Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT
Check Your Power Supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage
matches the voltage specified on the name plate
on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage
selector may be provided on the bottom panel of
the main keyboard unit near the power cord
(CVP-87A and CVP-85A) or on the rear panel
(CVP-83S). Make sure that the voltage selector
is set for the voltage in your area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to pro-
duce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is ap-
proximately five years. When replacement becomes neces-
sary, contact a qualified service representative to perform
the replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-
ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and con-
sult your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indi-
cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graph-
ics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indi-
cated on this page and those indicated in the safety in-
struction section.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings
The exclamation point with the equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the
product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated “dangerous volt-
age” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electrical shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so un-
less specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product perform-
ance and/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims
filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the
unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may also be
affected.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The
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.
Model _____________________________________
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Purchase Date _____________________________
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic prod-
uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These pre-
cautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions,
Special Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions
found in this manual BEFORE marking any connections, in-
cluding connection to the main supply.
2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area
where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt
exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact
your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable)
instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the
name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic
found in the Special Message Section of this manual.
3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the
problem persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete
outlet replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
4. Some electronic products utilize external power sup-
plies or adapters. Do NOT connect this type of product to any
power supply or adapter other than one described in the
owners manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other
objects on the power cord or place it in a position where any-
one could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or
connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is
not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the
minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE:
The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling
capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electri-
cian.
6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically
designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in loca-
tions that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instruc-
tions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be
assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.
7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should
be installed in locations that do not significantly contribute to
their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to
heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers and other devices
that produce heat should be avoided.
8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-
tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Exam-
ples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub,
sink, or wet basement.
9. This product should be used only with the components
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all
safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from
the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for ex-
tended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when
there is a high probability of lightening and/or electrical storm
activity.
11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.
12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a
qualified service person when:
a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been
spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain; or
d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the
product has been damaged.
13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that de-
scribed in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14. This product, either alone or in combination with an ampli-
fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
15. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or acces-
sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the
product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are de-
signed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that
benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are
well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are
designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs ad-
vanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of musical pleas-
ure.
floppy disk (Style Disk).
● Full-keyboard ABC (Auto Bass Chord) provides ac-
companiment as you play across the entire
keyboard.
● 24 Solo Styleplay variations make it simple to pro-
duce rich, complex harmonies.
● 10-track performance memory records and plays
back your keyboard performances.
● Internal 3.5" floppy disk drive provides extended Per-
formance Memory capacity and Disk Orchestra play-
back capability – one blank floppy disk for recording
and one Disk Orchestra Collection disk with corre-
sponding score are provided.
● MIDI compatibility, GM voices, and a range of MIDI
functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of
advanced MIDI music systems.
Auto Bass Chord (ABC) .................... 20
■ Single-finger Accompaniment ........... 20
■ Fingered Accompaniment ................. 21
■ Full-keyboard ABC ............................ 22
■ Volume Control.................................. 22
■ Changing the ABC Split Point ........... 22
■ Special Modes................................... 22
Disk Styles ............................................ 23
■ Selecting & Loading Disk Styles........ 23
■ Using a Loaded Disk Style ................ 24
Solo Styleplay ...................................... 25
■ Using Solo Styleplay ......................... 25
■ Harmonization Variations .................. 25
■ The Left Pedal & Solo Styleplay........ 25
Disk Orchestra ..................................... 26
■ Automatic Performance ..................... 26
■ Playing Back only Specific Parts ....... 27
■ Volume Control.................................. 28
■
Guided Right- and Left-hand Practice
.. 28
■ Repeat Functions .............................. 29
■ Other Playback Controls ................... 30
■ DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION
Disk Copy .......................................... 30
■ Playing Other Types of Music Data ... 30
Performance Memory......................... 31
Easy One-pass Recording & Playback
.31
Multi-track Recording & Playback ..... 32
■ Adding New Tracks ........................... 34
■ Punch-in Recording........................... 35
■ Playback............................................ 36
The Chord Sequence Function .......... 37
Disk Control .......................................... 38
■ Formatting a New Disk ...................... 38
■ Copying Songs .................................. 39
■ Deleting a Song................................. 40
■ Error Messages ................................. 40
Utility Mode 1........................................ 41
U1: Touch Sensitivity ............................ 41
U2: Accompaniment Volume Mode....... 42
U3: Individual Key Tuning ..................... 42
U4: Style Tempo Switching ................... 42
U5: Auto Synchro Start Switching ......... 43
U6: Random All Song Repeat ............... 43
U7: Octave Shift .................................... 43
U8: Mute................................................ 43
U9: Minor Harmonization ...................... 43
UA:
Damper Pedal Mode (CVP-87A only)
43
Ub: Standard MIDI File Playback Mode 43
Utility Mode 2........................................ 44
u1:
Clavinova Common Voice Conversion
44
u2: Save Panel Settings ........................ 45
u3: Load Panel Settings ........................ 45
u4: Save Individual Key Tuning............. 45
u5: Load Individual Key Tuning............. 46
u6: Quantize Song Data ........................ 46
MIDI Functions ..................................... 47
■ Send and Receive Channel Select.... 47
■ Local Control ON/OFF....................... 48
■ Program Change ON/OFF ................ 48
■ Control Change ON/OFF................... 48
■ The Multi-Timbre Mode ..................... 49
■ The Split Send Mode......................... 49
■ MIDI Clock Select .............................. 50
■ Panel Data Send ............................... 50
■ MIDI Transpose Transmit.................. 50
■ The Clavinova Common Voice Mode 50
The Connectors ................................... 51
Troubleshooting .................................. 52
Options................................................... 52
Index ....................................................... 53
Assembly .................................................. i
MIDI Data Format..................................vii
Specifications........................................ xi
Fingering Chart ..................................... xii
MIDI Implementation Chart.............. xvii
Taking Care of Your Clavinova ......... 1
The Panel Controls ............................... 2
Preparation.............................................. 4
The Volume Controls ........................... 5
Demonstration Playback..................... 6
Voice Selection ...................................... 7
■ Selecting the 60 Voices ....................... 7
■ Keyboard Percussion .......................... 8
Dual Mode................................................ 9
■ Engaging the Dual Mode ..................... 9
■ Dual-mode Voice Balance ................... 9
Split Mode.............................................. 10
■ Engaging the Split Mode ................... 10
■ Changing the Split Voices ................. 10
■ Changing the Split Point.................... 10
■ Split Balance ..................................... 11
■ Damper Pedal Operation in the Split
Mode ................................................. 11
Digital Reverb Effects ........................ 12
■ Selecting a Reverb Effect.................. 12
■ Reverb Depth Control........................ 12
The Keyboard & Polyphony ............. 13
The Pedals............................................. 14
■ Right Pedal (Damper Pedal) ............. 14
■ Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal,
CVP-87A only)................................... 14
■ Left Pedal (Multi-function) ................. 14
Pan........................................................... 15
Transposition ....................................... 15
Pitch Control......................................... 16
■ The Pitch Display .............................. 16
Accompaniment................................... 17
■ Style Selection................................... 17
■ Tempo Control................................... 17
■ Starting the Accompaniment ............. 18
■ Fill-ins ................................................ 19
■ Stopping the Accompaniment ........... 19
■ Metronome ........................................ 19
● AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator sys-
tem offers a range of 60 rich, realistic voices.
● A maximum of 32-note polyphony permits use of so-
phisticated playing techniques.
● Piano-like touch response provides extensive expres-
sive control and outstanding playability.
● Dual and split play modes allow 2 voices to be played
simultaneously or individually with the left and right
hands.
● 24 exciting accompaniment styles can be used to
provide rhythm-only accompaniment or fully-orches-
trated rhythm, bass, and chord accompaniment. 40
additional accompaniment styles are provided on
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you to read this
Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
1
1. Avoid Humidity & Heat
Avoid placing the Clavinova in areas that are subject to exces-
sive humidity or heat. Do not leave the instrument near heaters
or in a car exposed to direct sunlight, for example.
2. Avoid Dust & Moisture
Avoid locations in which the instrument is likely to be exposed
to excessive dust or moisture.
3. Power-off Before Connecting
Connections between the Clavinova and any other device must
be made with both pieces of equipment turned off.
4. Handle With Care
Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or
other parts of your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bumping
it with hard objects. Further, always turn the POWER switch off
after use, and close the key cover to protect the keyboard
(CVP-87A and CVP-85A), or cover the instrument with the dust
cover provided (CVP-83S).
5. Clean Carefully
Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova only with a clean,
slightly damp cloth. A neutral cleanser may be used if desired.
Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical
dust cloths since these can dull or damage the finish.
6. Never Tamper With the Internal Circuitry
Never open the Clavinova cabinet and touch or tamper with the
internal circuitry. Tampering with the circuitry can result in elec-
trical shock!
7. Electric Interference
Since the Clavinova contains digital circuitry, it may cause
interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers.
If this occurs, move the instrument further away from the af-
fected equipment.
8. Check Your Power Supply
Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the volt-
age specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some
areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel
of the main keyboard unit near the power cord (CVP-87A and
CVP-85A) or on the rear panel (CVP-83S). Make sure that the
voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area.
9. Name Plate Location
The Clavinova name plate, including the unit’s serial number, is
located on the bottom panel of the main unit.
10.Handling Floppy Disks
Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection and Style Disk are write-
protected, and therefore cannot be used to save songs. To save
Performance Memory songs from the Performance Memory, a
blank floppy disk should be used (one blank disk is supplied
with the Clavinova).
Taking Care of Your Floppy Disks
■ Do NOT eject the disk during recording or playback, or at
any time when the disk drive lamp is lit. Doing so may dam-
age both the disk and the FDD.
■ Do NOT turn the Clavinova on or off while the disk is in the
drive.
■ Always eject the disk before turning the Clavinova off.
■ When ejecting a floppy disk from the disk drive:
Your Clavinova will give you years of playing pleasure if you observe the simple rules given below:
• To eject a floppy disk, press the eject button slowly as far as
it will go. Then when the disk Is fully ejected, remove it by
hand.
• The disk may not be ejected properly if the eject button is
pressed too quickly or if it is not pressed in far enough. (The
eject button may become stuck halfway with the disk ex-
tending from the slot by only a few millimeters). If this is the
case, do not attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk.
Doing so may damage the disk drive mechanism and/or the
floppy disk. To remove a partially ejected disk, try pressing
the eject button once again or push the disk back into the
slot, then repeat the eject procedure carefully.
■ Never open or close the key cover while a disk is
extending from the drive (i.e. in the ejected position).
The key cover may contact the disk, possibly damag-
ing the disk or even the disk drive.
■ Do not insert anything but floppy disks into the disk
drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk
drive or floppy disk.
■ Use only double-sided double density (2DD) 3.5-inch
floppy disks with the Clavinova.
Taking Care of Your Clavinova
Precautions Regarding Floppy Disk Use
■ Never open the disk’s shutter. Dirt or dust on the
Internal magnetic surface will cause data errors.
■ Never leave disks near a speaker, TV, or other de-
vice that emits a strong magnetic field.
■ Do not store disks in places exposed to direct sun-
light or sources of high temperature.
■ Do not place heavy objects such as books on top of
a disk.
■ Avoid getting the disks wet.
■ Be sure to store the disks in environmental condi-
tions as specified below:
• Storage temperature: 4
°
to 53
°
C (39
°
to 127
°
F).
• Storage humidity: 8 to 90% relative humidity.
• Store in an area free from dust, sand, smoke, etc.
■ Be sure to apply the disk label at the proper position.
When changing the label never cover the old label
with a new label; always remove the old label first.
Head Cleaning
The head of the disk drive unit will get dirty as you use
it eventually causing data errors. If this occurs, clean
the head with a 3.5 inch head cleaning disk (available
from most computer supply stores).
Data Backup
It is recommended that you copy your recorded songs
to another disk for backup (see page 39). If the original
disk is damaged or your song is deleted, the backup
disk can be used instead of the original.
Protecting Your Data (Write Protect Tab)
Disk drive lamp
Write protect tab
open (locked —
write protected)
Write protect tab
closed (unlocked —
write enabled)
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Preparation
■The Music Stand
If you will be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand
built into it’s top panel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand, flip the support
brackets on the rear of the music stand down so that they fit into the corresponding
recesses.
The music stand can be lowered after slightly lifting the stand and flipping the
two brackets which support it upward.
■The Power Switch
After making sure that the Clavinova’s AC plug is properly inserted into a con-
venient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the left of the key-
board once to turn the power on. Press the [POWER] switch again to turn the
power off.
When the power is initially turned on, the PIANO voice selector LED will
light, the POP 1 style selector LED will light, and “78” will appear on the
TEMPO display.
■Headphones
One or two standard pairs of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for pri-
vate practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically
shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into either or both of the HEAD-
PHONES jacks.
POWER
■The Key Cover (CVP-87A & CVP-85A)
To open the CVP-87A or CVP-85A key cover lift it just enough to clear the
keys (do not lift excessively) then slide the cover back into the main unit. To close
the cover slide it forward all the way and then lower it gently until it closes com-
pletely.
HEADPHONESHEADPHONES
CVP-83S CVP-85A/87A
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RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
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3. 5” DISK
SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
The Clavinova has several volume controls that give
you extra versatility in creating the required sound.
The Volume Controls
● Auto Accompaniment ............................................................................................................................
Separate volume controls are provided for the RHYTHM, CHORD 1,
CHORD 2, and BASS sound. These volume controls let you set up the best
balance between the various accompaniment parts when the AUTO BASS
CHORD (ABC), Disk Orchestra Collection playback, and Performance Memory
features are used, and the RHYTHM volume control can be used to balance the
keyboard and rhythm sound when only rhythm accompaniment is used.
The volume of the keyboard can be independently adjusted by using the BASS
control while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button — this is particularly
handy for adjusting the balance when recording the Clavinova sound.
● Other Volume Control Modes
The Auto Accompaniment volume controls can be assigned to other functions
via the “Accompaniment Volume Mode” utility function (page 42). They can be
used to control modulation, pitch bend, and expression; or individual reverb
depth for the rhythm, chord 1, chord 2, and bass parts.
NOTES
• If any or all of the Auto Accompaniment volume controls are set to their minimum
positions, no sound will be produced by the corresponding parts. The maximum
control positions produce the normal volume levels.
RHYTHM
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
BASS
MIN MAX
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
● Master Volume ........................................................................................................................................
The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the overall volume of sound
produced by the Clavinova. It also adjusts headphone volume when one or two
pairs of headphones are plugged into the HEADPHONES jacks.
Initially set the MASTER VOLUME control about half way between the
“MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, adjust the control for
the most comfortable listening level.
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
RHYTHM
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
● Expression Control (CVP-87A only) .....................................................................................................
An optional Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be plugged into the CVP-87A
EXP. PEDAL jack for foot volume (expression) control of the keyboard sound
only (i.e. expression doesn’t affect the auto-accompaniment sound or disk
playback). Press the pedal forward to increase volume, and backward to decrease
volume.
EXP.PEDAL
The CVP-87A and CVP-85A feature a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 40 watts per chan-
nel while the CVP-83S has a high-performance 20-watt stereo amplifier. All three models
include a high-performance speaker system that puts out exceptionally rich sound with natu-
ral response from powerful lows to shimmering highs. The CVP-87A and CVP-85A speaker
systems employ two 13-centimeter speaker units for low-to-midrange reproduction, and two
5-centimeter speaker units for outstanding high-frequency sound. The CVP-83S has two 16-
centimeter and two 5-centimeter units.
The Internal Amplifier &
Speaker System
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RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
8
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90
3. 5” DISK
SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMATCOPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAXMIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
Demonstration Playback
The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate
its sound and accompaniment capabilities. Here’s how you can select and play
the demo tunes.
ZPress the [DEMO] button .......................................................................................................................
DEMO
XSelect a Demo Tune ...............................................................................................................................
The 25 demo tunes are selected via the STYLE and VOICE selectors — the
style and voice selectors will flash in sequence when the [DEMO] button is
pressed. Press a selector to start playback of the corresponding tune. You can also
select continuous repeat playback of all demo tunes by pressing the [START/
STOP] button. The demo tunes will play back in sequential or random order, de-
pending on the setting of the “Random All Song Repeat” utility function described
on page 43.
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GU
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VO
I
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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VOICE 13-60
CAdjust the Volume ..................................................................................................................................
Use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the volume, and play along on
the keyboard if you like.
NOTES
• The tempo cannot be adjusted during demo playback.
VStop Playback .........................................................................................................................................
Demo playback can be stopped temporarily by pressing the [START/STOP]
button. Press the [DEMO] button when you want to stop demo playback and return
to the normal mode.
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
START/STOP
DEMO
The Demo Tunes
* The demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from the original compositions.
All other songs are original (© 1993 by Yamaha Corporation).
VOICE NAME COMPOSER SONG TITLE
PIANO F. F. Chopin Etude Op.25-1 “Aeolian Harp” or “The Shephered Boy”
CLAVINOVA TONE D. Foster “Water Fountain” from “The Secret of My Success”
HARPSICHORD J. S. Bach Italienisches Konzert (Italian Concerto) BWV 971 3rd movement
GUITAR I. Albeniz Asturias
STRINGS A. Vivaldi The Four Seasons No. 3 “Autumn” 1st movement
ORGAN J. S. Bach Sinfonia from Kantate (Cantata) 29 BWV 29
CHOIR W. A. Mozart Requiem K. 626 No. 6 “Lacrimosa”
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RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
8
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3. 5” DISK
SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
Voice Selection
The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S have a
total of 60 different voices that can be selected in a
number of ways. There’s also a “Keyboard Percus-
sion” mode that let’s you play a range of drums and
percussion instruments on the keyboard.
■Selecting the 60 Voices
● Voices 1-12: Direct Panel Selection......................................................................................................
Of the Clavinova’s 60 voices, 12 are “panel voices” which can
be directly accessed by pressing the corresponding VOICE selector.
When a voice selector is pressed the corresponding indicator will
light and the number of the selected voice will appear on the
TEMPO display while the voice selector is held.
The PIANO voice is automatically selected when the power is
initially turned on.
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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90
● Numeric Selection
Enter the number of the desired voice via the voice selectors
(note that each voice selector has a number between 1 and 0 associ-
ated with it) while pressing the [DRUMS] selector.
To select voice number 16, for example, press and hold
[DRUMS], press [PIANO/1], then [GUITAR/6], then release the
[DRUMS] button. The voice number will appear on the TEMPO
display while the [DRUMS] button is held. The [VOICE 13-60]
button indicator will light whenever a voice number between 13 and
60 is selected.
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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● The VOICE 13-60 [▲] and [▼] Buttons..................................................................................................
Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons immediately to the right of the
[VOICE 13-60] button to select a voice number between 13 and 60.
Press either button briefly to select the next voice number in the
specified direction, or hold the button for continuous scrolling in
the specified direction. The [VOICE 13-60] indicator will light and
the voice number will appear on the TEMPO display during selec-
tion.
If a panel voice (1-12) is selected, the last selected voice in the
13-60 range can be instantly re-selected simply by pressing the
[VOICE 13-60] button. The [VOICE 13-60] button will initially
select voice number 13 (BRASS) after the power is turned on.
NOTES
• Voice number 13 can be instantly selected by pressing the [
▲
]
and [
▼
] buttons simultaneously.
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VOICE 13-60
8
Voice Selection
No. Name
Usable Range
1 PIANO A-1 - C7
2 CLAVINOVA TONE C1 - C7
3 E. PIANO C1 - C6
4 HARPSI C1 - C6
5 VIBES F2 - F5
6 GUITAR E1 - F#4
7 STRINGS C0 - C6
8 ORGAN C0 - C6
9 CHOIR E1 - E5
10 UPRIGHT BASS C0 - F#3
11 ELEC BASS E0 - F#3
12 DRUMS —
No. Name
Usable Range
19 SAX SOFT A#0 - F#5
20 CLARINET D2 - A#5
21 OBOE A#2 - G5
22 FLUTE G2 - F#6
23 ACCORDION F2 - A5
24 HARMONICA C3 - C6
25 STRINGS SOFT C0 - C6
26 VIOLIN C0 - C6
27 VIOLIN HARD C0 - C6
28 FULL ORGAN C0 - C6
29 JAZZ ORGAN 1 C1 - C6
30 SYNTH BRASS C1 - C6
31 SYNTH WOOD C2 - F#6
32 SYNTH STRINGS C0 - C6
33 SYNTH CHOIR E1 - E5
34 PIANO BRIGHT A-1 - C7
35 PIANO SOFT A-1 - C7
36 E. PIANO DX C1 - C6
37 SYNTH CRYSTAL C2 - C6
38 CELESTA C2 - C6
39 MARIMBA C2 - C6
No. Name
Usable Range
40 FOLK GUITAR E1 - A4
41 JAZZ GUITAR 1 E1 - A4
42 JAZZ GUITAR 2 E1 - A4
43 ROCK GUITAR 1 E1 - A4
44 ROCK GUITAR 2 E1 - A4
45 MUTE GUITAR E1 - A4
46 BANJO C3 - A5
47 PIZZICATO C1 - C6
48 HARP C1 - C6
49 U. BASS SOFT C0 - F#3
50 E. BASS SOFT E0 - F#3
51 E. BASS HEAVY E0 - F#3
52 SYNTH BASS E0 - F#3
53
TIMPANI & ORCH. HIT
E0 - C2/G2 - C6
54 BASSOON A#0 - D4
55
CHAMBER STRINGS
C1 - C6
56 JAZZ ORGAN 2 C1 - C6
57 ROCK GUITAR 3 E1 - A4
58 COSMIC 1 G0 - C6
59 COSMIC 2 G0 - C6
60 COSMIC 3 G0 - C6
NOTES
• When the DRUMS voice is selected only the keys with drum or percussion sym-
bols printed above them will sound.
• The PIANO voice is automatically selected when the power is initially turned on.
No. Name
Usable Range
13 BRASS F0 - C6
14 POP BRASS F0 - C6
15 TRUMPET F0 - C6
16 MUTE TRUMPET F#2 - A5
17 HORN A#0 - F4
18 SAX A#0 - F#5
Voices 13 — 60
Panel Voices (1 — 12)
■Keyboard Percussion
When the [DRUMS] voice selector is pressed (its indicator will light), you can
play 44 different drum and percussion instruments on the keyboard. The percussion
instruments played by the various keys are marked by symbols above the keys
(keys with no symbols produce no sound).
NOTES
• The TRANSPOSE and PITCH functions described on pages 15 and 16 do not
affect the DRUMS sound.
Drum & Percussion Key Assignments
Key Instrument
A1 CYMBAL DAMP
F#2 BRUSH ROLL
G#2 HI-HAT CLOSED HEAVY
A#2 CRASH CYMBAL LIGHT
B2 BASS DRUM LIGHT
C3 SNARE DRUM + RIM HEAVY
C#3 RIDE CYMBAL CUP
D3 SNARE DRUM + RIM LIGHT
F3 BASS DRUM NORMAL
F#3 RIM SHOT
G3 SNARE DRUM HEAVY
G#3 BRUSH SHOT
A3 SNARE DRUM LIGHT
A#3 HI-HAT PEDAL
B3 SNARE DRUM ECHO
C4 TOM 4
C#4 HI-HAT CLOSED NORMAL
Key Instrument
D4 TOM 3
D#4 HI-HAT OPEN
E4 TOM 2
F4 TOM 1
F#4 RIDE CYMBAL NORMAL
G4 ELECTRIC TOM 3
G#4 CRASH CYMBAL NORMAL
A4 ELECTRIC TOM 2
(A#4) (CRASH CYMBAL)
B4 ELECTRIC TOM 1
C5 CONGA LOW
C#5 CABASA
D5 CONGA HIGH
D#5 METRONOME
E5 BONGO HIGH
F5 TIMBALE LOW
Key Instrument
F#5 CLAVES
G5 TIMBALE HIGH
G#5 CASTANETS
A5 CUICA LOW
A#5 COWBELL
B5 CUICA HIGH
C6 HAND CLAP
C#6 AGOGO LOW
D#6 AGOGO HIGH
E6 BONGO LOW
(F6) (CUICA LOW)
F#6 TAMBOURINE
(G6) (CRASH CYMBAL)
G#6 TRIANGLE CLOSED
(A6) (BRUSH ROLL)
A#6 TRIANGLE OPEN
DRUMS
• Cymbals (except G6) can be muted by pressing the A1 key.
• HI-HAT OPEN (D
#
4) is muted by HI-HAT CLOSED HEAVY (G
#
2),
HI-HAT CLOSED NORMAL (C
#
4) and HI-HAT PEDAL (A
#
3).
• BRUSH ROLL (F
#
2) is muted by BRUSH SHOT (G
#
3).
• TRIANGLE OPEN (A
#
6) is muted by TRIANGLE CLOSED (G
#
6).
• The instruments listed in parentheses ( ) will not sound when
played on the keyboard, but can be recorded using the Perform-
ance Memory (page 31) and will sound on playback. These instru-
ments can also be played via MIDI.
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RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
8
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3. 5” DISK
SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
Dual Mode
The DUAL mode makes it possible to play two
voices simultaneously across the entire range of
the keyboard. This makes it easy to create excep-
tionally rich, thick tonal textures.
■Engaging the Dual Mode
■Dual-mode Voice Balance
The volume balance between the two voices combined in the DUAL mode can
be adjusted by using the TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons while pressing both of the
active voice selectors. The selected balance value (1 … 15) will be shown on the
TEMPO display while the voice selectors and TEMPO [▲] or [▼] buttons are
held.
■ A setting of “1” sets the volume of the lowest-numbered voice to maximum and
the highest-numbered voice to minimum (no sound).
■ A setting of “8” sets both voices to the same volume (this is the default balance
setting, and can be recalled by pressing the TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons si-
multaneously).
■ A setting of “15” sets the volume of the highest-numbered voice to maximum
and the lowest-numbered voice to minimum (no sound).
NOTES
• The TEMPO [
▲
] and [
▼
] buttons allow two-speed scrolling: press lightly to scroll
through the values slowly, or press firmly to scroll rapidly.
• The dual mode cannot be used when the DRUMS voice is selected. Also, the
dual and split modes cannot be used at the same time.
To engage the DUAL mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time
— or press one voice selector while holding another. A voice in the 13…60 range
can be “dualed” with the panel voices by pressing the [VOICE 13-60] button and
any other voice selector at the same time (two voices in the 13…60 range cannot be
combined). The [s] and [t] buttons can then be used to select the desired 13…60
voice. The higher voice number will appear on the TEMPO display during selec-
tion.
The voice indicators of both selected voices will light when the DUAL mode is
active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single voice se-
lector.
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GU
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VO
I
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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PIANO
ORGAN CHOIR
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
12
9
8
TEMPO
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
CLAVINOVA
TONE
8
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10
RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
8
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3. 5” DISK
SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
The split mode lets you play different voices with
the left and right hands — bass with the left and pi-
ano with the right, for example. You can assign any
of the Clavinova’s voices to the left and right-hand
sections of the keyboard.
Split Mode
■Changing the Split Point
SPLIT
C3
In the CVP-87A a keyboard guide lamp will indicate the selected split point.
The default split point — F#2 — will always be set automatically whenever the
power is initially turned on.
A-1 A≠1 C 2 C~2
A-1 A#-1 C2 C#2
Example:
The split point can be set at any key by pressing the desired key while holding
the [SPLIT] button. The split point key name will appear on the TEMPO display
while the [SPLIT] button is held.
SPLIT
■Engaging the Split Mode
SPLIT
▼
F#2
C3
Left-hand section
Right-hand section
When the [SPLIT] button is pressed and its indicator lights, the keyboard is
split into left- and right-hand sections and different voices can be assigned to each.
The split point is initially set at the F#2 key when the power is turned on, and the
UPRIGHT BASS voice is initially assigned to the left-hand section of the keyboard
(all keys up to and including F#2). The voice that was selected when the SPLIT
mode was engaged is assigned to the right-hand section of the keyboard. The cur-
rent settings are retained if the SPLIT mode is turned off (press the [SPLIT] but-
ton again) and on while the power remains on.
■Changing the Split Voices
SPLITE.PIANO HARPSI
CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
CLAVINOVA
TONE
234
90
The right-hand voice can be changed simply by pressing the appropriate voice
selector.
The left-hand voice can be changed by pressing a voice selector while holding
the [SPLIT] button.
NOTES
• All voices except BASS (voice numbers 10, 11, 49, 50, 51, and 52) and DRUMS
(voice number 12) are shifted up one octave when assigned to the lower section
of the keyboard (this function can be turned on or off via the “Octave Shift” utility
function described on page 43).
11
■Split Balance
Split Mode
8
TEMPO
SPLIT
The volume balance between the left-hand and right-hand voices can be ad-
justed by using the TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons while holding the [SPLIT] but-
ton. The selected balance value (1 … 15) will be shown on the TEMPO display
while the [SPLIT] and TEMPO [s] or [▼] buttons are held.
■ A setting of “1” sets the volume of the left voice to maximum and the right
voice to minimum (no sound).
■ A setting of “8” sets both voices to the same volume (this is the default balance
setting, and can be recalled by pressing the TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons si-
multaneously).
■ A setting of “15” sets the volume of the right voice to maximum and the left
voice to minimum (no sound).
NOTES
• The TEMPO [
▲
] and [
▼
] buttons allow two-speed scrolling: press lightly to scroll
through the values slowly, or press firmly to scroll rapidly.
■Damper Pedal Operation in the Split Mode
The damper pedal (the right pedal — see “The Pedals” on page 14) can be as-
signed to the left voice only, the right voice only, or to both voices in the split
mode.
■ Right Voice Only (default): Press the right (damper) pedal while holding the
[SPLIT] button.
■ Left Voice Only: Press the left (soft) pedal while holding the [SPLIT] button.
■ Both Voices: Press both the right and left pedals while holding the [SPLIT]
button.
NOTES
• The dual and split modes cannot be used at the same time.
• In the split the soft and sostenuto pedal functions apply to both the left- and right-
hand voices.
• When the ABC Single Finger mode (page 20) and the split mode are used simul-
taneously, the left-hand voice will be accompanied by the appropriate ABC chord
voices.
SPLIT
CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S
12
RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
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3. 5” DISK
SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAXMIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
Digital Reverb Effects
The [REVERB] button provides a number of
digital effects that you can use for extra depth and
expressive power.
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
■Selecting a Reverb Effect
Each time the [REVERB] button is pressed the next effect on the reverb “list”
is selected and the corresponding indicator will light. No effect is selected when no
indicator is lit.
OFF (No indicator lit)
No effect is produced.
ROOM
This setting adds a reverb effect to the sound that is similar to the type of acoustic
reverberation you would hear in a medium-size room.
HALL 1
For a more spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates
the natural reverberation of a medium-size concert hall.
HALL 2
HALL 2 simulates the reverb of a very large concert hall.
COSMIC
“COSMIC” is an echo effect in which the sound seems to “bounce” around in the
stereo sound field.
NOTES
• The ROOM effect is automatically selected when the POWER switch is turned
on.
■Reverb Depth Control
The depth of the selected reverb effect can be increased or decreased by press-
ing the TEMPO [▲] or [▼] button while holding the [REVERB] button. The re-
verb depth is shown on the TEMPO display while the [REVERB] and [▲] or [▼]
buttons are held. The reverb depth range is from “0” (no effect) to “15” (maxi-
mum depth).
NOTES
• Reverb depth is initially set to “8” when the power is turned on (this setting can be
recalled during reverb depth selection by pressing the TEMPO [
▲
] and [
▼
] but-
tons simultaneously).
• The TEMPO [
▲
] and [
▼
] buttons allow two-speed scrolling: press lightly to scroll
through the values slowly, or press firmly to scroll rapidly.
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
REVERB
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
REVERB
8
TEMPO
13
The Clavinova has “32-note polyphony” which
means you can normally play up to 32 notes at once.
This number varies, however, according to the func-
tions being used, as shown in the chart below:
The Keyboard & Polyphony
Keyboard only 32 notes.
Keyboard only (dual) 16 notes.
Keyboard + rhythm 24 notes (rhythm uses 8).
Keyboard (dual) + rhythm 12 notes
Keyboard + ABC 12 notes (rhythm 8; ABC 12).
Keyboard (dual) + ABC 6 notes
● The number of available notes is further reduced if the performance memory or
a Disk Orchestra Collection disk is being played at the same time. Further varia-
tion occurs in the CVP-85A and CVP-83S with “1-layer” and “2-layer” voices:
the polyphony is halved with 2-layer voices. The CVP-87A additionally features
stereo voices. The following chart shows all stereo, 2-layer, and 1-layer voices
in the CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S.
No. Voice
CVP-87A CVP-85A CVP-83S
1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
3 E. PIANO
2 (velocity switch)
1 (layer) 1 (layer)
4 HARPSICHORD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
5 VIBES 2 (detune) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
6 GUITAR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
7 STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
8 ORGAN 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
9 CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
10 UPRIGHT BASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
11 E. BASS
2 (velocity switch)
1 (layer) 1 (layer)
12 DRUMS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
13 BRASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
14 POP BRASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
15 TRUMPET 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
16 MUTE TRUMPET 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
17 HORN 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
18 SAX 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
19 SAX SOFT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
20 CLARINET 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
21 OBOE 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
22 FLUTE 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
23 ACCORDION 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
24 HARMONICA 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
25 STRINGS SOFT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
26 VIOLIN 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
27 VIOLIN HARD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
28 FULL ORGAN 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
29 JAZZ ORGAN 1 2 (detune) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
30 SYNTH BRASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
No. Voice
CVP-87A CVP-85A CVP-83S
31 SYNTH WOOD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 2 (layer)
32 SYNTH STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
33 SYNTH CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
34 PIANO BRIGHT 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
35 PIANO SOFT 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
36 E. PIANO DX 2 (detune) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
37 SYNTH CRYSTAL 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
38 CELESTA 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
39 MARIMBA 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
40 FOLK GUITAR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
41 JAZZ GUITAR 1 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
42 JAZZ GUITAR 2 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
43 ROCK GUITAR 1 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
44 ROCK GUITAR 2 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
45 MUTE GUITAR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
46 BANJO 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
47 PIZZICATO 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
48 HARP 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
49 U. BASS SOFT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
50 E. BASS SOFT 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
51 E. BASS HEAVY 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
52 SYNTH BASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
53
TIMPANI & ORCH. HIT
1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
54 BASSOON 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
55
CHAMBER STRINGS
1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
56 JAZZ ORGAN 2 1 (layer) 2 (layer) 2 (layer)
57 ROCK GUITAR 3 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
58 COSMIC 1 2 (layer) 2 (layer) 2 (layer)
59 COSMIC 2 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 1 (layer)
60 COSMIC 3 2 (layer) 2 (layer) 2 (layer)
The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre
of notes played can be controlled according to how “hard” you play the keys.
The amount of variation available depends on the selected voice.
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RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
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REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
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MARCH
J.WALTZ
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COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
The CVP-83S and CVP-85A have two pedals
while the CVP-87A has three. These offer a range
of advanced expressive capabilities.
The Pedals
■Right Pedal (Damper Pedal)
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When the damper pedal is
pressed notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes.
NOTES
• While the CVP-85A and CVP-83S damper pedals are either on or off, the CVP-
87A damper pedal offers continuous damping control. On/off operation can also
be selected via the “Damper Pedal Mode” utility function (page 43).
CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S
CVP-87A CVP-85A/83S
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOSTENUTO
SOFT
■Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only)
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s) are held, those notes will
be sustained as long as the pedal is held (as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will
not be sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played “staccato.”
■Left Pedal (Multi-function)
The left pedal has a number of functions which can be selected using the
[LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION] button and indicators. Each time the [LEFT
PEDAL FUNCTION] button is pressed the next function on the LEFT PEDAL
function “list” is selected and the corresponding indicator will light.
Pressing the soft pedal subtly reduces the volume and slightly changes the tim-
bre of notes played. The SOFT function is automatically selected whenever the
POWER switch is turned on.
● Sostenuto (CVP-85A and CVP-83S) ......................................................................................................
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while
the note(s) are held, those notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is held (as if
the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will not be
sustained. This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes
are played “staccato.”
The left-pedal SOSTENUTO function cannot be selected while the SOLO
STYLEPLAY feature is operating.
● Soft...........................................................................................................................................................
● Start/Stop ................................................................................................................................................
The left pedal performs the same function as the panel [START/STOP] buttons.
For details on the START/STOP function, refer to the “Accompaniment” section
on page 18, 19.
CVP-83S/85A CVP-87A
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOSTENUTO
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
SOFT
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
● Solo Styleplay .........................................................................................................................................
For details on the SOLO STYLEPLAY function see “SOLO STYLEPLAY” on
page 25 (the SOLO STYLEPLAY pedal function can only be selected when the
SOLO STYLEPLAY feature is in use).
NOTES
• The damper, soft, and sostenuto pedal functions do not affect the DRUMS voice.
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RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
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SONG NUMBER
PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMATCOPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
RHYTHM
MASTER VOLUME
CHORD 1
CHORD 2
BASS
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
COSMIC
HALL 2
HALL 1
ROOM
SOLO STYLEPLAY
START/STOP
SOFT
REVERB AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
LEFT PEDAL
FUNCTION
VARIATION NORMAL
FILL TO VARIATION
INTRO/ENDING
START/STOP
AUTO BASS CHORD
SOLO
STYLEPLAY
SYNCHRO
START
FILL TO NORMAL
SINGLE FINGERFULL KEYBOARD FINGERED
PIANO E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT
ORGAN CHOIR
UPRIGHT
BASS
ELEC
BASS
DRUMS VOICE 13-60
TAP TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
TONE
METRONOME
BEAT
VOICE
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PHRASE
REPEAT
CHORD SEQUENCE
REC
FORMAT
COPY
PAUSE
F FREW
START/STOP
DISK ORCHESTRA / PERFORMANCE MEMORY
SONG
SELECT
RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR ORCH/3-10TR RHYTHM
/
MIN MAX
DEMO
POP 2
POP 1
DANCE
POP 1
16BEAT 1
ROCK’N’
SHUFFLE
SWING
BOOGIE
BIG BAND
SAMBA
BOSSA
RHUMBA
CHA-CHA
MARCH 6/8
MARCH
J.WALTZ
WALTZ
COUNTRY 1
STYLE
DANCE
POP 2
16BEAT 2
16BEAT
SHUFFLE
SLOW
ROCK
COUNTRY 2
DISK
STYLE 1
DISK
STYLE 2
JAZZ
BALLAD
DISK CONTROL
GUIDE
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
LAMP
CANCEL
Pan
Transposition
The Clavinova’s TRANSPOSE function makes it
possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or
down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six
semitones. “Transposing” the pitch of the Clavinova
keyboard makes it easier to play in difficult key signa-
tures, and you can simply match the pitch of the key-
board to the range of a singer or other instrumentalist.
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
-2
TEMPO
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
Each voice has a preset pan setting (indicated by “Pd”
on the TEMPO display) which is automatically set when
the power is first turned on.
NOTES
• The “
Pd
” keyboard scale pan default for some voices places the
treble-register sound to the right and the bass-register sound to the
left. Using a different PAN setting places the entire voice, low and high
notes included, at the same position.
• The DRUMS voice has a preset PAN setting which cannot be changed.
● The pan (stereo) position of the voice played on the key-
board can be adjusted by moving the RHYTHM volume
control while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button.
The pan position is shown on the TEMPO display, from
“PL6” for full left at the “MIN” control position, through
“PC” for center, to “Pr6” for full right at the “MAX”
control position. This can be used to produce a broader
ensemble sound with the Performance Memory multitrack
recording feature.
The pan settings are as follows:
Full
Left
Full
Right
Center
PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 P C Pr1 Pr2 Pr3 Pr4 Pr5 Pr6
(P d)
RHYTHM
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
MIN MAX
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
Display Transposition Display Transposition
-6 -6 semitones 0 Normal
-5 -5 semitones 1 +1 semitone
-4 -4 semitones 2 +2 semitones
-3 -3 semitones 3 +3 semitones
-2 -2 semitones 4 +4 semitones
-1 -1 semitone 5 +5 semitones
0 Normal 6 +6 semitones
NOTES
• Press the [
▲
] and [
▼
] buttons simultaneously while holding the [MIDI/
TRANSPOSE] button to restore normal keyboard pitch.
• Transpose is always set to Normal when the power is turned on.
• The TRANSPOSE function does not affect the DRUMS sound.
• The TEMPO [
▲
] and [
▼
] buttons allow two-speed scrolling: press
lightly to scroll through the values slowly, or press firmly to scroll rap-
idly.
• Notes below and above the original 88-key range of the Clavinova
sound one octave higher and lower, respectively.
● Use the TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the desired
degree of transposition while holding the [MIDI/TRANS-
POSE] button.
The amount of transposition selected is shown on the
TEMPO display as follows:
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Pitch control makes it possible to tune the Clavinova over a ±50-cent range (approximate) in
approximately 1.2-cent or 1-hertz intervals. A hundred “cents” equals one semitone, so the tuning
range provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over a range of approximately a semitone. Pitch
control is useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music.
Pitch Control
● Tuning Up................................................................................................................................................
ZTo tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously (A-1 and B-
1 are the two lowest white keys on the keyboard) and press any key between C3
and B3. Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is raised by approxi-
mately 1.2 cents, up to a maximum of about 50 cents above standard pitch. To
raise the pitch in 1-hertz increments press the TEMPO [▲] button instead of
the C3-B3 keys. The TEMPO [▼] button can also be used to tune down while
the A-1 and B-1 keys are held.
XRelease the A-1 and B-1 keys.
C
3
B
3
A
-1
B
-1
TEMPO
● To Restore Standard Pitch* ...................................................................................................................
ZTo restore standard pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1, A#-1, and B-1 keys si-
multaneously and press any key between C3 and B3, or simultaneously press
the TEMPO [▲] and [▼] buttons.
XRelease the A-1, A#-1, and B-1 keys.
* Standard pitch (A3 = 440 Hz) is automatically set whenever the POWER
switch is initially turned on.
NOTES
• The PITCH function does not affect the DRUMS sound.
• The TEMPO [
▲
] and [
▼
] buttons allow two-speed scrolling: press lightly to scroll
through the values slowly, or press firmly to scroll rapidly.
A
-1
B
-1
A#
-1
C
3
B
3
TEMPO
■The Pitch Display
Example:
The approximate pitch of A3 is shown on the TEMPO display in Hertz while
the pitch control function is in operation. The total display range is from
approximately 427 hertz (-50 cents) to 453 hertz (+50 cents).
The dots to the right of each figure in the display are used to provide a general
idea of fractional pitches.
442 442.0......442.24
4.42 442.25....442.49
44.2 442.5......442.74
442. 442.75....442.99
● Tuning Down...........................................................................................................................................
ZTo tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously and
press any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range is pressed the
pitch is lowered by approximately 1.2 cents, up to a maximum of about 50 cents
below standard pitch. To lower the pitch in 1-hertz increments press the
TEMPO [▼] button instead of the C3-B3 keys. The TEMPO [▲] button can
also be used to tune up while the A-1 and A#-1 keys are held.
XRelease the A-1 and A#-1 keys.
A
-1
A#
-1
C
3
B
3
TEMPO
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