Yamaha Clavinova Cvp 5 Manual

CVP-509 / 505 / 503 / 501
Owners Manual
DIC231
Thank you for purchasing this 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 instrument.
We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference .
Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 6-7.
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:  Yamaha electronic 
products may have either labels similar to the graphics 
shown below or  molded/stamped facsimiles of these graph-
ics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics 
appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated 
on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction 
section.
See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings.
The exclamation point within the equi-...

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The above warning is located on the bottom of the unit.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol 
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of...

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Welcome to Clavinova
True Acoustic Piano Feel  Chapter 1 Perform the piano songs by Clavinova 
The Sound of Full Concert Grand Piano – Pure CF Sampling
This instrument features samples from Yamahas most renowned full concert grand piano, the CFIIIS, and 
employs meticulous processing and adjustment of each sample to achieve an extraordinarily realistic grand 
piano sound. You can conveniently call this up by a single panel button press. Enjoy the exceptionally...

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Playing Back Songs ................page 59
Play along with a Song data, and fill out your solo performance with the sounds of an entire band or orchestra. 
Enjoy a wide variety of songs — commercially available music data or preset songs.
Guide function  ................page 64
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.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
 WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibilit\
y of serious injury or even death from 
electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. Th\
ese precautions include, but are not limited to, 
the following:
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required 
voltage...

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• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn of\
f the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all 
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the 
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise th\
e 
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listenin\
g level.
• In the case of a model with a polished finish, gently remove dust and dirt with  a soft...

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Notices and Information
Notices and Information
Copyright Notices
• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
• 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 com-
puter...

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Included Accessories
Included Accessories
• Accessory CD-ROM for Windows
• Owner’s Manual
• Data List
• Accessory CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide
• “50 greats for the Piano” Music Book
• My Yamaha Product User Registration
*The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.
The following item may be included or optional, depending on your locale:
• Bench
The instrument is compatible with the following formats.“GM (General...

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About the Manuals
About the Manuals
This instrument has the following documents and instructional materials.
Included Documents
Owner’s Manual (this book)
Provides overall explanations of the Clavinova basic functions. See “How to use this Owner’s Manual” below.
Data List
Contains various important preset content lists such as Voices, Styles, Effects, as well as MIDI-related information.
Installation Guide
Provides introduction to the contents of the supplied CD-ROM...