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... a fine musical instrument that is located on the bottom panel. 18 Con- 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-152S/153S Clavinova. rect sunlight, excessive humidity or heat. 2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents...
... a fine musical instrument that is located on the bottom panel. 18 Con- 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-152S/153S Clavinova. rect sunlight, excessive humidity or heat. 2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents...
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... Initial Settings 10 s Playback 11 q Fast Forward and Reverse Playback 11 MIDI Functions 12 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 12 q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova .. 12 q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection 13 q MIDI Transmit Transpose 13 s Other MIDI Functions 14 q Local Control ON/OFF 14 q Program Change ON/OFF 14...
... Initial Settings 10 s Playback 11 q Fast Forward and Reverse Playback 11 MIDI Functions 12 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 12 q MIDI "Messages" Transmitted & Received by the Clavinova .. 12 q MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection 13 q MIDI Transmit Transpose 13 s Other MIDI Functions 14 q Local Control ON/OFF 14 q Program Change ON/OFF 14...
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...TRANSPOSE 8 TEMPO 32 120 280 METRONOME RECORDER PLAY REC MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX CLAVINOVA HARPSI- The Control Panel CLP-153S 1 TEMPO 3 32 120 280 2 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 4 METRONOME 6 RECORDER PLAY REC CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO TONE E. The music stand can be using sheet music with ...your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into its top panel by lifting the rear ...
...TRANSPOSE 8 TEMPO 32 120 280 METRONOME RECORDER PLAY REC MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX CLAVINOVA HARPSI- The Control Panel CLP-153S 1 TEMPO 3 32 120 280 2 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 4 METRONOME 6 RECORDER PLAY REC CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO TONE E. The music stand can be using sheet music with ...your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into its top panel by lifting the rear ...
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...] Buttons These buttons control the CLP-152S/153S recorder, letting you record and play on page 9. 5 Voice Selectors The CLP-152S/153S has five voice selectors. See page 10 for details. 8 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to 280 quarter... a range of expressive control capabilities similar to set the tempo of the CLP-152S/153S metronome function as well as described on the keyboard - More precise tempo settings can be achieved by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 ...
...] Buttons These buttons control the CLP-152S/153S recorder, letting you record and play on page 9. 5 Voice Selectors The CLP-152S/153S has five voice selectors. See page 10 for details. 8 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to 280 quarter... a range of expressive control capabilities similar to set the tempo of the CLP-152S/153S metronome function as well as described on the keyboard - More precise tempo settings can be achieved by the Clavinova's internal stereo sound system. C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 ...
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... AUX OUT R L/L+R 12 These jacks are intended for use only the L/L+R jack. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CLP-152S/153S features a high-performance stereo amplifier delivering 20 watts per channel to a pair of the PHONES jacks. 4 The MIDI OUT connector... module are given in here for connection to a monaural sound system, use with an external tone generator module such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from an external MIDI device (such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) ...
... AUX OUT R L/L+R 12 These jacks are intended for use only the L/L+R jack. note and velocity data produced by the Clavinova (e.g. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CLP-152S/153S features a high-performance stereo amplifier delivering 20 watts per channel to a pair of the PHONES jacks. 4 The MIDI OUT connector... module are given in here for connection to a monaural sound system, use with an external tone generator module such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. The stereo outputs from an external MIDI device (such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) ...
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... TONE E. VPlay The Clavinova offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of the demo that is currently playing. The amount of the voice selectors. Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-152S/153S includes five demo tunes that voice selector ...] button: Piano Sonata A major K.V. 331 3rd movement "Turkischer Marsch" by M. A. Ravel • [HARPSICHORD] button: "The Harmonious Blacksmith" by YAMAHA CORPORATION). 5 F. Mendelssohn * The demonstartion pieces listed above , will be controlled according to start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the...
... TONE E. VPlay The Clavinova offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of the demo that is currently playing. The amount of the voice selectors. Playing the Demonstration Tunes The CLP-152S/153S includes five demo tunes that voice selector ...] button: Piano Sonata A major K.V. 331 3rd movement "Turkischer Marsch" by M. A. Ravel • [HARPSICHORD] button: "The Harmonious Blacksmith" by YAMAHA CORPORATION). 5 F. Mendelssohn * The demonstartion pieces listed above , will be controlled according to start playing, re-adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] control for the...
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... while holding another). The Dual Mode The DUAL mode makes it possible to C3 (equal balance). Default Settings Voice Combinations Balance keys PIANO/ORGAN E2 CLAVINOVA TONE/ORGAN ... G2 * All other voice combinations are set to play mode, press any single voice selector. Use the C1 key in the DUAL mode...
... while holding another). The Dual Mode The DUAL mode makes it possible to C3 (equal balance). Default Settings Voice Combinations Balance keys PIANO/ORGAN E2 CLAVINOVA TONE/ORGAN ... G2 * All other voice combinations are set to play mode, press any single voice selector. Use the C1 key in the DUAL mode...
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...C3 F#3 Transpose Transpose down in difficult key signatures, and you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. The Pedals The CLP-152S/153S has two foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those notes will not be sustained as long as the ... pedal immediately stops (damps) any time simply by pressing the pedal while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in semitone intervals up to F#3 which transposes down a semitone, the next key to sustain a chord, for transposition. C7...
...C3 F#3 Transpose Transpose down in difficult key signatures, and you play a note or chord on an acoustic piano. The Pedals The CLP-152S/153S has two foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those notes will not be sustained as long as the ... pedal immediately stops (damps) any time simply by pressing the pedal while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. "Transposing" the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in semitone intervals up to F#3 which transposes down a semitone, the next key to sustain a chord, for transposition. C7...
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... the E0 and F#0 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Pitch Control Pitch control makes it possible to match other instruments or recorded music. CLP-153S: To tune up (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously. Pitch control is decreased by approximately 1.6 cents, up to a maximum of approximately a semitone. X Press any... range provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over a ±50-cent range in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to tune the Clavinova over a range of 50 cents above standard pitch.
... the E0 and F#0 keys. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Pitch Control Pitch control makes it possible to match other instruments or recorded music. CLP-153S: To tune up (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultaneously. Pitch control is decreased by approximately 1.6 cents, up to a maximum of approximately a semitone. X Press any... range provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over a ±50-cent range in this range is pressed the pitch is useful for tuning the Clavinova to tune the Clavinova over a range of 50 cents above standard pitch.
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...independently adjusted by pressing the appropriate voice selector button while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows: [METRONOME] + [PIANO] [METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] [METRONOME] + [E. Sliding the control to turn the metronome off via the keyboard. 9 PIANO CHORD ORGAN The time signature of the ... lights to turn the metronome on the keyboard while holding the [METRONOME] button. PIANO TONE E. The Metronome & Tempo Control The CLP-152S/153S built-in two ways: METRONOME s Use the panel [TEMPO] control to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. METRONOME q Metronome Volume...
...independently adjusted by pressing the appropriate voice selector button while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows: [METRONOME] + [PIANO] [METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] [METRONOME] + [E. Sliding the control to turn the metronome off via the keyboard. 9 PIANO CHORD ORGAN The time signature of the ... lights to turn the metronome on the keyboard while holding the [METRONOME] button. PIANO TONE E. The Metronome & Tempo Control The CLP-152S/153S built-in two ways: METRONOME s Use the panel [TEMPO] control to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. METRONOME q Metronome Volume...
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Using the Recorder The CLP-152S/153S recorder lets you record what you play it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the record ready mode and register the changes. The ... tempo controls. If you want to flash when recorder memory is almost full, and recording will light. This is finished by the CLP-152S/153S. X Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO CHORD ORGAN Before actually beginning to exit from the listener's perspective. C Start Recording VStop Recording RECORDER PLAY REC Recording will...
Using the Recorder The CLP-152S/153S recorder lets you record what you play it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the record ready mode and register the changes. The ... tempo controls. If you want to flash when recorder memory is almost full, and recording will light. This is finished by the CLP-152S/153S. X Make All Settings Necessary Initial CLAVINOVA HARPSI- PIANO CHORD ORGAN Before actually beginning to exit from the listener's perspective. C Start Recording VStop Recording RECORDER PLAY REC Recording will...
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...when a MIDI program change number is available with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will respond in precise detail. The Clavinova will respond precisely to notes played on the original transmitting keyboard. MIDI can cause data errors. Never use a high-quality MIDI cable...the MIDI velocity value). Note and velocity data is that allows it to be selected on the keyboard. Program Change Numbers The CLP-152S/153S transmits a MIDI program change data. See "Program Change ON/OFF" on page 14 for information on turning program change number reception...
...when a MIDI program change number is available with no keyboard), the second keyboard or tone generator will respond in precise detail. The Clavinova will respond precisely to notes played on the original transmitting keyboard. MIDI can cause data errors. Never use a high-quality MIDI cable...the MIDI velocity value). Note and velocity data is that allows it to be selected on the keyboard. Program Change Numbers The CLP-152S/153S transmits a MIDI program change data. See "Program Change ON/OFF" on page 14 for information on turning program change number reception...
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...not necessary to match the receive channel of the transmitting device (except when receiving mode messages). Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. For example, a single MIDI sequence recorder ... 1. q MIDI Transmit Transpose MIDI/ TRANSPOSE F#5 C6 F#6 -6 -4 -2 1 3 6 -5 -3 -1 0 2 4 5 CLP-152S MIDI/ TRANSPOSE F#5 C6 F#6 -6 -4 -2 1 3 6 -5 -3 -1 0 2 4 5 CLP-153S This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the Clavinova to be transposed up or down in semitone increments by the sequence recorder, while the second instrument or...
...not necessary to match the receive channel of the transmitting device (except when receiving mode messages). Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels Z Press and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. For example, a single MIDI sequence recorder ... 1. q MIDI Transmit Transpose MIDI/ TRANSPOSE F#5 C6 F#6 -6 -4 -2 1 3 6 -5 -3 -1 0 2 4 5 CLP-152S MIDI/ TRANSPOSE F#5 C6 F#6 -6 -4 -2 1 3 6 -5 -3 -1 0 2 4 5 CLP-153S This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the Clavinova to be transposed up or down in semitone increments by the sequence recorder, while the second instrument or...
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...Clavinova...Clavinova voice to MIDI program change reception/transmission OFF. The Clavinova will respond to be selected on the keyboard. PIAN MIDI/ TRANSPOSE CLAVINOVA TONE = Program Change OFF CLAVINOVA...fact that the Clavinova keyboard does not...CLAVINOVA TONE LED is lit when the [CLAVINOVA...normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls...CLAVINOVA PIANO TONE E. X Press the [PIANO] voice selector. q Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will normally also send a MIDI program change numbers. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is not lit when the [CLAVINOVA... the Clavinova without ...
...Clavinova...Clavinova voice to MIDI program change reception/transmission OFF. The Clavinova will respond to be selected on the keyboard. PIAN MIDI/ TRANSPOSE CLAVINOVA TONE = Program Change OFF CLAVINOVA...fact that the Clavinova keyboard does not...CLAVINOVA TONE LED is lit when the [CLAVINOVA...normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls...CLAVINOVA PIANO TONE E. X Press the [PIANO] voice selector. q Program Change ON/OFF Normally the Clavinova will normally also send a MIDI program change numbers. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is not lit when the [CLAVINOVA... the Clavinova without ...
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...is pressed, you have turned the Multi-Timbre mode OFF. q The Multi-Timbre Mode OVA HARPSI- X Press the [HARPSICHORD] voice selector. The Clavinova also transmits MIDI control change information when one of its pedals are operated. PIANO CHORD OR MIDI/ TRANSPOSE E. X Press the [E. If the ... by control change data received from the controlling device. PIANO = Control Change OFF E. PIANO] voice selector is a special mode in which the Clavinova voices can be activated as follows: Z Hold down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. E. PIANO LED is lit when the [E. C Release the ...
...is pressed, you have turned the Multi-Timbre mode OFF. q The Multi-Timbre Mode OVA HARPSI- X Press the [HARPSICHORD] voice selector. The Clavinova also transmits MIDI control change information when one of its pedals are operated. PIANO CHORD OR MIDI/ TRANSPOSE E. X Press the [E. If the ... by control change data received from the controlling device. PIANO = Control Change OFF E. PIANO] voice selector is a special mode in which the Clavinova voices can be activated as follows: Z Hold down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. E. PIANO LED is lit when the [E. C Release the ...
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... right hand while playing a synthesizer bass line or string section with the left hand. Notes played on the right-hand section are transmitted via the Clavinova MIDI OUT connector on or when the recorder is in operation. 16 The ORGAN LED will light continuously. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button.... to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left-hand section of the keyboard plays the external keyboard or tone generator. In this mode the right-hand section of the keyboard is used to play a second MIDI keyboard or tone generator such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra ...
... right hand while playing a synthesizer bass line or string section with the left hand. Notes played on the right-hand section are transmitted via the Clavinova MIDI OUT connector on or when the recorder is in operation. 16 The ORGAN LED will light continuously. C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button.... to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left-hand section of the keyboard plays the external keyboard or tone generator. In this mode the right-hand section of the keyboard is used to play a second MIDI keyboard or tone generator such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra ...
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Interference Appears On Radio or TV Sets Located Near the Clavinova The Clavinova contains digital circuitry which is fed by the same AC mains line as your Clavinova. 4. The solution is faulty. 1. KC-763 (CLP-152S) / KC-883 (CLP-153S) Key Cover A convenient way to keep your Yamaha Clavinova. Troubleshooting If you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please...
Interference Appears On Radio or TV Sets Located Near the Clavinova The Clavinova contains digital circuitry which is fed by the same AC mains line as your Clavinova. 4. The solution is faulty. 1. KC-763 (CLP-152S) / KC-883 (CLP-153S) Key Cover A convenient way to keep your Yamaha Clavinova. Troubleshooting If you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please...
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... -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xx] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [cc] -> [vv] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID xx : 38H (CLP-152S ID), 38H (CLP-153S ID) 11H : Clavinova special control 0nH : Control MIDI change (Transmit: n=control channel number) (Receive: any channel OK) ccH : Absolute tempo low byte ddH...] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xx] -> [11H] -> [1nH] -> [cc] -> [dd] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID xx : 38H (CLP-152S ID), 38H (CLP-153S ID) 11H : Clavinova special control 1nH : Control MIDI change + channel number cc : Control number vv : Value cc Control 08H Dual Balance 1BH Metronome...
... -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xx] -> [11H] -> [0nH] -> [cc] -> [vv] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID xx : 38H (CLP-152S ID), 38H (CLP-153S ID) 11H : Clavinova special control 0nH : Control MIDI change (Transmit: n=control channel number) (Receive: any channel OK) ccH : Absolute tempo low byte ddH...] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [xx] -> [11H] -> [1nH] -> [cc] -> [dd] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID xx : 38H (CLP-152S ID), 38H (CLP-153S ID) 11H : Clavinova special control 1nH : Control MIDI change + channel number cc : Control number vv : Value cc Control 08H Dual Balance 1BH Metronome...