User manual YAMAHA EZ-AG

[. . . ] EZ GUITAR / EZ GITARRE / EZ GUITARE / EZ GUITARRA SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc. , is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. [. . . ] This can be handy to slow a song down for practice. 1 Press the [TEMPO] button. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET 64 TEMPO VOLUME TUNING The current tempo will appear on the display. DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO 2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the tempo. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the default tempo of the song. VOLUME TUNING 130 TEMPO DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO 14 16 EZ-AG Playing the Songs Adjust the Balance This function adjusts the volume of the accompaniment playback, thus allowing you to set the ideal balance between the accompaniment and what you play on the EZ-AG strings. 1 b Press the [VOLUME] button once or twice so that "bAL" appears on the display. "bAL" will show on the display while the [VOLUME] button is held, then the current balance setting will appear when the button is released. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET bAL TEMPO VOLUME TUNING DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO 2 Use the VALUE [+] and [-] buttons to set the desired balance. The accompaniment volume can be adjusted from "0" (minimum) through "127" (maximum) to achieve the best balance with what you play on the instrument's strings. The initial default accompaniment volume setting is "64. " · Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the default song volume. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET 98 TEMPO VOLUME TUNING DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO 15 EZ-AG 17 Play Along With the Songs Try playing along with the songs using the EZ-AG's three play modes: STRUM (right hand), CHORD (left hand), and BOTH (both hands). PLAY 1: STRUM Play using only your right hand. Great for rhythm practice. 1 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET The song number will appear on the display. 10 TEMPO VOLUME TUNING DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO 2 Press the [STRUM] button to begin playback in the PLAY 1: STRUM mode. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET . 10 TEMPO VOLUME TUNING DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO The song will begin after count-in. Strum the EZ-AG strings with your right hand and the appropriate chords for the song will sound. In this mode the fret buttons have no effect on playback, so you can play anywhere with your left hand without changing the playback sound. Press the [STRUM] button again to stop playback. If you want the frets to glow (up to the sixth fret) to indicate the fingerings of the chords being played, press the [STRUM] button while simultaneously holding the [SOUND] and [SONG] buttons. 16 18 EZ-AG Play Along With the Songs PLAY 2: CHORD Play using only your left hand. Great for chord practice. 1 2 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play. Press the [CHORD] button to begin playback in the PLAY 2: CHORD mode. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET . 10 TEMPO VOLUME TUNING DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO The song will begin after count-in. Finger the chords indicated by the glowing fret buttons. Playback will only proceed when you press all of the glowing fret buttons. Playing the EZ-AG strings in this mode has no effect on playback. Press the [CHORD] button again to stop playback. PLAY 3: BOTH Once you've mastered the left and right-hand techniques using play modes 1 and 2, try playing using both hands. 1 2 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play. Press the [BOTH] button to begin playback in the PLAY 3: BOTH mode. PLAY MODE 1 STRUM START/STOP 2 CHORD START/STOP 3 BOTH START/STOP VALUE RESET . 10 TEMPO VOLUME TUNING DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT CAPO The song will begin after count-in. Play with both your right and left hands in the same way you did in the STRUM and CHORD play modes to play the entire song as smoothly as possible. Press the [BOTH] button again to stop playback. 17 EZ-AG 19 Connecting To MIDI Devices The EZ-AG features MIDI IN and OUT connectors that can be used to connect to other MIDI devices for expanded musical capabilities. It is also possible to load additional songs downloaded from the internet (URL provided below) into the EZ-AG via these connectors. What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an international standard system that allows electronic musical instruments and related devices to communicate with and control one another. By connecting MIDI-compatible devices via standard MIDI cables, it becomes possible to transfer a variety of performance and setup data between devices for enhanced musical capabilities. G MIDI IN Connector Receives MIDI data from external MIDI devices. G MIDI OUT Connector Transmits MIDI data to external MIDI devices. · MIDI cables are sold separately and are available from most musical instrument stores that handle electronic music gear. · Excessively long MIDI cables can cause data errors. Use MIDI cables that are no longer than 15 meters. · Make sure the power to external devices is turned off when connecting the EZ-AG. [. . . ] 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Tel: 21-520-2577 ITALY Yamaha Musica Italia S. P. A. Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA MEXICO Yamaha de Mexico S. A. De C. V. , Departamento de ventas Javier Rojo Gomez No. 1149, Col. Tel: 55-5804-0600 KOREA Yamaha Music Korea Ltd. [. . . ]