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Yamaha Clavinova CVP-401 Owner's Manual

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CVP-405 / 403 /401
OWNER'S MANUAL
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 shipped. To change
the setting use a "minus" screwdriver to rotate the selector dial so that the correct voltage appears next to the pointer on the panel.
For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions at the
end of this manual.
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  • Page 1 CVP-405 / 403 /401 OWNER’S MANUAL 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.

  • 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 If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. 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

    • Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others' copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without lim- itation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings.
  • 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: Bench ■ Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the instrument does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Enhanced Realism and Natural Expressiveness ... 10 Panel Controls ... 12 Playing the Keyboard ... 14 Setting Up ... 16 Music Rest ... 16 Sheet Music Braces (CVP-405/403) ... 16 Using Headphones ... 17 Changing the Display Language ... 18 Display Settings ...
  • Page 8 Voice Creating (Sound Creator) ... 96 Basic Procedure ... 96 Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices ... 100 Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles ...103 Style Characteristics ... 103 Selecting a Chord Fingering Type ... 103 Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style ...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Appendix Troubleshooting ... 201 CVP-405: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 206 CVP-403: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 208 CVP-401: Keyboard Stand Assembly ... 210 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) (CVP-405) ... 212 Specifications ... 213 Index ... 215 Panel Button Chart ... 218 Introduction Quick Guide Basic Operation...

  • Page 10: Enhanced Realism And Natural Expressiveness

    Enhanced Realism and Natural Expressiveness Authentic Acoustic Piano-like Touch with Graded Hammer (GH) and Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard The Clavinova is the next best thing to a real piano. It features an exceptional natural piano touch and expressive response-thanks to the remarkable Graded Hammer key- board.
  • Page 11 Practicing Displaying and Playing along with the Music Score ...page 59 While playing back a Song, you can have the music score (notation) automati- cally shown on the display—an exceptionally convenient tool for learning and practicing pieces. Guide Lamps...page 39 The key guide lamps are also helpful in learning and practicing, since they indicate the notes you should play, when you should play them, and how long you should hold them down.

  • Page 12: Panel Controls

    Panel Controls 1 [POWER] switch ... P. 14 2 [USB TO DEVICE] Terminal... P. 22 3 [MASTER VOLUME] dial... P. 15 4 [DEMO] button... P. 23 METRONOME 5 [ON/OFF] button ... P. 30 TRANSPOSE 6 [–] [+] buttons... P. 56 TEMPO 7 [TAP TEMPO] button...
  • Page 13 VOICE CONTROL l VOICE category selection buttons ... P. 32 m [VOICE EFFECT] button ... P. 85 ONE TOUCH SETTING n [1]–[4] buttons ... P. 50 o [OTS LINK] button ... P. 51 p Drum Kit icons... Data List (Drum/key Assignment List) Pedals q Left pedal...

  • Page 14: Playing The Keyboard

    Playing the Keyboard CAUTION Hold the cover with both hands when opening or clos- ing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be careful to avoid catching fin- gers (yours or others, espe- cially children’s) between the cover and the unit.
  • Page 15 Playing the keyboard Play the keyboard to produce sound. Adjusting the volume While playing the keyboard, adjust the volume level by using the [MASTER VOLUME] located at the left of the panel. Turning the power off Press the [POWER] switch to turn the power off. The screen and the power indicator turn off.

  • Page 16: Setting Up

    Setting Up Music Rest To Raise the Music Rest: CVP-405/403: CAUTION Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go. When raising or lowering the When raised, the music rest is fixed at a certain angle and cannot be adjusted. music rest, do not release your hands from the music CVP-401:...

  • Page 17: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks located on the bottom left of the instrument. Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be connected. (If you are using only one pair of headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.) CVP-405/403 INPUT MIC.

  • Page 18: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language Changing the Display Language This determines the language used in the display for messages, file names, and character input. Display Settings Adjusting the Contrast of the Display You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [LCD CONTRAST] knob located to the left of the display.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (CVP-405/403) Adjust the brightness of the display. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] CONFIG 2 Press the [2 π † ] button to adjust the brightness of the display. π...
  • Page 20 Display Settings Entering the Owner Name in the Opening Display You can have your name appear in the opening display (the display that appears when the power is turned on). CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual CVP-405 Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] OWNER Press the [I] (OWNER NAME) button and call up the Owner Name display.

  • 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 The Usb Storage Device (Usb Flash Memory/Floppy Disk, Etc)

    USB storage devices that you purchase. Before purchasing USB storage devices, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Man- ual) for advice, or visit the following web page: http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data.

  • Page 23: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Playing the Demos The Demos are more than just songs—they also provide helpful, easy-to-understand introductions to the features, functions and operations of the instrument. In a way, the Demos are an interactive “mini-man- ual”—complete with sound demonstrations and text showing what it can do for you. Select the desired Language.
  • Page 24 Press the [7π π π π † † † † ]/[8π π π π † † † † ] buttons in the Demo display to call up the specific Demo menu. Press one of the [A]–[I] buttons to show a specific Demo. n On the CVP-401, “Yamaha Piano Technology” is shown instead of “Ultimate Realism.” To return back to the previous display, press the [J] button.

  • Page 25: Operations In The Basic Displays

    Operations in the Basic Displays To start with, you should know a little about the basic displays that appear in the Quick Guide. There are three basic displays: Main display ➤ See below. File selection display ➤ page 26 Function display ➤ page 27 Operation of the Main Display The Main display shows the basic settings and important information for the instrument (It is the same display that...

  • Page 26: Operation Of The File Selection Display

    Operation of the File Selection Display In the File Selection display, you can select the Voice (page 28)/Song ( In the example here, we’ll call up and use the Song Selection display. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display. Press the TAB [ √...

  • Page 27: 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. Press the [D] button to select the category CONTROLLER. When the selected category is further divided into sub-categories, the tab(s) will be shown in the display.

  • Page 28: Playing Voices

    Press the [A] button to select the “1 INITIAL TOUCH.” Press the [1 π † ]/[2 π π † π π † † For details on the touch sensitivity settings, see page 29. Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain displays and functions.

  • Page 29: Piano Lock Function

    One-touch Piano Play This convenient, easy-to-use feature completely and automatically reconfigures the entire instrument for optimum piano performance. No matter what settings you’ve made from the panel, you can instantly call up the piano settings by a single button press. Press the piano-shaped [PIANO RESET] button on the lower right of the panel.

  • Page 30: Using The Pedals

    The depth of the left pedal effect can be adjusted (page 98). ● 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 187).

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Metronome Tempo

    Adjusting the Tempo or Setting the Time Signature of the Metronome Sound ■ Adjusting the Metronome Tempo Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] button to call up the pop-up tempo setting display. Press the TEMPO [–]/[+] buttons to set the tempo. Pressing and holding either button lets you continuously increase or decrease the value. You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to adjust the value.

  • Page 32: Playing Various Voices

    Playing Various Voices The instrument features a variety of Voices such as strings or wind instruments, including exceptionally realistic piano Voices. Playing Preset Voices The preset Voices are categorized and contained in appropriate folders. VOICE category selection buttons on the panel correspond to the categories of the preset Voices.
  • Page 33 Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Voice. You can call up the information for the selected Voice by pressing the [7 π ] (INFORMATION) button. n The Voice type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Preset Voice name. For details on the characteris- tics, see page 79.
  • Page 34 Playing the Voice Demos To listen to the various Voices and hear how they sound especially in context, listen to the demo songs for each Voice. In the Voice Selection display (page 33 step 3), press the [8 † the Demo for the selected Voice. To stop the Demo, press the [8 †...

  • Page 35: Practicing With The Songs

    Practicing with the Songs n Song On the instrument, performance data is called a “Song.” Playing Back Songs Before Practicing The instrument includes not only the preset demo Songs, but also many preset Songs. This section covers basic infor- mation on playing back the preset Songs or Songs in a CD-ROM. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display.
  • Page 36 Playing Songs saved to USER (page 43) Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. Press the TAB [√][®] button to select the USER tab. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select the desired Song. n Select the file to which the data is saved.
  • Page 37 Boost the volume of the part to be practiced On the instrument, a single Song can contain separate data for up to sixteen MIDI channels. Specify the channel for practicing and increase the playback volume for the channel. Select a Song. The method for selecting a Song is the same as “Playing Back Songs Before Practicing (page 35 step 1–5).”...

  • Page 38: Displaying Music Notation (Score)

    Displaying Music Notation (Score) You can view the music notation of the selected Song. We suggest that you read through the music notation before starting to practice. • The instrument can display the music notation of commercially-available music data or your recorded Songs. •...

  • Page 39: One-Handed Practice With The Guide Lamps

    Set the detailed parameters of the view type as desired. Press the [8 π † ] (SETUP) button to call up the detailed setting display. π † π † π † Press the [1 π † ]–[6 π † ] buttons to set the view type. π...
  • Page 40 Press the [TRACK 1 (R)] button to mute the right-hand part. The indicator of the [TRACK 1 (R)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. n Have the guide lamp flash a lead-in to the music In the GUIDE LAMP TIMING, select NEXT (page 138).

  • Page 41: Specifying Range Of Measures

    Practicing the Left-hand Part (TRACK 2) Using the Guide Lamps Follow the same steps as in “Practice the Right-hand Part (TRACK 1) Using the Guide Lamps” on page 39. Press the [TRACK 2] button to mute the left-hand part. The indicator of the [TRACK 2 (L)] button goes out. You can now play that part by yourself. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback and practice the muted part using the guide lamps.

  • Page 42: Recording Your Performance

    Other Methods for Specifying the A–B Repeat Range ● Specifying the repeat range while Songs are stopped Press the [FF] button to advance to the Point A location. Press the [REPEAT] button to specify Point A. Press the [FF] button to advance to the Point B location. Press the [REPEAT] button again to specify Point B.

  • Page 43: Playing Backing Parts With The Performance Assistant Technology

    Save the recorded performance. Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song selection display. Press the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons to select the appropriate tab (USER, USB, etc.) to which you want to save the data. Select USER to save the data to internal memory, or select USB to save the data to a USB storage device.

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

    Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback. Play the keyboard. The instrument automatically matches your performance on the keyboard to the Song playback and chords, no matter what keys you play. It even changes the sound according to the way you play. Try playing in the three different ways below.

  • Page 45: Playing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" With The Auto Accompaniment Feature

    Playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with the Auto Accompaniment Feature Traditional Style: Country Pop Press the STYLE CONTROL “COUNTRY” button. Enabling tempo display above Style name You can select whether the tempo is displayed above the Style name or not. Call up the operation display.

  • Page 46: Chord Fingerings

    Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Style “CountryPop.” • The Style type and its defining characteristics are indicated above the Preset Style name. For details on the character- istics, see page 103. • When the [7 π ] (REPERTOIRE) button is pressed after selecting a Style, you can call up the custom panel settings (for voices and tempos, etc.) designed to best match the selected Style.
  • Page 47 Adjusting the volume balance between the Style and the keyboard (page 40) This lets you adjust the volume balance between Style playback and the sound you play on the keyboard. Call up the Main display. [DIRECT ACCESS] → [EXIT] n The Balance display is indicated at the bottom of the Main display. If the Balance display is not selected, press the [EXIT] button. (On the CVP-401, open the volume balance display by pressing the [C] button.) To adjust the Style volume, press the [2π†] button.
  • Page 48 During Style Playback ● Main This is used for playing the main part of the Song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several measures, and repeats indefinitely. Each preset Style features four different patterns. Press one of the MAIN [A]–[D] buttons during Style playback. ●...
  • Page 49 About the section button (INTRO/MAIN/ENDING, etc.) lamps • Green The section is not selected. • Red The section is currently selected. • Off The section contains no data and cannot be played. Learning How to Play (Indicate) Chords for Style Playback Learning the Notes to Play for Certain Chords If know the name of a chord but don’t know how to play it, you can have the instrument show you the notes to play (Chord Tutor function).
  • Page 50 Checking How to Play Chords with the Guide Lamps For Songs containing chord data, you can have the individual notes of the chords indicated with the Guide lamps on the instrument. Select a Song (page 35). Press the [FUNCTION] button and press the [B] button to call up the Song Setting dis- play, and make sure that the GUIDE MODE is set to “Follow Lights.”...
  • Page 51 Helpful hints for using One Touch Setting ● Automatically changing One Touch Settings with the Main sections (OTS Link) The convenient OTS (One Touch Setting) Link function lets you automatically have One Touch Settings change when you select a different Main section (A–D).To use the OTS Link function, press the [OTS LINK] button. n Setting the timing for OTS changes The One Touch Settings can be set to change with the sections in one of two different timings (page 106).

  • Page 52: Calling Up Ideal Setups For Each Song-Music Finder

    Calling Up Ideal Setups for Each Song—Music Finder If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which Style and Voice settings would be appropriate, the convenient Music Finder function can help you out. Simply select the desired music genre from among the Music Finder “Records,”...

  • Page 53: Calling Up The Panel Settings To Match The Style (Repertoire)

    Play the keyboard. Notice that the panel settings have been automatically changed to match the music genre of the selected record. • Tempo Lock Tempo Lock function lets you avoid changing the Tempo during Style playback when selecting another record. To turn on the Tempo Lock function, press the [I] (TEMPO LOCK) button in the Music Finder display.

  • Page 54: Singing Along With Song Playback (Karaoke) Or Your Own Performance

    Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance Connect a microphone to the instrument (CVP-405/403) and sing along with Song playback (Karaoke) or your own performance. The lyrics can be displayed when the Song contains lyric data. Sing with the microphone as you read the lyr- ics shown in the display.

  • Page 55: Singing With The Lyrics Display

    Singing with the Lyrics Display Try singing while playing back a Song containing lyric data Select a Song (page 35). Press the [LYRICS/TEXT] (CVP-403/401: [LYRICS]) button to display the lyrics. When the Text display appears, press the [1 † ] (LYRICS) button to display the lyrics. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback.

  • Page 56: Convenient Functions For Karaoke

    Displaying the lyrics/text on an external TV monitor (CVP-405) The lyrics/text indicated on the display can also be output via the VIDEO OUT terminal. Use an appropriate video cable to connect the [VIDEO OUT] connector of the instrument to the Video input connector on the TV monitor. Set the external television/video monitor signal (NTSC or PAL) used by your video equipment, if necessary.
  • Page 57 Adding Harmony Vocals to Your Voice (CVP-405/403) You can also automatically apply various harmony vocals to your voice. Select a Song which contains chord data (page 35). If the Song contains this data, the current chord name will be displayed in the Main display during Song playback, letting you easily check whether the Song contains chord data or not.

  • Page 58: Convenient Functions For Singing Along With Your Own Performance

    Adjusting the microphone and Song volume (page 40) You can adjust the volume balance between the Song playback and the microphone. Call up the Main display. [DIRECT ACCESS] → [EXIT] n The Balance display is indicated at the bottom of the Main display. If the Balance display is not indicated, press the [EXIT] button.
  • Page 59 Displaying the Music Score on the Instrument and the Lyrics and Text on TV (CVP-405) This convenient sing-along function lets you have the music score shown on the display of the instrument (for your playing purposes), while only the lyrics are shown on a separate TV (page 56) so your audience can sing along. Call up the operation display.

  • Page 60: Recording Your Performance As Audio (Usb Audio Recorder) (Cvp-405/403)

    Recording Your Performance as Audio (USB Audio Recorder) (CVP-405/403) Here you’ll learn how to record your performance as audio data to a USB storage device. For example, by connecting a guitar, microphone or other device to the instrument, you can record an ensemble performance of guitar and key- board together or record yourself singing along with Song playback.
  • Page 61 Press the [USB] button. Press the [E] (USB AUDIO RECORDER) button to call up the recording display (USB AUDIO RECORDER display). If necessary, press the [E] (PROPERTY) button to call up the Property display, then check the information of the USB storage device. The following information is indicated on the PROPERTY display.

  • Page 62: Playing Back The Recorded Performance

    Playing Back the Recorded Performance Play back the recorded performance. Call up the USB AUDIO RECORDER display. [USB] → [E] (USB AUDIO RECORDER). Press the [7 π † ]/[8 π π † π π † † saved to the connected USB storage device. The file recorded is selected in step 1-7 (page 60).

  • Page 63: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Selecting Message Language You can select the desired language of the display messages. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] → [J] UTILITY → TAB[ √ ][ ® ] OWNER Use [4 π † ]/[5 π † ] (LANGUAGE) buttons to select the language. π...

  • Page 64: Instant Selection Of The Displays-Direct Access

    Instant Selection of the Displays—Direct Access Instant Selection of the Displays— Direct Access With the convenient Direct Access function, you can instantly call up the desired display—with just a single additional button press. CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Press the [DIRECT ACCESS] button. A message appears in the display prompting you to press the appropriate button.

  • Page 65: Basic Displays (Main Display And File Selection Display)

    Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) There are two basic display types – Main and Selection. Here are explanations of each display segment and its basic operation. Main Display The Main display shows the current basic settings of the instrument such as the cur- rently selected Voice and Style, allowing you to see them at a single glance.

  • Page 66: File Selection Display Configuration And Basic Operation

    Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) 8 Tempo Displays the current tempo of the Song or Style. 9 BAR (current position of the Song or Style) Displays the current position of the Song or bar and beat number from playback start of the Style. ) Recording status of USB Audio recorder (CVP-405/403) While recording, a “REC”...
  • Page 67 • Data files and folders The data, both pre-programmed and your own original, are saved as “files.” You can drop files into a folder. Folder File Folder Icon File Selection Display Basic Operation Select the tab containing the desired file by using the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons.
  • Page 68 Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Closing the current folder and calling up the next highest level folder To close the current folder and call up the next highest level folder, press the [8 π ] (UP) button. Example of the PRESET Voice Selection display The PRESET Voice files are categorized and contained in appropriate folders.

  • Page 69: File/Folder Operations In The File Selection Display

    File/Folder Operations in the File Selection Display • Saving Files ... page 70 • Copying Files/Folders (Copy & Paste)... page 71 • Moving Files (Cut & Paste)... page 72 • Deleting Files/Folders ... page 72 • Renaming Files/Folders ... page 73 •...

  • Page 70: Saving Files

    Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Saving Files This operation lets you save your original data (such as Songs and Voices you’ve Internal memory (User tab created) to a file. displays) capacity The internal memory capacity of the instrument is about 1.4MB (CVP-405/403), or about 560KB (CVP-401).
  • Page 71 Collection (DOC) Songs, and Disklavier Piano Soft Songs. These cannot be copied/moved/saved to USB storage device. Prot. 2 Orig Indicates Yamaha-protection-formatted Songs. These cannot be copied. These can be moved/saved only to the USER tab display and USB storage device.
  • Page 72 Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Moving Files (Cut & Paste) This operation lets you cut a file and paste it to another location (folder). Deleting Files/Folders This operation lets you delete a file/folder. Deleting all data in a USB storage device at once Formatting a USB storage device completely erases all data on the...

  • Page 73: Creating A New Folder

    Renaming Files/Folders This operation lets you rename files/folders. Call up the display containing the file/folder you want to rename. Press the [1 † † ] (NAME) button. † † The pop-up window for the Rename operation appears at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 74: Entering Characters

    Basic Displays (Main Display and File Selection Display) Entering Characters The instructions that follow show you how to enter characters in naming your files/ folders and when entering the Keyword for Music Finder function/website. The method is much the same as entering names and numbers to a conventional mobile phone.

  • Page 75: Restoring The Factory-Programmed Settings

    • Inserting a Character 1 Move the cursor to the desired position. Use the same operation as in “Deleting Characters” above. 2 Press the [2 π† ]–[6 π† ], [7 π ] buttons to enter numbers and sym- bols. 3 Press the [8 π ] (OK) button to enter characters. •...

  • Page 76: Restoring The Factory-Programmed Settings Independently By Item

    Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Restoring the Factory-programmed Settings Independently by Item CAUTION This operation deletes all your original data for the respec- tive item (MIDI SETUP, USER EFFECT, MUSIC FINDER, and FILES&FOLDERS). SYSTEM SETUP MIDI SETUP USER EFFECT MUSIC FINDER FILES&FOLDERS REGIST Saving and Recalling Your Original Settings as...

  • Page 77: Data Backup

    file (same tab and page as specified in step 4), and press the corre- sponding [A]–[J] button. Data Backup For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you copy or save your important data to a USB storage device. This provides a convenient backup if the internal memory is damaged.

  • Page 78: Backup Procedure

    Data Backup Backup procedure 1 Song, Style, Registration Memory Bank and Voice Data Insert/connect the backup USB storage device (destination). Call up the display containing the desired file to be copied. Song: Press the [SONG SELECT] button. Style: Press the STYLE category selection buttons. Registration Memory Bank: Press simultaneously REGISTRATION MEM- ORY [REGIST BANK] buttons [+][–].

  • Page 79: Using, Creating And Editing Voices

    These rich and luscious Voices are comprised mostly of keyboard instrument 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 (CVP-405/403), Sustain Sampling (CVP- 405/403), and Key-off Sampling (CVP-405/403).

  • Page 80: Playing Different Voices Simultaneously

    Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices Simulta- neously The instrument keyboard features various functions and performance conveniences that are simply unavailable on an acoustic instrument. It allows you to play several different Voices together in a layer, or play one Voice with your left hand while you play a different Voice (or even two layered Voices!) with your right.

  • Page 81: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 And 2 Parts)

    Playing Two Voices Simultaneously (Right 1 and 2 Parts) You can play two Voices simultaneously with the Right 1 and 2 parts by turning Dual on. Press the PART ON/OFF [DUAL (RIGHT2)] button to play two Voices simultaneously with the Right 1 and 2 parts. Press one of the VOICE category selection buttons to call up the Voice selection display for the Right 2 part.

  • Page 82: Playing Different Voices With The Left And Right Hands (Right 1 And Left Parts)

    Playing Different Voices Simultaneously Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left Parts) You can play different Voices with the Left and Right Hands (Right 1 and Left parts) by turning Split on. For the selected part, a RIGHT mark appears at the left of the Voice name in the Main display.

  • Page 83: Changing Pitch

    Changing Pitch Transpose Transpose the pitch of the keyboard up or down (in semitones). • Transposing during performance You can easily set the desired transposition of the overall sound of the instru- ment by pressing the TRANSPOSE [–]/[+] buttons. • Transposing before performance Change the transpose settings in the MIXING CONSOLE display.
  • Page 84 Changing Pitch Cent: In musical terms a “cent” is 1/ 100th of a semitone. (100 cents equal one semitone.) Instantly recalling the desired scale Register the desired scale to the Registration Memory. Be sure to Preset Scale Types checkmark the SCALE item when registering (page 127).

  • Page 85: Adding Effects To Voices Played On The Keyboard

    Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard The instrument features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which can add extraordinary depth and expression to your sound. Call up the operation display. [DIRECT ACCESS] → [EXIT] Select the desired part for which you want to add effects by pressing one of the [A]–[C], [F]–[H] buttons.
  • Page 86 Adding Effects to Voices Played on the Keyboard Selecting the Harmony/Echo type You can select the desired Harmony/Echo effect from a variety of types. In order to make the type you’ve selected here effective, set HARMONY/ECHO to On in the display shown in step 4 above. Harmony/Echo Types The Harmony/Echo types are divided into the following groups, depending on the particular effect applied.

  • Page 87: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance (Mixing Console)

    ● Multi Assign Type Multi Assign effect automatically assigns notes played simultaneously in the right-hand section of the keyboard to separate parts (Voices). Both of the keyboard part [RIGHT 1] and [RIGHT 2] should be turned on when using the Multi Assign effect. The Right 1 and Right 2 Voices are alternately assigned to the notes in the order you play.
  • Page 88 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) About Parts See below. Instantly setting all parts to the same value Once you’ve selected a parame- ter in step 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.
  • Page 89 Adjustable Items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE Dis- plays The following explanations cover the available items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE displays. VOL/VOICE See page 90. SONG AUTO REVOICE VOICE 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.

  • Page 90: Song Auto Revoice

    Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) EQ (Equalizer) TYPE EDIT EQ HIGH EQ LOW Song Auto Revoice This feature lets you use the high-quality sounds of the instrument to full advantage with XG-compatible song data. When you play back any commercially available XG song data or that created on other instruments, you can use Auto Revoice to automatically assign the specially created Voices of the instrument (Natural!, Live!, Cool!, etc.) instead of the conventional XG Voices of the same type.

  • Page 91: Effect Type

    Press the [8 π π ] (OK) button to apply your Revoice settings. π π To cancel the Revoice operation, press the [8 † ] (CANCEL) button. In the VOL/VOICE tab display, press the [F] button to set SONG AUTO REVOICE to ON.
  • Page 92 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) Effect Block Effect-applicable parts REVERB CHORUS DSP1 DSP2 DSP3 DSP4 If you want to edit the effect parameters, go on to the next operation. ■ Editing and Saving the effect CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual All parts All parts STYLE PART...
  • Page 93 If you have selected one of the DSP 2–4 effect blocks in step 5: You can edit its standard parameters as well as its variation parameter. To select the standard type of parameters, press the [B] button. To select its variation parameter, press the [E] button.
  • Page 94 Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (MIXING CONSOLE) EQ (Equalizer) Equalizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spec- trum into multiple bands that can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound from speak- ers to match the special character of the room.
  • Page 95 ■ Editing and Saving the selected EQ Press the [F] (EDIT) button to call up the MASTER EQ EDIT display. 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 96: Voice Creating (Sound Creator)

    Voice Creating (Sound Creator) Voice Creating (Sound Creator) The instrument has a Sound Creator feature that allows you to create your own Editing the ORGAN FLUTES Voices Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voices. Once you’ve created a The editing method is different Voice, you can save it as a User Voice to the USER/(USB) display for future recall.

  • Page 97: Editable Parameters In The Voice Set Displays

    Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET Displays The following covers in detail the editable parameters that are set in the displays explained in step 3 of the “Basic Procedure” on page 96. The Sound Creator param- eters are organized into five different displays. The parameters in each display are described separately, below.
  • Page 98 Voice Creating (Sound Creator) 2. LEFT PEDAL This allows you to select the function to be assigned to the left pedal. FUNCTION [2 π tons (RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, LEFT, etc.) SOUND ● FILTER Filter is a processor that changes the timbre or tone of a sound by either blocking or passing a specific frequency range.
  • Page 99 ● EG The EG (Envelope Generator) settings determine how the level of the sound changes in time. This lets you reproduce many sound characteristics of natural acoustic instruments—such as the quick attack and decay of percussion sounds, or the long release of a sustained piano tone. ATTACK Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after the key is played.

  • Page 100: Creating Your Original Organ Flutes Voices

    Voice Creating (Sound Creator) 2. DSP DSP TYPE VARIATION 3. EQ EQ LOW/HIGH HARMONY Harmony sets the Right 1 and 2 parts together. Select the Right 1 part (page 32, step 1) in the Main display, before you set it. This has the same settings as the display of “Selecting the Harmony/Echo type”...
  • Page 101 Use the TAB [ √ ][ ® ] buttons to call up the relevant setting display. For information on the available parameters, see the following “Editable Parameters in the VOICE SET [ORGAN FLUTES] displays”. (When selecting the EFFECT/EQ tab display.) If you select the EFFECT/EQ tab display, use the [A]/[B] buttons to select the parameter to be edited.
  • Page 102 Voice Creating (Sound Creator) FOOTAGE Footage: 16' ← ← ← ← → → → → 5 1/3' The term “footage” is a reference to the sound generation of tradi- tional pipe organs, in which the 16'–1' sound is produced by pipes of different lengths (in feet).

  • Page 103: Using, Creating And Editing The Auto Accompaniment Styles

    Using, Creating and Editing the Auto Accompaniment Styles Reference to Quick Guide pages Playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with the Auto Accompaniment Feature ... page 45 Pattern Variation ... page 47 Learning How to Play (Indicate) Chords for Style Playback ... page 49 Appropriate Panel Settings for the Selected Style (One Touch Setting) ...

  • Page 104: Playing Only The Rhythm Channels Of A Style

    Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style SINGLE FINGER MULTI FINGER FINGERED FINGERED ON BASS FULL KEYBOARD AI FINGERED AI FULL KEYBOARD When this advanced fingering type is engaged, the instrument will auto- Artificial Intelligence Playing Only the Rhythm Channels of a Style Starting the rhythm with Sync Start...

  • Page 105: Style Playback-Related Settings

    Turning channels of the Style on/off A Style contains eight channels: RHY1 (Rhythm 1) – PHR2 (Phrase 2). You can add variations and change the feeling of a Style by selectively turning channels on/off as the Style plays. 1 Press the [CHANNEL ON/OFF] button to call up the CHANNEL ON/ OFF display.
  • Page 106 Style Playback-related Settings • Stop Accompaniment Data that is recorded when recording a 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 • OTS Link Timing data will be recorded when set to “OFF”...

  • Page 107: Split Point Settings

    Tempo This determines whether the tempo changes or not when you change Styles dur- ing Style playback. HOLD ...The tempo setting of the previous Style is maintained. RESET...The tempo changes to that of the initial default tempo for the selected Style. Part On/Off This determines whether the Style Channel On/Off status changes or not when you change Styles during Style playback.

  • Page 108: Editing The Volume And Tonal Balance Of The Style (Mixing Console)

    Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) Editing the Volume and Tonal Bal- ance of the Style (MIXING CONSOLE) You can set various mixing-related parameters of the Style. (See “Adjustable items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE display” on page 89.) Call up the “STYLE PART”...
  • Page 109 • Search by song title or music genre (MUSIC) or keyword 1 Press the [A] (MUSIC)/[B] (KEYWORD) button to call up the character entry display. 2 Enter the song title or music genre, or the keyword (page 73). • Search by Style name 1 Press the [C] (STYLE) button to call up the Style selection display.

  • Page 110: Creating A Set Of Favorite Records

    Convenient Music Finder feature Creating a Set of Favorite Records As convenient as the Search function is in plumbing the depths of the Music Finder records, you may want to create a “folder” of favorite records—so you can quickly call up those Styles and settings you use most often in your performance. Deleting Records from the FAVORITE Display Editing Records You can create a new record by editing the currently selected record.

  • Page 111: Saving The Record

    Edit the record as desired. • Editing the song name/keyword/Style name Input each item in the same way as done in the Search display (page 109). • Changing the Tempo Press the [1 π† ] (TEMPO) button. • Memorizing the Section (Intro/Main/Ending) Use the [2 π†...
  • Page 112 Convenient Music Finder feature CAUTION • Selecting “REPLACE” auto- matically deletes all your original records from inter- nal memory and replaces them with the factory Music Finder data. • Make sure that all impor- tant data has been archived to another location before- hand, when the file to delete all records of the Music Finder is down-...

  • Page 113: Style Creator

    Music Finder record which you like. For more details about this service, refer to the following website. http://music.yamaha.com/idc 1 Make sure that you’re connected to the Internet (page 175), press the [MUSIC FINDER] button to call up the MUSIC FINDER display.

  • Page 114: Creating A Style

    Style Creator Creating a Style You can use one of the three different methods described below to create a Style. The created Styles can also be edited (page 119). ■ Realtime Recording ➤ See page 114 This method lets you record the Style by simply playing the instrument. You can select an internal Style that most closely matches your image of the Style you want to create and then re-record parts of the Style as desired, or you can create a new Style from scratch.
  • Page 115 When using realtime recording based on the internal Styles: Overdub recording possible. Select the desired Style to serve as the basis for recording/editing (page 45). When creating a new Style from scratch, press the [C] (NEW STYLE) button from the display shown in step 5 below. Call up the operation display.
  • Page 116 Style Creator Limits on the recordable Voices • RHY1 channel: Any except Organ Flute Voice/ S. Articulation Voice • RHY2 channel: Only drum/SFX kits • BASS–PHR2 channels: Any except Organ Flute Voice, Drum/SFX kits, and S. Articula- tion Voice S. Articulation (Super Articula- tion) Voices are available on the CVP-405.
  • Page 117 Rules when recording non-rhythm channels • Use only the CM7 scale tones when recording the BASS and PHRASE channels (i.e., C, D, E, G, A, and B). • Use only the chord tones when recording the CHORD and PAD chan- nels (i.e., C, E, G, and B).
  • Page 118 Style Creator • Recording channels can be changed in the Song Creator 1–16 tab display; how- • In the Style Creator, the channel data can be entered and System Exclusive data can Style Assembly (ASSEMBLY) Style Assembly allows you to create a single Style by mixing the various patterns (channels) from existing internal Styles.

  • Page 119: Editing The Created Style

    Playing the Style During Style Assembly While you are assembling a Style, you can play back the Style and select the method of playback. Use the [6 π† ]/[7 π† ] (PLAY TYPE) buttons in the Style Assembly display to select the playback method. •...
  • Page 120 Style Creator Changing the Rhythmic Feel (GROOVE) The explanation here applies when you select the GROOVE tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 119). CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation (page 70).
  • Page 121 ■ GROOVE This lets you add swing to the music or change the “feel” of the beat by making subtle shifts in the timing (clock) of the Style. The Groove settings are applied to all channels of the selected Style. ORIGINAL BEAT Specifies the beats to which Groove timing is to be applied.
  • Page 122 Style Creator Editing Data for Each Channel (CHANNEL) The explanation here applies when you select the CHANNEL tab in step 4 of “Basic Operation for Editing Styles” (page 119). CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style QUANTIZE or you turn the power off without executing the save...
  • Page 123 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 124 Style Creator CAUTION The edited Style will be lost if you change to another Style or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation. Auditioning Your Style with a Specific Chord Normally in the Style Creator, ■ SOURCE ROOT/CHORD you can hear your original Style- in-process with the Source Pat- These settings determine the original key of the source pattern (i.e., the key used...
  • Page 125 ■ NTT (Note Transposition Table) This sets the note transposition table for the source pattern. When NTR is set to ROOT FIXED, the transposition table used does not BYPASS do any note conversion. When NTR is set to ROOT TRANS, the table used only converts the root note.
  • Page 126 Style Creator ■ NOTE LIMIT This sets the note range (highest and lowest notes) for voices recorded to the style channels. By judicious setting of this range, you can ensure that the voices sound as realistic as possible—in other words, that no notes outside the natural range are sounded (e.g., high bass sounds or low piccolo sounds).

  • Page 127: Registering And Recalling Custom

    Registering and Recalling Custom Panel Setups The Registration Memory function allows you to save (or “register”) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory button, and then instantly recall your cus- tom panel settings by pressing a single button. The registered settings for eight Reg- istration Memory buttons should be saved as a single Bank (file).

  • Page 128: Recalling The Registered Panel Setups

    Recalling the Registered Panel Setups Saving the Registered Panel Setups You can save all the eight registered panel setups as a single Registration Memory Bank file. Registration Memory data compatibility In general, Registration Memory data (Bank files) is compatible among the models CVP-409/ 407/405/403/401.

  • Page 129: Deleting An Unneeded Panel Setup/Naming A Panel Setup

    Deleting an Unneeded Panel Setup/Naming a Panel Setup The panel setups can be deleted or named individually as desired. Press simultaneously REGISTRATION MEMORY [REGIST BANK] but- tons [+][–] to call up the REGISTRATION BANK Selection Display. Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a bank to be edited. Press the [8 †...

  • Page 130: Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers In Order-Registration Sequence

    Recalling the Registered Panel Setups CAUTION Settings in the REGISTRATION FREEZE display are automati- cally saved to the instrument when you exit from this dis- play. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings will be lost.
  • Page 131 Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY [1]–[8] button on the panel, then press the [6 π † ] (INSERT) button to input the number. π π † π † † • Replacing the number Press the [5 π† ] (REPLACE) button to replace the number at the cursor position with the currently selected Registration Memory number.

  • Page 132: Using, Creating And Editing Songs

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

  • Page 133: Operations For Song Playback

    Operations for Song Playback This section explains detailed operations and functions related to Song playback which are not covered in the “Quick Guide.” ■ Starting/Stopping a Song Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start Song playback, and press the SONG [STOP] button to stop.
  • Page 134 Operations for Song Playback ■ Top/Pause/Rewind/Fast Forward Moving to the top position of the Song Press the SONG [STOP] button, regardless of whether the Song is stopped or play- ing back. Pausing the Song Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button during Song playback. Press the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button again and the Song will resume from the current position.

  • Page 135: Song Playback

    ■ Queuing the Next Playback Song While a Song is playing back, you can queue up the next Song for playback. This is convenient for chaining it to the next Song smoothly during stage performance. Select the Song you want play next in the Song Selection display, while a Song is playing back.

  • Page 136: Adjusting The Volume Balance And Voice Combination, Etc. (Mixing Console)

    Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE) Adjusting the Volume Balance and Voice Combination, etc. (MIXING CONSOLE) You can set the mixing-related parameters of a Song. Refer to the section “Adjust- able items (parameters) in the MIXING CONSOLE display” on page 89. Call up the About the [SONG CH 1–8]/ [SONG CH 9–16] displays “SONG CH 1–8”...

  • Page 137: Using The Practice Function (Guide)

    Changing Voices 1–4 The operation steps are the same as in the “Adjusting the Volume Balance of Each Channel” (see page 136). Press the [H] button to select the “VOICE”. Press one of the [1 π † ]–[8 π π π...
  • Page 138 Using the Practice Function (Guide) For Keyboard Performance Follow lights With this function, the keyboard guide lamps indicate which notes you should play (page 39). Song playback pauses and waits for you to play. When you play the cor- rect notes, Song playback continues. Any key With this function, you can play the melody of a Song just by pressing a single key (any key is OK) in time with the rhythm.

  • Page 139: Recording Your Performance

    Turning playback channels of the Song on and off A Song consists of 16 separate channels. You can independently turn each channel of the selected Song playback on or off. Usually, CH 1 is assigned to [TRACK 1] button, CH 2 is assigned to [TRACK 2] button, and CH 3–16 are assigned to the [EXTRA TRACKS] button.

  • Page 140: Quick Recording

    Recording Your Performance Quick Recording This lets you conveniently and quickly record your performance. The RIGHT and/or LEFT parts are recorded onto separate tracks. With Multi Track Recording, you can record RIGHT 2 part individ- ually. CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Press the SONG [REC] and SONG [STOP] buttons simultaneously. A blank Song (“New Song”) is called up for recording.

  • Page 141: Multi Track Recording

    Start recording. There are several different ways you can start recording. • Starting by playing the keyboard If you’ve selected the SONG [TRACK 1(R)]/[TRACK 2 (L)] buttons in step 3 above, play in the right-hand section of the keyboard (page 80). If you’ve selected the SONG [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLES)] button in step 3 above, play in the left-hand (chord) section of the keyboard (page 107).
  • Page 142 Recording Your Performance Setting all of the 9–16 chan- nels to “REC” simultaneously While holding the SONG [REC] button, press the SONG [EXTRA TRACKS (STYLE)] button. When selecting the MIDI part • Setting a single channel to MIDI All incoming data received via any of the MIDI channels 1–16 is recorded.

  • Page 143: Step Recording

    Press the [SONG SELECT] button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 70). About Song channels Default channel/part assignments are shown below. Channels Default Parts RIGHT1 About keyboard parts There are three keyboard parts, RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2 and LEFT.
  • Page 144 Recording Your Performance CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual 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. For recording melodies ... Select the [1–16] tab. For recording chords ...
  • Page 145 Recording Melodies This section explains how to step-record notes, using three music score examples. Example 1 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the section “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 144. 3–5 * The numbers shown in the notation correspond to the following opera- tion step numbers.
  • Page 146 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 70). Move the cursor to the begin- ning of the Song. Press the SONG [STOP] button during recording.
  • Page 147 About items which can be selected via the [G] [H] [I] buttons in the Step Record display [G] button ... Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. Items Velocity to be recorded Actual velocity you play the keyboard with Kbd.Vel [H] button ...
  • Page 148 Recording Your Performance Example 2 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 144. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while executing the operation. Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display.
  • Page 149 Play the keys E3, F3, and A3 in order, according to the notation exam- ple. Press the [G] button to select “ .” Press the [H] button to select “Tenuto.” Press the [I] button to select “dotted.” Press the [5 π †...
  • Page 150 Recording Your Performance Example 3 The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 144. In this example, keep in mind that one of the steps involves holding down a key on the keyboard while executing the entire operations. Select the Voice for recording after calling up the Step Record display.
  • Page 151 While holding the C3 and E3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7 π button. Do not release the C3 and E3 keys yet. Keep holding them while executing the following steps. While holding the C3, E3 and G3 keys on the keyboard, press the [7 π...

  • Page 152: Recording Chords

    Recording Your Performance Recording Chords You can record Chords and Sections (Intro, Main, Ending, and so on) one at a time with precise timing. These instructions show how to record chord changes using the Step Record function. The explanations here apply to step 7 of the “Basic Operations for Step Recording” on page 144.
  • Page 153 Press the [6 π † ] button to select the quarter-note length. π † π π † † Play the chords F, and G7 in the chord section of the keyboard. Press the STYLE CONTROL [MAIN VARIATION B] button. Press the [4 π †...

  • Page 154: Editing A Recorded Song

    Recording Your Performance 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-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Select a Song for editing. Call up the operation display. [FUNCTION] →...
  • Page 155 Re-Recording a Specific Section—Punch In/ Out (REC MODE) When re-recording a specific section of an already-recorded Song, use the Punch IN/OUT function. In this method, only the data between the Punch In point and the Punch Out point is overwritten with the newly recorded data. Keep in mind that the notes before and after the Punch In/Out points are not recorded over, although you will hear them play back normally to guide you in the Punch In/Out timing.
  • Page 156 Recording Your Performance Examples of re-recording with various Punch In/Out settings This instrument features several different ways you use the Punch In/Out function. The illustrations below indicate a variety of situations in which selected measures in an eight-measure phrase are re-recorded. PUNCH IN setting PUNCH OUT setting NORMAL...
  • Page 157 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 70). ■ QUANTIZE menu The Quantize function allows you to align the timing of all the notes in a channel. For example, if you record the musical phrase shown at right, you may not play it with absolute precision, and your performance...
  • Page 158 Recording Your Performance ■ Mixing (merging) the data of the specified two channels (MIX menu) This function lets you mix the data of the two channels and place the results in a different channel. It also lets you copy the data from one channel to another. ■...
  • Page 159 4 Press the [D] (EXECUTE) button to execute the SETUP recording oper- ation. 5 Press the [I] (SAVE) button to call up the Song Selection display for saving your data, then save the data in the Song Selection display (page 70). Editing Note or Chord Events (CHORD, 1–16) The explanations here apply to the CHORD and 1–16 tab displays in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 154.
  • Page 160 Recording Your Performance About Clock A unit of note resolution. The Quantize size is the number of clocks per quarter note. On the instrument, one clock is equal to 1/1920th of a quarter note. CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual About the events shown in the display 001 : 1 : 1440 Example Beat...
  • Page 161 Displaying Specific Types of Events (FILTER) In the edit displays various types of events are shown. It may sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the edit displays. Press the [H] (FILTER) button in the edit displays.
  • Page 162 Recording Your Performance Editing Lyrics (LYRICS) The explanations here apply to the LYRICS tab display in step 4 of the Basic Editing Operation on page 154. From this display, you can edit the recorded Lyrics events. The operations here are basically the same as in the section “Editing Note or Chord Events”...

  • Page 163: (Cvp-405/403)

    Using a Microphone (CVP-405/403) Reference to Quick Guide pages Singing Along with Song Playback (Karaoke) or Your Own Performance... page 54 Connecting a Microphone... page 54 Singing with the Lyrics Display ...page 55 Convenient Functions for Karaoke ...page 56 Adjusting the tempo ... page 31 Transpose ...
  • Page 164 Editing Vocal Harmony Parameters CAUTION The settings here will be lost if you change to another Vocal Harmony type or you turn the power off without executing the save operation. CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Press one of the [A]–[J] buttons to select a Vocal Harmony type to be edited.
  • Page 165 Editable Parameters in the VOCAL HARMONY EDIT Display VOCODER TYPE Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the micro- phone sound when the Harmony mode (page 169) is set to “VOCODER.” CHORDAL TYPE Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the micro- phone sound when the Harmony mode (page 169) is set to “CHORDAL.”...

  • Page 166: Adjusting The Microphone And Harmony Sound

    Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound Adjusting the Microphone and Har- mony Sound CVP-405/403/401 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 167 Press the TAB [ √ ] button to select the OVERALL SETTING tab display. Use the [A]–[J] buttons to select the item (parameter) (see below) to be adjusted. Use the [1 π † ]–[8 π † ] buttons to set the value. π...
  • Page 168 Adjusting the Microphone and Harmony Sound ■ COMPRESSOR This effect holds down the output when the input signal from the microphone exceeds a specified level. This is especially useful for smoothing out vocals that have widely varying dynamics. It effectively “compresses” the signal, making soft parts louder and loud parts softer.
  • Page 169 • MODE All of the Vocal Harmony types fall into one of three modes, which produce har- mony in different ways. The harmony effect is dependent on the selected Vocal Harmony mode, and this parameter determines how the harmony is applied to your voice.

  • Page 170: Talk Setting

    Talk Setting Talk Setting This function lets you have special settings for making announcements between songs, separate from the settings for your singing performance. CAUTION Settings in the TALK SETTING tab display are automatically saved to the instrument when you exit from the display. However, if you turn the power off without exiting from this display, the settings...
  • Page 171 Adjustable Items (Parameters) in the TALK SETTING Tab Display VOLUME This determines the output volume of the microphone sound. This sets the stereo pan position of the microphone sound. REVERB DEPTH This sets the depth of the reverb effects applied to the micro- phone sound.

  • Page 172: Connecting The Clavinova Directly To The Internet

    Internet, etc.) via a router or a modem equipped with a router. For specific instructions on connecting (as well as information on compatible LAN adaptors, rout- ers, etc.), refer to the Yamaha website: Depending on the Internet con- nection, you may not be able to http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard...

  • Page 173: Accessing The Special Website

    Accessing the Special Website Accessing the Special Website From the special website, you can audition and purchase Song data, among other things. To access the site, press the [INTERNET] button, while the instrument is connected to the Internet. To close the website display and return to the operation display of the instrument, press the [EXIT] button.

  • Page 174: Following Links

    Operations in the Special Website Following Links When there is a link in the page, it is shown as a button or in colored text, etc. To select the link, press the [6 † ]/[7 π† ]/[8 † ] buttons or use the [DATA ENTRY] dial.

  • Page 175: Refreshing A Web Page/Canceling Loading Of A Web Page

    Refreshing a Web Page/Canceling Loading of a Web Page To refresh a web page (to make sure you have the latest version of the page, or to try reloading), press the [5 π ] (REFRESH) button. To cancel loading of a page (if the page is taking too long to open), press the [6 π ] (STOP) button.

  • Page 176: Purchasing And Downloading Data

    Operations in the Special Website Purchasing and Downloading Data You can purchase and download Song data (for playback on this instrument) and other types of data from the special website. For details on purchasing and down- loading data, refer to the instructions on the site itself. Operation after purchase and download When downloading is completed, a message appears asking you whether or not to CAUTION...
  • Page 177 Select the position of the new bookmark by pressing the [1 π † ) button. † † † To register the bookmark, press the [7 π press the [8 π † ] (CANCEL) button to cancel. π † π † π...
  • Page 178 Operations in the Special Website CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmark display, you can change the names and rearrange the order of your bookmarks, as well as delete unnecessary bookmarks from the list. 1 π π /† π †...

  • Page 179: About The Internet Settings Display

    About the Internet Settings Display From the Internet Settings display, you can make various settings related to the Internet connection, including preferences for the menus and displays. The Internet Settings display has four sub-displays: Browser, LAN, Wireless LAN, and Others. Basic Operation Press the [5 †...
  • Page 180 Operations in the Special Website Browser Both the wired LAN and wireless LAN need to be set in this display. CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual To execute the setting, press the [3 π press the [3 † † ] (CANCEL) button. † †...
  • Page 181 Wireless LAN These settings here are only necessary when using a USB wireless LAN adaptor. For a wireless LAN setup, make sure to set both the LAN settings (page 180) and the Wireless LAN settings below. 1 Wireless Networks Determines whether or not Wireless Networks are displayed. 2 SSID Determines the SSID setting.

  • Page 182: Changing The Home Page

    Operations in the Special Website Changing the Home Page In the default condition, the top page of the special website is automatically set to be the Home page for the browser. However, you can specify any desired page on the special website to be the Home page. CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual Open the page you wish to set as your new Home page.

  • Page 183: Initializing Internet Settings

    Initializing Internet Settings The settings of the Internet function are not initialized when using the Initialize operation of the instrument; Internet settings must be initialized separately, as explained here. Initializing will reset to the default values not only the settings of the browser, but also all settings you have made in the Internet Settings displays (except for the cookies and bookmarks), including those related to Internet connec- tion.

  • Page 184: Glossary Of Internet Terms

    Site Short for “website,” this refers to the group of web pages that are opened together. For example, the collection 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. Communi- cation is possible only between terminals with matching SSID names.

  • Page 185: Using Your Instrument With Other Devices

    Using Your Instrument with Other Devices CAUTION Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, elec- trical shock or damage to the components may occur.

  • Page 186: Playing External Audio Devices With The Built-In Speakers (4 [Aux In] Jacks)

    Connecting Audio & Video Devices Playing External Audio Devices with the Built-in Speakers (4 [AUX IN] Jacks) The stereo outputs from another instrument can be con- nected to these jacks, allowing the sound of an external instrument to be reproduced via the instrument’s speak- ers.

  • Page 187: Using The Footswitch Or Foot Controller (6 [Aux Pedal] Jack)

    Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller (6 [AUX PEDAL] jack) By connecting a Foot Controller or Footswitch to the [AUX PEDAL] jack, you can have convenient control over various user-assignable functions. For example, connecting the Foot controller FC7 and assigning it the volume control function allows you to add expression to your performance by controlling the volume level of the notes you play.
  • Page 188 Using the Footswitch or Foot Controller ([AUX PEDAL] jack) Details on the pedal functions are listed here. For functions indicated with “ operation cannot be done with a footswitch. Assignable Pedal Functions VOLUME* SUSTAIN SOSTENUTO SOFT GLIDE PORTAMENTO PITCH BEND* MOD/S.ART1* (CVP-405) MODULATION (CVP-403/401) MOD/S.ART2 (ALT) (CVP-405)
  • Page 189 INTRO1–3 MAIN A–D FILL DOWN FILL SELF FILL BREAK FILL UP ENDING1–3 FADE IN/OUT FINGERED/FING ON BASS BASS HOLD PERCUSSION DUAL ON/OFF SPLIT ON/OFF OTS+ OTS– The Sostenuto and Portament functions will not affect the Organ Flute Voices, even they have been assigned to the Foot Pedals. Adjustable Parameters for Each Function The parameters below correspond to buttons [2 π†...

  • Page 190: Connecting External Midi Devices (7 [Midi] Terminals)

    Connecting external MIDI devices ([MIDI] terminals)/Connecting a Computer or USB Device Connecting External MIDI Devices (7 [MIDI] Terminals) Use the built-in [MIDI] terminals and standard MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices. MIDI IN Receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device.

  • Page 191: Connecting To A Usb-Type Lan Adaptor And Usb Storage Device (9 Via The [Usb To Device] Terminal)

    The second connection possibility involves a separate, external MIDI interface connected to the computer via a USB port or a serial port (modem or printer terminal). Using standard MIDI cables, connect the MIDI OUT ter- minal of the external interface to the [MIDI IN] terminal of the instrument, and connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal of the instrument to the MIDI IN terminal of the interface.

  • Page 192: Connect To The Internet () [Lan] Port)

    Connecting a Computer or USB Device Copying files from a computer hard disk to a USB storage device Files contained on the hard disk of a computer can be transferred to the instrument by first copying them to the storage media, then connecting/inserting the media to the instrument.
  • Page 193 Recording and play back the performance of a digital instrument (MIDI data) Recording Playback Tone Generator Controller (keyboard, etc.) USB storage device USB storage device In the case of digital instruments, the audio signals are sent through output jacks (such as [AUX OUT]) on the instrument. The “controller”...
  • Page 194 What is MIDI? Message Name Operation/Panel Setting Messages which are generated when Note ON/OFF the keyboard is played. Each mes- sage includes a specific note num- ber which corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity value based on how hard the key is played.

  • Page 195: 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 196: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. The instrument gives you a set of ten pre-programmed templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particu- lar MIDI application or external device. Also, you can edit the pre-programmed templates and save up to ten of your original templates to the USER display.

  • Page 197: Pre-Programmed Midi Templates

    Pre-Programmed MIDI Templates Template name All Parts KBD & STYLE Master KBD Song Clock Ext MIDI Accord 1 MIDI Accord 2 MIDI Pedal 1 MIDI Pedal 2 MIDI OFF Description Transmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT1, 2,and LEFT), with the excep- tion of Song parts.

  • Page 198: Midi System Settings

    MIDI Settings MIDI System Settings The explanations here apply to the SYSTEM display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Operation” on page 196. ■ LOCAL CONTROL Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,”...

  • Page 199: Midi Receive Settings

    When different parts are assigned to the same transmit channel If the same transmit channel is assigned to several different parts, the transmitted MIDI messages are merged to a single channel— resulting in unexpected sounds and possible glitches in the con- nected MIDI device.

  • Page 200: Setting The Chord Type For Style Playback Via Midi Receive

    MIDI Settings Setting the Chord Type for Style Play- back via MIDI Receive The explanations here apply to the CHORD DETECT display to be called up in step 4 of the “Basic Opera- tion” on page 196. These settings let you determine the chord type for Style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI.

  • Page 201: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overall The instrument does not turn on. • Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the instrument, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off.
  • Page 202 Demo How can I stop the demo? • Press the [EXIT] button. Voice The Voice selected from the Voice Selection display does not sound. • Check whether or not the selected part is turned on (page 80). • To select the Voice for the right-hand key range, make sure the PART ON/OFF [DUAL (RIGHT2)]/[SPLIT (LEFT)] buttons are off.
  • Page 203 Synchro Stop cannot be turned on. • Synchro Stop cannot be turned on when the fingering mode is set to “Full Keyboard” or “AI Full Keyboard,” or when Style On/Off is set to off. Make sure the fingering mode is set to something besides “Full Keyboard” or “Al Full Keyboard”...
  • Page 204 Song playback stops before the Song is finished. • The Guide function is turned on. (In this case, playback is “waiting” for the correct key to be played.) Press the [GUIDE] button to turn off the guide function. The Song last selected before turning off the power is no longer available.
  • Page 205 Lyrics (Karaoke) Lyrics are not displayed. • If the selected Song does not contain lyric data, lyrics are not displayed. Some of the lyrics overlap each other. • This happens for Songs containing many lyrics. The Lyrics Background setting cannot be changed. (CVP-405) •...

  • Page 206: Cvp-405: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CVP-405: 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 Installing E. 1 Remove the plastic 2 Untie and straighten cover from D. out the bundled cord attached to the bottom of E. 3 Pass the pedal cord between E and D. 4 Make sure that E lays flat, with no gap between itself and the floor, then affix the E using two screws.

  • Page 208: Cvp-403: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CVP-403: 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 209 Fix A. Center A to produce equal clearance on the left and right sides. Use 6 ✕ 16 mm short screws to secure A from the front. Connect the pedal cord. Insert the pedal cord plug to the pedal connector from the front.

  • Page 210: Cvp-401: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    CVP-401: 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 211 Secure A. Adjust the position of A so that the left and right ends of A will project beyond D and E equally when seen from the front. Secure A by tightening the short screws (6 ✕ 16mm) from the front.

  • Page 212: Installing The Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) (Cvp-405)

    Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) (CVP-405) The floppy disk drive can be installed to the bottom of the instrument by using the included floppy disk drive case and screws. For a list of optional floppy disk drives available for this instrument, see “Optional Accesso- ries”...

  • Page 213: Specifications

    Specifications Sound Source Keyboard Number of keys Display Music Score, Lyrics Text Wallpaper Customize (Lyrics display) Polyphony (max) Voice Selection Natural! Voice S. Articulation! Voice Voice Mega Voice Live! Voice Cool! Voice Sweet! Voice Organ Flutes! Regular Voice Sound Creator Reverb/Chorus/ Effect DSP/Master...
  • Page 214 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 215: Index

    Index Numerics 1–16 ... 144 A-B Repeat ... 41 AI ... 104 AI FINGERED ... 104 AI FULL KEYBOARD ... 104 Any key ... 138 ARABIC ... 84 Assembly ...206 ASSEMBLY (Style) ... 118 Audio Recorder ... 60 Auto Accompaniment Feature ... 44 AUTO REVOICE SETUP ...
  • Page 216 GM System Level 1 ... 195 GM System Level 2 ... 195 GROOVE ... 120 GS ... 195 Guide ... 137 Guide Lamp ... 39 GUIDE LAMP ON/OFF ... 137 GUIDE LAMP TIMING ... 138 H ... 65 HARMONY ... 100 HARMONY/ECHO ...
  • Page 217 RANDOM ... 134 Realtime Recording ... 114 REC ... 66 REC MODE ... 154 RECEIVE ... 199 Record (Song) ... 42 Record (Style) ... 114 REGISTRATION MEMORY ... 127 REGISTRATION SEQUENCE ... 130 REPEAT MODE ... 36 Repeat Playback ... 134 Repeat Playback Function ...

  • Page 218: Panel Button Chart

    Panel Button Chart The position of the button on the panel can be confirmed by the Panel Control (page 12). Symbol [–] [+] (TEMPO) ... 8 [–] [+] (TRANSPOSE) ... 6 Number [1]–[4] (ONE TOUCH SETTING) ... n [1]–[8] (REGISTRATION MEMORY)... k ]–[8 ] ...
  • Page 219 The followings are the titles, credits and copyright notices for fifty seven (57) of the songs pre-installed in this instrument: 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 220 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 221 (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 222 MEMO CVP-405/403/401 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 223: 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 224 * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT.
  • Page 225 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.
  • Page 226 Clavinova Web site http://music.yamaha.com/homekeyboard/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2007 Yamaha Corporation WH96710 612APZC?.?-01A1 Printed in Indonesia...

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