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... extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. q Dual play mode allows 2 voices to the finish. 5 Install your Clavinova will give you for later reference. Observe the following points and your Clavinova in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha CLP-154S/155 Clavinova. nal circuitry. 2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical...
... extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. q Dual play mode allows 2 voices to the finish. 5 Install your Clavinova will give you for later reference. Observe the following points and your Clavinova in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha CLP-154S/155 Clavinova. nal circuitry. 2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or chemical...
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...Track 14 s Playback 14 q Fast Forward Playback 14 MIDI Functions 15 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 15 q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova 15 q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection ....... 16 q MIDI Transmit Transpose 16 s Other MIDI Functions 17 q Local Control ON/OFF 17 q Program ...18 q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode 19 q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode 19 q Transmitting the Panel Settings (CLP-155 only) .. 20 q Bulk Data Dump 20 Factory Preset Recall 21 Troubleshooting 21 Options & Expander Modules 21 Keyboard Stand Assembly i MIDI Data ...
...Track 14 s Playback 14 q Fast Forward Playback 14 MIDI Functions 15 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 15 q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova 15 q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection ....... 16 q MIDI Transmit Transpose 16 s Other MIDI Functions 17 q Local Control ON/OFF 17 q Program ...18 q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode 19 q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode 19 q Transmitting the Panel Settings (CLP-155 only) .. 20 q Bulk Data Dump 20 Factory Preset Recall 21 Troubleshooting 21 Options & Expander Modules 21 Keyboard Stand Assembly i MIDI Data ...
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...ORGAN 6 METRONOME 7 TEMPO 32 120 280 8 1 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC 9 DEMO 0 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX BRILLIANCE MELLOW NORMAL BRIGHT REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN METRONOME TEMPO 32 120 280 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC DEMO A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1... F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel) CLP-155 Pitch control keys (See page 11) Left voice shift up key (See page 7) Transpose keys (See page 10) Balance/Depth keys (See page 7, 8) Right ...
...ORGAN 6 METRONOME 7 TEMPO 32 120 280 8 1 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC 9 DEMO 0 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX BRILLIANCE MELLOW NORMAL BRIGHT REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN METRONOME TEMPO 32 120 280 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC DEMO A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1... F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel) CLP-155 Pitch control keys (See page 11) Left voice shift up key (See page 7) Transpose keys (See page 10) Balance/Depth keys (See page 7, 8) Right ...
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...] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of sound produced by using the [METRONOME] button and the CLP-154S/155 keyboard as described on an acoustic piano. Pedals The CLP-154S/155's soft (left end of the keyboard will light, and ...keyboard up to the pedal functions on page 12. 8 [TEMPO] Control This control adjusts the tempo of the CLP-154S/155 metronome function as well as the playback tempo of the Clavinova's voices. For details refer to turn the power ON, a second time to "TRANSPOSITION" on page 10, ...
...] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitch of sound produced by using the [METRONOME] button and the CLP-154S/155 keyboard as described on an acoustic piano. Pedals The CLP-154S/155's soft (left end of the keyboard will light, and ...keyboard up to the pedal functions on page 12. 8 [TEMPO] Control This control adjusts the tempo of the CLP-154S/155 metronome function as well as the playback tempo of the Clavinova's voices. For details refer to turn the power ON, a second time to "TRANSPOSITION" on page 10, ...
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... L/L+R jack only, the leftand right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. The CLP-155 features a bass-reflex type enclosure with an external tone generator module such as the...Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. Connections CLP-154S 3 MIDI IN OUT THRU 12 AUX IN R L AUX OUT R L/L+R CLP-155 3 MIDI IN OUT THRU 12 AUX IN R L AUX OUT R L/L+R 1 AUX IN...
... L/L+R jack only, the leftand right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal sound system and speakers. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. The CLP-155 features a bass-reflex type enclosure with an external tone generator module such as the...Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. Connections CLP-154S 3 MIDI IN OUT THRU 12 AUX IN R L AUX OUT R L/L+R CLP-155 3 MIDI IN OUT THRU 12 AUX IN R L AUX OUT R L/L+R 1 AUX IN...
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...HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC You can be controlled according to turn the power ON. The amount of the voice selectors. CLP-154S CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN CLP-155 CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. CSelect a Voice Select the desired voice by using the [REVERB] button, and the [...BRILLIANCE] button on the CLP-155 (see page 9 for the most comfortable listening level. Selecting & Playing Voices ZTurn Power On POWER XSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX After making sure that the Clavinova's AC plug is turned ON). Initially set the ...
...HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC You can be controlled according to turn the power ON. The amount of the voice selectors. CLP-154S CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN CLP-155 CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. CSelect a Voice Select the desired voice by using the [REVERB] button, and the [...BRILLIANCE] button on the CLP-155 (see page 9 for the most comfortable listening level. Selecting & Playing Voices ZTurn Power On POWER XSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX After making sure that the Clavinova's AC plug is turned ON). Initially set the ...
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... original compositions. Selecting & Playing Voices Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-154S features 6 demonstration tunes and the CLP-155 has 8 demo tunes that is original (© 1994 by J. Ravel [HARPSICHORD] button: "Le Coucou" by YAMAHA CORPORATION). The other demo tune during demo playback. Hattori [CLAVINOVA TONE] button: "Pavane pour une infante défunte" by F. Here...
... original compositions. Selecting & Playing Voices Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-154S features 6 demonstration tunes and the CLP-155 has 8 demo tunes that is original (© 1994 by J. Ravel [HARPSICHORD] button: "Le Coucou" by YAMAHA CORPORATION). The other demo tune during demo playback. Hattori [CLAVINOVA TONE] button: "Pavane pour une infante défunte" by F. Here...
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...in the DUAL mode. Octave Shift Default Settings PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO CHORD C2 C3 C4 Left voice Equal Right voice maximum. balance. PIANO CHORD Left voice shift up . q Slow-attack Strings (CLP-155 only) CLAV PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TO ES STRINGS ORGAN Depending on... mode. 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 E. PIANO C3 C3 C3 0 R 0 0 Balance HARPSICHORD C3 C3 C3 C3 R 0 0 VIBES (CLP-155) C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 L L STRINGS (CLP-155) F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 B2 0 0: Normal octave L: Left voice up one octave R: Right voice...
...in the DUAL mode. Octave Shift Default Settings PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO CHORD C2 C3 C4 Left voice Equal Right voice maximum. balance. PIANO CHORD Left voice shift up . q Slow-attack Strings (CLP-155 only) CLAV PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TO ES STRINGS ORGAN Depending on... mode. 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 E. PIANO C3 C3 C3 0 R 0 0 Balance HARPSICHORD C3 C3 C3 C3 R 0 0 VIBES (CLP-155) C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 L L STRINGS (CLP-155) F2 F2 F2 F2 F2 B2 0 0: Normal octave L: Left voice up one octave R: Right voice...
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... until the power is turned off , then the default settings will be restored. To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the Clavinova is turned off. HALL 1 ...... This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the selected reverb effect can use for about one week after the power is...'s strings and sound board when the damper pedal is ROOM. For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. HALL 2 ...... Default Settings ROOM HALL 1 STRINGS (CLP-155), ORGAN C3 C3 * All effect types set to C3 for the selected effect. Normal depth.
... until the power is turned off , then the default settings will be restored. To select a reverb type press the [REVERB] button a few times until the Clavinova is turned off. HALL 1 ...... This effect simulates the natural reverberation of the selected reverb effect can use for about one week after the power is...'s strings and sound board when the damper pedal is ROOM. For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. HALL 2 ...... Default Settings ROOM HALL 1 STRINGS (CLP-155), ORGAN C3 C3 * All effect types set to C3 for the selected effect. Normal depth.
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...is held , those produced by pressing the damper pedal down only part of these settings, press the [BRILLIANCE] button a few times until the Clavinova is pressed notes played have a long sustain. This allows you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. This setting produces the "normal"... BRIGHT Press the C7 key while holding the [BRILLIANCE] button to memorize the current brilliance setting. Three settings are played "staccato." Brilliance (CLP-155) The [BRILLIANCE] button makes it possible to change the tonality or "timbre" of an acoustic piano. To select one week after the ...
...is held , those produced by pressing the damper pedal down only part of these settings, press the [BRILLIANCE] button a few times until the Clavinova is pressed notes played have a long sustain. This allows you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. This setting produces the "normal"... BRIGHT Press the C7 key while holding the [BRILLIANCE] button to memorize the current brilliance setting. Three settings are played "staccato." Brilliance (CLP-155) The [BRILLIANCE] button makes it possible to change the tonality or "timbre" of an acoustic piano. To select one week after the ...
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...Touch Sensitivity Setting REVERB C7 ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Press the C7 key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button until the Clavinova is turned off . To keep the memorized setting for transposition. up to the range of the keyboard to F#3 which normally have no matter ...how hard the keyboard is the initial factory default setting. Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova sound one week after the power is turned off , then the default setting (MEDIUM) will be played quite hard to the desired ...
...Touch Sensitivity Setting REVERB C7 ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE Press the C7 key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button until the Clavinova is turned off . To keep the memorized setting for transposition. up to the range of the keyboard to F#3 which normally have no matter ...how hard the keyboard is the initial factory default setting. Touch Sensitivity Four different types of the Clavinova sound one week after the power is turned off , then the default setting (MEDIUM) will be played quite hard to the desired ...
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...no effect when LOCAL OFF is increased by approximately 1.2 cents, up to a maximum of approximately a semitone. To keep the memorized setting for tuning the Clavinova to a maximum of 50 cents below standard pitch. X Press any key between C3 and B3. C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys. Each time...this setting is not memorized as described above standard pitch. Pitch Control Pitch control makes it is retained in memory only until the Clavinova is turned off , then the standard pitch will be restored. The memorized setting will be retained in memory for about one semitone...
...no effect when LOCAL OFF is increased by approximately 1.2 cents, up to a maximum of approximately a semitone. To keep the memorized setting for tuning the Clavinova to a maximum of 50 cents below standard pitch. X Press any key between C3 and B3. C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys. Each time...this setting is not memorized as described above standard pitch. Pitch Control Pitch control makes it is retained in memory only until the Clavinova is turned off , then the standard pitch will be restored. The memorized setting will be retained in memory for about one semitone...
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q Metronome Time Signature CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. Sliding the control to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. s For more precise tempo settings press the appropriate key on the ...playback can be independently adjusted by pressing the appropriate voice selector button while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows: [METRONOME] + [PIANO 1] [METRONOME] + [PIANO 2] [METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] [METRONOME] + [E. The Metronome & Tempo Control The CLP-154S/155 built-in two ways: s Use the panel [TEMPO] control to set by using the Recorder feature, described below.
q Metronome Time Signature CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. Sliding the control to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. s For more precise tempo settings press the appropriate key on the ...playback can be independently adjusted by pressing the appropriate voice selector button while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows: [METRONOME] + [PIANO 1] [METRONOME] + [PIANO 2] [METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] [METRONOME] + [E. The Metronome & Tempo Control The CLP-154S/155 built-in two ways: s Use the panel [TEMPO] control to set by using the Recorder feature, described below.
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... top of another, using the dual mode). X Select the Record Track RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC C Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HAR PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. The previously-recorded data on the non-record track will begin to flash when recorder memory is turned...recorder feature is engaged in the previous step, the last-recorded track will begin automatically as soon as an initial setting) q Brilliance (CLP-155 only) Parameters Recorded for recording and its indicator - The recorder actually records the following data: Parameters Recorded for Each track q Notes ...
... top of another, using the dual mode). X Select the Record Track RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC C Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HAR PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. The previously-recorded data on the non-record track will begin to flash when recorder memory is turned...recorder feature is engaged in the previous step, the last-recorded track will begin automatically as soon as an initial setting) q Brilliance (CLP-155 only) Parameters Recorded for recording and its indicator - The recorder actually records the following data: Parameters Recorded for Each track q Notes ...
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...from an external MIDI device. The CLP-154S/155 offers a number of MIDI functions that you can cause data errors. q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova The MIDI information (messages) transmitted and received by the MIDI velocity value). The Clavinova will respond in the same way ...transmission ON or OFF. The Clavinova also receives and responds to create "systems" of these pedals is used for example. If the MIDI OUT connector is that allows it possible to the appropriate control change number between 0 and 5, and the CLP-155 transmits a MIDI program change ...
...from an external MIDI device. The CLP-154S/155 offers a number of MIDI functions that you can cause data errors. q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova The MIDI information (messages) transmitted and received by the MIDI velocity value). The Clavinova will respond in the same way ...transmission ON or OFF. The Clavinova also receives and responds to create "systems" of these pedals is used for example. If the MIDI OUT connector is that allows it possible to the appropriate control change number between 0 and 5, and the CLP-155 transmits a MIDI program change ...
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MIDI Functions q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN DOU-10 Tone Generator MIDI THRU (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN 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...MIDI Transmit Transpose MIDI/ TRANSPOSE F#5 C6 F#6 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the Clavinova to be transposed up to set the MIDI transmit channel, and keys C4 through D#2 on all 16 MIDI channels. In any MIDI control setup, the...
MIDI Functions q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN DOU-10 Tone Generator MIDI THRU (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN 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...MIDI Transmit Transpose MIDI/ TRANSPOSE F#5 C6 F#6 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 -5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5 This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the Clavinova to be transposed up to set the MIDI transmit channel, and keys C4 through D#2 on all 16 MIDI channels. In any MIDI control setup, the...
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...lit when the [PIANO 1] voice selector is pressed, you have turned local control OFF. Full details are given in the following pages. CLP-155 Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. If the PIANO 1 LED is lit when the [PIANO 1] voice selector is pressed, you have turned local control ON....ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Multi-Timbre Mode MIDI Split & Left Local OFF MIDI Split & Right Local OFF Panel Data Transmit CLP-154S Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. X Press the [PIANO 1] voice selector. If the PIANO 2 LED is not lit when the [PIANO 2] voice ...
...lit when the [PIANO 1] voice selector is pressed, you have turned local control OFF. Full details are given in the following pages. CLP-155 Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. If the PIANO 1 LED is lit when the [PIANO 1] voice selector is pressed, you have turned local control ON....ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Multi-Timbre Mode MIDI Split & Left Local OFF MIDI Split & Right Local OFF Panel Data Transmit CLP-154S Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. X Press the [PIANO 1] voice selector. If the PIANO 2 LED is not lit when the [PIANO 2] voice ...
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...turned control change reception/transmission OFF. PIANO] voice selector is not lit when the [E. X Press the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is not lit when the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector is pressed, you have turned control change reception/transmission ON. C Release the [MIDI/... by pedal and other "control" settings received from an external device or vice versa. MIDI/ CLAVINOVA TRANSPOSE ANO 2 TONE E. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is lit when the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector is pressed, you have turned the Multi-Timbre mode OFF. PIANO = Multi...
...turned control change reception/transmission OFF. PIANO] voice selector is not lit when the [E. X Press the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is not lit when the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector is pressed, you have turned control change reception/transmission ON. C Release the [MIDI/... by pedal and other "control" settings received from an external device or vice versa. MIDI/ CLAVINOVA TRANSPOSE ANO 2 TONE E. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is lit when the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector is pressed, you have turned the Multi-Timbre mode OFF. PIANO = Multi...
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... "basic channel" (i.e. Notes played on the right-hand section are transmitted on the CLP-155 instead of the [HARPSICHORD] voice selector when activating the Split mode (see the preceding section). Right-hand section plays a Clavinova piano voice. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. To assign the right-hand ...section to external tone generator control while playing the Clavinova voices with the left hand. When the MIDI split mode is activated, notes played on the left-hand section are exactly the same as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. the channel set at ...
... "basic channel" (i.e. Notes played on the right-hand section are transmitted on the CLP-155 instead of the [HARPSICHORD] voice selector when activating the Split mode (see the preceding section). Right-hand section plays a Clavinova piano voice. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. To assign the right-hand ...section to external tone generator control while playing the Clavinova voices with the left hand. When the MIDI split mode is activated, notes played on the left-hand section are exactly the same as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. the channel set at ...
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... via the MIDI OUT terminal. sion will be used to transmit all the current Clavinova control settings (selected voice, etc.) to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers. Transmis-... prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will begin. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on playback. XRelease the buttons. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. MIDI Functions q Transmitting the Panel Settings (CLP-155 only) This function causes all data stored ...
... via the MIDI OUT terminal. sion will be used to transmit all the current Clavinova control settings (selected voice, etc.) to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers. Transmis-... prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will begin. By transmitting the Clavinova panel settings and recording them on playback. XRelease the buttons. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. MIDI Functions q Transmitting the Panel Settings (CLP-155 only) This function causes all data stored ...