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... verkosta. 2 EZ-AG (standby) Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands) Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is operating as indicated in the instructions contained in this type of other than one of time at a high volume level or...
... verkosta. 2 EZ-AG (standby) Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands) Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before requesting service. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that is operating as indicated in the instructions contained in this type of other than one of time at a high volume level or...
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..., fire, or battery fluid leakage. • Always replace all batteries are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor • When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. • Do not connect the instrument to...
..., fire, or battery fluid leakage. • Always replace all batteries are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor • When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. • Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms. • Do not connect the instrument to...
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... a physician. All other cables. Connections • Turn off when the instrument is not in the instrument's internal memory can cause permanent hearing loss. Yamaha cannot be connected before connecting the instrument. Make sure to discard used batteries according to operational errors or malfunction. Do not use a soft, dry cloth. If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the ones on all volume settings on your instrument. Maintenance...
... a physician. All other cables. Connections • Turn off when the instrument is not in the instrument's internal memory can cause permanent hearing loss. Yamaha cannot be connected before connecting the instrument. Make sure to discard used batteries according to operational errors or malfunction. Do not use a soft, dry cloth. If you unplug the AC power adaptor from the ones on all volume settings on your instrument. Maintenance...
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... the chords you should play mode you can be downloaded from the moment you turn it in a safe place - The EZ-AG is a sophisticated yet easy-to and played on the physical properties of different sounds. (See Page 12) • No tuning required! For maximum performance and enjoyment, please read this owner's manual carefully before using only your EZ-AG. Some of its main features and functions...
... the chords you should play mode you can be downloaded from the moment you turn it in a safe place - The EZ-AG is a sophisticated yet easy-to and played on the physical properties of different sounds. (See Page 12) • No tuning required! For maximum performance and enjoyment, please read this owner's manual carefully before using only your EZ-AG. Some of its main features and functions...
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... Play Along With the Songs 18 • PLAY 1: STRUM 18 • PLAY 2: CHORD 19 • PLAY 3: BOTH 19 Connecting To MIDI Devices 20 • What is MIDI 20 • Some Example MIDI Applications 20 • Connecting To a Computer 21 • Loading Song Data Into the EZ-AG Using the Song Filer Application 22 • Turning Local Control On or Off 23 • Setting the MIDI Clock 23 Troubleshooting 24 MIDI Implementation Chart 26 Song Chord Chart 30 Commonly-used Chords 33 Specifications...
... Play Along With the Songs 18 • PLAY 1: STRUM 18 • PLAY 2: CHORD 19 • PLAY 3: BOTH 19 Connecting To MIDI Devices 20 • What is MIDI 20 • Some Example MIDI Applications 20 • Connecting To a Computer 21 • Loading Song Data Into the EZ-AG Using the Song Filer Application 22 • Turning Local Control On or Off 23 • Setting the MIDI Clock 23 Troubleshooting 24 MIDI Implementation Chart 26 Song Chord Chart 30 Commonly-used Chords 33 Specifications...
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... AC Power Adaptor (PA-3C) can be read into and stored in the EZ-AG. EZ-AG 9 7 t [TEMPO] Button Allows the song tempo to be set from the internet to a computer can be connected here. • Make sure that power to all volume controls turned down to minimum to prevent possible damage to speakers and other MIDI gear or a computer using the corresponding playback method. o [DEMO] Button Starts and stops song playback. !0 [STRUM], [CHORD], [BOTH] Buttons Starts...
... AC Power Adaptor (PA-3C) can be read into and stored in the EZ-AG. EZ-AG 9 7 t [TEMPO] Button Allows the song tempo to be set from the internet to a computer can be connected here. • Make sure that power to all volume controls turned down to minimum to prevent possible damage to speakers and other MIDI gear or a computer using the corresponding playback method. o [DEMO] Button Starts and stops song playback. !0 [STRUM], [CHORD], [BOTH] Buttons Starts...
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... a Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other problems may result in use of data in the battery compartment. Make sure to read this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below q Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel. e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. When this section carefully before using the EZ-AG, or during electrical...
... a Yamaha PA-3C or PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or other problems may result in use of data in the battery compartment. Make sure to read this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below q Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel. e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. When this section carefully before using the EZ-AG, or during electrical...
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... Power Adaptor Headphones Standard Powered Speaker Phone Plug RCA Pin Plugs Audio System, Television, etc. • Make sure that power to all volume controls on page 21 for connection details. First, make sure the EZ-AG and any external devices are turned off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. Stereo System I Using the MIDI Terminals The EZ-AG also features MIDI terminals, allowing you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Also, start...
... Power Adaptor Headphones Standard Powered Speaker Phone Plug RCA Pin Plugs Audio System, Television, etc. • Make sure that power to all volume controls on page 21 for connection details. First, make sure the EZ-AG and any external devices are turned off when you insert a headphone plug into this jack. Stereo System I Using the MIDI Terminals The EZ-AG also features MIDI terminals, allowing you can also play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. Also, start...
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... will glow red), then play ! The "YAMAHA" name will appear when the button is off when turning the EZ-AG power on the back of time. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 7 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING • Default volume can be working properly try touching the mute plate with your hand to remove the batteries or unplug the AC Power Adaptor if you press up...
... will glow red), then play ! The "YAMAHA" name will appear when the button is off when turning the EZ-AG power on the back of time. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 7 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING • Default volume can be working properly try touching the mute plate with your hand to remove the batteries or unplug the AC Power Adaptor if you press up...
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PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 7 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to play. Sound List No. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the sound you 're playing and your playing style. 1 Press the [SOUND] button. Playing the EZ-AG Selecting Different Sounds The EZ-AG includes 20 different guitar, bass, and other instrument sounds. Sound GUITAR 1 Folk Guitar 2 Classic Guitar 3 12-string Guitar 4 Jazz Guitar 5 Octave Guitar 6 Clean...
PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 7 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to play. Sound List No. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the sound you 're playing and your playing style. 1 Press the [SOUND] button. Playing the EZ-AG Selecting Different Sounds The EZ-AG includes 20 different guitar, bass, and other instrument sounds. Sound GUITAR 1 Folk Guitar 2 Classic Guitar 3 12-string Guitar 4 Jazz Guitar 5 Octave Guitar 6 Clean...
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... make setting this function easy. 1 Press the [CAPO] button. 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 which can be selected by a full octave. Some guitar books include capo indications that can select frets 0 through 6. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET C0 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING...
... make setting this function easy. 1 Press the [CAPO] button. 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 which can be selected by a full octave. Some guitar books include capo indications that can select frets 0 through 6. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET C0 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING...
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... downloaded from the internet using a computer and loaded into the EZ-AG. Song List No. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET .1 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING The current song number is shown on the display. 2 Press the [DEMO] button to stop playback. • If you press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback and then change the tempo or volume while the demo is playing, pressing the [DEMO] button a second time will need to press [DEMO...
... downloaded from the internet using a computer and loaded into the EZ-AG. Song List No. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET .1 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING The current song number is shown on the display. 2 Press the [DEMO] button to stop playback. • If you press the [DEMO] button to start demo playback and then change the tempo or volume while the demo is playing, pressing the [DEMO] button a second time will need to press [DEMO...
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... [DEMO] button to play. Change the Song Tempo Playback tempo of the song. 16 EZ-AG 14 the selected song will appear on the display. 2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select a specific song. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 130 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the default tempo of the songs can be used to set the tempo. following the selected song. • If a play repeatedly. All remaining songs...
... [DEMO] button to play. Change the Song Tempo Playback tempo of the song. 16 EZ-AG 14 the selected song will appear on the display. 2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select a specific song. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 130 TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING • Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the default tempo of the songs can be used to set the tempo. following the selected song. • If a play repeatedly. All remaining songs...
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... display. "bAL" will appear when the button is "64." The initial default accompaniment volume setting is released. Playing the Songs Adjust the Balance This function adjusts the volume of the accompaniment playback, thus allowing you to set the desired balance. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET bAL TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING 2 Use the VALUE [+] and [-] buttons to reset the default song volume. 15 EZ-AG 17 PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO...
... display. "bAL" will appear when the button is "64." The initial default accompaniment volume setting is released. Playing the Songs Adjust the Balance This function adjusts the volume of the accompaniment playback, thus allowing you to set the desired balance. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET bAL TEMPO CAPO VOLUME TUNING 2 Use the VALUE [+] and [-] buttons to reset the default song volume. 15 EZ-AG 17 PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO...
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... songs using only your right hand and the appropriate chords for rhythm practice. 1 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you can play anywhere with your left hand), and BOTH (both hands). PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 10 TEMPO VOLUME CAPO TUNING The song number will sound. In this mode the fret buttons have no effect on the display...
... songs using only your right hand and the appropriate chords for rhythm practice. 1 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you can play anywhere with your left hand), and BOTH (both hands). PLAY MODE 1 2 3 STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP DEMO START/STOP SOUND SELECT SONG SELECT VALUE RESET 10 TEMPO VOLUME CAPO TUNING The song number will sound. In this mode the fret buttons have no effect on the display...
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... to external MIDI devices. • MIDI cables are sold separately and are no longer than 15 meters. • Make sure the power to communicate with and control one another. MIDI IN MIDI OUT EZ-AG MIDI OUT MIDI IN EZ-AG G Song data downloaded from external MIDI devices. Some Example MIDI Applications Using the EZ-AG's MIDI capabilities you can, for enhanced musical capabilities. Connecting To MIDI Devices The EZ-AG features MIDI IN and OUT connectors that can be used to connect to transfer...
... to external MIDI devices. • MIDI cables are sold separately and are no longer than 15 meters. • Make sure the power to communicate with and control one another. MIDI IN MIDI OUT EZ-AG MIDI OUT MIDI IN EZ-AG G Song data downloaded from external MIDI devices. Some Example MIDI Applications Using the EZ-AG's MIDI capabilities you can, for enhanced musical capabilities. Connecting To MIDI Devices The EZ-AG features MIDI IN and OUT connectors that can be used to connect to transfer...
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... MIDI cables, as shown in MIDI connectors via MIDI. G To connect the EZ-AG to a computer that is equipped with a Macintosh computer as shown in the diagram below . See your computer. EZ-AG To the EZ-AG MIDI IN connector. MIDI Interface MIDI IN EZ-AG MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN Modem Port Macintosh • When using the appropriate application software. Connecting To MIDI Devices Connecting To a Computer The EZ-AG can be directly connected to install the supplied driver...
... MIDI cables, as shown in MIDI connectors via MIDI. G To connect the EZ-AG to a computer that is equipped with a Macintosh computer as shown in the diagram below . See your computer. EZ-AG To the EZ-AG MIDI IN connector. MIDI Interface MIDI IN EZ-AG MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN Modem Port Macintosh • When using the appropriate application software. Connecting To MIDI Devices Connecting To a Computer The EZ-AG can be directly connected to install the supplied driver...
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... X not supported) CPU : Power PC or greater RAM : 8 MB or more Hard Disk : 2 MB or more free Display : 800 x 600, 256 colors or more *Requirements as the pre-programmed songs. SMF song data cannot, however, be transferred from your computer. Refer to the internet and, after reading the online instructions, install the Song Filer application. MIDI OUT MIDI IN USB-MIDI Interface USB Computer G Deleting Loaded Songs From the EZ-AG Songs can also load and play SMF (Standard MIDI File) song data.
... X not supported) CPU : Power PC or greater RAM : 8 MB or more Hard Disk : 2 MB or more free Display : 800 x 600, 256 colors or more *Requirements as the pre-programmed songs. SMF song data cannot, however, be transferred from your computer. Refer to the internet and, after reading the online instructions, install the Song Filer application. MIDI OUT MIDI IN USB-MIDI Interface USB Computer G Deleting Loaded Songs From the EZ-AG Songs can also load and play SMF (Standard MIDI File) song data.
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... normal setting: EZ-AG song playback is synchronized to a MIDI clock signal from a connected external device. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the clock mode as required. [+] selects "Int", while [-] selects "Etr". • The clock is always set to "Int" when the EZ-AG power is transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector only, without playing the internal tone generator (Local Control = OFF). Connecting To MIDI Devices Turning Local Control On or Off Local Control determines whether the EZ-AG plays...
... normal setting: EZ-AG song playback is synchronized to a MIDI clock signal from a connected external device. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the clock mode as required. [+] selects "Int", while [-] selects "Etr". • The clock is always set to "Int" when the EZ-AG power is transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector only, without playing the internal tone generator (Local Control = OFF). Connecting To MIDI Devices Turning Local Control On or Off Local Control determines whether the EZ-AG plays...
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...ón a su distribuidor Yamaha. 98 34 EZ-AG Specifications Specifications / Technische Daten / Spécifications / Especificaciones Strings Frets Displays Sounds Play Modes Controls Songs 6 12 LED display, 6 x 6 fret LEDs 9 guitar, 8 bass, 3 others STRUM (right hand), CHORD (left hand), BOTH (both hands) [STANDBY/ON] switch, [STRUM] button, [CHORD] button, [BOTH] button, [DEMO] button, [SOUND] button, [SONG] button, [TEMPO] button, [VOLUME] button, [CAPO] button, [TUNING] button, VALUE [+]/[-] buttons 25 (additional songs can be the same in every locale, please check with your...
...ón a su distribuidor Yamaha. 98 34 EZ-AG Specifications Specifications / Technische Daten / Spécifications / Especificaciones Strings Frets Displays Sounds Play Modes Controls Songs 6 12 LED display, 6 x 6 fret LEDs 9 guitar, 8 bass, 3 others STRUM (right hand), CHORD (left hand), BOTH (both hands) [STANDBY/ON] switch, [STRUM] button, [CHORD] button, [BOTH] button, [DEMO] button, [SOUND] button, [SONG] button, [TEMPO] button, [VOLUME] button, [CAPO] button, [TUNING] button, VALUE [+]/[-] buttons 25 (additional songs can be the same in every locale, please check with your...