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CLP-295GP
OWNER'S MANUAL
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS„ on pages 3-4.
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. Make sure that the
voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially s
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Introduction SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non- products may have either labels similar to the graphics rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these place. The average life span of this type of battery is graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these approximately five years. When replacement becomes graphics appears on this page. Please obse
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual 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: Power supply/Power cord Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required • Do not expose
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Connections Using the bench (If included) • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the • Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all over. components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the • Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step- volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually rai
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Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-295GP. In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference. About this Owner’s Manual and Data List This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.” Also, a separate “Data List” is provided. Introduction: Please read this section first. In the “Application Index
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Introduction Table of contents Introduction.......................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 About this Owner’s Manual and Data List .................................................................................................................... 5 Included Accessories .................................................................
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Making folders in the USB storage device ... [MakeDir] ............................................................................................ 54 Formatting a USB storage device ... [Format]............................................................................................................. 54 Automatically selecting a song in storage media ... [SongAutoOpen]....................................................................... 55 Changing the type of characters on screen ... [Char
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Introduction Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Listening Listening to demo songs...............................................“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 20 “Playing the 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 22 Listening to demo songs with different voices ............“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 20 Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Piano” ............. “Playing the 50 Piano Pres
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Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Settings Making detailed settings for recording and playback .................................. “Detailed settings for recording and playback [FILE/SONG SETTING]” on page 73 Making detailed settings for the metronome ......................................... “Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]” on page 76 Making detailed settings for the voices ....................
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Introduction Panel Controls and Terminals The Yamaha CLP-295GP Clavinova offers unmatched sonic realism and exceptionally natural grand-piano type play- ability, and features Yamaha’s original AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling technology for rich, authentic, musical voices. The special Natural Wood keyboard uses real wood white keys, to reproduce as closely as possible the experience of playing an actual acoustic grand piano. Thanks to these two keyboard types, you can use performance techniques pr
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Panel Controls and Terminals 1 [POWER] switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16 º BRILLIANCE [MELLOW][BRIGHT] buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 29 2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial . . . . . . . . . page 17 For adjusting the brightness of the sound. Adjust the volume level using this dial. ¡ [iAFC SETTING] button . . . . . . pages 69, 83 3 [SONG BALANCE] slider . . . . . . . . . page 44 When iAFC is engaged, the Clavinova will sound deeper, This lets you adjust the
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Introduction Introduction to the Controls This instrument has many buttons and controls—so many that you may feel overwhelmed at first. However, once you understand the basic operations, you’ll find the instrument is very easy to use. Press the button corresponding to the function you want to use. The buttons are the means of entrance to the functions. For example, when you want to change a voice, you simply press one of the voice group buttons on the right of the panel, or when you want to list
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Introduction to the Controls ■ To reset the values or parameters, press the [–][+] buttons simultaneously. If you’ve changed the parameter values or settings, you may wan to reset them to their normal condition. To do this, simply press the [–][+] buttons simultaneously. A B NO YES MetronomeVolume 100 C D The TEMPO and BRILLIANCE buttons are the same shape as the A [–][+] – D [–][+] buttons. You can reset the related values or parameters by simultaneously pressin
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Introduction Before Using the Clavinova About the key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover: Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especia
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About the Lid One long stay and one short stay are provided on the lid. Use one of them to open the lid to the desired angle. Longer stay Shorter stay NOTE For the longer stay, use the inner recess, and for the shorter stay, use the outer recess to support the lid. To open the lid: 1 1. Raise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard end of the instrument). 2 2. Raise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the stay fits into the recess in the lid. To
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Introduction Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on 1. Connect the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area. 1-1 1-2 (The shape of plug differs depending on locale.) (bottom surface) WARNING! Make sure your CLP-295GP is rated for the AC voltage sup
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Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD. CONTRAST A B TERMINOLOGY Use this knob. CONTRAST: NO YES difference between EXIT brightness and darkness C D Setting the volume To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial located at the left of the panel. Play the keyboard to actually produce sound while you adjust the volume. TERMINOLOGY The level The level CAUTION decr
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Introduction Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment The CLP-295GP features an iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) effect. This produces sound from the speaker located on the bottom face of the Clavinova, enhancing the reverberation and spaciousness of the sound when you open the lid with the longer stay. (page 15) In order to optimize the iAFC effect, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 83) 18 CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual
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Basic Operation Listening to the Demonstration Tunes For each voice group, the Clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the character of the voices. This section explains how to listen to the demo songs for the voice groups listed below. Demonstration tunes Voice group Tunes Composer GRAND PIANO1 “Eintritt” Waldszenen Op. 82 R.Schumann HARPSICHORD Gavotte J.S.Bach The demonstration pieces listed above are short rearranged excerpts the original compositions. All other songs are original
