Yamaha Clavinova CVP-20 Owner's Manual page 18

Optional Accessories апа
Expander Modules Es
[Optional Accessories]
e Key Cover (KC-761)
e Bench (BC-7)
e Stereo Headphones (HPE-5)
Specially designed lightweight dynamic headphones with extra
soft ear pads.
e Connecting Cord (PSC-3)
For connecting the CVP-20 to a stereo hi-fi system or other audio
equipment.
[Expander-Modules]
The following expander modules have been especially designed for
the Yamaha Clavinovas to expand their musical potential.
AWM Sound Expander Sound Box (EMT-10)
FM Sound Expander Sound Box (EMT 1)
Disk Recorder Memory Вох (EMQ-1)
Digital Drummer Drum Box (EMR-1)
Digital Reverb Reverb Box (EME-1)
Some optional items may not be available in some regions.
Important Advice mamm
What to do if...
1. The unit does not operate when the power is turned on.
Check to see if the AC plug is fully connected to a wall power outlet.
Check to see if the outlet supplying power is live.
If both these conditions are met and the Clavinova does not operate,
unplug the cord and contact your Yamaha Clavinova dealer.
2. The Clavinova reproduces radio or TV signals.
This can occur if there is a powerful transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion located in your vicinity. Contact your Yamaha Clavinova
dealer.
3. Occasional unpleasant static occurs.
In the majority of such cases, the cause can be traced to the turning
on or off of some household appliance.
4. The Clavinova interferes with radio or TV reception.
The high frequency pulses used by the Clavinova may adversely af-
fect TV or radio reception. Read the FCC information on page67.
5. The sound of the Clavinova is distorted when it is connected to
an auxiliary speaker system.
When the Clavinova is connected to an auxiliary speaker system
(home stereo, guitar, amplifier, etc.), distortion may occur when the
keys are played forcefully while either the Clavinova's or auxiliary
system's volume level is too high. Turn the volume down to a level
where no distortion occurs. In addition to the distortion, damage to
the speakers can occur if the volume levels are too high.
How to Use MIDI
A brief introduction to MIDI таала
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-wide stan-
dard interface system that allows MIDI compatible musical instru-
ments and equipment to communicate through the transmission of
digital signals. For most MIDI compatible instruments, informa-
tion such as playing a key, changing voices and even note velocity
can be transmitted or received. Once the information is transmitted,
the receiving keyboard, called the slave instrument, responds pre-
cisely to produce a multi-instrument performance. In other words,
a variety of instruments can be controlled or played from a single in-
strument. The controlling instrument is called the master in-
strument.
Example 1. The Clavinova can be connected to another MIDI com-
patible instrument such as a PortaTone.
MIDI OUT
PortaTone
Clavinova
The MIDI OUT jack of the CVP-20 is connected to the MIDI IN
jack of a PortaTone using a MIDI cable. This makes it possible to
produce sound from the PortaTone, the slave instrument in this case,
while playing just the Clavinova, the master instrument. It is also
possible to utilize different voices on each instrument. For example,
a piano voice can be played on the Clavinova while a strings voice is
played on the PortaTone, allowing a solo performer to give an en-
semble performance. The reverse connection where the MIDI OUT
terminal of the PortaTone is connected to the MIDI IN terminal of
the Clavinova is also possible.
Example 2. The Clavinova can be played from a musical computer.
MIDI IN
ЛИТЕ АТГ, PR
Music Computer
You can further expand your musical potential by playing the
Clavinova from a musical computer. Whether you use a music soft-
ware package or program your own software, the Clavinova can be
played automatically. In this case, the voices can be freely selected
on the control panel to match any style of music.
The above examples are only a small sample of what MIDI can do
— the possibilities are endless.
Note: Always use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI termi-
nals. Never use MIDI cables longer than 15 feet, since longer cables
can pick up noise which can cause errors in transmitting and receiving
data.