Page 2 - Introduction; * Name Plate Location; Taking Care Of Your Clavinova
2 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-121 S Clavinova. Your Clavinova is a fine musical in- strument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. With the proper care, yourClavinova will give you many years of musical pleasure. ● Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator syst...
Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents The Control Panel .......................................................................... 4 Connections .................................................................................... 6 Selecting & Playing Voices .......................................................... 7 ■ P...
Page 4 - The Control Panel; Voice Selectors
4 The Control Panel 3 [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] Button The [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button allows access to theClavinova’s TRANSPOSE function (to shift the pitchof the entire keyboard up or down) and MIDI func-tions. For details refer to “TRANSPOSITION” onpage 9, and “MIDI FUNCTIONS” on page 10, respec-tively. 4 Voi...
Page 5 - The Music Stand; Pedals
5 If you will be using sheet music with your Clavinova, raise the music stand built into its toppanel by lifting the rear edge of the music stand, thenflip down the music stand braces and engage themwith the corresponding recesses. The music stand can be lowered after slightly lift- ing it and foldi...
Page 6 - Connections; OPTIONAL IN L/R Jacks; MIDI IN and OUT Connectors
6 Connections 2 AUX OUT R and L/L+R Jacks AUX. OUT L/L+R R Stereo System 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 exter-nal tone generator module are connected to the OPTIONAL IN L and R jacks...
Page 7 - Selecting & Playing Voices; Playing the Demonstration Tune; The Demo Tune
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 leftof the keyboard to turn the power ON. When the power is turned ON, the [PIANO] voice selector LED will light (the PIANO voice is automat...
Page 8 - The Dual Mode; Default Settings; The Pedals
8 The Dual Mode The DUAL mode makes it possible to play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the key- board. To activate the DUAL mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one voiceselector while holding another). The voice indicators of both selected voices wi...
Page 9 - Pitch Control; Tuning Up; Transposition
9 Pitch Control ● Tuning Up Z To tune up (raise pitch), hold the E0 and F0 keys simultaneously. X Press any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range ispressed the pitch is increased by approximately 1.6 cents, up to a maxi-mum of 50 cents above standard pitch. C Release the E0 and F0 key...
Page 10 - A Brief Introduction to MIDI; Note and Velocity Data; MIDI Functions
10 DOM-30 MIDI Cable MIDI IN MIDI OUT DRC-20 Data Being Recorded Playback Data MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT 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 andequipment t...
Page 11 - Setting the Clavinova MIDI Channels; Setting the MIDI Transpose Function; MIDI Transmit Transpose
11 DRC-20 Tone Generator MIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI THRU ● MIDI Transmit & ReceiveChannel Selection The MIDI system allows transmission and reception of MIDI data on 16 different channels. Multiple channels have been implemented to allow se-lective control of certain instruments or devices co...
Page 12 - MIDI FUNCTION CHART; Program Change ON/OFF
12 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 givenin the following pages. Function CLP-121 S Voice Selector Local Control ON/OFF [PIANO] Program C...
Page 13 - Control Change ON/OFF; A Multi-timbre Example; The Multi-Timbre Mode
13 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 receivedfrom the controlling device. The Clavinova ...
Page 14 - The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode
14 DOM-30 LINE OUT R L OPTIONAL IN L R MIDI OUT MIDIIN 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 YamahaDOM-30 Disk O...
Page 15 - No Sound When the Power is Turned ON; Options; HPE-6 Stereo Headphones; The Clavinova Reproduces Radio or TV Sound; Troubleshooting; Options & Expander Modules; Expander Modules; Disk Orchestra Module
15 1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON ● Options BC-7 Bench A comfortable bench styled to match your Yamaha Clavinova. HPE-6 Stereo Headphones High-performance lightweight dynamic headphones with extra-soft ear pads. KC-763 Key Cover A convenient way to keep your keyboard clean and dust-free. Is...
Page 16 - Keyboard Stand Assembly; Open the box and remove all the parts.; Zusammenbau und Aufstellung; The illustrations here are not available.
58 1 2 Keyboard Stand Assembly 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 to the above. Check...
Page 17 - Assemblage du support de clavier; Conjunto del soporte del teclado; Abra la caja y extraiga todas las partes.
59 3 4 Assemblage du support de clavier Remarque: Nous ne vous conseillons pas d’essayer d’assembler le Clavinova seul. Toutefois, ce travail peut êtrefacilement exécuté par deux personnes. Z Ouvrez le carton et retirez toutes lespièces Les pièces indiquées sur l’illustration devraient toutes se tro...
Page 18 - Schließen Sie das Pedalkabel an.
60 5 B Install the main unit (A). Place the main unit on the side panels (D) with the screws on its bottom panel (toward the rear of the mainunit) just behind the grooves in the bracket located at thetop of the side panels (D), then slide the keyboard forwarduntil it stops. WATCH YOUR FINGERS WHEN D...
Page 19 - Conecte el cable de los pedales.
61 6 7 B 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 desferrures situées à la partie supérieure des panneauxlatéraux (D), puis faites glisser le clavier ve...
Page 21 - CAUTION; SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
63 92-469 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to pro-duce products that are both user safe and environmentallyfriendly. We sincerely believe that our products and theproduction methods used to produce them, meet thesegoals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of thelaw, we want you to ...
Page 22 - INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
64 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 Instructionsfound...
Page 23 - C A N A D A; IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
66 F C C I N F O R M AT I O N ( 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. Modifica-tions not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to u...
