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Yamaha CVP405 no sound 
All controls, song sequencer, demo, voice control, style control are working but no sound coming out from speakers, Aux Out and headphones. The Aux …

Yamaha CVP-705 How to save a MIDI and convert it to MP3 
After days figuring out how to make a multi tracks using MIDI, I want to save the file to both the piano internal memory and to the USB. I Also want to …

Yamaha CVP 609 Keyboard not working  
I have a CVP 609 but I the keys won’t make any sound. It says Internal Hardware Error. If I leave it unplugged for a while it will turn on and I can …

Crackling Noise on My Piano - Intermittent 
When playing my piano from time to time there is a crackling noise. I had my headphones on yesterday and it appears to be the left side. it won't do it …

How to Play Recorded Songs from External Hard Drive on Another Device? 
I purchased a Yamaha CVP 609 about 10 years ago. I love it still and use it extensively for recording songs for choirs and special numbers in our church. …

Using Pure Piano iPad App With Yamaha Clavinova CVP809 
I own a Yamaha Clavinova CVP809. I have come across an iPad app called Pure Piano. Would anyone know if this works with the CVP809 and if so, what do I …

Can you lock the Yamaha CVP-709 
I have a CVP-709 and would like to know if there is a lock that can prevent the piano from being played without entering a code? I know about the "piano …

Clavinova CVP700 Microphone Problem 
The Mic that came with the Yamaha CVP700 works as I had it tested on another device. But not when it's plugged into the CVP700 Mic jack?

All g keys not working. On cvp-303 
All of my g keys stopped working. I have tried cleaning the contacts but still not responding. Would replacing the key contact board fix my issue? I …

Yamaha CVP 705 as a DAW and midi controller 
My Yamaha CVP 705 as all kind of transport control and program buttons. The display even has a nice mix panel. And more. Could I use all those control …

Yamaha CVP107 blue screen  
I have a CVP 107 which I bought new. Recently during mid song the piano would turn off and back on like a reboot. Did this a number of times then it went …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 501 unexpected error on screen 
Hi, I have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-501 electric piano and it's giving unexpected error on the screen and is not working at all! Does anyone know what …

Procuring Main mother board for Yamaha CVP 503 
Dear Members, I have Yamaha clavinova CVP 503. 2 years have passed and it is just idle since I cannot repair or replace the main motherboard as it needs …

Downloading Songs from Yamaha Clavinova CVP 405 to USB Thumb Drive 
I have a clavinova cvp 405. I recorded songs directly onto the instrument & now I can't figure out how to download or transfer my recordings to a USB thumb …

Yamaha CVP 307 Faulty display screen 
We bought a Clavinova CVP307 second hand recently. Unfortunately there was an issue with the display screen, which apparently is quite common.Although …

Yamaha CVP-85A no sound. Similar to CVP-87A no sound 
The fault on my Yamaha CVP-85A is that the panel lights come on but no sound from the speakers or headphones. The Speaker Protection Relay is not getting …

Yamaha CVP 94 Won't Play Pre-recorded Discs 
My cvp 94 won’t play pre-recorded discs. When I insert a disc, it wants to initialize it. Is there an easy fix or is an expensive repair in order?

Loading Registration Files (,rgt) from USB Drive - Yamaha CVP-509 
I downloaded several registration files (.rgt) from the Internet with the intention of loading them on my CVP-509. I copied the files from the USB to a …

How to replace a speaker in a yamaha clavinova cvp 65? 
My piano speaker sounds like it is going out. How do I diagnose the exact problem and where do I purchase the replacement parts to fix it? The sound …

Disk Orchestra Collection floppy disks are now useless 
I was an early Clavinova fan. I have owned a CVP 200 series, a 300 series, a 400 series, and now CVP 507. I did no5 keep the older models, either trading …

Looking for a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-107 DM Board 
Hi there! I have a Clavinova CVP 107...it powers up but there is no sound and the display is dark. I had a Yamaha authorized technician come out to look …

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-250 Amplifier Board 
The sound on my Yamaha Clavinonva CLP-250 cuts in/out pretty randomly. It goes from no volume, then a loud transient spike, then sometimes works normally …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-501 Screen Issue 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-501 and my screen only works for a split second then it goes back to a blank screen. What do I need to do to fix this?

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-55 Ground noise over OPTIONA IN RCA's 
Hello, I can't put any RCA on OPTIONAL IN because this input has a lot of ground noise. I have an MU-90 tone generator designed for this input and …

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Any experience/help/guidance for swapping out floppy with USB emulator? 
All my floppies have failed but I would like to be able to record and replay songs (my daughter is a superb pianist). I bought a $45 USB emulator from …

Fix Noisy Keys - Clavinova CVP 96  
I have an older CVP 96 (circa 1998) that I purchased new and now the keys have become noisy as in worn felt or whatever. Other than this problem everything …

Old Yamaha Clavinova CVP-87A 
Hello. I'm having several problems with my CVP-87A (Yamaha Clavinova), and I wonder if anyone can tell me where I can find parts list, schematics and/or …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP59s - Turns On. NO Sound, Won't Play 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 59s. When powered on, the floppy disk clicks and greeen light turns on. That's above all it does. Nothing on the display, …

" insert the installer card" - Yamaha CVP 303 
Hi, I don't understand how to verify the firmware installed in my CVP 303 and how to upgrade it. I've downloaded new firmwares 1.60 and 1.80, following …

Replacing Yamaha CVP 303 LCD display 
We have had the LCD display replaced 3 times since 2008. Is it possible to connect a remote monitor to the mother board?

Yamaha CVP205 Style Section and Song Playing 
Style section and song playing won't do anything on our cvp 205. Have we done something to the settings or what ? MAny thx.

Yamaha Clavinova CVP96 Plays the Wrong Notes 
I am having an issue with my piano. If I play the keys individually it plays correctly with no problems. But if I attempt to play a chord or multiple …

Yamaha CVP301 firmware upgrade problem 
I have recently purchased a second hand Clavinova CVP301. I'm trying to upgrade the firmware from V 1.04 to V 1.08 but with little success. I have formatted …

Yamaha CVP-303 LCD DISPLAY QUESTION 
I have a cvp-303 and the screen goes blue. I can read it but the LCD backlit light is not working. Can anyone suggest a way to fix this? Thanks

Yamaha CVP 309 - random volume level on some keys 
I have a Yamaha CVP 309. I am experiencing inability to control volume from certain keys. Striking a few keys in the mid range result in volume level …

How to replace floppy disk drive on Yamaha Clavinova CVP-700 
I need to replace the floppy disk drive a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-700 and need instructions as to how to do so. I've taken off the plate that covers the …

A believer - Yamaha Clavinova CVP 107 Fixed 
Our american church has a Yamaha Piano (Clavinova CVP 107) which was broken one month ago. The symptom was that that piano was automatically shut down …

Clavinova CVP-5 Disk ( Memory card )  
I have a new Clavinova CVP-5 !!! It is old but never used . I am missing the memory card that inserts to the key board . Anyone has an idea where I can …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-75 
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-75 and I would like to replace the floppy drive because it stopped working just lately. Can anybody provide me with instructions …

Very soft sound from Yamaha Clavinova CVP 55 
My friend gave me her old Yamaha Clavinova CVP 55 because my kids want to learn to to play piano. When we first got it home it worked great. But now, …

CVP-207 CIRCUIT BOARD V7160400 DM CVP207. Or substitute 
Urgent need to get the replacement of the motherboard of my CVP-207 CIRCUIT BOARD V7160400 DM CVP207. Or substitute

yamaha cvp 401 functions disabled 
My son has disabled all functions on my yamaha cvp 401, I can use only piano. How can I unlock them? Thank you so much for your answer. Marco Postiglione …

Noisy Yamaha CVP105 Key returns 
Hi, When you release the keys on my clavinova, the return pad contact makes quite a bit of noise. I've had it fixed once, a few years ago, as some …

Playback from floppy disk 
Dear Sirs, I have recorded 110 piano pce on various floppy disks through my piano. Can I listen to then through my piano? I mean, Can I insert the recorded …

Repair of a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 30 
For a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 30 out of order due to the failure the chip "XC711A00" located on mother board (electrical function: SFD-2): 1. Could you help …

cd drive for Yamaha cvp-205 
is it possible to install a cd or dvd unit instead the actual diskette in a Yamaha cvp-205

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-96 Have no sound output 
I have a Yamaha clavinova CVP-96 the screen goes blue when I turn it on and I have no sound output. Anyway to fix it myself?

Damper Pedal does not work on my Yamaha Clavinova cvp-92 
We have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-92 and my daughter just found that the damper padel does not work at all. Any tests/checks/settings I can perform to find …

I have a Yamaha CVP 207 and want to burn my music to CD 
I keep reading that I can purchase an external CD/R but I don't know what to get and more importantly how to hook it up. I have a pic of the lower board …

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New Motherboard for a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 85A? 
We had a new CVP 85A sent out to us here in Kenya in 1995, and it gave many years of good service. However, about two two years ago it began to malfunction, …

Problema En Las Teclas Yamaha CVP 75 
Hola, recientemente adquirí un CVP 75 lo estoy restaurando ya que las teclas estaban rotas. Cambié la goma de contacto pero ahora al cerrarlo cuando toco …

Where is the nearest dealer for the Yamaha clavinova 
I would like to know where the nearest dealer selling the Yamaha clavinova. I live in Melbourne Fl. We used to have a dealer years ago in Melbourne and …

Moving a Clavinova CVP 55 from Germany to Canada 
Many years ago I bought a Clavinova CVP 55 in Germany (220 V, 50 cps). Now I am moving back to Canada. Will it work in Canada (110 V, 60 cps)? Will I need …

Yamaha CVP 501 (brand new) - Noise from the speakers 
I just started up my new CPV 501 for the first time and it keeps making a loud noise/hum from the speakers (loudest from the right speaker) until I turn …

Sticky keys on my keyboard. 
I have 3 sticky keys on my clavinova CVP 290..... Wondering why and what I could do to prevent this and maybe fix the problem........... Thanks Maree

floppy disk midi files 
Our church had a yamaha clavinova piano that is broken. we have several mici files that were recorded from our piano. Is ther anyway someone can get these …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-203 Sticky Keys 
How do I fix sticky keys. E (above middle C), B (above that), and E (above that) all are sticky. All three keys have the same basic shape, ie, they …

Static Noises from Speakers - Yamaha Clavinova CVP-207 
MY CVP-207 is about 10 years old. When I turn on the power, it makes static noises from the speakers on the right side. How can I fix? Thanks, Monica …

Microphone Trouble 
Hi, I tried connecting a microphone to my CVP 405 and no signal was picked up - i.e MIC SIGNAL green LED didn't register anything. Is there something …

Transfering music from Yamaha Clavinova CVP 301 to USB  
I have a Clavinova CVP 301 and I am having problem to transfer my music to the USB and then computer. The sound is not the same specially regarding to …

Yamaha CVP-210 - Can't open case 
It seems the right amplifier had a problem. No sound from right speaker or right headphone. I want to take a look and see if I can fix this myself, but …

Is it possible to install USB driver on Yamaha Clavinova CVP 203  
I have Yamaha Clavinova CVP 203 that has only floppy disk memory. Is it possible to install USB driver to connect to flash memory, hard drive, external …

Teacher wants acoustic only 
Several teachers I have tried to engage after ordering but not yet receiving, my Yamaha Clavinova CVP 407 RSW, said they would only teach on an acoustic …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 203 disk drive 
I have a clavinova cvp203 with a faulty disk drive. two questions 1. can it be replaced with a usb flash drive. or if not 2. is it easy to replace …

Yamaha Clavinova Blue Screen Fault 
I have a clavinova cvp 501 and when it is switched on the screen is lit blue but completely blank & there is no sound.

Yamaha CVP-505 says drive is busy when recording to a flash drive 
I have 2 questions. I can record audio files to a flash drive for about 3 minutes and then it says drive is busy and quite recording. When I check the …

Compareable to CVP 94 
My wife recently played an older clavinova at a church, a cvp 94. She really like the features, but I see they no longer make it. Which model is most …

Can I upload a piano CD to a flash drive and play it on Yamaha CVP 505? 
I just purchased a Yamaha CVP 505 model and would like to know if it is possible to upload my Suzuki Piano CD's to my computer hard drive and then save …

Need Main Motherboard of Yamaha CVP Clavinova 501 
Need Main motherboard of Yamaha Cvp clavinova. 501. Can any one tell me as to from I can procure an old or new piece. Does Yamaha service centre deliver …

cvp-505 not connecting to Yamaha Internet Page Not rated yet
My CVP-505 will not display the Yamaha Internet Home Page. All on-screen indicators say it is online, but all I get is a blank page that says at the bottom …

How to lock a keyboard - Yamaha CVP809 Not rated yet
Is there a way to lock a CVP809 keyboard so others cannot play it when you have your pre settings to your own preference? Thank you

Yamaha CVP-309GP Out Of Tune Keys Not rated yet
I have a CVP-309GP and the keys at the higher end of the keyboard have gone "off pitch". Can they be tuned, I have the Users Manual but this doesn't cover …

Yamaha CVP 205 Won't Power Up  Not rated yet
I need your support to fix the error on my CVP 205 Yamaha piano. The screen displays this unexpected error “hisysdwn. c/133/8C1BB524”, “hisysdwn, c/133/8C1A4C78’” …

Connecting Yamaha Clavinova CVP405 to iPad Not rated yet
I have a clavinova CVP405 made in 2006. I would like to connect my iPad to play with music programs. I’ve had no luck, Yamaha says it can’t be done. Any …

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USB Emulator Install - Yamaha CVP-96/98 Not rated yet
How do I open the CVP-96/98 to install/replace floppy disc drive with USB emulator?

Yamaha Clavinova 307 display screen Not rated yet
Where or how can I purchase a new display for my Clavinova 307 piano. Am looking for: MC75T03B (WB911901) model. Also looking for video showing how …

Switching back and forth to multiple voices - Yamaha CVP709 Not rated yet
I cannot find a way to switch back and forth between voices. For instance start with main voice on piano, press a pedal switch to flute, press the same …

ISO Yamaha CVP-59 disks Not rated yet
Where can I find CVP-59 disks for purchase? Over the years of moving, ours have been misplaced.

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 601 Church Chime Sound Not rated yet
Can I get a church chime sound on our church's Yamaha Clavinova 601 - CVP - 601 keyboard? If so, how is it done?

Yamaha CVP 203 Clavinova Replacement Floppy Disks Not rated yet
I OWN A CVP 203 CLAVINOVA. INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT WAS A PACKAGE CONTAINING 2 MUSIC FLOPPY DISKS: "50 GREATS FOR THE PIANO" AND "MUSIC SOFTWARE COLLECTION" …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 303 Firmway Not rated yet
Hi Can you explain how can I actualize the firmware on a clavinova cvp 303? The USB port to device don't recognize the USB pen. The floppy disk doesn't …

Distorted Aux Out Recording  Not rated yet
I am trying to record to a Boss BR-800 digital multitrack recorder from my CVP 609 GP. I'm using the L and R aux outputs to corresponding inputs on the …

Yamaha CVP 208 Issues Not rated yet
Having some issues and am seeking some advice. Our Piano stopped having sound one day so we replaced the DAC chips....Voila....back up and running. A …

Effects stopped working - Yamaha Clavinova CVP-75 Not rated yet
We have a Clavinova CVP-75, opened it up and cleaned three sticking keys. Only the connectors for the keys were disconnected temporarily. But now none …

LCD screen gone bad Yamaha CLAVINOVA 503 CVP Not rated yet
My Yamaha Clavinova 503 CVP digital piano has two problems. Number One is that last TWO OCTAVES HAVE NO SOUND number 2 the LCD Screen has gone black …

How to Play MIDI Tracks on Yamaha CVP Not rated yet
Have Yamaha PSR-3000 and PSR SX700 and use both to record midi tracks to a memory stick (thumb drive) and taken to the CVP-401 for playback in church. …

MIDI transfers to 3.5" floppy. Not rated yet
Hi, my name is Pete. I have several of the Clavinova Disk Orchestra software floppies and I am looking for newer music to play on my CVP-75. Since MIDI …

Yamaha CVP 207 and CVP 301 Advice Not rated yet
I have two questions and would be very grateful if anyone can help me 1.CVP 207 Whilst playing red error flashed on screen error occurred please turn …

Yamaha CVP-503 Key Cover hinge separated Not rated yet
My kids have used this piano for years now but when I looked at it this morning the hinge has coma apart on one end and the separation is spreading down …

Yamaha CVP103 UPGRADE ?? Not rated yet
Is there a way to upgrade our Yamaha CVP103 to get more songs for follow the lights software since the 3.5" floppy are non existent today

Yamaha CVP 309 screen LCD split into 4 compartments  Not rated yet
My Clavinova CVP 309 (Grand Piano Type) screen has split into 4 vertical compartments making the screen unreadable Is there a way of correcting …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP-405 MIDI Clock Not rated yet
I can't get the Midi Clock setting to stay set to INTERNAL. It keeps reverting to EXTERNAL on repowering. Am I missing something? Has anyone got this problem? …

Yamaha CVP-501 Screen - Black with Lines on Sides Not rated yet
I have a CVP-501. Suddenly the screen went black with lines on the sides. I cannot use it at all. Can see nothing. What must I do to fix it. Please help! …

Yamaha CLP-170 - Faint overtone/ringing/harmonic on note D3 Not rated yet
When playing note D3 on my wife's 1 year-old CLP-170 there is a faint overtone or ringing or harmonic (not sure how to describe) that sounds along with …

Floppy drive repacement Not rated yet
I have a CVP 65 fro the early 90s. The 3.5" floppy drive failed yeas ago. Is it possible to replace, upgrade, modernize the electronics?

Can't Access the Internet on my Yamaha Clavinova CVP 401 Not rated yet
Need help please as can not get my Yamaha CVP 401 to access the internet and load home page? error message showing "cannot display the page" When …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 307 - Formatting Floppy Discs Not rated yet
Yamaha Clavinova CVP 307. Problems formatting floppy discs on instrument. We put in a blank sic, format it, then remove from instrument. Then download …

Yamaha CVP-103 control buttons don't work anymore Not rated yet
Hello My yamaha piano cvp-103 still makes sound. But suddenly all my control buttons and midi don't work anymore. Display still works, piano still works, …

Recording onto a Memory Stick from Yamaha Clavinova CVP 309 Not rated yet
I would appreciate full details of how to record from a clavinova cvp 309 onto a memory stick. Thank you dennis

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Yamaha CVP 701 - Playing Accompaniment Through Speakers Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha CVP 701 and would like to play a Concerto with an orchestra and could do this with Music Minus One Series. Is it possible to play the …

USB Audio play - 3 minute limit? - Yamaha ClavInova CVP601 Not rated yet
I’ve put some songs onto a USB in WAV format and when playing them it cuts each song out after 3 minutes and goes straight onto the next song. Is there …

Key does not send midi information Not rated yet
Hello, All of the sudden, the G4 key (two G's above middle C) does not send midi information. All other keys are fine. What is the likely problem? …

Yamaha CVP 307 - Data Transfer from CD Not rated yet
Hello, I have a Clavinova CVP 307 bought in 2006 and would like to transfer songs from a USB my friend did In .wav format into the digital piano. I've …

Yamaha Installer disk Not rated yet
How can fix my Yamaha CVP 207... Everytime I switch it on, there is a note saying " Please insert installer disk" on the screen... do you have any idea …

Yamaha CVP-109 no sound all of a sudden while playing Not rated yet
Any thoughts? As I was playing, sound cut out. Complete silence... no hum, buzzing, nothing. Nothing from headphones. Power is fine, display is fine, …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 307 - How to Turn Off Styles Effects Not rated yet
I own a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 307... I want to record some rhythm tracks from the Styles selection... but I want to turn off ALL of the effects such as …

Damper pedal stays "on" until keyboard is switched off and restarted Not rated yet
I have just purchased a used Clavinova CVP-205. It works perfectly with this exception: When I use the damper pedal, it stays "on" until I switch the keyboard …

Fix the blank screen on Yamaha CVP 401 Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha Clavinova CVP-401. When I switch it on, it is a blank screen. I can still play the clavinova. What do I need to do to fix the blank screen? …

Yamaha Clavinova USB Emulator Not rated yet
Hi, I see there is various USB emulators to convert from floppy disks on several models of the Clavinova. Is there one that would be recommended specifically …

Yamaha Clavinova cvp-503 hangs with message  Not rated yet
When I turn on the Yamaha cvp 503, it remains hanged with the message, "Initalizing Regist Backup"

Yamaha CVP-92 Plays But Does Not Record Not rated yet
I have a CVP-92, until recently it recorded music to floppy disks quite well. It no longer records. It play the previously recorded files just fine, …

Yamaha CVP-701 Recording Multiple Vocals??? Not rated yet
I know I can record ONE main vocal to my Multi-MIDI Track Song, and save it as a .WAV or .MP3 file...However, is there a way to record more vocals on top …

Yamaha CVP-303 no sound Not rated yet
My Yamaha CVP-303 had stopped working. Initially it would turn on but had no sound. Now it will turn on but just had a blue screen. Is there a way to …

"Read-Only" option for songs or protection for folders? - Yamaha CVP 301 Not rated yet
Our CVP 301 is used by many musicians, each of whom has his/her own User folder and saved songs. Is there a way to prevent editing of the saved songs by …

Yamaha CVP-505 Won’t Turn On Not rated yet
My clavinova (Yamaha CVP-505) had a little bit of water spilled on it. It turned on shortly after the spill, but 30-60 minutes later it won’t turn on. …

Yamaha CVP 303 Notes Out of Tune Not rated yet
My Yamaha CVP 303 Clavinova has notes that are out of tune, usually sharp. The notes vary and are usually in the third and fourth octave. Also some …

Yamaha CVP 55 no sound from keys? Not rated yet
Hi All, I have a Yamaha CVP 55 which turns on and plays the demos and even plays beats, however when I press the keys none of them seem to create any …

Yamaha Cvp 303 Clavinova Problem Not rated yet
My Yamaha cvp 303 has many functions I do not use, ie direct access button and others around the display. One day I must have accidentally pressed one …

Transferring Yamaha Clavinova CVP 103 Diskette Music to Computer Not rated yet
How can I transfer my Yamaha Clavinova CVP 103 diskette music to my computer without losing some of the instrument sounds? Is there a particular type …

Yamaha CVP303 notes out of tune Not rated yet
I have a cvp303 and am having problems with intonation. Notes or keys go sharp or flat relative to other notes. Occasionally I've heard a note waver …

Yamaha Cvp 307 tonal change  Not rated yet
After and excessively hot day(40 degrees) followed by a lightning strike, my CVP 307 has a strange tinny sound on the octave from middle C and above. Is …

How to Connect Yamaha CVP 601 Directly to Camera Audio Not rated yet
I want to record sound directly from the Clavinova CVP 601 into a digital camera. I want to avoid midi. I just want the output to go directly to a digital …

How to use a floppy disk on Yamaha Clavinova CVP 207 Not rated yet
I am confused on how to start using a floppy disk on my clavinova cvp 207. The manual directions say to insert the floppy and then to punch certain buttons, …

Replacing Floppy Disk Drive with CD Player - Yamaha Clavinova Not rated yet
I have an older Clavinova CVP-800 and it only plays floppy disk piano soft music. I cannot find anymore prepared music for my clavinova. Someone suggested …

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Repair or buy new motherboard for Yamaha CVP 600? Not rated yet
We have a Yamaha CVP 600 from 1998. In the last few months, we had no sound from the instrument. Now the technician said either it can be repaired with …

MIDI Files - Yamaha CVP 701 Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha CVP 701 and I also have old standard MIDI files which I would like to play through this keyboard. Each time I load in a file, the instrument …

Midi files for Yamaha Clavinova CVP 501 Not rated yet
I have a CVP 501 Clavinova. I purchased new about 5 years ago. I started playing this Clavinova when I was 80 and am really enjoying it. I recently …

Yamaha cvp 107 disk extra voices Not rated yet
Is it possible to buy a disk to add extra voices to a Yamaha CVP 107?

Key replacement for old Yamaha CVP-s Not rated yet
I own a Yamaha CVP-87a produced around 1993. I need to replace a few keys, but I was unable to find anybody selling keys for pre-1998 Clavinovas, including …

USB drive on Yamaha cvp 309 Not rated yet
None of my newer USB sticks work on my Yamaha CVP 309. I have an old stick that does work. How can i get a flash drive that will work or else how can i …

Yamaha CVP 203 Sticking Keys Not rated yet
I have 3 sticking keys, and after watching youtube showing a relatively easy replacement I purchased 3 new yamaha cvp replacement keys, I gained access …

How to replace the Floppy drive on Yamaha CVP96 Not rated yet
I would like to get this drive but how do you get the old one out?

Yamaha Cvp503 piano. keyboard and buttons unresponsive Not rated yet
After the boot screen and the 1st click sound, the piano does not produce sounds and the rubber buttons don't do anything. Only the display is on. If i …

Yamaha CVP-103 Clavinova Pedals Not Working Not rated yet
None of the pedals on my CVP-103 are working. They all quit at the same time. And ideas on how to fix this myself? Closest repair is several hours away! …

Playing Yamaha cvp while standing Not rated yet
CVP109 Yamaha: We are using this in our church, but need have option to have pianist play while standing. We will utilize a platform to achieve proper …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP 205 sustain pedal broken Not rated yet
The sustain pedal on our Yamaha clavinova cvp 205 doesn't work. Is there a way to use an auxiliary sustain pedal?

Yamaha Clavinova 307 - Blank Screen Not rated yet
I have recently purchased a second hand electronic piano. I've had it for a while but now find the LCD screen is blank ... What can I do?

Loose right pedal - Yamaha Clavinova Not rated yet
I have an old Yamaha CVP-65 and the right pedal is loose. Can it be repaired easily?

Yamaha CVP-201 static / white noise type of hissing Not rated yet
Hi, I am new to this forum and I am looking for some advice / guidance. My cvp-201 has started hissing when either "reverb" or "effect" is selected and …

Yamaha CVP-700 Database Problem Not rated yet
hello...i need to know why my yamaha cvp-700 screen is blue, with no data showing and notting on the screen.... i think someone push the last C note and …

Music Finder question Not rated yet
I have just received delivery of a Yamaha CVP709. Fantastic piano! As I am new to this sort of instrument I am having a few teething problems in finding …

Yamaha CVP 303 Firmware Upgrade Not rated yet
I have a Yamaha CVP 303 which has never had a firmware upgrade. I have not managed to find any successful method of being able to do this?

Adding memory to User Drive - Yamaha Clavinova - CVP 307 Not rated yet
Hi Mantius, Is there any way to add memory to my "user" drive on my Clavinova CVP 307? My user drive is maxed out, and I want to add some more …

Yamaha CVP103 - Why do my settings keep disappearing? Not rated yet
Hi - I have one of the older Clavinova's - a CVP 103. I constantly have to go through and update my settings even as I am using the keyboard for 1 session. …

Taking my clavinova on the road... reducing its weight Not rated yet
I have been taking my CVP 505 on the road for the last 6 months. To do so I removed the legs for easier carrying and I've built custom saw horses - works …

Compare Yamaha CVP Series Not rated yet
There are numerous series of cvp Clavinova pianos. Where can I find a comparison by series?

Yamaha CVP 701 - Help Learning About It Not rated yet
JUST BOUGHT A CVP 701 TO REPLACE MY BELOVED CVP 65. I NEED HELP WITH THE TECHNOLOGY. I'M LOOKING FOR AN EXPERT FOR IN-HOME ADVICE/LESSON. I LIVE IN SAN …

Yamaha clavinova cvp 309 recording techniques various Not rated yet
Good Day; I own the above Clavinova an wish to be advised as to the various techniques required in order to record on to a floppy disc, smart media …

Yamaha Clavinova CVP. 55. Disks won't play back Not rated yet
We recorded music on the 55 a few years back. Today I wanted to listen to the disk but when I inserted disks in the same Clav it was recorded on, the …

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Connect Yamaha cvp-701 to external speakers wirelessly Not rated yet
I have a cvp-701 and would like to connect it to my Yamaha Receiver wirelessly to play through the external speakers. Is that possible?

Yamaha CVP 700 key replacement Not rated yet
Has anyone successfully replaced a key on a CVP 700 digital grand model?

Yamaha cvp 96 bottom half of keyboard not working Not rated yet
Unfortunately the lower half of the keyboard is not working- no sound at all- but the upper keys (from the f below middle c upwards, which appears to be …

Right tweeter speaker static on about a dozen consecutive keys in mid-high range Not rated yet
In my circa 1990 Yamaha Clavinova model CVP-30, lightly used and not played for years, I am now getting right speaker static on about a dozen consecutive …

Yamaha CVP 307 Main Display screen .....not working! Not rated yet
My concern is for my CVP-307's main display screen that shows no display. The LCD button on the upper left hand side no longer determines the brightness/darkness …

Clunky keys - Clavinova CVP203 Not rated yet
Hello there My name is David from the uk. For several years I owned a yamaha clp 150 ,but I recently purchased a CVP 203 on eBay and now I have a problem …

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