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... order to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it with a clean, slightly damp cloth. q Yamaha's AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic voices. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh sound for choosing a Yamaha CLP-154S/155 Clavinova. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most careful treatment. nal circuitry. 2 Always...
... order to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly, and keep it with a clean, slightly damp cloth. q Yamaha's AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic voices. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh sound for choosing a Yamaha CLP-154S/155 Clavinova. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most careful treatment. nal circuitry. 2 Always...
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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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...recesses. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN 6 METRONOME 7 TEMPO 32 120 280 8 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC 9 DEMO 0 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN METRONOME TEMPO 32 120 280 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC DEMO A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 ... 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, ...
...recesses. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN 6 METRONOME 7 TEMPO 32 120 280 8 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC 9 DEMO 0 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN METRONOME TEMPO 32 120 280 RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC DEMO A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 ... 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, ...
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... [POWER] switch is used to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. 9 RECORDER [PLAY] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the CLP-154S/ 155 2-track recorder, letting you can be achieved by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. The tempo range is from 32 to change the tonality or "timbre" of the metronome sound...
... [POWER] switch is used to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. 9 RECORDER [PLAY] and [REC] Buttons These buttons control the CLP-154S/ 155 2-track recorder, letting you can be achieved by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. The tempo range is from 32 to change the tonality or "timbre" of the metronome sound...
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...Clavinova (e.g. When a plug is inserted into either directly or through external equipment. 3 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors MIDI IN OUT THRU DOU-10 Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The CLP-155... The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the Clavinova keyboard). More details on MIDI are given in "MIDI FUNCTIONS" on page 15. 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 ...
...Clavinova (e.g. When a plug is inserted into either directly or through external equipment. 3 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT Connectors MIDI IN OUT THRU DOU-10 Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The CLP-155... The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data generated by playing the Clavinova keyboard). More details on MIDI are given in "MIDI FUNCTIONS" on page 15. 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 ...
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...] button, and the [BRILLIANCE] button on the CLP-155 (see page 9 for the most comfortable listening level. CLP-154S CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. BAdjust Tone & Add Effects As Required CLP-154S REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC CLP-155 BRILLIANCE MELLOW NORMAL BRIGHT REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL ...start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for [BRILLIANCE] button operation, "Reverb" on the selected voice. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN CLP-155 CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. The amount of the keyboard to turn the power ON. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about ...
...] button, and the [BRILLIANCE] button on the CLP-155 (see page 9 for the most comfortable listening level. CLP-154S CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. BAdjust Tone & Add Effects As Required CLP-154S REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC CLP-155 BRILLIANCE MELLOW NORMAL BRIGHT REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL ...start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for [BRILLIANCE] button operation, "Reverb" on the selected voice. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN CLP-155 CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. The amount of the keyboard to turn the power ON. Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about ...
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... by YAMAHA CORPORATION). 6 Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from Cantata No. 147) by J. The other demo tune during demo playback. Selecting & Playing Voices Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-154S features 6 demonstration tunes and the CLP-155 has ... that voice selector button. featuring the voice normally selected by L. the voice selectors will play mode. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN CLP-155 CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. Grieg [STRINGS] button: "Charmaine" by that effectively demonstrate their sound capabilities. The ...
... by YAMAHA CORPORATION). 6 Bach • The demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from Cantata No. 147) by J. The other demo tune during demo playback. Selecting & Playing Voices Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-154S features 6 demonstration tunes and the CLP-155 has ... that voice selector button. featuring the voice normally selected by L. the voice selectors will play mode. PIANO HARPSICHORD ORGAN CLP-155 CLAVINOVA PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. Grieg [STRINGS] button: "Charmaine" by that effectively demonstrate their sound capabilities. The ...
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... is turned off . By "left voice and CLAVINOVA TONE is the right voice. PIANO CHORD Press the C7 key while holding any single voice selector. Octave Shift Default Settings PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD VIBES (CLP-155) STRINGS (CLP-155) ORGAN C2 ... 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 ...
... is turned off . By "left voice and CLAVINOVA TONE is the right voice. PIANO CHORD Press the C7 key while holding any single voice selector. Octave Shift Default Settings PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE E. PIANO HARPSICHORD VIBES (CLP-155) STRINGS (CLP-155) ORGAN C2 ... 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 ...
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... corresponding to the type of the C3 key increase the reverb depth. No reverb is produced when all indicators are retained in memory until the Clavinova is turned off . 8 OFF When no reverb effect is selected (no REVERB indicator is lit), a special natural damper effect is similar to...the piano voices. Separate reverb settings can add life and animation to C3 for extra depth and expressive power. Default Settings ROOM HALL 1 STRINGS (CLP-155), ORGAN C3 C3 * All effect types set to your music. If these settings are not memorized as described above, they are retained in ...
... corresponding to the type of the C3 key increase the reverb depth. No reverb is produced when all indicators are retained in memory until the Clavinova is turned off . 8 OFF When no reverb effect is selected (no REVERB indicator is lit), a special natural damper effect is similar to...the piano voices. Separate reverb settings can add life and animation to C3 for extra depth and expressive power. Default Settings ROOM HALL 1 STRINGS (CLP-155), ORGAN C3 C3 * All effect types set to your music. If these settings are not memorized as described above, they are retained in ...
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... until the Clavinova is retained in the same way as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is turned off . Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. The CLP-155 damper pedal ... sustained. q Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in memory only until the indicator corresponding to the desired setting lights. Brilliance (CLP-155) The [BRILLIANCE] button makes it possible to change the tonality or "timbre" of the selected voice. To select one week after the...
... until the Clavinova is retained in the same way as if the damper pedal had been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is turned off . Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. The CLP-155 damper pedal ... sustained. q Damper (Right) Pedal The damper pedal functions in memory only until the indicator corresponding to the desired setting lights. Brilliance (CLP-155) The [BRILLIANCE] button makes it possible to change the tonality or "timbre" of the selected voice. To select one week after the...
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...types of C3, up to the desired setting lights. SOFT (HALL 2 indicator The SOFT setting allows maximum loudness to the range of the Clavinova sound one week after the power is REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE played. The memorized setting will be retained in ...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 accomplished in memory for voices which normally have no matter how hard the keyboard is turned off . Normal pitch. NOTE • Notes below ...
...types of C3, up to the desired setting lights. SOFT (HALL 2 indicator The SOFT setting allows maximum loudness to the range of the Clavinova sound one week after the power is REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE played. The memorized setting will be retained in ...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 accomplished in memory for voices which normally have no matter how hard the keyboard is turned off . Normal pitch. NOTE • Notes below ...
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... a semitone. q Memorizing the Pitch Control Setting C7 Press the C7 key while holding the A-1/B-1, A-1/A#-1, or A-1/A#-1/B-1 key combination to tune the Clavinova over a range of overall pitch over a ±50-cent range in approximately 1.2-cent intervals. C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys. NOTE... simultane- C Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. To keep the memorized setting for tuning the Clavinova to a maximum of 50 cents above , it possible to memorize the current pitch control setting. X Press any key between C3 and B3. ...
... a semitone. q Memorizing the Pitch Control Setting C7 Press the C7 key while holding the A-1/B-1, A-1/A#-1, or A-1/A#-1/B-1 key combination to tune the Clavinova over a range of overall pitch over a ±50-cent range in approximately 1.2-cent intervals. C Release the A-1 and A#-1 keys. NOTE... simultane- C Release the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. To keep the memorized setting for tuning the Clavinova to a maximum of 50 cents above , it possible to memorize the current pitch control setting. X Press any key between C3 and B3. ...
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...the appropriate key on the keyboard while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows: [METRONOME] + [PIANO 1] [METRONOME] + [PIANO 2] [METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] [METRONOME] + [E. METRONOME q Metronome Volume METRONOME TEMPO 32 120 280 The Metronome The metronome sound is a convenient feature for practice, and it can ... solid rhythmic guide when recording using the [TEMPO] control while holding the [METRONOME] button. 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. The ...
...the appropriate key on the keyboard while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows: [METRONOME] + [PIANO 1] [METRONOME] + [PIANO 2] [METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] [METRONOME] + [E. METRONOME q Metronome Volume METRONOME TEMPO 32 120 280 The Metronome The metronome sound is a convenient feature for practice, and it can ... solid rhythmic guide when recording using the [TEMPO] control while holding the [METRONOME] button. 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. The ...
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...metronome sound will erase all previous data on that track. X Select the Record Track RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC C Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HAR PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. will light. If you don't want to record with (or voices if you will begin automatically as soon... play it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener's perspective. It can also be played back as an initial setting) q Brilliance (CLP-155 only) Parameters Recorded for Each track q Notes played q Voice selection q Dual mode voices q Dual balance q Damper pedal q Soft pedal q Sostenuto...
...metronome sound will erase all previous data on that track. X Select the Record Track RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC C Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HAR PIANO 1 PIANO 2 TONE E. will light. If you don't want to record with (or voices if you will begin automatically as soon... play it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener's perspective. It can also be played back as an initial setting) q Brilliance (CLP-155 only) Parameters Recorded for Each track q Notes played q Voice selection q Dual mode voices q Dual balance q Damper pedal q Soft pedal q Sostenuto...
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... most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of MIDI functions that allows it to be selected on a receiving MIDI device. The result is that you can be used to "record" MIDI data received from an external MIDI device. The CLP-154S/155 offers a number of course) ...terminals. Program Change Numbers The CLP-154S transmits a MIDI program change number between 0 and 5, and the CLP-155 transmits a MIDI program change data. Control Change Numbers Control Change data representing Damper pedal operation is transmitted by the Clavinova are as the Clavinova's internal tone generator when ...
... most MIDI keyboards (including the Clavinova, of MIDI functions that allows it to be selected on a receiving MIDI device. The result is that you can be used to "record" MIDI data received from an external MIDI device. The CLP-154S/155 offers a number of course) ...terminals. Program Change Numbers The CLP-154S transmits a MIDI program change number between 0 and 5, and the CLP-155 transmits a MIDI program change data. Control Change Numbers Control Change data representing Damper pedal operation is transmitted by the Clavinova are as the Clavinova's internal tone generator when ...
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...two different instruments or tone generators. q 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 used 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 ... Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN DOU-10 Tone Generator MIDI THRU (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN Clavinova (Set to "play " two completely different parts on the receiving instruments or tone generators. Multiple channels have been implemented...
...two different instruments or tone generators. q 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 used 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 ... Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN DOU-10 Tone Generator MIDI THRU (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN Clavinova (Set to "play " two completely different parts on the receiving instruments or tone generators. Multiple channels have been implemented...
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... on the keyboard. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. This function makes it possible to cancel program change reception/transmission OFF. PIANO] [HARPSICHORD] [ORGAN] - CLP-155 Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. Other MIDI Functions The MIDI functions listed to the right are engaged by its own keyboard. When using the DOU-10 Disk...
... on the keyboard. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. This function makes it possible to cancel program change reception/transmission OFF. PIANO] [HARPSICHORD] [ORGAN] - CLP-155 Voice Selector [PIANO 1] [PIANO 2] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. Other MIDI Functions The MIDI functions listed to the right are engaged by its own keyboard. When using the DOU-10 Disk...
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...numbers by an external MIDI device. X Press the [E. If the E. If the E. PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE = Control Change OFF CLAVINOVA TONE = Control Change ON Z Hold down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector. PIANO] voice selector. PIANO] voice selector is pressed, you have turned... the MultiTimbre mode ON. PIANO] voice selector is pressed, you do not want the Clavinova voices to be affected by pedal and other "control" settings received from an external device or vice versa. This function makes it possible...
...numbers by an external MIDI device. X Press the [E. If the E. If the E. PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE = Control Change OFF CLAVINOVA TONE = Control Change ON Z Hold down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector. PIANO] voice selector. PIANO] voice selector is pressed, you have turned... the MultiTimbre mode ON. PIANO] voice selector is pressed, you do not want the Clavinova voices to be affected by pedal and other "control" settings received from an external device or vice versa. This function makes it possible...
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... to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left hand. Notes played on the right-hand section are exactly the same as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode In the CLP-154S/155 either the right- All other operations are transmitted on the CLP-155 instead of the...
... to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left hand. Notes played on the right-hand section are exactly the same as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. q The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode In the CLP-154S/155 either the right- All other operations are transmitted on the CLP-155 instead of the...
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...automatically restored to the same settings when the performance is in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers. sion will be transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal.../ TRANSPOSE RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC This function is used to control the Clavinova on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will begin. MIDI Functions q Transmitting the Panel Settings (CLP-155 only) This function causes all data stored in operation. 20 X Press the...
...automatically restored to the same settings when the performance is in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit, other sequence recorders, or MIDI compatible computers. sion will be transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal.../ TRANSPOSE RECORDER 1 2 PLAY REC This function is used to control the Clavinova on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the Clavinova will begin. MIDI Functions q Transmitting the Panel Settings (CLP-155 only) This function causes all data stored in operation. 20 X Press the...