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...Format, etc. • The models CLP-170/150 will be referred to as the CLP/Clavinova in this section as a PDF file (in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system (the manual is strictry ...incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site (English only): Yamaha Manual Library: http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ CLP-170/150 5 All other reference material. In the "Application Index" section on...
...Format, etc. • The models CLP-170/150 will be referred to as the CLP/Clavinova in this section as a PDF file (in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with your Clavinova and a personal computer and how to set up a Clavinova-Computer system (the manual is strictry ...incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in English) at the following Internet address: Clavinova Web site (English only): Yamaha Manual Library: http://www.yamahaclavinova.com/ http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ CLP-170/150 5 All other reference material. In the "Application Index" section on...
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......5 Table of contents ...6 Application Index ...10 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk (CLP-170 12 Maintenance ...13 Included Accessories ...13 Features ...14 Before Using the Clavinova...16 About the key cover ...16 About the music rest ...16 About the music braces...16 Turning the... power on...17 Adjusting the display contrast ...18 Setting the volume ...18 Using headphones...18 Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment (CLP-170 18 Basic Operation...
......5 Table of contents ...6 Application Index ...10 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disk (CLP-170 12 Maintenance ...13 Included Accessories ...13 Features ...14 Before Using the Clavinova...16 About the key cover ...16 About the music rest ...16 About the music braces...16 Turning the... power on...17 Adjusting the display contrast ...18 Setting the volume ...18 Using headphones...18 Performing the iAFC automatic adjustment (CLP-170 18 Basic Operation...
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......46 Basic file operation...47 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 48 Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk] (CLP-170 49 Deletes a song from the Clavinova's save memory or (CLP-170 only) from a floppy disk...[DeleteSong 50 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...51 Copying data from one floppy disk...
......46 Basic file operation...47 Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory 48 Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk] (CLP-170 49 Deletes a song from the Clavinova's save memory or (CLP-170 only) from a floppy disk...[DeleteSong 50 Renaming a song...[RenameSong] ...51 Copying data from one floppy disk...
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... [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 60 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 61 Assembling Assemble/disassemble the Clavinova CLP-150: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 112 CLP-170: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 115 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 10 "Features" on page 14 Returning to the main screen EXIT...
... [R], [L/L+R] jacks" on page 60 Connecting a computer Connecting a personal computer" on page 61 Assembling Assemble/disassemble the Clavinova CLP-150: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 112 CLP-170: Keyboard Stand Assembly" on page 115 Quick solution What the Clavinova offers Application Index" on page 10 "Features" on page 14 Returning to the main screen EXIT...
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...] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head • Clean the read and write errors. • To maintain... disk back into the disk drive. Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk (CLP-170) Precautions Be sure to the disk drive or floppy disks. Carefully insert the ...disk into the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that can damage the disk and possibly the disk drive. Other objects may cause ...
...] (P53), [DeleteSong] (P53), [RenameSong] (P54), [CopyDisk] (P55), or [FormatDisk] (P56) operation), the Clavinova displays [Executing]. Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head • Clean the read and write errors. • To maintain... disk back into the disk drive. Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk (CLP-170) Precautions Be sure to the disk drive or floppy disks. Carefully insert the ...disk into the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in optimum working order Yamaha recommends that can damage the disk and possibly the disk drive. Other objects may cause ...
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... the instrument to a different location, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 86) Included Accessories "50 greats for cleaning. TIP The CLP-170 features an iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) effect. It always stays perfectly in tune. CAUTION Do not use the Copy Disk...tab open (protect position) Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be tuned. This gives you move the Clavinova to excessive vibration or shock. write-protect tab open ). • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that its side. Transporting If you a backup if...
... the instrument to a different location, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 86) Included Accessories "50 greats for cleaning. TIP The CLP-170 features an iAFC (Instrumental Active Field Control) effect. It always stays perfectly in tune. CAUTION Do not use the Copy Disk...tab open (protect position) Maintenance Clean the instrument using the Clavinova, be tuned. This gives you move the Clavinova to excessive vibration or shock. write-protect tab open ). • Data backup • For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that its side. Transporting If you a backup if...
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... GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD E.CLAVICHORD VIBRAPHONE GUITAR VOICE SETTING SPLIT CHURCH JAZZ SYNTH. Features The Yamaha CLP-170/150 Clavinova features rich sounds produced by Yamaha's proprietary "AWM dynamic stereo sampling" tone generator system, a "Graded Hammer" keyboard (CLP-150) that varies the key weight according to the key range, and a "GH3" keyboard...
... GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD E.CLAVICHORD VIBRAPHONE GUITAR VOICE SETTING SPLIT CHURCH JAZZ SYNTH. Features The Yamaha CLP-170/150 Clavinova features rich sounds produced by Yamaha's proprietary "AWM dynamic stereo sampling" tone generator system, a "Graded Hammer" keyboard (CLP-150) that varies the key weight according to the key range, and a "GH3" keyboard...
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... SETTING] This lets you make other detailed settings for iAFC. (page 85) at least 10 cm away from the Clavinova, similar to the pitch. (page 91) CLP-170/150 15 You can also combine two sounds and use them together. (page 28) [CONTRAST] Adjust the brightness of the display using... these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play ...
... SETTING] This lets you make other detailed settings for iAFC. (page 85) at least 10 cm away from the Clavinova, similar to the pitch. (page 91) CLP-170/150 15 You can also combine two sounds and use them together. (page 28) [CONTRAST] Adjust the brightness of the display using... these songs, practice using a convenient practice function, play back Clavinova music data (sold in music stores), and record and play ...
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... closed. Gently lower the music rest backward until it will go . 2. CAUTION Do not try to use the music rest in place. Before Using the Clavinova About the key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it rests on the metal supports. Do not...-raised position. Be careful to the instrument. About the music braces These braces are for holding the pages of the key cover. To close 16 CLP-170/150 Be careful to remove. About the music rest To raise the music rest: 1. Flip down . To lower the music rest: 1. When lowering the...
... closed. Gently lower the music rest backward until it will go . 2. CAUTION Do not try to use the music rest in place. Before Using the Clavinova About the key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it rests on the metal supports. Do not...-raised position. Be careful to the instrument. About the music braces These braces are for holding the pages of the key cover. To close 16 CLP-170/150 Be careful to remove. About the music rest To raise the music rest: 1. Flip down . To lower the music rest: 1. When lowering the...
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... of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on the wall. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-170/150 may be different depending on the country in your Yamaha dealer. If the supplied cord is set for the AC voltage supplied... your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-170/150. A B NO YES C D When you close the key cover Power indicator without turning the power off . First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the keyboard lights...
... of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on the wall. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the CLP-170/150 may be different depending on the country in your Yamaha dealer. If the supplied cord is set for the AC voltage supplied... your area.) Do NOT modify the plug provided with the CLP-170/150. A B NO YES C D When you close the key cover Power indicator without turning the power off . First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector on the Clavinova, then plug the other end of the keyboard lights...
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...Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to actually produce sound while you can hang the headphones on the TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. Doing so may be damaged. This produces sound from the speaker located on the hanger. Play the keyboard to one pair of...hanger may cause hearing loss. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to take full advantage of iAFC, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 86) 18 CLP-170/150 A CONTRAST B TERMINOLOGY NO YES ...
...Using headphones Connect a pair of headphones to actually produce sound while you can hang the headphones on the TIP Optional headphones HPE-160 Yamaha headphones. Doing so may be damaged. This produces sound from the speaker located on the hanger. Play the keyboard to one pair of...hanger may cause hearing loss. Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob located to take full advantage of iAFC, perform the automatic adjustment. (page 86) 18 CLP-170/150 A CONTRAST B TERMINOLOGY NO YES ...
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... Field Control) (CLP-170) This is a sound map format supported by Clavinovas and many other Yamaha MIDI instruments. Part Names Connectors V [AUX PEDAL P59 Z [USB P59 W MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU P59 [ AUX IN P60 X HOST SELECT P59 \ AUX OUT P60 Y [TO HOST P59 CLP-170 \ LEVEL FIXED CLP-150 [ IN ... to the default screen (the screen that uses a multi-channel speaker system to the unit. XG Format XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that any manufacturer. forming to select the contents disNO YES played on any GM-compatible tone generator...
... Field Control) (CLP-170) This is a sound map format supported by Clavinovas and many other Yamaha MIDI instruments. Part Names Connectors V [AUX PEDAL P59 Z [USB P59 W MIDI [IN] [OUT] [THRU P59 [ AUX IN P60 X HOST SELECT P59 \ AUX OUT P60 Y [TO HOST P59 CLP-170 \ LEVEL FIXED CLP-150 [ IN ... to the default screen (the screen that uses a multi-channel speaker system to the unit. XG Format XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which guarantees that any manufacturer. forming to select the contents disNO YES played on any GM-compatible tone generator...
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... Demonstration Tunes For each voice group, the Clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the...are short rearranged excerpts the original compositions. In demo mode, you can play back demonstration tunes. 22 CLP-170/150 TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is a status under which you can execute a certain function....PIANO1 HARPSICHORD Tunes Consolation No.3 Gavotte Composer F.Liszt J.S.Bach The demonstration pieces listed above are original (©2002 Yamaha Corporation). 1 4 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE DEMO TRACK TRACK EXTRA METRONOME 1 2 TRACKS FILE...
... Demonstration Tunes For each voice group, the Clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the...are short rearranged excerpts the original compositions. In demo mode, you can play back demonstration tunes. 22 CLP-170/150 TERMINOLOGY Mode: A mode is a status under which you can execute a certain function....PIANO1 HARPSICHORD Tunes Consolation No.3 Gavotte Composer F.Liszt J.S.Bach The demonstration pieces listed above are original (©2002 Yamaha Corporation). 1 4 MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME SONG KEYBOARD SONG BALANCE DEMO TRACK TRACK EXTRA METRONOME 1 2 TRACKS FILE...
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... • [P-000: NewSong] is called a "Song." Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to P-050. You can also refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B NO YES C D TIP • You can also use them for practice (page 26). C D The song number appears on ...the keyboard. 24 CLP-170/150 You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. the number of 50 piano songs. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD...
... • [P-000: NewSong] is called a "Song." Press the SONG [START/STOP] button to P-050. You can also refer to 50 Piano Preset Songs The Clavinova provides performance data of measures A B NO YES C D TIP • You can also use them for practice (page 26). C D The song number appears on ...the keyboard. 24 CLP-170/150 You can play the keyboard along with the preset song playback. the number of 50 piano songs. WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD...
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... the song. Fast forward and rewind You can also pause playback by pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button. TIP If you have selected a disc song (CLP-170) and there is a voice select screen (page 28) that appears when you press the SONG SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons or C [-]/[+] buttons ...restart playback from the next song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. Playback stops when you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously. TIP You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons ...
... the song. Fast forward and rewind You can also pause playback by pressing the SONG [START/STOP] button. TIP If you have selected a disc song (CLP-170) and there is a voice select screen (page 28) that appears when you press the SONG SELECT [ ] [ ] buttons or C [-]/[+] buttons ...restart playback from the next song. • Press the SONG SELECT [ ] or the C [-] button while playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of the song. 4. Playback stops when you press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously. TIP You can use the D[-]/[+] buttons ...
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You can cause playback to begin at the same time 26 CLP-170/150 VIBRA- After you play the keyboard (Synchro Start). When you can play the keyboard, playback will begin when you select a song to practice, ... part is played by [TRACK 1] and the left - Hold down [TOP] and press SONG [START/STOP]. The SONG [START/STOP] indicator will blink, and the Clavinova will be cancelled. and right-hand parts on or off . 2. When you first select a song, both parts. Turn off . Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles...
You can cause playback to begin at the same time 26 CLP-170/150 VIBRA- After you play the keyboard (Synchro Start). When you can play the keyboard, playback will begin when you select a song to practice, ... part is played by [TRACK 1] and the left - Hold down [TOP] and press SONG [START/STOP]. The SONG [START/STOP] indicator will blink, and the Clavinova will be cancelled. and right-hand parts on or off . 2. When you first select a song, both parts. Turn off . Pressing the buttons repeatedly toggles...
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.... TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [TOP] button. Stop playback...
.... TIP Resetting the part playback Both parts are automatically turned ON whenever you press the button. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the Clavinova locates the top of a song, press the [TOP] button. Stop playback...
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...expressive control over voices and effects, and to "XG voice list" (the separate data list booklet). 28 CLP-170/150 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG... VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT AFC SETTING OTHER SETTING D VOICE EFFECT 1. Select a voice. TIP To learn characteristics of each voice group (page 22). TIP You can also switch between voices in the same group by Yamaha...
...expressive control over voices and effects, and to "XG voice list" (the separate data list booklet). 28 CLP-170/150 TERMINOLOGY Voice On the Clavinova, a voice means "tone" or "tonal color." WOOD ORGAN ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR PAD BASS E.BASS XG... VARIATION BRILLIANCE MELLOW BRIGHT AFC SETTING OTHER SETTING D VOICE EFFECT 1. Select a voice. TIP To learn characteristics of each voice group (page 22). TIP You can also switch between voices in the same group by Yamaha...
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...damper pedal here, the notes you play before you hold the pedal. All subsequent notes will sustain as long as you play have a longer sustain. CLP-170/150 29 TIP You can adjust the depth of the resonance produced by the pedals on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while... 93.) TIP If the damper pedal doesn't work, or notes are already playing when it is pressed. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left pedals can also be assigned to ON (see step 6 on ...
...damper pedal here, the notes you play before you hold the pedal. All subsequent notes will sustain as long as you play have a longer sustain. CLP-170/150 29 TIP You can adjust the depth of the resonance produced by the pedals on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while... 93.) TIP If the damper pedal doesn't work, or notes are already playing when it is pressed. Selecting and Playing Voices Using the pedals The Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left pedals can also be assigned to ON (see step 6 on ...
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... brighter as the number increases. TIP You can use D [-][+] to the sound. Under this case, lower the volume accordingly. 30 CLP-170/150 Selecting and Playing Voices Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS] The Effect function enables you select [Bright1], [Bright2...screen. Standard tone Bright1 Bright2 Bright3 Bright tone. TIP Normal setting = Normal TERMINOLOGY Normal setting: The "Normal setting" refers to the Clavinova. E.CLAVI- In this condition, if you first turn on the power to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you...
... brighter as the number increases. TIP You can use D [-][+] to the sound. Under this case, lower the volume accordingly. 30 CLP-170/150 Selecting and Playing Voices Adding variation to the sound [BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS] The Effect function enables you select [Bright1], [Bright2...screen. Standard tone Bright1 Bright2 Bright3 Bright tone. TIP Normal setting = Normal TERMINOLOGY Normal setting: The "Normal setting" refers to the Clavinova. E.CLAVI- In this condition, if you first turn on the power to the default setting (factory setting) obtained when you...