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  • Page 1 STAGE PIANO Owner ’s M anu al...
  • Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The infor- mation contained in this manual is believed to be correct at Model the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or Serial No.
  • Page 3 This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be installed cor- cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is rectly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom- and battery case rupture.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    A burning item may fall over and cause a fire. which may have accumulated on it. • (For CP4 STAGE) Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a If you notice any abnormality protective grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.
  • Page 5 AC outlet. 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.

  • Page 6: Notice

    • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. • In cases where no significant difference exists between CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE diagrams and screen images, those corresponding to CP4 STAGE are shown in this manual.

  • Page 7: Welcome

    CD.  Owner’s Manual (this booklet) This Owner’s Manual describes how to set up your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE and perform basic operations. This is the document you should read first when you start playing and using the instrument.
  • Page 8 Yamaha may from time to time update product firmware and the other associated software without prior notice. We recommend that you check our web site for later releases and upgrade the firmware of your CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE or the associated software.

  • Page 9: Principal Features

     Wealth of voices and effects for greater flexibility in live performances In addition to piano voices, your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE also offers a diverse selection of other musical instruments, such as strings, guitar, and bass. With many versatile effects such as choruses and flangers also built-in, you can easily create a rich tapestry of different sounds for your stage performances.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Selecting a Performance ........30 CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Index ............55 CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Component Names & Functions

    This button is used to open the screen for recording an audio file. The indicator light above it will turn on during On the CP4 STAGE, the [LAYER] and [SPLIT] buttons can recording. be used to toggle on and off the corresponding Parts; on...
  • Page 13 Use these buttons to select different Voice categories. indicated by the on-screen cursor in single units. MASTER EQUALIZER (EQ) sliders (page 29) Use these sliders to adjust the gain in the corresponding master-EQ frequency band. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    [ ] switch (page 17) [AUX IN] jack (page 45) On the CP4 STAGE, this Power switch turns the stage Use this Auxiliary Input stereo mini-jack to connect other piano on ( ) and off ( ). On the CP40 STAGE, it is...

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    WARNING the wall outlet. Make sure your CP4 STAGE meets the voltage requirement for the country or region in which it is being used. The power cord includes a grounding pin to prevent electrical shock and damage to the equipment.

  • Page 16: Connecting Audio Equipment

    In addition to the unbalanced jacks order to hear what you play, therefore, you will need to mentioned above, the CP4 STAGE also features a pair of connect it to other audio equipment such as amplifiers professional-use, balanced XLR jacks that prevent and speakers.

  • Page 17: Connecting Pedals

    MIN or 0). Turn off the keyboard amplifiers or powered speakers. On the CP4 STAGE, set the [ ] switch on the rear panel to the Off ( ) position; on the CP40 STAGE, set it to the Standby ( ) position.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Volume And Lcd Contrast

    [ ] switch to the Off ( ) position in the case of the CP4 STAGE or the Standby ( ) position in the case of the CP40 STAGE before turning it back on.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations & Display Content

    The [ ] and [ ] buttons can also be used to display menu Decrease setting Increase setting items and to move between panes on screens containing by one by one more than one. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Displaying Menus & Making Selections

    ) will be shown at the bottom-right of the screen. You can use the [ ] and [ ] buttons in such a situation to move between panes. Editable parameters More symbol indicating additional pane(s) CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Performances

    Parts Within a Performance Changing Performances & Voices As shown in the illustrations below, each CP4 STAGE Performance can contain a MAIN Part, a LAYER Part, and Voices are linked to Performances — that is to say, when a SPLIT Part; each CP40 STAGE Performance can you select a new Performance, the Voices for all Parts will contain a MAIN Part and a SPLIT/LAYER Part.

  • Page 22: Quick Start Guide

    Playing Voices Changing Voices The various different Voices on your stage piano are Each CP4 STAGE Performance can contain three arranged into a number of categories. Each category different Parts (MAIN, LAYER, and SPLIT); each CP40 STAGE Performance can contain two (MAIN and represents a different type of instrument, such as piano or organ, or a sound genre.

  • Page 23: Selecting Parts

    Voice is to be selected. Only Parts that are currently turned on will be shown. NOTE On the CP40 STAGE, pressing the [LAYER] button turns off the SPLIT Part; similarly, pressing the [SPLIT] button turns off the LAYER Part. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Layering Voices

    Each Part has its own slider. On the CP40 STAGE, the slider on the left corresponds to the SPLIT/LAYER Part and also changes the setting when that Part is being used as a SPLIT Part. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Splitting The Keyboard For Left And Right Hands

    The SPLIT Part’s Voice will change. NOTE To change the MAIN Part’s Voice using the Voice Category buttons and the Data Dial, first move the cursor ( ) to that Part using the [ ] button. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 To remove a split Voice, press the [SPLIT] button once again. The button’s light will go out and the MAIN Part’s Voice will be output when you play any key. Move the MAIN Part’s slider. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Practicing With The Metronome

    File function (page 39). the keyboard and a different Voice at the left • The metronome will be temporarily silenced if you store the current (layering and splitting; CP4 STAGE only): Performance while it is playing. Violin (LAYER Part)

  • Page 28: Changing Sounds Using Controllers

    Part name CP4 STAGE CP40 STAGE Parameter Current value CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Raising Or Lowering The Pitch Of Keyboard Notes

    Gain decreases From the left, the CP4 STAGE’s five sliders control the Low, LowMid, Mid, HighMid, and High bands, while the three on the CP40 STAGE control the Low, Mid, and High bands. Regardless of which slider you operate, the current gain levels for all will be displayed on-screen.

  • Page 30: Storing Settings

    Data List (pdf). first pressing the [UTILITY] button and then the [STORE] button. • On the CP4 STAGE, Performances are arranged into groups • Gain adjustments made using the MASTER EQ sliders and the of 16; on the CP40 STAGE, each group contains eight on/off status of the [PANEL LOCK] button cannot be stored.

  • Page 31: Creating Your Own Performances

    FS (Foot Switch Control Number) to “99 (PC Inc)” or “100 (PC Dec)”. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons and the Data Dial to select a category and a type for the chorus effect. Effect category Effect type CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 • On the CP40 STAGE, pressing either the [LAYER] or [SPLIT] The degree to which chorus and reverb are applied button essentially selects the same Part. to the affected Parts will change. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Data Dial. NOTE Move the cursor ( ) to Preset using the On the CP4 STAGE, the EffA/BSw parameter can be turned on for up to two Parts. [ ] button, and select a preset* for the effect type from Step 12 using the Data Dial.
  • Page 34 Select the Part in question; press [EDIT]; select 02: Part and press [ENTER]; select 01: Play Mode and press [ENTER]; set EffA/BSw to “on”. • On the CP4 STAGE, the EffA/BSw parameter can be turned on for up to two Parts. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Recording Your Playing As Audio

    General screen from the Performance Common Edit area; the PreCount and AutoClk parameters can also be set on the General screen from the Utility area. For more details on these parameters, refer to the Reference Manual (pdf). CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Playing Audio Files

    Volume parameter to “127” in order to have them play back at the same volume as when recorded. • The Volume parameter can also be set on the General screen from the Utility area. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 PreCount parameter in Step 5 of Recording Your Playing as Audio. • Certain screen operations will cause Key-on Start to be deactivated while on standby for a key to be played. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 38  Removing USB flash-memory devices commercially available USB flash-memory devices, Before removing a USB flash-memory device from the and Yamaha cannot guarantee normal operation with [TO DEVICE] USB terminal, ensure that the stage every such device on the market. Before purchasing a...

  • Page 39: File Operations Using A Usb Flash-Memory Device

    User Memory, such as Performances and Utility settings, on the connected USB flash-memory device in the form of an All-type file (with a .C7A (CP4 STAGE) or .C8A (CP40 STAGE) file extension). Plug a USB flash-memory device into the [TO DEVICE] USB terminal on the rear panel.
  • Page 40 (“Performance”). NOTE The Load function can only be used with All-type files (which have a .C7A (CP4 STAGE) or .C8A (CP40 STAGE) file extension). If you wish to read an audio file (.WAV), refer to “Performance” selected as load type: the description of the Audio Playback screen (page 36).

  • Page 41: Configuring Utility Settings For The Overall System

    To do so, press the [ ] button to move to the screen’s other panes. Press the [STORE] button. All Utility settings will be stored in the stage piano’s memory. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Locking The Control Panel

    [PANEL LOCK] button, [SHIFT] button, [EXIT] button, MASTER EQ sliders, [MASTER VOLUME] dial, keyboard, pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, foot switch, and Foot Controllers 1 and 2 (CP4 STAGE) or foot controller (CP40 STAGE). CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 (page 39). Press the [UTILITY] button. The Utility menu will be displayed. Use the [ ] button to select 07: Job, and then press the [ENTER] button. The Utility Job menu will be displayed. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Using With A Computer

    [TO HOST] USB terminal, be sure to observe the following precautions. Failing to do so risks freezing Download the latest version of the Yamaha your computer and corrupting or losing data. If your USB-MIDI driver from the following web page.

  • Page 45: Using With A Portable Music Player

    [OUT] MIDI terminal Play the keyboard along with the music. When you have finished practicing, stop playback on the connected portable music player. CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE MIDI IN terminal Synthesizer with MIDI terminals, etc. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 [ ] and [ ] buttons and the Data Dial. Zone parameter NOTE For more details on zone parameters, refer to the Reference Manual (pdf). CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Voices, and perform other similar tasks. MIDI OUT terminal Synthesizer with MIDI terminals, etc. [IN] MIDI terminal CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE MIDI transmit and receive channels The Parts making up each Performance have the following fixed MIDI receive channels: •...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    • The term “pressing and holding” as used above refers to pressing the button in question for at least one second. • Control-panel buttons with a “” symbol to their bottom right support press-and-hold operations. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: On-Screen Messages

    [EXIT] button at this time. This message is displayed while your stage piano is busy saving a file. You can cancel saving by pressing the [EXIT] button at this time. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 50 This message is displayed if an error occurs while communicating with the connected USB flash-memory device. This message is displayed when Utility settings have been stored. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    (page 39). If any specific problem should persist, 02: Part and press [ENTER]; select each of however, please contact your Yamaha dealer or a service 03: Effect-A and 04: Effect-B and press [ENTER]; center (see the back of this booklet).
  • Page 52 • Select the Part in question; press [EDIT]; select unneeded data or use a different USB flash-memory 02: Part and press [ENTER]; select 01: Play Mode device. and press [ENTER]; set NoteShft and Detune to “0”. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 • Press [FILE]; select 05: Format and press [ENTER]; press [+1/YES]. NOTICE When a USB flash-memory device is formatted, all data saved on it will be permanently erased. Before formatting, therefore, ensure that the USB flash-memory device contains no irreplaceable data. CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Manual, and Data List) 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 55: Index

    MIDI transmit and receive channels ....... 46, 47 Entering text ..............20 [-] and [+] TRANSPOSE buttons ......13, 29 [EXIT] button ............13, 20 [-1/NO] button ............13, 19 Modulation wheel ............ 12, 28 CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 [ ] (Stop) button ..........12, 36, 37 Store ................30 [STORE] button ....... 13, 30, 34, 41, 42, 43 Storing a Performance ..........34 [SUSTAIN] FOOT SWITCH jack ......14, 17 Sustain ................17 [ ] switch ............... 14, 15 CP4 STAGE/CP40 STAGE Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Warranty service will only be provided for defective products within the Warranted Area. Contact your local authorized YAMAHA dealer who will advise you of the procedures to be followed. If this is not successful, contact YAMAHA at the address, telephone number or website shown below. YAMAHA may request that you send the defective product to a local authorized YAMAHA Servicer or authorize return of the defective product to YAMAHA for repair.
  • Page 58 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) CP4 STAGE...
  • Page 60 C.S.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division Yamaha Web Site (English only) © 2013 Yamaha Corporation http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Downloads 307MWTO-A0 ZF97610 http://download.yamaha.com/ Printed in Japan ZF97610...

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