Yamaha CLP-157, CLP-157E User Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic
products may have either labels similar to the graphics
shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these
graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graph­ics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indi­cated on this page and those indicated in the safety in­struction section.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

See bottom of Keyboard enclosure for graphic symbol markings

The exclamation point within the equi­lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important oper­ating and maintenance (servicing) in­structions in the literature accompany­ing the product.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to pro­duce 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: This product MAY contain a small non­rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is ap­proximately five years. When replacement becomes nec­essary, contact a qualified service representative to per­form the replacement.

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.

Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is consid­ered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and
federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products
that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within the equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the pres­ence of uninsulated “dangerous volt­age” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to con­stitute a risk of electrical shock.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic prod­ucts are tested and approved by an independent safety
testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when
it is properly installed and used in its normal and custom­ary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated.
DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product per­formance and/or safety standards may be diminished.
Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied
if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warranties may
also be affected.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The
information contained in this manual is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves
the right to change or modify any of the specifications
without notice or obligation to update existing units.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl­edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and con­sult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indi­cates the location of the name plate. The model number,
serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on
this plate. You should record the model number, serial
number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided
below and retain this manual as a permanent record of
your purchase.

Model _____________________________________

92-469 1

Serial No. __________________________________
Purchase Date ______________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic prod-

uct, basic precautions should always be followed. These pre­cautions 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, in­cluding connection to the main supply.

2. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are

manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area
where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt
exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact
your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable)
instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the
name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic
found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

3. This product may be equipped with a polarized plug

(one blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If the
problem persists, contact an electrician to have the obsolete
outlet replaced. Do NOT defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

4. Some electronic products utilize external power sup-

plies or adapters. Do NOT connect this type of product to any
power supply or adapter other than one described in the owners
manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by
Yamaha.

5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other

objects on the power cord or place it in a position where any­one could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or
connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is
not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the
minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE:
The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling
capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electri­cian.

6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically

designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in loca­tions that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instruc­tions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be
assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products

should be installed in locations that do not significantly con­tribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this prod­uct close to heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers and
other devices that produce heat should be avoided.

8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-

tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Exam­ples of wet/damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub,
sink, or wet basement.

9. This product should be used only with the components

supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all
safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.

10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from

the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for ex­tended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when
there is a high probability of lightening and/or electrical storm
activity.

11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are

not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.

12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a

qualified service person when:

a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been

spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain: or
d. The product dose not operate, exhibits a marked change

in performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the

product has been damaged.

13. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that de-

scribed in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.

14. This product, either alone or in combination with an ampli-

fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a
level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.

15. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or acces-

sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the
product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are de­signed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that
benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are
well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are
designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

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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.

CLP

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157

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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

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