Yamaha Clavinova CLP-880 User manual

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CLP-880/880M/880PE
Model ______________________________ __
Serial No. _______________ _

PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
~WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the' following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. inspected by qual ified Yamaha service personnel.
If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill
outlet Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
into any openings.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
have accumulated on it.
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by iI, immediately turn off the power
~CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy
objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over,
or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-con-
nector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause over-
heating in the outlet.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be
used for extended periods of lime, or during electrical storms.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the inter-
na components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,
radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect
proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might acciden-
tally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paintthinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do
not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• (For instruments with a key cover) Take care that the key cover does not
pinch your fingers, and do not insert a finger or hand in the key cover gap.
• (For instruments with a key cover) Never insert or drop paper or metallic or
other objects between the slits of the key cover and the keyboard. If this
happens, immediately turn off the power and remove the electric plug from
the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not place the instrument against a wall (allow at least 3 cm/one-inch
from the wall), since this can cause inadequate air circulation, and possi-
bly result in the instrument overheating.
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly pro-
cess. Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might
result in damage to the instrument or even injury.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or un-
comfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physi-
cian.
.USING THE BENCH (if included)
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or
step-ladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• (For height-adjustable benches) Do not attempt to adjust the bench height
while sitting on the bench, since this can cause excessive force to be im-
posed on the adjustment mechanism, possibly resulting in damage to the
mechanism or even injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten
them periodically using the included tool.
• On the CLP-880PE, gently remove dust and dirt with a soft cloth. Do not wipe
too hard since small particles of dirt can scratch the instrument's finish.
• On the CLP-880PE, bumping the surface of the instrument with metal, porce-
lain, or other hard objects can cause the finish to crack or peel. Use caution.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do
not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
.SAVING USER DATA
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3,
in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or
user operating error.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use Of modi-

Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Your Clavinova is afine musical instrument that employs
advanced
Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of
musical pleasure.
• Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices offers unmatched realism and expressive
power, while the AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich,
realistic reproductions of all other voices.
• Piano-like
touch response -adjustable in 4 stages -provides extensive expressive
control
and outstanding playability.
• Dual mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously.
• Split
mode (CLP-880/860) allows different voices to be played by the left and right
hands.
• On the CLP-880/860, damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for the piano
voices, simulating
the string and sound-board resonance of acoustic pianos.
'. Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice.
• 2-track digital recorder
lets you record and play back anything you play on the key-
board.
•
MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range
of advanced MIDI music systems.
• Built-in computer interface for direct connection
to personal computers running ad-
vanced music software.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova's perfonnance potential and features, we urge you to read
this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
* The models CLP-880M, CLP-880PE and CLP-860M will be referred t6 as the CLP-880 and CLP-860 in this
Owner's Manual.
Included Accessories
• Owner's Manual
• Bench (included or optional depending
on locale)
• Dust Cover (CLP-820S only)

Contents
The Control Panel .......................................................... 6
Key Cover & Music Stand .............................................. 8
Connections ................................................................. 10
Selecting & Playing Voices ........................................... 11
Playing the Demonstration Tunes ................................ 12
• Voice Demo..............................................................12
• Piano Song ..............................................................13
• Piano Song A-B Repeat .......................................... 14
• Piano Song Part Cancel ......................................... 15
• Synchro Start.....................................................15
• Left Pedal Start/Stop .........................................
15
The Dual Mode ............................................................ 16
• Other Dual Mode- Functions............................... 16
The Split Mode (CLP-880/860) ........................................ 17
• Selecting the Right and Left Voices ................... 17
• Setting the Split Point ........................................
17
• Other Split Mode Functions ............................... 17
Reverb ............................. : .......................................... 18
• Adjusting Reverb Depth ..................................... 18
The Effect (CLP-880/860/840) .......................................... 19
• Adjusting Effect Depth .......................................19
Brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) ........................................... 19
The Pedals ................................................................... 20
• Damper (Right) Pedal ........................................20
• Sostenuto (Center) Pedal
(except for CLP·820S) ..... 20
• Soft (Left) Pedal.................................................20
Touch Sensitivity ......................................................... 21
Transposition ............................................................... 21
Tuning ......................................................................... 22
• Tuning
Up ..........................................................22
• Tuning Down......................................................22
•
To Restore Standard Pitch .................................22
The Metronome & Tempo Control ................................ 23
• The Metronome .......................................................23
• MetronomeTime Signature ...............................23
• Metronome Volume Function.............................23
• Tempo Control .........................................................23
Using the Recorder ...................................................... 24
• Recording ................................................................24
• Changing the Initial Settings ..............................25
• Erasing a Single Track.......................................25
• Playback ..................................................................26
• Synchro Start .....................................................26
• Left Pedal Start/Stop .........................................26
The Function Mode ...................................................... 27
•
To Select a Function ........................................27
• F1: Tuning ................................................................28
• F2: Scale ..................................................................28
F2.1 : Scale ...........................................................28
F2.2: Base Note ...................................................28
• F3: Dual Mode Functions .......................................29
F3.1 : Dual Balance...............................................29
F3.4: 2nd Voice Octave Shift................................ 29
F3.5: 1
st Voice Effect Depth (CLP-880/860/840) ........ 30
F3.6: 2nd Voice Effect Depth (CLP·880/860/840)
....... 30
F3.5: Reset
(CLP·820/B20S) ..................................... 30
F3.7: Reset (CLp·880/860/840)
.................................. 30
• F4: CLP-880/860 Split Mode Functions................. 30
F4.1: Split Point....................................................30
F4.2: Split Balance ...............................................30
F4.3: Right Voice Octave Shift .............................
31
F4.4: Left Voice Octave Shift................................ 31
F4.5: Right Voice Effect Depth ............................. 31
F4.6: Left Voice Effect Depth ...............................
31
F4.7: Damper Range............................................ 31
F4.8: Reset...........................................................
31
• F4: CLP-840/820/820S Left Pedal Mode ................ 32
• F5: CLP-880/860 Pedal Functions ......................... 32
F5.1: Left Pedal Mode..........................................32
F5.2: Damper Mode .............................................32
F5.3: Soundboard Depth ......................................32
• F5: CLP-840/820/820S Metronome Volume........... 33
• F6: CLP-880/860 Metronome Volume ....................33
• F6: Clp·840/820/820S Piano Song Part Cancel Volume .. 33
• F7: CLp·880/B60 Piano Song Part Cancel Volume ....... 33
• F7: CLP-840/820/820S MIDI Functions ..................34
• F8: CLP-880/B60 MIDI Functions ........................... 34
• A Brief Introduction to MIDI ................................34
F7.1/F8.1 : MIDI Transmit Channel Selection ....... 34
F7.2/F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection ........34
F7.3/F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF ........................35
F7A/F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF ..................35
F7.5/F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF ....................36
F7.6/F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose ....................36
F7.7/F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit......................... 36
F7.8/F8.8: Bulk Data Dump..................................36
• F8: CLP-840/820/820S Backup Functions.............37
• F9: CLP-880/860 Backup Functions ......................37
F8.1!F9.1 : Voice ...................................................37
F8.2/F9.2: MIDI ....................................................37
F8.3/F9.3: Tuning .................................................37
F8.4/F9A: Pedal ...................................................37
Connecting to a Personal Computer ............................. 38
•
Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer .... 38
• Connecting
to an IBM·PC/AT Series Computer ........39
Factory Preset Recall ........... : ...................................... 40
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 40
Options & Expander Modules ...................................... 40
Demo and Piano Song List...............................................;41
Factory Setting List............................................................ 42
MIDI Data Format................................................................43
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................47
CLP-880: Keyboard Stand Assembly ...............................48
CLP-860/840/820: Keyboard Stand Assembly ................. 56

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PHONES Jacks (Bottom panel) (See page 10)
o[POWER] Switch
Press the
[POWER] switch once to turn the
power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF.
When the power
is initially turned ON, a voice
selector LED will light, and the power indicator
located below the left end
of the keyboard will light
(except for CLP-820S).
8 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The
[MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the
volume (level)
of sound produced by the
Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. The
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phone volume when a pair of headphones is plugged
into the PHONES jack (page
lO).
8 [BRILLIANCE] Control (CLP-880/860/840)
The [BRILLIANCE] Control adjusts the tonality
or "timbre" of the output sound from a mellow tone
to a bright tone.
o[DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you
can select playback
of different demonstration
sequences for each
of the Clavinova's voices. See
page 12 for details.

The Control Panel
tt[TRANSPOSE] Button
The [TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the
Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the
pitch
of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone
intervals).
o[REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of
digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth
and expressive power. See page
18 for details.
8 [EFFECT] Button (CLP-880/860/840)
This button selects a number of effects which can
give your sound greater depth and animation.
8 [TOUCH] Button
The [TOUCH] button makes it easy to adjust the
touch response
of the Clavinova to match your
playing style. See page
21 for details.
oVoice Selectors & [VARIATION] Button
Simply press any of the voice selectors to select
the corresponding voice. The voice selector
LED
will light to indicate which voice is currently se-
lected. Press the [VARIATION] button so that its
indicator lights to select a variation
of the currently
selected voice.
There is also a dual mode in which two voices
can be played simultaneously across the full range
of
the keyboard (see page 16 for details), and a split
mode on the CLP-880/860 which allows different
voices to be played by the left and right hands (see
page 17 for details).
(i) [SPLIT] Button (CLP-880/860)
Engages the split mode, in which different voices
can be played on the left- and right-hand sections
of
the keyboard. See page 17 for details.
CD [METRONOME] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The
[TEMPO T / A] buttons, below, are used to set the
tempo
of the metronome sound. The [-/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons are used to change the time signature
(beat)
of the metronome if used while the [MET·
RONOME] button is held page 23.
o[TEMPO T/A] (FUNCTION .... 1...) Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the metronome
function
as well as the playback tempo of the re-
corder function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280
beats per minute -page 23. These same buttons are
also used to select functions -page 27.
fi) [FUNCTION] Button
This button accesses a range of utility functions
including the MIDI functions that significantly
enhance versatility and playability. See page 27 for
details.
(D [PIANO SONG] Button
'This button enters the Piano Song Mode. While
in this mode you can use the [SONG
SELECT TI
A] buttons to select from 50 songs.
e [SONG SELECT T/A] (-/NO, +/YES) Buttons
These buttons select a piano song number for
playback, and are also used to adjust a range
of other
parameters (Le. their
"-/NO" and "+/YES" func-
tions).
t@ RECORDER [START/STOP] and [REC] But-
tons
These buttons control the Clavinova's recorder,
letting you record and play backjust about anything
you play on the keyboard.
oRECORDER ['1] and [2] Buttons
The Clavinova has a 2-track recorder, and these
buttons are used to select the track(s) to be recorded
or played back. See page 24 for details.
~ Pedals
The soft (left), sostenuto (center) and damper
(right) pedals (soft/sostenuto [left] and damper
[right] in the case
of the CLP-820S) provide a range
of expressive control capabilities similar to the pedal
functions on an acoustic piano. See page 20 for
details.
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To open the key cover:
Gently lift the cover until it is fully open.
To close the key cover:
Gently lower the cover over the keys.
Be careful to avoid catching your
fingers when opening or closing
the cover.
II CLP-860/840/820 ...........................................................
To open the key cover:
DLift the cover slightly (not too much).
Be careful
to avoid catching your
~ Slide the cover open.
fingers when opening
or closing
the cover.
To close the key cover:
D Slide the cover toward you.
~ Gently lower the cover overthe keys.
UCAUTlONI
• Hold the coverwith both hands when moving it, anddo not release It until it is fully opened or
closed. Be careful to avoidcatching fingers (yours or others) between the cover and main unit.
•
Do not place objects on top of the key cover. Smallobjects placedon the key covermay fall inside
the main unitwhen the cover
is opened and may not beable to be removed. This could cause
electric shock, shortCircuit, fire
or otherserious damage to the instrument.

Key Cover & Music Stand'
To raise the music stand:
oPull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go.
~ Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the right on the rear
of the music stand.
81 Lowerthe music stand so that it rests on the metal supports.
As shown in the illustration, the angle
of the music stand can be set in one
of three positions, according to the position of the metal supports. Set the left
and right metal supports to the same position.
To lower the music stand:
oPull the music stand toward yourself as far as it will go.
~ Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the stand).
81 Gently lower the music stand backward until it is all the way down.
• Do not try to use the musicstand in a half-raisedposition.
When lowering the stand,
do not release your hands from the music stand
until it is aI/ the way down.

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Connections
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AUXIN
R···········l./t.+R These jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator module
such as the Yamaha DOU-lO Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from
the external tone generator module are connected to the AUX
IN L/L+R
and R jacks, allowing the sound
of the tone generator to be reproduced via
the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. A line-level mono
source can be connected to the L/L+R jack.
~ NOTE 1 • The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is controlled by the Clavinova's volume
and brilliance (CLP-88018601840) controls. Reverb and effect (CLP-88018601
840) functions will have no affect.
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AUXOUT • The input Signal from the
AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks.
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f} AUX OUT LlL+R and R Jacks
The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the Clavinova for
connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console,
PA system, orrecording
equipment.
If you will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural sound
o
o o o system, use only the L/L+Rjack. When a plug is inserted into the L/L+R jack
Stereo System
only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined anddelivered via the
L/
L+Rjack so you don't lose any of the Clavinova's sound.
~ NOTE 1 • The AUX OUT jacksignal must never be returned to the AUX IN jacks, either
directly
or through externalequipment.
• The
AUX OUT jacksignal is not controlled by the Clavinova's volume control.
Use the volume control
on the externalaudio equipment to adjust the level.
tl PEDAL Jack
This terminal is for connecting the pedal cord from the pedal box (refer
to the "Keyboard StandAssembly"
on pages 48-67).
MIDI
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e MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI
device (such as the DOU-IO Disk Orchestra Unit) which can be used to
control the Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any data
received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing "chaining"
of several MIDI
Tone Generator instruments or other devices. The MIDI
OUT connector transmits MIDI
data generated by the Clavinova (e.g. note and velocity data produced by
playing the Clavinova keyboard).
More details on MIDI are given
in "MIDI Functions" on page 34.
HOST SELECT TOHCST
M,b?~l r~Jac
oTO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
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This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a personal
computer for sequencing and other music applications -without the need
for a separate MIDI interface. See page 38 for details.
Personal Computer
o© • PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel)
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for
private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is auto-
matically shut off when a pair
of headphones is plugged into either of the

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Turn Power On ................................................................................................. .
After making sure that the Clavinova's AC cord is properly plugged
into the Clavinova itselfand plugged into a convenient
AC wall outlet,
press the
[POWER] switch located to the right of the keyboard to tum
the power ON. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match
the pin configuration
of the AC wall outlets in your area.
When the power is turned ON, one
of the voice selector LEDs will
light, and the power indicator located below the left end
of the key-
board will light (except for CLP-820S).
Set the Volume ................................................................................................. .
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about halfway
between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. Then, when you start playing,
re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable
listening level.
Select aVoice .................................................................................................... .
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors. Use
the [VARIATION] button to select a variation
of the current voice, as
required.
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VARIATION
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Play ............................................................................................................................... .
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.
Add Effects As Required ..................................................................... ..
You can add or change reverb, effects (CLP-880/860/840) and
brilliance (CLP-880/860/840) as desired by using the [REVERB]
button (page 18),
[EFFECT] button (page 19) and the [BRIL-
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Demonstration tunes are provided that effectively demonstrate each of the
Clavinova's voices. There are also 50 piano songs that you can play individually,
all
in sequence, or in random order. Here's how you can select and play the
demo tunes.
Ilil NOTE 1 • The demo or piano song mode cannot be engaged while the recorder (page 24) is in use.
• No MIDI reception occurs in the demo/piano song mode.
•
The demo/piano song data is not transmitted via the MIDI connectors.
*See page 41 for a complete listing of the demo tunes and piano songs.
fEngage the Demo Mode
....................................................................... ..
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode -the voice
selector indicators
will flash in sequence.
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Press one of the voice selectors to start playback of all songs starting
from the corresponding voice demo tune -featuring the voice nor-
mally selected
by that voice selector button. (If you press the [START/
STOP] button instead of a voice selector button, the GRAND PIANO
demo tune will begin playback.) The indicator
of the selected voice
selector button will flash during playback, and
"- --" will appear on the
LED display.
You can start playback of any other voice demo tune
during playback by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector.
You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP]
button
or the voice selector of the currently playing demo.
Ilil NOTE 1 • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume and the
[BRILLIANCE] control (CLP-880/860/840) to adjust the brilliance (page
19).
l.I Exit From the Demo Mode ................................................................. ..
Press the [DEMO] button to exit from the demo mode and return to
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Press the [PIANO SONG] button to engage the piano song mode -
the [PIANO SONG], [1] and [2] indicators will light.
Playa Piano Song ........................................................................................ .
To play any of the 50 piano songs provided, use the [SONG SE-
LECT T 1.6..] buttons to select the number of the tune you want to play
(the number will appear on the LED display), then press the [START/
STOP] button. Playback will stop automatically when playback
of the
selected piano song has fmished.
Select
"R LL" instead of a number to play all piano songs in se-
quence,
or select .or n d" to continuously play all piano songs in ran-
dom order. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback.
~ NOTE 1 • Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
• You can use the [TEMPO "'I"'] buttons to adjust the playback tempo as
required. This produces a relative tempo variation, with a range from "-
50" through u_ - _n to "50" at maximum; the range will differ depending on
the selected song.
• The default tempo"· -" is automaticallyselected whenever a newpiano
song
is selected, or playback of anewpiano song begins during "RL L "or
"rnd" playback.
• You can play the keyboard along with the piano song playback. The voice
playing on the keyboard can be changed.
• You can change the Brilliance control (CLP-88018601840) and Reverb
type that is applied to the voice you play on the keyboard and for the
piano song playback, You can change the Effect type (CLP-88018601840)
and Touch sensitivity that is applied to the voice you play on the key-
board. When a newpiano song is selectedor a newpiano song is
automatically started in continuous play, the HALL 1 reverb type will
automaticallybe selected,
!IExit From the Piano Song Mode ....... m ........................................ ..
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Press the [PIANO SONG] button to exit from the piano song mode,
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TheA-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a
specified phrase within a piano song. Combined with the Part Cancel
function described below, this provides an excellent way to practice
difficult phrases.
1 Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase ............................. .
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Select and playa piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at
the beginning
of the phrase you want to repeat. This sets the "A" point
("R - " will appear on the display).
To set the "A" point at the very beginning of the song, press the
[FUNCTION] button before starting playback.
2 Specify the End (B) of the Phrase ............................................. ..
PUNCTION
Press the [FUNCTION] button a second time at the end of the
[R
b]
phrase. This sets the
"B" point ("R - b" will appear on the display). At
this point repeat playback will begin between the specified A and B
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points.
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Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playback while retaining
the specified A and B points. A-B repeat playback will resume
if the
[START/STOP] button is then pressed again.
To cancel theA and B points press the [FUNCTION] button once.
C!l NOTE 1 • The A and Bpoints are automatically canceled when a new song is
selected.
•
The A-B Repeat function cannot be used during "RL L "or ':'- rid" play-
back.

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The 50 piano songs have separate left- and right-hand parts that can
be turned on and off
as required so you can practice the corresponding
part
on the keyboard. The right-hand part is played by the recorder'S U-1
track, and the left-hand part is played by recorder's [2] track. (Some of
the songs are arrangements for four-hands, tracks [1] and [2] corre-
spond to primo and secondo parts
of the arrangement.)
1 Turn the Desired Part Off
..................................................................... .
Press the RECORDER [1] or [2] button to tum the corresponding
part off-the corresponding indicator will go out (these buttons
alternately toggle the corresponding part on and off).
~ NOTE I . The parts can be turned on or offeven during playback.
•
The Piano Song Part Cancel function cannot be used during '\9L L "or
'\- rid" playback,
•
The "Piano Song Part Cancel Volume" function describedon page 33 can
be used to set the canceledpartso that it plays at a volume from "0" (no
sound) to "20", The defaultsetting is "5".
• Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a newsong is selected.
D Synchro Start ..................................................................................................... .
When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the se-
lected piano song will begin automatically as soon
as you start playing
on the keyboard.
To engage the Synchro Start function press the [START/STOP]
button while holding the part button corresponding to the part which is
ON. A 'dot will appear in the lower right comer of the display. (Repeat
the previous operation to disengage the Syncro Start function.)
Playback will then start as soon as you begin playing on the key-
board.
~ NOTE I . If you hold a track button which is OFFwhile pressing the [START/STOP]
button, that track willbe turned ON and
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engaged.

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The dual mode makes it possible to play two voices sim.ultaneously across
the entire range of the keyboard.
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Voice numbering priority
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To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the
same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). 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 selector.
According to the voice numbering priority
as shown in the diagram
on the left, lower valued voice numbers will be designate.!i,as the 1st
Voice (the other voice will be designated
as the 2nd Voice).
The [STRINGS] [VARIATION] voice has a slow attack. This
voice can sometimes be used with another voice in the Dual Mode to
produce a better "blend".
IilU NOTE I . The dual and split modes (CLP-8801860) cannot be engaged at the same
time.
• The [VARIATION] button indicator will light
if the variation is engaged for
either
or both of the dual-mode voices. While the dual mode is engaged
the [VARIATION] button can be used to turn the variation for both voices
on or off. To use the variation for only one of the voices the setting must
be made prior to engaging the dual mode.
•
[EFFECT] in the Dual Mode
Depending upon the conditions one effect type will take priority over the
other. Depth will
be decided according to the depth default value of the
voice combination. However, using function F3 (see
page 29) you can
change the depth value for each voice as
you like.
Effect depth setting via the
panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-INa] or [+1
YES] buttons while holding the [EFFECT] button -see page 19) will be
applied to the 1 st Voice only.
•
[REVERB] in the Dual Mode
The reverb type assigned to the 1st Voice will take priority over the other.
(If the reverb is
set to OFF, the 2nd Voice's reverb type will be in affect.)
Reverb depth setting via the
panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-INa] or [+1
YES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button -see page 18) will be
applied to the 1 st Voice only.
D Other Dual Mode Functions .............................................................. .
The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of other
dual-mode functions, listed below. See the corresponding pages for
details.
• Dual Balance ................................................. 29
• Dual Detune .................................................. 29
• 1st Voice Octave Shift ................................... 29
• 2nd Voice Octave Shift .................................. 29
• 1st Voice Effect Depth ................................... 30
• 2nd Voice Effect Depth .................................. 30
• Reset ............................................................. 30

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I The split mode makes it possible to play two different voices on the keyboard
one with the left hand and another with the right hand. The Left Voice is
played
on all keys to the left of (and including) a specified "split pgint" key, while
the Right Voice is played
on all keys to the right of the split point key.
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A-1 B~-1
C2 F~2
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o "fi" is indicated with an upper u-",
To activate the split mode simply press the [SPLIT] button so thats
indicator lights. The split mode
can be turned off at any time by pressing the
[SPLIT] button again so that its indicator goes out.
[jj]l,l] NOTE 1 • The dual and split modes cannot be engaged at the same time.
o Selecting the Right and Left Voices .................................................. ..
The voice that was selected before the split mode was engaged becomes
the RightVoice in the split mode. (The Right Voice can also be changed while
in the split mode, by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector.)
To select a LeftVoice press the corresponding voice selector while
holding the
[SPLIT] button (default: [BASS]). The indicator of the Left
Voice selector will light while
the [SPLIT] button is pressed, then only the
RightVoice selector
and [SPLIT] button indicators will remain lit.
~ NOTE 1 • The variation can be individually tumed on and off for the splitmode voices.
Normally the voice indicator
of the Right Voice lights in the splitmode. The
[VARIATION] can
be used to turn the variation for the Right Voice on or offas
required. While the [SPLIT] button is held, however, the voice indicator
of the
Left Voice lights,
and in this state the [VARIATION] button can be used to turn
the variation for the Left Voice on
or off as required.
• [EFFECT] in the Split Mode
Depending upon the conditions, one effect type will take priorityover the other.
Depth will
be decided according to the depth default value of the voice
combination. However, using function F4 (see page 30) you can change the
depth value for each voice
as you like.
Effect depth setting via the panel controls (i.e. pressing the [-INO]
or [+IYES]
buttons while holding the [EFFECT]button -see page 19) will be applied to
the Right Voice
only.
• [REVERB] In the Split Mode
The reverb type assigned to the Right Voice will take priority over the other. (It
the reverb is set to OFF, the Left Voices reverb type will be in affect.)
Reverb depth setting via the panelcontrols (i.e. pressing the [-INO]
or [+lYES]
buttons while holding the [REVERB] button-see page 18) will be applied to
the Right Voice
only.
o Setting the Split Point ........................................................................................ .
The split point is initially set at the F#2 key by default. You can change
the split point to any otherkey by pressing the key while holding the
[SPLIT] button (the name of the current split-point key appears on the LED
display while the [SPLIT] button is held). The split point can also be set via
the Function
mode (see below).
o Other Split Mode Functions ....................................................................... ..
The Clavinova Function mode provides access to a number of other
split-mode functions, listed below.
See the corresponding pages for details.
o Split Point ...................................................... 30
• Split Balance ................................................. 30
• Right Voice Octave Shift ...............................
31
• Left Voice Octave Shift .................................. 31
• Right Voice Effect Depth ............................... 31
• Left Voice Effect Depth .................................. 31

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Reverb
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The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can
use for extra depth and expressive power.
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o HALL 2
o STAGE
To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times
until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indica-
tors light in sequence each time the [REVERB] button is pressed). No
reverb is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No reverb effect is selected when no REVERB indicator is lit. .
ROOM
This setting add a continuous reverb effect to the sound that is similar
to the type of acoustic reverberation you would hear in a room.
HALL 1
For a "bigger" reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a small-size concert hall.
HALL 2
For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect
simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
STAGE
A simulation of the type of reverb produced in a stage environment.
CE NOTE 1•The default reverb type (including OFF) and depth settings are different
foreach voice.
o Adjusting Reverb Depth ........................................................................ .
Adjust the reverb depth for the selected voice by using the [-/NO]
and [+iYES] buttons while holding the [REVERB] button. The depth
range
is from 0 through 20 (the current depth setting appears on the
LED display while the
[REVERB] button is held). A setting of "0"
produces no effect, while a setting of "20" produces maximum reverb
depth. Press the
[-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously while
holding the
[REVERB] button to recall the default setting for the
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The Effect (CLP-880/860/840)
The [EFFECT] button allows you to select one of the effects that can give
your sound greater depth and animation.
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To select an effect type press the [EFFECT] button a few times
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until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indica-
GSVMPHONIC
o TREMOLO
tors light in sequence each time the
[EFFECT] button is pressed). No
o DELAY
effect is produced when all indicators are off.
OFF
No effect is selected when no EFFECT indicator is lit.
CHORUS
Shimmering, broadening effect
SYMPHONIC
Adds a deep, symphonic backdrop
TREMOLO
Tremolo effect
DELAY
Echo effect
rEm NOTE) • The default effect type (including OFF) and depth settings are different for
each voice.
6JJ Adjusting Effect Depth ..................................................... : ...................... .
Effect depth can be individually adjusted for the selected voice by
using the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons while holding the
[EFFECT]
button. The depth range is from 0 through 20 (the current depth setting
appears on the LED display while the
[EFFECT] button is held). A
setting
of "0" produces no effect, while a setting of "20" produces
maximum effect depth. Press the
[-IN 0] and [+/YES] buttons simulta-
neously while holding the
[EFFECT] button to recall the default
setting for the current voice (the default depth settings are different for
each voice).
Brilliance (CLP-880 /860/840)
I This control can be used to change the tonality or "timbre" of the sound
output. The control range is from MELLOW to BRIGHT.
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For a brighter or "sharper" tone, slide the control towards the
BRIGHT position. For a "rounder" more mellow tone, slide the control
towards the MELLOW position.
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The Pedals
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I The CLP-820S has two and other models have three foot pedals that
produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced
by the
pedals
on an acoustic piano.
CLP·880/860/840/820
Soft pedal
Damper pedal
Sostenuto pedal
CLP·820S
Damper pedal
Soft/Sostenuto pedal
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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.
On the CLP-880/860, when GRAND PIANO, CLASSICAL PI-
ANO,
or JAZZ PIANO is selected the damper pedal also produces a
special "resonance" that simulates the ring of the strings and the sound
board
of an acoustic piano.
The CLP-880/860 damper pedal additionally features continuous
damping. This allows you to create shorter effects by pressing the
damper pedal down only part
of the way.
~~ • On the CLP·8801860, soundboard depth anddamperpedal mode (switchl
continuous) settings
can be changed using the "Pedal Functions" (page
32) in the function mode.
Sostenuto (Center) Pedal (except for CLP-820S) .................... .
If you playa 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
ifthe 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."
IEm NOTE 1 • Organ andstring voices will continue to sound for as long as the soste-
nuto pedal is depressed.
o Soft (left) Pedal ....................... , ..................................................................... ..
The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of
notes played while the pedal is pressed. The soft pedal will not affect
notes which are already playing when
it is pressed.
The left pedal can also be assigned to song start/stop operation (or
sostenuto in the case
of the CLP-820S) via the "Left Pedal Mode"
described on page 32.