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.... Taking Care Of Your Clavinova Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most sophisticated playing techniques. A neutral cleanser may be provided on the name plate.* In some areas a voltage selector may be played simultaneously. q Piano-like touch response - adjustable in your Clavinova. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh sound for unmatched realism and expressive power. q Damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for the voltage in...
.... Taking Care Of Your Clavinova Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most sophisticated playing techniques. A neutral cleanser may be provided on the name plate.* In some areas a voltage selector may be played simultaneously. q Piano-like touch response - adjustable in your Clavinova. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh sound for unmatched realism and expressive power. q Damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for the voltage in...
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... 14 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 14 q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova ....... 14 q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection 15 q MIDI Transmit Transpose 15 s Other MIDI Functions 16 q Local Control ON/OFF 16 q Program Change ON/OFF 16 q Control Change ON/OFF 17 q The Multi-Timbre Mode 17 q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode 18 q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode 18 q Transmitting the Panel Settings 18 Troubleshooting 19 Options & Expander Modules 19 Keyboard Stand Assembly 74 MIDI Data Format 80 Specifications 81 MIDI Implementation Chart 82 3
... 14 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 14 q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova ....... 14 q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection 15 q MIDI Transmit Transpose 15 s Other MIDI Functions 16 q Local Control ON/OFF 16 q Program Change ON/OFF 16 q Control Change ON/OFF 17 q The Multi-Timbre Mode 17 q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode 18 q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode 18 q Transmitting the Panel Settings 18 Troubleshooting 19 Options & Expander Modules 19 Keyboard Stand Assembly 74 MIDI Data Format 80 Specifications 81 MIDI Implementation Chart 82 3
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... up key (See page 9) 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power OFF. The BRIGHT setting creates a brighter or "sharper" tone, while the MELLOW setting produces a "rounder" more mellow tone. The Control Panel 1 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 2 BRILLIANCE MELLOW NORMAL BRIGHT REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE 345 PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD VIBES STRINGS ORGAN 6 HEADPHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel) Pitch control keys (See page 13) Left voice shift up or down), keyboard touch sensitivity adjustment, and MIDI functions...
... up key (See page 9) 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power OFF. The BRIGHT setting creates a brighter or "sharper" tone, while the MELLOW setting produces a "rounder" more mellow tone. The Control Panel 1 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 2 BRILLIANCE MELLOW NORMAL BRIGHT REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE 345 PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD VIBES STRINGS ORGAN 6 HEADPHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel) Pitch control keys (See page 13) Left voice shift up or down), keyboard touch sensitivity adjustment, and MIDI functions...
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The stereo outputs from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOM-30 Disk Orchestra Module. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CLP-123 features a high-performance stereo amplifier delivering 30 watts per channel, and an original Yamaha Active Servo Technology speaker system including two 13cm and two 5-cm speaker units. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the Clavinova keyboard). The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is inserted into...
The stereo outputs from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOM-30 Disk Orchestra Module. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CLP-123 features a high-performance stereo amplifier delivering 30 watts per channel, and an original Yamaha Active Servo Technology speaker system including two 13cm and two 5-cm speaker units. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the Clavinova keyboard). The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is inserted into...
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... one of notes played can be played simultaneously is used. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. The amount of variation available depends on the DUAL play up to turn the power ON. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for information on the selected voice. * The total number of the keyboard to 32 or 16 notes at once. PIANO 16 16 HARPSICHORD 16 VIBES 16 STRINGS 16 ORGAN 16 BAdjust Tone & Add Effects As...
... one of notes played can be played simultaneously is used. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. The amount of variation available depends on the DUAL play up to turn the power ON. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for information on the selected voice. * The total number of the keyboard to 32 or 16 notes at once. PIANO 16 16 HARPSICHORD 16 VIBES 16 STRINGS 16 ORGAN 16 BAdjust Tone & Add Effects As...
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... VIBES STRINGS ORGAN CSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX VStop the Demo MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the normal play the demo tunes. Press the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button when you want to stop demo playback and return to adjust the volume, and play along on the keyboard if you can select and play mode. S. All other demo songs are original (© 1992 by Debussy [HARPSICHORD] ..... F. Chopin [PIANO 2 Lake Louise" by Yuhki Kuramoto [CLAVINOVA TONE] "Rêverie" by YAMAHA...
... VIBES STRINGS ORGAN CSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX VStop the Demo MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the normal play the demo tunes. Press the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button when you want to stop demo playback and return to adjust the volume, and play along on the keyboard if you can select and play mode. S. All other demo songs are original (© 1992 by Debussy [HARPSICHORD] ..... F. Chopin [PIANO 2 Lake Louise" by Yuhki Kuramoto [CLAVINOVA TONE] "Rêverie" by YAMAHA...
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... using the DUAL mode, the combination may sound better if one voice selector while holding the other voice, it possible to play mode, press any other voice selector. C4: Balance keys PIANO 1 0 0 0 0 R 0 0 PIANO 2 C3 0 0 0 R 0 0 CLAVINOVA TONE C3 C3 0 0 R 0 0 Balance E. To activate the DUAL mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one of the keyboard. maximum. The balance can be combined in the "Default Settings" chart...
... using the DUAL mode, the combination may sound better if one voice selector while holding the other voice, it possible to play mode, press any other voice selector. C4: Balance keys PIANO 1 0 0 0 0 R 0 0 PIANO 2 C3 0 0 0 R 0 0 CLAVINOVA TONE C3 C3 0 0 R 0 0 Balance E. To activate the DUAL mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one of the keyboard. maximum. The balance can be combined in the "Default Settings" chart...
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... all indicators are retained in sequence each effect and voice, and these settings are off . Reverb The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that is similar to your music. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall. Default Settings STRINGS, ORGAN ROOM C3 HALL 1 C3 HALL 2 F3 * All effect types set to the desired type lights (the indicators light in memory until the indicator corresponding to C3 for...
... all indicators are retained in sequence each effect and voice, and these settings are off . Reverb The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that is similar to your music. This effect simulates the natural reverberation of a large concert hall. Default Settings STRINGS, ORGAN ROOM C3 HALL 1 C3 HALL 2 F3 * All effect types set to the desired type lights (the indicators light in memory until the indicator corresponding to C3 for...
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... left (Bb2) transposes down a whole tone (two semitones), etc., down 6 semitones. Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press a key between F#2 and F#3 according to the desired setting lights. Touch Sensitivity Three different types of a singer or other instrumentalist. This is accomplished in the same way using the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] and [REVERB] buttons. REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE To select a touch sensitivity setting press the [REVERB] button a few times while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button until the...
... left (Bb2) transposes down a whole tone (two semitones), etc., down 6 semitones. Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press a key between F#2 and F#3 according to the desired setting lights. Touch Sensitivity Three different types of a singer or other instrumentalist. This is accomplished in the same way using the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] and [REVERB] buttons. REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE To select a touch sensitivity setting press the [REVERB] button a few times while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button until the...
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... received by the Clavinova whenever a key is used . Program Change Numbers The CLP-123 transmits a MIDI program change data. See "Control Change ON/OFF" on page 17 for MIDI sequence recording. If the MIDI OUT connector is connected to the MIDI IN connector of its voice selectors is available with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will "play" the corresponding note(s) whenever note and velocity data is used for information on the keyboard. Note and velocity data is played on turning control change number reception and transmission...
... received by the Clavinova whenever a key is used . Program Change Numbers The CLP-123 transmits a MIDI program change data. See "Control Change ON/OFF" on page 17 for MIDI sequence recording. If the MIDI OUT connector is connected to the MIDI IN connector of its voice selectors is available with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will "play" the corresponding note(s) whenever note and velocity data is used for information on the keyboard. Note and velocity data is played on turning control change number reception and transmission...
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... MIDI note data transmitted by up to the left . Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press the key on the keyboard corresponding to the desired amount of transposition.* C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. * Keys F#5 through D#5 are used to receive on channel 2. q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone Generator DRC-20 (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN MIDI THRU Clavinova (Set to allow selective control of certain instruments or devices connected in series. In any MIDI control setup...
... MIDI note data transmitted by up to the left . Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press the key on the keyboard corresponding to the desired amount of transposition.* C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. * Keys F#5 through D#5 are used to receive on channel 2. q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone Generator DRC-20 (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN MIDI THRU Clavinova (Set to allow selective control of certain instruments or devices connected in series. In any MIDI control setup...
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...on the keyboard. MIDI/ TRANSPOSE PIANO 1 PIANO CLAVIN 2 TON PIANO = Program Change OFF 2 PIANO = Program Change ON 2 Z Hold down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Multi-Timbre Mode MIDI Split & Left Local OFF MIDI Split & Right Local OFF Panel Data Transmit CLP-123 Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to cancel program change reception/transmission ON. PIANO] [HARPSICHORD] [VIBES] [STRINGS] q Local Control ON...
...on the keyboard. MIDI/ TRANSPOSE PIANO 1 PIANO CLAVIN 2 TON PIANO = Program Change OFF 2 PIANO = Program Change ON 2 Z Hold down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Multi-Timbre Mode MIDI Split & Left Local OFF MIDI Split & Right Local OFF Panel Data Transmit CLP-123 Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to cancel program change reception/transmission ON. PIANO] [HARPSICHORD] [VIBES] [STRINGS] q Local Control ON...
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... mode, play different voices on different MIDI channel numbers (1 through 10) by an external MIDI device such as shown to the left. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Clavinova MIDI OUT MIDI IN DRC-20 A Multi-timbre Example Here's an example of its pedals are operated. MIDI/ TRANSPOSE ANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO] voice selector is pressed, you have turned control change reception/transmission ON. Z Connect the DRC-20 to the Clavinova as the Yamaha DRC-20 Disk Recorder. V Select a voice and record...
... mode, play different voices on different MIDI channel numbers (1 through 10) by an external MIDI device such as shown to the left. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Clavinova MIDI OUT MIDI IN DRC-20 A Multi-timbre Example Here's an example of its pedals are operated. MIDI/ TRANSPOSE ANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO] voice selector is pressed, you have turned control change reception/transmission ON. Z Connect the DRC-20 to the Clavinova as the Yamaha DRC-20 Disk Recorder. V Select a voice and record...
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... MIDI keyboard or tone generator such as described in the previous section. PIANO HARPSICHORD MIDI/ TRANSPOSE SPLIT POINT w The MIDI split mode is used to control an external keyboard or tone generator. When the MIDI split mode is turned ON the default split point key - The HARPSICHORD LED will flash. Right-hand section plays a Clavinova piano voice. q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode In the CLP-123 either the right- Assigning the left hand, press the [VIBES] voice selector instead of the keyboard can be set...
... MIDI keyboard or tone generator such as described in the previous section. PIANO HARPSICHORD MIDI/ TRANSPOSE SPLIT POINT w The MIDI split mode is used to control an external keyboard or tone generator. When the MIDI split mode is turned ON the default split point key - The HARPSICHORD LED will flash. Right-hand section plays a Clavinova piano voice. q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode In the CLP-123 either the right- Assigning the left hand, press the [VIBES] voice selector instead of the keyboard can be set...
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... MASTER VOLUME control turned up to match your Yamaha Clavinova. Options & Expander Modules q Options BC-8 Bench A comfortable bench styled to a reasonable listening level? 2. Distorted Sound When the Clavinova is Connected to An External Amplifier/Speaker System If the Clavinova is connected to a stereo system or instrument amplifier and the sound is distorted, reduce the setting of your Yamaha dealer. 3. HPE-6 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. No Sound When the Power...
... MASTER VOLUME control turned up to match your Yamaha Clavinova. Options & Expander Modules q Options BC-8 Bench A comfortable bench styled to a reasonable listening level? 2. Distorted Sound When the Clavinova is Connected to An External Amplifier/Speaker System If the Clavinova is connected to a stereo system or instrument amplifier and the sound is distorted, reduce the setting of your Yamaha dealer. 3. HPE-6 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. No Sound When the Power...
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... = 0) Data format: [8nH] -> [kk] -> [vv] 8nH = Note OFF event (n = channel number) kk = Note number (21 ~ 108 = A-1 ~ C7) vv = Velocity (Key OFF = 0 ~ 127) * Note OFF event format [8nH] -> [kk] also recognized (reception only). 2. omni OFF. (3) Special Control Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [32H] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [cc] -> [vv] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID 32H : CLP-123 ID 11H : Clavinova special control 0nH : Control MIDI change + channel number cc : Control number 80 PIANO 04 HARPSICHORD 05 VIBES 06 STRINGS 07 ORGAN...
... = 0) Data format: [8nH] -> [kk] -> [vv] 8nH = Note OFF event (n = channel number) kk = Note number (21 ~ 108 = A-1 ~ C7) vv = Velocity (Key OFF = 0 ~ 127) * Note OFF event format [8nH] -> [kk] also recognized (reception only). 2. omni OFF. (3) Special Control Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [32H] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [cc] -> [vv] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID 32H : CLP-123 ID 11H : Clavinova special control 0nH : Control MIDI change + channel number cc : Control number 80 PIANO 04 HARPSICHORD 05 VIBES 06 STRINGS 07 ORGAN...
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..., 00H, 10H (n: channel number) 53H, 4BH, 20H, 20H (SK) 43H, 4CH, 50H, 31H, 32H, 33H (CLP-123) 3xH, 3yH, 20H, 20H, 20H, 20H (x, y: version number) [CHECK SUM (1byte)] = 0-(53H+4BH+20H+......+20H) F7H Specifications/Technische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones KEYBOARD VOICE SELECTORS BRILLIANCE REVERB TOUCH SENSITIVITY PEDAL CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) WEIGHT CLP-123 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) PIANO1, PIANO2, CLAVINOVA TONE, E. OUT: 600Ω...
..., 00H, 10H (n: channel number) 53H, 4BH, 20H, 20H (SK) 43H, 4CH, 50H, 31H, 32H, 33H (CLP-123) 3xH, 3yH, 20H, 20H, 20H, 20H (x, y: version number) [CHECK SUM (1byte)] = 0-(53H+4BH+20H+......+20H) F7H Specifications/Technische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones KEYBOARD VOICE SELECTORS BRILLIANCE REVERB TOUCH SENSITIVITY PEDAL CONTROLS OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) WEIGHT CLP-123 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) PIANO1, PIANO2, CLAVINOVA TONE, E. OUT: 600Ω...
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...: All Yamaha electronic products are therefore the owners responsibility. Keep all foreseeable risks have either labels similar to the presence of these parts for some areas, the servicer is approximately five years. Please study this product become damaged beyond repair, or for you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works...
...: All Yamaha electronic products are therefore the owners responsibility. Keep all foreseeable risks have either labels similar to the presence of these parts for some areas, the servicer is approximately five years. Please study this product become damaged beyond repair, or for you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works...
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... this manual, meets FCC requirements. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. Cable/s supplied with the letter L or coloured RED. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must be used according to the instructions found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service...
... this manual, meets FCC requirements. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. Cable/s supplied with the letter L or coloured RED. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is coloured BLUE must be used according to the instructions found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service...
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... this type of any electrical or electronic prod- If the problem persists, contact an electrician to , the following: 1. The use in locations that could walk on the power cord or place it must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for enclosed installations, should always be referred to be serviced by Yamaha. 5. near water or exposed to their operating temperature. The power supply cord (plug) should...
... this type of any electrical or electronic prod- If the problem persists, contact an electrician to , the following: 1. The use in locations that could walk on the power cord or place it must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for enclosed installations, should always be referred to be serviced by Yamaha. 5. near water or exposed to their operating temperature. The power supply cord (plug) should...