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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-35 User Manual

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-35
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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-35 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Sound SourceAWM (Advanced Wave Memory)
EffectsReverb, Chorus
DisplayLCD
SequencerYes
Amplifier20W x 2
Keyboard88 keys
ConnectivityMIDI
PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto
MIDIIn/Out
Rhythms100
Polyphony32-note
Styles100 styles

Summary

Important Power Supply Check

Check Your Power Supply

Verify local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate.

Safety and Installation Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Follow basic precautions when using electronic products, including handling and environment.

Operating and Safety Guidelines

Essential guidelines for operation, maintenance, and potential hazards.

Quick Operation Guide

Voice Selection (13-53)

How to select voices numbered 13 through 53 using buttons.

Transposition and Pitch Control

Adjusting keyboard pitch and fine-tuning overall pitch.

Touch Sensitivity Settings

Setting keyboard response to HARD, MEDIUM, or SOFT.

Split Point and Volume Balance

Defining split key and adjusting volume balance between voices.

Keyboard Volume and Expression Controls

Controls for keyboard volume, vibrato, pitch bend, and expression.

Rhythm and Accompaniment Features

Rhythm Start Methods

Various ways to start the rhythm playback, including intro and synchronized starts.

Automatic Chord Accompaniment (ABC)

Using the ABC feature for automatic accompaniment.

Introduction to the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-35

Taking Care of Your Clavinova

Environmental and Handling Precautions

Protecting the instrument from heat, dust, moisture, and damage.

Electrical and Circuitry Safety

Warnings about power connections, internal circuitry, and interference.

Nomenclature: Control Panel Overview

Main Keyboard Unit and Controls

Identification of the main keyboard unit and its primary controls.

Nomenclature: Control Panel Overview (Continued)

Selector Buttons and Display Identification

Identifying various selectors, buttons, and displays on the keyboard.

Quick Feature Guide: Voices and Modes

Selecting and Playing Voices

Basic steps to select and play a single voice on the keyboard.

Dual Mode Operation

How to play two voices simultaneously across the keyboard.

Split Mode Operation

How to divide the keyboard into two different voice sections.

Quick Feature Guide: Rhythm and Accompaniment

Playing with Rhythm Styles

Instructions for selecting and playing rhythm styles.

Automatic Accompaniment (ABC)

Using the ABC feature for automatic accompaniment.

Quick Feature Guide: Advanced Accompaniment

Solo Styleplay with Automatic Harmonization

Using ABC with automatic harmonization for solo performances.

Rhythm Synchronization and Control

Detailed explanation of starting rhythm patterns with various options.

Quick Feature Guide: Rhythm, Metronome, and Synchronization

Rhythm Synchronization and Fill-ins

Synchronizing rhythm starts and using automatic fills.

Stopping Rhythm and Metronome Usage

How to stop rhythm playback and use the built-in metronome.

Connections and Basic Setup

Audio and MIDI Connectivity

Details on various jacks for audio output and MIDI communication.

Music Stand and Power Switch Operation

Instructions for setting up the music stand and operating the power switch.

Volume Controls and Audio System

Master and Accompaniment Volume Adjustment

How to adjust the overall and accompaniment volume levels.

Expression Control Modes

Using volume controls for vibrato, pitch bend, and expression.

Internal Amplifier and Speaker System Details

Information about the Clavinova's built-in audio output capabilities.

Demonstration Playback and Voice Selection

Selecting and Playing Demo Tunes

Guide to accessing and listening to the instrument's demonstration songs.

Accessing the 53 Voices

Methods for selecting from the instrument's extensive voice library.

Voice List and Keyboard Percussion

Voice List (13-53) and Usable Ranges

A comprehensive list of available voices and their ranges.

Keyboard Percussion Assignments

Mapping of keys to drum and percussion instruments.

Dual and Split Mode Operations

Dual Mode Functionality

How to play two voices simultaneously across the keyboard.

Split Mode Functionality

How to divide the keyboard into two different voice sections.

Split Mode Details and Pedal Functions

Split Balance and Pedal Operation in Split Mode

Adjusting volume balance in split mode and pedal functions.

Keyboard Polyphony and Touch Response

Understanding polyphony limits and touch response.

Pedal Functions: Right and Left Pedals

Detailed use of damper, soft, and multi-function pedals.

Keyboard Sensitivity, Transposition, and Pitch Control

Setting Keyboard Touch Sensitivity

Adjusting how hard keys must be pressed for volume.

Keyboard Transposition Function

Shifting the entire keyboard pitch up or down.

Fine-Tuning Pitch and Pitch Display

Adjusting the overall pitch and understanding the pitch display.

Rhythm Section Operations

Rhythm Style Selection and Tempo Control

Choosing rhythm styles and adjusting their tempo.

Starting Rhythm Playback

Methods for initiating rhythm playback, including intro and fill-ins.

Advanced Rhythm Features

Synchronized Start and Fill-ins

Synchronizing rhythm starts and using automatic fills.

Stopping Rhythm and Metronome Usage

How to stop rhythm playback and use the built-in metronome.

Piano ABC Accompaniment Modes

Single-finger Accompaniment

Simplified chord input for automatic accompaniment.

Fingered Accompaniment

Playing chords manually for automatic accompaniment.

Piano ABC Advanced Features

Full-keyboard ABC Mode

Using ABC with chords detected anywhere on the keyboard.

Accompaniment Volume Control

Adjusting volumes for rhythm, chords, and bass parts.

Changing the Split Point for ABC

Setting the keyboard split point for ABC modes.

Solo Styleplay and Performance Memory

Solo Styleplay Functionality

Adding harmony to melodies for solo performances.

Performance Memory Recording

How to record musical performances using the built-in sequencer.

Performance Memory Management

Playback and Track Management

Playing back recorded tracks and erasing them.

Memory Capacity and Backup

Understanding memory limits and data retention.

Introduction to MIDI Functions

MIDI Basics and Accessing Functions

Understanding MIDI and how to access its functions on the CVP-35.

Send and Receive Channel Selection

Configuring MIDI channels for transmitting and receiving data.

MIDI Function Controls

Local Control and Program Change Settings

Managing local keyboard control and program change messages.

Control Change and Multi-Timbre Mode

Controlling effects and using the multi-timbre mode.

MIDI Function Modes

Split Send Mode Configuration

Transmitting left/right keyboard sections on different MIDI channels.

MIDI Clock Synchronization

Synchronizing rhythm and ABC timing with external MIDI clocks.

MIDI Functions and Troubleshooting

Panel Data Send and Bulk Dump

Transmitting panel settings and dumping performance memory data.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like no sound or interference.

Optional Accessories and Modules

Information on available accessories and expander modules.

MIDI Data Format Details

Voice and Note Data Formats

Technical data formats for voices, notes, and control messages.

Control Change and Pitch Bender Data

Technical data formats for control changes and pitch bending.

System Realtime and Exclusive Messages

Data formats for system realtime and exclusive messages.

MIDI Data Format: Special and General Messages

Special Message Formats (Tempo, Split, etc.)

Technical data formats for special messages like tempo and split.

General MIDI Message Formats

Data formats for panel dump requests and general messages.

Assembly Instructions

Unpack and Identify Parts

Steps to open the box and verify all parts are present.

Assemble Side Panels and Feet

Instructions for attaching side panels and feet to the stand.

Attach Side Panels to Center Panel

Securing the side panels to the main center panel.

Attach Front Bracket

Installing the front support bracket between the side panels.

Assembly Instructions (Continued)

Assemble Side Panels and Feet (French/Spanish)

Instructions for attaching side panels and feet to the stand.

Attach Side Panels to Center Panel (French/Spanish)

Securing the side panels to the main center panel.

Attach Front Bracket (French/Spanish)

Installing the front support bracket between the side panels.

Assembly Instructions (Continued)

Install the Main Keyboard Unit

Lowering and securing the main keyboard unit onto the stand.

Attach the Pedal Assembly

Connecting the pedal assembly to the keyboard and stand.

Adjust Pedal Support Feet

Setting the pedal assembly's stability adjusters for proper operation.

Assembly Instructions (Continued)

Install the Main Keyboard Unit (Spanish)

Lowering and securing the main keyboard unit onto the stand.

Attach the Pedal Assembly (Spanish)

Connecting the pedal assembly to the keyboard and stand.

Adjust Pedal Support Feet (Spanish)

Setting the pedal assembly's stability adjusters for proper operation.

Specifications

Keyboard and Tone Generator Specifications

Details on the keyboard type and tone generation system.

Voice and Rhythm Control Specifications

Lists available voices, controls, and rhythm styles.

Percussion, Memory, and Pedal Specifications

Specifications for percussion, performance memory, and pedals.

Connectivity and System Specifications

Details on jacks, input/output, amplifier, speakers, and dimensions.

Fingering Chart: Basic Chords

Major and Minor Chord Fingerings

Diagrams for playing major and minor chords in root position.

Seventh and Minor Seventh Chord Fingerings

Diagrams for playing seventh and minor seventh chords.

Fingering Chart: Advanced Chords (Part 1)

Major Seventh and Minor Major Seventh Chords

Diagrams for playing major seventh and minor major seventh chords.

Augmented and Diminished Chords

Diagrams for playing augmented and diminished chords.

Fingering Chart: Advanced Chords (Part 2)

Sixth and Suspended Fourth Chords

Diagrams for playing sixth and suspended fourth chords.

Minor Seventh Flat Five and Major Seventh Flat Five Chords

Diagrams for playing flat five chords with seventh.

Fingering Chart: Advanced Chords (Part 3)

Half Diminished and Minor Sixth Chords

Diagrams for half diminished and minor sixth chords.

Seventh Suspended Fourth and Major Flat Five Chords

Diagrams for seventh suspended fourth and major flat five chords.

Fingering Chart: Advanced Chords (Part 4)

Minor Flat Five and Seventh Flat Five Chords

Diagrams for minor and seventh flat five chords.

Seventh Sharp Five and Major Seventh Sharp Five Chords

Diagrams for seventh sharp five and major seventh sharp five chords.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Channel and Mode Settings

MIDI channel configuration and mode settings.

Note, Velocity, and Control Change Data Formats

MIDI data formats for notes, velocity, and control changes.

Program Change and System Message Formats

MIDI data formats for program changes and system messages.

FCC Information and Name Plate Details

Important FCC Notices and Warnings

Crucial information regarding FCC compliance and modifications.

Name Plate Location and Record Keeping

Information on the location and details of the product's nameplate.

Regulatory Compliance Information

Country-Specific Compliance Statements

Statements regarding compliance with regulations in Germany, UK, Canada, and Europe.

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