Yamaha CVP-202

4CVP-202

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully

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.

Accessories

●Music Software Collection Disk (and Music Book)

This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your Clavinova.

●Floppy Disk

Use this blank disk to record your performances.

●Owner’s Manual

This manual contains complete instructions for operating your Clavinova.

●Data List

This manual contains lists of voices, styles, and parameters, etc., as well as specifications

and assembly instructions for your Clavinova.

●Bench

A bench may be included or optional, depending on your locale.

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s

manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear

somewhat different from those on your instrument.

• Unauthorized copying of copyrighted software for purposes other

than the purchaser’s personal use is prohibited.

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The Panel Logos

The logos printed on the Clavinova panel indicate standards/formats it supports and special features it includes.

an XF file containing lyric data is played. (SMF is the most

common format used for MIDI sequence files. The Clavinova is

compatible with SMF Formats 0 and 1, and records “song” data

using SMF Format 0.)

Disk Orchestra Collection

The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback com-

patibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and MIDI

devices.

Style File Format

The Style File Format (SFF) is Yamaha’s original style file

format, which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-

quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of

chord types. The Clavinova uses the SFF internally, reads

optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the

Custom Style feature.

GM System Level 1

“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which

guarantees that any data conforming to the standard will play

accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator or synthesizer

from any manufacturer.

XG Format

XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly ex-

pands and improves on the “GM System Level 1” standard with

greater voice handling capacity, expressive control, and effect

capability while retaining full compatibility with GM. By using the

Clavinova’s XG voices, it is possible to record XG-compatible

song files.

XF Format

The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File)

standard with greater functionality and open-ended expandability

for the future. The Clavinova is capable of displaying lyrics when

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 limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files,

WAVE data and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under

relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.