto Accompaniment - Step Record (Chord)

    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 —...
  • Page 104 Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator Press the MAIN [B] button to specify the section and enter the chord indicated at right. MAIN ■ Play back the newly created chord progression ▲ Use the [C] ( ) button to move the cursor to the beginning of the song, and press the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes.

  • Page 105: Select The Recording Options: Starting, Stopping, Punching In/Out - Rec Mode

    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 steps 1 - 3 on page 100.

  • Page 106: Editing A Recorded Song

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator 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 100.
  • Page 107 Delete This lets you delete recorded data in the specified channel. Use these to select the desired edit operation. Deletes all data in the selected channel. After the operation is completed, this button changes to [UNDO], letting you restore the original data.

  • Page 108: Channel Transpose

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator 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. Use these to select the desired edit operation. Executes the Channel Transpose operation.

  • Page 109: Editing Note Events - 1 - 16

    Editing Note Events — 1 - 16 From this display, you can edit individual note events (see below). Calling up operations here apply to step 4 on page 100. Use the [BACK]/[NEXT] buttons to call up the display below. Use these to move the cursor up/down and select the desired event.

  • Page 110: Editing Chord Events - Chd

    Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs — Song Creator 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 100. 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 (page 109).

  • Page 111: Inputting And Editing Lyrics

    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 100.

  • Page 112: Creating Accompaniment Styles - Style Creator

    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. DIGITAL RECORDING STYLE ACMP AUTO FILLIN 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.

  • Page 113: Style File Format

    Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single unified format. By using the edit functions, you can take full advantage of the SFF format and freely create your own styles.

  • Page 114: Realtime Recording - Basic

    Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator 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 113. Select the desired channel for recording by simultaneously holding down the [F] (REC CH) button and pressing the appropriate [1 Before recording to one of the non-rhythm channels (BASS - PHR 2), make sure to delete the existing data...

  • Page 115: Step Recording

    Other Parameters in the BASIC Display • [I] (SAVE) button Calls up the Style display for saving the accompaniment style data. ▲▼ ▲▼ • [3 ] (Section) buttons Determines the section to be recorded. ▲▼ ▲▼ • [5 ] (Pattern Length) buttons Determines the length of the selected section’s pattern in measures (1 - 32).

  • Page 116: Assembling An Accompaniment Style - Assembly

    Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator 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 4 on page 113.

  • Page 117: Edit The Created Accompaniment Style

    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 113. ■...
  • Page 118 Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator ■ Dynamics Use these to select the desired edit operation. 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.

  • Page 119: Editing The Channel Data

    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 113. See the explanations below. ■ Quantize Refer to page 106. ■...

  • Page 120: Making Style File Format Settings - Parameter

    Creating Accompaniment Styles — Style Creator 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”...

  • Page 121: Rtr (Retrigger Rule)

    • 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.

  • Page 122: Adjust The Volume Balance And Changing Voices - Mixing Console

    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. POWER METRONOME SONG EXTRA TRACKS TRACK 2 TRACK 1 START STOP (STYLE) START / STOP REPEAT GUIDE MASTER VOLUME...

  • Page 123: Setting The Level Balance And Voice - Volume/Voice

    Setting the Level Balance and Voice — Volume/Voice The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 122. Use these to select the VOICE, PANPOT, or VOLUME parameter rows. DIGITAL STUDIO SOUND CREATOR DIGITAL RECORDING MIXING BALANCE CONSOLE...

  • Page 124: Changing The Tone Of The Voice - Filter

    Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Changing the Tone of the Voice — Filter The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 122. DIGITAL STUDIO SOUND CREATOR DIGITAL RECORDING MIXING BALANCE CONSOLE PART...

  • Page 125: Adjusting The Effects

    Adjusting the Effects The operations for this page apply to step 2 of the procedure on page 122. Indicates the type name for each effect block. DIGITAL STUDIO SOUND CREATOR DIGITAL RECORDING MIXING BALANCE CONSOLE PART CHANNEL ON / OFF PART Each press of this button switches...

  • Page 126: Effect Block

    Adjust the Volume Balance and Changing Voices — Mixing Console Switches between the upper/lower parameters. For the lower parameter, the depth can be changed when the [VARIATION] button is on. Determines the effect block. Determines the effect category. Effect Block Block Parts REVERB 1...

  • Page 127: Effect Structure

    Effect Structure The CVP-206/204 features the following digital effect systems, which can be applied independently for the Natural voices (page 92) and the Regular voices (page 92). The effect type, depth, and various parameters can be set with the panel controls. •...

  • Page 128: Making Global And Other Important Settings - Function

    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 SONG POWER...
  • Page 129 Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard — Controller ■ Pedal (page 134) 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.

  • Page 130: Fine Tuning The Pitch/Selecting A Scale - Master Tune/Scale Tune

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Fine Tuning the Pitch/Selecting a Scale — Master Tune/Scale Tune The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 128. Tuning the Overall Pitch — Master Tune Determines the overall pitch of the CVP-206/ 204, from 414.8 - 466.8 Hz.

  • Page 131: Equal Temperament

    Scale ■ Equal Temperament The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly used tuning in music today. ■ Pure Major/Pure Minor These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale, especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). You can hear this best in actual vocal harmonies —...

  • Page 132: Setting Song-Related Parameters - Song Settings

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Setting Song-related Parameters — Song Settings The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 128. Determines the Guide method. Turns guide lamps ON or OFF. Determines the timing for the guide lamps.

  • Page 133: Setting Auto Accompaniment-Related Parameters - Style Setting, Split Point, And Chord Fingering

    Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters — Style Setting, Split Point, and Chord Fingering The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 128. Setting Auto Accompaniment-related Parameters — Style Setting and Split Point The CVP-206/204 lets you automatically enable Sync Stop (page 69) simply by quickly pressing/releasing keys in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard.

  • Page 134: Setting The Fingering Method - Chord Fingering

    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). Determines the fingering type (page 66).

  • Page 135: Pedal-Controllable Functions

    You can specify how far down you should press on the right pedal until the damper effect (page 62) starts working. This can be set for certain kinds of pedals, such as the AUX pedal (YAMAHA FC7) or the CVP-206’s damper pedal.

  • Page 136: Changing The Touch Sensitivity And Transpose - Keyboard/Panel

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function 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. Determines the Touch sensitivity setting (refer to the...

  • Page 137: Setting The Registration Sequence, Freeze, And Voice Set

    Setting the Registration Sequence, Freeze, and Voice Set The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 128. 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].

  • Page 138: Changing The Automatically Selected Voice Settings - Voice Set

    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;...

  • Page 139: Showing The Clavinova Display On A Tv - Video Out (Cvp-206 Only)

    About the Harmony Types When a normal Harmony type (“Standard Duet” through “Strum”) is selected 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).

  • Page 140: Setting The Midi Parameters

    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. For general information and details about MIDI, see “What is MIDI?” (page 151). The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 128.

  • Page 141: Transmitting Midi Data - Transmit

    Clock, Transmit Clock, Receive Transpose, Start/Stop ■ Clock Determines whether the CVP-206/204 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-206/204 is being used alone. If you are using the CVP-206/204 with an external sequencer, MIDI computer, or other MIDI device, and you want the CVP- 206/204 to be synchronized to the external device, set this function to “EXTERNAL.”...

  • Page 142: Receiving Midi Data - Receive

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Receiving MIDI Data — Receive This determines which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channel the data will be received. 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).

  • Page 143: Other Settings - Utility

    Other Settings — Utility The explanations here apply to step #3 of the procedure on page 128. 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.

  • Page 144: Making Settings For The Display, Speaker System, And Voice Number Indication - Config 2

    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.

  • Page 145: Copying And Formatting Disks - Disk

    Copying and Formatting Disks — Disk 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 inserted. Copying from Disk to Disk As shown below, first copy the data of the original (source) disk to the CVP-206/204, then copy the data to the backup (destination) disk.

  • Page 146: Entering Your Name And Language Preference - Owner

    Making Global and Other Important Settings — Function Entering Your Name and Language Preference — Owner 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-206/204 — System Reset This operation lets you restore the CVP-206/204 to its original factory settings.

  • Page 147: Using Your Clavinova With Other Devices

    Guitar (MIC./LINE IN jack) (CVP-206 only). By connecting a microphone to the CVP-206, you can enjoy singing along with your own performance or song CVP-204 playback. (A dynamic microphone is recommended.) The Clavinova outputs your vocals or guitar sounds through the built-in speakers.

  • Page 148: Connecting Audio & Video Devices

    Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices 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.

  • Page 149: Using The Pedal (Footswitch) Or Foot Controller (Aux Pedal Jack)

    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 Web site (English only): http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ CVP-206/204...

  • Page 150: Using The Usb Terminal

    USB MIDI Driver) to your computer before you can transfer data between the computer and the CVP-206/ 204. You can download a copy of the YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver free of charge from the XG Library on the Yamaha Web site (http://www.yamaha-xg.com).

  • Page 151: What's Midi

    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.

  • Page 152: Channel Messages

    Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices 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.

  • Page 153: What You Can Do With Midi

    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...

  • Page 154: Midi Data Compatibility

    • The CVP-206/204 is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is played. ■ 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...

  • Page 155: Voice Allocation Format

    Level1, as is most commercially available software. ■ 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.

  • Page 156: Cvp-206: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CVP-206: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION ■ Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. ■ Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons. ■...
  • Page 157 Connect the speaker cord. 1 Before connecting the speaker cord, remove the vinyl tie attaching the speaker cord to the front panel. 2 Insert the speaker cord plug into the connector, with the plug’s tab facing the rear. Connect the pedal cord. 1 Insert the pedal cord plug into the pedal connector.

  • Page 158: Cvp-204: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CVP-204: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION ■ Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. ■ Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.
  • Page 159 WARNING • An improper voltage setting can cause serious damage to the Clavinova or result in improper operation. CVP-204: Keyboard Stand Assembly Set the adjuster. Rotate the adjuster until it comes in firm contact with the floor surface.

  • Page 160: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem • The Clavinova does not turn on; there is no power. • A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. • Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s speakers. • The display is too bright or too dark to read. •...
  • Page 161 Problem • The desired chord is not recognized or output by the auto accompaniment. • Auto accompaniment chords are recognized regardless of the split point or where chords are played on the keyboard. • Certain notes sound at the wrong pitch. •...

  • Page 162: Specifications

    Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording, Song Editing Record Channels Song (SMF), Style (SFF), Registration, Voice, etc. Sound Bell on/off, Human Voices (5 languages) CVP-204 AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling 320 ✕ 240 dots backlit graphic LCD 88 keys (A-1 - C7) —...
  • Page 163 (with the Music Rest) Weight * 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.

  • Page 164: Index

    Appropriate Panel Setting for the Selected Style... 71 Arabic ... 131 Arranging the Style Pattern ... 68 Assembling an Accompaniment Style ... 116 Assembling the CVP-204 ... 158 Assembling the CVP-206 ... 156 ATTACK ... 94 AUTO ... 20 Auto Revoice... 123 [AUTO FILLIN] button...
  • Page 165 ECHO ... 62, 138 EDIT ... 115 Edit the Created Accompaniment Style ... 117 Editing a Recorded Song... 106 Editing Channel-related Parameters ... 106 Editing Chord Events ... 110 Editing Note Events ... 109 Editing Records ... 75 Editing System Events ... 110 Editing the Channel Data...
  • Page 166 Index Making Settings for the Pedals ... 134 Making Settings for the Pedals and Keyboard ... 134 Making Style File Format Settings ... 120 Master Tune ... 130 Mastering Your Favorite Songs... 38 [MASTER VOLUME] dial ... 18, 17 Mean-Tone... 131 [MEMORY] button...
  • Page 167 Recording... 37 Recording Chord Changes for the Auto Accompaniment ... 103 Recording Individual Notes ... 100 Recording Melodies ... 102 Recording Your Performances and Creating Songs... 96 Registering Panel Setups ... 88 Registering the Panel Controls in One Touch Setting ... 72 REGISTRATION BANK ...
  • Page 168 Index UP... 48 USB... 19 [USB] terminal... 15, 19, 149 USER drive ... 41, 42, 43 USER EFFECT ... 126, 146 Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices ... 147 Utility ... 143 [VARIATION] button ... 19, 61 Velocity... 101, 118 Velocity Change ...

  • Page 169: Important Safety Instructions

    Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applica- ble) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recom- mended.
  • Page 170 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
  • Page 171 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
  • Page 172 Clavinova Web site (English only) http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2003 Yamaha Corporation WA55440 ???AP?????.?-01A0 Printed in Indonesia...

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