Yamaha EZ-300 operation manual

Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-7.

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		FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
	1.	IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
		This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions	is found to be the source of interference, which can be deter-
		contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifica-	mined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
		tions not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your author-	nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
		ity, granted by the FCC, to use the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected
	2.	IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories	by the interference.
		and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
		Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all	breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
		installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
		your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
			antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
	3.	NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply
			the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
		with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
		Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements
			results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute
		provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
			this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate
		product in a residential environment will not result in harmful
			retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Elec-
		interference with other electronic devices. This equipment gen-
			tronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park,
		erates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used
			CA90620
		according to the instructions found in the users manual, may
			The above statements apply ONLY to those products distrib-
		cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic
		devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee	uted by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.		(class B)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (Supplier’s declaration of conformity procedure)

Responsible Party :	Yamaha Corporation of America
Address :	6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone :	714-522-9011
Type of Equipment :	Digital Keyboard
Model Name :	EZ-300

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2)this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

* This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America.

(FCC SDoC)

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The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., may be found on or near the name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

(bottom_en_01)

For the AC adaptor

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.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an 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 electric shock to persons.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

For the AC adaptor

WARNING

•This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose.

•Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.

CAUTION

•When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet, keep in mind that electricity is flowing at the minimum level, even if the power switch is turned off. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

For the instrument

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 adaptor

Water warning

•Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on it.

•Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

•Use the specified adaptor (page 94) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

•Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

Do not open

•This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Fire warning

•Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

Battery

•Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in explosion, fire, overheating or battery fluid leakage.

-Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries.

-Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

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-Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be charged.

-Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys.

-Use the specified battery type (page 94) only.

-Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model, and made by the same manufacturer.

-Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings.

-When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument.

-When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions that came with the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when charging.

•Keep batteries away from small children who might accidentally swallow them.

•If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.

If you notice any abnormality

•When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. (If you are using batteries, remove all batteries from the instrument.) Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

-The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

-It emits unusual smells or smoke.

-Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

-There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

-If any cracks or breakages exist on the instrument.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/AC adaptor

•Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

•Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching it, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

•When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

•Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

Connections

•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

•Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Location

•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them.

•When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Handling caution

•Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

•Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

•Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

•Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

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Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.

 Handling

•Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise. When you use the instrument along with an application on your smart device such as a smartphone or tablet, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to on on that device in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

•Depending on the condition of surrounding radio waves, the instrument may possibly malfunction.

•Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, damage to the internal components or unstable operation. (Verified operating temperature range: 5° – 40°C, or 41° – 104°F.)

•Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

•Do not press the LCD screen with your finger because it is a sensitive, precision-made part. Doing so might cause an appearance abnormality, such as a stripe on the LCD, although this abnormality should disappear again within a short time.

 Maintenance

•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

 Saving data

•Some of the data of this instrument (page 59) are retained when the power is turned off. However, the saved data may be lost due to some failure, an operation mistake, etc. Save your important data onto an external device such as a computer (page 57).

Information

 About copyrights

•Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

•This product incorporates and bundles contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which

Yamaha has license to use others' copyrights. Due to copyright laws and other relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute media in which these contents are saved or recorded and remain virtually the same or very similar to those in the product.

*The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc.

*You are allowed to distribute medium in which your performance or music production using these contents is recorded, and the permission of Yamaha Corporation is not required in such cases.

About functions/data bundled with the instrument

•Some of the preset songs have been edited for length or arrangement, and may not be exactly the same as the original.

•The bitmap fonts used in this instrument have been provided by and are the property of Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 About this manual

•The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.

•The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard!

This instrument features a convenient lighting keyboard which makes it easy for beginners to play the keyboard. It also features a wide variety of built-in preset Songs, including pop and classical music, for your playing pleasure.

We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument.

We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

About the Manuals

In addition to this Owner’s Manual, the following Online materials (PDF files) are available.

 Included Document

Owner’s Manual

• Setting Up: This section explains how to set up and start using this instrument.

•Quick Guide: This section explains briefly how to use the basic functions.

•Reference: This section explains in detail how to use various functions.

•Appendix: This section includes specifications, Voice List, etc.

Online Materials (PDF)

Drum Kit List

This contains detailed information of the Drum Kit Voices (Voice No. 242-263; page 78). When you select these Voices, various drum, percussion and SFX sounds listed here are assigned to each key.

MIDI Reference

This contains MIDI-related information, such as the MIDI Implementation Chart.

Computer-related Operations

This contains instructions about computer-related functions.

Smart Device Connection Manual

This explains how to connect the instrument to smart devices, such as smartphones, tablet devices, etc.

To obtain these manuals, access the Yamaha Downloads, and then enter the model name for searching the desired files.

Yamaha Downloads https://download.yamaha.com/

NOTE

•For a general overview of MIDI and how you can effectively use it, search for “MIDI Basics” (only in English, German, French and Spanish) on the website above.

Song Book (only in English, French, German and Spanish)

This contains music scores for the preset Songs (excepting for a Demo Song and some Songs due to copyright issues) of this instrument.

To obtain this Song Book, access the Yamaha website and download it from the product web page.

Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com

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Included Accessories

• Owner’s Manual (this book)	• AC adaptor*
• Music rest	* May not be included depending on your particular locale. Check
• Online Member Product Registration	with your Yamaha dealer.

Formats and functions

GM System Level 1

“GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compati- ble music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level.

XGlite

As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some songs may play back differently compared to the original data, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.

Style File Format (SFF)

The Style File Format combines all of Yamaha’s auto accompaniment know-how into a single unified format.

USB

USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with peripheral devices. It allows “hot swapping” (connecting peripheral devices while the power to the computer is on).

Touch Response

The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature gives you maximum expressive control over the level of the Voices.

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Contents

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................	5
NOTICE ...............................................................	7
Information ...........................................................	7
About the Manuals ...............................................	8
Included Accessories ...........................................	9
Formats and functions .........................................	9
Setting Up
Panel Controls and Terminals	12
Setting Up	14
Power Requirements .........................................	14
Turning the Power On........................................	15
Setting the Auto Power Off function...................	15
Adjusting the Master Volume .............................	16
Connecting Headphones or External Speaker...	16
Using a Pedal (Footswitch) ................................	16
Using the Music Rest .........................................	16
Display Items	17
Quick Guide
Basic Operations ...............................	18
Transfer Your Favorite MIDI Song from
the Computer to the Instrument.....	19
Practice Playing a Song Using
Lesson Functions .....................	20
Play with Rhythm and
Accompaniment (Styles).............	21
Record Your Performance.....................	22
Use the Metronome ............................	23
Make Detailed Settings
(Function Settings) ...................	23

Reference
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices	24
Selecting a Main Voice.......................................	24
Playing the “Grand Piano”..................................	24
Using the Metronome.........................................	24
Adding a Layer – Dual Voice..............................	25
Playing Different Voices with Your Left and
Right Hands (Split) ........................................	25
Changing the Touch Response of
the Keyboard .................................................	26
Applying Effects to the Sound ............................	26
Adding Harmony or Arpeggio.............................	28
Playing the keyboard with two persons
(Duo mode)	30
Playing Songs	31
Selecting and Playing Back a Song ...................	32
Playing Songs Repeatedly (BGM function)........	33
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ..	33
Changing the Song Melody Voice......................	33
A-B Repeat.........................................................	34
Turning Each Part On/Off...................................	34
Transferring Songs from a
Computer to this Instrument ..........................	34
Using the Song Lesson Feature	35
Lighting Keyboard (Light Guide Function)..........	36
Keys to Success.................................................	36
Phrase Repeat ...................................................	38
Listening, Timing and Waiting ............................	39
Learning How to Use “Touch” Control
(Touch Tutor)	41
Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of
the Chords (Chord Study)	42
Hear and experience a sound of a single chord ..	42
Hear and experience basic chord progressions ..	42
Playing Chords along with Chord
Progressions of a Song	43
Play the chords in combination with
“Waiting” of the Lesson function ....................	43

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Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment
(Styles)	44
Setting the Fingering Type.................................	44
Setting the Smart Chord Key .............................	44
Playing Styles ....................................................	45
Style Variations ..................................................	46
Chord Types for Style Playback.........................	47
Chords Heard When Smart Chord is Selected ..	48
Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary..	49
Using the Music Database .................................	50
Registering a Style File ......................................	50
Recording Your Performance	51
Track Structure of a Song ..................................	51
Quick Recording ................................................	51
Recording to a Specified Track..........................	52
Clearing a User Song.........................................	52
Memorizing Your Favorite Panel Settings	53
Recalling Panel Settings from
the Registration Memory ...............................	53
Memorizing Panel Settings to
the Registration Memory ...............................	54
Deleting the Registration Memory......................	54
Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Freeze) .......	54
Selecting an EQ Setting for
your Favorite Sound	55
Connecting to Other Devices	56
Playing an External Audio Device with
the Built-in Speakers .....................................	56
Connecting to a Computer .................................	57
Connecting a Smart Device ...............................	58
Lowering the volume of a melody part
(Melody Suppressor function) .......................	58
Backup and Initialization	59
Backup Parameters ...........................................	59
Initialization ........................................................	59
The Functions	60

Appendix
Troubleshooting ..........................................	64
Song Book Sample......................................	66
Voice List .....................................................	76
Standard Kit 1 List.......................................	82
Song List ......................................................	83
Style List ......................................................	85
Music Database List....................................	87
Effect Type List............................................	89
Specifications ..............................................	93
Index.............................................................	95

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Up gSettin

Front Panel

q
	e				u
	r	t			i
w					o
		y

!0 !1 !2 !3 !4

!5

Music

Song List

Display

Voice List

Style List

Database List

(page 87)

(page 83)

(page 17)

(page 76)

(page 85)

@9

036	048	060	072	084	096
(C1)	(C2)	(C3)	(C4)	(C5)	(C6)

As illustrated, each note of the keyboard
has a specific note number and name (e.g.,		!6		!9	@5
036/C1), which is used in making various
settings, such as Split Point (page 45).					@6
		!7
					@7
		!8			@8

@0 @1 @2 @3 @4

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Panel Controls and Terminals

q [ ] (Standby/On) switch ....................	page 15
w [MASTER VOLUME] dial ......................	page 16
e [DEMO] button......................................	page 33
BGM................................................	page 33
r [METRONOME] button .........................	page 24
TIME SIG. ......................................	page 24
t [TEMPO/TAP] button ............................	page 32
In the Lesson mode
y PART
[L] button ..............................................	page 39
[R] button ..............................................	page 39
In the Recording mode
y [REC TRACK 2] button.........................	page 52
[REC TRACK 1] button.........................	page 52
u [KEYS TO SUCCESS] button...............	page 36
i [PHRASE REPEAT] button...................	page 38
o [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button
...............................................................	page 39
CHORD DICT. ................................	page 49
In the Song mode
!0[A-B REPEAT] button ...........................	page 34
!1[REW] button ........................................	page 33
!2[FF] button ............................................	page 33
!3[PAUSE] button.....................................	page 33
In the Style mode
!0[ACMP ON/OFF] button........................	page 45
SPLIT POINT..................................	page 60
!1[INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button .................	page 46
!2[MAIN/AUTO FILL] button ....................	page 46
!3[SYNC START] button ..........................	page 45
!4[START/STOP] button...........................	page 32
!5[REC] button .........................................	page 51
CLEAR............................................	page 52
!6[VOICE] button......................................	page 24
SONG MELODY VOICE .................	page 33
!7[SONG] button ......................................	page 32
!8[STYLE] button .....................................	page 45
!9Number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO]....	page 18
@0[PORTABLE GRAND] button ...............	page 24
@1[DSP] button .........................................	page 26
TYPE...............................................	page 26
@2[ARTICULATION] button ......................	page 27
@3[REGIST MEMORY] button ..................	page 53
MEMORY ........................................	page 53

@4[FUNCTION] button
	page 60
LIGHT GUIDE .................................	page 36
@5[MUSIC DATABASE] button .................	page 50
@6[DUAL] button .......................................	page 25
DUAL VOICE ..................................	page 25
@7[SPLIT] button.......................................	page 25
SPLIT VOICE ..................................	page 25
@8[HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button..........	page 28
TYPE...............................................	page 28
@9Drum illustrations for the Drum Kit ....	page 24

Each of these indicates the drum or percussion instrument assigned to the corresponding key for “Standard Kit 1.”

Rear Panel

#0 #1 #2 #3

#4

#0[SUSTAIN] jack .....................................	page 16
#1[PHONES/OUTPUT] jack......................	page 16
#2[AUX IN] jack.........................................	page 56
#3[USB TO HOST] terminal .....................	page 57
#4DC IN jack .............................................	page 14

Panel Setup (Panel Settings)

By using the controls on the panel, you can make various settings as described here. These settings of the instrument are together referred to as “panel setup” or “panel settings” in this manual.

The “Press and hold” Symbol

Buttons having this indication can be used to call up an alternate function when the relevant button is pressed and held. Hold down this button until the function is called up.

Setting Up

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Setting Up

Power Requirements

	Settin	Although the instrument will run either from an AC
		adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an
		AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is
	g	more environmentally friendly than batteries and
		does not deplete resources.
	Up

Using an AC Adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor in the order shown in the illustration.

1 DC IN jack (page 13)

	AC	2
		AC outlet
	adaptor

WARNING

•Use the specified AC adaptor (page 94) only. Using the wrong AC adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

WARNING

•When using the AC adaptor with a removable plug, make sure to keep the plug attached to the AC adaptor. Using the plug alone can cause electric shock or fire.

•If the plug is accidentally removed from the AC adaptor, slide it back in until it clicks into place, taking care to avoid touching any internal metal parts. To avoid electric shock, short circuit or damage, also be careful that there is no dust between the AC adaptor and plug.

Plug

Slide the plug as indicated.

The shape of the plug differs depending on your area.

CAUTION

•When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn the power off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

NOTE

•Follow the order shown above in reverse when disconnecting the AC adaptor.

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Using Batteries

This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/ Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries). The Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are recommended for this instrument, since other types may result in poorer battery performance.

WARNING

•When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument.

1 Make sure that the power of the instrument is off.

2Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument’s bottom panel.

3Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the inside of the compartment.

4Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

Make sure to set the battery type correctly (page 15).

NOTICE

•Connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor with batteries installed may turn the power off, resulting in loss of data being recorded or transferred at the time.

•When battery power becomes too low for proper operation, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, make sure to replace all batteries with new ones or already recharged ones.

Setting Up

Setting the Auto Power Off

NOTE

• This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the

function

specified charger device when charging.

• Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an

To prevent unnecessary power consumption, this

AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the

instrument.

instrument features an Auto Power Off function that

Setting the battery type

automatically turns the power off if the instrument is

not operated for a specified period of time. The

Depending on the battery type to be used, you need

amount of time that elapses before the power is

to change the battery type setting on this instrument.

automatically turned off is 30 minutes by default;

Alkaline (and manganese) batteries are chosen by

however, you can change the setting.

default. After installing new batteries and turning the

To set the time that elapses before

power on, make sure to set the Battery Type appro-

Auto Power Off is executed:

priately (rechargeable or not) via Function number

064 (page 63).

Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until

“AutoOff” (Function 063; page 63) appears, then use

NOTICE

the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button to select the desired

• Failure to set the battery type may shorten the amount of

value.

the battery life. Make sure to set the battery type correctly.

Settings: oFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 (minutes)

Default value: 30 (minutes)

Turning the Power On

To disable the Auto Power Off function:

Turn the power on while holding down the lowest key

1 Turn down the [MASTER VOLUME] dial to “MIN.”

on the keyboard. A message “oFF AutoOff” appears

briefly, then the instrument starts up with the Auto

Power Off function disabled. The Auto Power Off

function also can be disabled by selecting Off in

Function number 063 (page 63).

2

Press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch to turn the

power on.

The Voice name appears on the display. Adjust

The lowest key

the volume as desired while playing the key-

board.

NOTICE

3

Press and hold the [ ] (Standby/On) switch for

• Depending on the instrument status, the power may not

about a second to set the instrument to standby

turn off automatically, even after the elapse of the specified

mode.

period of time. Always turn off the power manually when

the instrument is not in use.

CAUTION

• When the instrument is not operated for a specified period

of time while connected to an external device such as an

• Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby sta-

amplifier, speaker or computer, make sure to follow the

tus, electricity is still flowing to the product at the mini-

instructions in the Owner’s Manual to turn off the power to

mum level. Remove the electric plug from the outlet when

the instrument and the connected devices, in order to pro-

the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of

tect the devices from damage. If you do not want the

time, or during electrical storms.

power to turn off automatically when a device is con-

NOTICE

nected, disable Auto Power Off.

• Press only the [ ] (Standby/On) switch when turning the

NOTE

power on. Any other operations such as pressing the pedal

• Generally, the data and settings are maintained even when

are not allowed. Doing so may cause the instrument to

the power is turned off with the Auto Power Off function. For

malfunction.

details, see page 59.

Setting Up

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Setting Up

Adjusting the Master Volume

To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound,

UpgSettin	use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the
	keyboard.

CAUTION

•Do not use the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss.

Connecting Headphones or

External Speaker

Standard stereo phone plug

Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES/ OUTPUT] jack. This jack also functions as an external output. By connecting to a computer, keyboard amplifier, recorder, or other audio device, you can output the audio signal of this instrument to that external device. The speakers of this instrument are automatically shut off when a plug is inserted into this jack.

CAUTION

•Do not use the instrument or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss.

•Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power of all the components. Also, before turning any components on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum. Otherwise, damage to the components or electrical shock may occur.

NOTICE

•To avoid possible damage to the external device, first turn on the power to the instrument, then to the external device. When turning off the power, do so in reverse order: first turn off the power to the external device, then to the instrument.

NOTE

•When connecting the headphones or external speaker to the instrument, set the Master EQ (page 55) to “2 Headphone.” The Master EQ can be set in Function settings (page 61; Function 025).

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Using a Pedal (Footswitch)

You can control three functions: Sustain, Articulation (page 27), and Arpeggio (page 29) as you play by pressing a footswitch (FC5 or FC4A; sold separately) plugged into the [SUSTAIN] jack. By default, Sustain is assigned, so that the sound can be heard for a long time even if you take your finger off the keyboard while pressing the footswitch, like a damper pedal on a piano. To use a function other than Sustain, use the function settings (Function 029; page 61).

NOTE

•Plug or unplug the footswitch while the power is off. Also, do not press the footswitch when turning the power on. Doing so changes the polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed operation.

•The Sustain function does not affect Split Voices (page 25) or the Styles (Auto Accompaniment; page 44).

Using the Music Rest

Insert the music rest into the slots as shown.

Display Items

Function status

Harmony (page 28)

Arpeggio (page 28)

Dual (page 25)

Split (page 25)

DSP (page 26)

Duo (page 30)

Articulation (page 27)

			Voice/Song/Style
		Voice selection mode	* The mark		next to the mode name indicates which
		Song mode	mode is activate and whose contents can be
			selected with the number buttons or [+/YES]/[-/NO]
		Style mode
			buttons.

* is always shown, even when in the Song or Style mode.

Registration

Memory

(page 53)

Touch Indication

Touch Response (page 26)

Strength Meter

is a meter that lights up according to the strength with which you play the keyboard. (pages 26, 41)

represents the target strength when practicing with Songs in the “Touch Tutor” category. (page 41)

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	is on.
001	This area indicates the Lesson related status
003	Keys to Success (page 36)
	Phrase Repeat (page 38)
	Chord Progression (page 43)
	Indicates the Passing Status
	(page 37) of the Keys to Success
	Lesson.

Chord

Indicates the chord which is played on the Auto Accompaniment range (page 45) of the keyboard, or specified via Song playback.

Measure or Function

	Normally indicates the current measure number of the cur-
			003
	rent Style or Song. When the [FUNCTION] button (page 60)
	is in use, this indicates the Function number.
			027

Beat

Indicates the current beat of playback.

Keyboard Display

Indicates notes currently being played (same as the lighting keyboard). Indicates the melody and chord notes of a Song when the Song Lesson function is in use. Also indicates the notes of a chord—either when playing a chord or when using the Dictionary function.

C3

Song Track status

Indicates the on/off status of Song playback or target Track of Song recording (pages 34, 52).

Lit: Track contains data

Unlit: Track is muted or contains no data

Flashing: Track is selected as recording track

A-B Repeat

Appears when the A-B Repeat function is active. (page 34)

Auto Accompaniment

Appears when the Auto Accompaniment function is on. (page 45)

Setting Up

EZ-300 Owner’s Manual 17

Quick Guide

Guide Quick

Basic Operations

This instrument features three basic functions: Voice, Song, and Style. This section shows you how to use these three functions and how to use the number buttons and [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons which are useful for various functions.

1Press one of the following buttons to select a basic function.

..................... Keyboard Voice

..................... Song

..................... Style

The above operation calls up the name and number of the current Voice, Song, or Style, and shows it in the display.

2Select a Voice, Song, or Style by using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO].

 Number buttons [0]–[9]

The Number buttons can be used to directly enter a Voice, Song, or Style number or parameter value.

Example: Selecting Voice 003, Bright Piano

Press number buttons [0], [0], [3] or simply press [3].

 [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons

Press the [+/YES] button briefly to increase the value by 1, or press the [-/NO] button briefly to decrease the value by 1. Press and hold either button to continuously increase or decrease the value in the corresponding direction. Pressing both buttons simultaneously lets you reset a parameter to the default value.

Press briefly to	Press briefly to
decrease.	increase.

3Start playing the Voice, Song or Style that you selected.

Voice.....................	Play the keyboard.
		Pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button will reset
		the Voice settings to the Grand Piano Voice (Voice
		No.001 Live!ConcertGrandPiano).
Song
	Press the [START/STOP] button to start Song playback.
Style .....................	Press the [START/STOP] button to start only the rhythm part.
	For instructions on playing the chord accompaniment part etc., refer to page 45.

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Quick Guide

Transfer Your Favorite MIDI Song from the Computer
to the Instrument	 Page 57

Windows10 is used for the examples in this manual.

1Connect the [USB TO HOST] terminal (page 13) on rear panel of this instrument and the computer via a USB cable.

USB terminal

[USB TO HOST] terminal

Computer

Instrument

USB cable

2Press the [+/YES] button in the function settings (Storage; Function 059; page 63) to turn the “Storage Mode” on.

on Storage

059

3Copy your favorite song file from the computer to the instrument folder on the computer display.

For other important information about copying files, refer to “Computer-related Operations” on the website (page 8).

Instrument drive			Folder containing song files

4After copying is completed, remove the instrument drive from the computer.

2

3

1

5Disconnect the USB cable connecting the instrument to the computer.

6Press the [-/NO] button in the same function settings as in step 2 to turn the “Storage Mode” off.

7Start playback of the transferred Song (Song No. 208 –).

For instructions on playing back a Song, refer to page 32.

Quick Guide

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Quick Guide

Guide Quick

Practice Playing a Song Using Lesson Functions	 Page 35

This instrument features the following Lesson functions. Select and practice your favorite preset Songs, and improve your playing skills with the Song Book, which includes the music scores of the preset Songs, or important points for “Keys to Success,” etc.

Keys to Success

You can select just the key phrases of the Song - the ones you like most or need to work on - and practice them one by one. Enjoy this Lesson by passing and completing each step.

				Passed		Passed		Passed
	Select the				Practice
							Practice the		You’re
	Song you want		Practice step 1.		Steps 2, 3, 4...
							last Step.		done!
	to learn.				and so on.

Select the Song you want to learn, and then press the [KEYS TO SUCCESS] and [START/ STOP] buttons to start Lesson.

Phrase Repeat

This lets you practice difficult phrases repeatedly. It’s ideal for use as a final practice before you go on to the last Step to try to pass in the Keys to Success mode, or when you just want to practice a difficult phrase repeatedly.

Listening, Timing and Waiting

You can practice the preset Songs in the following three steps, independently for the right or left hand, or both hands.

These three lessons can be used with Keys to Success or Phrase Repeat. If you feel it difficult to play the specific phrase in Keys to Success, use the Waiting lesson to have the phrase pause until you play the correct note (page 39).

 Lesson 1 (Listening) ...... Listen to the model melody/chords of the part you selected carefully and remember it well.

Lesson 2 (Timing) .......... Play the notes with the correct timing.

Lesson 3 (Waiting) ......... Play the correct notes.

Select the Song you want to learn, and then press the [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button to start your desired Lesson.

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Play with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles)

Quick Guide

 Page 44

This instrument includes an Auto Accompaniment feature that automatically plays appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment), controlled simply by playing only the root note of a chord. These Styles give you automatic, fingertip control of a full backing band.

1Press the [STYLE] button.

2	Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons to select the desired Style.	Guide
3	Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment.
		Quick

4Press the [SYNC START] button to turn Synchro Start on.

This puts the Style playback in “standby” and Style starts playing back when you play the keyboard.

5Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

An Intro part is added before starting Style playback.

6Play the root note of a chord with your left hand in the Auto Accompaniment range to start Style playback.

Split Point

Auto Accompaniment range

7Play the root note of a chord with your left hand and the melody part with your right hand.

8Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to stop Style playback.

The Ending part is added before stopping Style playback.

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Quick Guide

Guide Quick

Record Your Performance	 Page 51

You can record your performance.

1Make the necessary settings, such as Voice selection, etc.

2Press the [REC] button to enter the Record Ready mode.

User Song Number

ECUser 1

001	Flashes

Press the [REC] button to exit from the Record Ready mode.

3Play the keyboard to start recording.

4Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording.

5To play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button.

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Quick Guide

Use the Metronome

 Page 24

1Press the [METRONOME] button to start the Metronome.

2Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the Metronome.

Pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button enables you to adjust the Metronome tempo.

Make Detailed Settings (Function Settings)	 Page 60

After learning how to use this instrument, use the [FUNCTION] button to set various parameters. This instrument contains 64 settings. Each time you press the [FUNCTION] button, the setting item is selected in sequence, and the value of the selected item can be changed by using the number buttons [0]–[9], and [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons.

You can select the setting items by simultaneously holding down the [FUNCTION] button and pressing the [+/YES] or [-/NO] button.

When the Function settings display does not appear, press one of the [VOICE], [SONG] or [STYLE] buttons, and then press the [FUNCTION] button again.

Pressing one of the [VOICE], [SONG] or [STYLE] buttons also lets you exit from the Function settings.

Lighting Keyboard (Light Guide function)

This instrument features the Light Guide function which makes the keys you press or those specified by Song data light. Although this function is turned on by default, you can turn the function off by holding down the [FUNCTION] button for longer than a second.

Quick Guide

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

Reference

In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical sounds.

Selecting a Main Voice

1Press the [VOICE] button.

The Voice number and name will be shown.

Voice number

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	Voice name
	The Voice shown here	appears
	becomes the Main Voice
		when the Voice
	for the instrument.
		selection mode
		is active.

NOTE

• is always displayed with or . For details, refer to page 17.

2Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons to select the desired

Voice.

Refer to the Voice List on page 76.

134Flute

Select the Voice you want to play

3 Play the keyboard.

Preset Voice Types

	001–241	Instrument Voices (including sound effects).
		Various drum and percussion sounds are
		assigned to individual keys, from which they can
	242–263	be played. Details on the instruments and key
	(Drum Kit)	assignments of each Drum Kit can be found in
		the Standard Kit 1 List on page 82 and “Drum
		Kit List” on the website (page 8).
	264–283	Arpeggios are automatically reproduced by
		simply playing the keyboard (page 28).
	284–622	XGlite Voices (page 79)
		One Touch Setting
		The One Touch Setting feature automatically
	000	selects the most suitable Voice when you
		select a Style or Song (excepting the Song
		inputted from other devices). Simply select
		Voice number “000” to activate this feature.

Playing the “Grand Piano”

When you want to reset various settings to default and simply play a Piano sound, press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.

The Voice “001 Live!ConcertGrandPiano” will automatically be selected as the Main Voice.

Using the Metronome

The instrument features a built-in Metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo), convenient for practicing.

1Press the [METRONOME] button to start the Metronome.

2Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the Metronome.

To change the Tempo:

Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo value, then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO].

090Tempo

Current Tempo value

Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the default tempo.

To set the Time Signature:

Press and hold the [METRONOME] button to call up “TimeSigN” (Function 030; page 62), then use the number buttons, [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons.

To set the Metronome Volume:

This can be set via Function number 032 (page 62).

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

Adding a Layer – Dual Voice

In addition to the Main Voice, you can layer a different Voice over the entire keyboard as a “Dual Voice.”

1Press the [DUAL] button to turn on the layer.

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Appears when the layer is on

NOTE

•Pressing and holding the [DUAL] button for longer than a second calls up “D. Voice,” allowing you to select a different Dual Voice.

2 Play the keyboard.

Two Voices will sound at the same time.

3To exit from the layer, press the [DUAL] button again.

To select a different Dual Voice:

Although turning on Dual will select a Dual Voice suitable for the current Main Voice, you can easily select a different Dual Voice by pressing and holding the [DUAL] button to call up “D.Voice” (Function 008; page 61), then using the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO].

Playing Different Voices with Your Left and Right Hands (Split)

By dividing the keyboard into the two separate areas, you can play one Voice with your left hand and a different Voice with your right.

Furthermore, you can play both a Main Voice and Dual Voice in the right-hand area of the keyboard while playing a different Voice (called “Split Voice”) in the left-hand area.

Split Point ... default setting: 054 (F#2)

036

048

060

072

084

096

(C3)

(C4)

(C5)

(C6)

(C1)

(C2)

Right hand area

Left hand area

Main Voice and Dual Voice

Split Voice

The highest key for the left-hand area is referred to as the “Split Point” (Function 003; page 60) which can be changed from the default F#2 key.

1 Press the [SPLIT] button to turn on the

Split function.

The keyboard is divided into the leftand righthand areas.

Reference

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Appears when Split is on

NOTE

•Pressing and holding the [SPLIT] button for longer than a second calls up “S. Voice,” allowing you to select a different Split Voice.

2 Play the keyboard.

3To exit from the Split function, press the [SPLIT] button again.

To select a different Split Voice:

Press and hold the [SPLIT] button to call up “S.Voice” (Function 012; page 61), then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO].

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

Reference

Lesson

Changing the Touch Response of

the Keyboard

The keyboard of this instrument is equipped with a Touch Response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the Voices according to your playing strength.

1Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “TouchRes” (Function 004; page 60) appears.

After a few seconds, the current Touch Response appears.

TouchRes

004

2Medium

004

Appears when the Touch Response is not “Fixed.”

2Use the number buttons [1]–[4], [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons to select a Touch Response setting between 1 and 4.

Touch Response

			Produces relatively high volume even with
	1	Soft	light playing strength. Best for players with a
			light touch who want to maintain a consis-
			tent, relatively loud volume.
	2	Medium	Produces a fairly “standard” keyboard
			response.
			The keys must be played very strongly to
			generate loud volume. This setting is best
	3	Hard	for a wide dynamic range and optimum
			expressive control of the sound, from pianis-
			simo to fortissimo.
	4	Fixed	All notes are produced at the same volume
			no matter how hard the keyboard is played.

3Play the keyboard.

The strength meter will light according to the strength with which you play the keyboard.

When you play softly.

When you play at medium strength.

When you play strongly.

NOTE

•When the Touch Response is "Fixed," the strength meter is at fixed medium strength.

Applying Effects to the Sound

This instrument can apply various Effects as listed below to the instrument’s sound.

 DSP

The DSP (digital signal processor) is an effect in which digital signal processing is applied to the sound to change it.

There are various types of DSP. When the DSP is turned on, the most suitable type will be selected for the current Main Voice. If you want to select a specific type, use operation steps 2 and 3 below.

For details on DSP types, refer to page 91.

1Check whether the DSP is ON or not.

If the “DSP” icon is not shown on the display, press the [DSP] button.

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Appears when the DSP is on.

Depending on the selected Voice, the DSP may automatically be turned on.

NOTE

•The DSP is only applied to the Main Voice. It is not applied to the Dual Voice (page 25) or Split Voice (page 25).

•The DSP cannot be turned on during Lessons.

2Hold down the [DSP] button for longer than a second to call up “DSPType” (Function 023; page 91). After a few seconds, the current DSP type appears.

DSPType

023

Hold for longer than a second.

32EnsDet

023

Current DSP type

3Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons to select the desired type.

4 Play the keyboard.

5 Press the [DSP] button again to turn off the DSP.

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

 Articulation

Adding the Articulation effect by using the pedal

Articulation is an effect that reproduces the playing

If you assign the Articulation function to the pedal

methods that are unique to specific instruments. The

(footswitch) with “PdlFunc” (Function 029; page 61),

Articulation effect is applied to notes you play only

you can apply the effect by pressing the pedal.

while holding down the [ARTICULATION] button.

The Voice to which the Articulation effect is applied is

NOTE

called “S. Art Lite Voice” (Super Articulation Lite

• The Articulation effect is applied only to a Main Voice.

• S.Art Lite Voices sound differently depending on the velocity,

Voice). The S. Art Lite Voices have the added indica-

etc.

tion “***” in the Voice List (page 76).

 Reverb

Examples of the Articulation effect

Adds the ambience of a club or concert hall to the

If you select a guitar Voice, you can realistically

sound. Although the best-suited Reverb type is

reproduce the following guitar-specific playing tech-

called up by selecting a Song or Style, you can

niques.

select another one via Function number 020 (page

Example: Voice number 044 “S.Art Lite Nylon

61). When you select “oFF,” the Reverb effect is

Guitar Harmonics”

turned off. And you can also set the Reverb level via

Playing the keyboard while holding down the

Function number 021 (page 61).

[ARTICULATION] button produces harmonics

 Chorus

sounds.

Makes the Voice sound richer, warmer and more

Example: Voice number 048 “S.Art Lite Distortion

spacious. Although the best-suited Chorus type is

Guitar”

called up by selecting a Song or Style, you can

Pressing the [ARTICULATION] button produces a

select another one via Function number 022 (page

scratching noise.

61). When you select “oFF,” the Chorus effect is

Only when an S. Art Voice is selected, the most suit-

turned off. You can also set the Chorus depth for

Voices via Function numbers 007 (page 60), 011, 015

able Articulation effect is automatically applied to the

(page 61).

Voice.

The Chorus depth cannot be applied to the Styles or

When other Voices are selected, the modulation

Songs.

effect is applied to the Voices.

 Sustain

1 Select the desired S. Art Lite Voice.

By turning on the Sustain parameter of Function

Appears when the

number 024 (page 61), you can add a fixed, auto-

matic sustain to the Main/Dual Voices played on the

S.Art Lite Voice is selected

keyboard. Or, you can produce a natural sustain as

desired with the footswitch (sold separately; page

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16).

2 Press the [ARTICULATION] button while playing

NOTE

• Even if you turn on Sustain, there are some Voices to which

sustain is not applied.

the keyboard.

Release the [ARTICULATION] button to turn

Articulation off.

Reference

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Reference

Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

Hold down the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO]

Adding Harmony or Arpeggio

2 button for longer than a second so that

You can add harmony or arpeggio notes to the Voice

“Harm/Arp” (Function 026; page 61)

played on the keyboard.

appears on the display.

By specifying the Harmony Type, you can apply har-

After “Harm/Arp” is shown for a few seconds, the

mony parts, such as duet or trio, or add tremolo or

current type appears.

echo effects to the played sound of the Main Voice.

Also, when the Arpeggio Type is selected, arpeggios

(broken chords) are automatically played back when

Harm/Arp

you simply play the appropriate notes on the key-

026

board. For example, you could play the notes of a

triad—the root, third, and fifth—and the Arpeggio

Hold for longer

function will automatically create a variety of interest-

than a second.

002Trio

ing phrases.

1 Press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] but-

026

Current type

ton to turn on the Harmony or Arpeggio

function.

3 Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES],

[-/NO] buttons to select the desired type.

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When you want to specify a Harmony Type, refer

Appears when the Har-

to the Harmony Type list on page 89; to specify

an Arpeggio Type, refer to the Arpeggio Type list

mony is turned on.

on page 90.

or

NOTE

• When playing one of the Arpeggio Types 143 to 176,

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select the corresponding Voice below as the Main Voice.

143–173: Drum Kit Voices (Voice No. 242–252)

Appears when the

174 (China): StdKit1 + Chinese Perc. (Voice No.253)

Arpeggio is turned on.

175 (Indian): Indian Kit 1 (Voice No.254) or Indian Kit 2

(Voice No. 255)

When the Harmony or the Arpeggio is turned on,

176 (Arabic): Arabic Kit (Voice No. 259)

4 Press a note or notes on the keyboard to

the most suitable one will be selected for the cur-

rent Main Voice.

trigger the Harmony or Arpeggio.

If you want to select a specific type, select it by

When a Harmony Type is selected, a harmony

the operation steps 2 and 3 at right.

part (for example, duet or trio) or an effect (for

example, tremolo or echo) can be added to the

NOTE

• The Harmony effect can be added to only the Main Voice.

played sound of the Main Voice.

• When selecting a Voice number between 264 and 283,

Also, when an Arpeggio Type is selected, arpeg-

the Arpeggio function will automatically be turned on.

gios (broken chords) are automatically played

• When selecting a Harmony Type between 001 and 005,

back when you simply play the appropriate notes

the harmony effect will only be added to your right-hand

melody play if you turn on the Style (page 45) and press

on the keyboard. The particular arpeggio phrase

chords in the auto accompaniment range of the key-

differs depending on the number of pressed

board.

notes and the area of the keyboard.

5 To turn the Harmony or Arpeggio off, press the [HARMONY/ARPEGGIO] button again.

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Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices

How to play the various Types

The method of sounding the Harmony effect (01–26) differs depending on the selected type. For Types 01–05, turn the Auto Accompaniment on and play it by pressing a chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, then play some keys in the right-hand side to produce the Harmony effect. For Types 06–26, turning auto accompaniment on or off has no effect. However, it is necessary to play two notes simultaneously for Types 06–12.

• Harmony Type 001 to 005

Press the right-hand keys while playing chords in the auto accompaniment range of the keyboard when Auto Accompaniment is on (page 45).

• Harmony Type 006 to 012 (Trill)

Hold down two keys.

• Harmony Type 013 to 019 (Tremolo)

Keep holding down the keys.

• Harmony Type 020 to 026 (Echo)

Play the keys.

• Arpeggio Type 027 to 176

When Split is off:

Arpeggio function applies to the Main Voice and the Dual Voice.

When Split is on:

Arpeggio function applies only to the split

Voice.

NOTE

•Arpeggio cannot be applied to the Split and Main/ Dual Voices simultaneously.

•Selecting a Voice number between 274 and 283 as the Main Voice will turn on Arpeggio and Split automatically.

To adjust the Harmony Volume:

This can be adjusted via Function number 027 (page 61).

To adjust the Arpeggio Velocity:

This can be adjusted via Function number 028 (page 61).

Holding the Arpeggio Playback via the Pedal (Footswitch) (Hold)

You can set the instrument so that Arpeggio playback continues even after the note has been released, by pressing the pedal connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack.

1Press a [FUNCTION] button a number of times until the “PdlFunc” (Function 029;

page 61) item appears on the display.

After “PdlFunc” is shown for a few seconds, the current setting is shown.

PdlFunc

029

1Sustain

029

2Select the desired function by using the number buttons [1]–[3] or [+/YES], [-/NO]

buttons. (In this case, number button [2] to select “Arp Hold.”)

If you want to restore the pedal function to sustain, select “Sustain.” If you want to use both hold and sustain functions, select “Sus+ArpH.”

2Arp Hold

029

3Try playing the keyboard with Arpeggio playback using the pedal.

Even if you release the notes, Arpeggio playback will continue. To stop Arpeggio playback, release the footswitch.

Reference

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Playing the keyboard with two persons (Duo mode)

Reference

When the Duo mode is activated on this instrument, two different players can play the instrument simultaneously, with the same sound, over the same octave range—one person on the left and the other on the right. This is useful for learning applications, in which one person (a teacher, for example) plays a model performance and the other person watches and practices while sitting at the first person’s side.

1Press a [FUNCTION] button several times until “DuoMode” (Function 051;

page 63) appears on the display.

2Use the [+/YES] button to select “on.”

The F#3 key becomes the Duo Split Point and the keyboard is divided into two sections: one for the left Voice and one for the right Voice.

on DuoMode

Appears when the

Duo is turned on.

Duo Split Point default setting: 066 (F#3)

Equivalent to C3

Equivalent to C3

Left Voice

Right Voice

NOTE

•The right Voice section and the left Voice section of the keyboard are both set to the same Voice (Main Voice).

•The Duo Split Point can be changed via Function number 053 (page 63) by holding down the [ACMP ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.

3One person can play the left Voice section of the keyboard while the other

plays the right Voice section.

4To exit from Duo mode, select “oFF” via “DuoMode” (Function 051; page 63) by

executing steps 1.

Changing the Left Voice

Only the left Voice can be changed via “DuoLVc” (Function 052; page 63).

NOTE

•When playing different Voices between the left and right, the right Voice name is shown in the display.

•Certain functions such as Lesson, Harmony/Arpeggio and Dual cannot be used in the Duo mode.

How sounds are output in the Duo mode

The performance sound of the left Voice will sound from the left speaker, and the performance sound of the right Voice will sound from the right speaker, in the initial Duo mode setting (“Separate”). This output setting can be changed from the “DuoType” setting (Function 058; page 63).

NOTE

•In the Duo mode, the pan, volume and tonal characteristics of the stereo sound may differ from those in the normal mode, due to the setting of DuoType = “Separate” (page 63). Particularly with Drum Kits, the difference may be more obvious, since each key of a Drum Kit features a different stereo pan position.

Using sustain in the Duo mode

Sustain can be applied to the left and right Voice sections in Duo mode just as it normally is by using one of the following methods in the Duo mode like the usual mode.

•Press the footswitch (page 16) connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack.

•Set “Sustain” (Function 024; page 61) to on. Sustain is applied to all notes.

NOTE

•Sustain cannot be applied independently to the left Voice section and the right Voice section.

•While Sustain is set to on via Function 024, the setting of hold is maintained even when the power is turned off.

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