CLP-295GP
OWNER'S MANUAL
EN
Before using the Clavinova, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS„ on pages 3-4.
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. 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.
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
graphics 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
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral trian-
gle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is
properly installed and used in its normal and customary
manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO
NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product perfor-
mance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.
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.
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duce products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the
production methods used to produce them, meet these
goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-
rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is
approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid-
ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-
edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the man-
ufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners respon-
sibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indi-
cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CLP-295GP
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-469 1
Introduction
CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual 3
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 possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. 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.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden
loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument 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. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used
for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-
connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• Read carefully the attached documentation explaining the assembly process.
Failure to assemble the instrument in the proper sequence might result in
damage to the instrument or even injury.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold
or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.
• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is
easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off
the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power
switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum
level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug
the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Power supply/Power cord
Do not open
Water warning
Fire warning
If you notice any abnormality
Power supply/Power cord
Assembly
Location
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• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off 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 the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• In the case of a model with a polished finish, gently remove dust and dirt with a
soft cloth. Do not wipe too hard since small particles of dirt can scratch the
instrument's finish.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not
use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths.
•Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert a
finger or hand in any gaps on the key cover or instrument.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the key
cover, panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• In the case of a model with a polished finish, bumping the surface of the
instrument with metal, porcelain, or other hard objects can cause the finish to
crack or peel. Use caution.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do
not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
physician.
• Do not place the bench in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.
• Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-
ladder or for any other purpose might result in accident or injury.
• Only one person should sit on the bench at a time, in order to prevent the
possibility of accident or injury.
• If the bench screws become loose due to extensive long-term use, tighten them
periodically using the included tool.
Saving and backing up your data
• Current data (page 45) is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument
before saving. Save the data to a USB storage device/external device such as a
computer.
Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save
important data to a USB storage device/external device such as a computer.
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.
Connections
Maintenance
Handling caution
Using the bench (If included)
Saving data
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CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual 5
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-295GP.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this Owner’s Manual
thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List
This manual consists of four main sections: “Introduction,” “Basic Operation,” “Detailed Settings,” and “Appendix.”
Also, a separate “Data List” is provided.
Introduction:
Please read this section first. In the “Application Index” section on page 8 and “Features” on page 10,
you can learn how to use the Clavinova and its functions in particular situations.
Basic Operation: This main section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while you play the
Clavinova. If you have questions or come across the words you do not know, refer to the section enti-
tled “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 101, or the “Index” on page 117.
Detailed Settings: This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova’s various functions. Refer to
this section as necessary.
Appendix: This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference material.
Data List: XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.
•The models CLP-295GP will be referred to as the CLP/Clavinova in this Owner’s Manual.
•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.
•Copying of commercially available software or music data for purposes other than your personal use is strictly prohibited.
Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft
®
Corporation.
• SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Tuning
Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be tuned. It always stays perfectly in tune.
Transporting
If you move to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with your other belongings. You can move the
unit as it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit.
Tr ansport the keyboard horizontally. Do not lean it up against a wall or stand it up on its side. Do not subject the instru-
ment to excessive vibration or shock.
After transporting the instrument, do the following to ensure optimum performance of the iAFC function (page 83):
• Do not block the speaker located on the bottom face of the Clavinova.
• Perform the automatic adjustment of the iAFC function (page 84).
Included Accessories
• “50 greats for the Piano” Score Collection • Accessory CD-ROM for Windows
• Owner’s Manual • Accessory CD-ROM for Windows Installation Guide
• Data List
• Bench (included or optional depending on locale)
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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 and MIDI files, etc. 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. This device is capable of using various types/formats of
music data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for use with the device in advance. As a result, this device may not play
them back precisely as their producers or composers originally intended.
6 CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual
Table of contents
Introduction.......................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List .................................................................................................................... 5
Included Accessories....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Application Index ................................................................................................................................... 8
Panel Controls and Terminals.............................................................................................................. 10
Introduction to the Controls................................................................................................................ 12
Before Using the Clavinova.................................................................................................................. 14
About the key cover ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
About the music rest..................................................................................................................................................... 14
About the music braces................................................................................................................................................. 14
About the Lid ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Turning the power on................................................................................................................................................... 16
Adjusting the display contrast ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Setting the volume ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Using headphones......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment............................................................................................................... 18
Basic Operation .................................................. 19
Listening to the Demonstration Tunes................................................................................................ 20
Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs ..................................................................................................... 22
Playing the 50 piano preset songs ................................................................................................................................ 22
Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs ....................................................................................................... 24
Practicing with the Repeat Playback function and the preset songs .......................................................................... 25
Selecting and Playing Voices ............................................................................................................... 27
Selecting Voices............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Using the pedals ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS].................................................................. 29
Combining two voices (Dual mode)............................................................................................................................ 31
Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode) ............................................................ 33
Using the metronome................................................................................................................................................... 35
Recording Your Performance............................................................................................................... 36
Recording a New Song.................................................................................................................................................. 36
Recording a performance without specifying the recording part .............................................................................. 37
Recording a performance of several different parts ................................................................................................... 41
Other recording techniques.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Handling files such as deleting song files ... [FILE/SONG SETTING]................................................... 45
Saving recorded songs to a USB storage device ... [Save] ........................................................................................... 48
Deleting a song from the Clavinova’s Storage memory or from a USB storage device ... [Delete].......................... 49
Renaming files ... [Rename] ......................................................................................................................................... 50
Copying files ... [Copy]................................................................................................................................................. 51
Moving files ... [Move].................................................................................................................................................. 53
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Making folders in the USB storage device ... [MakeDir] ............................................................................................ 54
Formatting a USB storage device ... [Format]............................................................................................................. 54
Automatically selecting a song in storage media ... [SongAutoOpen]....................................................................... 55
Changing the type of characters on screen ... [CharacterCode]................................................................................. 55
Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data............................................. 56
Playing back a song ....................................................................................................................................................... 56
Turning part playback on and off ................................................................................................................................ 59
Supported song data type ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Connecting to a USB storage device ............................................................................................................................ 62
Connecting a personal computer................................................................................................................................. 65
Detailed Settings ................................................ 67
Detailed Settings.................................................................................................................................. 68
Parameter List ............................................................................................................................................................... 68
Making detailed settings ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Detailed settings for recording and playback [FILE/SONG SETTING] ................................................ 73
Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING] ........................................................ 76
Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING] .............................................................................. 77
Detailed settings for iAFC [iAFC SETTING].......................................................................................... 83
Other settings [FUNCTION] ................................................................................................................. 85
Message List ......................................................................................................................................... 95
Questions about Operations and Functions ...................................................................................... 101
Appendix .......................................................... 103
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 104
Data Compatibility ............................................................................................................................. 106
Preset Voice List ................................................................................................................................. 108
Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split) ................................................................................. 110
CLP-295GP: Keyboard Stand Assembly ............................................................................................. 111
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks (Optional) ............................................... 114
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)....................................................................................... 115
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 116
Index................................................................................................................................................... 117
Introduction
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Introduction
Application Index
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
Listening
Listening to demo songs...............................................“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 20
“Playing the 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 22
Listening to demo songs with different voices ............“Listening to the Demonstration Tunes” on page 20
Listening to songs from “50 greats for the Piano” ............. “Playing the 50 Piano Preset Songs” on page 22
Listening to my recorded performance
..................................“Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data” on page 56
Listening to songs in the USB storage device..................“Connecting to a USB storage device” on page 62
“Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data” on page 56
Playing
Using three pedals.............................................................................................“Using the pedals” on page 28
Playing an accompaniment that matches pitch ....................... “Changing the key [Transpose]” on page 85
Changing tonal color
Viewing the list of voices................................................................................ “Preset Voice List” on page 108
Simulating a concert hall...........................................................................................“[REVERB]” on page 30
Combining two voices ..................................................... “Combining two voices (Dual mode)” on page 31
Playing different sounds with left and right hands
...........................“Splitting the keyboard range and playing two different voices (Split mode)” on page 33
Making a voice brighter and sharper, or softer and smoother ........................“[BRILLIANCE]” on page 29
Adding spread to the sound .................................................................................... “[CHORUS]” on page 30
Making the sound three-dimensional .............. “Detailed settings for iAFC [iAFC SETTING]” on page 83
Practicing
Muting the right- or left-hand part ........... “Practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs” on page 24
Practicing with an accurate and steady tempo.......................................“Using the metronome” on page 35
Practicing using your recorded song .......................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 36
“Turning part playback on and off” on page 59
Recording
Recording your performance ...................................................... “Recording Your Performance” on page 36
Deleting or copying the recorded songs
.....................................“Handling files such as deleting song files ... [FILE/SONG SETTING]” on page 45
Application Index
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Introduction
Settings
Making detailed settings for recording and playback
.................................. “Detailed settings for recording and playback [FILE/SONG SETTING]” on page 73
Making detailed settings for the metronome
......................................... “Detailed settings for the metronome METRONOME [SETTING]” on page 76
Making detailed settings for the voices
................................................................. “Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]” on page 77
Making detailed settings for the Clavinova............................... “Other settings [FUNCTION]” on page 85
Connecting the Clavinova to other devices
What is MIDI?......................................................................................................... “About MIDI” on page 60
Making detailed settings for MIDI
“Setting the MIDI transmit channel” – “Selecting a type of data transmitted via MIDI” on pages 91 – 92
Recording your performance ....................................................... “AUX OUT [L] [R] Pin jacks” on page 61
Raising the volume ........................................................................ “AUX OUT [L] [R] Pin jacks” on page 61
Outputting other instruments’ sound from the Clavinova.......... “AUX IN [L/L+R], [R] jacks” on page 61
Connecting to a USB storage device................................“Connecting to a USB storage device” on page 62
Connecting a computer........................................................ “Connecting a personal computer” on page 65
Assembling
Assemble/disassemble the Clavinova....................... “CLP-295GP: Keyboard Stand Assembly” on page 111
Quick solution
What the Clavinova offers............................................................................... “Application Index” on page 8
“Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 10
Returning to the main screen.................................................................................“EXIT button” on page 13
Resetting the Clavinova to the default setting
................................................................“Restoring the normal (default) settings [FactorySet]” on page 93
Meaning of the messages........................................................................................ “Message List” on page 95
If you have questions about operations and functions
............................................................................ “Questions about Operations and Functions” on page 101
Troubleshooting............................................................................................. “Troubleshooting” on page 104
Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation.
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Introduction
A
C
METRONOME
ON/OFF
SETTING
DOWN
UP
TEMPO
EXTRA
PARTS
LEFT
RIGHT
SONG
SELECT
FILE/SONG
SETTING
PLAY/PAUSESTOPREC
SONG
NEW SONG
SYNC START
REPEAT
DEMOSONG BALANCE
KEYBOARD
SONG
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
FUNCTION
iAFC
SETTING
CHORUSREVERB
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
VOICE
SETTING
SPLIT
GUITAR
VIBRA-
PHONE
E.CLAVI-
CHORD
HARPSI-
CHORD
SYNTH.
PAD
WOOD
BASS
E.BASS
E.PIANO
2
E.PIANO
1
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
STRINGS
CHOIR
XG
CONTRAST
EXIT
B
D
NO YES
USB TO DEVICE
SELECT
8 @
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5
% *
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2 3 4 9
$
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6 !
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#
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VOICE
Panel Controls and Terminals
The Yamaha CLP-295GP Clavinova offers unmatched sonic realism and exceptionally natural grand-piano type play-
ability, and features Yamaha’s original AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling technology for rich, authentic, musical
voices.
The special Natural Wood keyboard uses real wood white keys, to reproduce as closely as possible the experience of
playing an actual acoustic grand piano.
Thanks to these two keyboard types, you can use performance techniques previously possible only on grand
pianos—such as playing the same note successively and having sounds blend smoothly even without use of the
damper pedal, or playing the same key quickly and having perfect articulation without the sound cutting off unnatu-
rally. The remarkably authentic Grand Piano 1 voice on both instruments also features:
•Dynamic Sampling, using velocity-switched samples for extra realism;
•String Resonance (page 90), which recreates the rich resonance of piano strings;
•Sustain Sampling (page 90), which uses samples of the resonance of an acoustic grand piano’s soundboard and
strings made when the damper pedal is pressed; and
•Keyoff Samples, which add the subtle, characteristic sounds produced when keys are released.
Top panel
Jacks & Terminals
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Introduction
Panel Controls and Terminals
1 [POWER] switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial . . . . . . . . . page 17
Adjust the volume level using this dial.
3 [SONG BALANCE] slider . . . . . . . . . page 44
This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song
playback and the sound you are playing on the keyboard.
4 [DEMO] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 20
Demonstration playback is available for each voice.
5 [REPEAT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 25
For repeatedly playing back a single song or specifying a
range (in beats) within a song for repeated playback.
6 [RIGHT], [LEFT], [EXTRA PARTS] buttons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 24, 36, 41
For turning the left- and right-hand parts on or off as
required so you can practice the corresponding part (the
part that is turned off) on the keyboard.
7 [REC] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 36
For recording your keyboard performance.
8 [PLAY/PAUSE], [STOP] buttons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 22, 56
For playing back the preset songs, your recorded material
or commercially available music data, etc.
9 [SONG SELECT] button. . . . . . .pages 22, 56
For selecting a song to play back or edit.
)
[FILE/SONG SETTING] button . . . pages 45, 73
For saving recorded songs and managing song files. Also
lets you make detailed settings for song recording and
playback.
! METRONOME [ON/OFF], METRONOME
[SETTING] buttons . . . . . . .pages 35, 68, 76
For using the metronome functions.
@ TEMPO [UP][DOWN] buttons. . . . . page 35
For changing the tempo (speed) of the song and metro-
nome.
# A – D [–][+] buttons, Display. . . . . . page 12
$ [CONTRAST] knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
For adjusting the display contrast.
% [EXIT] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13
Pressing this button returns to the main operation dis-
play (the one shown when the power is turned on).
^ Voice group buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27
For choosing voice groups. Sixteen groups of voices,
including grand piano, are available. You can also com-
bine two voices and use them together.
& [VOICE SETTING] button . . . . .pages 69, 77
For making detailed changes to the voice sound and
effects.
* [SPLIT] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 33
For playing different voices on the left- and right-hand
sections of the keyboard.
( [REVERB], [CHORUS] buttons . . . . . page 30
For adding reverb and chorus effects to the sound.
º BRILLIANCE [MELLOW][BRIGHT] buttons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 29
For adjusting the brightness of the sound.
¡ [iAFC SETTING] button . . . . . . pages 69, 83
When iAFC is engaged, the Clavinova will sound deeper,
more resonant, and more similar to the sound of an
actual acoustic instrument. You can turn the iAFC func-
tion on or off or make detailed settings for the iAFC.
™ [FUNCTION] button. . . . . . . . . pages 70, 85
This lets you make detailed settings, such as adjusting the
keyboard touch, making fine adjustments to the pitch or
MIDI settings.
£ USB [TO DEVICE] terminals . . . . . . page 60
For connecting the instrument to a USB storage device,
allowing saving/loading of data to and from the con-
nected device. The instrument has two [TO DEVICE]
terminals, A and B, which can be specified using the
[SELECT] switch.
¢ Soft pedal (left), Sostenuto pedal (center),
Damper pedal (right) . . . . . . . . . . . page 28
For producing a range of expressive effects similar to
those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
These pedals can also be assigned to various functions.
∞ [PHONES] jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
For connecting a set of standard stereo headphones,
allowing private practice.
§ USB [TO HOST] terminal . . . . . . . . . page 60
For connecting the instrument to your computer, allow-
ing you to transfer MIDI data between the Clavinova and
the computer.
¶ MIDI [IN][OUT][THRU] terminals . . page 60
For connecting external MIDI devices, allowing the use
of various MIDI functions.
• [AUX PEDAL] jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
For connecting an optional pedal, allowing convenient
foot control over one of a variety of assignable functions.
ª AUX IN [L/L+R] [R] jacks . . . . . . . . . page 61
For connecting an external tone generator, allowing you
to play the sound of that device via the Clavinova’s inter-
nal sound system and speakers.
‚ AUX OUT [L][R] jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61
For outputting the sound of the Clavinova to an external
audio system, or connecting it to another device (cassette
tape recorder, etc.) to record your performance.
In order to obtain the optimal results from iAFC, we rec-
ommend that you do the following.
•Do not block the speaker located on the bottom face of
the Clavinova.
•Perform the automatic adjustment after you turn on
the power of the Clavinova for the first time, and after
each time you move the Clavinova (page 84).
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Introduction
Introduction to the Controls
This instrument has many buttons and controls—so many that you may feel overwhelmed at first. However,
once you understand the basic operations, you’ll find the instrument is very easy to use.
Press the button corresponding to the function you want to use.
The buttons are the means of entrance to the functions.
For example, when you want to change a voice, you simply press one of the voice group buttons on the right
of the panel, or when you want to listen to a preset song, press the [SONG SELECT] button on the left of the
panel.
For the functions that are assigned to each button, see “Panel Controls and Terminals” on page 10.
When you press a button, related content or parameter is shown in the display. For example, when you press
a voice button, the voice name is shown, or when you press the [SONG SELECT] button, a song name is
shown on the display. After pressing a button, check the display for the indication.
Selecting items/parameters with the buttons on the side of the display.
Each function may have many items or parameters from which you can choose. To select an item or parame-
ter, press one of the A [–][+] – D [–][+] buttons. Each parameter in the display corresponds to the A [–][+]
– D [–][+] button next to it.
GUITAR
VIBRA-
PHONE
E.CLAVI-
CHORD
HARPSI-
CHORD
SYNTH.
PAD
WOOD
BASS
E.BASS
E.PIANO
2
E.PIANO
1
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
STRINGS
CHOIR
XG
VOICE
B
D
NO YES
A
C
Grand Piano 1
B
D
NO YES
A
C
GrandPiano1 Harpsi.8'
Vibraphone WoodBass
CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual 13
Introduction
Introduction to the Controls
■ To reset the values or parameters, press the [–][+] buttons simultaneously.
If you’ve changed the parameter values or settings, you may wan to reset them to their normal condition. To do this,
simply press the [–][+] buttons simultaneously.
The TEMPO and BRILLIANCE buttons are the same shape as the A [–][+] – D [–][+] buttons. You can reset the
related values or parameters by simultaneously pressing buttons of this shape.
■ To execute or cancel the operation, press the B [– (NO)] [+ (YES)] button.
When a prompt is shown on the upper right of the display, press the B [– (NO)][+ (YES)] button to execute or can-
cel the operation.
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from a function.
The [EXIT] button is the means to “leave” a function.
After you’ve used a function and want to exit from it, press the [EXIT] button.
B
D
NO YES
A
C
MetronomeVolume
100
B
D
NO YES
A
C
Save Overwrite?-->
M-001:NewSong001.MID
NO: cancel
YES: execute
FUNCTION
iAFC
SETTING
CHORUSREVERB
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
VOICE
SETTING
SPLIT
GUITAR
VIBRA-
PHONE
E.CLAVI-
CHORD
HARPSI-
CHORD
SYNTH.
PAD
WOOD
BASS
E.BASS
E.PIANO
2
E.PIANO
1
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
STRINGS
CHOIR
XG
CONTRAST
EXIT
B
D
NO YES
A
C
METRONOME
ON/OFF
SETTING
DOWN
UP
TEMPO
EXTRA
PARTS
LEFT
RIGHT
SONG
SELECT
FILE/SONG
SETTING
PLAY/PAUSESTOPREC
SONG
NEW SONG
SYNC START
REPEAT
DEMOSONG BALANCE
KEYBOARD
SONG
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
VOICE
CONTRAST
B
D
NO YES
EXIT
[EXIT] button
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Introduction
Before Using the Clavinova
About the key cover
To open the key cover:
Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open.
To close the key cover:
Slide the cover toward you and gently lower the
cover over the keys.
About the music rest
To raise the music rest:
1. Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it will go.
2. Flip down the two metal supports at the left and right on the rear of
the music rest.
3. Lower the music rest so that it rests on the metal supports.
To lower the music rest:
1. Pull the music rest toward yourself as far as it will go.
2. Raise the two metal supports (at the rear of the music rest).
3. Gently lower the music rest backward until it is all the way down.
CAUTION
Do not try to use the music rest in a half-raised position.
When lowering the music rest, do not release your hands from the music
rest until it is all the way down.
About the music braces
These braces are for holding the pages of music books in place.
CAUTION
Hold the cover with both hands when opening or closing it. Do not release it until it is fully opened or closed. Be
careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children’s) between the cover and the unit.
Do not place objects such as a piece of metal or paper on top of the key cover. Small objects placed on the key
cover may fall inside the unit when the cover is opened and may be nearly impossible to remove. This could
cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or other serious damage to the instrument.
CAUTION
Be careful to avoid catching
your fingers when opening or
closing the cover.
To open
To close
CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual 15
Introduction
About the Lid
One long stay and one short stay are provided on the lid. Use one of them to
open the lid to the desired angle.
To open the lid:
1. Raise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the
keyboard end of the instrument).
2. Raise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end
of the stay fits into the recess in the lid.
To close the lid:
1. Hold the lid stay and carefully raise the lid.
2. Hold the lid in its raised position and lower the lid stay.
3. Carefully lower the lid.
CAUTION
•Make sure that the end of the stay fits securely in the lid recess. If the stay is not properly seated in the recess, the
lid may fall, causing damage or injury.
•Be careful that you or others do not bump the stay while the lid is raised. The stay may be bumped out of the lid
recess causing the lid to fall.
•Be careful to avoid catching fingers (yours or others, especially children's) when raising or lowering the lid.
Longer stay
Shorter stay
For the longer stay, use the
inner recess, and for the
shorter stay, use the outer
recess to support the lid.
NOTE
1
2
To turn on the iAFC (page 83), open the lid with the longer
stay using the inner recess.
When the lid is closed or open with the shorter stay, the
iAFC will not be turned on.
1
3
2
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Introduction
Before Using the Clavinova
Turning the power on
1. Connect the power cable.
First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable
into the proper AC outlet on the wall.
In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.
WARNING!
Make sure your CLP-295GP is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used (voltage rating appears on
the name plate on the bottom panel). In some areas, a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main key-
board unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. Connecting the unit to the
wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!
Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-295GP. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced,
contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!
The type of AC power cord provided with the CLP-295GP may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased.
(In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to match the pin configuration of the AC wall outlets in your area.) Do NOT mod-
ify the plug provided with the CLP-295GP. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
2. Turn on the power to the Clavinova.
Press the [POWER] switch located on the right of the keyboard to turn the power on.
•The screen located in the center of the front panel and the power indicator located below the left end of the key-
board lights up.
Press the [POWER] switch again to turn off the power to the Clavinova.
•The screen and the power indicator turn off.
(The shape of plug differs
depending on locale.)
(bottom surface)
1-21-1
B
D
NO YES
A
C
Grand Piano 1
When you turn on the power to the Clavinova,
a voice name appears on the screen.
Power indicator
If you close the key cover
without turning the power
off, the power indicator
remains lit, indicating that
the power is still on.
TIP
POWER
CLP-295GP Owner’s Manual 17
Introduction
Before Using the Clavinova
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to the right of the LCD.
Setting the volume
To adjust the volume, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial located at the left of the panel. Play the keyboard to
actually produce sound while you adjust the volume.
Using headphones
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the [PHONES] jacks.
When the headphones are plugged into either of the [PHONES]
jacks, the internal speaker system is automatically shut off.
Two [PHONES] jacks are provided. Two sets of standard stereo
headphones can be plugged in. (If you are using only one pair of
headphones, you can plug them into either of these jacks.)
CAUTION
Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of time.
Doing so may cause hearing loss.
Using the Headphone Hanger
A headphone hanger is included in the CLP-295GP package so that
you can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. Install the head-
phone hanger using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as shown in
the figure.
CAUTION
Do not hang anything other than the headphones on the hanger. Oth-
erwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be damaged.
CONTRAST
EXIT
B
D
NO YES
A
C
CONTRAST:
difference between
brightness and darkness
TERMINOLOGY
Use this knob.
MASTER VOLUME
MAXMIN
CAUTION
Do not use the Clavinova at
a high volume level for a
long period of time, or your
hearing may be damaged.
The level
increases.
The level
decreases.
MASTER VOLUME:
The volume level of the entire keyboard sound
You can also adjust the [PHONES] output level, AUX [IN]
input level and the AUX [OUT] output level (when “Vari-
able” is selected in “AuxOutLevel” on page 91) using the
[MASTER VOLUME] dial.
TERMINOLOGY
TIP
Optional headphones
HPE-160 Yamaha headphones.
TIP
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Introduction
Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment
The CLP-295GP features an iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) effect. This produces sound from the
speaker located on the bottom face of the Clavinova, enhancing the reverberation and spaciousness of the sound
when you open the lid with the longer stay. (page 15)
In order to optimize the iAFC effect, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 83)
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Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Listening to the Demonstration
Tunes
For each voice group, the Clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the character of the voices.
This section explains how to listen to the demo songs for the voice groups listed below.
Demonstration tunes
The demonstration pieces listed above are short rearranged excerpts the original
compositions.
All other songs are original (©2005 Yamaha Corporation).
Procedure
Mode:
A mode is a status under which
you can execute a certain func-
tion. In demo mode, you can
play back demonstration tunes.
1. Engage the demo mode.
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode.
The indicators of the voice group buttons will blink in succession.
Voice group Tunes Composer
GRAND PIANO1 “Eintritt” Waldszenen Op. 82 R.Schumann
HARPSICHORD Gavotte J.S.Bach
FUNCTION
iAFC
SETTING
CHORUSREVERB
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW BRIGHT
VOICE
SETTING
SPLIT
GUITAR
VIBRA-
PHONE
E.CLAVI-
CHORD
HARPSI-
CHORD
SYNTH.
PAD
WOOD
BASS
E.BASS
E.PIANO
2
E.PIANO
1
GRAND
PIANO 1
CHURCH
ORGAN
JAZZ
ORGAN
GRAND
PIANO 2
STRINGS
CHOIR
XG
CONTRAST
EXIT
B
D
NO YES
A
C
METRONOME
ON/OFF
SETTING
DOWN
UP
TEMPO
EXTRA
PARTS
LEFT
RIGHT
SONG
SELECT
FILE/SONG
SETTING
PLAY/PAUSESTOPREC
SONG
NEW SONG
SYNC START
REPEAT
DEMOSONG BALANCE
KEYBOARD
SONG
MIN MAX
MASTER VOLUME
VOICE
1 3
2
Voice group buttons
TERMINOLOGY
B
D
NO YES
A
C
VoiceDemo
SelectVoiceButton
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