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... NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by the manufacturer's warranty, and are not covered by an independent safety testing laboratory in its useful life is approximately five years. DO NOT modify this page. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of...
... NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested and approved by the manufacturer's warranty, and are not covered by an independent safety testing laboratory in its useful life is approximately five years. DO NOT modify this page. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as a permanent record of...
Owner's Manual
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... ; Some electronic products utilize external power sup- Care should be serviced by Yamaha. 5. uct, basic precautions should be disconnected from the outlet when electronic products are manufactured specifically for a 25' cord (or less) is required. 7. Electrical/electronic products should always be left unused for use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for the supply voltage in the Special Message Section of time. For...
... ; Some electronic products utilize external power sup- Care should be serviced by Yamaha. 5. uct, basic precautions should be disconnected from the outlet when electronic products are manufactured specifically for a 25' cord (or less) is required. 7. Electrical/electronic products should always be left unused for use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for the supply voltage in the Special Message Section of time. For...
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... sound for the piano voice, simulates the string and sound- q Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice. A neutral cleanser may be played simultaneously. Con- q Name Plate Location The CLP-153SG name plate is away from di- q Yamaha's AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic voices. standing playability. q Dual play on the keyboard (up to approximately 4,200 notes). rect sunlight, excessive humidity or heat. 2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use...
... sound for the piano voice, simulates the string and sound- q Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice. A neutral cleanser may be played simultaneously. Con- q Name Plate Location The CLP-153SG name plate is away from di- q Yamaha's AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic voices. standing playability. q Dual play on the keyboard (up to approximately 4,200 notes). rect sunlight, excessive humidity or heat. 2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use...
Owner's Manual
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... Forward Playback 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 Control Change ON/OFF 17 q The Multi-Timbre Mode 17 q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode ....... 18 q Bulk Data Dump 18 Factory Preset Recall 19 Troubleshooting 19 Options & Expander Modules 19 Keyboard Stand Assembly i MIDI Data Format v Specifications v MIDI Implementation Chart vi 1
... Forward Playback 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 Control Change ON/OFF 17 q The Multi-Timbre Mode 17 q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode ....... 18 q Bulk Data Dump 18 Factory Preset Recall 19 Troubleshooting 19 Options & Expander Modules 19 Keyboard Stand Assembly i MIDI Data Format v Specifications v MIDI Implementation Chart vi 1
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...] control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by using the [METRONOME] button and the CLP-153SG keyboard as the playback tempo of the metronome sound. PIANO CHORD ORGAN 6 8 DEMO MIDI/ TRANSPOSE 9 TEMPO 32 120 280 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC METRONOME RECORDER PLAY REC CLAVINOVA HARPSI- The [TEMPO] control, above, is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 4). 3 [TEMPO] Control This control adjusts the tempo of about anything you record and play on the keyboard - The CLP-153SG also has a DUAL mode in which voice is initially turned ON...
...] control adjusts the volume (level) of sound produced by using the [METRONOME] button and the CLP-153SG keyboard as the playback tempo of the metronome sound. PIANO CHORD ORGAN 6 8 DEMO MIDI/ TRANSPOSE 9 TEMPO 32 120 280 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX REVERB ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 COSMIC METRONOME RECORDER PLAY REC CLAVINOVA HARPSI- The [TEMPO] control, above, is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 4). 3 [TEMPO] Control This control adjusts the tempo of about anything you record and play on the keyboard - The CLP-153SG also has a DUAL mode in which voice is initially turned ON...
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... details refer to "TRANSPOSITION" on page 9, "TOUCH SENSITIVITY" on page 8, and "MIDI FUNCTIONS" on page 14, respectively. 0 Pedals The CLP-153SG's soft/sostenuto (left) and damper (right) pedals provide a range of the music stand, then flip down ) and MIDI functions. See page 9 for details. 9 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to the pedal functions on an acoustic piano. The music stand can be using sheet music with the corresponding recesses.
... details refer to "TRANSPOSITION" on page 9, "TOUCH SENSITIVITY" on page 8, and "MIDI FUNCTIONS" on page 14, respectively. 0 Pedals The CLP-153SG's soft/sostenuto (left) and damper (right) pedals provide a range of the music stand, then flip down ) and MIDI functions. See page 9 for details. 9 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to the Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function (to the pedal functions on an acoustic piano. The music stand can be using sheet music with the corresponding recesses.
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... receives MIDI data from the external tone generator module are connected to the AUX IN L and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be used to control the Clavinova. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CLP-153SG features a high-performance stereo amplifier delivering 20 watts per channel to the AUX IN jacks, either of 16-cm speaker units. NOTE • The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to a pair of the PHONES jacks. 4 When a plug is plugged into the L/L+R jack...
... receives MIDI data from the external tone generator module are connected to the AUX IN L and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be used to control the Clavinova. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CLP-153SG features a high-performance stereo amplifier delivering 20 watts per channel to the AUX IN jacks, either of 16-cm speaker units. NOTE • The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to a pair of the PHONES jacks. 4 When a plug is plugged into the L/L+R jack...
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...with the selected tune. Selecting & Playing Voices ZTurn Power On POWER XSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX After making sure that is currently playing. When the power is original (© 1995 by J. CSelect a Voice CLAVINOVA PIANO TONE E. VPlay BAdd Reverb As Required The Clavinova offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of the voice selectors. PIANO TONE E. PIANO CHORD ORGAN CSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX Press one of notes played can select and play mode. The demo tunes will play the keys. Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to...
...with the selected tune. Selecting & Playing Voices ZTurn Power On POWER XSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX After making sure that is currently playing. When the power is original (© 1995 by J. CSelect a Voice CLAVINOVA PIANO TONE E. VPlay BAdd Reverb As Required The Clavinova offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre of the voice selectors. PIANO TONE E. PIANO CHORD ORGAN CSet the Volume MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX Press one of notes played can select and play mode. The demo tunes will play the keys. Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to...
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... (No indicator lit All notes are selected by 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] and [REVERB] button to the desired setting lights. If this setting is not memorized as described above, it is retained in memory for voices which normally have no matter how hard the keyboard is turned off . 8 MEDIUM (HALL 1 indicator...
... (No indicator lit All notes are selected by 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] and [REVERB] button to the desired setting lights. If this setting is not memorized as described above, it is retained in memory for voices which normally have no matter how hard the keyboard is turned off . 8 MEDIUM (HALL 1 indicator...
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... notes played have a long sustain. The Pedals The CLP-153SG has two foot pedals that simulates the ring of the strings and the sound board of an acoustic piano. Pressing the soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the Clavinova sound one octave higher and lower, respectively. 9 Damper pedal Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to soft pedal operation at any sustained notes. "Transposing" the pitch of transposition.* C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button...
... notes played have a long sustain. The Pedals The CLP-153SG has two foot pedals that simulates the ring of the strings and the sound board of an acoustic piano. Pressing the soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of the Clavinova sound one octave higher and lower, respectively. 9 Damper pedal Transposition The Clavinova's TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to soft pedal operation at any sustained notes. "Transposing" the pitch of transposition.* C Release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button...
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... to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. q Metronome Time Signature METRONOME CLAVINOVA PIANO TONE E. The Metronome & Tempo Control The CLP-153SG built-in two ways: METRONOME s Use the panel [TEMPO] control to set by using the Recorder feature, described below. PIANO] [METRONOME] + [HARPSICHORD] [METRONOME] + [ORGAN] No accent (default) 2 time 3 time 4 time 6 time Tempo Control TEMPO 32 120 280 The tempo of the metronome sound can be controlled in metronome is turned on the keyboard while holding the [METRONOME] button. METRONOME q Metronome Volume TEMPO 32 120 280...
... to 280 quarter-note beats per minute. q Metronome Time Signature METRONOME CLAVINOVA PIANO TONE E. The Metronome & Tempo Control The CLP-153SG built-in two ways: METRONOME s Use the panel [TEMPO] control to set by using the Recorder feature, described below. PIANO] [METRONOME] + [HARPSICHORD] [METRONOME] + [ORGAN] No accent (default) 2 time 3 time 4 time 6 time Tempo Control TEMPO 32 120 280 The tempo of the metronome sound can be controlled in metronome is turned on the keyboard while holding the [METRONOME] button. METRONOME q Metronome Volume TEMPO 32 120 280...
Owner's Manual
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... to any keyboard study program, since it back. The recorder actually records the following data: q Notes played q Voice selection q Dual mode voices q Dual balance q Damper pedal q Left pedal q Tempo (Initial setting only.) q Reverb type q Reverb depth Recording Z Engage Mode the Record Ready RECORDER PLAY REC Press the RECORDER [REC] button to set the volume and tempo controls. You might also want to record with the metronome while recording, but the metronome sound will stop recording. 12 PIANO TONE E. C Start Recording VStop Recording RECORDER PLAY REC...
... to any keyboard study program, since it back. The recorder actually records the following data: q Notes played q Voice selection q Dual mode voices q Dual balance q Damper pedal q Left pedal q Tempo (Initial setting only.) q Reverb type q Reverb depth Recording Z Engage Mode the Record Ready RECORDER PLAY REC Press the RECORDER [REC] button to set the volume and tempo controls. You might also want to record with the metronome while recording, but the metronome sound will stop recording. 12 PIANO TONE E. C Start Recording VStop Recording RECORDER PLAY REC...
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... external MIDI storage device such as the Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit by the CLP-153SG. q Changing the Initial Settings q Erasing the Recorded Data The initial voice (including dual mode), damper pedal, soft pedal, and tempo settings made in step 2 of the recording procedure are actually recorded by using the [MASTER VOLUME] and [TEMPO] controls, respectively. • If the metronome is possible to locate a specific point in memory for longer periods, turn the power on the keyboard, either...
... external MIDI storage device such as the Yamaha DOU10 Disk Orchestra Unit by the CLP-153SG. q Changing the Initial Settings q Erasing the Recorded Data The initial voice (including dual mode), damper pedal, soft pedal, and tempo settings made in step 2 of the recording procedure are actually recorded by using the [MASTER VOLUME] and [TEMPO] controls, respectively. • If the metronome is possible to locate a specific point in memory for longer periods, turn the power on the keyboard, either...
Owner's Manual
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... the receiving keyboard or tone generator to play " the corresponding note(s) whenever note and velocity data is received. If the receiving device is a tone generator or another . See "Control Change ON/OFF" on page 17 for MIDI sequence recording. Never use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI OUT to MIDI IN terminals. MIDI can cause data errors. The CLP-153SG offers a number of MIDI functions that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one of MIDI instruments and...
... the receiving keyboard or tone generator to play " the corresponding note(s) whenever note and velocity data is received. If the receiving device is a tone generator or another . See "Control Change ON/OFF" on page 17 for MIDI sequence recording. Never use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI OUT to MIDI IN terminals. MIDI can cause data errors. The CLP-153SG offers a number of MIDI functions that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one of MIDI instruments and...
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... 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 "play " two completely different parts on the keyboard are used to set the MIDI transmit channel, and keys C4 through D#5 are used to turn the OMNI mode OFF and set the MIDI transmit transpose function as shown in the illustration to "play " two different instruments or tone generators. The pitch of the transmitting device (except when receiving mode messages). NOTE •...
... 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 "play " two completely different parts on the keyboard are used to set the MIDI transmit channel, and keys C4 through D#5 are used to turn the OMNI mode OFF and set the MIDI transmit transpose function as shown in the illustration to "play " two different instruments or tone generators. The pitch of the transmitting device (except when receiving mode messages). NOTE •...
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...external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly numbered Clavinova voice to be turned OFF when recording using the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit with the Clavinova, for example, Local Control should be selected. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is lit when the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector is pressed, you have turned local control ON. MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Multi-Timbre Mode MIDI Split & Left Local OFF CLP-153SG Voice Selector [PIANO] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. At the same time, the internal tone...
...external keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly numbered Clavinova voice to be turned OFF when recording using the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit with the Clavinova, for example, Local Control should be selected. If the CLAVINOVA TONE LED is lit when the [CLAVINOVA TONE] voice selector is pressed, you have turned local control ON. MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function Local Control ON/OFF Program Change ON/OFF Control Change ON/OFF Multi-Timbre Mode MIDI Split & Left Local OFF CLP-153SG Voice Selector [PIANO] [CLAVINOVA TONE] [E. At the same time, the internal tone...
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... [PLAY] button. q Bulk Data Dump RECORDER PLAY REC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE This function is used to transmit all data stored in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. If a new split point is selected it remains active until the power is turned OFF or a different split point is turned ON the default split point key - MIDI Functions q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode In the MIDI split mode one section of the Clavinova keyboard is used to play a Clavinova voice...
... [PLAY] button. q Bulk Data Dump RECORDER PLAY REC MIDI/ TRANSPOSE This function is used to transmit all data stored in the Recorder memory to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit. If a new split point is selected it remains active until the power is turned OFF or a different split point is turned ON the default split point key - MIDI Functions q The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode In the MIDI split mode one section of the Clavinova keyboard is used to play a Clavinova voice...
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... MIDI, and Standard MIDI File disk playback capability. 19 q Expander Module DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit A range of the Clavinova volume control to a stereo system or instrument amplifier and the sound is a high-power transmitter in your vicinity. Factory Preset Recall POWER C7 All dual mode, reverb, touch sensitivity, and pitch control settings can be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your Clavinova is faulty. 1. The solution is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected...
... MIDI, and Standard MIDI File disk playback capability. 19 q Expander Module DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit A range of the Clavinova volume control to a stereo system or instrument amplifier and the sound is a high-power transmitter in your vicinity. Factory Preset Recall POWER C7 All dual mode, reverb, touch sensitivity, and pitch control settings can be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your Clavinova is faulty. 1. The solution is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected...
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.../Especificaciones CLP-153SG KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) POLYPHONY VOICE SELECTORS REVERB 16 NOTES PIANO, CLAVINOVA TONE, E. receive channel = c+1; PIANO, HARPSHOCHORD, ORGAN ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, COSMIC TOUCH SENSITIVITY RECORDER PEDAL CONTROLS HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT, FIXED PLAY, REC SOFT/SOSTENUTO, DAMPER OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) MASTER VOLUME, TEMPO, METRONOME, DEMO, MIDI/TRANSPOSE PHONES x 2, AUX OUT R & L/L+R, AUX IN R & L, MIDI IN/OUT AUX OUT: Output impedance 600 Ω AUX IN: Input...
.../Especificaciones CLP-153SG KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) POLYPHONY VOICE SELECTORS REVERB 16 NOTES PIANO, CLAVINOVA TONE, E. receive channel = c+1; PIANO, HARPSHOCHORD, ORGAN ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, COSMIC TOUCH SENSITIVITY RECORDER PEDAL CONTROLS HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT, FIXED PLAY, REC SOFT/SOSTENUTO, DAMPER OTHER CONTROLS JACKS/CONNECTORS INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL/IMPEDANCE MAIN AMPLIFIERS SPEAKERS DIMENTIONS (W x D x H) MASTER VOLUME, TEMPO, METRONOME, DEMO, MIDI/TRANSPOSE PHONES x 2, AUX OUT R & L/L+R, AUX IN R & L, MIDI IN/OUT AUX OUT: Output impedance 600 Ω AUX IN: Input...
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... 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Cable/s supplied with the letter L or coloured RED. The wires in this product MUST be connected to products distributed by the interference. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be used according to eliminate the problem by using one of the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN...
... 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Cable/s supplied with the letter L or coloured RED. The wires in this product MUST be connected to products distributed by the interference. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be used according to eliminate the problem by using one of the following code: BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN...