CLP-121S Owner’s Manual Page 2 — 15 English Bedienungsanleitung Seite 16 — 29 Deutsch Mode d’emploi Pages 30 — 43 Français Manual de instrucciones Páginas 44— 57 Español 1
Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-121S 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 system offers rich, realistic voices. ● Piano-like touch response provides extensive expressive control and outstanding playability. ● Dual play mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously.
Contents The Control Panel .......................................................................... 4 Connections .................................................................................... 6 Selecting & Playing Voices .......................................................... 7 ■ Playing the Demonstration Tunes .................................................. 7 The Dual Mode ................................................................................
The Control Panel MASTER VOLUME MIN 1 MAX 2 MIDI/ TRANSPOSE PIANO CLAVINOVA E. PIANO TONE 3 Pitch control keys (See page 9) HEADPHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel) Left voice shift up key (See page 8) 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] voice selector LED will light.
Soft/Sostenuto pedal Right voice shift up key (See page 8) Damper pedal Demonstration key (See page 7) 5 Pedals The CLP-121S’s soft/sostenuto (left) and damper (right) pedals provide a range of expressive control capabilities similar to the pedal functions on an acoustic piano. ● The Music Stand ➪ See page 8 for details.
Connections 3 1 OPTIONAL IN L/R Jacks OPTIONAL IN R L 12 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 internal sound system and speakers. DOM-30 2 AUX OUT R and L/L+R Jacks AUX.
Selecting & Playing Voices ZTurn 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 automatically selected whenever the power is turned ON). POWER XSet the Volume Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the “MIN” and “MAX” settings.
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 will light when the DUAL mode is active. To return to the normal single-voice play mode, press any single voice selector.
Transposition The Clavinova’s TRANSPOSE function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of six semitones. “Transposing” the pitch of the Clavinova keyboard facilitates playing in difficult key signatures, and you can easily match the pitch of the keyboard to the range of a singer or other instrumentalist. The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button and keys F#2 through F#3 on the keyboard are used for transposition.
MIDI Functions ● A Brief Introduction to MIDI MIDI Cable MIDI OUT MIDI IN DOM-30 Clavinova Data Being Recorded Playback Data MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN DRC-20 MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another.
● MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone Generator DRC-20 MIDI THRU (Set to receive on MIDI channel 2) MIDI IN Clavinova The MIDI system allows transmission and reception of MIDI data on 16 different channels. Multiple channels have been implemented to allow selective control of certain instruments or devices connected in series. For example, a single MIDI sequence recorder could be used to “play” two different instruments or tone generators.
MIDI Functions Other MIDI Functions The MIDI functions listed to the right are engaged by holding down the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button and pressing the corresponding voice selector. Full details are given in the following pages. MIDI FUNCTION CHART Function CLP-121S Voice Selector Local Control ON/OFF [PIANO] Program Change ON/OFF [CLAVINOVA TONE] Control Change ON/OFF [E.
● Control Change ON/OFF 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 information when one of its pedals are operated.
MIDI Functions ● The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode 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 section of the keyboard is used to play an internal Clavinova voice, while the left-hand section of the keyboard plays the external keyboard or tone generator.
Troubleshooting If you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming that your Clavinova is faulty. 1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON Is the AC plug properly connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the AC connection carefully. Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned up to a reasonable listening level? 2. The Clavinova Reproduces Radio or TV Sound This can occur if there is a high-power transmitter in your vicinity. Contact your Yamaha dealer. 3.
1 2 The illustrations here are not available. Keyboard Stand Assembly Note: We do not recommend attempting to assemble the Clavinova alone. The job can be easily accomplished, however, 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. Check to make sure that all the required parts are provided. Assemble the side panels (D) and feet X (E).
3 4 The illustrations here are not available. Assemblage du support de clavier Conjunto del soporte del teclado Remarque: Nous ne vous conseillons pas d’essayer d’assembler le Clavinova seul. Toutefois, ce travail peut être facilement exécuté par deux personnes. Nota: No le recomendamos que intente montar la Clavinova usted solo. El trabajo puede ser realizado fácilmente entre dos personas. le carton et retirez toutes les Z Ouvrez pièces Z Abra la caja y extraiga todas las partes.
5 The illustrations here are not available. B Install the main unit (A). B Montieren Sie die Tastatureinheit (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.
6 7 The illustrations here are not available. B Posez le clavier (A) B Instale la unidad principal (A). Placez le clavier sur les panneaux latéraux (D), avec les vis de son panneau inférieur (situées vers l’arrière du clavier) placées immédiatement derrière les rainures des ferrures situées à la partie supérieure des panneaux latéraux (D), puis faites glisser le clavier vers l’avant jusqu’à ce qu’il vienne en butée.
MIDI Data Format/MIDI-Datenformat/Format des données MIDI/Formato de datos MIDI If you’re already very familiar with MIDI, or are using a computer to control your music hardware with computer-generated MIDI messages, the data provided in this section can help you to control the Clavinova.
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