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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-25 User Manual

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-25
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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-25 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
Sound SourceAWM (Advanced Wave Memory)
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Demo SongsYes
Amplifier20W x 2
Keyboard ActionGraded Hammer Effect
Touch SensitivityYes
Polyphony32
PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto
ConnectivityHeadphone
Included AccessoriesBench

Summary

Important Safety and Setup Information

Check Your Power Supply

Ensure local AC mains voltage matches the product's specified voltage for safe operation.

Product Notices and Information

Safety Markings and Environmental Concerns

Explains safety labels, battery disposal, and environmental product considerations.

Important Notices and Name Plate Location

Covers product testing, modification policies, specification changes, and name plate details.

Essential Safety Instructions

General Precautions and Warnings

Covers reading manuals, power verification, plug usage, and extension cords.

Usage Environment and Servicing

Guidelines on ventilation, temperature, location, and servicing by qualified personnel.

Electrical Safety and Hearing Protection

Addresses electrical shock risks, tampering, and potential hearing damage from high volumes.

Introduction to the Clavinova

Key Features and Capabilities

Highlights AWM, polyphony, touch sensitivity, split play, and MIDI functions.

Manual Contents Overview

Lists the chapters and page numbers for navigating the owner's manual.

Clavinova Care and Maintenance

Environmental Care and Handling Practices

Advice on avoiding humidity, heat, dust, and proper handling to prevent damage.

Electrical Safety and Circuitry

Instructions on power-off, avoiding tampering with internal circuitry, and power supply checks.

Memory Backup and Data Storage

Explains data retention and using the Bulk Dump function for long-term storage.

Control Panel Layout

Main Panel Controls Overview

Diagram identifying numbered controls on the main keyboard panel.

Rear and Bottom Panel Connections

Identifies connectors and jacks found on the rear and bottom panels.

Detailed Panel Control Functions

Performance and Accompaniment Controls

Details on power, volume, demo, reverb, MIDI/transpose, and accompaniment controls.

Voice Selection and Split Mode Controls

Explains voice selectors, split button, and related functions.

Other Controls and Jacks

Lists headphone jack, auxiliary outputs, and other essential controls.

Initial Setup and Preparation

Music Stand and Power Switch Operation

Instructions for setting up the music stand and powering the unit on/off.

Headphone Connection for Practice

Guidance on plugging in headphones for private practice sessions.

Volume Controls

Master Volume Adjustment

How to control the overall sound volume for speakers and headphones.

Auto Accompaniment Volume Balances

Adjusting volume levels for rhythm, chord 1, chord 2, and bass parts.

Speaker System Specifications

Details the amplifier and speaker system of the Clavinova.

Demonstration Playback

Selecting and Controlling Demo Tunes

How to choose, play, and stop the built-in demonstration tunes.

Demo Tune List

Lists composers and song titles for the available demonstration pieces.

Voice Selection

Panel Voices and Selection Methods

Direct access to panel voices via selectors and using buttons for 1-128 voices.

Internal Voice Listing (1-128)

Categorized list of all 128 internal voices with names and MIDI program numbers.

Extended Voice Information

Reed, Synth Lead, Pad, and Effects Voices

Lists voices in the Reed, Synth Lead, Synth Pad, and Synth Effects categories.

Percussive, Sound Effects, and Panel Mapping

Lists Percussive/Sound Effects voices and the mapping of panel voices to internal voices.

Keyboard Percussion

Playing Drum and Percussion Instruments

How to use the DRUMS voice to play percussion instruments on the keyboard.

Drum Key Assignment Chart

Table mapping keyboard keys to specific drum and percussion instruments.

Split Mode Operation

Engaging and Changing Split Voices

How to activate Split Mode and change voices for left/right sections.

Setting the Split Point

Procedure to adjust the key that divides the keyboard into left and right sections.

Pedal Functions in Split Mode

Damper Pedal Assignment

How the damper pedal affects left voice only, right voice only, or both voices.

Left Pedal Functions (Soft/Start-Stop)

Details the functions of the left pedal: Soft, Start/Stop, and Solo Styleplay.

Digital Reverb Effects

Selecting and Applying Reverb Types

How to choose and activate reverb effects like ROOM, HALL, and COSMIC.

Adjusting Reverb Depth

Controlling the intensity or depth of the selected reverb effect.

Keyboard and Polyphony

Understanding Polyphony Limits

Explains the maximum polyphony and how voice usage affects it.

Internal Voice List (1-128)

Categorized list of all 128 internal voices with names and MIDI program numbers.

Touch Sensitivity and Voice Details

Advanced Voice Information

Further details on internal voices, including special notes on usage and ranges.

Adjusting Keyboard Touch Response

Settings to control how key velocity affects volume/timbre, including 'off' mode.

Pedal Operations

Right Pedal (Damper) Function

Describes the sustain function of the damper pedal.

Left Pedal (Multi-function) Operations

Details the Soft, Start/Stop, and Solo Styleplay functions of the left pedal.

Pitch and Transposition Control

Keyboard Transposition Function

Shifting the entire keyboard's pitch up or down in semitones.

Fine Tuning with Pitch Control

Adjusting the overall pitch in cents for tuning with other instruments.

Accompaniment Styles

Selecting Accompaniment Styles

How to choose from 99 styles using selectors and buttons.

Tempo Control for Styles

Adjusting the tempo for selected accompaniment styles.

Accompaniment Style Listing (Part 1)

Pop, Dance, and Disco Styles

Details styles from Pop, Dance, and Disco categories with rhythm and comments.

Rhythm & Blues and Rock Styles

Details styles from Rhythm & Blues and Rock categories with rhythm and comments.

Accompaniment Style Listing (Part 2)

Rock & Roll and Jazz Styles

Details styles from Rock & Roll, Traditional Jazz, and Contemporary Jazz categories.

Latin, Caribbean, and Country Styles

Details styles from Latin, Caribbean, and Country & Western categories.

Accompaniment Style Listing (Part 3)

World Music and Ballroom Styles

Details styles from World Music and Ballroom categories.

Panel Style to Style Number Mapping

Correlates panel style selectors to their corresponding style numbers (1-99).

Starting and Controlling Accompaniment

Tempo Control for Accompaniment

How to adjust the tempo for selected accompaniment styles.

Methods for Starting Accompaniment

Procedures for Straight Start and Start with Introduction.

Advanced Accompaniment Features

Synchronized Start and Fill-ins

Using synchronized start and automatic fill-ins for accompaniment.

Stopping Accompaniment Playback

How to stop the accompaniment using START/STOP or INTRO/ENDING buttons.

Metronome Function

Using the Metronome for Practice

How to activate and use the metronome, including volume control.

Auto Bass Chord (ABC) - Single Finger Mode

Single Finger Accompaniment Basics

Producing accompaniment using simple fingerings for major, minor, and seventh chords.

Playing Chords in Single Finger Mode

How to form minor, seventh, and minor-seventh chords with specific key presses.

Auto Bass Chord (ABC) - Fingered Mode

Fingered Accompaniment Setup

Using the Fingered mode to supply your own chords for accompaniment.

Accepted Chord Types in Fingered Mode

Lists the various chord types recognized by the Clavinova.

Auto Bass Chord (ABC) - Full Keyboard Mode

Full Keyboard ABC Operation

Using the entire keyboard to detect chords for accompaniment.

ABC Mode Notes and Interactions

Important notes on chord recognition, inversions, and mode interactions.

ABC Volume and Split Point Adjustments

ABC Accompaniment Volume Controls

Adjusting volumes for rhythm, chords, and bass in ABC mode.

Changing the ABC Split Point

Procedure to set or reset the split point for ABC chord detection.

Solo Styleplay Feature

Activating and Using Solo Styleplay

How to turn on Solo Styleplay, select styles, set tempo, and play melody/chords.

Solo Styleplay with Left Pedal

Using the left pedal to control Solo Styleplay harmonization of right-hand notes.

Performance Memory - Solo Recording

Memory Backup and Capacity

Information on data backup and memory limits for solo recordings.

Recording and Playing Solo Performances

Step-by-step guide to recording and playing back solo musical performances.

Performance Memory - Solo Playback and Metronome

Stopping Solo Recording and Playback

How to stop recording and playback of solo performances.

Using Metronome During Solo Recording

Integrating the metronome with solo recording for timing accuracy.

Performance Memory - Solo + ABC Recording

Setting Up and Recording Solo + ABC Performances

Guide to setting features and recording performances with auto accompaniment.

Playing Back Solo + ABC Recordings

How to play back recorded performances that include solo and accompaniment parts.

MIDI Functions Overview

Introduction to MIDI Interface

Explanation of MIDI interface for connecting and controlling musical instruments.

Send Channel Selection (Right/Left)

Setting MIDI transmit channels for right and left keyboard sections.

MIDI Control Settings

Local Control ON/OFF Settings

Controlling whether the keyboard triggers internal sounds or external MIDI devices.

MIDI Clock Source and Bulk Data Dump

Choosing MIDI clock source and transmitting Performance Memory data.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Transmitted and Recognized Data

Details of MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the Clavinova CVP-25.

MIDI Control and System Messages

Specifics on control change, program change, and system messages.

MIDI Implementation Chart Details

Chart Explanations (1-7) and GM Level 1

Details on chart entries like channel pressure, bank select, and GM System Level 1.

Chart Explanations (8-9) and GM System Level 1 Compliance

Explanations for exclusive messages, clock selection, and GM System Level 1 compliance.

External Connections and Ports

Optional Input Jacks

Connectors for external synthesizers or tone generator modules.

Auxiliary Output Jacks

Jacks for connecting to amplifiers, mixers, or recording equipment.

MIDI Input/Output Connectors

Ports for connecting MIDI devices for control and data transfer.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound and Accompaniment Problems

Solutions for problems like no sound, or no rhythm/ABC/memory sound.

Interference and Audio Distortion

Troubleshooting advice for radio/TV interference and distorted audio.

Keyboard Stand Assembly Instructions

Assembly Parts and Hardware Identification

Diagrams showing the parts and screws required for keyboard stand assembly.

Keyboard Stand Assembly Steps

Initial Assembly Steps (1-3)

Steps 1-3 cover opening the box, assembling side panels/feet, and attaching the center panel.

Pedal Box and Main Unit Installation (4-5)

Steps 4-5 detail attaching the pedal box and installing the main keyboard unit.

Final Assembly and Adjustments

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Procedure for connecting the pedal cord to the main unit.

Setting Pedal Box Adjuster for Stability

Adjusting the pedal box feet for stable operation and proper effect control.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard, Tone Generator, Controls Specifications

Specs for keyboard, tone generator, voice selectors, ABC, and styles.

Performance, Pedals, and Connectivity Specs

Details on performance memory, pedals, controls, and jacks/connectors.

Amplifier, Speaker, Dimension, and Weight Specs

Specs for audio output, speakers, dimensions, and weight.

Regulatory and Safety Information

FCC Compliance and Interference

Details on FCC regulations for digital devices and interference prevention.

Country-Specific Notices and Plug Wiring

Import notices for various countries and mains plug wiring instructions.

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