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EZ GUITAR / EZ GITARRE / EZ GUITARE / EZ GUITARRA
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged. This product should be used on
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Twelve of the demo-songs or compositions included in this instrument are as follows: California Girls (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay Words and Music by Brian Wilson and Mike Love Words and Music by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding Copyright © 1965 IRVING MUSIC, INC. Copyright © 1968, 1975 IRVING MUSIC, INC. Copyright Renewed Copyright Renewed All Rights Reserved Used by Permission All Rights Reserved Used by Permission Day Tripper Stand By Me Words and Music by John Lennon
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2 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage
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• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally Handling caution fall over. • Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument. • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel. Connections • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches o
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4 Thank you for choosing a Yamaha EZ GUITAR (EZ-AG)! For maximum performance and enjoyment, please read this owner's manual carefully before using your EZ-AG. When you're done reading the manual, please store it in a safe place – along with the warranty card – for future reference. Main Features The EZ-AG is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use instrument. Some of its main features and functions include: • Built-in amplifier and speaker. • Automatic accompaniment featuring a range of popular song
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Contents Names Of the Parts, Controls, Connecting To MIDI Devices.........................20 and Connectors ...............................................8 • What is MIDI?...................................................20 • Some Example MIDI Applications ....................20 Setting Up.......................................................10 • Connecting To a Computer ..............................21 • Power Requirements ........................................10 • Loading Song Data Into
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6 Names Of the Parts, Controls, and Connectors Body Bridge Plate Strings Strings that are sounding The strings can be can be muted by touching played either with a pick the bridge plate with side or or finger style. heel of the right hand. Be LED sure to touch the plate on the back of the neck with your left hand while touching the bridge plate with your right hand (See Page 12.) Frets EZ-AG frets 1 through 6 are illuminated and will glow red when pressed. When the PLAY MODE is set
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Names Of the Parts, Controls, and Connectors r [TUNING] Button u [SONG] Button Allows overall tuning of the EZ-AG in semitone Allows any of the 25 internal songs to be selected for increments, as well as selection of one of the EZ- playback. In addition to the songs initially provided, AG’s alternative tunings: in addition to standard gui- songs downloaded from the internet to a computer tar tuning the EZ-AG provides drop-D, open-D, can be read into and stored in the EZ-AG. open-G, and open-E
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8 Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your EZ-AG for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the EZ-AG will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • q Make sure
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Setting Up Connections To AC wall socket Refer to “Connecting To a Computer” on page 21 EZ-AG Headphones for connection details. AC Power Adaptor Computer USB-MIDI Interface Powered Speaker USB MIDI OUT Connector Standard Connector Phone Plug DC IN 12V MIDI IN Connector Connector Audio System, PHONES/OUTPUT Television, etc. Connector RCA Pin Plugs Stereo Phone Plug • Make sure that power to all external devices is OFF when connecting the EZ-AG to avoid possible electric shock and damag
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10 Playing the EZ-AG When you’re set up and ready, turn on the power and play! Power On & Play 1 Turn on the power. With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply • Make sure that external ampli- press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument fication gear is off when turn- ing the EZ-AG power on or off. is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it • A very small amount of power pops up.). The “YAMAHA”
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Playing the EZ-AG Selecting Different Sounds The EZ-AG includes 20 different guitar, bass, and other instrument sounds. Choose the sound that best suits the song you’re playing and your playing style. 1 Press the [SOUND] button. PLAY MODE 1 3 VALUE 2 RESET STRUM CHORD BOTH The number of the START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP currently selected 1 sound will appear TEMPO VOLUME on the display. DEMO SOUND SONG START/STOP SELECT SELECT CAPO TUNING 2 Select a sound number. Use the [+] and [-] but
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12 Playing the EZ-AG Using the CAPO Function The EZ-AG’s virtual capo functions in the same way as a normal guitar capo, “stopping” the strings at the spec- ified fret. The EZ-AG CAPO function can be applied up to the sixth fret. Some guitar books include capo indica- tions that can make setting this function easy. 1 Press the [CAPO] button. PLAY MODE VALUE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH RESET START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP The current CAPO position will appear on C0 the display. TEMPO VOLUME DEMO
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Playing the Songs The EZ-AG features a range of internal songs that you can play along with. Song numbers 1 through 25 are pre-programmed into the EZ-AG. Additional songs can be downloaded from the internet using a computer and loaded into the EZ-AG for playback. Refer to the “Connecting to MIDI Devices” section for details. Song List No. Title No. Title No. Title No. Title SONG 8 California Girls PATTERN 19 I-VIm-IV-V7-I 1 Tears In Heaven 9 Knock On Wood 13 I-V 20 I-IIm-IIIm-IV 2 A Hard Day’
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14 Playing the Songs Listen To a Specified Song and Play Along 1 Press [SONG] and select a song. After pressing the [SONG] button, use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the • After pressing the [DEMO] button number of the song you want to play. to start playback, the [+] and [-] buttons can be used to select a specific song. All remaining songs will play back in sequence The number of the PLAY MODE following the selected song. 1 2 3 VALUE currently selected RESET STRUM CHORD BOTH • If
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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 Press the [VOLUME] button once or twice so that “b b b bA A A AL L L L” 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 2 3 VALUE RESET STRUM CHORD BOTH ST
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16 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. The song number will PLAY MODE VALUE 1 2 3 appear on the display. STRUM CHORD BOTH RESET START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP 10 TEMPO VOLUME DEMO SOUND SONG START/STOP S
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Play Along With the Songs PLAY 2: CHORD Play using only your left hand. Great for chord practice. 1 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play. 2 Press the [CHORD] button to begin playback in the PLAY 2: CHORD mode. PLAY MODE VALUE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH RESET START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP 10 . TEMPO VOLUME DEMO SOUND SONG CAPO TUNING START/STOP SELECT SELECT The song will begin after count-in. Finger the chords indicated by the glowing fre
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18 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 down- loaded 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. B
