Yamaha CLP-124 manual

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    1 CLP-124 Español Manual de instrucciones P á ginas 62 — 81 English Owner’ s Manual Page 2 — 21 Deutsch Bedienungsanleitung Seite 22 — 41 Fr a n ç ais Mode d’emploi Pages 42 — 61[...]

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    2 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-124 Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instru- ment that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, your Clavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure. ● Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices offers unmatched realism and expressive power, while the AW[...]

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    3 Contents The Control Panel ................................................................................................... 4 Connections ............................................................................................................. 6 Selecting & Playing Voices ................................................................[...]

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    4 The Control Panel 1 [POWER] Switch Press the [POWER] switch once to turn the power ON, a second time to turn the power OFF. When the power is initially turned ON, the [PIANO 1] voice selector LED will light. 2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the vol- ume (level) of sound produced by the Clavinova’s internal stereo so[...]

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    5 7 [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 the “TRANSPOSITION” and “MIDI FUNCTIONS” sections on pages 12 and 16, respectively. 8 Voice Selectors The CLP-124 has ten voice select[...]

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    6 MIDI IN OUT THRU DRC-20 Connections 31 2 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 external tone generator module are connected to the OPTIONAL IN L and R jacks, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be reproduced via the Clavinova’s[...]

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    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 1] voice selector LED will light (the PIANO 1 voice is automatically selected whenever the power is turne[...]

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    8 Playing the Demonstration T unes The CLP-124 features 10 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate it’s sound capabilities. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes. Press the C7 key while holding the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. The voice selectors will begin flashing in sequence to indicate that the demo mode is engaged. The 10 [...]

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    9 The Dual Mode ● Adjusting the Balance Be- tween the Dual-mode Voices The volume levels of the two voices combined in the DUAL mode are normally set automatically to produce a pleasing balance (see “Default Set- tings” below). The balance can be adjusted manually by using the C2 through C4 keys on the keyboard while pressing the two voice se[...]

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    10 ROOM ........ This setting add a continuous reverb effect to the sound that is similar to the type of acoustic reverberation you would hear in a medium-size room. HA L L 1 ...... For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates the natu- ral reverberation of a medium-size concert hall. HA L L 2 ...... For a really s[...]

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    11 DETUNE ...... DETUNE delivers a thick, multi-instrument sound by producing two notes of slightly different pitch for every single note you play on the keyboard — i.e. the two notes are slightly “detuned.” CHORUS ..... This produces an animated “shimmering” effect that both thickens the sound and gives it a more lively feel. TREMOLO ...[...]

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    12 HARD ......... The HARD setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness. MEDIUM .... The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly “standard” keyboard response. This is the initial factory default setting. SOFT ......... The SOFT setting allows maximum loudness to be produced with relatively light key pressure. ● Memor[...]

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    13 ● 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 B-1 keys. Z To tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A # [...]

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    14 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE A RPSI- H ORD VIBES STRINGS ORG A MIDI/ TRANSPOSE A RPSI- H ORD VIBES STRINGS ORG A MIDI/ TRANSPOSE A RPSI- H ORD VIBES STRINGS ORG A ● To Lower the Pitch of a Single Key Z Hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. X Press and release the [VIBES] voice selector (do not release the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button). The [VIBES] indicator will fl[...]

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    15 A RPSI- H ORD VIBES STRINGS ORGAN MIDI/ TRANSPOSE ● To Turn the Individual Key Tune Mode ON or OFF The individual key tuning settings described above can be turned on or off (normal tuning) while retaining the settings in memory. Individual key tuning is always turned off when the power is initially turned on, but any previous settings are ret[...]

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    16 DRC-20 Data Being Recorded Playback Data MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT DOM-30 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 to share musical information and control one ano[...]

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    17 DRC-20 Tone Generator MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI THRU C 1 D # 2 C 4 D # 5 135 68 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 5 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 135 68 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 5 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE E 5 ● MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection The MIDI system allows transmission and reception of MIDI data on 16 different channels. Multiple channels have been imp[...]

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    18 MIDI Functions MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function CLP-124 Voice Selector Local Control ON/OFF [PIANO 1] Program Change ON/OFF [PIANO 2] Control Change ON/OFF [PIANO 3] Multi-Timbre Mode [CLAVINOVA TONE ] MIDI Split & Left Local OFF [E.PIANO 1] MIDI Split & Right Local OFF [E.PIANO 2] Panel Data Transmit [HARPSICHORD] Other MIDI Functions The M[...]

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    19 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 also transmits MIDI control change informatio[...]

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    20 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 Orchestra Module. In this mode the right-hand sec[...]

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    21 1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON ● Options BC-8 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha Clavinova. HPE-6 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. Is the AC plug properly connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned [...]

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    82 1 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. Check to make sure that all the required parts are provided. X Install the power cord (H) in [...]

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    83 2 3 Remarque: Nous ne vous conseillons pas d ’ essayer d ’ assembler le Clavinova seul. Toutefois, ce travail peut ê tre facilement ex é cut é par deux personnes. Z Ouvrez le carton et retirez toutes les pi è ces Les pièces indiquées sur l’illustration devraient toutes se trouver dans le carton. Vérifiez qu’il n’en manque aucune[...]

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    84 4 V Attach the side panels (E) to the pedal box (C). Attach the side panels (E) to the corresponding ends of the pedal box (C), making sure that the power cord on one side and the pedal cord on the other fit into the grooves in the side panels (E). Each side panel is attached to the pedal box using four medium gold screws 2 inserted from in- sid[...]

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    85 5 6 V Fixez les panneaux lat é raux (E) au p é dalier (C) Fixez les panneaux latéraux (E) aux bords correspondants du pédalier (C) en prenant soin que le cor- don d’alimentation et le cordon du pédalier viennent se placer de chaque côté dans les rainures correspondantes des panneaux latéraux (E). Chaque panneau latéral est fixé au p?[...]

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    86 7 M Attach the speaker box (B) to the side panels (E). Before attaching the speaker box, remove the speaker grille (the speaker grille is attached by “magic tape” and can be easily pulled away from the speaker box). Lower the speaker box (B) into place between the tops of the side panels (E), center the speaker box to produce equal clear- an[...]

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    87 M Fixez les haut-parleurs (B) aux panneaux lat é raux (E) Avant de poser les haut-parleurs, enlevez la grille frontale (celle-ci est fixée à l’aide de ruban adhésif et peut être séparée facilement des haut-parleurs). Abaissez les haut-parleurs (B) entre les panneaux latéraux (E) et centrez les haut-parleurs de manière à obtenir un je[...]

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    88 9 > Connect the cords. The power, pedal, and speaker cord plugs must be plugged into the corresponding connectors in the main unit. Make sure that the power and pedal cords are clipped into the cable clips provided before plugging them into the main unit connectors. The pedal and speaker cord plugs only go in one way (the lugs on the connecto[...]

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    89 10 > Connectez les cordons Les prises du cardon d’alimentation, du cordon du pédalier et du cordon des haut-parleurs doivent être branchées aux connecteurs correspondants du clavier. Veillez à ce que le cardon d’alimentation et le cordon du pédalier soient correctement attachés à l’aide des serre- câbles fournis avant de les bra[...]

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    90 MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat Format des donnees MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI If you ’ re already very familiar with MIDI, or are using a computer to control your music hardware with com- puter-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the Clavinova. Falls Sie bereits mit MIDI vertraut sind oder einen[...]

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    91 (2) Clavinova MIDI Format Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] -> [73H] -> [33H] -> [yy] -> [F7H] 43H : Yamaha ID 73H : Clavinova ID 33H : CLP-124 ID yy : Substatus yy Information 13H Multi-timbre mode OFF. 15H Multi-timbre mode ON. 7cH All notes OFF; receive channel = c+1; omni OFF. (3) Special Control Data format: [F0H] -> [43H] ->[...]

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    93 Specifications/T echnische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones CLP-124 KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) VOICE SELECTORS PIANO1, PIANO2, PIANO 3, CLAVINOVA TONE, E. PIANO 1, E. PIANO 2, HARPSICHORD, VIBES, STRINGS, ORGAN BRILLIANCE MELLOW, NORMAL, BRIGHT REVERB ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, COSMIC EFFECT DETUNE, CHORUS, TREMOLO TOUCH SENSITIVI[...]

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    93 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 you to be aware of the following: Battery Notice: Th[...]

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    94 Wichtiger Hinweis für die Benutzung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Bescheinigung des Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das Electronic Piano Typ: CLP-124 (Gerät, Typ, Bezeichnung) in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der VERFÜGUNG 1046/84 (Amtsblattverfügung) funk-entstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inver[...]

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    95 FCC INFORMA TION (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. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to acc[...]

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    96 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 in this manual BEFORE marking any connections, [...]