Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208 User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Tyrone GarciaAug 23, 2025
Why is the overall volume low on my Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208, or why is no sound heard?
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  Michael RossAug 23, 2025
  The overall volume might be low because the Master Volume is set too low. Adjust it to an appropriate level using the [MASTER VOLUME] dial. Also, the volume of individual parts may be set too low. Raise the volume of MAIN, LAYER, LEFT, STYLE, and SONG in the BALANCE display. Ensure the desired channel is set to ON and that the speaker setting is ON. If headphones are connected, unplug them, as they disable the speaker output. Finally, make sure the Local Control function is set to ON.
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Valerie OrtegaSep 1, 2025
Why damper, sostenuto and soft functions do not work on Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208 Musical Instrument?
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  Samantha Christensen PhDSep 2, 2025
  If the damper, sostenuto and soft functions do not work for the relevant pedals, each pedal may have been assigned to a different function. Make sure that each pedal is properly assigned to SUSTAIN, SOSTENUTO, and SOFT.
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Natasha BergerAug 31, 2025
Why do certain notes sound at wrong pitch on my Yamaha Musical Instrument?
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  Stephanie JosephSep 1, 2025
  If certain notes sound at the wrong pitch, the Scale parameter has probably been set to something other than “Equal.” Make sure “Equal” is selected as the Scale in the Scale Tune page.
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Christopher Chavez Jr.Aug 30, 2025
How to resolve distorted sound from Vocal Harmony on Yamaha Musical Instrument?
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  Paul McculloughAug 31, 2025
  If you experience distorted or out-of-tune sound from the Vocal Harmony feature, your vocal microphone may be picking up extraneous sounds (other than your voice). Ensure that as little extraneous sound as possible is picked up by your vocal microphone. Sing as closely to the microphone as possible. Use a directional microphone. Turn down the MASTER VOLUME or volume for each part. Separate the microphone from the instrument's speakers as much as possible. Cut the Low band via the 3 Band EQ function in the MICROPHONE SETTING display. Increase the microphone input level (“TH.”) in the Compressor function from the MICROPHONE SETTING display.
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ann66Aug 29, 2025
What to do if accompaniment style or song playback does not start on Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208 Musical Instrument?
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  Joseph ChapmanAug 29, 2025
  If the accompaniment style or Song playback does not start, MIDI Clock may be set to “EXTERNAL.” Make sure this is set to “INTERNAL”. Also, ensure you press the appropriate [START/STOP] button: press the STYLE [START/STOP] button to play an accompaniment style, or the SONG [START/STOP] button to playback a song. Check that “New Song” (a blank song) has not been selected; select an appropriate song in the SONG display. Finally, if the song has stopped at the end of the song data, return to the beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button.
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Christopher StarkAug 28, 2025
Why does damper pedal not work on Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208?
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  Tammy SuarezAug 28, 2025
  If 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 insert the pedal plug into the proper jack.
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Joseph MillerAug 27, 2025
How to fix Yamaha Clavinova if it does not turn on?
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  Casey BurkeAug 27, 2025
  If the Yamaha Clavinova does not turn on and there is no power, ensure that it has been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the AC socket on the Clavinova, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet.
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Benjamin BarnettAug 27, 2025
What to do if Auto Accompaniment or song playback is too quiet on Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208 Musical Instrument?
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  Jeremy BriggsAug 27, 2025
  If the Auto Accompaniment or song playback volume is low compared to the keyboard, it may be that the volume level of one or more accompaniment parts or song channels is set too low. To fix this, raise the part or channel level(s) in the appropriate MIXER display.
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Kelly HubbardAug 25, 2025
How to increase keyboard volume on Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208?
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  qandersonAug 26, 2025
  If the keyboard volume is low compared to the Auto Accompaniment or song playback, the overall keyboard volume or the independent volume level of the keyboard part may be set too low. To fix this, raise the MAIN/LAYER/LEFT volume voices or lower the STYLE/SONG volume in the BALANCE display.
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Matthew LewisAug 25, 2025
How to stop noise from Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208 Musical Instrument speakers?
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  Jessica HardinAug 25, 2025
  Noise from the speakers may be caused by using a mobile phone close to the Clavinova. To resolve this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the Clavinova.

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-208 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	Clavinova CVP-208
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

Special Message Section

Product Safety Markings

Explains safety labels and symbols on the product.

Precautions

General Warnings

Crucial safety instructions to prevent injury or death from electrical shock, fire, or damage.

General Cautions

Safety instructions to prevent physical injury or damage to the instrument or property.

Setting Up the Clavinova

Turning the Power On and Off

Connecting the Power Cord and Powering On/Off

Steps to connect the power cord and turn the instrument on or off.

Recording Your Performances

Quick Recording Process

Easy steps to record keyboard performances.

Saving and Recalling Custom Panel Setups: Registration Memory

Registering Panel Setups to Registration Memory

How to save current instrument settings to registration memory.

Registration Memory: Saving and Editing Presets

Saving Registration Memory Setups

How to save panel settings as registration banks.

Recalling Registration Memory Setups

Recalling Saved Panel Settings

How to load previously saved panel configurations.

Editing Voices: Sound Creator

Sound Creator Operation and Parameter Editing

How to access and edit voice parameters using the Sound Creator.

Recording Performances: Song Creator

About Song Recording Methods (Realtime, Step)

Overview of different methods for recording songs.

Recording: Quick Recording

Quick Recording Process for Piano Songs

Simple steps to record keyboard performances quickly.

Recording: Multi Recording

Multi Recording for Layered Sounds

How to record multiple instrument sounds for full band arrangements.

Recording: Step Record (Note Entry)

Step Record Operation for Melodies

How to input notes one by one for melodies.

Recording: Step Record for Chords

Recording Chord Changes for Auto Accompaniment

How to input chords precisely for auto accompaniment.

Recording Options: Rec Mode and Punch In/Out

Selecting Recording Start/Stop Modes

How to control the start of recording (Normal, First Key On, Punch In At).

Editing Recorded Songs: Channel Parameters

Editing Channel Parameters: Quantize Function

How to tighten the timing of recorded notes using the Quantize function.

Editing Recorded Songs: Delete and Mix Functions

Deleting Recorded Data from a Channel

How to remove recorded data from specific channels.

Mixing Data from Two Channels

How to combine data from different channels.

Editing Recorded Songs: Transpose and Setup

Channel Transpose Functionality

How to shift the pitch of recorded data in semitone increments.

Setting Up Song Parameters

How to set initial song parameters like voice, tempo, and effects.

Editing Recorded Songs: Note Events

Editing Individual Note Events

How to edit specific note parameters like pitch, velocity, and length.

Editing Recorded Songs: Chord and System Events

Editing Chord Events

How to edit chord data within a song.

Editing System Events (SYS/EX.)

How to edit system exclusive data within songs.

Editing Recorded Songs: Lyrics and Event List Filtering

Inputting and Editing Song Lyrics

How to add or modify lyrics for songs.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Style Creator

About Creating Accompaniment Styles

Introduction to the process of creating custom accompaniment styles.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Style File Format and Operation

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Realtime Recording

Realtime Recording - Basic Process

How to record style elements in real-time.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Step Recording and Precautions

Step Recording for Style Creation

How to create styles by entering notes manually.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Assembling Styles

Assembling an Accompaniment Style from Existing Parts

How to combine elements from different styles to create new ones.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Groove and Dynamics

Changing the Rhythmic Feel (Groove Parameters)

How to adjust the timing and feel of accompaniment.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Dynamics Parameters

Adjusting Dynamics for Accent and Velocity

How to control accent types, strength, and velocity.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Editing Channel Data

Editing Channel Data (Quantize, Velocity, Copy, Clear, Remove)

Various functions for editing recorded style data.

Creating Accompaniment Styles: Style File Format Settings

Making Style File Format Settings - Parameter Adjustments

How to configure parameters like Source Root/Chord and Pitch Conversion.

Mixing Console: Volume Balance and Voice Changes

Mixing Console Operation Overview

Introduction to the mixing console for comprehensive sound control.

Mixing Console Parameters (Volume/Voice, Filter, Tune, Effect, EQ)

Details on the various sound adjustment parameters available.

Mixing Console: Adjusting the Effects

Adjusting the Effects (Reverb, Chorus, DSP Blocks)

How to apply and configure various audio effects.

Mixing Console: EQ Adjustments

Adjusting Sound with EQ for Performance Environment

How to use the equalizer to tailor sound to the room or performance space.

Using a Microphone: Introduction

Selecting a Vocal Harmony Type

How to choose and apply vocal harmony effects.

Using a Microphone: Settings and Effects

Adjusting Vocal Harmony and Microphone Effects (Overall)

How to configure overall harmony and microphone effects.

Microphone Settings Configuration

Detailed settings for the microphone input and effects.

Using a Microphone: Talk Setting Adjustments

Setting Microphone Volume and Related Effects (Talk Setting)

How to adjust mic settings when the Talk button is active.

Global Settings: Function Mode Overview

Adjusting Pitch and Tuning (Master Tune, Scale Tune)

How to fine-tune the instrument's pitch and select tuning systems.

Setting Song-related Parameters (Song Settings)

Setting Auto Accompaniment Parameters

How to configure style settings, split points, and chord fingering.

Global Settings: Controller, Registration, MIDI, and Utility

Keyboard/Panel Controller Settings

Pedal assignments, touch sensitivity, and transpose controls.

Registration, Freeze, and Voice Set Settings

MIDI Settings (Templates, Transmit, Receive, Clock)

How to configure MIDI communication settings.

Other Settings (Config, Disk, Owner, System Reset)

Global Settings: Pitch and Tuning Adjustments

Master Tune for Overall Pitch Adjustment

How to fine-tune the instrument's overall pitch.

Scale Tune for Selecting Temperaments

How to choose different tuning systems.

Global Settings: Song and Practice Function Settings

Setting Song-related Parameters

How to configure settings for song playback and practice functions.

Global Settings: Auto Accompaniment Configuration

Setting Style and Split Point Parameters

How to configure style playback and keyboard split points.

Global Settings: Chord Fingering and Pedal Settings

Setting the Fingering Method for Chord Input

How to choose the method for indicating chords.

Making Settings for the Pedals

How to assign functions to the connected pedals.

Global Settings: Pedal-Controllable Functions

Pedal-Controllable Functions List

Describes various functions controllable via pedals.

Global Settings: Keyboard Touch and Transpose

Changing Keyboard Touch Sensitivity

How to adjust how playing strength affects volume.

Transpose Assign Functionality

How to set which aspects of the instrument are affected by transpose.

Global Settings: Registration Sequence and Freeze

Specifying Registration Memory Preset Order (Sequence)

How to set the order in which presets are recalled.

Maintaining Panel Settings with Freeze Function

Global Settings: Voice Set and Harmony/Echo

Changing Automatically Selected Voice Settings (Voice Set)

How to control automatic recall of voice settings.

Setting Harmony and Echo Effects

Global Settings: Harmony Types and Video Output

Understanding Harmony Types and Assignments

Global Settings: MIDI and System Parameters

Making MIDI Parameters Settings

How to configure MIDI communication settings (templates, transmit, receive, clock).

Making Overall System Settings (Local Control)

Global Settings: MIDI Clock, Transpose, and Message Switches

MIDI Clock, Transmit/Receive Transpose, Start/Stop Settings

Transmitting MIDI Data (Types and Channels)

Global Settings: Receiving MIDI Data and Channel Settings

Receiving MIDI Data (Parts, Channels)

How the instrument responds to incoming MIDI data.

Setting Root Note and Chord Channels for Accompaniment

How to configure channels for auto accompaniment detection.

Global Settings: Utility - Config 1

Settings for Fade In/Out, Metronome, Parameter Lock, and Tap Sound

Global Settings: Utility - Config 2 and Parameter Lock

Parameter Lock Functionality

Display, Speaker, and Voice Number Settings (Config 2)

Global Settings: Disk Operations

Copying and Formatting Disks

Global Settings: Owner and System Reset

Entering Your Name and Language Preference (Owner Settings)

Restoring Factory Settings (System Reset)

How to reset the instrument to its original factory configuration.

Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices: Connection Basics

Using Headphones (PHONES Jacks)

Connecting Microphones or Guitars (MIC./LINE IN)

Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices: Audio/Video Connections

Connecting Audio and Video Devices (AUX IN/OUT, VIDEO OUT)

Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices: Pedal, MIDI, and Computer Connections

Using Pedals and Foot Controllers (AUX PEDAL Jack)

Connecting External MIDI Devices (MIDI Terminals)

Connecting to a Computer (USB and MIDI Terminals)

How to connect the instrument to a computer via USB or MIDI.

Using Your Clavinova with Other Devices: USB and MIDI Terminal Usage

Using the USB Terminal for Computer Connection

Using the MIDI Terminals for Computer Connection

Understanding MIDI: What is MIDI?

What is MIDI? (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

Understanding MIDI: Data Representation and Usage

How Keyboard Performance Data is Captured as MIDI

What You Can Do With MIDI (Applications)

Understanding MIDI: Channels and Applications

MIDI Channels Explained

What You Can Do With MIDI: Examples

MIDI Data Compatibility and Disk Formats

MIDI Data Compatibility Overview

Disk Format and Sequence Format (SMF, ESEQ, XF, Style File)

MIDI Data Compatibility: Voice Allocation Formats

Understanding Voice Allocation Formats (GM, XG, DOC)

CVP-210/208: Keyboard Stand Assembly

Part Identification and Preparation

Steps for identifying and preparing parts for stand assembly.

Attaching the Keyboard Stand Legs

Instructions for attaching the front and rear legs of the stand.

Raising the Unit to the Standing Position

Keyboard Stand Assembly: Final Steps

Installing the Pedal Box and Connecting the Pedal Cord

Steps for attaching the pedal unit and connecting its cord.

Installing the Speaker Cover

Setting Voltage Selector and Connecting Power Cord

How to set the voltage selector and connect the power supply.

Post-Assembly Checks

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Noise Issues

Volume and Display Readability Issues

Accompaniment and Song Playback Issues

Pedal, Note Sound, and Polyphony Issues

Style/Song Playback Start and Chord Recognition Issues

Troubleshooting Advanced Issues

Auto Accompaniment and Vocal Harmony Issues

Solutions for problems with chord recognition and vocal harmony.

Voice, Effect, and Sound Quality Issues

Troubleshooting for voice changes, effects, and sound distortion.

Strange Sound Effects and Pitch Issues

How to resolve issues like flanging, doubling, or pitch discrepancies.

Specifications: Voices and Sound Creator

Voice and Sound Creator Specifications

Effects and Vocal Harmony Specifications

Accompaniment Style and Music Finder Specifications

Specifications: Song, Memory, Tempo, and Connections

Song Format, Memory Device, and Tempo Specifications

Registration Memory, Jacks/Connectors, and Pedals Specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Electrical and Product Safety Precautions

Basic precautions for using electrical products safely.

Installation and Ventilation Guidelines

Recommendations for proper installation and airflow.

Heat and Temperature Considerations

Service and Damage Related Warnings

Instructions on when to seek professional servicing and potential hazards.

Hearing Loss Prevention Warning

Warning about potential hearing damage from high volume levels.

Bench and Accessory Mounting Fixture Safety

FCC Information (U.S.A.)

Important Notice: Do Not Modify Unit

Important Notice: Cable Usage and Installation Instructions

FCC Part 15 Compliance and Interference Prevention

Important Notice for the United Kingdom

Connecting the Plug and Cord (Color Coding)

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