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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-154S User Manual

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-154S
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Yamaha Clavinova CLP-154S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
Sound SourceAWM Stereo Sampling
Polyphony64
Voices14
EffectsReverb, Chorus
MetronomeYes
Key ActionGraded Hammer
Recorder2-track
Pedals3 (Damper, Soft, Sostenuto)
ConnectivityMIDI
MIDIIn/Out
Speakers Power40W x 2

Summary

Special Message Section

Product Safety Markings

Explains safety graphics on the enclosure for user awareness.

Environmental and Battery Information

Discusses environmental friendliness, battery notice, and product disposal guidelines.

Name Plate Location

Indicates the location of the model and serial number on the unit.

Introduction to Your Clavinova

Key Features and Technologies

Details AWM tone generator, touch response, recorder, and other advanced features.

Care and Maintenance Guidelines

Provides essential instructions for cleaning, placement, and protecting the instrument.

Control Panel Layout

CLP-154S Control Panel Diagram

Visual guide to the controls and keys of the CLP-154S model.

CLP-155 Control Panel Diagram

Visual guide to the controls and keys of the CLP-155 model.

Music Stand Setup Instructions

How to raise, lower, and secure the music stand.

Operating the Control Panel

Power, Volume, and Voice Selection

Steps for powering on, adjusting volume, and selecting instrument voices.

Metronome, Tempo, and Recorder Controls

Using the metronome, tempo adjustment, and recorder buttons.

Special Function Buttons

Operation of Brilliance, Reverb, MIDI/Transpose, and Demo buttons.

Pedal Functions Overview

Explains the function of the Soft, Sostenuto, and Damper pedals.

Connections and Interfaces

Audio and Headphone Connections

Details AUX IN/OUT jacks for external devices and PHONES jack for headphones.

MIDI Connectivity

Explains MIDI IN, THRU, and OUT connectors for data transfer.

Internal Amplifier and Speaker System

Information on the Clavinova's built-in amplification and speaker configuration.

Selecting and Playing Voices

Basic Playback Procedure

Step-by-step guide to powering on, setting volume, selecting voices, and playing.

Adjusting Tone and Effects

Using Reverb and Brilliance controls to modify voice tone.

Demonstration Tunes

How to Play Demo Tunes

Guide on how to engage, select, play, and stop demo tunes.

List of Demo Tunes

Lists the songs available for demonstration playback on each model.

Dual Mode Operation

Balancing and Shifting Dual Voices

Instructions for adjusting voice balance and octave shifts in Dual Mode.

Customizing Dual Mode Settings

How to memorize Dual mode balance and octave shift settings.

Reverb Effects

Selecting and Understanding Reverb Types

Explains different reverb effect types like Room, Hall, and Cosmic.

Adjusting and Saving Reverb Depth

How to adjust reverb depth and memorize settings.

Brilliance and Pedal Controls

Brilliance Adjustment (CLP-155)

Adjusting the tonality or timbre of voices on the CLP-155.

Pedal Usage and Effects

Describes the function and expressive capabilities of the three foot pedals.

Touch Sensitivity and Transposition

Keyboard Touch Sensitivity Settings

How to select and memorize touch sensitivity for playing style.

Pitch Transposition Function

Shifting the keyboard's pitch up or down in semitones.

Pitch Control and Tuning

Fine-tuning Pitch Adjustments

Adjusting the overall pitch up or down, and restoring standard pitch.

Memorizing Pitch Control Settings

How to save custom pitch control settings.

Metronome and Tempo

Metronome Features and Settings

Using the metronome volume and setting the time signature.

Tempo Control Methods

Adjusting tempo for metronome and recorder playback.

Using the Recorder

Recording Process Overview

Steps to prepare and start recording on the 2-track recorder.

Recorder Management

Managing Recorded Tracks

How to stop recording, change settings, and erase tracks.

Playback and Navigation

Playing back recordings and navigating through recorded data.

Introduction to MIDI Functions

MIDI Basics and Message Types

Explains MIDI, its purpose, and common message types like Note, Program, and Control Change.

MIDI Channel and Transpose Settings

MIDI Channel Configuration

Setting transmit and receive MIDI channels for device communication.

MIDI Transmit Transpose

Transposing MIDI data sent from the Clavinova.

Advanced MIDI Controls

Local Control and Program Change Settings

Managing local keyboard control and program change message handling.

MIDI Control Modes

Control Change and Multi-Timbre Modes

Enabling/disabling control change messages and using Multi-Timbre mode.

MIDI Split Modes

Keyboard Splitting for MIDI Operation

Using keyboard sections for internal and external MIDI control.

MIDI Data Transmission

Panel Settings and Bulk Data Dump

Transmitting panel settings and recorder data via MIDI.

Factory Presets and Troubleshooting

Restoring Factory Settings

How to reset all settings to factory defaults and clear recorder data.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common operational problems like no sound or interference.

Optional Accessories

Lists available optional accessories like benches and headphones.

Keyboard Stand Assembly

Part Identification and Preparation

Unpacking components and identifying parts for assembly.

Assembling the Stand Structure

Connecting side panels, feet, and pedal box to form the stand base.

Mounting the Keyboard Unit

Placing and securing the main keyboard unit onto the assembled stand.

Connecting Pedals and Adjusting

Connecting the pedal cord and adjusting the stand for stability.

MIDI Data Format Specifications

MIDI Message Formats

Details formats for Note, Control, Program, System, and System Exclusive messages.

Important Safety Instructions

General Electrical and Usage Safety

Covers precautions for electrical products, ventilation, and temperature.

Environment, Servicing, and Hearing Safety

Addresses usage near water, servicing, and potential hearing damage from volume.

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC, Canadian, and UK Regulations

Summarizes compliance with FCC, Canadian, and UK electronic device regulations.

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