Summary of Clavinova CLP-153SG
Page 2: Special Message Section
Caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 92-469 1 environmental issues: yamaha strives to pro- duce products that are both user safe and e...
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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 found ...
Page 4: Introduction
20 introduction thank you for choosing a yamaha clp-153sg clavinova. Your clavinova is a fine musical instrument 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 5: Manual De Instrucciones
21 manual de instrucciones owner’s manual bedienungsanleitung mode d’emploi español english deutsch français.
Page 6: Contents
1 contents the control panel .................................................. 2 connections ............................................................ 4 selecting & playing voices .................................. 5 ■ playing the demonstration tunes ...................... 5 the dual mode .........
Page 7: The Control Panel
2 the control panel power b0 a0 g0 f0 e0 d0 c0 b-1 a-1 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 a1 b1 c2 d2 e2 g2 a2 b2 c3 d3 e3 f3 a3 b3 c4 d4 e4 f4 f2 g3 1 f2 g3 phones jacks (bottom panel) left voice shift up key (see page 6) pitch control keys (see page 11) transpose keys (see page 9) balance keys (see page 6) 2 3 4 5 6 ...
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3 d6 e6 f6 g6 a6 b6 c7 g4 a4 b4 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 a5 b5 c6 right voice shift up key (see page 6) memory key (see page 6, 7, 8, 10) soft/sostenuto pedal damper pedal 0 8 [demo] button activates the demo playback mode in which you can select playback of five pre-programmed demonstration sequences. See pa...
Page 9: Connections
4 aux out l/l+r r connections 2 aux out l/l+r and r jacks stereo system these jacks are intended for use with an external tone generator module such as the yamaha dou-10 disk orchestra unit. The stereo outputs from the external tone generator module are connected to the aux in l and r jacks, allowin...
Page 10: Selecting & Playing Voices
5 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 11: The Dual Mode
6 the dual mode the dual mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard. 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 wil...
Page 12: Reverb
7 reverb the [reverb] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. To select a reverb type press the [reverb] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired type lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [r...
Page 13: Touch Sensitivity
8 four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — hard, medium, soft or fixed — can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences. The different touch sen- sitivity settings are selected by using the [midi/transpose] and [reverb] buttons. Touch sensitivity hard (room indicator) ...
Page 14: The Pedals
9 the pedals the clp-153sg has two foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano. The [midi/transpose] button and keys f#2 through f#3 on the keyboard are used for transposition. Z press and hold the [midi/transpose] button. X pre...
Page 15: Pitch Control
10 pitch control ● tuning up z to tune up (raise pitch), hold the a-1 and b-1 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 1.2 cents, up to a maxi- mum of 50 cents above standard pitch. C release the a-1 and ...
Page 16: The Metronome
11 the metronome & tempo control the clp-153sg built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also pro- vide a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the recorder feature, described below. The metronome the metronome sound is turned on and off via the [metronome] button. Pres...
Page 17: Using The Recorder
12 using the recorder the clp-153sg recorder lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. This is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listen- er’s perspective. It can also be just plain fun. The recorder actual...
Page 18: Playback
13 the initial voice (including dual mode), damper pedal, soft pedal, and tempo settings made in step 2 of the recording procedure are actually re- corded by the clp-153sg. These initial settings can be changed after the recording is finished by pressing the [rec] button to engage the record ready m...
Page 19: Midi Functions
14 dou-10 data being recorded playback data midi in midi in midi out midi out dou-10 midi cable midi in 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 ...
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15 midi/ transpose c 6 f # 5 f # 6 -6 -4 -2 +1 +3 +6 +5 +4 +2 0 -1 -3 -5 dou-10 tone generator midi in midi in midi out midi thru midi/ transpose c 1 d # 2 c 4 d # 5 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 e 5 ● midi transmit & receive channel selection the midi...
Page 21: Midi Functions
16 e. Pian clavinova tone piano midi/ transpose clavinova tone clavinova tone 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 pa...
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17 e. Piano e. Piano midi/ transpose or harpsi- chord e. Piano ova 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 controllin...
Page 23: Midi Functions
18 midi/ transpose organ harpsi- chord piano 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 dou-10 disk orchestra ...
Page 24: Factory Preset Recall
19 factory preset recall all dual mode, reverb, touch sensitivity, and pitch control settings can be restored to their original factory preset values by holding the c7 key while turning the [power] switch on. This also erases all recorder data. Power c 7 1. No sound when the power is turned on is th...
Page 25: Keyboard Stand Assembly
1 i keyboard stand assembly note • we do not recommend attempting to assemble the clavinova alone. The job can be easily accom- plished, however, with only two people. • use only the screws provided or replacements of exactly the specified size. Using screws of the wrong size can result in damage to...
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2 3 ii 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. • n’utilisez que les vis fournies ou des vis ayant exactement les mêmes dimensions. L’utilisation de vis de ...
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4 v install the main unit (a). Place the main unit (a) 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 brackets located at the top of the side panels. Then slide the main unit forward until it stops. Watch your fingers when...
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5 6 v 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 fer- rures situées à la partie supérieure des panneaux latéraux (d), puis faites glisser le clavier ...
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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, o...
Page 30: Midi Implementation Chart
Midi implementation chart vi not available.
Page 31: Fcc Information (U.S.A.)
Fcc information (u.S.A.) 1. Important notice: do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con- tained in this manual, meets fcc requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by yamaha may void your authority, granted by the fcc, to use the product. 2. ...