User manual YAMAHA EZ-30E

[. . . ] Owner's Manual 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. [. . . ] · You can instantly restore the default setting by pressing both [+]/[­] buttons simultaneously (when Harmony is selected). · · · · 50 Auto Accompaniment The EZ-30 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - as well as voice settings appropriate for each pattern - for various popular music styles. A total of 106 different styles are available, in several different categories. With the auto accompaniment function, the EZ-30 autoAccompaniment key range matically plays accompaniment parts (bass sound and chords) that match the selected style and the chords played in the accompaniment key range. Select the desired accompaniment style and play the keyboard using the auto accompaniment function. Select an accompaniment style. Stop the accompaniment. Selecting a Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51 Starting Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52 Using Auto Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . . . page 55 Playing a Melody along with the Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61 Changing the Accompaniment Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62 Stopping the Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . page 54 Selecting a Style Press the [STYLE] button. Style number Style name Select the desired style number. Use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[­] buttons to step up and down through the styles (page 25). 51 Auto Accompaniment Starting Accompaniment Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn the auto accompaniment function on. Accompaniment on indicator You can start playing accompaniment using one of the following four methods. Sync start Press the [SYNC START] button. The EZ-30 enters Sync start waiting mode, and the beat indicators flash. When you start playing chords in the accompaniment key range, the accompaniment starts playing. Beat indicators Accompaniment key range To cancel Sync start waiting mode, press the [SYNC START] button again. At this time, playing a chord in the accompaniment key range will produce bass sounds and chords without a rhythm section. Sync stop When you press the [SYNC STOP] button, the EZ-30 enters Sync start mode. When you release keys in the accompaniment key range, the accompaniment stops and the EZ-30 enters Sync start waiting mode. Sync stop indicator 52 Start As soon as you press the [START/STOP] button, the rhythm part starts playing. When you play a chord in the accompaniment key range, the EZ-30 produces the bass and chords. Accompaniment key range When you press the [START/STOP] button, only the rhythm part of the selected accompaniment starts playing. If any of accompaniment styles 97­106 (Accompaniment category: PIANIST) is selected, no rhythm part sounds. Tap start Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times for a four-beat song and three times for a three-beat song at a tempo at which you would like to play. The rhythm part starts playing. Intro Sync start Press the [SYNC START] button. The EZ-30 enters Sync start waiting mode, and the beat indicators flash. The EZ-30 waits for the sync start that begins with an Intro section. When you play a chord in the accompaniment key range, the accompaniment starts with an Intro section, followed by the Main A (or B) accompaniment section. Beat indicators 53 Auto Accompaniment Stopping the Accompaniment You can stop the accompaniment playback using one of the following three methods. · Press the [START/STOP] button. · Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The accompaniment stops immediately. The accompaniment stops immediately. [. . . ] Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00 MALAYSIA Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn. , Bhd. Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-703-0900 BRAZIL Yamaha Musical do Brasil LTDA. Rebouças 2636, São Paulo, Brasil Tel: 011-853-1377 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 8B DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00 PHILIPPINES Yupangco Music Corporation 339 Gil J. Box 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551 ARGENTINA Yamaha Music Argentina S. A. [. . . ]