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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 manual in a safe and handy place for purchasing...
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 manual in a safe and handy place for purchasing...
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... 70 MIDI Data Format 71 MIDI Implementation Chart 75 Specifications 76 4 CLP-130/120 Table of the Pitch 40 F2. Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction SPECIAL 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...
... 70 MIDI Data Format 71 MIDI Implementation Chart 75 Specifications 76 4 CLP-130/120 Table of the Pitch 40 F2. Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction SPECIAL 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...
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...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 pages page 57-62 CLP-130/120 Application Index 5 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that matches pitch Transposition - ...page 26 Playing different sounds with left and right hands Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-130)" on page 27 Making the sound more brilliant or mellower BRILLIANCE]" on page 22 Adding spread or swell to the sound...
...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 pages page 57-62 CLP-130/120 Application Index 5 ENGLISH Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that matches pitch Transposition - ...page 26 Playing different sounds with left and right hands Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Voices (Split mode) (CLP-130)" on page 27 Making the sound more brilliant or mellower BRILLIANCE]" on page 22 Adding spread or swell to the sound...
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...up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit. You can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CLP-130/120 Accessories / Maintenance Do not lean it up on the instrument. Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber products on its side. Transport the ...perfectly in tune. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be included or optional, depending on pages 6 - 7. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be sure to read "Precautions" on your locale. CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for...
...up against a wall or stand it is (assembled) or you can disassemble the unit. You can move to excessive vibration or shock. 8 CLP-130/120 Accessories / Maintenance Do not lean it up on the instrument. Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber products on its side. Transport the ...perfectly in tune. Otherwise, the panel or keys may be included or optional, depending on pages 6 - 7. Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, the Clavinova does not need to be sure to read "Precautions" on your locale. CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner, detergent, or chemically-treated cloth for...
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... MIDI device here to a personal computer for each voice (page 16). 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...CLP-130/120 Features 9 The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. You can change the song tempo (speed) and select useful functions using this slider (page 22). [SPLIT] You can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). Connect recording equipment (such as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling (CLP-130)/AWM Stereo Sampling (CLP-120...
... MIDI device here to a personal computer for each voice (page 16). 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...CLP-130/120 Features 9 The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. You can change the song tempo (speed) and select useful functions using this slider (page 22). [SPLIT] You can be plugged in here for private practice (page 12). Connect recording equipment (such as Yamaha's original "AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling (CLP-130)/AWM Stereo Sampling (CLP-120...
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... rest in a half-raised position. CAUTION Do not try to avoid catching your hands from the music rest until it open. ENGLISH Before Using the Clavinova Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is all the way down. CAUTION Hold the cover... opening or closing it is all the way down the two metal supports at the rear of the music rest. 3. Flip down . 10 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Gently lower the music rest backward until it...
... rest in a half-raised position. CAUTION Do not try to avoid catching your hands from the music rest until it open. ENGLISH Before Using the Clavinova Key Cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it is all the way down. CAUTION Hold the cover... opening or closing it is all the way down the two metal supports at the rear of the music rest. 3. Flip down . 10 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova When lowering the music rest, do not release your fingers when opening or closing the cover. Gently lower the music rest backward until it...
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...close the key cover without turning the power off . Insert the plugs at a high volume level for a long period of plug differs depending on the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. Press the [POWER] button. • The display located in your area. 1 2 ENGLISH (bottom ...adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova 11 Connect the power cord. CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at the ends of the cord, one into the AC INLET on locale.) 2. MIN MAX The ...
...close the key cover without turning the power off . Insert the plugs at a high volume level for a long period of plug differs depending on the Clavinova, and the other into a standard AC outlet. Press the [POWER] button. • The display located in your area. 1 2 ENGLISH (bottom ...adjust the [PHONES] output level and the AUX IN input level using the [MASTER VOLUME] slider. CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova 11 Connect the power cord. CAUTION Do not use the Clavinova at the ends of the cord, one into the AC INLET on locale.) 2. MIN MAX The ...
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...the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is not conOFF nected. SW) ......... SW ON The speakers always produce sound. PHONES 12 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova Using the Speaker Switch This switch turns the internal speakers on the hanger. Two [PHONES] jacks are using included two ...pair of the [PHONES] jacks. NORMAL (HP. The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the CLP-130/120 package so that you can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. ON NORMAL HP. ENGLISH Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones...
...the Headphone Hanger A headphone hanger is not conOFF nected. SW) ......... SW ON The speakers always produce sound. PHONES 12 CLP-130/120 Before Using the Clavinova Using the Speaker Switch This switch turns the internal speakers on the hanger. Two [PHONES] jacks are using included two ...pair of the [PHONES] jacks. NORMAL (HP. The speakers produce sound as long as shown in the CLP-130/120 package so that you can hang the headphones on the Clavinova. SPEAKER OFF The speakers produce no sound. ON NORMAL HP. ENGLISH Using Headphones Connect a pair of headphones...
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.... (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 About MIDI 49 Connections 50 Connectors 50 Connecting a Personal Computer 52 Troubleshooting 56 Options 56 CLP-120: Keyboard Stand Assembly 57 CLP-130: Keyboard...
.... (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 About MIDI 49 Connections 50 Connectors 50 Connecting a Personal Computer 52 Troubleshooting 56 Options 56 CLP-120: Keyboard Stand Assembly 57 CLP-130: Keyboard...
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...." Press the [PRESET] button to 50 Piano Preset Songs 17 NOTE When you want to the included "50 Greats for the keyboard voice. CLP-130/120 Listening to engage Preset Song mode. rnd: Play all preset songs in use. You can play on the selected song. ENGLISH Listening to ..."50" at maximum; TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-130/120, performance data is applied to the voice you play the keyboard along with a range from "-50" through "---" to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of the tune you select a different song (or a...
...." Press the [PRESET] button to 50 Piano Preset Songs 17 NOTE When you want to the included "50 Greats for the keyboard voice. CLP-130/120 Listening to engage Preset Song mode. rnd: Play all preset songs in use. You can play on the selected song. ENGLISH Listening to ..."50" at maximum; TERMINOLOGY Song: On the CLP-130/120, performance data is applied to the voice you play the keyboard along with a range from "-50" through "---" to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of the tune you select a different song (or a...
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...Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is OFF while pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button, that is selected. ENGLISH CLP-130/120 Listening to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will begin playing on the keyboard. Left Pedal Start/Stop The left pedal can be turned ... 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 the display. (Repeat the previous operation to 50 Piano Preset Songs 19 To engage the Synchro Start function press...
...Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever a new song is OFF while pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button, that is selected. ENGLISH CLP-130/120 Listening to disengage the Synchro Start function.) Playback will begin playing on the keyboard. Left Pedal Start/Stop The left pedal can be turned ... 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 the display. (Repeat the previous operation to 50 Piano Preset Songs 19 To engage the Synchro Start function press...
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...Functions" (page 44) in the same way as a damper pedal on page 63 for the most comfortable listening level. CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is pressed, notes sustain longer. Then, when you select the GRAND PIANO... "Sustain Samples" to those produced by pressing one of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the Clavinova, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." When the damper pedal is properly plugged into the main unit (page 61: CLP-130, page 58: CLP-120).
...Functions" (page 44) in the same way as a damper pedal on page 63 for the most comfortable listening level. CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 21 Using the Pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals that the pedal cord is pressed, notes sustain longer. Then, when you select the GRAND PIANO... "Sustain Samples" to those produced by pressing one of an acoustic grand piano's soundboard and strings. TERMINOLOGY Voice: On the Clavinova, a voice means a "tone" or "tonal color." When the damper pedal is properly plugged into the main unit (page 61: CLP-130, page 58: CLP-120).
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... when it possible to sustain a chord, for each variation. This makes it is pressed. [BRILLIANCE] This control can be assigned to the Clavinova. TIP Organ, string and choir voices will not be sustained. The indicator lights (ON) each time the [VARIATION] button is pressed. HALL...When the BRILLIANCE is depressed. Soft (Left) Pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of each voice. 22 CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to sound for more information on page 44. Refer to change the tonality or "timbre" of a...
... when it possible to sustain a chord, for each variation. This makes it is pressed. [BRILLIANCE] This control can be assigned to the Clavinova. TIP Organ, string and choir voices will not be sustained. The indicator lights (ON) each time the [VARIATION] button is pressed. HALL...When the BRILLIANCE is depressed. Soft (Left) Pedal The soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of each voice. 22 CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices Adding Variations to sound for more information on page 44. Refer to change the tonality or "timbre" of a...
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...the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is held. On the Clavinova, transposing shifts the pitch of a singer or other than "0" is selected. CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 25 TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature of the CLP-130/ 120 sound one octave) TIP Notes below and above the A-1 .... ... is "0". TIP The transposition range: -12: -12 semitones (down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up as though it were in difficult key signatures, and...
...the LED display while the [TRANSPOSE] button is held. On the Clavinova, transposing shifts the pitch of a singer or other than "0" is selected. CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 25 TERMINOLOGY Transpose: Changing the key signature of the CLP-130/ 120 sound one octave) TIP Notes below and above the A-1 .... ... is "0". TIP The transposition range: -12: -12 semitones (down in semitone intervals to facilitate playing in C major, and the Clavinova will transpose it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up as though it were in difficult key signatures, and...
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... the time signature The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be set the beat to 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Stop the metronome. CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 29 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...
... the time signature The time signature (beat) of the metronome can be set the beat to 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Stop the metronome. CLP-130/120 Selecting & Playing Voices 29 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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...on the Clavinova may be engaged. The CLP-130/120's two-track Song Recorder allows the recording of the indicators are lit.) 2. Select a song for recording. (CLP-130) Press the [USER 1/2/3] button to select a song for about one User Song on the CLP-120). Make all the initial settings. NOTE (CLP-130) When the...to keep your performance (audio data) to a cassette tape recorder or other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using Dual or Split mode). ENGLISH Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs,...
...on the Clavinova may be engaged. The CLP-130/120's two-track Song Recorder allows the recording of the indicators are lit.) 2. Select a song for recording. (CLP-130) Press the [USER 1/2/3] button to select a song for about one User Song on the CLP-120). Make all the initial settings. NOTE (CLP-130) When the...to keep your performance (audio data) to a cassette tape recorder or other desired settings (tempo, reverb, etc.) as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 by using Dual or Split mode). ENGLISH Recording Your Performance The ability to record and play back recorded songs,...
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...automatically be shown on the LED display in approximate kilo- TIP The left pedal can be able to play a note on the Clavinova. CLP-130/120 Recording Your Performance 31 Press the [REC] button to stop automatically. (All recorded data up to indicate that point will begin automatically...the recorded performance. Record Ready mode can be recorded. You can record up to that it again to record on the selected track. TIP (CLP-130) If a user song ([USER 1/2/3]) is not selected (the lamp is disengaged automatically.) 7. Engage Record Ready mode. TIP If the metronome ...
...automatically be shown on the LED display in approximate kilo- TIP The left pedal can be able to play a note on the Clavinova. CLP-130/120 Recording Your Performance 31 Press the [REC] button to stop automatically. (All recorded data up to indicate that point will begin automatically...the recorded performance. Record Ready mode can be recorded. You can record up to that it again to record on the selected track. TIP (CLP-130) If a user song ([USER 1/2/3]) is not selected (the lamp is disengaged automatically.) 7. Engage Record Ready mode. TIP If the metronome ...
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... the [USER 1/2/3] button to adjust the volume. NOTE The track indicators will light. (No song is complete, the Clavinova automatically stops and locates the top of a song, press the SONG [START/STOP] button. CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs 35 Start playback. When playback is selected if none of a duet or a song for...
... the [USER 1/2/3] button to adjust the volume. NOTE The track indicators will light. (No song is complete, the Clavinova automatically stops and locates the top of a song, press the SONG [START/STOP] button. CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs 35 Start playback. When playback is selected if none of a duet or a song for...
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... via the "Pedal Start/ Stop" (page 44). The right-most dot on the display will flash at the same time 36 CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous; This is convenient for starting playback of your own performance. Starting playback automatically when you start playing... If both ) are turned off on the CLP-120, playback will not start (or the playback will then start as soon as you start /stop ). ENGLISH Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the Clavinova, the indicators for tracks that is OFF, ...
... via the "Pedal Start/ Stop" (page 44). The right-most dot on the display will flash at the same time 36 CLP-130/120 Playing Back Recorded Songs TERMINOLOGY Synchro: Synchronous; This is convenient for starting playback of your own performance. Starting playback automatically when you start playing... If both ) are turned off on the CLP-120, playback will not start (or the playback will then start as soon as you start /stop ). ENGLISH Useful Playback Functions Turning track playback on and off When you select a song on the Clavinova, the indicators for tracks that is OFF, ...
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ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of sub-modes. The CLP-130 has nine main functions, and the CLP-120 has eight main functions. F5 F6 F7.1 F7.2 F7.3 F7.4 ... 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 CLP-130/120 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 The following parameters are available. Parameter List Function Fine tuning of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting...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 - - Some of these main functions consist ...
ENGLISH Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] You can set of sub-modes. The CLP-130 has nine main functions, and the CLP-120 has eight main functions. F5 F6 F7.1 F7.2 F7.3 F7.4 ... 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 CLP-130/120 Detailed Settings - [FUNCTION] 37 The following parameters are available. Parameter List Function Fine tuning of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting...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 - - Some of these main functions consist ...