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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-121S Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Yamaha CLP-121S: Owners Manual

Summary of Clavinova CLP-121S

  • Page 1

    1 español manual de instrucciones páginas 44— 57 english owner’s manual page 2 — 15 deutsch bedienungsanleitung seite 16 — 29 français mode d’emploi pages 30 — 43 clp-121s.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2 introduction thank you for choosing a yamaha clp-121s clavinova. Your clavinova is a fine musical in- strument that employs advanced yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your clavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure. ● yamaha’s awm (advanced wave memory) tone generator syst...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents the control panel .......................................................................... 4 connections .................................................................................... 6 selecting & playing voices .......................................................... 7 ■ playi...

  • Page 4: The Control Panel

    4 the control panel 3 [midi/transpose] button the [midi/transpose] button allows access to the clavinova’s transpose function (to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down) and midi func- tions. For details refer to “transposition” on page 9, and “midi functions” on page 10, respec- tively. ...

  • Page 5

    5 if you will be using sheet music with your clavinova, raise the music stand built into its top panel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand, then flip down the music stand braces and engage them with the corresponding recesses. The music stand can be lowered after slightly lift- ing it and fo...

  • Page 6: Connections

    6 connections 2 aux out r and l/l+r jacks aux. Out l/l+r r stereo system these jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator module such as the yamaha dom-30 disk orchestra module. The stereo outputs from the exter- nal tone generator module are connected to the optional in l and r jack...

  • Page 7: Selecting & Playing Voices

    7 z turn power on after making sure that the clavinova’s ac plug is properly inserted into a convenient ac wall outlet, press the [power] switch located to the left of the keyboard to turn the power on. When the power is turned on, the [piano] voice selector led will light (the piano voice is automa...

  • Page 8: The Dual Mode

    8 the dual mode the dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the key- board. To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voice selector while holding another). The voice indicators of both selected voices w...

  • Page 9: Pitch Control

    9 pitch control ● tuning up z to tune up (raise pitch), hold the e0 and f0 keys simultaneously. X press any key between c3 and b3. Each time a key in this range is pressed the pitch is increased by approximately 1.6 cents, up to a maxi- mum of 50 cents above standard pitch. C release the e0 and f0 k...

  • Page 10: Midi Functions

    10 dom-30 midi cable midi in midi out drc-20 data being recorded playback data midi in midi in midi out midi out ● a brief introduction to midi midi, the musical instrument digital interface, is a world-standard com- munication interface that allows midi-compatible musical instruments and equipment ...

  • Page 11

    11 drc-20 tone generator midi in midi in midi out midi thru ● midi transmit & receive channel selection the midi system allows transmission and reception of midi data on 16 different channels. Multiple channels have been implemented to allow se- lective control of certain instruments or devices conn...

  • Page 12: Midi Functions

    12 midi functions other midi functions the midi functions listed to the right are engaged by holding down the [midi/transpose] button and press- ing the corresponding voice selector. Full details are given in the following pages. Function clp-121s voice selector local control on/off [piano] program ...

  • Page 13

    13 drc-20 midi in midi in midi out midi out normally the clavinova will respond to midi control change data received from an external midi device or keyboard, causing the selected clavinova voice to be affected by pedal and other “control” settings received from the controlling device. The clavinova...

  • Page 14: Midi Functions

    14 dom-30 line out r l optional in l r midi out midi in midi functions in the midi split mode one section of the clavinova keyboard is used to play a clavinova voice in the normal way, while the remaining section is used to play a second midi keyboard or tone generator such as the yamaha dom-30 disk...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    15 1. No sound when the power is turned on ● options bc-7 bench a comfortable bench styled to match your yamaha clavinova. Hpe-6 stereo headphones high-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. Kc-763 key cover a convenient way to keep your keyboard clean and dust-free. Is...

  • Page 16: Keyboard Stand Assembly

    58 1 2 keyboard stand assembly note: we do not recommend attempting to assemble the clavinova alone. The job can be easily accomplished, how- ever, with only two people. Z open the box and remove all the parts. On opening the box you should find the parts shown in the illustration to the above. Chec...

  • Page 17

    59 3 4 assemblage du support de clavier remarque: nous ne vous conseillons pas d’essayer d’assembler le clavinova seul. Toutefois, ce travail peut être facilement exécuté par deux personnes. Z ouvrez le carton et retirez toutes les pièces les pièces indiquées sur l’illustration devraient toutes se t...

  • Page 18

    60 5 b install the main unit (a). Place the main unit on the side panels (d) with the screws on its bottom panel (toward the rear of the main unit) just behind the grooves in the bracket located at the top of the side panels (d), then slide the keyboard forward until it stops. Watch your fingers whe...

  • Page 19

    61 6 7 b posez le clavier (a) placez le clavier sur les panneaux latéraux (d), avec les vis de son panneau inférieur (situées vers l’arrière du cla- vier) placées immédiatement derrière les rainures des ferrures situées à la partie supérieure des panneaux latéraux (d), puis faites glisser le clavier...

  • Page 20

    62 si vous êtes très familier avec l’interface midi ou si vous utilisez un ordinateur pour commander votre matériel de musique au moyen de messages midi générés par ordinateur, les données suivantes vous seront utiles et vous aideront à commander le clavinova. Si usted está ya familiarizado con midi...

  • Page 21: Special Message Section

    63 92-469 1 environmental issues: yamaha strives to pro- duce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want yo...

  • Page 22: 10.

    64 warning- when using any electrical or electronic prod- uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These pre- cautions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Read all safety instructions, installation instructions, special message section items, and any assembly instructions fou...

  • Page 23: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    66 fcc information (u.S.A.) 1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets fcc requirements. Modifica- tions not expressly approved by yamaha may void your authority, granted by the fcc, to use the product. ...