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...holders. Reference (page 13): This section explains how to make detailed settings for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Appendix (page 69): This section introduces reference material. * The models CLP-130/120 will be referred to as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet ...address: Clavinova Web site (English only): http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library: http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ CLP-130/120 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of three main sections: "Introduction," "...
...holders. Reference (page 13): This section explains how to make detailed settings for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Appendix (page 69): This section introduces reference material. * The models CLP-130/120 will be referred to as a PDF file (in English) at the following Internet ...address: Clavinova Web site (English only): http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ Yamaha Manual Library: http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ CLP-130/120 About this Owner's Manual This manual consists of three main sections: "Introduction," "...
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...MESSAGE SECTION 2 About this Owner's Manual 3 Application Index 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the Clavinova 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 11 Using Headphones 12 Using the Speaker Switch...42 F4. (CLP-130) Split Mode Functions ......... 43 F5. (CLP-130) / F4. (CLP-120) Other Functions 44 F.6 (CLP-130) / F.5 (CLP-120) Metronome Volume 45 F7. (CLP-130) / F6. (CLP-120) Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ......... 45 F8. (CLP-130) / F7. (CLP-120) MIDI Functions 45 F9. (CLP-130) / F8. (CLP-120) Backup Functions...
...MESSAGE SECTION 2 About this Owner's Manual 3 Application Index 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 Accessories 8 Maintenance 8 Features 9 Before Using the Clavinova 10 Key Cover 10 Music Rest 10 Turning the Power On 11 Setting the Volume 11 Using Headphones 12 Using the Speaker Switch...42 F4. (CLP-130) Split Mode Functions ......... 43 F5. (CLP-130) / F4. (CLP-120) Other Functions 44 F.6 (CLP-130) / F.5 (CLP-120) Metronome Volume 45 F7. (CLP-130) / F6. (CLP-120) Preset Song Part Cancel Volume ......... 45 F8. (CLP-130) / F7. (CLP-120) MIDI Functions 45 F9. (CLP-130) / F8. (CLP-120) Backup Functions...
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...on page 24 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the Clavinova along with other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on pages page 57-62 CLP-130/120 Application Index 5 or left and right hands Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two... 30 Settings Adjusting the Clavinova settings Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]" on page 37 Connecting the Clavinova to songs from the Clavinova AUX IN jacks" on page 51 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 52 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-130/120": Keyboard Stand Assembly" on...
...on page 24 Fine tuning the pitch of the entire instrument when you play the Clavinova along with other devices What is MIDI? ..."About MIDI" on pages page 57-62 CLP-130/120 Application Index 5 or left and right hands Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two... 30 Settings Adjusting the Clavinova settings Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION]" on page 37 Connecting the Clavinova to songs from the Clavinova AUX IN jacks" on page 51 Connecting a computer Connecting a Personal Computer" on page 52 Assembling Assembling and disassembling the Clavinova CLP-130/120": Keyboard Stand Assembly" on...
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...be tuned. Do not lean it up on your other belongings. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with your locale. Do not subject the instrument to read "Precautions" on the instrument. ENGLISH .... CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CLP-130/120 Accessories / Maintenance CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for operating your...
...be tuned. Do not lean it up on your other belongings. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to another location, you can transport the Clavinova along with your locale. Do not subject the instrument to read "Precautions" on the instrument. ENGLISH .... CAUTION Before using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (wring well). Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be sure to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CLP-130/120 Accessories / Maintenance CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for operating your...
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... slider (page 22). [SPLIT] You can play different voices on or off (page 12). ENGLISH Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-130/120 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here...2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- Connect recording equipment (such as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling (CLP-130)/AWM Stereo Sampling (CLP-120)" tonegeneration technology for private practice (page 12). SW SPEAKER MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT BRILLIANCE START/STOP TEMPO...
... slider (page 22). [SPLIT] You can play different voices on or off (page 12). ENGLISH Features The Yamaha Clavinova CLP-130/120 digital piano offers unmatched sonic realism and natural grand-piano type playability as well as a cassette tape recorder) here...2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- Connect recording equipment (such as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling (CLP-130)/AWM Stereo Sampling (CLP-120)" tonegeneration technology for private practice (page 12). SW SPEAKER MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME MELLOW BRIGHT BRILLIANCE START/STOP TEMPO...
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... Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it will go . 2. Flip down . 10 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it open. When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening ...
... Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it will go . 2. Flip down . 10 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova Pull the music rest up and toward yourself as far as it open. When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening ...
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Then, when you close the key cover without turning the power off . CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at the ends of plug differs depending on the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. Insert the plugs at a high volume level for a long period of time, ... [POWER] Display Normally indicates tempo. When you're ready to the most comfortable listening level. MIN MAX The level decreases. CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova 11 Connect the power cord. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the keyboard lights up. Turn the power on . Turning...
Then, when you close the key cover without turning the power off . CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at the ends of plug differs depending on the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. Insert the plugs at a high volume level for a long period of time, ... [POWER] Display Normally indicates tempo. When you're ready to the most comfortable listening level. MIN MAX The level decreases. CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova 11 Connect the power cord. TERMINOLOGY MASTER VOLUME: The volume level of the keyboard lights up. Turn the power on . Turning...
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...plug Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is not conOFF nected. SW) ......... SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. PHONES 12 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova Two [PHONES] jacks are using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as a pair of headphones is included in the fi...sound as long as shown in the CLP-130/120 package so that you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. CAUTION Do not hang anything other than the headphones on or off. Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be damaged. ...
...plug Using the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is not conOFF nected. SW) ......... SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. PHONES 12 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova Two [PHONES] jacks are using included two screws (4 × 10mm) as a pair of headphones is included in the fi...sound as long as shown in the CLP-130/120 package so that you can connect two sets of standard stereo headphones. (If you are provided. CAUTION Do not hang anything other than the headphones on or off. Otherwise, the Clavinova or the hanger may be damaged. ...
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... A-B Repeat for the Clavinova's various functions. Selecting a Scale 41 F3. Dual Mode Functions 42 F4. (CLP-130) Split Mode Functions 43 F5. (CLP-130) / F4. (CLP-120) Other Functions..... 44 F.6 (CLP-130) / F.5 (CLP-120) Metronome Volume .. 45 F7. (CLP-130) / F6. (CLP-120) Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 45 F8. (CLP-130) / F7. (CLP-120) MIDI Functions ..... 45 F9. (CLP-130) / F8. (CLP-120) Backup Functions.. 48...
... A-B Repeat for the Clavinova's various functions. Selecting a Scale 41 F3. Dual Mode Functions 42 F4. (CLP-130) Split Mode Functions 43 F5. (CLP-130) / F4. (CLP-120) Other Functions..... 44 F.6 (CLP-130) / F.5 (CLP-120) Metronome Volume .. 45 F7. (CLP-130) / F6. (CLP-120) Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 45 F8. (CLP-130) / F7. (CLP-120) MIDI Functions ..... 45 F9. (CLP-130) / F8. (CLP-120) Backup Functions.. 48...
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...you want to play (the number will appear on the keyboard and for practice (page 18). CLP-130/120 Listening to start playback. ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of a new preset song begins during playback (or continuous playback), press the...], [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators will stop the song during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. Stop playback. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-130/120, performance data is selected, or when playback of 50 piano songs. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. You can change the ...
...you want to play (the number will appear on the keyboard and for practice (page 18). CLP-130/120 Listening to start playback. ENGLISH Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of a new preset song begins during playback (or continuous playback), press the...], [TRACK1] and [TRACK2] indicators will stop the song during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. Stop playback. TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-130/120, performance data is selected, or when playback of 50 piano songs. This includes demonstration tunes and piano preset tunes. You can change the ...
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...right corner of the selected preset song will be assigned to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will engage Synchro Start mode. ENGLISH CLP-130/120 Listening to stop preset song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 44. 3. NOTE Both parts are automatically ...19 cally as soon as you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) When the Synchro Start function is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the SONG[START/STOP] button. Stop playback. When playback is engaged, play- NOTE If you hold...
...right corner of the selected preset song will be assigned to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will engage Synchro Start mode. ENGLISH CLP-130/120 Listening to stop preset song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 44. 3. NOTE Both parts are automatically ...19 cally as soon as you start playing the keyboard (Synchro Start) When the Synchro Start function is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the SONG[START/STOP] button. Stop playback. When playback is engaged, play- NOTE If you hold...
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Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is pressed, notes sustain longer. Then, when you release the ...the loudness of each voice (page 16). When the damper pedal is properly plugged into the main unit (page 61: CLP-130, page 58: CLP-120). TIP To learn characteristics of the effect produced by pressing one of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings...the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to accurately recreate the unique resonance of the [VOICE] buttons. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the Clavinova, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color."
Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is pressed, notes sustain longer. Then, when you release the ...the loudness of each voice (page 16). When the damper pedal is properly plugged into the main unit (page 61: CLP-130, page 58: CLP-120). TIP To learn characteristics of the effect produced by pressing one of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings...the instrument's special "Sustain Samples" to accurately recreate the unique resonance of the [VOICE] buttons. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the Clavinova, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color."
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... The soft pedal will not affect notes that would hear in a room. TIP Organ, string and choir voices will continue to the Clavinova. ROOM: This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be slightly louder. HALL... realistic acoustic ambience. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall. The indicator lights (ON) each voice. 22 CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices Refer to change the tonality or "timbre" of the effect, depending on and off. E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE ...
... The soft pedal will not affect notes that would hear in a room. TIP Organ, string and choir voices will continue to the Clavinova. ROOM: This setting adds a continuous reverb effect to the sound, similar to BRIGHT, the overall sound will be slightly louder. HALL... realistic acoustic ambience. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall. The indicator lights (ON) each voice. 22 CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices Refer to change the tonality or "timbre" of the effect, depending on and off. E.CLAVICHORD CHORD VIBRAPHONE ...
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... ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANSPOSE] button to the key of the CLP-130/ 120 sound one octave) TIP Notes below and above the A-1 .... The amount of the entire keyboard. The default transpose setting is pressed after... the keyboard to "5," playing key C produces pitch F. ENGLISH Transposition - [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it to transpose down or up as though it were in C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone...
... ON REVERB EFFECT TOUCH TRANSPOSE Procedure Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] button while holding the [TRANSPOSE] button to the key of the CLP-130/ 120 sound one octave) TIP Notes below and above the A-1 .... The amount of the entire keyboard. The default transpose setting is pressed after... the keyboard to "5," playing key C produces pitch F. ENGLISH Transposition - [TRANSPOSE] The Clavinova's Transpose function makes it to transpose down or up as though it were in C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone...
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... PRESET USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 29 The metronome sound is lit). Adjusting the time signature The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be set from 32... button. 2. Start the metronome. The current setting appears on by pressing the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. ENGLISH Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is lit, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button to light the...
... PRESET USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 TRACK 1 TRACK START/STOP REC 2 SONG GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO E.PIANO 1 2 HARPSI- CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 29 The metronome sound is lit). Adjusting the time signature The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be set from 32... button. 2. Start the metronome. The current setting appears on by pressing the METRONOME [START/STOP] button. ENGLISH Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) that is lit, press the [TEMPO/FUNCTION#] button to light the...
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TIP You can record your recorded data for longer periods of data recorded on the CLP-120). Recording to a cassette tape recorder or other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on page 47. 1. Make any other...erased if you will be used to make more accurately called "saving information." You can , for about one User Song on the Clavinova. The CLP-130/120's two-track Song Recorder allows the recording of the indicators are lit.) 2. NOTE To avoid erasing data from that of time, turn...
TIP You can record your recorded data for longer periods of data recorded on the CLP-120). Recording to a cassette tape recorder or other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using the Bulk Data Dump function described on page 47. 1. Make any other...erased if you will be used to make more accurately called "saving information." You can , for about one User Song on the Clavinova. The CLP-130/120's two-track Song Recorder allows the recording of the indicators are lit.) 2. NOTE To avoid erasing data from that of time, turn...
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...display will appear on the selected track. You can record up to that it again to engage Record Ready mode. TIP (CLP-130) If a user song ([USER 1/2/3]) is not selected (the lamp is almost full. If the memory becomes full... during recording, "FUL" will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting. CLP-130/120 Recording Your Performance 31 Recording does not actually start and stop recording. will be turned off if the track contains... how much space remains available for recording will not be shown on the Clavinova.
...display will appear on the selected track. You can record up to that it again to engage Record Ready mode. TIP (CLP-130) If a user song ([USER 1/2/3]) is not selected (the lamp is almost full. If the memory becomes full... during recording, "FUL" will flash at the current METRONOME tempo setting. CLP-130/120 Recording Your Performance 31 Recording does not actually start and stop recording. will be turned off if the track contains... how much space remains available for recording will not be shown on the Clavinova.
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... (the song's original tempo) is in Demo Song mode, you cannot play the keyboard while the Clavinova is changed via the panel controls during playback. • You can play back recorded songs. To stop when playback... is complete, the Clavinova automatically stops and locates the top of the song. Make sure that you press the [M] and [L] buttons simultaneously.... for recording. Stop playback. TIP You can also enjoy playing duets with the playback. CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs 35
... (the song's original tempo) is in Demo Song mode, you cannot play the keyboard while the Clavinova is changed via the panel controls during playback. • You can play back recorded songs. To stop when playback... is complete, the Clavinova automatically stops and locates the top of the song. Make sure that you press the [M] and [L] buttons simultaneously.... for recording. Stop playback. TIP You can also enjoy playing duets with the playback. CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs 35
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...Start function is convenient for starting playback of the recorded part anytime after you have started playing. If both ) are turned off on the CLP-120, playback will not start playback as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard. TIP Tracks can start (or the playback will stop ...The right-most dot on the display will flash at the same time 36 CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs ENGLISH Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the Clavinova, the indicators for tracks that contain data (one of [TRACK1] [TRACK2] or ...
...Start function is convenient for starting playback of the recorded part anytime after you have started playing. If both ) are turned off on the CLP-120, playback will not start playback as soon as you begin playing on the keyboard. TIP Tracks can start (or the playback will stop ...The right-most dot on the display will flash at the same time 36 CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs ENGLISH Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the Clavinova, the indicators for tracks that contain data (one of [TRACK1] [TRACK2] or ...
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....1 F4.2 F4.3 F4.4 F4.5 F4.6 F4.7 F4.8 F5.1 F5.2 F5.3 F5.4 F6 F7 F8.1 F8.2 F8.3 F8.4 F8.5 F8.6 F8.7 F8.8 F9.1 F9.2 F9.3 F9.4 CLP-120 F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3.6 F3.7 F4.1 F4.2 - - F5 F6 F7.1 F7.2 F7.3 F7.4 F7.5 F7.6 F7.7 F7.8 F8.1 F8.2 F8... 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 CLP-130/120 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 The following parameters are available. ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc...
....1 F4.2 F4.3 F4.4 F4.5 F4.6 F4.7 F4.8 F5.1 F5.2 F5.3 F5.4 F6 F7 F8.1 F8.2 F8.3 F8.4 F8.5 F8.6 F8.7 F8.8 F9.1 F9.2 F9.3 F9.4 CLP-120 F1 F2.1 F2.2 F3.1 F3.2 F3.3 F3.4 F3.5 F3.6 F3.7 F4.1 F4.2 - - F5 F6 F7.1 F7.2 F7.3 F7.4 F7.5 F7.6 F7.7 F7.8 F8.1 F8.2 F8... 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 CLP-130/120 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 The following parameters are available. ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc...