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Owner's Manual
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is
used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that
accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at
the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change
or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to
update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and
headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels
that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long
periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how
a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed)
are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore
the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and
consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and
environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and
the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In
keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to
be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of
battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes
necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the
replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery
being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with
batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly.
Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and
battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all
batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and
as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer
of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal
information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some
reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of
products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is
unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the
date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual
as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP
(bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT:
another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE:
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable
level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions found in the users
manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
When connecting this product to accessories and/or
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som
den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har
stängts av.
ADVARSEL:
sálæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá
selvom der or slukket pá apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS:
laitetta verkosta.
Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,
Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko
(standby)
guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this
product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate
the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the
interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If
the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
(class B)
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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:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no
user-serviceable parts. 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 containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if
there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or
if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it,
immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instru-
ment or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as
heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise
damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip o ver, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• 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.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or
during electrical storms.
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with
the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new
batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types,
such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries
from different makers, or different types of batteries from the
same maker, since this can cause overheating, fire, or battery
fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not intended to be
charged.
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used
for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery fluid.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• 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. Batter y
fluid is corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
• 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. Also, 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.
• 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 or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.
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plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in
damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug
from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet
hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust
which may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it
might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor
and other cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber
objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or
keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the b uttons, s witches or
connectors.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching
the stand, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could
cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.
• Do not operate the instrument 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.
• Playing while looking at the lights for a long period of time may
cause eye strain and stiff neck/shoulders. For your health and
comfort, we recommend that you take a ten-minute break for
every hour.
DATA BACK-UP AND STORAGE
• Yamaha recommends that you regularly save data using an
external device such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI data
filer MDF3, and storing the floppy disks in a safe, cool, dry place.
YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL LOSS OF IMPORTANT MUSIC DATA! Regarding the
data you have created, as long as fresh batteries are inserted in
(or an AC power adaptor is connected to) the instrument, the
data will be retained, even when the power is turned off. It will
also be retained long enough to exchange an old set of batteries
for a new set. If you have important data in the instrument which
you don’t want to lose, please take care to keep fresh batteries
inserted in (or keep an AC power adaptor connected to) the
instrument, and to regularly save data.
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.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha EZ-30 PortaTone!
You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of-use in a highly compact
package. Its outstanding features also make it a remarkably expressive and versatile instrument.
Read this Owner’s Manual carefully while playing your new EZ-30
in order to take full advantage of its various features.
Main Features
The EZ-30 is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use keyboard with the following features and
functions:
Yamaha Education Suite
The EZ-30 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - a set of learning tools that utilize the latest technology to make studying and practicing music more fun and
fulfilling than ever before!
The Yamaha Education Suite includes:
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Lesson ................................................................ page 34
The convenient and easy-to-use Lesson feature guides you through the parts
of a song - just like a patient teacher! Select from any one of 100 songs on
the EZ-30, and learn the left- and right-hand parts independently at first,
then together. Lesson features three easy steps that help you master each
song: Timing, Waiting and Minus One.
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Grade & Talking ................................................ pages 37 and 38
The EZ-30 also has the Grade and Talking features. Grade is a virtual
“teacher,” evaluating your practice sessions and rating your performance.
The convenient Talking function “announces” each Lesson step and your
“grades,” among other things.
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Dictionary .......................................................... page 58
Dictionary is a built-in “chord encyclopedia” that teaches you how to play
specific chords by showing you the appropriate notes in the display - perfect for when you know the name of a chord and want to quickly learn how
to play it!
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Lighting ............................................................. page 32
When you are using the Lesson feature or Dictionary, the key indicators tell
you which keys to play. Also, during song playback, they show the keys
that are playing.
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ABC/DoReMi...................................................... page 43
The EZ-30 sings the melody using “A, B, C...” or “DoReMi.” Also, while
you are using the Lesson function, the EZ-30 guides you by singing a note
ahead using “A, B, C” or “DoReMi.”
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Portable Grand ................................. page 39
The EZ-30 also has a Portable Grand function for realistic piano performance. Pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button instantly calls up the
stunningly authentic “Stereo Sampled Piano” voice and configures the
entire EZ-30 for optimum piano play. Special Pianist styles and songs - with
piano-only accompaniment - are also provided.
Flash Memory ............................................ page 71
The EZ-30, when connected to a personal computer, can load song data
(purchased via internet) into the internal flash memory. You can use this
song data along with the Lesson function. Also, the song data will be
retained, even when the AC power adaptor and batteries are removed from
the EZ-30.
Other powerful features include:
◆
61 keys with a
nuances through various playing techniques.
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A total of
maximum polyphony of 32 voices.
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High-quality
voices - and your performance.
◆
106 auto accompaniment styles
tions. An Auto Fill function adds dynamic fills when switching sections.
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Powerful, easy-to-use
to five of your original songs.
◆
Registration Memory
button for instant and automatic recall.
◆
One Touch Setting
match the style or song you select.
◆
Full MIDI and
30 into a MIDI music system, and use the built-in Expanded voices with all GM
software.
* The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instruc-
tional purposes only, and may be different from the ones on your instrument.
Touch Response
610 various high-quality voices
Reverb, DSP, and Harmony effects
song recording
presets for storing all of the EZ-30’s panel settings to a single
function for automatically calling up an appropriate voice to
General MIDI (GM) compatibility
mechanism that enables you to express subtle
, each with Intro, Main A and B, and Ending sec-
operations, for recording and playing back up
(including 480 Expanded voices), with a
for enhancing the sound of the
, letting you easily integrate the EZ-
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Contents
Setting Up .................................8
Power Requirements ................... 8
Using Headphones...................... 9
Connecting a Keyboard Amplifi-
er or Stereo System...................... 9
Using a Footswitch...................... 9
Using the MIDI Terminals ........... 9
Panel Controls and Terminals.10
Quick Guide........................12
Songs ........................................ 12
Playing the Demo Songs.............12
Playing a Single Song .................13
Lesson....................................... 14
Using the Lesson Feature............14
Voices ....................................... 16
Playing the Piano ........................16
Playing along with the Metro-
nome ........................................... 16
Playing the ABC/DoReMi voices.17
Selecting and Playing Other
Voices ..........................................17
Auto Accompaniment .............. 18
Using the Auto Accompaniment 18
Looking up Chords in the Dic-
tionary......................................... 20
Panel Display Indications........22
Song Lesson.............................34
Using the Lesson Feature ........... 34
ABC/DoReMi Guide.................... 36
Grade .......................................... 37
Talking ........................................ 38
Portable Grand........................39
Using the Metronome................ 39
Setting a Tempo......................... 39
Setting the Time Signature of
the Metronome.......................... 40
Adjusting the Metronome Vol-
ume........................................... 40
Playing Voices .........................42
Selecting a Voice ........................ 42
Playing a Voice ........................... 42
One Touch Setting ..................... 43
Changing the Split Point............ 44
Transpose ................................... 45
Tuning ........................................ 46
Touch.......................................... 47
Touch Sensitivity ........................ 47
Effects......................................48
Reverb......................................... 48
DSP ............................................. 49
Harmony..................................... 50
Selecting and Playing Songs...28
Listening To a Demo Song .........28
Selecting and Playing a Song .....28
Listening to a Flash Song............29
Switching the Tracks On and
Off ...............................................29
Melody Voice Change............... 30
Adjusting the Tempo ..................31
Tap Function............................. 31
Song Volume Level .....................32
Switching the Light Guide On
and Off ........................................32
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Auto Accompaniment.............51
Selecting a Style ......................... 51
Starting Accompaniment ........... 52
Sync start................................... 52
Start........................................... 53
Tap start ....................................53
Stopping the Accompaniment... 54
Changing the Tempo ................. 54
Using Auto Accompaniment—
Multi Fingering........................... 55
Single Finger Chords.................. 55
Fingered Chords ........................ 56
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Looking up Chords in the dictio-
nary............................................. 58
Playing a Melody along with
the Accompaniment................... 61
Adjusting the Accompaniment
Volume......................................61
Changing the Accompaniment
Section........................................ 62
Intro...........................................62
Main.......................................... 62
Ending ....................................... 63
Registration Memory ............. 64
Recording a Registration Memo-
ry Preset...................................... 64
Recalling a Registration Memo-
ry Preset...................................... 65
Song Recording ...................... 66
Recording a User Song............... 66
Erasing a Song............................ 69
Song Clear................................. 69
Track Clear................................ 70
Troubleshooting..................... 83
Data Backup & Initialization.. 84
Data Backup ................................84
Data Initialization .......................84
Voice List ................................ 85
Style List ................................. 90
Drum Kit List .......................... 91
Effect Type List....................... 96
MIDI Implementation Chart... 98
Specifications ....................... 102
Index..................................... 103
Loading a Song into Flash
Memory .................................. 71
Installing Song Filer.................... 71
Song Filer’s Functions................. 72
Octave......................................... 73
Available Flash Memory Amount74
Flash Clear .................................. 74
MIDI Functions........................ 75
What is MIDI? ............................. 75
Available MIDI Funcitons............ 77
Connecting to a Personal Com-
puter ........................................... 78
Local Control .............................. 79
Using Bulk Dump Send to Save
Data ............................................ 80
Transmitting the EZ-30 Panel
Settings (Initial Send) ................ 81
Transmitting SMF Format Data.. 82
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Setting Up
Power Requirements
Although the EZ-30 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
Use of an AC power adaptor is recommended, especially when you use the
EZ-30 for a long period of time.
1 Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON]
switch of the EZ-30 is set to
STANDBY.
2 Connect one end of the adaptor to the
DC IN 10-12V jack on the rear panel
of your EZ-30.
3 Connect the other end to a suitable
electrical outlet.
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outlet
2
WARNING
Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-5C AC Power Adaptor (or other adaptor specifically
recommended by Yamaha) to power your
instrument from the AC mains.
The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the EZ-
30.
CAUTION
Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using
the EZ-30, or during electrical storms.
PA-5C
■ Using Batteries
1 Turn the instrument upside-down and
remove the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert six 1.5-volt “D” size, R20P
(LR20) or equivalent batteries as
shown in the illustration, making sure
that the positive and negative terminals are properly aligned.
3 Replace the lid.
BATTERIES 1.5 V x 6
Replace the batteries before they
completely discharge. If the battery
voltage gets low, the volume level
may be reduced, sound integrity may
deteriorate, the display indicators
may disappear, or the stored data
may be deleted. If any of these events
occur, replace the battery, heeding
the cautions described below.
CAUTION
• Insert the batteries in the correct direction,
making sure that the positive and negative
terminals of the batteries match the label. If
the orientation does not match the label, the
batteries may generate heat, cause a fire, or
leak.
• Never mix old and new batteries or different
types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and
manganese).
• To prevent possible damage from battery
leakage, remove the batteries from the
instrument if it is not to be used for a long
time.
• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY”
position, electricity is still flowing to the
instrument at the minimum level.
When you plan not to use the EZ-30 for a
long period of time, make sure you unplug
the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the
instrument.
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Using Headphones
For private practicing and playing without
disturbing others, connect a set of stereo
headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. Sound from the built-in speaker
system is automatically cut off when you
insert a headphone plug into this jack.
CAUTION
Do not use headphones for a long time at high
volume levels. Otherwise, you may damage
your hearing.
Connecting a Keyboard Ampli-
fier or Stereo System
This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the
sound of the voices. The footswitch functions the same way as a damper pedal on an
acoustic piano - press and hold down the
footswitch as you play the keyboard to sustain the sound.
• Make sure that the footswitch plug
is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before you turn on the
power.
• Do not press the footswitch while
turning the power on. Doing this
changes the recognized polarity of
the footswitch, resulting in
reversed footswitch operation.
Using the MIDI Terminals
Though the EZ-30 is equipped with a built-in
speaker system, you can also play it through an
external amplifier/speaker system. First, make
sure the EZ-30 and any external devices are
turned off, then connect one end of a stereo
audio cable to the LINE IN or AUX IN jack(s) of
the other device and the other end to the rear
panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the EZ-30.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the speakers, set the volume of the external devices at the minimum
setting before connecting them. Failure to
observe these cautions may result in electric
shock or equipment damage. Also, be sure to
set the volumes of all devices at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume
controls while playing the instrument to set the
desired listening level.
Using a Footswitch
The EZ-30 also features MIDI terminals,
allowing you to interface the EZ-30 with
other MIDI instruments and devices. (For
more information, see page 78.)
• Special MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used for connecting
to MIDI devices. They can be
bought at music stores, etc.
• Never use MIDI cables longer
than about 15 meters. Cables
longer than this can pick up noise
which can cause data errors.
Music Stand
Insert the bottom edge of the
included music stand into the
slot located at the top rear of
the EZ-30 control panel.
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Panel Controls and Terminals
Front Panel
1 Power switch ([STANDBY/ON])........... 22
2 [MASTER VOLUME] dial...................... 22
3 [DEMO] button.................................... 28
4 [TOUCH] button.................................. 47
5 [Dict.] (DICTIONARY) button .............. 58
6 LESSON [L] (Left) and [R] (Right) buttons34
7 Overall (left, right) buttons ................... 23
8 [TEMPO/TAP] button........................... 31
9 [PORTABLE GRAND] button ............... 39
0 [METRONOME] button........................ 39
A [ABC/DoReMi] button ......................... 43
B Numeric keypad, [+/YES] and [–/NO]
buttons................................................. 25
C [ACMP ON/OFF] / [GRADE ON/OFF]
button ............................................ 52, 37
D [REW] button ....................................... 29
E [SYNC STOP] / [FF] button............. 52, 29
F [SYNC START] / [LESSON 1] button52, 35
G [INTRO/ENDING] / [LESSON 2]
button ............................................ 62, 35
H [
MAIN/AUTO FILL] / [LESSON 3]
button
............................................... 62, 35
I [STYLE] button ..................................... 51
J [SONG] button .................................... 28
K [START/STOP] button .......................... 29
L [VOICE] button.................................... 42
M [RECORD] button ................................ 67
N SONG MEMORY buttons..................... 67
O REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons ...... 64
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P MIDI IN,OUT terminals ......................... 9
Q SUSTAIN jack ........................................ 9
R PHONES/OUTPUT jack......................... 9
S DC IN 10-12V jack ............................... 8
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Quick Guide
Quick
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Playing the Demo Songs
Demo songs (001–100) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the EZ-30. Let’s play the Demo songs now, starting with
001...
Songs
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1 Press the [DEMO] button.
Demo song 001 starts playing. When the song is complete, the subsequent
songs (002, 003...) start playing sequentially.
If you have loaded songs into flash memory, they are the first to play.
2 Stop the Demo song.
or
❋ Want to find out more? See page 28.
If you do not wish to play the Demo songs when you press the [DEMO] button, turn
on the power to the EZ-30 while pressing and holding down the [DEMO] button. To
activate the Demo playback function, turn on the power to the EZ-30 in the normal
manner.
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Playing a Single Song
Naturally, you can also individually select and play back any of the EZ30’s songs (Songs 001–100 and songs in flash memory). Also, simply by
pressing the [START/STOP] button, you can start playback.
1 Start the song.
When the power of the EZ-30 is turned on, the song of “003: Linus And Lucy”
is selected. For instructions on selecting songs, See page 28.
2 Stop the song.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 28.
[Song List]
No. Song Name
1 Mission:Impossible
2 Beauty And The Beast
3 Linus And Lucy
4 Can You Feel The Love Tonight
5Celebration
6 Unchained Melody
7 A Whole New World
8 Chopsticks
9 Georgia On My Mind
10
11 Rhapsody In Blue
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13 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
14 Down By The Riverside
15 Fascination
16 America The Beautiful
17 Take Me Out To The Ball Game
18
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20 Happy Birthday To You
21 Little Brown Jug
22 Loch Lomond
23 Oh! Susanna
24 Greensleeves
Favorite
Don't Let The Sun Go Down
On Me
Bill Bailey (Won't You Please
Come Home)
When The Saints Go Marchin'
In
Tain't Nobody's Business If I
Do
World/Classic
No. Song Name
25
Aura Lee
26 Londonderr y Air
27 Ring De Banjo
28 Wenn Ich Ein Vöglein Wär ?
29 Die Lorelei
30 Funiculi-Funicula
31 Turkey In The Straw
32 Old Folks At Home
33 Silent Night
34 Jingle Bells
35 Muss I Denn
36 Liebesträume Nr.3
37 Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
38 Symphonie Nr.9
39 Song Of The Pearl Fisher
40 Gavotte
String Quartet No.17 2nd Mov.
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"Serenade"
42 Menuett
43 Canon
44 The Danube Waves
45 From "The Magic Flute"
Piano Sonate Op.27-2
46
"Mondschein"
47 "The Surprise"Symphony
48 To A Wild Rose
49 Air de Toréador"Carmen"
O Mio Babbino Caro (From
50
"Gianni Schicchi")
51 Im Mai (DUET)
No. Song Name
52
O Christmas Tree (DUET)
Mary Had A Little Lamb
53
(DUET)
54 Ten Little Indians (DUET)
55 Pop Goes The Weasel (DUET)
56 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
57
(DUET)
Close Your Hands, Open Your
58
Hands
Close Your Hands, Open Your
59
Hands (DUET)
60 The Cuckoo
61 The Cuckoo (DUET)
62 O Du Lieber Augustin
63 O Du Lieber Augustin (DUET)
64 London Bridge
65 London Bridge (DUET)
66 American Patrol
67 Beautiful Dreamer
68 Battle Hymn Of The Republic
69 Home Sweet Home
Valse Des Fleurs (From"The
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Nutcr acker")
71 Aloha Oe
I've Been Working On The
72
Railroad
73 My Darling Clementine
74 Auld Lang Syne
75 Grandfather's Clock
76 Amazing Grace
No. Song Name
77
My Bonnie
78 Yankee Doodle
79 Joy To The World
80 Ave Maria
81
82 La Candeur
83 Arabesque
84 Pastorale
85 Petite Réunion
86 Innocence
87 Progrès
88 Tarentelle
89 La Chevaleresque
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91 Marcia Alla Turca
92 Turkish March
93 Valse Op.64-1 "Peiti Chien"
94 Menuett
95 Nocturne Op.9-2
96 Moments Musicaux Op.94-3
97 The Entertainer
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99 La Viollette
100 Für Elise
Pianist
Dolly's Dreaming And
Awakening
Etude Op.10-3 "Chanson De
L'adieu"
Prelude (Wohltemperierte
Klavier 1-1)
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Quick
Guide
Using the Lesson Feature
Songs 001 to 100 are specially designed for use with the educational
Lesson feature. Let’s start the practice, following the light.
STEP
2
Lesson
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1 Select Timing, Waiting, or Minus One, and start the lesson.
When the power of the EZ-30 is turned on, the song of ”003: Linus And Lucy”
and the right-hand part are selected.
Lesson 1: Timing
This step lets you work on the timing of the notes. In Lesson 1, the particular
note you play on the keyboard is unimportant. The EZ-30 checks your timing
and how rhythmically “tight” your playing is.
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Lesson 2: Waiting
In Lesson 2, you practice playing the notes correctly as they appear in the display notation. The accompaniment pauses and waits for you to play the notes
correctly before it continues.
Lesson 3: Minus One
In Lesson 3, you practice playing correct notes, along with the accompaniment. The accompaniment continues playing in tempo.
2 When you’re finished, stop the Lesson.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 34.
Grade
The EZ-30 has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing and
- like a real teacher - tells you how well you did each practice. Four grades are
assigned, depending on your performance: “Try Again,” “Good,” “Very
Good,” and “Excellent.”
❋ Want to find out more? See page 37.
Talking
This feature “talks” to you through the speakers, “announcing” the Grade comments as well as the titles of the Lesson steps.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 38.
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Quick
Guide
STEP
3
Voices
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1
Playing the Piano
Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire EZ-30 for piano play.
1 Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
The song and style are also set for piano performance.
2 Play the keyboard.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 39.
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Playing along with the Metronome
1 Press the [METRONOME] button.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 39.
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Playing the ABC/DoReMi voices
1 Press the [ABC/DoReMi] button.
The ABC voice is selected. To select the DoReMi voice, press the [ABC/
DoReMi] again.
ABC
DoReMi
Off
2 Play the keyboard.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 43.
Selecting and Playing Other Voices
The EZ-30 has a huge total of 610 dynamic and realistic instrument
voices. Let’s try a few of them out now...
1 Press the [VOICE] button.
2 Select a voice.
3 Play the keyboard.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 42.
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Quick
Guide
STEP
4
Auto Accompaniment
2
6
7134
Using the Auto Accompaniment
Simply play chords with your left hand - and the EZ-30 automatically
produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing. Use your right
hand to play melodies, and you’ll sound like an entire band!
For more information on playing proper
chords for the auto accompaniment, see
“Using Auto Accompaniment - Multi Fingering” on page 55 and “Looking up Chords in
the dictionary” on page 58.
1 Press the [STYLE] button.
Accompaniment
key range
Left hand + Right hand
Auto accompaniment
(for example, bass + guitar + drums)
Melody
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2 Select a style.
Refer to the Style List on page 90.
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3 Turn the auto accompani-
ment on.
4 Turn the Sync Start func-
tion on.
6 Select a section.
The auto accompaniment has four
sections: Intro, Main A/B, and
Ending.
7 Stop the auto
accompaniment.
5 Play a chord with your left
hand.
The auto accompaniment starts as
soon as you play the keyboard.
❋ Want to find out more? See
page 55.
❋ Want to find out more? See
page 51.
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Continuation
Quick
Guide
STEP
Auto Accompaniment
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Looking up Chords in the Dictionary
The convenient Dictionary function teaches you how to play chords by
showing you the individual notes. In the example below, we’ll learn
how to play a GM7 chord...
Chord detection
key range
(C1–B2)
Example:
Keys for entering
the chord type
G M7
Root note Chord type
1 Press the [Dict.] button.
(C3–B4)
Keys for entering
the chord root
(C5–B5)
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2 Specify the root note of the chord (in this case, G).
3 Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, M7).
4 Play the chord by pressing the keys lighted up.
The chord name flashes and a ”congratulations” melody is played, when the
chord is played properly.
5 To leave the Dictionary function, press the [Dict.] button
again.
❋ Want to find out more? See page 58.
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Panel Display Indications
Power on
Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn
on the power to the EZ-30. Press the
[STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn off
the power.
Even when the [STANDBY/ON] switch is in the
“STANDBY” position, electricity still flows
through the instrument at the minimum level.
When you plan not to use the EZ-30 for a long
period of time, make sure you unplug the AC
power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or
remove the batteries from the instrument.
Adjusting the
volume level
Rotate the [MASTER VOLUME]
dial.
Rotating the dial
counter-clockwise lowers the
volume level.
Rotating the
dial clockwise
raises the
volume level.
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Overall indicator
Overall (L, R) indicator
The left and right Overall buttons enable you to make
EZ-30’s global settings.
Overall (left)
LIGHT
ABC/DoReMi
REVERB
DSP
HARMONY
TALKING
Overall (right)
OCTAVE
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
ACMP/SONG VOLUME
METRONOME VOLUME
MIDI
32
36
48
49
50
38
73
45
46
61, 32
40
74, 79
Adjusting the tempo
Song and accompaniment tempo can
be adjusted (page 31).
If you press the left or right Overall button
located in the upper-left and upper-right of
the display, a menu icon advances and the
top row in the display indicates the currently-selected “setting item” and “value.” When
you press the left or right Overall button
again, the menu icon advances to the next
setting item.
E.g., Transpose setting
Menu iconSetting itemValue
Changing the value
Use the numeric keypad [0]–[9], [+],
or [–] buttons to change the value.
Pressing
the button
once decrements the
value by
one.
Pressing and holding down the button increments/decrements the value continuously.
For some functions, pressing these buttons
simultaneously restores the default setting.
Pressing
the button
once increments the
value by
one.
Symbol for pressing and
holding down the button
If you press and hold down a button
with this symbol for more than one
second, a different function will be
activated.
Pressing and
holding down
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Panel Display Indications
Selecting a function
• Pressing the [STYLE], [VOICE], or [SONG] button enables you to select one of EZ-30’s basic
functions. (The icon of the selected function appears.)
Style
Select a style for
accompaniment.
• If you select a song or accompaniment, then select a voice, the EZ-30 indicates the following:
[Song→Voice]
Select a voice using the numeric keypad.
Press the [START/STOP] button to start
the song.
Song
Selects a song for
playback or practice.
[Style→Voice]
Select a voice using the numeric keypad.
Press the [START/STOP] button to start
the accompaniment.
Voice
Selects a voice to play
on the keyboard.
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Numeric keypad
Name & number indication
(Song/Style/Voice)
The top row of the display indicates the name
and number of the currently-selected function.
E.g., Selecting a song
Song number
Song name
Selecting a number
• To increment or decrement the number,
use the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] button.
Pressing the
button once
decrements the
number by one.
Pressing and holding down the button
increments/decrements the number
continuously. Pressing both buttons
simultaneously resets the number.
• To select the number directly, use the
numeric keypad [0]–[9].
For example, to select Voice #005: HnkyTonk,
press [0], [0], then [5] on the numeric keypad.
Pressing the
button once
increments the
number by one.
If the first digit is “0,” you can skip pressing
[0]. If the first and second digits are both “0,”
you can also skip pressing [0] twice.
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Panel Display Indications
Touch indicator
This appears when the Touch function is
turned on.
Harmony indicator
This appears when the Harmony effect is
turned on.
Sync Stop indicator
This appears when the Sync Stop
function is turned on.
Accompaniment On indicator
This appears when the auto
accompaniment has been turned on.
ABC/DoReMi
indicators
These show the guide
voice setting(“ABC” or
“DoReMi”) for the
Lesson function.
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Low battery indicator
This appears when the battery voltage
is getting low.
Song track ON/OFF indicators
They light up when the corresponding tracks are
turned on.
Song track DATA indicators
They indicates the current playback tracks.
Song track GUIDE indicators
A frame appears around the number of a track
that uses the right-hand/left-hand guide function.
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Notation display
Measure indicator
When you are using the Lesson function, the notation display
indicates the song melody or chord notation. When you are
using the Dictionary function, it indicates the notes that make
up the chord. Other than that, it usually indicates the notes
you played.
• If a note is too high or too low to be notated within the
score, a note that is one octave lower or higher will be
indicated on the score, along with “8va” at the top or
bottom of the score.
• Due to the limitation of the screen, some notes in a
chord may not be displayed.
The measure numbers of a song or
accompaniment are displayed. If
you select a free-tempo song, “F t”
appears.
Beat indicators
Four arrows flash to indicate the
beat of a song or accompaniment.
Beat indicators
Octave indicator
While a Flash song is being played, this
indicator appears if the key range of the notes
being played is higher (or lower) than the EZ30’s keyboard range.
These indicators are displayed when the
playback pitch is raised (or lowered) by an
octave or two (page 73).
Chord indicator
This indicator indicates the name of the
currently-played chord or a chord you play on
the keyboard.
Fingering guide
During the Lesson, this guide suggests a
fingering for playing the song.
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Selecting and Playing Songs
The EZ-30 has 100 preset songs. Try playing these songs or
songs loaded into flash memory.
Use the Song Memory function to record your own performance. (See page 66.)
Listening To a Demo Song
Press the [DEMO] button.
Songs from #1 to #100 will be played sequentially.
Song
number
Song
name
Indicates Song
mode is selected
Measure
number
If you select a song after another song has started playing, the EZ-30 will sequentially
play songs in the category (e.g., Pianist etc. See page 13.) that contains the selected song.
• Turning the power on while pressing and holding down the [DEMO] button will
disable the Demo song playback function. To enable the Demo song playback,
turn the power on in the normal manner.
• If a song (or songs) has been loaded into flash memory, the Flash song(s) starts
playing first.
Press the [START/STOP] button or the [DEMO] button to stop Demo playback.
Selecting and Playing a Song
Press the [SONG] button.
Song
number
Song
name
Indicates Song
mode is selected
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Select the desired song number.
Use the numeric keypad or the [+]/[–] buttons (page 25).
001–100 ...................... Preset Songs
101–(199)* .................. Flash Songs
201–205 ...................... User Songs
* The maximum song number differs depending
on the amount of available flash memory.
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Start and stop the song playback.
Press the [ START/STOP ] button to start song playback.
You can play the keyboard along with the playback.
Press the [ START/STOP ] button to stop song playback.
The playback will repeat until you press the [ START/STOP ] button.
Other controls
[FF] button .................. Pressing this button during playback will fast
forward the song.
Pressing this button while playback is stopped
will increment the measure number.
[REW] button .............. Press this button during playback will rewind
the song. (No sound will be heard at this time.)
Pressing this button while playback is stopped
will decrement the measure number.
Listening to a Flash Song
The EZ-30 can play a song loaded into its internal flash memory. To do this, you need
to connect the EZ-30 to a personal computer, and use “Song Filer” application program on the computer to transmit a song.
For more information on Flash songs and Song Filer, refer to page 71.
Switching the Tracks On and Off
Each song contains 16 tracks (1–16).
You can switch tracks 1–5 on and off using the SONG MEMORY [ 1 ]–[ 5 ] buttons
respectively, and switch tracks 6–16 on and off altogether using the [ A ] button.
This is useful when you practice playing a certain track by switching that track off (the
track sound will be muted).
ON/OFF indicator is lit. The corresponding track is played.
ON/OFF indicator is off.
A song contains the following tracks:
• Tracks [1]–[5] ...........Each track can be switched on and off individually.
• Tracks [6]–[16] .........Tracks 6–16 can be switched on and off altogether.
(The track contains data.)
The corresponding track is muted
(no sound will be heard), or the
track contains no data.
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Selecting and Playing Songs
Melody Voice Change
You can change the voice of a song melody to the desired one during song playback.
1
Select the desired voice.
Press the [ VOICE ] button, then use the numeric keypad or [ + ]/[ – ] buttons to select
the desired voice.
Press and hold down the [ VOICE ] button for at least one second.
2
“MELODY VOICE CHANGE” appears in the display, indicating that the selected
voice has replaced the song’s original melody voice.
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Adjusting the Tempo
Song and accompaniment tempo can be adjusted in the range of q = 32–280 (the number of quarter notes per minute).
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button.
Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to change the
tempo value.
You can instantly restore the default setting by pressing
both [+]/[–] buttons simultaneously (When Tempo is
selected).
Tap Function
You can set your own tempo intuitively.
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times for a four-beat song and three times for a
three-beat song at a tempo at which you would like to play.
The Tap function is also available during song playback.
About beat indicators
During performance, the arrows flash sequentially in tempo.
First beat
of measure
Second
beat
Third
beat
Fourth
beat
About free tempo
Some songs utilize a tempo that does not synchronize with or match the timing of the
measures and beats as a way of enriching musical expression.
During the playback of such songs, the measure indicator indicates “Ft.”
Also, depending on the song, the beat indicators may not flash.
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Selecting and Playing Songs
Song Volume Level
Adjust the song volume to balance with the level of the keyboard performance.
Press the right Overall button repeatedly until “SONG VOL”
appears in the display.
Current song
volume
Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the song
volume (000–127).
• You can instantly restore the default setting of “100” by pressing both [+]/[–] but-
tons simultaneously (When Song Volume is selected).
• You can set the volume level of the selected song.
Switching the Light Guide On and Off
You can switch the Light Guide on the keyboard on or off.
The Light Guide can be used as a keyboard guide during song playback or while you
are using the Lesson or the Dictionary function.
Press the left Overall button to select “LIGHT.”
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Press the [+] or [–] button to turn the Light Guide on or off.
CAUTION
Playing while looking at the lights for a long period of time may cause eye strain and stiff neck/
shoulders. For your health and comfort, we recommend that you take a ten-minute break for
every hour.
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Song Lesson
You can practice playing a song selected from Lesson songs
#001–100 and songs in flash memory.
Using the Lesson Feature
Select one of the Lesson songs.
Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to
select the desired song.
Select the part you wish to work on (left, right or both.)
If you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; to work on
the left, press the [L] button. Press the [L] and [R] buttons simultaneously to
work with both hands.
The icon of the selected hand(s) appears.
Track indicators
A lesson track(s) will be indicated by a frame around the GUIDE track number.
If a flash song is selected, you can change the track that guides your right- and lefthand part (See page 73).
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Start the Lesson.
When you press one of the LESSON [1]–[3] buttons, the Lesson song starts.
The display indicates the notes to play and the Light Guide shows you which
key to play.
Types of Lesson
Press one of the following buttons to select and start a type of Lesson.
Lesson 1: Timing ......... This lesson step lets you practice just the timing
of the notes - any note can be used. The melody does not sound unless you play in rhythm.
Lesson 2: Waiting........ In this lesson step, the EZ-30 waits for you to
play the correct notes before continuing playback of the song. When you play the correct
note, the next note to play is indicated. Also,
the EZ-30 can sing the next note to play using
“A, B, C...” or “Do, Re, Mi...” (page 36).
Lesson 3: Minus One... This lesson step lets you practice playing the
correct notes along with the accompaniment.
All parts except for the part you are practicing
will be played in tempo like a “karaoke”.
• In Lesson 2, the rhythm part is muted.
• If the Talking function is turned on, the EZ-30 announces the Lesson number.
• To exit from the Lesson, press the corresponding LESSON button.
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the Lesson.
The EZ-30 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/
STOP] button is pressed.
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Song Lesson
ABC/DoReMi Guide
When the ABC/DoReMi Guide is activated, the EZ-30 sings the next note to play using
“A, B, C...” or “Do, Re, Mi...” in Lesson 2.
For instruction on changing the guide voice (ABC or DoReMi), see page 43.
Press the left Overall button repeatedly to select “ABC/
DoReMi.”
Press the [+] or [–] button to turn the ABC/DoReMi Guide
on or off.
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Grade
The Lesson feature has a built-in evaluation function that monitors your practicing of
the Lesson songs, and just like a real teacher, it tells you how well you did each practice. Four grades are assigned, depending on your performance: “Try Again,” “Good,”
“Very Good,” and “Excellent.” When the Talking function (page 38) is on, the EZ-30
also “announces” your grade.
Press the [GRADE ON/OFF] button to turn the Grade on or
off.
The EZ-30 tells you your grade via the LCD, Light Guide, and the Talking function.
After displaying your grade, the EZ-30 resumes the Lesson.
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Song Lesson
Talking
This feature “talks” to you through the speakers, “announcing” the Grade comments as
well as the titles of the Lesson steps and the names of certain functions.
Press the left Overall button repeatedly to select
“TALKING”.
Press the [+]/[–] buttons to set Talking to on or off.
Talking off Talking on
The Talking function includes the following
“announcements”:
[Dictionary]
[LESSON 1–3]
[Try Again]
[Good]
[Very Good]
[Excellent]
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Portable Grand
You can practice playing “a real piano,” by pressing the [ POR-
TABLE GRAND ] button.
When you press the [ PORTABLE GRAND ] button, the EZ-30 configures all the settings
for piano performance.
The EZ-30 configures the following settings when
you press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button:
Voice........................... 001 Grand Piano
Style ............................ 097 Stride
Song ............................ 081 Dolly’s Dreaming And
Awakening
Touch .......................... On
One touch setting ........ On
Harmony ..................... Off
Split point .................... 054
The song and style category “PIANIST” (automatically selected with the settings
described above) includes the songs and styles that are suitable for the piano
performance.
The “PIANIST” styles are played without any rhythm sound.
Using the Metronome
Press the [ METRONOME ] button to play the Metronome in tempo with the accompaniment. You can use this feature for your piano practice.
A chime sounds at every first beat of the measures.
To turn the Metronome off, press the [
Setting a Tempo
METRONOME
] button again.
To change the tempo, press the [
[+]/[–] buttons to change the value. (See page 31.)
To restore the default Metronome Tempo value, press both [ + ]/[ – ] buttons simultaneously (when Metronome Tempo is selected).
TEMPO/TAP
] button and use the numeric keypad or
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Portable Grand
Setting the Time Signature of the Metronome
You can set the time signature of the Metronome while the rhythm part is stopped.
Press and hold down the [METRONOME] button for more than one second to display
the Metronome time signature setting, and use the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to
change the time signature value.
Numeric
keypad
0 – (A chime does not sound.)
1 1/4 (A chime sounds on every beat.)
2 2/4
3 3/4
4 4/4
5 5/4
6 6/4
7 7/4
8 8/4
9 9/4
10 10/4
11 11/4
12 12/4
13 13/4
14 14/4
15 15/4
When you select another style or song, the time signature of the Metronome also
changes to that of the selected style or song.
Time signature
Adjusting the Metronome Volume
You can adjust the volume of the Metronome sound independently of the other EZ-30
sounds. The volume range is 000–127.
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1
Press the right Overall button repeatedly to select “METRONOME VOLUME”.
Current Metronome Volume value
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2
Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the desired Metronome Volume
value.
To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press both [+]/[–] buttons
simultaneously (when Metronome Volume is selected in the Overall menu).
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Playing Voices
Selecting a Voice
The EZ-30 features high-quality voices that use an advanced technology AWM
(Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator. (See page 85.)
• Voices ...................... 1–116 (116 voices), 117–128 (drum kit), 609 (ABC (Oboe)
voice), 610 (DoReMi (Oboe) voice)
• Expanded Voices ...... 129–608 (480 voices)
Some voices include the following effects.
Split voice (107–116)
One voice is assigned to the right side of the split point on the keyboard, and
another voice is assigned to the left side.
Drum kit (117–128)
Playing different keys on the keyboard produces different drum sounds.
ABC (Oboe) voice (609), DoReMi (Oboe) voice (610)
When you play the keyboard, the EZ-30 “sings” the corresponding notes using
ABC or DoReMi. If the Transpose value is adjusted (other than “00”), they sound
using Oboe voice.
Playing a Voice
Press the [VOICE] button.
Select the desired voice number.
Use the numeric keypad to directly enter the voice number, or use the [+]/[–]
buttons to step up and down through the voices (page 25).
Voice
number
Voice
name
Indicates Voice mode
is selected
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Play the selected voice.
Try playing different voices.
When you select a voice, a DSP type most appropriate for the voice will be
selected automatically.
Selecting the ABC or DoReMi voice
Simply by pressing the [ABC/DoReMi] button, you can select the ABC (Oboe) voice
(#609) or DoReMi (Oboe) voice (#610). The setting is also valid for the guide voice
for the Lesson function (page 36).
1. Press the [ABC/DoReMi] button repeatedly to select the ABC or DoRemi voice.
Pressing the [ABC/DoReMi] button toggle among ABC voice, DoReMi voice and
Guide Off.
ABC voice
DoReMi voice
Guide Off
One Touch Setting
This special “voice” is actually a convenient feature which automatically selects a suitable voice for you when you select a style. The voice is selected to best match the style
or song you’ve called up.
Press the [VOICE] button.
The name of the current voice appears.
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Playing Voices
Press the numeric keypad [0] or [+]/[–] buttons to select the
voice number “000.”
This turns on the One Touch Setting.
Changing the Split Point
Pressing and holding down the [ACMP ON/OFF] button for more than one second
enables you to change the split point. If you have already selected a split voice, you
can play a different voice on the right and left sides of the split point on the keyboard.
Current split point setting
To restore the default setting of “54F#2,” press both [+]/[–] buttons simultaneously.
Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to change the split point.
54F#2
Current split point
“54F#2” means that the left side of the keyboard ranges up to F#2.
Split point for auto accompaniment
The split point for the auto accompaniment (the border between the melody key
range and the accompaniment key range) is the same as that for the split voices.
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Transpose
Transpose determines the key of both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the selected style. The Transpose settings can be adjusted over a range of ±12
semitones (±1 octave).
Press the right Overall button repeatedly to select
“TRANSPOSE”.
Current T ranspose value
Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the
desired Transpose value (–12 – +12).
To transpose the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [ – ] button,
and use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value.
• You can instantly restore the default setting of “00” by pressing both [ + ]/[ – ] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected).
• The Transpose function has no effect on the Drum Kits voices (#117–#128).
• If the Transpose value is adjusted (other than “00”), the ABC and DoReMi voices
sound using Oboe voice.
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Playing Voices
Tuning
Tuning determines the fine pitch setting of both the main voice and the bass/chord
accompaniment of the selected style. The Tuning settings can be adjusted over a range
of ±100 (approx. ±1 semitone).
Press the right Overall button repeatedly to select
“TUNING”.
Current T uning value
Press the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the
desired Tuning value (–100 – +100).
To tune the pitch down, simultaneously press and hold the [ – ] button, and
use the numeric keypad to type in the (negative) value.
• You can instantly restore the default setting of “000” by pressing both [ + ]/[ – ] but-
tons simultaneously (when Tuning is selected).
• The Tuning settings have no effect on the Drum Kit voices (#117–#128).
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Touch
The Touch function gives you dynamic, expressive control over the voices, letting you
determine how loud or soft the sound is by your playing strength.
Turn the Touch function on or off as desired by pressing the [TOUCH] button.
Indicates Touch function is turned on.
Touch Sensitivity
Touch Sensitivity lets you set how the EZ-30 responds to your playing strength, allowing you to customize this expressive function to suit your own playing style.
The higher the Touch Sensitivity setting, the more the sound volume changes in proportion to how strongly you play the keys.
Select the Touch Sensitivity control.
Press and hold the [TOUCH] button for more than one second to display the
Touch Sensitivity setting.
Current Touch Sensitivity setting
Change the value.
Use the numeric keypad or [+]/[–] buttons to set the desired setting: 1, 2, or 3.
Settings:
1 (Soft) This results in limited touch response, and produces a rel-
atively narrow dynamic range, no matter how lightly or
strongly you play the keys.
2 (Medium) This lets you play over a normal dynamic range (soft to
loud).
3 (Hard) This is designed for playing v ery soft passages, giving you
slightly more detailed control in the soft volume range.
The default Touch Sensitivity is 2.
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Effects
Reverb
Press the left Overall button repeatedly to select “Reverb,” and use the numeric keypad
or the [+]/[–] buttons to select a Reverb type.
Current Reverb type
Selecting “9” turns the Reverb off.
[Reverb Type List]
No. Reverb Type
1 Hall 1
2 Hall 2
3 Room 1
4 Room 2
5 Stage 1
6 Stage 2
7 Plate 1
8 Plate 2
9 Off
• Each style of the EZ-30 has its own independent Reverb setting.
• You can instantly restore the default setting
by pressing both [+]/[–] buttons simultaneously (when Reverb is selected).
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DSP
Press the left Overall button repeatedly to select “DSP,” and use the numeric keypad or
the [+]/[–] buttons to select a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) type.
Current DSP type
Selecting “39” turns the DSP off.
[DSP Type List]
No. DSP Type No. DSP Type
1 Hall 1 21 Tremolo 1
2 Hall 2 22 Tremolo 2
3 Room 1 23 Guitar Tremolo
4 Room 2 24 Auto Pan
5 Stage 1 25 Auto Wah
6 Stage 2 26 Delay Left - Center - Right
7 Plate 1 27 Delay Left - Right
8 Plate 2 28 Echo
9 Early Reflection 1 29 Cross Delay
10 Early Reflection 2 30 Karaoke
11 Gate Reverb 31 Distortion Hard
12 Reverse Gate 32 Distortion Soft
13 Chorus 1 33 Overdrive
14 Chorus 2 34 Amp Simulation
15 Flanger 1 35 EQ Disco
16 Flanger 2 36 EQ Telephone
17 Symphonic 37 3Band EQ
18 Phaser 38 2Band EQ
19 Rotary Speaker 1 39 No Effect
20 Rotary Speaker 2
• Each voice of the EZ-30 has its own independent DSP setting.
• You can instantly restore the default setting by pressing both [+]/[–] buttons
simultaneously (when DSP is selected).
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Effects
Harmony
The Harmony section features a variety of performance effects that enhance the melodies you play when using the accompaniment styles of the EZ-30.
Some Harmony types add harmony to a chord detected in the left-hand key range
(accompaniment key range).
Press the left Overall button repeatedly to select “Harmony,” and use the numeric keypad or the [+]/[–] buttons to select a Harmony type.
Selecting “27” turns the Harmony section off.
[Harmony Type List]
No. Harmony Type No. Harmony Type
1 Duet 15 Tremolo 1/8 note
2 Trio 16 Tremolo 1/12 note
3 Block 17 Tremolo 1/16 note
4 Country 18 Tremolo 1/24 note
5 Octave 19 Tremolo 1/32 note
6 Trill 1/4 note 20 Echo 1/4 note
7 Trill 1/6 note 21 Echo 1/6 note
8 Trill 1/8 note 22 Echo 1/8 note
9 Trill 1/12 note 23 Echo 1/12 note
10 Trill 1/16 note 24 Echo 1/16 note
11 Trill 1/24 note 25 Echo 1/24 note
12 Trill 1/32 note 26 Echo 1/32 note
13 Tremolo 1/4 note 27 Off
14 Tremolo 1/6 note
• Harmony types 1–5 add harmony that matches the accompaniment chords.
• The speed of the Trill, Tremolo, and Echo effects depends on the Tempo setting.
• For more information on Harmony Types, see page 97.
• Harmony is added to only one note. If you play multiple keys, harmony notes are
added based on the highest note or the last note you played.
• The Harmony function is disabled when you use the Dictionary function or the
Lesson function.
• You can instantly restore the default setting by pressing both [+]/[–] buttons
simultaneously (when Harmony is selected).
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Auto Accompaniment
The EZ-30 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - as well as voice settings appropriate for each pattern - for various popular music styles. A total of 106
different styles are available, in several different categories.
With the auto accompaniment function, the EZ-30 automatically plays accompaniment parts (bass sound and
chords) that match the selected style and the chords
played in the accompaniment key range.
Select the desired accompaniment style and play the
keyboard using the auto accompaniment function.
Accompaniment
key range
Select an accompaniment style.
Start the accompaniment.
Play chords (left hand).
Play melody (right hand).
Change the accompaniment section.
Stop the accompaniment.
Selecting a Style
Press the [STYLE] button.
Selecting a Style.............................. page 51
Starting Accompaniment ................ page 52
Using Auto Accompaniment........... page 55
Playing a Melody along with the Accompa-
niment.......................................... page 61
Changing the Accompaniment
Section......................................... page 62
Stopping the Accompaniment......... page 54
Style
number
Style
name
Select the desired style number.
Use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[–]
buttons to step up and down through the styles (page 25).
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Auto Accompaniment
Starting Accompaniment
Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn the auto accompaniment function on.
Accompaniment on indicator
You can start playing accompaniment using one of the following four methods.
Sync start
Press the [SYNC START] button. The EZ-30 enters Sync start waiting mode, and the beat
indicators flash.
When you start playing chords in the accompaniment key range, the accompaniment
starts playing.
Beat indicators
Accompaniment
key range
To cancel Sync start waiting mode, press the [SYNC START] button again. At this
time, playing a chord in the accompaniment key range will produce bass sounds
and chords without a rhythm section.
Sync stop
When you press the [SYNC STOP] button, the EZ-30 enters Sync start mode. When
you release keys in the accompaniment key range, the accompaniment stops and the
EZ-30 enters Sync start waiting mode.
Sync stop indicator
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Start
As soon as you press the [START/STOP] button, the rhythm part starts playing.
When you play a chord in the accompaniment key range, the EZ-30 produces the bass
and chords.
Accompaniment
key range
When you press the [START/STOP] button, only the rhythm part of the selected
accompaniment starts playing. If any of accompaniment styles 97–106 (Accompaniment category: PIANIST) is selected, no rhythm part sounds.
Tap start
Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button four times for a four-beat song and three times for a
three-beat song at a tempo at which you would like to play.
The rhythm part starts playing.
Intro Sync start
Press the [SYNC START] button. The EZ-30 enters Sync start waiting mode, and the
beat indicators flash. Then press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The EZ-30 waits for
the sync start that begins with an Intro section.
When you play a chord in the accompaniment key range, the accompaniment starts
with an Intro section, followed by the Main A (or B) accompaniment section.
Beat indicators
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