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  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: 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.
  • Page 3 The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. 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.
  • Page 4 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

  • Page 5: Data List

    Gakkigaku Shiryokan (Collection for Organolgy), Kunitachi College of Music. • The following instruments, shown in the displays of the CVP-305/303/301, are on display at the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instru- ments: balafon, gender, kalimba, kanoon, santur, gamelan gong, harp, hand bell, bagpipe, banjo, carillon, mandolin, oud, pan flute, pungi, rabab, shanai, sitar, steel drum, and tambra.
  • Page 6 Accessories Guide to Yamaha Online Member Product User Registration “50 greats for the Piano” Music Book Owner’s Manual Data List The following items may be included or optional, depending on your locale: Floppy Disk Drive SmartMedia card Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Welcome to the Wonderful Musical World of the Clavinova CVP! ... 10 Panel Controls ... 12 Playing the Keyboard ... 14 Setting Up the Clavinova ... 16 Music Rest ... 16 Sheet Music Braces ... 17 Using Headphones ...
  • Page 8 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles ...97 Style Characteristics ... 97 Selecting a Chord Fingering Type ... 97 Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style ...98 Style Playback-related Settings ... 100 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) ...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Appendix Troubleshooting ... 197 CVP-305: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 202 CVP-303: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 204 CVP-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 206 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Included/Optional) ... 208 Specifications ... 209 Index ... 211 Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operation...

  • Page 10: Welcome To The Wonderful Musical World Of The Clavinova Cvp

    Use the Style playback features to automatically produce full backing parts and accompa- niment, while you play melodies on top. It’s like having an expert ensemble playing behind you. Select an accompaniment Style—such as pop, jazz, Latin, etc.—and let the Clavinova be your backing band! CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual PIANO ORGAN FLUTES SONG...
  • Page 11 Expand Your Song Collection Internet Direct Connection ... page 166 The Clavinova also connects directly to the Internet, letting you download Song data from special websites, and save them to internal memory or a SmartMedia card. SCORE CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Panel Controls

    I [REC] button ... P. 41 J [STOP] button... P. 35 K [PLAY/PAUSE] button ... P. 35 L [REW]/[FF] buttons... P. 128 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual STYLE CONTROL M [ACMP ON/OFF] button... P. 45 N [OTS LINK] button ... P. 50 O [AUTO FILL IN] button...
  • Page 13 Sostenuto pedal ... P. 29 w Damper pedal... P. 29 x Keyboard guide lamps ... P. 38 For information on the jacks and connectors located on the bottom left of the instrument, see page 180. CVP-301 CVP-305/303 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Playing The Keyboard

    fire or other serious damage to the instrument. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Connecting the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavi- nova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper AC outlet on the wall.
  • Page 15 Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. CVP-305/303 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when closing the cover. CVP-301 CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when closing the cover. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Clavinova

    2 Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the music rest). 3 Gently lower the music rest backward until it is all the way down. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual rest. CVP-305/303 CVP-305/303...

  • Page 17: Sheet Music Braces

    CVP-305/303 INPUT MIC. MIC. LINE PHONES VOLUME LINE IN CVP-301 Sheet Music Braces CAUTION Do not listen with the head- phones at high volume for long periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language This determines the language used in the display for messages, file names, and character input. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual CVP-305/303 Outputting sound from the speaker while headphones are con- nected 1 Call up the operation display.

  • Page 19: Display Settings

    Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] CONFIG 2 Press the [2 π † ] button to adjust the brightness of the display. π † π † π † Display Settings CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that first appears when the power is turned on). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] OWNER Press the [I] (OWNER NAME) button and call up the Owner Name dis- play.

  • Page 21: Handling The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd) And Floppy Disks

    • To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially-avail- able dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer about the avail- ability of proper headcleaning disks. About Floppy Disks Handle floppy disks with care, and fol-...

  • Page 22: Handling Smartmedia

    CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual *Memory Cards • CVP-301: Before removing the SmartMedia card, be sure to con- firm that the card is not in use, or it is not being accessed...

  • Page 23: Quick Guide

    Press the [DEMO] button to start the Demos. Demos will play back continuously until stopped. Press the [EXIT] button to stop the Demo playback. When the Demo stops, the display returns to the MAIN display. DEMO † ] buttons † † DEMO CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Press a [ † ] button corresponding to the screen number. Press the [EXIT] button to exit from Demo. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual † ] buttons in the Demo display to call up the specific Demo π π π †...

  • Page 25: Operations In The Basic Displays

    † The [1π†]–[8π†] buttons correspond to the parameters which are indicated above the but- tons. (On CVP-301, open the volume balance display by pressing the [BALANCE] button.) For example, pressing the [1π] button will increase the Song (page 34) volume.

  • Page 26: Operation Of The Function Display

    Operation of the Function Display In the Function display, you can make detailed settings. In the example here, we’ll call up and use the keyboard touch sensitivity setting display. Press the [FUNCTION] button. Categories of detailed settings are shown. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain displays and functions. For example, the instructions above can be indicated in shorthand as: [FUNCTION] → [D] CONTROLLER → TAB [®] KEYBOARD/PANEL → [A] 1 INITIAL TOUCH. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Playing Voices

    Piano Lock. Press the [F] (OK) button to enable Piano Lock. To turn Piano Lock off, hold down the [PIANO] button again for a short time. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual VOICE buttons (page 31) PIANO PIANO...

  • Page 29: Using The Pedals

    When you press the sostenuto pedal here while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as you hold the pedal. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Using The Metronome

    ● Foot Controller/Footswitch An optional Yamaha foot controller (FC7) or footswitch (FC4 or FC5) can be connected to the AUX PEDAL jack and used to control various functions assigned (page 182). Making Settings for the Pedals You can assign one of the various functions to the three pedals or an optional foot controller/footswitch, doing things...

  • Page 31: Playing Various Voices

    The Voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the characteris- tics, see page 72. † ]–[7 π † ] π † π π † † π † π π † † sound, with no bell. sound, with bell. ORGAN FLUTES ORGAN FLUTES CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Press the Voice [USER] button to call up the Voice Selection display and press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Voice. ● Register your favorite Voice to Registration Memory and recall it with the REGISTRATION MEM- ORY [1]–[8] buttons Refer to page 121 for details on Registration Memory operations. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 You can play different Voices with the left and right hands. For example, you can set up the keyboard to play the bass Voice with your left hand and the piano Voice with your right hand. † ] (DEMO) button to start † † † ] (DEMO) button again. † † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Practicing With The Preset Songs

    You can also select the file by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial, then press the [ENTER] button to execute. n You can instantly jump back to the Main display by “double-clicking” on one of the [A]–[J] buttons. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual SONG...
  • Page 35 (CVP-305/303) Carefully insert the card into the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in until it clicks into place. (CVP-301) Carefully insert the card into the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in until it is fitted in place.
  • Page 36 • Look at the illustrations of the instruments indicated below “VOICE.” • Look at the channel indicators, which light as the Song plays back. Watching these as you listen can show you which channel you wish to boost. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 You can increase the number of measures that will be displayed by decreasing the other items to be dis- played (part, lyrics, chords, etc.). Use the [1 π† ]–[4 π† ] buttons to turn off the items you want not to be displayed. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: One-Handed Practice With The Guide Lamps

    Here, mute the right- or left-hand part and try practicing the part using the guide lamps. Practicing the Right-hand Part (TRACK 1) Using the Guide Lamps Select a Song (page 34). Turn the [GUIDE] button on. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual † ] buttons to set the view type. † †...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Tempo

    • Vocal CueTIME (CVP-305/303) This automatically controls the timing of the accompaniment to match the melody (pitch) of your singing—allow- ing you to practice singing with the correct pitch. n About Karaoke See page 52. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Practicing With The Repeat Playback Function

    Instantly returning to Point A Regardless of whether the Song is playing back or is stopped, pressing the [STOP] button returns to Point A. Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop playback. Press the [REPEAT] button to turn off Repeat playback. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Recording Your Performance

    Recording begins automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard. Press the SONG [STOP] button to stop recording. A message prompting you to save the recorded performance appears. To close the message, press the [EXIT] button. PLAY/ STOP PAUSE PLAY/ STOP PAUSE PLAY/ STOP PAUSE CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Playing Backing Parts With The Performance Assistant Technology

    Main display during Song playback, letting you easily check whether the Song contains chord data or not. Select a Song (page 34). In these example instructions, we recommend that you use the Songs in the “Sing-a-long” folder. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual PLAY/ STOP PAUSE...
  • Page 43 Playing the left hand and right hand together (method 2). alternately. Play several notes one after the other with different fin- gers of your right hand. Play three notes at the same time with your right hand. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Playing Accompaniment With The Auto Accompaniment Feature (Style Playback)

    Styles. The Styles of the instrument cover a wide range of different musical genres including pop, jazz, and many others. Playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with the Auto Accompaniment Feature Traditional Style: Country Pop CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB STYLE SELECT Ending...
  • Page 45 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the Auto Accompaniment starts. Try playing chords with your left hand and play a melody with your right hand. n Chord Fingerings There are seven different fingering methods you can use to specify chords (page 98). 3, 4 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 The particular drum sound and the velocity (loudness) of the sound when the Tap function is used can be selected in the following display. [FUNCTION] → [I] UTILITY →TAB[√] CONFIG 1 → [B] 4 TAP CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual STYLE SELECT...
  • Page 47 • Fixing the section pattern to either Intro or Main (Section Set) For example, you can set this function to Intro to conveniently have an Intro play automatically whenever you select a Style (page 101). STYLE SELECT STYLE SELECT STYLE SELECT CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 The notes you need to play to make the selected chord are shown in the display. n The notes that are displayed correspond to Fingered, no matter which fingering type is selected (page 98). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual π † π...
  • Page 49 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the selected Style starts. n Parameter Lock You can “lock” specific parameters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel controls (page 122). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Calling Up Ideal Setups For Each Song-Music Finder

    A new record can be created by editing the currently selected one (page 104). n The data (records) of the Music Finder are not the same as Song data and cannot be played back. Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER display. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Changing the order of the records Press the [G] (SORT ORDER) button to change the order of the records (ascending or descending). † ]/[3 π † ] buttons π † π † π π † † π † π † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Singing Along With Song Playback (Karaoke) Or Your Own Performance

    Set the [INPUT VOLUME] knob on the bottom panel of the instrument to the minimum position. Disconnect the microphone from the [MIC./LINE IN] jack. n Set the [INPUT VOLUME] knob to the minimum position before turning off the power. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual SCORE KARAOKE INPUT MIC.

  • Page 53: Singing With The Lyrics Display

    • Transposing the Song key down ... Press the TRANSPOSE [–] button. • Resetting the transposition ... Press the TRANSPOSE [+][–] buttons simultaneously. L L+R VIDEO OUT AUX IN ➤ page 30 ➤ See below. ➤ page 54 ➤ page 54 ➤ page 131 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 54 Press the [6 π † ]/[7 π π † π † π † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual † ] buttons to turn the effect on. π † π † π † † ] buttons to turn the harmony vocals (Vocal Harmony) on.

  • Page 55: Convenient Functions For Singing Along With Your Own Performance

    π The following types are available. Select the one most suited to your purpose. † ] button to select the desired transpose type. † † ➤ See below. ➤ page 56 ➤ page 56 ➤ page 131 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 π ] (TALK) button to turn the function on. π π π π n Talk settings can be customized as well, allowing you to add any desired effects to your voice as you speak to your audi- ence (page 164). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Basic Operation

    SmartMedia card. The language selected here is also used for various “Mes- sages” shown during operations. Selecting message language You can select the desired lan- guage of the display messages in the Help display (see above). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Instant Selection Of The Displays-Direct Access

    Main display from any other display: Simply press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then the [EXIT] button. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.

  • Page 59: Basic Displays (Main Display And File Selection Display)

    7 Transpose Displays the amount of transposition in semitone units (page 53). 8 Tempo Displays the current tempo of the Song or Style. On the CVP-301, the time signature is also displayed. Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display)

  • Page 60: File Selection Display Configuration And Basic Operation

    Location where pre-programmed (preset) data is stored. • Data files and folders The data, both pre-programmed and your own original, are saved as “files.” You can drop files into a folder. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual SONG SELECT button REGIST. BANK selection button...
  • Page 61 π ]–[7 π π π This display shows the Voice files in a folder. The next highest level—in this case, folder—is shown. Each folder shown in this display contains appropriately cate- gorized Voices. π ] π π CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: File/Folder Operations In The File Selection Display

    Make sure to read page 21 for how to handle the floppy disk drive and floppy disk. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Formatting a SmartMedia card A new SmartMedia card or one which has been used with other devices may not be immediately usable with the CVP. If the SmartMedia card inserted in the instrument’s card slot cannot be accessed by the instrument,...

  • Page 63: Saving Files

    Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Internal memory (User tab displays) capacity The internal memory capacity of the instrument is about 1.5MB (CVP-305/303)/650KB (CVP- 301). This capacity applies to all file types, including Voice, Style, Song, and Registration data files. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Smart- Media cards and hard disk. Prot. 2 Orig Indicates Yamaha-protection-formatted Songs. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/saved only to the USER tab display and SmartMedia cards with ID. Prot. 2 Edit Indicates edited “Prot.
  • Page 65 Press the [6 † ] (ALL) button to select all files/folders indicated on the cur- rent display including the other pages. To cancel the selection, press the [6 † ] (ALL OFF) button again. Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 66 You can select custom icons for files (shown at the left of file name). 1–4 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [7 † ] (OK) button to confirm the file/folder selection. To cancel the Delete operation, press the [8 † ] (CANCEL) button.

  • Page 67: Creating A New Folder

    (CVP-305/303)/370 (CVP-301), but this may differ depending on the length of the file names. The maximum number of files/folders which can be stored in a folder in the USER tab is 250. π ] button. π π CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 68 [6 † ] button after selecting a charac- ter (before actual entry of a char- acter). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [2 π † ]–[6 π † ] and [7 π π ] buttons, corresponding to the π...

  • Page 69: Restoring The Factory-Programmed Settings

    Internet Set- tings. To reset the Internet Set- tings, refer to page 178. CAUTION This operation deletes all your original data for the respec- tive item (MIDI SETUP, USER EFFECT, MUSIC FINDER, and FILES&FOLDERS). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Saving And Recalling Your Original Settings As A Single File

    MIDI SETUP USER EFFECT MUSIC FINDER CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Checkmark the box of the item to be reset to the factory pro- grammed settings by pressing the [4 π Press the [D] button to execute the Factory Reset operation for all checkmarked items.

  • Page 71: Data Backup

    Data Backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to separate storage media, such as a SmartMedia card or USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged.

  • Page 72: Using, Creating And Editing Voices

    These rich and luscious Voices are comprised mostly of keyboard instru- ment sounds and are especially intended for playing piano and other keyboard parts. They also take full advantage of Yamaha’s advanced sampling technology such as Stereo Sampling, Dynamic Sampling, Sus- tain Sampling, and Key-off Sampling.

  • Page 73: Playing Different Voices Simultaneously

    Adjust the volume balance among the parts in the BALANCE display (page 39). Specifying the split point (the border between the right- and left-hand range) See page 100. Right 1 part Right 2 part Right 1 part CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 And 2 Parts)

    182). This is use- ful for turning the Right 2 part on and off while you play. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Make sure the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button is turned on. Press the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button to turn it on.

  • Page 75: Playing Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands (Right 1 And Left Parts)

    Left part on/off (when the Left part is appropriately assigned; page 182). This is useful for turn- ing the Left part on and off while you play. Specifying the split point (the border between the right- and left-hand range) See page 100. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Changing Pitch

    You can select various scales for playing in custom tunings for specific historical periods or music genres. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual You can easily set the desired transposition of the overall sound of the instru- ment by pressing the TRANSPOSE [–]/[+] buttons.
  • Page 77 Instantly recalling the desired scale Register the desired scale to the Registration Memory. Be sure to checkmark the SCALE item when registering (page 121). Bb b b b -11.7 -11.7 10.2 -17.2 -7.8 -11.7 -50.0 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Adding Effects To Voices Played On The Keyboard

    In order to make the type you’ve selected here effective, set HARMONY/ECHO to On in the display shown in step 2 above. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Select the desired part for which you want to add effects by pressing one of the PART SELECT buttons.
  • Page 79 This cancels the sound of the chord played in the chord range of the keyboard—letting you hear only the Harmony effect. Set [ACMP ON/OFF] to On, set [SYNC START] to Off, and select “Off” for the Stop Accompani- ment parameter. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance (Mixing Console)

    Basic Procedure 1, 3 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual This parameter is available for all types with the exception of “Multi Assign.” It determines the level of the harmony/echo notes generated by the Harmony/Echo effect.
  • Page 81 4, you can instantly set the same value to all other parts. To do this, simultaneously hold down one of the [A]–[J] but- tons, and use the [1]–[8] buttons or the [DATA ENTRY] dial. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 82 EFFECT TYPE REVERB CHORUS CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual See page 83. Allows you to re-select the Voices for each part. When the Style channels are called up, neither Organ Flutes Voices nor User Voices can be selected. When the Song channels are called up, User Voices cannot be selected.

  • Page 83: Song Auto Revoice

    Replaces only the piano Voices. BASIC REVOICE: Replaces only the recommended Voices that are suit- able for playing back the song. ALL NO REVOICE: All Voices are returned to the original XG Voices. Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Effect Type

    Stands for Digital Signal Proces- sor (or Processing). DSP changes and enhances the audio signal in the digital realm to produce a wide range of effects. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [8 π π ] (OK) button to apply your Revoice settings. π π...
  • Page 85 In addition to the Reverb and Chorus types, the Clavinova has special DSP effects, that include additional effects usually used for a specific part, such as distortion and tremolo. Any unused DSP blocks are automatically assigned to the appropriate parts (channels) as needed. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Determines the level or amount of effect applied. This is set for all parts or chan- nels. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Select one of the parameters you want to edit by using the [4 π [5 π † ] buttons. π †...
  • Page 87 If you want to edit the EQ parameters, go on to the next operation. ■ Editing and Saving the selected EQ Press the [F] (EDIT) button to call up the MASTER EQ EDIT display. Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Bandwidth (also called “Shape” or “Q”) Freq (Frequency) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a preset EQ type. Use the [3 π † ]–[7 π † ] buttons to boost or cut each of the five π †...

  • Page 89: Voice Creating (Sound Creator)

    If you select another Voice without saving the settings, the settings will be lost. If you wish to store the settings here, make sure to save the settings as a User Voice before selecting another Voice or turning the power off. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 90 FILTER AMPLITUDE LFO PMOD LFO FMOD CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Determines the tuning curve. Select “FLAT” if you feel the tuning curve of the piano Voice does not quite match that of other instru- ments Voices. STRETCH...
  • Page 91 Determines the emphasis given to the cutoff frequency (resonance), set in BRIGHTNESS above (see diagram). Higher values result in a more pronounced effect. Volume Cutoff frequency Frequency (pitch) Cutoff range Volume Resonance Frequency (pitch) Voice Creating (Sound Creator) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 92 VIBE ROTOR on/off (when the VIBE ROTOR ON/OFF function is properly assigned; page 182). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played. The lower the value, the quicker the attack. Determines how quickly the sound reaches its sustain level (a slightly lower level than maximum).

  • Page 93: Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices

    Sound Creator function. Just as on a traditional organ, you can create your own sounds by adjusting the levels of the flute footages. Basic Procedure Select the desired Organ Flutes Voice to be edited (page 31). Voice Creating (Sound Creator) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 94 User Voice before selecting another Voice or turning the power off. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual In the ORGAN FLUTES Voice Selection display, press the [7 π AGE) button to call up the SOUND CREATOR [ORGAN FLUTES] dis- play.
  • Page 95 Voice Creating (Sound Creator) Footage: The term “footage” is a reference to the sound generation of tradi- tional pipe organs, in which the sound is produced by pipes of different lengths (in feet). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 96 EFFECT/EQ Same parameters as in the SOUND CREATOR “EFFECT/EQ” tab display explained on page 92. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Disabling automatic selection of Voice Sets (effects, etc.) Each Voice is linked to its related parameter settings that are indicated in the SOUND CREATOR displays, including effects and EQ.

  • Page 97: Using, Creating And Editing The Auto Accompaniment Styles

    [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB [ ® ] CHORD FINGERING Press the [1 π † ]–[3 π † ] buttons to select a fingering. π † π π † † π † π π † † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Playing Only The Rhythm Channels Of A Style

    Pianist Styles (or other similar Styles). When you want to use any of these Styles, always make sure that ACMP ON/OFF is turned on. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Makes it simple to produce orchestrated accompani- ment using major, seventh, minor and minor-seventh...
  • Page 99 FADE OUT HOLD Determines the time the volume is held at 0 following the TIME fade out. Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style † ]– π † π π † † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 100: Style Playback-Related Settings

    Split Point (L). display, and you can specify the Split Point of the left and right Voices by using LEFT. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [C] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT/CHORD FINGERING → TAB[ √ ] STYLE SETTING/SPLIT POINT Use the [F]–[H] buttons to set the Split Point (see below) and use the...
  • Page 101 Song Please note that both the Voice that is sounded and the chord data will be recorded when set to “STYLE,” and only the chord data will be recorded when set to “OFF” or “FIXED.” CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance Of The Style (Mixing Console)

    Clear the search criteria To clear the entered Music/Key- word/Style, press the [F]/[G]/[H] (CLEAR) button. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [MUSIC FINDER] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER dis- play. Press the TAB [ √ ] button to select the ALL tab.

  • Page 103: Creating A Set Of Favorite Records

    Styles and settings you use most often in your performance. Select the desired record from the Music Finder display. Convenient Music Finder feature Entering several different key- words You can search several different keywords simultaneously by inserting a separator (comma) between each. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Editing Records

    (see step 5, page 105). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [H] (ADD TO FAVORITE) button to add the selected record to the FAVORITE display. Call up the FAVORITE display by using the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons, and check to see if the record has been added.

  • Page 105: Saving The Record

    Music Finder search function; this does not affect the actual Beat setting of the Style itself. The maximum number of records is 2500 (CVP-305/303)/ 1200 (CVP-301), including inter- nal records. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 106 You can restore the CVP’s Music Finder to its original factory set- tings (page 69). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Calling up Music Finder Records Saved to USER/CARD To call up the Music Finder records you’ve saved to USER/CARD, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 107: Style Creator

    Chord 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Style Section 8BeatModern Rhythm 1 Rhythm 2 Bass Rhythm 1 Chord 1 Rhythm 2 Chord 2 Bass Phrase 1 Chord 1 Phrase 2 Chord 2 Phrase 1 Phrase 2 Style Creator CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 108 [F] (REC CH) button to re-display it. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Style playback repeats the rhythm patterns of several measures in a “loop,” and Style recording is also done using loops. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure main section, the two measures are repeatedly recorded.
  • Page 109 ING],etc) on the panel. Pressing one of the Section buttons calls up the SECTION display. Change the sections by using the [6 π† ]/[7 π† ] buttons and execute the selection by pressing the [8 π ] button. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 110 Source Chord other than CM7, set the PLAY ROOT and PLAY CHORD parameters on the PARAMETER page (page 117) before recording. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Use the [5 π † ]/[6 π † ] buttons to determine the length (number of π †...
  • Page 111 • In the Style Creator, only the channel data and System Exclusive messages can be entered. You can switch between the two types of lists by pressing the [F] button. Chord and Lyrics data are not available. Style Creator CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 112 Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Select the basic Style, then call up the display for Style Assembly. The operation steps are the same as steps 1–4 in “Realtime recording”...

  • Page 113: Editing The Created Style

    • Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) ➤ See page 117 For playback of your created Style, you can decide how notes will be con- verted and sounded for the accompaniment when changing chords in the chord section of the keyboard. Edit the selected Style. Style Creator CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 114 Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (page 115). Use the [1 π † ]–[8 π † ] buttons to edit the data.
  • Page 115 100% expand the dynamic range, while values lower than 100% com- press it. BOOST/CUT Boosts or cuts all velocity values in the selected section/channel. Values above 100% boost the overall velocity, while values below 100% reduce it. Style Creator CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 116 VELOCITY CHANGE BAR COPY BAR CLEAR REMOVE EVENT CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [A]/[B] button to select the edit menu (see below). Use the [1 π † ]/[2 π † ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to π †...
  • Page 117 Making Style File Format Settings (PARAMETER) Special Parameter Settings Based on Style File Format The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s auto Source Pattern accompaniment (Style playback) know-how into a single SOURCE ROOT unified format. By using the Style Creator, you can take...
  • Page 118 This determines the relative position of the root note in the chord, when converted from the Source Pattern in response to chord changes. ROOT TRANS (Root Transpose) ROOT FIXED CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Use the [1 π † ]/[2 π † ] (CHANNEL) buttons to select the channel to π †...
  • Page 119 5th note of the Source pattern. ■ NTT BASS ON/OFF The channels for which this is set to ON will be played back by the bass root note, when the on-bass chord is recognized by the instrument. Style Creator CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 120 STOP PITCH SHIFT PITCH SHIFT TO ROOT RETRIGGER RETRIGGER TO ROOT CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Example—When the highest key is F. Root changes Notes played C3-E3-G3 C#3-F3-G#3 Example—When the lowest note is C3 and the highest is D4. Root changes...

  • Page 121: Registering And Recalling Custom

    Deleting an unneeded panel setup See page 123. Deleting all eight current panel setups To delete all the eight current panel setups, turn the [POWER] button ON while holding the B6 key (right-most B key on the key- board). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Recalling The Registered Panel Setups

    Registration Memory data compatibility In general, Registration Memory data (Bank files) is compatible among the models CVP-309/ 307/305/303/301. However, the data may not be perfectly com- patible, depending on the speci- fications of each model. Recalling the Registered Panel Setups About recalling setups from a SmartMedia card or floppy...

  • Page 123: Deleting An Unneeded Panel Setup/Naming A Panel Setup

    Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [E] REGIST SEQUENCE/FREEZE/VOICE SET → TAB [ √ ]/[ ® ] FREEZE Recalling the Registered Panel Setups The number above the file name corre- sponds to the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] buttons. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 124: Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers In Order-Registration Sequence

    TAB [ √ ]/[ ® ] buttons or the pedal as you play. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [2 π † ]–[7 π...
  • Page 125 TAB [√]/[®] buttons or by pressing the pedal. CAUTION Keep in mind that all Registra- tion Sequence data is lost when changing Registration Memory Banks, unless you’ve saved it with the Registration Memory Bank file. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 126: Using, Creating And Editing Songs

    (FDD) and Floppy Disks” on Commercially Available Song Data page 21 Song data downloaded from the Yamaha Web site and commercially available Disk Commercially available music Songs are available when you connect the optional floppy disk drive to the instru- data is subject to protection by ment.

  • Page 127: Operations For Song Playback

    Determines the time it takes for the volume to fade out, or go from maximum to minimum. Determines the time the volume is held at 0 following the FADE OUT HOLD fade out. TIME Operations for Song Playback CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 128 These Songs are inap- propriate for use with ALL or RANDOM repeat. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual 1 Pressing the SONG [FF] or SONG [REW] button automatically calls up a pop-up window showing the current measure number (or Phrase Mark number) in the Main display.

  • Page 129: Song Playback

    † ] (QUICK START) buttons to turn the Quick † † † † Start “OFF.” Operations for Song Playback Parameter Lock You can “lock” specific parame- ters (e.g., effect, split point, etc.) to make them selectable only via the panel controls (page 122). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 130: Adjusting The Volume Balance And Voice Combination, Etc. (Mixing Console)

    [TRACK 2] but- ton, and CH 3–16 are assigned to the [EXTRA TRACKS] button, respectively. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Reading Song data automatically when inserting a SmartMe- dia card You can have the instrument automatically call up the first Song (not con- tained in a folder) on a SmartMedia card, as soon as the card is inserted in the Card slot.

  • Page 131: Using The Practice Function (Guide)

    Song is selected. Turning the keyboard guide lamps off Press the [C] (GUIDE LAMP) but- ton in the SONG SETTING dis- play (in step 1 as described at left) to turn the keyboard guide lamps off. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 132 This function lets you practice singing with the proper pitch. Song playback pauses, waiting for you to sing. When you sing with proper pitch, Song playback continues. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Determining the timing by which the keyboard guide lamps light (GUIDE LAMP TIMING) Press the [D] button in the SONG SETTING display in step 1 (page 131) to select the timing by which the keyboard guide lamps light.

  • Page 133: Recording Your Performance

    (CVP-305/303). Internal memory (User tab displays) capacity The internal memory capacity of the instrument is about 1.5MB (CVP-305/303)/650KB (CVP- 301). This capacity applies to all file types, including Voice, Style, Song, and Registration data files. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 134: Quick Recording

    This lets you conveniently and quickly record your performance. The RIGHT 2 and/or LEFT parts are recorded onto separate tracks. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the SONG [REC] and SONG [STOP] buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (“New Song”) is called up for recording. STOP Make the desired panel settings for your keyboard performance.

  • Page 135: Multi Track Recording

    CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). About Channels See page 137. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 136 Keep in mind that the metronome sound is not recorded. Pausing and restarting your recording See page 135. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the [1 π † ]–[8 π † ] buttons to π †...

  • Page 137: Step Recording

    BASS CHORD1 CHORD2 PHRASE1 PHRASE2 Recording Your Performance CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 138 Recording Your Performance CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual PLAY/ STOP PAUSE Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button. Press the [A] button to call up the Song Creator display for recording/ editing a Song. Select the appropriate tab by using the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons.
  • Page 139 MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown below. About the items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] but- tons See page 141. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 140 Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [6 π † ] button to enter a quarter-note rest. π π †...
  • Page 141 The more strongly you play the keyboard, the higher the velocity value and the louder the sound. The velocity value can be speci- fied within a range from 1 to 127. The higher the velocity value, the louder the sound becomes. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 142 Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display. About the items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] but- tons See page 141. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual 2–5 6–8 * The numbers shown in the sheet correspond to the following operation step numbers.
  • Page 143 Song Selection display (page 63). Recording Your Performance PLAY/ STOP PAUSE CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63).
  • Page 144 About the items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] but- tons See page 141. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual 1–4 * The numbers shown in the sheet correspond to the following operation step numbers. Press the [H] button to select “Normal.”...
  • Page 145 † ] button. π † π † π † CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 146: Recording Chords

    Step Record function. The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 138. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual MAIN A 2, 3 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following operation step numbers.
  • Page 147 STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARI- ATION (A, B, C, D)] buttons. (The appropriate fill-in section plays and then automatically goes to the selected [MAIN VARIATION (A, B, C, D)] pattern playback.) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual CAUTION...

  • Page 148: Editing A Recorded Song

    You can edit the Songs you’ve recorded with any recording method—Quick Recording, Multi Track Recording, or Step Recording. Basic Editing Operation CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Select a Song for editing. Press the [DIGITAL RECORDING] button. Press the [A] button to call up the SONG CREATOR display to record or edit Songs.

  • Page 149: Re-Recording A Specific Section-Punch In/Out (Rec Mode)

    [6 π† ] buttons. Recording Your Performance CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 150: Editing Channel Events (Channel)

    Punch In/Out function is set to ON. Editing Channel Events (CHANNEL) The explanations here apply to the CHANNEL tab display in the step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 148. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Original data Start overwrite recording Start overwrite recording *1...
  • Page 151 Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). About Quantize size (resolu- tion) The Quantize size or resolution is the number of clocks per quar- ter note. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 152 Console and panel settings recorded here are automatically recalled when the Song starts. ■ Setup recording procedure CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual SOURCE 1 Selects the channel (1–16) to be mixed. All MIDI events in the selected channel are copied to the destination channel.

  • Page 153: Editing Note Or Chord Events (Chord, 1-16)

    (page 155). CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 154 About Clock A unit of note resolution. The Quantize size is the number of clocks per quarter note. On the CVP-305/303/301, one clock is equal to 1/1920th of a quarter note. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual About the events shown in the display...

  • Page 155: Editing System Event (Sys/Ex.)

    π † π † π † π † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Recording Your Performance CAUTION The recorded Song data will be lost if you select another Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation...

  • Page 156: Editing Lyrics (Lyrics)

    Song or turn the power to the instrument off without exe- cuting the Save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Allows you to enter the Song name. Allows you to enter lyrics. Enters a line break in the lyrics text.

  • Page 157: (Cvp-305/303)

    Up to ten Vocal Harmony types can be created and saved. Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button. Press the [H] (VOCAL HARMONY TYPE) button to call up the VOCAL HARMONY TYPE selection display. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 158 Vocal Harmony type or you turn the power off without executing the save operation (page 63). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type to be edited. Press the [8 † †...
  • Page 159 LEAD GENDER TYPE above is set to other than Off. Specifies the length of the delay before the vibrato effect begins VIBRATO DELAY when a note is produced. Higher values result in a longer delay. Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 160: Adjusting The Microphone And Harmony Sound

    Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound Adjusting the Microphone and Har- mony Sound CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual HARMONY1/2/3 VOLUME Sets the volume of the first (lowest), second, and third (highest) harmony notes. HARMONY1/2/3 PAN Specifies the stereo (pan) position of the first (lowest), second, and third (highest) harmony notes.
  • Page 161 Settings in the OVERALL SET- TING tab display are automat- ically saved to the instrument when you exit from the dis- play. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 162 The following parameters determine how the harmony is controlled. • VOCODER CONTROL • BAL. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual This turns the Compressor on or off. This adjusts the input level at which compression begins to be applied. This adjusts the compression ratio.
  • Page 163 The following parameters determine how the microphone sound is controlled. • MUTE When set to ON, the microphone sound is turned off. • VOLUME Adjusts the output volume of the microphone sound. Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 164: Talk Setting

    CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY] button to call up the MIC SETTING/VOCAL HARMONY display. Press the [I] (MIC SETTING) button to call up the MICROPHONE SET- TING display.
  • Page 165 OFF. DSP MIC TYPE This selects the type of DSP effect to be applied to the micro- phone sound. DSP MIC DEPTH This sets the depth of the DSP effect applied to the microphone sound. Talk Setting CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 166: Connecting The Clavinova Directly To The Internet

    fiber, cable Internet, etc.) via a router or a modem equipped with a router. For spe- cific instructions on connecting (as well as information on compatible LAN adapt- ers, routers, etc.), refer to the Yamaha Clavinova website: CVP-305 http://music.yamaha.com/CVP-305 CVP-303 http://music.yamaha.com/CVP-303 CVP-301 http://music.yamaha.com/CVP-301...

  • Page 167: Accessing The Special Clavinova Website

    You can conveniently return to the Main display from any other display by simply pressing the [DIRECT ACCESS] button, then the [EXIT] button. Entering characters For instructions on entering char- acters in the website, see page 168. Scroll bar CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 168: Following Links

    This section explains how to enter characters within the website, for inputting a password or searching for data, etc. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual With the cursor at a field for character entry (such as a password box, or other field; see “Following Links” above), press the [ENTER] button to call up the character input display.

  • Page 169: Return To The Previous Web Page

    [2 π† ] (FORWARD) button. Operations in the Special Clavinova Website † ]/[8 † † ] buttons to move the cursor π † π π † † † † † ] buttons to move the highlight to † † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 170: Refreshing A Web Page/Canceling Loading Of A Web Page

    CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Monitoring the Internet Connection Status The three icons at the bottom right of the Internet display indicate the cur- rent Internet connection status.

  • Page 171: Saving Bookmarks Of Your Favorite Pages

    Select the position of the new bookmark by pressing the [1 π DOWN) button. Operations in the Special Clavinova Website π ] (BOOK- π π † ] π π π † † † † ] (UP/ π † π π † † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 172 Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Opening a Bookmarked Page CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual To save the bookmark, press the [7 π the [8 π † ] (CANCEL) button to cancel. π † π π † † To return to the browser, press the [8 π...
  • Page 173 † † 7 Close Closes the Bookmark display and returns to the browser display. Operations in the Special Clavinova Website † ] π † π † π † † ] (UP/ π † π † π † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 174: Changing The Home Page

    Home page for the browser. However, you can specify any desired page on the special Clavinova website to be the Home page. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Open the page you wish to set as your new Home page.

  • Page 175: About The Internet Settings Display

    π † π † π † π † π ] (ENTER) button. To cancel, π π Entering Characters When the character input dis- play is opened, you can enter characters. (Refer to “Entering Characters” on page 168.) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 176 Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Browser Both the wired LAN and wireless LAN need to be set in this display. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual To actually apply all settings changed in the Internet Settings display, press the [7 π † ] (EXECUTE) button.
  • Page 177 Shows detailed information on the current connection. Operations in the Special Clavinova Website Make a written note of the settings here, in case you have to enter them again SSID Channel Encryption WEP key type WEP key length WEP key CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 178: Initializing Internet Settings

    Internet Settings displays (except for the cookies and bookmarks), including those related to Internet connec- tion. Cookies contain personal infor- mation. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Press the [5 † † ] (SETTING) button to call up the Internet Settings dis- † †...

  • Page 179: Glossary Of Internet Terms

    Site Short for “website,” this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collec- tion of web pages whose addresses begin with “http://www.yamaha.com/” is referred to as the Yamaha site. SSID This is an identification name for specifying a particular network over a wireless LAN connection. Commu- nication is possible only between terminals with matching SSID names.

  • Page 180: Using Your Instrument With Other Devices

    [MIC. LINE] switch to “LINE.” 345 Connecting Audio & Video Devices Use audio cables and adaptor plugs having no (zero) resistance. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual P. 185 P. 182 P. 181 P. 185 P.

  • Page 181: Playing External Audio Devices With The Built-In Speakers ([Aux In] Jacks)

    Connecting Audio & Video Devices Synthesizer Tone generator LINE OUT Pin plug Audio cable † ] button. Select π π † π † † † ]/[4π † ] buttons. π † π π † † π † π π † † CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 182: Using The Footswitch Or Foot Controller ([Aux Pedal] Jack)

    (optional) CAUTION Make sure to connect or disconnect the pedal only when the power is off. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Assigning Specific Functions to Each Foot Pedal In addition to the footswitch or foot controller, the three piano pedals installed to the instrument (Right, Center and Left pedals) can also be assigned to various func- tions here.
  • Page 183 Plays a fill-in, which is automatically followed by the Main section of the button on the immediate right. Same as the [ENDING/rit. I–III] buttons. Same as the [FADE IN/OUT] button. The pedal alternately switches between the Fingered and On Bass modes (page 97). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 184 ON SPEED OFF SPEED PERCUSSION CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual While the pedal is pressed, the Accompaniment Style bass note will be held even if the chord is changed during Style playback. If the fingering is set to “AI FULL KEYBOARD,” the function does not work.

  • Page 185: Connecting External Midi Devices ([Midi] Terminals)

    • When using a USB cable to connect the instrument to your computer, make the connection directly without passing through a USB hub. • For information on setting up your sequence software, refer to the owner’s manual of the relevant software. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 186: Connecting To A Usb-Type Lan Adaptor And Usb Storage Device (Via The [Usb To Device] Terminal)

    Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used. The instrument does not nec- essarily support all commercially available USB stor- age devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you purchase. Before pur- chasing USB storage devices, please consult your...
  • Page 187 USB storage device Computer Instrument Though the example here shows the use of a connected USB storage device, you can also back up your created data that you’ve saved to a SmartMedia card inserted to the CARD slot. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 188: What Is Midi

    Reading files on the USB storage device from the instrument Computer [USB TO DEVICE] terminal Instrument CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual What is MIDI? Put simply, MIDI is a data transfer standard that allows easy and comprehensive control among electronic/digi- tal music instruments and other devices. To get a better idea of what MIDI does, let’s first consider acoustic...
  • Page 189 This is usually expressed as “it can play 16 instruments at the same time.” Channel messages transmit informa- tion such as Note ON/OFF, Program Change, for each of the 16 channels. What is MIDI? 01 (grand piano) 60 (C3) Timing expressed numerically (quarter note) 120 (strong) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 190 For example, several parts or channels can be transmit- ted simultaneously, including the Style data (as shown below). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Example: Recording a performance with the auto accompa- niment (Style playback) sound of the Clavinova to an exter- nal sequencer...

  • Page 191: What You Can Do With Midi

    ● GS GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhance- ment of the GM specifically to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expres- sive control over Voices and effects.

  • Page 192: Midi Settings

    MIDI display for editing. The individual parameters settings are shown for the selected template. Here you can edit each parame- ter. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Use the TAB [√]/[®] buttons to call up the rele- vant setting display. SYSTEM display...
  • Page 193 Style playback with a MIDI pedal unit. MIDI Pedal 2 This template lets you play the bass part for Style playback by using a MIDI pedal unit. MIDI OFF No MIDI signals are sent or received. MIDI Settings CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 194: Midi System Settings

    Turns MIDI clock (F8) transmission on or off. When set to OFF, no MIDI clock or Start/Stop data is transmitted even if a Song or Style is played back. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual ● RECEIVE TRANSPOSE Determines whether or not the instrument's transpose...

  • Page 195: Midi Receive Settings

    [ACMP ON/OFF] or split point set- tings. When several channels are simultaneously set to “ON,” the bass note is detected from merged MIDI data received over the channels. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual MIDI Settings [USB TO HOST] jack...

  • Page 196: Setting The Chord Type For Style Playback Via Midi Receive

    MIDI data received over the channels. The operation procedure is basically the same as that of the BASS display above. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Displaying the Voice Program Change Number Determines whether or not the Voice bank and number are shown in the Voice selection display. This is useful...

  • Page 197: Troubleshooting

    • This is normal. Since directly copying data is not possi- ble, copy or paste the data once to the User display, then copy or paste it again to the Card/USB display after changing the media. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 198 • Each Voice has its own suitable preset settings, which are automatically recalled when the corresponding Voice Set parameters are turned on (page 96). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual The Voice produces excessive noise. • Certain Voices may produce noise, depending on the Harmonic Content and/or Brightness settings in the FIL- TER page of the Mixing Console display (page 82).
  • Page 199 (“Prot. 2 Edit” is shown at the upper left of the Song name), the original file name may have been changed. Rename the file with the original file name (so that “Prot.2 Orig” is shown at the upper left of the Song name). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 200 • Make sure to turn on the Guide lamps (page 131). • Any notes outside of the 88-key range cannot be indi- cated by the Guide lamps. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual The Guide lamps light an octave or two lower/higher than the actual pitch.
  • Page 201 (page 162). Appropriate harmony notes are not produced by the Vocal Harmony feature. • Make sure you are using the appropriate method to specify the harmony notes for the current Vocal Har- mony mode (page 163). CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 202: Cvp-305: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    Side panel Side panel (right) (right) CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Attach the front panel. 1 Align and attach the front panel to the front side of the pedal box and both side panels. 2 Secure the panel using the 4x14mm thin screws.
  • Page 203 CAUTION Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper handling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury. Top portion Key cover Do not hold here. Hold here. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Do not hold here.

  • Page 204: Cvp-303: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    6 x 16 mm short screws x4 4 x 20 mm tapping screws x4 4 x 12 mm thin screws x2 Cord holders x2 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Attach the side panels to the pedal box. Side panel Side panel (left) (left) Attach the rear panel.
  • Page 205 CAUTION Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper han- dling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury. Top portion Key cover Do not hold here. Hold here. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Do not hold here.

  • Page 206: Cvp-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CVP-301: Keyboard Stand Assembly CAUTION • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accor- dance with the sequence given below. • Assembly should be carried out by at least two persons.
  • Page 207 CAUTION Do not hold the key cover or top portion. Improper han- dling can result in damage to the instrument or personal injury. Top portion Key cover Do not hold here. Hold here. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Do not hold here.

  • Page 208: Installing The Floppy Disk Drive (Included/Optional)

    Dual-sided adhesive tape Fold the USB cable inside the case as shown. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual Attach the drive and case assembly to the left underside of the instrument, using the included four screws (4 mm x 10 mm).

  • Page 209: Specifications

    External Adapter (via USB to DEVICE) CVP-301 AWM Stereo Sampling GH Keyboard 88 keys 312 voices + 480 XG Voices 14 Drum/SFX Kits + GM2 + GS (GS Voices for GS Song playback) — — — — Follow Lights, Any Key, Karao-Key CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 210 Foot Controller USB-FDD Unit * Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

  • Page 211: Index

    Instrument with Other Devices” on page 180. -For Internet-related terms, see “Glossary of Internet Terms” on page 179 - For information on the parameters in the tab dis- plays, refer to the tab names in this index. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 212 MICROPHONE SETTING (CVP-305/303) ... 160 MIDI ... 188 MIDI Settings ... 192 MIDI Templates ... 192 MIXING CONSOLE ... 80 CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual MONO/POLY ... 78 MULTI FINGER ... 98 Multi track recording ... 133 Music Finder ... 50 Music Rest ... 16 NAME ...
  • Page 213 Instrument with Other Devices” on page 180. -For Internet-related terms, see “Glossary of Internet Terms” on page 179 - For information on the parameters in the tab dis- plays, refer to the tab names in this index. CVP-305/303/301 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 214 The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for fifty seven (57) of the songs pre-installed in this instrument (CVP-305/303): Alfie Theme from the Paramount Picture ALFIE Words by Hal David Music by Burt Bacharach Copyright © 1966 (Renewed 1994) by Famous Music Corporation International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved All Shook Up Words and Music by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley...
  • Page 215 In The Mood By Joe Garland Copyright © 1939, 1960 Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., New York Copyright Renewed International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Used by Permission Isn’t She Lovely Words and Music by Stevie Wonder © 1976 JOBETE MUSIC CO., INC. and BLACK BULL MUSIC c/o EMI APRIL MUSIC INC.
  • Page 216 (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay Words and Music by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding Copyright © 1968, 1975 IRVING MUSIC, INC. Copyright Renewed All Rights Reserved Used by Permission Smoke Gets In Your Eyes from ROBERTA Words by Otto Harbach Music by Jerome Kern ©...

  • Page 217: Important Safety Instructions

    Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applica- ble) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recom- mended.
  • Page 218 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
  • Page 219 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

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