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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-150 Owner's Manual

Other manuals for Clavinova CLP-150: Reference Booklet, Software Installation Manual, Service Manual
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    Owner's manual important check your power supply make sure that your local ac mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the volt...

  • Page 2: Special Message Section

    Special message section product safety markings: yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on thi...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Clp-170/150 3 precautions please read carefully before proceeding * please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Warning always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire o...

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    4 clp-170/150 • before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually ra...

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    Clp-170/150 5 thank you for choosing the yamaha clavinova clp-170/150. In order to make the most of your clavinova’s performance potential and features, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference. About this owner’s manual and reference booklet this m...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    6 clp-170/150 table of contents introduction.......................................................... 2 precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 3 about this owner’s manual and reference book...

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    Table of contents clp-170/150 7 changing a voice or tempo after recording ........................................................................................................... 44 adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [song balance] ......................... 45 reco...

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    Table of contents 8 clp-170/150 setting the reverb depth [reverbsend]........................................................................................................................ 79 selecting the chorus type [chorus type].......................................................................

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    Table of contents clp-170/150 9 pitch bend range [pitchbendrange]............................................................................................................................ 94 switch the speaker on/off [speaker] ..........................................................................

  • Page 10: Application Index

    10 clp-170/150 application index use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Listening listening to demo songs...............................................“listening to the demonstration tunes” on page 22 “playing the 50 piano preset songs” on pag...

  • Page 11: Settings

    Application index clp-170/150 11 settings making detailed settings for recording and playback ............................................“detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting]” on page 73 making detailed settings for the metronome ......................................... “det...

  • Page 12: And Floppy Disk (Clp-170)

    12 clp-170/150 handling the floppy disk drive(fdd) and floppy disk (clp-170) precautions be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below. Compatible disk type 3.5" 2dd and 2hd type floppy disks can be used. Inserting/ejecting floppy disks to ...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Clp-170/150 13 handling the floppy disk drive(fdd) and floppy disk • to protect your data (write-protect tab): • to prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide the disk’s write-protect tab to the “protect” position (tab open). • data backup • for maximum data security yamaha recommends that ...

  • Page 14: Features

    14 clp-170/150 power tempo variation bright mellow brilliance grand piano 1 church organ e.Piano 1 strings e.Piano 2 choir split chorus on/off reverb grand piano 2 jazz organ harpsi- chord synth. Pad vibra- phone voice setting midi setting other setting afc setting afc setting start/stop up c a d b ...

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    Clp-170/150 15 features tempo variation bright mellow brilliance grand piano 1 church organ e.Piano 1 strings e.Piano 2 choir split chorus on/off reverb grand piano 2 jazz organ harpsi- chord synth. Pad vibra- phone voice setting midi setting other setting afc setting afc setting start/stop up c a d...

  • Page 16: Before Using The Clavinova

    16 clp-170/150 before using the clavinova about the key cover to open the key cover: lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover: slide the cover toward you and gently lower the cover over the keys. About the music rest to raise the music rest: 1. Pull the music rest...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On

    Clp-170/150 17 before using the clavinova turning the power on 1. Connect the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the ac connector on the clavinova, then plug the other end of the cable into the proper ac outlet on the wall. In some areas a plug adaptor may be provided to matc...

  • Page 18: Setting The Volume

    18 clp-170/150 before using the clavinova adjusting the display contrast you can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [contrast] knob located to the right of the lcd. Setting the volume to adjust the volume, use the [master volume] located at the left of the panel. Play the keyboard to ...

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Clp-170/150 19 basic operation.

  • Page 20: Part Names

    20 clp-170/150 part names power tempo variation bright mellow brilliance grand piano 1 church organ e.Piano 1 strings e.Piano 2 choir split chorus on/off reverb grand piano 2 jazz organ harpsi- chord synth. Pad vibra- phone voice setting midi setting other setting afc setting afc setting start/stop ...

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    Clp-170/150 21 part names connectors ] [pedal].....................................P113, 116 _ floppy disk drive (clp-170) ...............P12 a panel logos gm system level 1 “gm system level 1” is an addition to the midi standard which guarantees that any data con- forming to the standard will play ...

  • Page 22: Tunes

    22 clp-170/150 listening to the demonstration tunes for each voice group, the clavinova contains one demo song that shows off the character of the voices. This section explains how to listen to the demo songs for the voice groups listed below. Demonstration tunes the demonstration pieces listed abov...

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    Clp-170/150 23 listening to the demonstration tunes to adjust the volume level of the demo songs, use the [master volume] dial. To adjust the volume bal- ance between the song playback and the sound you are playing on the keyboard, use the [song balance] slider (page 45) . 2. Select a tune and start...

  • Page 24: Listening to 50 Piano Preset

    24 clp-170/150 listening to 50 piano preset songs the clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 24) or use them for practice (page 26). You can also refer to the included “50 greats for the piano” that contains the scores for 50 piano preset song...

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    Clp-170/150 25 listening to 50 piano preset songs adjusting the tempo you can also use the d[–]/[+] buttons to change the tempo. Resetting the tempo whenever you select a new preset song, the tempo is automatically reset to the song’s original value. You can use the tempo [down]/[up] buttons to adju...

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    26 clp-170/150 listening to 50 piano preset songs practicing a one-hand part using 50 preset songs the 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand parts on individual tracks. You can turn the left- and right-hand parts on or off as required so you can practice the corresponding part (the part...

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    Clp-170/150 27 listening to 50 piano preset songs 3. Stop playback. Resetting the part play- back both parts are automatically turned on whenever you select a new song. When playback is complete, it automatically stops and the clavinova locates the top of the song. If you wish to stop playback in th...

  • Page 28: Selecting and Playing Voices

    28 clp-170/150 selecting and playing voices selecting voices procedure voice on the clavinova, a voice means “tone” or “tonal color.” you can also switch between voices in the same group by pressing a voice group but- ton repeatedly. To learn characteristics of the voices, listen to demo songs for e...

  • Page 29: Using The Pedals

    Clp-170/150 29 selecting and playing voices using the pedals the clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pedal (left) that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. If the damper pedal doesn’t...

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    30 clp-170/150 selecting and playing voices adding variation to the sound [brilliance]/[reverb]/[chorus] the effect function enables you to add expression to the sound. The clavinova effects include brilliance, reverb, and chorus. [brilliance] you can use this control to adjust the brilliance of the...

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    Clp-170/150 31 selecting and playing voices [reverb] this control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural reverberation of a concert hall. Procedure you can select a reverb type via the reverb type param- eter in the “voice set- ting” menu, and adjust the reverb depth for the selec...

  • Page 32

    32 clp-170/150 selecting and playing voices to enhance the acoustic realism of the sound ...[iafc (instrumental active field control)] (clp-170) when iafc is engaged, the clavinova will sound deeper and more resonant, similar to an acoustic musical instruments. Perform the automatic adjustment after...

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    Clp-170/150 33 selecting and playing voices combining two voices (dual mode) you can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. In this way, you can simulate a melody duet or combine two similar voices to create a thicker sound. Refer to “voice combination exam- ples (du...

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    34 clp-170/150 selecting and playing voices dual mode using voices in the same voice group procedure if you want to select dual mode for the left-hand area when the entire keyboard is devided into left and right areas (page 35), press d [–] [+]. 1. Select a voice group. In normal play mode, press th...

  • Page 35: Ent Voices (Split Mode)

    Clp-170/150 35 selecting and playing voices splitting the keyboard range and playing two differ- ent voices (split mode) split mode enables you to play two different voices on the keyboard — one with the left hand and another with the right hand. For example, you can play a bass part using the [wood...

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    36 clp-170/150 selecting and playing voices a specified “split point” key is included in the left-hand range. The split point can also be set by the [other set- ting] parameter [split- point]. (page 92) 4. Specify the split point (the border between the right- and left-hand range). The normal settin...

  • Page 37: Using The Metronome

    Clp-170/150 37 selecting and playing voices using the metronome the clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient feature for practice. Procedure 1. Start the metronome. Press the metronome [start/stop] button. When the metronome is sounding, the beat indica...

  • Page 38: Recording Your Performance

    38 clp-170/150 recording your performance you can record your perfor- mance (audio data) to a cas- sette tape recorder or other recording devices via the aux out connector. (see page 60.) this chapter explains how to record your performance using the clavinova recording function. You can, for exampl...

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    Clp-170/150 39 recording your performance set the tempo in step 3. See page 45 for more infor- mation on recording in dual/ split mode. 2. Select a voice. Select a voice (or voices) for recording (see page 28). Set the other parameters, such as reverb and chorus. Adjust the [master volume] dial to s...

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    40 clp-170/150 recording your performance to erase recorded data from a track, use the channel clear parameter in the “song setting” menu. (see page 74.) 5. Play back the recorded performance. Press the song [start/stop] button to play back the recorded performance. When playback is complete, it aut...

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    Clp-170/150 41 recording your performance re-recording track 1 partially this section explains how to record part of a song again. Procedure if the playback screen is not displayed, press one of the song select [ ] [ ] buttons once. 1. Pause the song at the beginning of the part you wish to re-recor...

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    42 clp-170/150 recording your performance ending methods: replace – the data after the point you stop recording will also be erased. Punch out — the data after the point you stop recording will remain. If you cancel recording by pressing the [rec] button, recording stops when you press the button. I...

  • Page 43: Other Recording Techniques

    Clp-170/150 43 recording your performance recording to the third or more tracks [extra tracks] you can continue recording other parts into tracks 3–16 [extra tracks] one by one. Procedure 1. Hold down the [rec] button in step 2 in the “record- ing to [track2]” on page 42 and use the b [–]/[+] but- t...

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    44 clp-170/150 recording your performance changing a voice or tempo after recording you can change the voice and tempo after recording to change a song’s feel or to set a more suitable tempo. You can also change these elements in the middle of a song. Procedure before changing a voice or tempo, set ...

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    Clp-170/150 45 recording your performance adjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [song balance] while recording multiple parts into tracks one by one, you can adjust the volume balance between the play- back of the recorded parts and your current performance. Procedure so...

  • Page 46: Saving Recorded Songs and

    46 clp-170/150 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] file a file contains a group of data. On the clavinova, a song file includes song data and a song number. Memory memory is a location inside the clavinova in which you can save and edit data. Formatting (initializing) (clp-170) flo...

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    Clp-170/150 47 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] basic file operation a message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on the screen to facilitate operation. Refer to the “message list” on page 96 for an explanation of each message, appropriate actions to take. Pr...

  • Page 48: Memory...[Savetomemory]

    48 clp-170/150 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] saving recorded or other songs to clavinova storage memory...[savetomemory] if you record a song, then turn off the power to the clavinova, the song will be erased. To save the recorded song, you must save it into the clavinova sto...

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    Clp-170/150 49 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[savetodisk] (clp-170) songs you record, memory songs, or recordings you added or recorded over (page 43) previously-recorded memory songs can be saved on a floppy disk. Procedure the...

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    50 clp-170/150 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] deletes a song from the clavinova’s save memory or (clp-170 only) from a floppy disk...[deletesong] to delete a current song, select “all” for the channel- clear parameter in the “song setting” menu (page 74). Alternatively, press ...

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    Clp-170/150 51 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] renaming a song...[renamesong] you can change a song’s title except for the preset songs and [p-000: newsong]. Procedure do not turn off the power or eject the floppy disk while the screen displays “execut- ing.” after you rename a...

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    52 clp-170/150 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] copying data from one floppy disk to another...[copydisk] (clp-170) you can copy the entire contents of one floppy disk to another floppy disk. Procedure use the same type of disk (2dd or 2hd) for the desti- nation disk as the sour...

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    Clp-170/150 53 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] formatting a floppy disk...[formatdisk] (clp-170) you can format a floppy disk so that it can be used with the clavinova. Procedure refer to page 47 for the basic procedure. Perform the following operations in step 4. 4-1 make sure...

  • Page 54: Actercode]

    54 clp-170/150 saving recorded songs and handling the files...[file] automatically open a song when the disk is inserted [floppydisksongautoopen] (clp-170) specify whether a song will automatically be opened when you insert a disk. Procedure refer to page 47 for the basic procedure. Perform the foll...

  • Page 55: Playing Back A Song

    Clp-170/150 55 playing back recorded songs and commercially-available music data see page 57 for information on the types of song data that can be played on the clavinova. Change the clavinova’s character type ([character- cord]) as appropriate for the selected song. You can play back songs recorded...

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    56 clp-170/150 playing back recorded songs and commercially-available music data 3. Start playback. Press the song [start/stop] button. Starting playback automatically as you start playing the keyboard (syn- chro start) you can start playback as soon as you start playing the keyboard. This is called...

  • Page 57: Supported Song Data Type

    Clp-170/150 57 playing back recorded songs and commercially-available music data 5. Return to the main screen. Press the [exit] button. Eject the floppy disk from the disk drive if you have been playing a disk song (clp-170). Turning track playback on and off you can practice a part or phrase using ...

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    58 clp-170/150 playing back recorded songs and commercially-available music data voice arrangement format: a structured method for numbering the voices for assignment. Voice arrangement format xg voice arrangement gm system level 1 voice arrangement doc voice arrangement (clp-170) performance data r...

  • Page 59: Connections

    Clp-170/150 59 connections connectors caution before connecting the clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before turning the power on or off to all components, set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the components ...

  • Page 60

    60 clp-170/150 connections the clavinova’s [master volume] dial setting affects the input signal from the aux in jacks, but the [reverb], [chorus], and bril- liance [mellow] [bright] (page 30) settings do not. If you connect the clavi- nova to a monaural device, use only the aux in [l/l+r] jack or a...

  • Page 61

    Clp-170/150 61 connections connecting a personal computer you can connect the [to host], midi [in][out][thru], or [usb] connector of the clavinova to your personal computer and enjoy using the clavinova in conjunction with musical software on your computer. There are the three methods by which to co...

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    62 clp-170/150 connections 1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the clavinova’s to host jack connect the computer’s serial port (rs-232c or rs-422) to the clavinova’s to host jack. In this connection, the clavinova functions as a midi interface. Therefore, you do not need a special midi ...

  • Page 63

    Clp-170/150 63 connections type of serial cables and connection pin assignments according to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following serial cables. Clavinova host select switch setting set the clavinova host select switch properly according to the type of connected computer. • mac...

  • Page 64

    64 clp-170/150 connections 2. Using a midi interface and the clavinova’s midi connectors connection use a midi interface device to connect a computer to the clavinova using special midi cables. Clavinova host select switch setting set the clavinova host select switch to “midi.” midi out midi in (clp...

  • Page 65

    Clp-170/150 65 connections 3. Connecting the usb port on the computer to the clavinova’s usb jack if you connect the clavinova to your computer, you can transfer midi data between your computer and the clavinova. You can also use the included file utility (software for your computer) to transfer fil...

  • Page 66

    66 clp-170/150 connections about the usb connector • in order to use midi on your computer, you will need application software that is appropriate for your computer and that meets your needs. • if you want to use a usb cable to connect the clavinova to your computer, you must connect the usb cable b...

  • Page 67: Detailed Settings

    Clp-170/150 67 detailed settings.

  • Page 68: Detailed Settings

    68 clp-170/150 detailed settings you can set various parameters to make the best use of clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice for the metronome, repeating playback, etc. For the basic procedure to make these settings, refer to page 95. Parameter list the following par...

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    Clp-170/150 69 detailed settings voices [voice setting] in dual mode, parameters with the “ ” mark are set for voice 1 and voice 2 individually. Iafc [iafc setting] (clp-170) settings parameter name reference page octave* octave 78 volume level* volume 78 position of right and left channels* pan 78 ...

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    70 clp-170/150 detailed settings midi [midi setting] [other setting] settings parameter name reference page midi transmit channel midioutchannel 88 specify the midi receive channel midiinchannel 88 local control on/off localcontrol 89 selecting performance from the keyboard or song data for midi tra...

  • Page 71: Making Detailed Settings

    Clp-170/150 71 detailed settings making detailed settings procedure 1. Access a setting menu. Press the desired setting button ([song setting], met- ronome [setting], [voice setting], [iafc setting] (clp-170), [midi setting], or [other setting]) to access the corresponding setting menu. Press the [e...

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    72 clp-170/150 detailed settings 4. Write, execute, or save the data. There are two ways to respond to the messages. If “execute? → ” or “start? → ” appears: press the b [+(yes)] button to display confirmation ([sure? → ]). To proceed, press the b [+(yes)] button again. The clavinova displays “execu...

  • Page 73: And Playback [Song Setting]

    Clp-170/150 73 detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting] you can make detailed settings for the selected song. First, select the desired song from preset songs (“preset- song”), memory songs (“memorysong”), or disk songs (“disksong”) (clp-170) (see page 55). Procedure select the de...

  • Page 74

    74 clp-170/150 detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting] this parameter enables you to specify whether a song that starts from the middle of a bar, or a song with a silence prior to the first note, should be played from the first note or from the top of the bar (rest or blank). See...

  • Page 75

    Clp-170/150 75 detailed settings for recording and playback [song setting] use the following buttons to specify the range to be repeated during song playback. C [–][+] ........ Specifies the start point of the repeat. D [–]/[+] .......Specifies the end point of the repeat. When you select another so...

  • Page 76: Nome Metronome [Setting]

    76 clp-170/150 detailed settings for the metro- nome metronome [setting] you can set the time signature, volume level, and voice of the clavinova metronome. Procedure press the [metronome setting] button to access the metronome setting menu. See the procedure on page 71. For example, to specify “3/4...

  • Page 77: [Voice Setting]

    Clp-170/150 77 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] this menu enables you to make various detailed settings for the voices in dual or split mode and the effects. You can make these settings for each voice (or each combination of voices) individually. You can listen to the notes you play ...

  • Page 78

    78 clp-170/150 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] in dual mode, parameters with the “*” mark are set for voice 1 and voice 2 individually. Parameter names enclosed in parentheses ( ) are dis- played in dual mode. The pitch of a note can be shifted upward or down- ward in steps of an oc...

  • Page 79

    Clp-170/150 79 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] you cannot set this parameter for the voice parts “left” and “leftxlayer.” see the procedure on page 71. Setting range: room simulates reverberation in a room. Hall1 simulates reverberation in a concert hall. Hall2 reverberation is slig...

  • Page 80

    80 clp-170/150 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] you can set the [chorus] button on or off for each voice. When you select a voice, the chorus on/ off setting for the voice automatically changes according to this parameter. Even if this parameter is turned on, the chorus effect is dis...

  • Page 81

    Clp-170/150 81 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] this will be displayed only if viberotor is selected for the dsp type parameter explained above. It turns on/off the vibrato effect that is applied when you use the viberotor pedal. See the procedure on page 71. Setting range: on/off th...

  • Page 82

    82 clp-170/150 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] equalizer: an audio equalizer divides the frequency spectrum into multiple regions and enables the user to adjust the rela- tive amplitude of each region. See the procedure on page 71. Setting range: 32 hz–2.0 khz see the procedure on p...

  • Page 83

    Clp-170/150 83 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] this parameter enables determines the manner and degree to which the volume level changes in response to your touch on the keyboard (how hard you play). Since the volume level of the harpsi- chords and pipe organs do not change regardle...

  • Page 84

    84 clp-170/150 detailed settings for the voices [voice setting] see the procedure on page 71. Setting range: same as “right pedal function assignment” (page 83). Normal setting: soft (for all voices other than jazzorgan and vibraphone) rotary speed (jazzorgan), vibraphone (vibero- tor) you can assig...

  • Page 85: Detailed Settings For

    Clp-170/150 85 detailed settings for iafc [iafc setting] (clp-170) this section describes how to adjust various iafc settings, such as selecting the iafc type and adjusting the depth. You can also perform an automatic adjustment in order to obtain the optimal iafc effect. Procedure press [iafc setti...

  • Page 86

    86 clp-170/150 detailed settings for iafc [iafc setting] (clp-170) this automatically adjusts the sensitivity and response of iafc so that the optimal iafc effect will be obtained. When automatic adjustment begins, a fairly loud harpsichord note will sound four times at a fixed interval. Automatic a...

  • Page 87: Midi [Midi Setting]

    Clp-170/150 87 midi [midi setting] you can make detailed midi settings, such as setting up midi transmit/receive channels. About midi midi (musical instrument digital interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between mid...

  • Page 88

    88 clp-170/150 midi [midi setting] procedure press the [midi setting] button to enter midi setting mode. This parameter enables you to specify the channel on which the clavinova transmits midi data. See the procedure on page 71. Setting for: main, left, layer, left layer setting range: ch1 - ch16, o...

  • Page 89

    Clp-170/150 89 midi [midi setting] “local control on” is a state in which the clavi- nova produces the sound from its tone generator when you play the keyboard. In “local control off ” state, the keyboard and the tone generator are cut off from each other. This means that even if you play the keyboa...

  • Page 90

    90 clp-170/150 midi [midi setting] you can transmit the panel data, such as voice selection, to a connected sequencer. Before you record performance data to a connected mdf3 or sequencer, it is useful if you first send and record (at the beginning of the performance data) the panel setup data for yo...

  • Page 91: Other Settings

    Clp-170/150 91 other settings you can make detailed settings for touch, tuning, scale, etc. Procedure press the [other setting] button to enter other setting mode. You can specify a touch response (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). See the procedure on page 71. Setting range: lig...

  • Page 92

    92 clp-170/150 other settings you can select various scales. Equal temperament is the most common contem- porary piano tuning scale. However, history has known numerous other scales, many of which serve as the basis for certain genres of music. You can experience the tunings of these genres. See the...

  • Page 93

    Clp-170/150 93 other settings setting range: –12 (–1 octave)–0 (normal pitch)–+12 (+1 octave) see the procedure on page 71. Setting range: 1–10 this parameter is effective on the voices, such as “grand piano 1.” see the procedure on page 71. Setting range: off, 1 - 10 this parameter is effective onl...

  • Page 94

    94 clp-170/150 other settings if you assign the song start/stop function to a pedal and turn the function on, the pedal function assigned to the pedal in the voice setting menu (pages 83 and 84) is disabled. See the procedure on page 71. Setting for: left, middle, aux setting range: on/off normal se...

  • Page 95

    Clp-170/150 95 other settings this setting lets you switch the speaker on/off. See the procedure on page 71. Normal (headphonesw) the speaker will sound only if head- phones are not connected. On the speaker will always sound. Off the speaker will not sound. You can back up some settings, such as vo...

  • Page 96: Message List

    96 clp-170/150 message list the messages are listed in alphabetical order. Message meaning this will be displayed following the “bulkdatareceiving voice” mes- sage. This indicates that the clavinova finished receiving the bulk data. Once you have verified this message, you may proceed to the next st...

  • Page 97

    Clp-170/150 97 message list message meaning you attempted to eject a floppy disk from the disk drive while the drive was writing or reading. The writing or reading operation is not complete yet. Try it again. When you attempted to rename a song and save it in “renamesong” (page 51), this message wil...

  • Page 98

    98 clp-170/150 message list message meaning in the copydisk operation (page 52), the copy source disk has not been inserted to the disk drive. Insert the disk. In the copydisk operation (page 52), the copy destination disk has not been inserted into the disk drive. Insert the disk. You turned off th...

  • Page 99

    Clp-170/150 99 message list message meaning this message prompts you to select whether you wish to overwrite the existing data with new data when you add recordings to a song. Press the b [+ (yes)] button to allow overwriting. Press the b [– (no)] button to cancel. You tried to start playing a song ...

  • Page 100

    100 clp-170/150 message list message meaning 1. This message will appear if a problem is found with the song data when you select a song or while the song is playing. In this case, re- select the song, and try once again to play it back. If the message still appears, the song data may have been dama...

  • Page 101

    Clp-170/150 101 message list message meaning this message means that the clavinova was unable to transmit voice bulk data. If this message appears, make sure that the power of your computer is not turned off, that the cable is connected correctly, that the host select switch is set correctly, and th...

  • Page 102: Questions About Operations

    102 clp-170/150 questions about operations and functions ■ the buttons do not respond. While you are using a function, some buttons not used for the function are disabled. If the song is playing, stop the playback. Otherwise, press the [exit] button to return to the main screen. Then, perform the de...

  • Page 103

    Clp-170/150 103 questions about operations and functions ■ i cannot change the key signature in the song after recording. Press the [top] button to locate the top of the song, use the b [–]/[+] buttons to locate the measure in which you wish to change the key signature, then change it. ■ how much da...

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  • Page 105: Appendix

    Clp-170/150 105 appendix.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    106 clp-170/150 troubleshooting problem cause solution the power of the clavinova does not turn on. The power cable is not plugged in (check at the clavinova and at the electrical outlet). Insert the power cable plug firmly into the clavinova and into the elec- trical outlet of the correct voltage. ...

  • Page 107: Data Compatibility

    Clp-170/150 107 data compatibility this section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other midi devices can playback the data recorded by clp-170/150, and whether or not the clp-170/150 can playback commercially available song data or song data created for other instruments...

  • Page 108

    108 clp-170/150 data compatibility voice allocation format with midi, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” the numbering standard (order of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.” • voices may not play back as expected unless the voice allocat...

  • Page 109: Preset Voice List

    Clp-170/150 109 preset voice list : yes, × : no voice group voice name stereo sampling touch sense dynamic sampling key-off samples string resonance voice description grand piano1 grandpiano1 this sound was sampled from a full concert grand piano. Three stages of dynamics were sampled, and no effort...

  • Page 110

    110 clp-170/150 preset voice list * ( ) are provided only on the clp-170. Voice group voice name stereo sampling touch sense dynamic sampling key-off samples string resonance voice description guitar nylonguitar ( ) ( ) × × a warm and natural nylon-string guitar sound. Enjoy the atmosphere it adds t...

  • Page 111: Voice Combination Examples

    Clp-170/150 111 voice combination examples (dual and split) dual split dual + split main + main grandpiano1 + e.Piano1 grandpiano1 + e.Piano2 this combination is often used in popular music. Main + main grandpiano1 + synthpiano this produces a fantasy, spacious piano sound. Main + main grandpiano2 +...

  • Page 112: Clp-150: Keyboard Stand

    112 clp-170/150 clp-150: keyboard stand assembly caution • be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • assembly should be carried out by at least two per- sons. • be sure to use the correct...

  • Page 113

    Clp-170/150 113 clp-150: keyboard stand assembly 3. Fix the main unit. 4. Connect the pedal cord. 5. Secure the pedal cord. 6. Set the voltage selector and connect the power cord. Voltage selector before connecting the ac power cord, check the setting of the volt- age selector which is provided in s...

  • Page 114

    114 clp-170/150 clp-150: keyboard stand assembly 7. Set the adjuster. After completing the assembly, please check the following. • are there any parts left over? • review the assembly procedure and correct any errors. • is the clavinova clear of doors and other movable fix- tures? • move the clavino...

  • Page 115: Clp-170: Keyboard Stand

    Clp-170/150 115 clp-170: keyboard stand assembly caution • be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction. Please assemble in accordance with the sequence given below. • assembly should be carried out by at least two per- sons. • be sure to use the correct...

  • Page 116

    116 clp-170/150 clp-170: keyboard stand assembly 2. Attach the front panel. 3. Mount the main unit. 4. Fix the main unit. 5. Connect the speaker cord and iafc mic cords. 6. Connect the pedal cord. Caution fingers can become pinched between the main unit and the rear or side panels, be extra careful ...

  • Page 117

    Clp-170/150 117 clp-170: keyboard stand assembly 7. Fasten the rear panel. 8. Set the adjuster. 9. Set the voltage selector and connect the power cord. Voltage selector before connecting the ac power cord, check the set- ting of the voltage selector which is provided in some areas. To set the select...

  • Page 118: Index

    118 clp-170/150 index you can search the desired section using not only the terminology in this manual but also commonly-used words. The * mark indicates that the corresponding page includes the terminology explanation in the right column. Numerics 50 greats for the piano 13 50 piano preset songs 24...

  • Page 119

    Clp-170/150 119 n new song 38 normal setting* 30 o other settings 91 p pedal function auxiliary 84 center 83 left 84 right 83 pedals 29 personal computer 61 phones jacks 18 playback 50 piano preset songs 24 demo songs 23 recorded songs and music data 56 playing back repeatedly (song) 75 playing back...

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  • Page 121: Please Keep This Manual

    Important safety instructions information relating to personal injury, electrical shock, and fire hazard possibilities has been included in this list. Warning - when using any electrical or electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limite...

  • Page 122: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)

    * this applies only to products distributed by yamaha corporation of america. (class b) (2 wires) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha-kemble music (u.K.) ltd. (polarity) • this applies only to products distributed by yamaha canada music ltd. • ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits dis...

  • Page 123: Special Message Section

    Special message section product safety markings: yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on thi...

  • Page 124: Owner'S Manual

    Owner's manual important check your power supply make sure that your local ac mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the volt...