Yamaha CP33 Owner's Manual - Page 34

Reference Detailed Settings About Each Function The explanations here apply when entering the Function settings in step 5 on page 33. F1. Fine Tuning of the Pitch This allows you to fine tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This function is useful when you play the CP33 along with other instruments or CD music. Use the [NO/-] and [YES/+] buttons to lower or raise the pitch of the A3 key in approximately 0.2 Hz increments. ...... ...... Tenths of a hertz are indicated on the display by the appearance and position of one or two dots, as in the following example: Display Value 440.0 440.2 440.4 440.6 440.8 • Setting range: 427.0 - 453.0 (Hz) • Default setting: 440.0 (Hz) Terminology Hz (Hertz): This unit of measurement refers to the frequency of a sound and represents the number of times a sound wave vibrates in a second. Using the keyboard to set the pitch You can fine-tune the pitch by pressing a key on the keyboard, without having to call up the FUNCTION display. To tune up (in roughly 0.2Hz steps): Hold the A-1 and B-1 keys (the two white keys at the left end) simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. To tune down (in roughly 0.2Hz steps): Hold the A-1 and A -1 keys (the white and black key at the left end) simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. To restore standard pitch: Hold the A-1, A -1 and B-1 keys (the two white keys and one black key at the left end) simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3. Each key has a note name; for example, the lowest (farthest left) key on the keyboard corresponds to A-1, and the highest (farthest right) key to C7. During the procedure described above, the display indicates a value in Hz ( ... ). After the procedure, the display returns to the previous indication. To tune down or up, respectively, in approximately 1 Hz increments: Hold the A-1 and A -1 keys (the white and black key at the left end) or A-1 and B-1 keys (the two white keys at the left end) simultaneously and press the [NO/-] or [YES/+] button. To restore standard pitch: Hold the A-1 and A 1 keys (the white and black key at the left end) or A-1 and B-1 keys (the two white keys at the left end) simultaneously and press the [NO/-] [YES/ +] buttons simultaneously. During the procedure described above, the display indicates a value in Hz ( ... ). After the procedure, the display returns to the previous indication. n While the Master function is turned on, you cannot fine-tune the pitch by pressing a key on the keyboard. 34 CP33 Owner's Manual