Page 1 Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord.
Page 2: Special Message Section
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The 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 • Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Page 4: Floppy Disk
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual care- fully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.
Page 5: Features Of The Clavinova
Clavinova’s operations (page 16). Wealth of Rich, Realistic Voices The CVP-103 has a wide variety of authentic and dynamic voices, including 195 original voices, 480 XG voices, and 12 drum/SFX kits. These include exceptionally natural-sounding piano, strings and brass voices, and the particularly expressive “SweetTrumpet”...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Playing Back Your Custom Styles ... 84 Messages in Custom Style Mode ... 84 Using Style Files About the Yamaha Style File Format ... 86 Loading Styles from a Disk ... 86 Playing Loaded Style Files ... 88 CHAPTER 4:...
Page 7 CHAPTER 9: Connections Audio Connections Headphones ... 158 Audio Input and Output ... 158 Data Connections Connecting MIDI Equipment ... 160 Connecting to a Host Computer ... 160 APPENDICES Effect Type Lists Messages Troubleshooting MIDI and Data Compatibility Index CVP-103...
Page 8: Getting Ready
Arrows in Operation Explanations Different types of arrows are used to distinguish the steps of an operation from its results. Operation steps …indicates that you should do , then do Operation results …indicates that doing CVP-103 results in . DEMO HELP...
Page 9: Handling The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd) And Floppy Disks
Yamaha recommends that you use a commercially- available dry-type head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask your Yamaha dealer about the availability of proper head-cleaning disks. Never open or close the key cover while a disk is extending from the drive (i.e.
Page 10: Setting Up The Clavinova
Be careful to avoid catching your fingers when opening or closing the cover. CVP-103 To raise the music stand: Z Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go. X Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the right on the rear of the music stand.
Page 11: Turning The Power On And Off
MIDI instrument. There’s even a TO HOST terminal that lets you connect the Clavinova directly to a personal computer. Be sure to turn the power off when connecting or disconnecting other equipment. See the instructions in Chapter 9 of this manual for details. Setting Up the Clavinova CVP-103...
Page 12: Panel Controls And Terminals
Panel Controls and Terminals CVP-103 Volume Section [MASTER VOLUME] ... page 23 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME ] ... page 23 Special Mode Control Section [DEMO] ... page 14 [HELP] ... page 27 Accompaniment Style Section STYLE buttons ... page 49 [DISK/CUSTOM] ... page 73 [MUSIC DATABASE] ...
Page 13 [PEDAL] ... page 42 in the Reference Booklet MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] ... page 160 [HOST SELECT] ... page 160 [TO HOST] ... page 160 Pedals Soft pedal ... page 40 Sostenuto pedal ... page 40 Damper pedal ... page 40 Panel Controls and Terminals POWER CVP-103...
Page 14: Playing The Demo Songs
(A) To listen to one of the featured demo songs, press one of the buttons under the numbers 1 through 4 in the display. The current song number is highlighted during playback. CVP-103 • You can also start the demo playback, beginning with the first feature song, by pressing [START/STOP] or [PLAY/ STOP].
Page 15 When ALL or RANDOM is selected as the play mode, the Clavinova will play other songs when the selected song is finished. Demo song data is not output through the [MIDI OUT] terminal; however, your keyboard performance data is output. CVP-103...
Page 16: Basic Operation
To select a function, press and quickly release the LCD button directly below that function. For example, you can select KBD VOL by pressing the leftmost LCD button. Press to select. CVP-103 Main display Remember, the main display is the dis- play that appears first when you turn the power on.
Page 17: Changing A Setting
Refer to page 23 for details on the KBD VOL function. This is why you should release the LCD button quickly when you select a func- tion: you could end up raising its value when you want to lower it! CVP-103...
Page 18: Changing A Setting In A Menu Display
In other displays, these controls will change the value of the currently selected function instead. Try selecting different piano voices in this display before you move on to the next step. CVP-103 SYNTHE- SIZER Voice...
Page 19: Displaying A Different Page
(Midi Grand), then turn the data dial clockwise or press the [+] button. This happens because the CVP-103 has more piano voices than it can fit in the display. When one of the Clavinova’s features includes more functions than will fit in the display, the functions are divided among two or more display pages.
Page 20: Using Functions In Non-Rounded Rectangles
KEY TOUCH and VOICE SETTING. Such functions cannot be selected; instead, pressing the corresponding LCD button changes the setting directly without selecting the function. CVP-103 button (or the data dial, or the [+] button) to buttons (or both the [–] and [+] buttons) simul-...
Page 21: Exiting To The Main Display
You can usually use [EXIT] to get back to the main display. In some cases, how- ever, this button will return you to a previ- ous setting display instead. When this happens, pressing [EXIT] again will get you back to the main display. CVP-103...
Page 22 • You can instruct the Clavinova to remember certain settings when the power is off, and recall these set- tings when you turn the power back on. To do this, you need to change the settings of the Backup function (page 152). CVP-103 Displays: See page:...
Page 23: Adjusting The Volume
SYNTHE- STRINGS/ PLAY/ STOP PIANO E. PIANO GUITAR SIZER ORGAN CHOIR DUAL REVERB SAX / PER- BRASS FLUTE BASS CUSSION ENSEMBLE SPLIT EFFECT GUIDE CONTROL REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING SOUND REGIST- ONE TOUCH NEXT NOTE REPEAT BANK BANK RATION SETTING CVP-103...
Page 24: Adjusting Accompaniment Or Song Part Levels
This MIXER display appears when you’re not using the Song mode. See “Adjusting Individual Part Levels” (page 65) for details. Song Mixer This MIXER display appears in the Song mode. See “Adjusting Indi- vidual Track Levels” (page 100) for details. CVP-103...
Page 25: Using The Metronome
• The metronome uses the time signa- ture of the style or song instead of the BEAT setting during style or song playback. • The metronome stops when the style or song stops. CVP-103...
Page 26: Changing The Metronome Settings
[ACMP/SONG VOLUME] slider (except in Song mode, in which case the volume of the metronome is not affected by the slider). If you use the slider, the playback volume for the Automatic Accompaniment (page 50) will also be affected. CVP-103 TEMPO METRONOME RESET buttons to change the time signature.
Page 27: Using The Help Mode
SOUND REGIST- ONE TOUCH EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT BANK BANK RATION SETTING While the Help mode is active, no other operations can be performed. The selected language is always backed up even after the power is turned off. CVP-103...
Page 28 N Exit the Help mode. To exit the Help mode and to go back to the main display at any time, simply press [HELP]. CVP-103 DEMO HELP...
Page 29: Selecting Voices
152) is set to ON, the last selected voice will automatically be selected. • The last selected voice in each group can be retained in memory, even after turning off the power, when the Backup function (page 152) is set to ON. CVP-103...
Page 30: Selecting Voices From The Main Display
33.) Press the [Ensemble] button to display a menu of ensemble voices. About XG Voices Yamaha’s XG format is a major new enhancement to the GM (General MIDI) System Level 1 format. It provides for more instrument sounds and variations, as well as greater expressive control over voices and effects.
Page 31: Keyboard Percussion
VOICE function. Different settings cannot be made for each voice. You can switch between the KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] page and the [RIGHT2] (page 34) or [LEFT] (page 37) displays using the PAGE [ < ] and [ > ] buttons. DUAL REVERB SPLIT EFFECT CVP-103...
Page 32 PAN button to move the position to the right. Press the [–] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the basic set- ting. CVP-103 To adjust the overall keyboard volume, use the KBD VOL function in the main display (page 23) instead.
Page 33: Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Dual Mode
• Range: All voices • Basic setting: StringsSlow If you use the VOICE buttons to select a voice while either the tempo or the KBD VOL function is highlighted, the voice you select will be used as the main voice. CVP-103...
Page 34: Changing The Keyboard Settings For The Second Voice
The OCTAVE function in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT2] display lets you adjust the pitch of the second voice up or down by one or two oc- taves. Press the OCTAVE button. The value changes each time you press the button. CVP-103 VOICE NTHE- STRINGS/...
Page 35: Exiting The Dual Mode
VOICE NTHE- STRINGS/ ORGAN PER- SSION ENSEMBLE Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode DUAL REVERB CHOIR SPLIT EFFECT • Settings: L — — R • Basic setting: (center) DETUNE • Range: 0 — 10 • Basic setting: 5 CVP-103...
Page 36: Playing Two Voices On Different Sides Of The Keyboard - Split Mode
(page 29). To select the left voice, the LEFT VOICE function must be highlighted. Changing the Main Voice in Split Mode To change the main voice while playing in Split mode, select the RIGHT1 VOICE function then select the main voice in the normal manner. CVP-103 STYLE CONTRAST SONG CONTROL ROCK/...
Page 37: Changing The Keyboard Settings For The Left Voice
[RIGHT2] (page 34) displays using the PAGE [ < ] and [ > ] buttons. To adjust the overall keyboard volume, use the KBD VOL function in the main display (page 23) instead. VOLUME • Range: 0 — 127 • Basic setting: 127 CVP-103...
Page 38 Split mode. Press the PEDAL button. The value changes each time you press the button. CVP-103 OCTAVE • Settings: –2 (2 octaves lower) • Basic setting: +1...
Page 39: Using The Dual And Split Functions Simultaneously
• Basic setting: F # 2 When both the Dual and Split modes are turned on, the name of either the second voice or the left voice will be displayed together with the main voice in the main display. CVP-103...
Page 40: Using The Pedals
You can also assign one of many other functions to this pedal; for exam- ple, you can use it to start/stop the Automatic Accompaniment, or use it to play Fill Ins. See page 138 for details. CVP-103 • Certain voices in the [PERCUSSION] and [XG] groups may not be affected by use of the damper pedal.
Page 41: Reverb And Other Effects
ENSEMBLE SPLIT EFFECT STRINGS/ CHOIR DUAL REVERB SPLIT EFFECT REVERB REVERB EFFECT ONE TOUCH SETTING Reverb ON/OFF Basic setting: Depends on voice. The setting of the [REVERB] button has no effect on Song mode or Auto Accom- paniment playback. CVP-103...
Page 42: Changing The Reverb Type
TOTAL DEPTH function in the REVERB display. Z Select the TOTAL DEPTH function. The TOTAL DEPTH function is highlighted. CVP-103 buttons to change the reverb type, or select If you press the [ > ] button while the REVERB DEPTH page is showing, the CHORUS page will be displayed.
Page 43 The amount of reverb that is applied to a part depends on both the part depth and TOTAL DEPTH settings. If one of the settings is 0, no reverb will be applied to that part even if the other setting is 127. CVP-103...
Page 44: Chorus
Use the CHORUS select the CHORUS function and use the data dial or the [–] and [+] but- tons. CVP-103 buttons to change the chorus type, or The settings of the CHORUS display have no effect on Song mode or Auto Accompaniment playback.
Page 45 • Range: 0 (no effect) — 127 (max.) • Basic setting: Depends on voice. Since the chorus feature is always on, you should set a chorus depth of 0 for any parts that you don’t want affected by the chorus effect. Chorus CVP-103...
Page 46: Voice Effects
EFFECT DEPTH display pages. Displaying the Effect Settings Z Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [EFFECT]. DIRECT ACCESS The LCD displays either the EFFECT page or the EFFECT DEPTH page (whichever was used most recently). CVP-103 CONTRAST SONG CONTROL VOICE ROCK/ MUSIC...
Page 47: Changing The Effect Type
• If both the [EFFECT] and [REVERB] buttons are turned on, both effects will be applied. VARIATION function • Settings: OFF, ON • Basic setting: Depends on voice. CVP-103...
Page 48 Because the basic settings of the effect depth functions depend on the voices selected, an effect depth setting may change automatically when you select a different voice. CVP-103 Effect Depth functions • Range: 0 (no effect) — 127 (max.) • Basic setting: Depends on voice.
Page 49: Accompaniment Styles
• When the power is turned on, the 8 Beat 1 style is automatically selected. However, if the Backup function (page 152) is set to ON, the last selected style will be selected instead. • Accompaniment styles cannot be selected in the Song Play mode page CVP-103...
Page 50: Select A Style
Each STYLE SELECT display consists of more than one page. Use the PAGE [<] and [> > > > > ] buttons to switch between pages. C Return to the main display Press [EXIT] to return to the main display. CVP-103 EXIT Accompaniment Tempo • Whenever you select a style,...
Page 51: Playing The Accompaniment Styles
ONE TOUCH EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT BANK BANK RATION SETTING Fill-in patterns A “fill-in pattern” is a embellishment of the basic rhythm, usually played at the end of a musical phrase as an exciting transition into the next segment. CVP-103...
Page 52: Starting The Accompaniment Style
Standard Start This is the simplest way to start a style. If necessary, select a variation as described on page 51, then press the [START/STOP] button. The lamp lights and the style starts. CVP-103 START/STOP SYNCHRO START/STOP Using the Pedals...
Page 53: Tap Start
[SYNCHRO] button again. If you do not tap the [TAP] button the required number of times (i.e., 3 times for a 3-beat style), the Tap Start function will be canceled after a few seconds. CVP-103...
Page 54: [Main A]
INTRO MAIN A C Start the style. Use one of the three methods described on the preceding pages to start playing the style. CVP-103 Played by: [MAIN A] [MAIN B] [MAIN C] or [MAIN D] AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT...
Page 55: Stopping The Accompaniment Style
LEFT PEDAL function (page 138) to START/ STOP. If you press the [ENDING] button on or after the second beat of a measure, the ending pattern will start at the top of the next measure. CVP-103...
Page 56 [FADE IN/OUT] button. ENDING IN/OUT The lamp flashes as the style fades out. You can use the Fade Out function in combination with any pattern (including the Introduction and Ending functions). CVP-103 Played by: [MAIN A] [MAIN B] START /STOP FADE...
Page 57: Playing With The Auto Accompaniment
SAX / PER- BRASS FLUTE BASS CUSSION ENSEMBLE SPLIT EFFECT GUIDE CONTROL REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING SOUND REGIST- ONE TOUCH REPEAT RATION SETTING NEXT NOTE BANK BANK Detailed explanations of each accompa- niment mode are given on pages 60 and CVP-103...
Page 58: Starting The Auto Accompaniment
Use one of the methods described on page 55 to stop playback of the style, including the Auto Accompaniment. To turn Auto Accompaniment off, press the [ACMP ON] button so that the lamp goes out. CVP-103 STYLE ROCK/ MUSIC DANCE R&B...
Page 59: Changing The Auto Accompaniment Settings
The selected accompaniment mode is highlighted. The method for indicating chords in each accompaniment mode are described in detail below. Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ACMP ON buttons to select an accompaniment Accompaniment Mode • Settings: See insert below. • Basic setting: MULTI FINGER CVP-103...
Page 60 To control the Auto Accompaniment, play any chord in the left range of the keyboard (below and including the split point). Play the melody in the right range along with the Auto Accompaniment. CVP-103 • The Clavinova displays the names of the chords you play at the left edge of the main display, below the tempo.
Page 61: Full Keyboard
• Chord detection occurs at approxi- mately 8th-note intervals. Extremely short chords — less than an 8th note in length — may not be detected. Keep in mind… You can use the Dual and Split modes together with the Auto Accompaniment. CVP-103...
Page 62: [Beat] Lamps
Press the CHORD ASSIST button. The CHORD ASSIST display appears, and the accompaniment mode automatically changes to Fingered 1. CVP-103 This function can only be turned on if the Auto Accompaniment is on and Full Keyboard mode is not selected.
Page 63 Flatted fifth [(b5)] Seventh flatted fifth [7 (b5)] Minor major seventh [mM7] ROOT function Settings: See sidebar on page 60. If you hold the ROOT button down, the INVERT setting may also change. TYPE function Settings: See list at left. CVP-103...
Page 64: Changing The Split Point
The selected key name is displayed by the SPLIT POINT function. If the Auto Accompaniment or the Split mode (page 36) is on, the keyboard guide lamp corresponding to the selected split point lights. CVP-103 Right range • Any chords recognized in Fingered 1 mode can be entered from the key- board.
Page 65: Adjusting Individual Part Levels
See page 43 for details. Part volume relationships • The volume level of each Auto Accom- paniment part is relative to the [ACMP/ SONG VOLUME] setting. • The [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] setting is relative to the [MASTER VOLUME] setting. CVP-103...
Page 66 B Exit the MIXER display. To exit the function, press the [MIXER] button again, or press [EXIT]. FUNCTION MIXER The lamp turns off, and the main display appears. CVP-103 EXIT Part volume levels • Range: 0 (min.) — 127 (max.) • Basic setting: 110...
Page 67: Other Auto Accompaniment Functions
4 of this proce- dure. • The Automatic Accompaniment also turns on when you display the Music Database. If you access the Music Database before starting the style, the Synchronized Start function (page 53) is also turned on. CVP-103...
Page 68 The [MUSIC DATABASE] lamp turns off, and the panel settings you were using before you accessed the Music Database are re- stored. CVP-103 To display the panel setups for a specific style group, simply press the correspond- ing STYLE button. The menu is automati-...
Page 69: Harmony
• If you use the left pedal to control the harmony, that pedal will have no effect when the Harmony function is off (i.e., when the [HARMONY] lamp is not lit). CVP-103...
Page 70: Selecting A Harmony Type
Harmony Types Strumming Add Jazz Gtr Add Brass Add Strings In The Forest CVP-103 buttons to select a harmony type, or select buttons or the [–] and [+] buttons simultane- Type Speed Duet –...
Page 71 • Settings: 4, 6, 8, 12 (Echo) • Basic setting: Depends on main voice. VOLUME function • Settings: 0 (min.) — 127 (max.) • Basic setting: Depends on main voice. buttons or the [–] 8, 12, 16, 32 (Tremolo) 12, 16, 24, 32 (Trill) CVP-103...
Page 72: One Touch Setting
Once you have selected a panel setup using the One Touch Setting function, you can change the voice and effect settings to suit your prefer- ences. You can also use the Registration function (page 89) to save the panel setup in the Clavinova’s memory. CVP-103 STYLE ROCK/ MUSIC...
Page 73: Creating Your Own Styles
• If you have loaded other style data (see page 87), you can select any of the styles from the DISK/CUSTOM STYLE menu to serve as the basis for your new custom style. CVP-103...
Page 74 PAGE [>] button. Page 2 of the CUSTOM STYLE display appears. CVP-103 • In the CUSTOM STYLE display, the variations and patterns that make up a style are referred to as “sections.”...
Page 75 • The “Clear section?” message will not be displayed if you have already cleared the section by changing the beat, as described above. The length of the FILL IN section can only be set to one measure. CVP-103...
Page 76 Part Voices that can be used Any drum or SFX kit in PERCUSSION group Others Any except a drum kit or SFX kit CVP-103 Playback part Part containing no data The R1 part is initially selected and set to record.
Page 77 [START/STOP] button. (Data cannot be recorded while playback is stopped.) • All notes are automatically stopped at the end of the style (i.e., at the point between repeats when recording). It is therefore not advisable to record over this point. CVP-103...
Page 78 When your custom style is complete, use the PAGE buttons to select page 3 of the CUSTOM STYLE display, then press the STYLE NAME LCD button to display the NAME page. CVP-103 During custom style recording, no MIXER display is available.
Page 79 If the selected memory number already contains a style, the style name will appear next to the memory number. The existing style will be overwritten when a new style is stored. CVP-103...
Page 80: Other Custom Style Functions
Press the STYLE CLEAR LCD button in page 3 of the CUSTOM STYLE display to completely clear the current custom style. The “Are you sure?” message will be displayed. Press YES to clear the style, or NO to cancel the change. CVP-103 EXIT...
Page 81 Chorus Type List • CELESTE 1 • CHORUS 1 • CHORUS 2 • CELESTE 2 • CELESTE 3 • CHORUS 3 Creating Your Own Styles • FLANGER 1 • FLANGER 2 • OFF CVP-103...
Page 82: Lcd Buttons
“Same name! Overwrite?” mes- sage will be displayed. Press OK to overwrite the existing file, or CAN- CEL to abort the save operation. CVP-103 buttons to select the custom • The reverb type used for the custom...
Page 83 Press the [EXIT] button to exit the Custom Style mode and return to the main display. Creating Your Own Styles buttons to Style files can be loaded from disk using the ALL LOAD and SINGLE LOAD func- tions, as described in the “Loading Style Files” section (page 86). CVP-103...
Page 84: Playing Back Your Custom Styles
DELETE to delete one or more styles. If you select the DELETE function, the “Select style to de- lete” message will be displayed: CVP-103 Since only one intro pattern, one fill-in pattern, and one ending pattern can be...
Page 85 If you want to select a different source style without storing the current style, exit the Custom Style mode without storing the style (see “Exit Before Store” above), then re-enter the Custom Style mode. CVP-103...
Page 86: Using Style Files
Using Style Files You can load and play style files created in the Style File Format either from optional Yamaha “Style File” disks, or from disks containing custom style files you’ve created yourself. DISK CUSTOM About the Yamaha Style File Format The Style File Format is Yamaha’s original auto-accompaniment for-...
Page 87 • The amount of memory being used by each style is displayed next to the style name (in approximate kilobytes). You can refer to this amount to judge how much memory (out of the total 100 KB) will become available when a particular style is deleted. CVP-103...
Page 88: Playing Loaded Style Files
[–] and [+] buttons to select the style you want to play. The selected style can then be played in exactly the same way as the preset styles (page 51). 8BEAT 16BEAT BALLAD SWING/ JAZZ LATIN COUNTRY CVP-103 STYLE ROCK/ MUSIC DANCE R&B PIANIST DATABASE BALL- TRAD/...
Page 89: Using Registrations(Registering And Recalling Panel Setups)
ONE TOUCH EXIT EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE REPEAT BANK BANK RATION SETTING REGIST- ONE TOUCH RATION SETTING BANK BANK REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING REGIST- ONE TOUCH BANK BANK RATION SETTING Registration bank • Range: A — E • Basic setting: A CVP-103...
Page 90: Recalling The Registered Panel Settings
The selected bank is displayed in the upper left corner of the main display. C Select a registration. Press one of the buttons labeled [1] through [4] under REGISTRA- TION/ONE TOUCH SETTING corresponding to the registration memory you want to recall. CVP-103 REGIST- ONE TOUCH RATION SETTING BANK...
Page 91: Protecting Panel Settings
However, other left pedal settings saved by the Regis- tration function cannot be recalled in this case. For a list of the settings in each freeze category, see page 13 in the Reference Booklet. CVP-103...
Page 92 V Exit the display. To exit the REGISTRATION [FREEZE] display and return to the main display, press [EXIT]. CVP-103 Freeze Categories • Settings: ON, OFF • Basic setting: ON (ACMP SETTING) Backup of last settings: ON FREEZE •...
Page 93: Song Control
Clavinova to output song data using the Song Transmission func- tion in the FUNCTION [MIDI 4] display (page 150). • In addition to songs you’ve recorded yourself, the CVP-103 can play back commercially available disks of Yamaha DOC software, XG soft- ware, and Disklavier PianoSoft as well as GM software.
Page 94 There are four icons (shown below) that indicate the type of the file. Icons XG/SMF format file DOC/ESEQ format file Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft or XG/ESEQ file Song data recorded with the CVP-103 CVP-103 Current voice for the keyboard File Type Song numbers 1 through 99 are dis- played, including song numbers that contain no song data.
Page 95: Song Control Section [Song]
[GUIDE MODE] display. Using the Pedal to Start/Stop Playback When you set the Left Pedal Function to START/STOP in the FUNCTION [PEDAL] display (display page 3), the left pedal will function like the [START/ STOP] button. (See page 138.) CVP-103...
Page 96 V Eject the disk. When you’ve finished with the currently loaded disk, simply press the disk drive’s EJECT button to remove it. The LCD display returns to the main display. CVP-103 TEMPO METRONOME RESET The BEAT lamps (page 52) may not flash during playback of free-tempo software.
Page 97: Part Cancel
(page 98), or when the track assigned to the 2/LEFT part is set to “TRK -- (OFF).” In the case of Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft files, DOC files and XG/ESEQ files, the part indication does not appear for the parts without data.
Page 98: Assignment Of Tracks To 1/Right And 2/Left, And Voice Assignment
• Settings: 1 — 16, -- (off) • Basic setting: Depends on file type. The track assignments of DOC files and Yamaha Disklavier PianoSoft files are fixed, and therefore cannot be changed. Tracks can only be assigned when play- back is stopped at the top of the song.
Page 99: Overall Song Playback Volume Control
If the Auto Accompaniment is turned on during playback of an original song that was recorded on the CVP-109/107/105/ 103, the [ACMP/SONG VOLUME] control will affect the level of the Auto Accompa- niment rather than that of song playback. CVP-103...
Page 100: Adjustment Of Track Settings
Press the rightmost LCD button to select PLAY (playback), OFF, or SOLO for the selected track. Select SOLO if you want to play only the selected track. CVP-103 FUNCTION MIXER When TOTAL is selected: • TEMPO (See page 25.) •...
Page 101: Repeat Functions
• The ALL or RANDOM playback mode (in the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display) will be disengaged when any of the Repeat modes are selected. • Any previously set Repeat mode will be reset to OFF when a different song is selected. CVP-103...
Page 102: Song Repeat
Song Playback Phrase Repeat When playing back Yamaha software that includes special phrase marks, such as DOC files, you can select specific phrase numbers (as indicated on the accompanying sheet music) and repeatedly practice only the selected phrase. (Phrase Repeat can be used for the four songs for which notation is provided in the included Music Book.)
Page 103: Other Playback Controls
No sound is produced during [REW] operation. button once at the button, or just the B point by press- SONG CONTROL PLAY/ STOP Song Playback Using the [REW] button may cause the voice, tempo, and/or volume to change. CVP-103...
Page 104: Playing Other Types Of Music Data
The internal tone generator of the CVP-103 automatically resets for compatibility with either the Yamaha XG format (including GM System Level 1) or the Yamaha DOC voice allocation (page 172), depending on the playback data. (However, the selected voice allocation on the panel will not change.)
Page 105: Guide Control
The guide lamps and piano roll may be transposed up or down by one or two octaves for certain songs. The guide lamps and piano roll will not indicate notes exceeding the 88-key range of the keyboard. CVP-103...
Page 106: Using The Guide Function
Guide function. Select the song and cancel the part that you wish to practice your- self from the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1). CVP-103 Number of Repeats You can set the number of times the...
Page 107 • The guide part can be selected, the piano roll and guide lamps can be turned on and off, and the Guide func- tion itself can be turned on or off during playback. CVP-103...
Page 108: Other Guide-Related Functions
MODE display, a special Guide method is engaged for the selected song. To return the normal Next Note mode, press the GUIDE MODE button so that the indication changes to NORMAL. CVP-103 • Playback tempo can be set to any desired value after a song has been selected by using the TEMPO [–] and...
Page 109 • Basic setting: AUTO When a song contains lyrics, the Lyric Display function has priority over the Piano Roll function. The Piano Roll will be dis- played if you turn the Lyric Display function off as described above. Guide Control CVP-103...
Page 110: Song Recording
• Refer to “Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks” (page 9) for information on using floppy disks. • Songs recorded by the CVP-103 are saved as SMF (format 0) files. Songs recorded using the [XG] category voices are XG-compatible.
Page 111: Recording Setup: Disk Format
The same display appears when inserting blank unformatted disks, or disks of differ- ent formats. Format Types 2DD disks are formatted to 720 KB, while 2HD disks are formatted to 1.44 MB. Song Recording CVP-103...
Page 112: Quick Recording
Make sure that it doesn’t contain data you want to keep before moving on to the next step! If you record to a song that con- tains data, the existing data will be replaced by the new data. CVP-103 Write protect tab closed (unlocked — write enabled)
Page 113 Empty 2DD and 2HD disks should have about 690 KB (about 69,000 notes) and 1400 KB (about 140,000 notes), respectively. • When the ACMP&RHY part is set to REC, the metronome will sound to provide a timing guide before recording is started. CVP-103...
Page 114: Start Recording
Auto Accompaniment parts, start the Auto Accompaniment in the usual way (page 58), and finger chords in a manner appropriate to the current accompaniment mode (pages 60 and 61). CVP-103 When Using Style File Disks When using Style File disks, make sure to load the data from the Style File disk (page 86) before inserting the disk for recording.
Page 115: Track Recording (Multi-Track Recording)
• Playback of songs recorded using both the Dual mode (page 33) and the Full Keyboard accompaniment mode (page 57) may also sound somewhat sluggish. CVP-103...
Page 116 When the RHYTHM button is pressed, tracks 9 and 10 are automati- cally selected for the rhythm data. Set tracks 9 and 10 to REC, PLAY, or OFF using the rightmost LCD button. CVP-103 • Track 10 (and 9, in some cases) can only be used to record the rhythm...
Page 117 Parameters Recorded for the Entire Song • Tempo • Reverb type • Overall reverb depth • Chorus type • Effect type* • Accompaniment style • Section (Intro, Main A through D, Fill-In, Ending) * The last recorded track effect takes priority. CVP-103...
Page 118: Adding New Tracks
Z Play back the song. Play back the song in order to locate the point where you want to punch in (i.e., start re-recording). SONG CVP-103 SONG CONTROL PLAY/ STOP When recording is finished, the [ACMP/ SONG VOLUME] level is automatically set to the maximum value, regardless of the current slider position.
Page 119 If you select a track that was used to record an Auto Accompaniment or rhythm part, or a track (6, 7, or 8) that contains a harmony part (see sidebar on page 113), you will not be able to set the track to REC. CVP-103...
Page 120: Stop Recording
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. Recording stops. When the data has been written to disk, the [REC] lamp goes out and the SONG PLAY display reappears. CVP-103 When the PEDAL punch-in mode is selected, the left pedal is automatically assigned for this function only (the nor- mal pedal function is canceled).
Page 121: Chord Sequence
67) or the Registration function (page 89) while recording data with the Chord Se- quence function. When Chord Sequence cannot be turned on… The chord sequence function cannot be used when no disk has been inserted in the disk drive. CVP-103...
Page 122 CURSOR < or > buttons to highlight the function, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons. You can also move the triangular cursor by pressing the CURSOR < and > buttons. CVP-103 Changing the Auto Accompaniment Mode Auto Accompaniment cannot be turned off while the Chord Sequence function is active.
Page 123 • The same chord cannot be entered twice in a row. If the chord displayed by the ROOT and TYPE functions is the same as the last chord that was recorded, the Clavinova will not record a chord change when the SET button is pressed. CVP-103...
Page 124: Other Chord Sequence Functions
To delete the data at the current cursor location, press the DELETE button. An “Are you sure?” message is displayed. Press YES to ex- ecute the operation, or NO to cancel. CVP-103 • The chord sequence data now resides in tracks 9 through 16, and can be played back in the normal way.
Page 125 If an Ending pattern or Fade-out is input, the song will end at the last measure of the Ending or Fade-out. The rhythm on/off status is displayed in the box at the right side of the display. CVP-103...
Page 126: Other Record Edit Functions
3 of the Song Record mode display) if necessary, then press the SETUP MEMORY button. The “Save panel settings to disk?” message is displayed. CVP-103 • For details regarding which settings are saved by the Setup Memory func- tion, see the Parameter Chart on page 13 of the Reference Booklet.
Page 127: Song Name
The new name is registered as the current song file name. To cancel the operation, press the CANCEL button. Other Record Edit Functions The Song Name function cannot be used when a disk has not been inserted in the disk drive. CVP-103...
Page 128: Track Edit
Press the [REC] button (the lamp goes out) to exit the Track Mix function. You can also exit the Track Mix function by pressing the [EXIT] button. CVP-103 Track Copy Only tracks containing data can be se- lected by the TRK A and TRK B func- tions.
Page 129 UNDO function.) • The Undo function cannot be used once you’ve selected another track or exited from this mode. • The Undo feature cannot be used for data recorded to internal memory (see page 133). CVP-103...
Page 130: Initial Edit (Changing The Initial Data)
TIAL EDIT button in the RECORD EDIT display. All sixteen tracks are displayed simultaneously in this display and the settings such as volume, voices and reverb depth can be changed. CVP-103 button to highlight the function, then use 32nd notes...
Page 131: Making Settings In The Initial Edit Display
• The voices of the tracks to which Auto Accompaniment, rhythm and/or Har- mony data have been recorded, can also be changed. • The data may not be played back accurately if you use the [REW] button while editing the data. CVP-103...
Page 132 Initial Edit mode, NO to exit with- out writing the data, or CANCEL to return to the Initial Edit mode and continue editing. CVP-103 • All edited data for any number of tracks within a single song can be written in a one-time Write operation, by pressing the WRITE button.
Page 133: Recording Without A Disk
• You can use the Track Edit (page 128) and Initial Edit (page 130) functions to edit a song in the internal memory. Song data recorded to internal memory will be deleted when you load a style file. In this case, no message is displayed. CVP-103...
Page 134: The Utility Functions
Recall Micro Tuning UTILITY Scale Tuning Various confirmation, alert, and error messages may appear in the display during operation. Refer to the “Messages” section (page 165) for information on the messages. CVP-103 VOLUME STYLE CONTRAST SONG CONTROL ROCK/ MUSIC MASTER...
Page 135 Refer to Chapter 2 “Basic Operation” for instructions regarding the selection and use of the various types of functions. V Press the [FUNCTION] button when finished. The [FUNCTION] lamp goes out. MIXER You can also exit the Function mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. CVP-103...
Page 136: Keyboard
Clavinova, whereas the latter transposes song data only. When you change the setting of the ALL func- tion, the SONG setting is also adjusted by the same amount. CVP-103 TUNE • Range: 414.8 Hz — 466.6 Hz (–102.1 —...
Page 137: Function [Keyboard 2] Display
The following settings are automatically selected when VOICE SETTING is set to AUTO: Function Page Reverb ON/OFF Reverb depth settings Chorus depth settings Effect ON/OFF EFFECT TYPE Effect DEPTH Effect VARIATION HARMONY TYPE Harmony SPEED Harmony VOLUME OCTAVE settings 32, 34, 38 CVP-103...
Page 138: Pedal
GLIDE DOWN M three speeds (slow, medium or fast, depending on the se- lected setting). GLIDE DOWN F CVP-103 Description LEFT PEDAL • Settings: See table at left. • Basic setting: SOFT...
Page 139: Disk
A1 — E4 Only registration saved from specified location is reloaded (to original location). Selected registration file is loaded into specified location. You can delete or rename any registra- tion file on the disk, regardless of the REGIST setting. CVP-103...
Page 140 (File names can contain up to twelve characters.) Use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to highlight the characters to be input. CVP-103 File operations cannot be performed while the [SONG] lamp is lit. Exit the Song mode before attempting to perform a file function.
Page 141 “Same name! Overwrite?” mes- sage will appear. In this case, press the OK button to overwrite the original file with the renamed file, or CANCEL to abort the Name op- eration. Disk CVP-103...
Page 142: Function [Disk 2] Display
1 to 99. The number and name of the selected song are displayed above the third and fourth LCD buttons. CVP-103 The Song Copy and Disk Copy functions cannot be executed while the [RECORD] lamp is lit. Exit the Song Record mode before attempting to copy a song or disk.
Page 143 Data files (other than those made with the CVP-109/107/105/103) that have been copied once cannot be copied a second time to another disk. Also, addi- tional data can be recorded only to the right-hand/left-hand parts of the copied DOC files. Disk CVP-103...
Page 144: Function [Disk 3] Display
An “Are you sure?” message will be displayed. Press the YES button to delete the selected song, or press the NO button to can- cel the operation. CVP-103 buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] but- The Song Delete function cannot be executed while the [RECORD] lamp is lit.
Page 145: Function [Disk 4] Display
Data Format Compatibility CVP-series Clavinovas other than the models listed in the table at left can play back song data recorded on the CVP-103 without conversion. If you are planning to use your song data on other instruments and want to ensure...
Page 146: Function [Disk 5] Display
A bar graph indicates the progress of the formatting process. Once the disk has been formatted, the Clavinova can use it to store songs and other data. CVP-103 The Disk Format function cannot be used while the [SONG] lamp is lit. Exit the Song mode before attempting to format a disk.
Page 147: Midi
To turn the local control on or off, press the LOCAL button. The data dial and [–] and [+] buttons cannot be used. Basic Setting SEND CH • Settings: OFF, 1 — 16 • Basic setting: See table at left. LOCAL • Settings: ON, OFF • Basic setting: ON CVP-103...
Page 148: Function [Midi 2] Display
Depending on your particular MIDI setup, you may find that this fea- ture is convenient in some cases and not in others. Set the PROGRAM function to OFF to disable the transmission and reception of program change messages. CVP-103 SYNC. • Settings: INT. (internal clock), EXT. (external clock) •...
Page 149: Function [Midi 3] Display
• Settings: Tx&Rx (transmitted/received), • Basic setting: Tx&Rx SYS EX. • Settings: Tx&Rx (transmitted/received), • Basic setting: Tx&Rx START/STOP • Settings: Tx&Rx (transmitted/received), • Basic setting: OFF RECEIVE FILTER • Settings: ON, OFF (x 16) • Basic setting: ON (x 16) CVP-103...
Page 150: Function [Midi 4] Display
[OUT] terminal over MIDI channels 9 through 16. If the HARMONY function is set to 6–8ch, the notes added by the harmony types listed below are transmitted via the MIDI [OUT] terminal over MIDI channels 6 through 8. CVP-103 MIDI TRANSPOSE • Settings: ON (enabled), OFF (disabled) •...
Page 151 ON (transmitted) • Basic setting: OFF REMOTE KBD • Settings: OFF (not received), 1 — 16 (receive channel) • Basic setting: OFF MIDI data received by the remote key- board function cannot be output via the MIDI [OUT] terminal. CVP-103...
Page 152: Backup
To ensure that your backed-up settings are main- tained, turn the power on for a few minutes at least once a week. CVP-103 Description Voice-related settings...
Page 153: Function [Backup 2] Display
After this message is displayed for a few sec- onds, the main display will appear. Backup CVP-103...
Page 154: Utility
If you want to load, delete, or rename a tuning file, the inserted disk should contain the file in ques- tion. CVP-103 buttons or use the data dial or [–] and [+] to buttons.
Page 155: Function [Scale Tuning] Display
• PURE(MINOR) • MEANTONE See page 140. See page 140. See page 141. See page 141. • PYTHAGOREAN • WERCKMEISTER • KIRNBERGER Utility The Scale Tuning function does not affect the pitch of song data played back by the Clavinova. CVP-103...
Page 156 TUNE V Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the required keys have been tuned. CVP-103 to highlight the parameter, then use the data buttons, or by using the buttons.
Page 157 The subsequent steps are the same as those explained on pages 140 through 141. Refer to the pages below, depending on the selected file operation. LOAD SAVE DELETE NAME See page 140. See page 140. See page 141. See page 141. Utility CVP-103...
Page 158: Audio Connections
AUX IN [L/L+R] jack, and the right channel output to the AUX IN [R] jack. Recommended Headphones: Yamaha HPE-160 headphones CAUTION Never connect the Clavinova’s AUX OUT jacks to its AUX IN jacks, either directly or via external audio equip- ment.
Page 159 For stereo output, connect the AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack to the left channel input, and the AUX OUT [R] jack to the right channel input. By connecting audio cables to the Use the AUX OUT [L/L+R] jack for Audio Connections CVP-103...
Page 160: Data Connections
[TO HOST] connector, which is located at the left of the unit on the rear panel. If you do, be sure to set the adjacent [HOST SELECT] switch to the appropriate setting for your computer model. CVP-103 MIDI THRU HOST SELECT...
Page 161 If your system doesn’t work properly with the connections and settings listed above, your software may require different settings. Check your software operation manual: if it requires a 31,250 bps data transfer rate, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to “PC-1.” CVP-103...
Page 162: Appendices
APPENDICES Effect Type Lists The tables in this appendix contain descriptions of the various reverb, chorus, and effect types that are available for use on the CVP-103. Reverb Type List Type HALL1 HALL2 Concert hall reverb effects HALL3 HALL4 ROOM1...
Page 163 ROTARY SP4 ROTARY SP5 TREMOLO1 Cyclical volume modulation effects TREMOLO2 GTR TREMOLO Tremolo effect that is suitable for guitar sounds Effects that cyclically move the sound from right to left AUTO PAN and front to back Description Effect Type Lists CVP-103...
Page 164 Two delays (L and R) with crossed feedback DIST HARD Effects that add distortion with an edge to the sound; useful for electric guitar sounds, etc. DIST SOFT EQ DISCO Disco-oriented equalizer effect EQ TEL Equalizer effect that simulates sound heard over the phone CVP-103...
Page 165: Messages
Set the write-protect tab to the “write-enable” position (page 112), then try the opera- tion again. If the operation still cannot be performed, the disk itself has internal write protection, making it impossible to perform recording or file operations on the disk. CVP-103...
Page 166 If you suspect the drive to be at fault, refer the problem to your Yamaha dealer. This appears for a few seconds when a time-consuming operation such as Format, Song Copy, etc., is finished.
Page 167 CEL to return to the previous display. Select the style to be deleted and press the OK button. Press CANCEL if you do not want to delete the style. Press OK to return to the preceding display, and select a different style for deletion. Messages CVP-103...
Page 168 Chord Sequence Other Record Edit Song Copy & Disk Copy CVP-103 This message appears if you attempt to load a Style file when the memory capacity is not sufficient to hold the specified file. (See page 87.) Some Style files are too large to be handled by the LISTEN function. (See page 87.) Load the Style file, then use the normal playback methods to hear the style in question.
Page 169 2DD disk. Turn off both the Clavinova and the host computer. Check the cable connection and the position of the HOST SELECT switch (page 160), then turn on the computer first, followed by the Clavinova. Messages CVP-103...
Page 170: Troubleshooting
Style or song playback does not start. When the keyboard is played, not all of the notes sound. CVP-103 Cause The Clavinova has not been plugged in properly. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument.
Page 171 (See page 59.) Delete unnecessary songs (page 144) or record to a new disk. Turn on playback for the tracks that you want to hear. (See pages 97 and 100.) CVP-103...
Page 172: Midi And Data Compatibility
MIDI Implementation Chart in the owner’s manual for that instrument. The MIDI Implementation Chart for the CVP-103 is found on page 38 in the Reference Booklet. MIDI Terminals This terminal transmits the MIDI data.
Page 173: Index
Auto Accompaniment ... 58, 60-61 playback, Custom Style ... 84 Playback, demo songs ... 14-15 playback, Song ... 93-104 playback, styles ... 51-56 playback, style files ... 88 power ... 11 practicing ... 105-107 preset scale ... 155-156 Punch-in/out Recording ... 118-120 CVP-103...
Page 174 Split ... 36-39 Split Point ... 36, 39, 64 stereo position ... see “pan” storing, Custom Style ... 79-80 storing, Registration ... 89-90 CVP-103 Style Clear ... 80 style file ... 86-88 styles, custom ... 73-88 styles, playback ... 51-56 styles, selecting ...
Page 175 BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations.
Page 176: Important Safety Instructions
Some of these items are de- signed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.
Page 177 For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha 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. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

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CHAPTER 1 Getting Ready

Panel Controls and Terminals

CHAPTER 2 Basic Operation

CHAPTER 3 Voices

CHAPTER 4 Reverb and Other Effects

CHAPTER 5 Accompaniment Styles

CHAPTER 6 Using Registrations(Registering and Recalling Panel Setups)

CHAPTER 7 Song Control

CHAPTER 8 The Utility Functions

Chapter 9

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