Introduction; About This Owner's Manual And Reference Booklet - Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A Owner's Manual

Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-970A/970AM/970AC. In order to make the
most of your Clavinova's performance potential and features, please read this Owner's Manual

About this Owner's Manual and Reference Booklet

This manual consists of four main sections: "Introduction," "Basic Operation," "Detailed Settings," and "Appendix." Also,
a separate "Reference Booklet" is provided.

Introduction:

Basic Operation:
Detailed Settings:
Appendix:
Reference Booklet:
* The models CLP-970AM and CLP-970AC will be referred to as the CLP-970A 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.
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• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
"The Clavinova-Computer Connection" is a supplementary guidebook that describes, for beginners, what
you can do with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system
(the manual is not written for any specific models). The document is available as a PDF file (in English) at
the following Internet address:
Clavinova Web site:
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/cl/
Yamaha Manual Library (Electronic Musical Instruments)
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/
(For the Manual Library, you need to register first. Check the Clavinovas [Digital Piano] web page.)
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thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Please read this section first. In the "Application Index" section on page 11 and "Features" on
page 14, you can learn how to use the Clavinova and its functions in particular situations.
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 entitled "Questions about Operations and Functions" on page 89, or the "Index"
on page 99.
This section explains how to make detailed settings for the Clavinova's various functions.
Refer to this section as necessary.
This section introduces troubleshooting, a description of preset voices, and other reference
material.
XG Voice List, MIDI Data Format, etc.