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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha CLP-157 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.
● Stereo sampling of the acoustic piano voices offers unmatched realism and expressive power, while
the AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system offers rich, realistic reproductions of all
other voices.
● Piano-like touch response — adjustable in 4 stages — provides extensive expressive control and out-
standing playability.
● Dual play mode allows 2 voices to be played simultaneously.
● A number of built-in effects for wide-ranging sonic versatility.
● Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh sound for new musical expression.
● Damper pedal includes natural resonance effect for the piano voices, simulating the string and sound-
board resonance of acoustic pianos.
● Metronome feature with variable tempo facilitates practice.
● 2-track digital recorder lets you record and play back anything you play on the keyboard (up to ap-
proximately 4,200 notes).
● MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the Clavinova useful in a range of advanced
MIDI music systems.
In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features, we urge you
to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
Taking Care Of Your Clavinova
Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument, and deserves the most careful treatment.
Observe the following points and your Clavinova will sound and look great for many years.
1 Never open the case and touch or tamper with the inter-
nal circuitry.
2 Always turn the POWER switch OFF after use, and
close the key cover to protect the keyboard.
3 Clean the cabinet and keys of your Clavinova only with
a clean, slightly damp cloth. A neutral cleanser may be
used if desired. Never use abrasive cleansers, waxes,
solvents or chemical dust cloths since these can dull or
damage the finish.
4 Never place any vinyl products on your Clavinova. Con-
tact with vinyl can cause irreversible damage to the
finish.
5 Install your Clavinova in a place that is away from di-
rect sunlight, excessive humidity or heat.
6 Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors
or other parts of your Clavinova, and avoid scratching
or bumping it with hard objects.
● Name Plate Location
The CLP-157 name plate is located on the bottom panel.
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Contents
The Control Panel............................................................2
Connections......................................................................4
Selecting & Playing Voices ...........................................5
■ Playing the Demonstration Tunes ................................6
The Dual Mode..................................................................7
● Adjusting the Balance Between the Dual-mode
Voices......................................................................7
● Shifting a Dual-mode Voice Up One Octave ...........7
● Slow-attack Strings..................................................7
● Memorizing the Balance, Strings Type, & Octave
Shift Settings ...........................................................8
Brilliance ............................................................................8
● Memorizing the Brilliance Setting ............................8
Reverb.................................................................................9
● Adjusting Reverb Depth ..........................................9
● Memorizing the Reverb Type & Depth Settings ......9
Effects...............................................................................10
● Memorizing Effects for Each Voice .......................10
The Pedals .......................................................................10
● Soft (Left) Pedal ....................................................10
● Sostenuto (Center) Pedal......................................10
● Damper (Right) Pedal............................................10
Touch Sensitivity ...........................................................11
● Memorizing the Touch Sensitivity Setting .............11
Transposition..................................................................11
Using the Recorder .......................................................14
■ Recording...................................................................14
● Changing the Initial Settings..................................15
● Erasing a Single Track ..........................................15
■ Playback ....................................................................15
● Fast Forward Playback..........................................15
Individual Key Tuning...................................................16
● To Turn the Individual Key Tune Mode ON...........16
● To Lower the Pitch of a Single Key .......................16
● To Raise the Pitch of a Single Key........................16
● To Restore Standard Tuning For A Single Key .....17
Factory Preset Recall ...................................................17
MIDI Functions ...............................................................18
● A Brief Introduction to MIDI ...................................18
● MIDI “Messages” Transmitted & Received by the
Clavinova...............................................................18
● MIDI Transmit & Receive Channel Selection ........19
● MIDI Transmit Transpose......................................19
■ Other MIDI Functions .................................................20
● Local Control ON/OFF...........................................20
● Program Change ON/OFF ....................................20
● Control Change ON/OFF.......................................21
● The Multi-Timbre Mode .........................................21
● The MIDI Split & Left Local OFF Mode .................21
● The MIDI Split & Right Local Off Mode .................22
● Transmitting the Panel Settings ............................22
● Bulk Data Dump ....................................................22
Pitch Control ...................................................................12
● Tuning Up..............................................................12
● Tuning Down .........................................................12
● To Restore Standard Pitch ....................................12
● The Pitch Display ..................................................12
● Memorizing the Pitch Control Setting ....................12
The Metronome & Tempo Control.............................13
■ The Metronome..........................................................13
● Metronome Volume ...............................................13
● Metronome Time Signature...................................13
■ Tempo Control ...........................................................13
Troubleshooting.............................................................23
Options & Expander Modules ....................................23
Keyboard Stand Assembly ............................................ i
MIDI Data Format ........................................................... vii
MIDI Implementation Chart .......................................... ix
Specifications ................................................................... x
1
The Control Panel
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
1
POWER
PHONES Jacks
(Bottom Panel)
BRILLIANCE
REVERB
ROOM
MELLOW
HALL 1
NORMAL
HALL 2
BRIGHT
COSMIC
4859032
Pitch control keys
(See page 12)
Left voice shift up key
TOUCH
EFFECT
DETUNE
CHORUS
TREMOLO
SENSITIVITY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
PIANO 3
CLAVINOVA
TONE
E. PIANO 1
E. PIANO 2
HARPSI-
CHORD
VIBES
STRINGS
!
ORGAN METRONOME
120
▼
67
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4
B0A0G0F0E0D0C0B-1A-1
NORMAL
BRIGHT
TOUCH
REVERB
EFFECT
SENSITIVITY
ROOM
DETUNE
HALL 1
HARD
CHORUS
HALL 2
MEDIUM
MIDI/
TREMOLO
COSMIC
SOFT
TRANSPOSE
CLAVINOVA
PIANO 1
PIANO 3
TONE
PIANO 2
E. PIANO 1
E. PIANO 2
HARPSI-
STRINGS
CHORD
ORGAN METRONOME
VIBES
TEMPO
▲
▼
Transpose keys
(See page 11)
(See page 7)
Balance/Depth keys (See page 7, 9)
1
PLAY
TEMPO
RECORDER
▲
2
REC DEMO
$
Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal
Damper pedal
● The Music Stand
If you will be using sheet music with your
Clavinova, raise the music stand using both hands,
then lower the raised stand so that the hole in the
lower edge of the stand engages with the bracket.
To lower the stand, lift it up with both hands then
gently lower it backward to the horizontal position.
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, and the power indicator located below
the left end of the keyboard will light.
2 [MASTER VOLUME] Control
The [MASTER VOLUME] control adjusts the volume
(level) of sound produced by the Clavinova’s internal
stereo sound system. The [MASTER VOLUME] control also adjusts headphone volume when a pair of
headphones is plugged into the PHONES jack (page 4).
3 [BRILLIANCE] Button
This button can be used to change the tonality or “timbre” of the selected voice. See page 8 for details.
4 [REVERB] Button
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital
reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. See page 9 for details.
2
RECORDER
1
2
PLAY
REC DEMO
@#
B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6
D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7
8 Voice Selectors
The CLP-157 has ten voice selectors. Simply press any
of the voice selectors to select the corresponding voice.
The voice selector LED will light to indicate which
voice is currently selected.
The CLP-157 also has a DUAL mode in which two
voices can be played simultaneously across the full
range of the keyboard — see page 7 for details.
• The PIANO 1 voice is automatically selected
NOTE
whenever the [POWER] switch is initially turned
ON.
9 [METRONOME] Button
Turns the metronome sound on and off. The TEMPO
STEREO
[s] and [t] buttons, below, are used to set the tempo
of the metronome sound — see page 13 for details.
0 TEMPO [t] and [s] Buttons
These buttons adjust the tempo of the CLP-157 metronome function as well as the playback tempo of the
recorder function. The tempo range is from 32 to 280
quarter-note beats per minute.
Right voice shift up key
(See page 7)
5 [EFFECT] Button
The [EFFECT] button selects a range of three effects
— detune, chorus, and tremolo — that you can use in
addition to the REVERB effects. See page 10 for details.
6 [TOUCH SENSITIVITY] Button
The [TOUCH SENSITIVITY] button selects four
different types of keyboard touch sensitivity — HARD,
MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED— to match different playing styles and preferences. See page 11 for details.
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 functions.
For details refer to the “TRANSPOSITION” and
“MIDI FUNCTIONS” sections on pages 11 and 18,
respectively.
Memory key
(See page 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
! TEMPO Display
This 3-digit LED display normally shows the current
tempo in quarter-note beats per minute. When the Metronome or Recorder record or play functions are in
operation it displays the current measure number.
@ RECORDER [PLAY] and [REC] Buttons
These buttons control the CLP-157 2-track recorder,
letting you record and play back just about anything
you play on the keyboard — up to a maximum of about
4,200 notes. See page 14 for details.
# [DEMO] Button
Activates the demo playback mode in which you can
select playback of different demonstration sequences
for each of the Clavinova’s voices. See page 6 for details.
$ Pedals
The CLP-157’s soft (left), sostenuto (center), and
damper (right) pedals provide a range of expressive
control capabilities similar to the pedal functions on an
acoustic piano. See page 10 for details.
3
Connections
312
MIDI
IN
THRU
OUT
AUX IN
AUX OUT
RL
R L/L+R
1 AUX IN L and R Jacks
AUX IN
RL
DOU-10
2 AUX OUT L/L+R and R Jacks
AUX OUT
L/L+RR
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, allowing the sound of the tone generator to be reproduced via the
Clavinova’s internal sound system and speakers.
• The input signal from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT
NOTE
jacks, but is not affected by the Clavinova’s volume control or reverb
effect.
The AUX OUT L/L+R and R jacks deliver the output of the Clavinova
for connection to an instrument amplifier, mixing console, PA system, or
recording equipment. If you will be connecting the Clavinova to a monaural
sound system, use only the L/L+R jack. When a plug is inserted into the L/
L+R jack only, the left- and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via the L/L+R jack so you don’t lose any of the Clavinova’s sound.
The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System
The CLP-157 features a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 50 watts per channel,
driving a speaker system that puts out exceptionally rich sound with natural response from powerful lows to shimmering highs. The speaker system includes two
18-centimeter, two 5-centimeter, and two 5 x 9-centimeter oval speaker units.
• The AUX OUT jack signal must never be returned to the AUX IN jacks,
NOTE
either directly or through external equipment.
3 MIDI IN, THRU and OUT
Connectors
IN OUT THRU
MIDI
Tone Generator
DOU-10
● PHONES Jacks (Bottom Panel)
4
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device (such as the DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit) which can be used to control the Clavinova. The MIDI THRU connector re-transmits any data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing “chaining” of several MIDI instruments or other devices. The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data
generated by the Clavinova (e.g. note and velocity data produced by playing
the Clavinova keyboard).
More details on MIDI are given in “MIDI FUNCTIONS” on page 18.
Two pairs of standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here
for private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is
automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into either of
the PHONES jacks.
Selecting & Playing V oices
ZTurn Power On
POWER
XSet the Volume
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
CSelect a Voice
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
PIANO 3
CLAVINOVA
TONE
E. PIANO 1
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
turned ON).
Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between
the “MIN” and “MAX” settings. Then, when you start playing, re-adjust the
[MASTER VOLUME] control for the most comfortable listening level.
Select the desired voice by pressing one of the voice selectors.
E. PIANO 2
HARPSI-
CHORD
VIBES
STRINGS
ORGAN
VPlay
BAdjust Tone & Add Effects
As Required
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW
NORMAL
BRIGHT
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
COSMIC
EFFECT
DETUNE
CHORUS
TREMOLO
The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and
timbre of notes played can be controlled according to how “hard” you play
the keys. The amount of variation available depends on the selected voice.
You can also change the overall tone or add reverb and/or effects as desired by using the [BRILLIANCE], [REVERB] and [EFFECT] buttons
(see page 8 for [BRILLIANCE] button operation, “Reverb” on page 9, and
“Effects” on page 10).
5
Selecting & Playing Voices
Playing the Demonstration Tunes
The CLP-157 features 10 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate it’s sound
capabilities. Here’s how you can select and play the demo tunes.
ZEngage the Demo Mode
DEMO
Select a Demo Tune
X
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
PIANO 3
CLAVINOVA
TONE
CSet the Volume
MASTER VOLUME
MIN MAX
VPlay a Different Demo
E. PIANO 1
Press the [DEMO] button to engage the demo mode — the voice selec-
tors will flash in sequence.
The 10 demo tunes are selected via the voice selectors. Press a selector to
start playback of the corresponding tune, featuring the voice normally selected by that voice selector button. The demo tunes will play in sequence
until stopped, starting with the selected tune. The voice selector indicator
will flash during demo playback.
E. PIANO 2
HARPSI-
CHORD
VIBES
STRINGS
ORGAN
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume.
• The TEMPO buttons do not affect demo playback (“_ _ _” appears on
NOTE
the TEMPO display).
You can start playback of any other demo tune during playback by simply pressing the corresponding voice selector. Playback will stop and the
playback-ready mode described in step 2, above, will be re-engaged if you
press the voice selector of the demo that is currently playing.
B Stop the Demo
DEMO
6
Press the [DEMO] button when you want to stop demo playback and
return to the normal play mode.
The Demo Tunes
[PIANO 1] button: Etude op. 10-5 “Black Keys” by F. F. Chopin
[PIANO 2] button: “Le Rhône” by K. Hattori
[PIANO 3] button: “Maple Leaf Rag” by S. Joplin
[CLAVINOVA TONE] button: “Pavane pour une infante défunte” by M. J. Ravel
[HARPSICHORD] button: “Le Coucou” by L. C. Daquin
[VIBES] button: “Schmetterling (Papilions)” op. 43 by E. H. Grieg
[STRINGS] button: “Charmaine” by L. Polladk
[ORGAN] button: “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring” (Chorale from Cantata No. 147) by J. S. Bach
• The demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from the original compositions. All
other demo songs are original (© 1994 by YAMAHA CORPORATION).
A
The Dual Mode
I
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.
● Adjusting the Balance Be-
tween the Dual-mode Voices
HARPSI-
E. PIANO 2
ANO 1
C
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Left voice
maximum.
Equal
balance.
CHORD
C
3
Right voice
maximum.
C
4
8
TEMPO
▼
▲
The volume levels of the two voices combined in the DUAL mode are
normally set automatically to produce a pleasing balance (see “Default Settings” below). The balance can be adjusted manually by using the C2
through C4 keys on the keyboard or the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons
while pressing the two voice selectors corresponding to the voices to be
combined in the DUAL mode. The selected balance value (1 … 15) will be
shown on the TEMPO display until the voice selectors are released.
When using the keyboard, the C3 keys produces equal balance between
the two voices (a setting of “8”), while keys to the left of C3 increase the
volume of the left voice in relation to the right voice, and keys to the right
of C3 increase the volume of the right voice in relation to the left voice. By
“left” and “right” voices we refer to the relative positions of the voice selectors — i.e. in a STRINGS/ORGAN combination STRINGS is the left voice
and ORGAN is the right voice.
When using the TEMPO buttons the first time either button is pressed
the current balance appears on the TEMPO display, then pressing the [t]
button increases the volume of the left voice in relation to the right while
the [s] button has the opposite effect. Press both the [s] and [t] buttons
simultaneously to instantly recall the equal-volume (“8”) setting.
■ A setting of “1” sets the volume of the left voice to maximum and the
volume of the right voice to minimum.
■ A setting of “8” sets both voices to the same volume.
■ A setting of “15” sets the volume of the right voice to maximum and the
volume of the left voice to minimum.
● Shifting a Dual-mode Voice
Up One Octave
HARPSI-
E. PIANO 2
1
1
C
Left voice
shift up.
CHORD
5
C
Right voice
shift up.
● Slow-attack Strings
PIANO 1
PIANO 2 PI
STRINGS
S
ORGAN
• Hold either the TEMPO [s] or [t] button for continuous scrolling in the
NOTE
specified direction.
Depending on which voices you combine using the DUAL mode, the
combination may sound better if one of the voices is shifted up an octave.
To shift the right voice, press the C5 key while pressing the two voice selectors corresponding to the voices to be combined in the DUAL mode.
Press C5 again to shift the voice back to its normal range. Use the C1 key
in the same way to shift the left voice.
Default octave settings are provided for all voice combinations, as listed
in the “Default Settings” chart, below.
In a DUAL mode voice combination using STRINGS and any other
voice, it is possible to switch the STRINGS voice to a slow-attack variation
when initially selecting the voices by pressing the [STRINGS] selector
twice while holding the other voice selector. Repeat this operation to return
to the normal STRINGS voice attack.
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The Dual Mode
● Memorizing the Balance,
Strings Type, & Octave Shift
Settings
E. PIANO 2
1
HARPSI-
CHORD
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Press the C7 key while holding any two voice selectors to memorize all
balance, STRINGS voice attack variation, and octave shift settings made
since the power was turned on. The memorized settings will be retained in
memory for about one week after the power is turned off, then the default
settings will be restored. To keep the memorized settings for longer periods,
turn the power on briefly at least once a week.
If these settings are not memorized as described above, they are retained
in memory only until the Clavinova is turned off.
Default Settings
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 PIANO 3
PIANO 1 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 3 (E2)
PIANO 2 0 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 3 (E2)
Octave Shift
C2 … C4: Balance keys 0: Normal octave L: Left voice up one octave R: Right voice up one octave
PIANO 3 0 0 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 3 (E2)
CLAVINOVA TONE
E. PIANO 1 0 0 0 0
E. PIANO 2 0 0 0 0 0
HARPSICHORD 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 5 (G2)
VIBES R R R RRRR 7 (B2) 7 (B2)
STRINGS 0 0 0 0 000L 8 (C3)
ORGAN 0 0 0 0 000L0
0 0 0 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 4 (F2)
CLAVINOVA
TONE
Balance
E. PIANO 1 E. PIANO 2
8 (C3) 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 3 (E2)
HARPSI-
CHORD
6 (A2) 8 (C3) 4 (F2) 4 (F2)
VIBES STRINGS ORGAN
Brilliance
The [BRILLIANCE] button makes it possible to change the tonality or “timbre” of the selected
voice to suit your musical requirements. Three settings are provided: MELLOW, NORMAL, and
BRIGHT. To select one of these settings, press the [BRILLIANCE] button a few times until the
indicator corresponding to the desired setting lights.
NORMAL .....This setting produces the “normal” tone of the selected voice.
BRIGHT .......This setting creates a brighter, sharper tone.
MELLOW.....The MELLOW setting produces a rounder, softer tone.
● Memorizing the Brilliance
Setting
BRILLIANCE
MELLOW
NORMAL
BRIGHT
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Press the C7 key while holding the [BRILLIANCE] button to memorize
the current brilliance setting. The memorized setting will be retained in
memory for about one week after the power is turned off, then the default
setting (NORMAL) will be restored. To keep the memorized setting for
longer periods, turn the power on briefly at least once a week.
If this setting is not memorized as described above, it is retained in
memory only until the Clavinova is turned off.
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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
[REVERB] button is pressed). No reverb is produced when all indicators are off.
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.
HALL 1 ......For a “bigger” reverb sound, use the HALL 1 setting. This effect simulates the natu-
ral reverberation of a medium-size concert hall.
HALL 2 ......For a really spacious reverb sound, use the HALL 2 setting. This effect simulates the
natural reverberation of a large concert hall.
COSMIC ....The COSMIC reverb effect produces an echo-plus-reverb sound that can add life and
animation to your music.
● Adjusting Reverb Depth
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
COSMIC
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2
0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Decrease
depth.
C
3
Normal
depth.
Increase
depth.
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TEMPO
▼
▲
The depth of the selected reverb effect can be adjusted for the current
voice (separate settings can be made for each voice) by using the C2
through C4 keys on the keyboard or the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons
while holding the [REVERB] button. The selected reverb depth value (0 …
15) will be shown on the TEMPO display until the [REVERB] button is
released. The default reverb depth settings are given in the “Default Settings” chart below.
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When using the keyboard, the C3 keys sets the “normal” depth (a setting
of “8”). Keys to the left of C3 decrease the reverb depth, and keys to the
right of C3 increase the reverb depth.
When using the TEMPO buttons the first time either button is pressed
the current depth setting appears on the TEMPO display, then pressing the
ss
[
s] button increases the reverb depth while the [
ss
tt
t] button decreases the
tt
reverb depth. Press both the [s] and [t] buttons simultaneously to instantly recall the normal (“8”) setting.
■ A setting of “0” sets the minimum reverb depth (no reverb).
■ A setting of “8” sets medium “normal” reverb depth.
■ A setting of “15” sets the maximum reverb depth.
• Hold either the TEMPO [s] or [t] button for continuous scrolling in the
NOTE
specified direction.
• A setting of “1” cannot be entered via the keyboard.
Default Settings
ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2
STRINGS, ORGAN 8 (C3) 8 (C3) 11 (F3) 10 (E3)
* All effect types set to C3 for all other voices.
* The default reverb type is ROOM.
COSMIC
● Memorizing the Reverb
Type & Depth Settings
REVERB
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
COSMIC
Press the C7 key while holding the [REVERB] button to memorize the
current effect type and all depth settings made since the power was turned
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on. The memorized settings will be retained in memory for about one week
after the power is turned off, then the default settings will be restored. To
keep the memorized settings for longer periods, turn the power on briefly at
least once a week.
If these settings are not memorized as described above, they are retained
in memory only until the Clavinova is turned off.
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Effects
The [EFFECT] button selects a range of three effects that you can use in addition to the
REVERB effects.
To select an effect press the [EFFECT] button a few times until the indicator corresponding to the desired effect lights (the indicators light in sequence each time the [EFFECT]
button is pressed). No effect is produced when all indicators are off.
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... TREMOLO is a gentle variation in volume that gives the sound a more dy-
namic feel. The tremolo speed is independently preset for each voice.
● Memorizing Effects for Each
Voice
Voice
Power-on
Effect
EFFECT
DETUNE
CHORUS
TREMOLO
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 PIANO 3
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF CHORUS OFF TREMOLO OFF OFF
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The Pedals
The CLP-157 allows different effects to be set for each voice so that the
appropriate effect is automatically recalled whenever a voice is selected.
The initial effect assignments when the CLP-157 power is turned on are
given in the chart below.
These settings can be changed by selecting the desired voice and effects,
and then pressing the C7 key while holding the [EFFECT] button. All settings made since the power was turned on are memorized. The memorized
settings will be retained in memory for about one week after the power is
turned off, then the default settings will be restored. To keep the memorized
settings for longer periods, turn the power on briefly at least once a week.
If these settings are not memorized as described above, they are retained
in memory only until the Clavinova is turned off.
CLAVINOVA
TONE
E. PIANO 1 E. PIANO 2
HARPSI-
CHORD
VIBES STRINGS ORGAN
The CLP-157 has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to
those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
● Soft (Left) Pedal
● Sostenuto (Center)
Pedal
● Damper (Right)
Pedal
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Pressing the soft pedal reduces the volume and slightly changes the timbre of notes played.
The soft pedal actually functions in eight levels, depending on how hard it is pressed.
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the sostenuto pedal while the note(s)
are held, those notes will be sustained as long as the pedal is held (as if the damper pedal had
been pressed) but all subsequently played notes will not be sustained. This makes it possible
to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played “staccato.”
The damper pedal functions in the same way as a damper pedal on an acoustic piano. When
the damper pedal is pressed notes played have a long sustain. When a piano voice is selected
the damper pedal also produces a special “resonance” that simulates the ring of the strings and
the sound board of an acoustic piano. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. The CLP-157 damper pedal additionally features continuous damping. This allows you to create shorter effects by pressing the damper pedal down only part of the way.
Touch Sensitivity
The [TOUCH SENSITIVITY] button selects four different types of keyboard touch sensitivity —
HARD, MEDIUM, SOFT or FIXED — to match different playing styles and preferences. The different
touch sensitivity settings are selected by using the [TOUCH SENSITIVITY] button.
HARD............................
MEDIUM ....................... The MEDIUM setting produces a fairly “standard” keyboard response. This is the initial
SOFT ............................ The SOFT setting allows maximum loudness to be produced with relatively light key
FIXED (No indicator lit)... All notes are produced at the same volume no matter how hard the keyboard is played.
● Memorizing the Touch
Sensitivity Setting
TOUCH
SENSITIVITY
HARD
MEDIUM
SOFT
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Transposition
The HARD setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum loudness.
factory default setting.
pressure.
This is an ideal setting for voices which normally have no keyboard sensitivity (i.e.
harpsichord and organ).
Press the C7 key while holding the [TOUCH SENSITIVITY] button to memo-
rize the current touch sensitivity setting. The memorized setting will be retained in
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memory for about one week after the power is turned off, then the default setting
will be restored. To keep the memorized setting for longer periods, turn the power
on briefly at least once a week.
If this settings is not memorized as described above, it is retained in memory
only until the Clavinova is turned off.
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, or the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons, are
used for transposition.
ZPress and hold the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button. The current transpose setting
will appear on the TEMPO display (“-6” semitones through “0” through “6”
semitones).
XPress a key between F#2 and F#3 according to the desired amount of transposi-
tion*, or use the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons to set the required transposition
value. The “0” default setting can be instantly recalled by simultaneously pressing the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons.
CRelease the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button.
* Pressing the C3 key produces normal keyboard pitch. Pressing the key to the left
of C3 (B2) transposes the pitch of the keyboard down a semitone, the next key to
the left (Bb2) transposes down a whole tone (two semitones), etc., down to the
F#2 key which transposes down 6 semitones. Upward transposition is accomplished in the same way using the keys to the right of C3, up to F#3 which transposes up 6 semitones.
MIDI/
TRANSPOSE
F#
2
-6 -4 -2 +1
-5 -3 -1 0 +2 +4 +5
Transpose
down.
Normal
pitch.
-1
TEMPO
▼
3
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+3 +6
Transpose
▲
F#
3
up.
• Hold either the TEMPO [s] or [t] button for continuous scrolling in the specified
NOTE
direction.
• Notes below and above the A-1 — C7 of the Clavinova sound one octave higher
and lower, respectively.
• If the VIBES indicator lights when the [MIDI/TRANSPOSE] button is pressed, the
Individual Key Tuning mode is ON (see page 16) and the transposition function
cannot be used.
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Pitch Control
Pitch control makes it possible to tune the Clavinova over a ±50-cent range (approximate) in approximately 1.2-cent or 1-hertz intervals. A hundred “cents” equals one semitone, so the tuning range
provided allows fine tuning of overall pitch over a range of approximately a semitone. Pitch control is
useful for tuning the Clavinova to match other instruments or recorded music.
● Tuning Up
-1
A-1B
▼
TEMPO
3
C
▲
3
B
● Tuning Down
-1
A#
-1
A
▼
TEMPO
3
C
▲
3
B
● To Restore Standard Pitch
-1
A#
A-1B
-1
3
C
3
B
Z To tune up (raise pitch), hold the A-1 and B-1 keys simultaneously
(A-1 and B-1 are the two lowest white keys on the keyboard) and press
any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range is pressed the
pitch is raised by approximately 1.2 cents, up to a maximum of about 50
cents above standard pitch. To raise the pitch in 1-hertz increments press
the TEMPO [s] button instead of the C3-B3 keys. The TEMPO [t]
button can also be used to tune down while the A-1 and B-1 keys are held.
X Release the A-1 and B-1 keys.
Z To tune down (lower pitch), hold the A-1 and A#-1 keys simultane-
ously and press any key between C3 and B3. Each time a key in this range
is pressed the pitch is lowered by approximately 1.2 cents, up to a maximum of about 50 cents below standard pitch. To lower the pitch in 1-hertz
increments press the TEMPO [t] button instead of the C3-B3 keys. The
TEMPO [s] button can also be used to tune up while the A-1 and A#-1
keys are held.
XRelease the A-1 and A#-1 keys.
ZTo restore the default pitch (A3 = 440 Hz), hold the A-1, A#-1, and B-1
keys simultaneously and press any key between C3 and B3, or simultaneously press the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons.
XRelease the A-1, A#-1 and B-1 keys.
• Hold either the TEMPO [s] or [t] button for continuous scrolling in the
TEMPO
▼
▲
NOTE
● The Pitch Display The approximate pitch of A3 is shown on the TEMPO display in Hertz
Example:
442 442.0 .........442.24
4.42 442.25 .......442.49
while the pitch control function is in operation. The total display range is from
approximately 427 hertz (-50 cents) to 453 hertz (+50 cents).
The dots to the right of each figure in the display are used to provide a
general idea of fractional pitches.
44.2 442.5 .........442.74
442. 442.75 .......442.99
● Memorizing the Pitch Con-
trol Setting
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Press the C7 key while holding the A-1/B-1, A-1/A#-1, or A-1/A#-1/B-1 key
combination to memorize the current pitch control setting. The memorized
setting will be retained in memory for about one week after the power is
turned off, then the standard pitch will be restored. To keep the memorized
setting for longer periods, turn the power on briefly at least once a week.
If this setting is not memorized as described above, it is retained in memory
only until the Clavinova is turned off.
specified direction.
• The PITCH CONTROL function has no effect when LOCAL OFF is active
(see “MIDI FUNCTIONS,” page 20).
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The Metronome & Tempo Control
The CLP-157 built-in metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide
a solid rhythmic guide when recording using the Recorder feature, described below.
The Metronome
METRONOME
● Metronome Volume
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METRONOME
● Metronome Time Signature
PIANO 1
1st Beat
2nd Beat
3rd Beat
4th Beat
5th Beat
6th Beat
PIANO 2
Beat Indicator
No accent/
4 time 2 time 3 time 6 time
▼
PIANO 3
TEMPO
CLAVINOVA
▲
TONE
1.20
E. PIANO 1
The metronome sound is turned on and off via the [METRONOME] button.
Press the [METRONOME] button so that its indicator lights to turn the metronome on and then again so that the indicator goes out to turn the metronome off.
When the metronome is on the current measure number is shown on the TEMPO
display.
The volume of the metronome sound can be independently adjusted by using the
TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons while holding the [METRONOME] button. The
first time either button is pressed the current volume setting appears on the
TEMPO display, then pressing the [s] button increases the volume while the [t]
button decreases the volume. Press both the [s] and [t] buttons simultaneously to
instantly recall the default (“8”) setting.
■ A setting of “1” sets the minimum metronome volume.
■ A setting of “8” sets the default metronome volume.
■ A setting of “15” sets the maximum metronome volume.
• Hold either the TEMPO [s] or [t] button for continuous scrolling in the specified
NOTE
direction.
The time signature of the metronome sound can be set by pressing the appropri-
ate voice selector button while holding the [METRONOME] button, as follows:
METRONOME
[METRONOME] + [PIANO 1] No accent (default)
[METRONOME] + [PIANO 2] 2 time
[METRONOME] + [PIANO 3] 3 time
[METRONOME] + [CLAVINOVA TONE] 4 time
[METRONOME] + [E. PIANO 1] 6 time
The dots on the TEMPO display flash to indicate the current beat
within the current measure, as shown to the left.
120
TEMPO
▼
▲
Tempo Control
The tempo of the Metronome and Recorder playback functions can be adjusted
from 32 to 280 quarter-note beats per minute via the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons. The current tempo normally appears on the TEMPO display. Although the
TEMPO display shows the current measure number during Metronome or Recorder operation, the tempo value is displayed when either of the TEMPO buttons
are pressed, and remains on the display for about one second after the TEMPO
buttons are released.
The default tempo of 120 beats per minute is automatically set when the power
is initially turned on. Press the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons simultaneously to
instantly recall the default tempo (120) at any time. The tempo value in the Recorder memory is recalled if the TEMPO [s] and [t] buttons are pressed simultaneously during recorder playback or when a green track indicator is lit.
• Hold either the TEMPO [s] or [t] button for continuous scrolling in the specified
NOTE
direction.
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Using the Recorder
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The CLP-157 features a two-track recorder that lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then
play it back. Since you have two tracks, you can “overdub” one part on top of another, using a different
voice if you like, to create complex, rich-sounding recordings. The recorder feature is a useful adjunct to
any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective.
It can also be just plain fun.
The recorder actually records the following data:
Parameters Recorded for Each track
● Notes played ● Voice selection ● Dual mode voices
● Dual balance ● Damper pedal ● Soft pedal
● Sostenuto pedal
● Brilliance ● Effect
Engage the Record Ready
Z
Mode
RECORDER
1
PLAY
(not recorded as an initial setting)
2
REC
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X Select the Record Track
RECORDER
1
PLAY
2
REC
Parameters Recorded for the Entire Song
● Reverb type ● Reverb depth
● Tempo
(initial setting only)
Recording
Press the RECORDER [REC] button to engage the record ready mode
(recording does not actually start yet). The [REC] button indicator will
light and the rightmost beat indicator dot will flash at the current tempo.
• You can record up to a maximum of about 4,200 notes (26 kilobytes)
NOTE
When the record mode is engaged in the previous step, the last-recorded
track will automatically be selected for recording and its indicator — i.e.
the [1] or [2] button indicator — will glow red. If you want to record on a
different track, press the appropriate track button so that its indicator glows
red.
NOTE
depending on pedal usage and other factors. The [REC] button and
record track indicators will begin to flash when the recorder memory is
almost full (“FUL” will appear on the TEMPO display) and recording will
stop automatically.
• The amount of remaining memory is displayed in kilobytes (approximate)
when the [REC] button is released, or when a record track button is
pressed as in step 2, below.
• The track button indicators of tracks which contain previously recorded
data will glow green (unless the track is turned off as described below).
The previously-recorded data on the non-record track will normally be
played back as you record, so you can play along with a previouslyrecorded track. If you don’t want to hear the previously recorded track as
you record, press the playback track button before pressing the [REC]
button (step 1, above) so that its indicator goes out.
• Recording on a track which already contains data will erase all previous
data on that track.
Make All Necessary Initial
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Settings
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
PIANO 3
V Start Recording
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CLAVINOVA
TONE
E. PI
Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want to record
with (or voices if you will be using the dual mode). You might also want to
set the volume and tempo controls.
Recording will begin automatically as soon as you play a note on the
keyboard or press the [PLAY] button. The current measure number will
appear on the TEMPO display during recording.
• If the metronome was on when you started recording, you’ll be able to
NOTE
keep time with the metronome while recording, but the metronome
sound will not be recorded.
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