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...protect the keyboard. 3 Clean the cabinet and keys of musical pleasure. Never use of acoustic pianos. The CLP-123 additionally features stereo sampling of your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bumping it in a safe place for later reference. board resonance of the most... CLP-123 name plate is away from di- standing playability. Your Clavinova is set for the piano voices, simulating the string and sound- Make sure that the voltage selector is a fine musical instrument that your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-123 Clavinova....
...protect the keyboard. 3 Clean the cabinet and keys of musical pleasure. Never use of acoustic pianos. The CLP-123 additionally features stereo sampling of your Clavinova, and avoid scratching or bumping it in a safe place for later reference. board resonance of the most... CLP-123 name plate is away from di- standing playability. Your Clavinova is set for the piano voices, simulating the string and sound- Make sure that the voltage selector is a fine musical instrument that your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-123 Clavinova....
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... q Tuning Up 13 q Tuning Down 13 q To Restore Standard Pitch 13 MIDI Functions 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 Tuning Up 13 q Tuning Down 13 q To Restore Standard Pitch 13 MIDI Functions 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...
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... the full range of these settings, press the [BRILLIANCE] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to select the corresponding voice. The CLP-123 also has a DUAL mode in which voice is initially turned ON. 4 The NORMAL setting produces the "normal" tone of digital reverb effects..." on page 12, and "MIDI FUNCTIONS" on page 14. 6 Voice Selectors The CLP-123 has eight voice selectors. see page 9 for details. 5 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the selected voice. For details refer to ...
... the full range of these settings, press the [BRILLIANCE] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to select the corresponding voice. The CLP-123 also has a DUAL mode in which voice is initially turned ON. 4 The NORMAL setting produces the "normal" tone of digital reverb effects..." on page 12, and "MIDI FUNCTIONS" on page 14. 6 Voice Selectors The CLP-123 has eight voice selectors. see page 9 for details. 5 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of the selected voice. For details refer to ...
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The music stand can be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into its top panel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand, then flip down the music stand braces ... engage them with the corresponding recesses. 7 Soft pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Right voice shift up key (See page 9) Demonstration key (See page 8) 7 Pedals The CLP-123's soft (left), sostenuto (center) and damper (right) pedals provide a range of the stand. 5 q The Music Stand If you will be lowered after slightly lifting it...
The music stand can be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into its top panel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand, then flip down the music stand braces ... engage them with the corresponding recesses. 7 Soft pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal Right voice shift up key (See page 9) Demonstration key (See page 8) 7 Pedals The CLP-123's soft (left), sostenuto (center) and damper (right) pedals provide a range of the stand. 5 q The Music Stand If you will be lowered after slightly lifting it...
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... 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...DRC-20 Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from the external tone generator module are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. 2 AUX OUT R and L/L+R Jacks AUX. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any of several...
... 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...DRC-20 Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from the external tone generator module are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. 2 AUX OUT R and L/L+R Jacks AUX. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any of several...
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...is turned ON). See page 9 for [BRILLIANCE] button operation, "Reverb" on the selected voice. * The total number of notes that the Clavinova's AC plug is properly inserted into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the left of variation available depends on ...ON, the [PIANO 1] voice selector LED will light (the PIANO 1 voice is automatically selected whenever the power is used. CLP-123 Polyphony PIANO 1 16 (Stereo) PIANO 2 32 CLAVINOVA TONE E. CSelect a Voice Select the desired voice by half when the DUAL play mode. The amount of the keyboard to...
...is turned ON). See page 9 for [BRILLIANCE] button operation, "Reverb" on the selected voice. * The total number of notes that the Clavinova's AC plug is properly inserted into a convenient AC wall outlet, press the [POWER] switch located to the left of variation available depends on ...ON, the [PIANO 1] voice selector LED will light (the PIANO 1 voice is automatically selected whenever the power is used. CLP-123 Polyphony PIANO 1 16 (Stereo) PIANO 2 32 CLAVINOVA TONE E. CSelect a Voice Select the desired voice by half when the DUAL play mode. The amount of the keyboard to...
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... short excerpts from the original compositions. Chopin [PIANO 2 Lake Louise" by Yuhki Kuramoto [CLAVINOVA TONE] "Rêverie" by YAMAHA CORPORATION). 8 Selecting & Playing Voices Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-123 has 8 demo tunes that the demo mode is engaged. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. ZEngage the Demo Mode C7 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Press the C7 key while...
... short excerpts from the original compositions. Chopin [PIANO 2 Lake Louise" by Yuhki Kuramoto [CLAVINOVA TONE] "Rêverie" by YAMAHA CORPORATION). 8 Selecting & Playing Voices Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-123 has 8 demo tunes that the demo mode is engaged. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. ZEngage the Demo Mode C7 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Press the C7 key while...
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...single-voice play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. 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. PIANO HARPSICHORD C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 0 R R 0 0 0 0 VIBES C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 L L ... produce a pleasing balance (see "Default Settings" below . balance. q Adjusting the Balance Between the Dual-mode Voices IANO 1 PIANO CLAVINOVA 2 TONE C2 C3 C4 Left voice Equal Right voice maximum. PIANO 1 PIANO CLAVIN 2 TON IBES STRINGS ORGAN Depending on the keyboard...
...single-voice play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. 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. PIANO HARPSICHORD C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 0 R R 0 0 0 0 VIBES C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 L L ... produce a pleasing balance (see "Default Settings" below . balance. q Adjusting the Balance Between the Dual-mode Voices IANO 1 PIANO CLAVINOVA 2 TONE C2 C3 C4 Left voice Equal Right voice maximum. PIANO 1 PIANO CLAVIN 2 TON IBES STRINGS ORGAN Depending on the keyboard...
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...a key between F#2 and F#3 according to the desired amount of keyboard touch sensitivity - HARD, MEDIUM or SOFT - "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in semitone intervals up or down in difficult key signatures, and you can be played quite hard to shift the pitch of... a maximum of six semitones. This is accomplished in the same way using the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] and [REVERB] buttons. Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to produce maximum loudness. Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. can easily match the pitch...
...a key between F#2 and F#3 according to the desired amount of keyboard touch sensitivity - HARD, MEDIUM or SOFT - "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in semitone intervals up or down in difficult key signatures, and you can be played quite hard to shift the pitch of... a maximum of six semitones. This is accomplished in the same way using the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] and [REVERB] buttons. Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to produce maximum loudness. Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. can easily match the pitch...
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... C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. ously. Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to a maximum of approximately a semitone. Pitch Control Pitch control makes it possible to a maximum of 50 cents below standard pitch. Pitch control... is decreased by approximately 1.2 cents, up to tune the Clavinova over a range of 50 cents above standard pitch. Each time a key in approximately 1.2-cent intervals. C Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys...
... C Release the A-1 and B-1 keys. ously. Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to a maximum of approximately a semitone. Pitch Control Pitch control makes it possible to a maximum of 50 cents below standard pitch. Pitch control... is decreased by approximately 1.2 cents, up to tune the Clavinova over a range of 50 cents above standard pitch. Each time a key in approximately 1.2-cent intervals. C Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys...
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...on page 17 for example. The result is that allows it to be used . The CLP-123 offers a number of MIDI functions that you can be selected on a receiving MIDI device. The Clavinova also receives and responds to share musical information and control one of the pedals is used ...to "record" MIDI data received from an external MIDI device. A sequence recorder such as the Yamaha DRC-20 Disk Recorder can effectively play a certain note (specified by the Clavinova whenever one of its voice selectors is pressed. MIDI can cause data errors. q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted &...
...on page 17 for example. The result is that allows it to be used . The CLP-123 offers a number of MIDI functions that you can be selected on a receiving MIDI device. The Clavinova also receives and responds to share musical information and control one of the pedals is used ...to "record" MIDI data received from an external MIDI device. A sequence recorder such as the Yamaha DRC-20 Disk Recorder can effectively play a certain note (specified by the Clavinova whenever one of its voice selectors is pressed. MIDI can cause data errors. q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted &...
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... is set to 1. Note: When the power is initially turned ON, MIDI receive is set to receive on all 16 MIDI channels. Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. The E5 key sets the OMNI receive mode and basic receive channel 1. Setting the ... the left . 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 receive on MIDI channel 1) MIDI/ TRANSPOSE E5 C1 D#2 C 4 D#5 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13...
... is set to 1. Note: When the power is initially turned ON, MIDI receive is set to receive on all 16 MIDI channels. Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. The E5 key sets the OMNI receive mode and basic receive channel 1. Setting the ... the left . 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 receive on MIDI channel 1) MIDI/ TRANSPOSE E5 C1 D#2 C 4 D#5 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13...
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...control OFF. PIANO] [HARPSICHORD] [VIBES] [STRINGS] q Local Control ON/OFF "Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to cancel program change reception/transmission ON. MIDI/ TRANSPOSE PIANO 1 PIANO CLAVIN 2 TON...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 playback of its own keyboard. q Program ...
...control OFF. PIANO] [HARPSICHORD] [VIBES] [STRINGS] q Local Control ON/OFF "Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to cancel program change reception/transmission ON. MIDI/ TRANSPOSE PIANO 1 PIANO CLAVIN 2 TON...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 playback of its own keyboard. q Program ...
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...you have turned control change reception/transmission ON. X Press the [E. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. Z Connect the DRC-20 to the Clavinova as the Yamaha DRC-20 Disk Recorder. V Select a voice and record the first part on the DRC-20. PIANO = Multi-Timble Mode OFF The Multi-Timbre ...mode is pressed, you have turned control change reception/transmission OFF. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Clavinova MIDI OUT MIDI IN DRC-20 A ...
...you have turned control change reception/transmission ON. X Press the [E. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. Z Connect the DRC-20 to the Clavinova as the Yamaha DRC-20 Disk Recorder. V Select a voice and record the first part on the DRC-20. PIANO = Multi-Timble Mode OFF The Multi-Timbre ...mode is pressed, you have turned control change reception/transmission OFF. MIDI OUT MIDI IN Clavinova MIDI OUT MIDI IN DRC-20 A ...
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... the MIDI split mode is used to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left-hand section of the keyboard plays the external keyboard or tone generator. Notes played on the right-hand section are exactly the same as the Yamaha DOM-30 Disk Orchestra Module. Z Press the [HARPSICHORD]...function described previously). OPTIONAL IN LINE OUT MIDI MIDI OUT L R R L IN DOM-30 Clavinova (Set to the normal full-keyboard mode, hold the [MIDI/TRANS- q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode In the CLP-123 either the right- This is turned ON the default split point key - X Press the ...
... the MIDI split mode is used to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left-hand section of the keyboard plays the external keyboard or tone generator. Notes played on the right-hand section are exactly the same as the Yamaha DOM-30 Disk Orchestra Module. Z Press the [HARPSICHORD]...function described previously). OPTIONAL IN LINE OUT MIDI MIDI OUT L R R L IN DOM-30 Clavinova (Set to the normal full-keyboard mode, hold the [MIDI/TRANS- q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode In the CLP-123 either the right- This is turned ON the default split point key - X Press the ...
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...External Amplifier/Speaker System If the Clavinova is connected to a stereo system or instrument amplifier and the sound is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected to be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your Yamaha dealer. 3. No Sound When ...the Power is distorted, reduce the setting of your Yamaha Clavinova. HPE-6 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. Check ...
...External Amplifier/Speaker System If the Clavinova is connected to a stereo system or instrument amplifier and the sound is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected to be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your Yamaha dealer. 3. No Sound When ...the Power is distorted, reduce the setting of your Yamaha Clavinova. HPE-6 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. Check ...
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... 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 Si vous êtes très familier avec l'interface MIDI...with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this data received. (2) Clavinova MIDI Format Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [32H] -> [yy] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID 32H : CLP-123 ID yy : Substatus yy Information 13H Multi-timbre mode OFF. 15H Multi...
... 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 Si vous êtes très familier avec l'interface MIDI...with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this data received. (2) Clavinova MIDI Format Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [32H] -> [yy] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID 32H : CLP-123 ID yy : Substatus yy Information 13H Multi-timbre mode OFF. 15H Multi...
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...F0H, 43H, 0nH, 7DH, 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/Caract... 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. PIANO, HARPSICHORD, VIBES, STRINGS, ORGAN MELLOW, NORMAL, BRIGHT ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, COSMIC HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT...
...F0H, 43H, 0nH, 7DH, 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/Caract... 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. PIANO, HARPSICHORD, VIBES, STRINGS, ORGAN MELLOW, NORMAL, BRIGHT ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, COSMIC HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT...