Yamaha Audio EZ-EG User Manual

q Frets

The EZ-EG frets glow red when pressed. When the PLAY MODE is set to CHORD or BOTH, the appropriate frets will glow to indicate the frets you should press.

• When the CAPO function is used an entire column of frets will glow at the capo position.

w Control Section

This section includes the controls for the EZ-EG’s many features and functions (details in “Control Section”, below).

e Strings

The strings can be played either with a pick or ﬁnger style. Strings that are sounding can be muted by lightly touching the strings with the right hand while touching the metal section on the back of the neck with the left hand.

r Tremolo Arm

The tremolo arm can be used to raise or lower the pitch of strings that are sounding. Lift the arm away from the body to raise the pitch, or lower it toward the body to lower the pitch.

t [VOLUME] Control

Adjusts the overall volume level. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

y [STANDBY/ON] Control

This is the EZ-EG power switch. Rotate to the ON position to turn the power on, or to the STANDBY position to turn the power off.

q VALUE [+]/[-] Buttons

These buttons are used to select sounds and songs as well as adjust tempo, balance, and other parameters. Press the [+] button once to increment the value by one, or press the [-] button once to decrement the value by one. Holding either button causes continuous incrementing or decrementing in the corresponding direction. Press both the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the initial default value for the selected parameter.

w Display

Displays the value of the parameter being edited, as well as the currently selected tempo.

e [BALANCE] Button

Allows adjustment of the volume balance between the played sound and the accompaniment song sound.

r [TUNING] Button

Allows overall tuning of the EZ-EG in semitone increments, as well as selection of one of the EZ-EG’s alternative tunings: in addition to standard guitar tuning the EZ-EG provides drop-D, open-D, open-G, and open-E tunings.

t [TEMPO] Button

Allows the song tempo to be set from q=32 through q=280.

y [CAPO] Button

Allows the position of the EZ-EG’s “virtual capo” to be speciﬁed.

u [SONG] Button

Allows any of the 18 internal songs to be selected for playback. In addition to the songs initially provided, songs downloaded from the internet to a computer can be read into and stored in the EZ-EG.

i [SOUND] Button

Allows selection of any of the EZ-EG’s 20 instrument sounds.

o [DEMO] Button

Starts and stops song playback.

!0 [STRUM], [CHORD], [BOTH] Buttons

Starts playback of the selected song using the corresponding playback method.

q MIDI IN/MIDI OUT Connectors

These connectors can be used to connect the EZ-EG to other MIDI gear or a computer using standard MIDI cables.

w PHONES/OUTPUT Jack

This jack can be used to connect a pair of stereo headphones for private practice or listening, or to connect the EZ-EG to an audio system, television, or instrument ampliﬁer.

e DC IN 9V Jack

The supplied AC Power Adaptor (PA-D09) can be connected here.

• Make sure that power to all external devices is OFF when connecting the EZ-EG to avoid possible electric shock and damage to the equipment. Also, start with all volume controls turned down to minimum to prevent possible damage to speakers and other playback equipment.

After slipping the ends of the supplied strap over the strap pins on the EZ-EG body, secure the strap by sliding a C-clip under the head of each strap pin – between the strap and the head of the strap pin – as shown in the illustration.

Body

Control Section

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Attaching the Tremolo Arm

Screw the threaded end of the tremolo arm clockwise into the arm hole on the EZ-EG bridge. Screw the arm in until it stops, then rotate it back (counterclockwise) to a comfortable playing position.

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w e

tyuio

Connectors

Strap Pin

Attach securely to ensure that the strap does not slip off.

C-clip attached.

C-clip

EZ-EG

Headphones

Powered Speaker

Audio System, Television, etc.

RCA Pin Plugs

PHONES/OUTPUT Connector

Standard Phone Plug

Stereo Mini Plug

DC IN 9V Connector

AC Power

Adaptor

To AC wall socket

MIDI OUT Connector

MIDI IN Connector

USB-MIDI Interface

USB

Connector

Computer

Refer to “Connecting To a Computer” on the other side for connection details.

Song List

1 Press the [DEMO] button.

Playback of the currently selected song will begin, then the remaining songs will play back in sequence.

2 Press the [DEMO] button to stop playback.

1 Press [SONG] and select a song.

After pressing the [SONG] button, use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the number of the song you want to play.

2 Press the [DEMO] button to start and stop playback.

• After pressing the [DEMO] button to start playback, the [+] and [-] buttons can be used to select a speciﬁc song. All remaining songs will play back in sequence following the selected song.

• If a play mode is selected – i.e. the [STRUM], [CHORD] or [BOTH] button is pressed – the selected song will play repeatedly. Songs loaded from a computer will be stored in memory numbers “F-1, F-2, etc.” following the pre-programmed song data (1 – 18), and can be selected using the [+] and [-] buttons in the same way as the pre-programmed songs.

Playback tempo of the songs can be adjusted from q=32 through q=280 (quarter notes per minute). This can be handy to slow a song down for practice.

1 Press the [TEMPO] button.

2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the tempo.

• Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the default tempo of the song.

By changing the volume of song playback, you can set the optimum balance between the song and played sounds.

1 Press the [BALANCE] button

2 Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the balance.

Adjust the song volume from 0 (minimum) through 127 (maximum) to achieve the ideal balance with the played sound. The initial default song volume setting is 64.

• Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to reset the default song volume.

No. Title No. Title No. Title

FULL CHORUS PATTERN 12 8 Beat Stroke-4

1 Day Tripper 6 West Coast 13 16 Beat Stroke

Take Me Home Country Roads

7 Hillbilly 14 3 Finger-1

8 Mersey Beat 15 3 Finger-2

3 Stand By Me 9 8 Beat Stroke-1 16 Rock’n Roll Riff

INTRO 10 8 Beat Stroke-2 17 Bossa Nova

4 A Hard Days Night 11 8 Beat Stroke-3 18 Jazz

5 Michelle

Listen To the Songs and Play Along

Listen To a Speciﬁed Song and Play Along

. 1

The current song number is shown on the display.

The number of the currently selected song will appear on the display.

Change the Song Tempo

Change the Balance

The current tempo will appear on the display.

130

The current balance value appears on the display.

1 Turn on the power & adjust the volume.

Rotate the [STANDBY/ON] switch to the ON position. While playing the EZ-EG strings rotate the [VOLUME] control to set an appropriate volume.

• Make sure that the [VOLUME] control is set to the MIN (minimum) position when turning on the power. Also make sure that external ampliﬁcation gear is off when turning the EZ-EG power on.

• Avoid touching the tremolo arm while turning the power on. If the tremolo arm is not in its neutral position while the power is turned on the EZ-EG may not play at the correct pitch.

• A very small amount of power is used by the EZ-EG when the [STANDBY/ON] switch is in the STANDBY position. Be sure to remove the batteries or unplug the AC Power Adaptor if you will not be using the EZ-EG for an extended period of time.

• Don’t force the STANDBY switch or VOLUME control past their maximum “stop” positions.

• The “YAMAHA” name will scroll across the EZ-EG frets when the power is turned on. You can stop this by simply pressing any fret.

2 Play chords.

Form a chord with your left hand (the frets you press will glow red), then play the strings with your right hand.

• Strings that are sounding can be muted by lightly touching the strings with the right hand while touching the metal section on the back of the neck with the left hand.

The EZ-EG includes 20 different guitar, bass, and other instrument sounds. Choose the sound that best suits the song you’re playing and your playing style.

1 Press the [SOUND] button.

2 Select a sound number.

Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the sound you want to play.

• Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly recall sound number 1.

Sound List

● Using the Tremolo Arm

By raising and lowering the tremolo arm you can raise and lower the pitch of notes played. Pressing the arm toward the body lowers the pitch, while lifting the arm away from the body raises the pitch. Use the tremolo arm to add expressive bends to your playing.

The EZ-EG’s virtual capo functions in the same way as a normal guitar capo, “stopping” the strings at the speciﬁed fret. Some guitar songbooks include capo indications that can make setting this function easy.

1 Press the [CAPO] button.

2 Select the capo position (fret).

Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the fret at which you want to position the capo. You can select frets 1 through 10. All fret buttons at the selected fret position will glow.

• The CAPO setting only applies to the played sound (not to the song playback sound).

• Some songs, however, do have a preset CAPO setting.

After pressing the [TUNING] button you can use the [+] and [-] buttons to raise or lower the overall pitch of the EZ-EG in semitone steps up to one octave. For example, a setting of “-1” lowers the pitch by one semitone; a setting of “+4” raises the pitch by four semitones (an interval of a third); or a setting of “-12” lowers the pitch by a full octave. This makes it easy to play the EZ-EG in any key – to match the range of a singer, for example. The EZ-EG also provides four alternative tunings which can be selected by pressing the [+] button beyond the “+12” setting: Drop D, Open D, Open G, and Open E.

Power On & Play

Selecting Different Sounds

No. Sound No. Sound No. Sound

GUITAR 8 Overdrive Guitar 15 Synth Bass

1 Folk Guitar 9 Distortion Guitar 16 Hi-Q Bass

2 Classic Guitar BASS 17 Dance Bass

3 12-string Guitar 10 Acoustic Bass OTHERS

4 Jazz Guitar 11 Finger Bass 18 Banjo

5 Octave Guitar 12 Pick Bass 19 Shamisen

6 Clean Guitar 13 Fretless Bass 20 Piano

7 Mute Guitar 14 Slap Bass

[STANDBY/ON] Switch[VOLUME] Control

The number of the currently selected sound will appear on the display.

Using the CAPO Function

Tuning

Display

Key Control

-12-0-12

Drop D

drd

Open D

oPd

Open G

oPG

Open E

oPE

1st EEDDE

2nd B BABB

3rd G G F# G G#

4th D DDDE

5th A AAGB

6th E DDDE

Raise Pitch

Lower Pitch

The current CAPO position will appear on the display.

drd

The number of semitones tuned or the type of alternative tuning selected will appear on the display.

Owner’s Manual

q Make sure that the EZ-EG power switch is set to the STANDBY position. w

Plug the DC plug of the AC Adaptor into the DC IN 9V jack on the EZ-EG.

e Plug the AC Adaptor into a convenient AC wall outlet.

• When powering the EZ-EG from the AC mains use only the supplied PA-D09 AC Power Adaptor! The use of other adaptors can result in overheating and damage, and can pose a ﬁre hazard. Damage caused by using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied with the EZ-EG is not covered by the warranty.

• When you’re not using the EZ-EG, or when there is danger of a lightning strike, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the AC mains.

q Place the EZ-EG face-down (string-side down) on a soft surface, and

remove the battery compartment cover.

w Install six 1.5-volt “AA” size, R6P or equivalent batteries in the battery

compartment, making sure the polarities (i.e. the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries) are arranged as shown in the diagram.

e Close the battery compartment cover.

•

If batteries are installed and the AC power adapter is connected to the EZ-EG, the AC power adaptor supplies power to the EZ-EG rather than the batteries.

•

Alkali type batteries are recommended for maximum battery life and performance.

It is a good idea to change the batteries before they run too low to maintain proper operation. When the batteries run low the output volume of the EZ-EG will be reduced, the sound may become distorted, and the displays may not light properly. Please keep the following points in mind when changing batteries:

• Be sure to observe the +/- polarity markings, and install the batteries with the proper orientation. Improper battery orientation can result in overheating, ﬂuid leakage, and possibly ﬁre.

• Always replace all six batteries at the same time. Don’t mix old batteries with new. All batteries must also be of the same type – never mix alkaline and manganese batteries, batteries from different manufacturers, or different types of batteries even if they are from the same manufacturer. Doing so can result in overheating, ﬂuid leakage, and possibly ﬁre.

• Remove the batteries from the instrument if you won’t be using it for an extended period of time. If the batteries are left installed they will gradually run down, and may possibly leak ﬂuid that can damage the instrument.

Using the AC Power Adaptor

AC Adaptor

PA-D09

(DC IN 9V )

Using Batteries

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Easy Guitar (EZ-EG)! For maximum performance and enjoyment, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using your EZ-EG. When you’re done reading the manual, please store it in a safe place – along with the warranty card – for future reference.

Playing the EZ-EG

When you’re set up and ready, turn on the power and play!

Playing the Songs

The EZ-EG features a range of internal songs that you can play along with. Song numbers 1 through 18 are pre-programmed into the EZ-EG. Additional songs can be downloaded from the internet using a computer and loaded into the EZ-EG for playback. Refer to the “Connecting to MIDI Devices” section for details.

Easy Guitar

Power Supply

You can use either the supplied AC power adaptor or batteries to power your EZ-EG, but we recommend that you use the AC adaptor whenever possible.

Connections

Attaching the Strap and C-Clip

● Supplied Accessories — Please check to make sure that you have the following accessories:

• Tremolo Arm • Strap • C-Clip x 2 • Pick • AC Power Adaptor • USB-MIDI Interface UX16 • Safety Precautions Document • EZ-EG Song Chord Chart, Warranty Card

Names Of the Parts, Controls, and Connectors

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Play using only your right hand. Great for rhythm practice.

1 Press the [SONG] button and use the

[+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play.

2 Press the [STRUM] button to begin

playback in the PLAY 1: STRUM mode.

The song will begin after a one-measure countin. Strum the EZ-EG strings with your right hand and the appropriate chords for the song will sound. In this mode the fret buttons have no effect on playback, so you can play anywhere with your left hand without changing the playback sound.

Press the [STRUM] button again to stop playback.

If you want the frets to glow to indicate the ﬁngerings of the chords being played, press the

[STRUM] button while simultaneously holding the [SOUND] and [SONG] buttons.

Play using only your left hand. Great for chord practice.

1 Press the [SONG] button and use the

[+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play.

2 Press the [CHORD] button to begin

playback in the PLAY 2: CHORD mode.

The song will begin after a one-measure countin. Finger the chords indicated by the glowing fret buttons. Playback will only proceed when you press all of the glowing fret buttons. Playing the EZ-EG strings in this mode has no effect on playback.

Press the [CHORD] button again to stop playback.

Once you’ve mastered the left and right-hand techniques using play modes 1 and 2, try playing using both hands.

1 Press the [SONG] button and use the

[+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play.

2 Press the [BOTH] button to begin

playback in the PLAY 3: BOTH mode.

The song will begin after a one-measure countin. Play with both your right and left hands in the same way you did in the STRUM and CHORD play modes to play the entire song as smoothly as possible.

Press the [BOTH] button again to stop playback.

PLAY 1: STRUM

The song number will appear on the display.

.10

PLAY 2: CHORD

.10

PLAY 3: BOTH

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• *1 – *3, see notes bellow.

YAMAHA [ Easy Guitar ] Date:26-Nov-2002

Model EZ-EG MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Function...

Basic Default 1 - 6 1 - 16 *1 Channel Changed x 1 - 16 *1

Default 3 3

Mode Messages x x

Altered ************** x

Note 28 - 88 0 - 127 Number : True voice ************** 0 - 127

Velocity Note ON o 9nH,v=1-127 o 9nH,v=1-127

Note OFF o 9nH,v=0

o 9nH,v=0 or 8nH

After Key's x x Touch Ch's x x

Pitch Bend o o

0,32 o o Bank Select

1x o

Modulation wheel

6,38 x o Data Entry

7o o

Part Volume

Control 10 o o Pan

11 x o Expression

Change 64 x o Sustain

71 x o Harmonic Content 72 x o Release Time

73 x o Attack Time 74 x o Brightness

91,93,94 x x Effect Depth

96,97 x o RPN Inc,Dec

100,101 x o RPN LSB,MSB

84 o o Portamento Cntrl

Prog o 0 - 127 o 0 - 127 Change : True # **************

System Exclusive o *2 o *2

: Song Pos. x x Common : Song Sel. x x : Tune x x

System : Clock o o Real Time: Commands o *3 o *3

Aux :All Sound OFF x o(120,126,127) :Reset All Cntrls x o(121) :Local ON/OFF x o(122) :All Notes OFF x o(123-125) Mes- :Active Sense o o sages:Reset x x

Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO x : No

Play Along With the Songs

Try playing along with the songs using the EZ-EG’s three play modes: STRUM (right hand), CHORD (left hand), and BOTH (both hands).

Trademarks

• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft®Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

*1 EZ-EG functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the

panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices and songs.

• MIDI Master Tuning

*2 Exclusive

F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H

• This message automatically restores all default settings for the instrument, with the exception of MIDI Master Tuning.

F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H

• This message allows the volume of all channels to be changed simultaneously (Universal System Exclusive).

• The values of “mm” is used for MIDI Master Tuning. (Values for “ll” are ignored.)

F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H, mm, ll, cc, F7H

• This message simultaneously changes the tuning value of all channels.

• The values of “mm” and “ll” are used for MIDI Master Tuning.

• The default value of “mm” and “ll” are 08H and 00H, respectively. Any values can be used for “cc.”

<EZ-EG Native Parameter Change>

F0H, 43H, 7FH, 00H, 00H, ll, mm, nn, F7H

• The value which ll, mm and nn is Fuction ID, ctr 1 and ctr 2, respectively.

Note str : string number(see below)

vel : velocity of played note(00 is muted) kno: MIDI note number(see below) The value which is function ID, ctr 1, ctr 2, str and kno are hexadecimal form.

str (String number) and kno (Note number)

*3 When the song is started, an FAH message is transmitted.

When song is stopped, an FCH message is transmitted. When the clock is set to External, both FAH (song start) and FCH(song stop) are recognized.

*4 Local ON/OFF <Local ON> Bn, 7A, 7F <Local OFF> Bn, 7A, 00

• Value for “n” is ignored

*5 Song data is not transmitted.

Transmitted

Recog-

nized

Function

ctr 1 ctr 2

X O Clock Internal Clock 00 01 00

External Clock 00 01 7F

Fret Switch on 01 str kno

Fret Switch off 02 str kno

Fret LED on 03 str kno

Fret LED off 04 str kno

O X String Data 05 str vel

Switch Data [+]ON 06 00 7F

(Control) [+]OFF 06 00 00

[-]ON 06 01 7F

[-]OFF 06 01 00

Switch Data [SOUND]ON 07 00 7F

(Enter) [SOUND]OFF 07 00 00

[SONG]ON 07 01 7F

[SONG]OFF 07 01 00

Fret

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

String (str)

1 01 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C

2 02 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

3 03 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 40 41 42 43

4 04 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E

5 05 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

6 06 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34

MIDI

Connecting To MIDI Devices

The EZ-EG features MIDI IN and OUT connectors that can be used to connect to other MIDI devices for expanded musical capabilities. It is also possible to load additional songs downloaded from the internet (URL provided below) into the EZ-EG via these connectors.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an international standard system that allows electronic musical instruments and related devices to communicate with and control one another. By connecting MIDI-compatible devices via standard MIDI cables, it becomes possible to transfer a variety of performance and setup data between devices for enhanced musical capabilities.

MIDI IN Connector

Receives MIDI data from external MIDI devices.

MIDI OUT Connector

Transmits MIDI data to external MIDI devices.

• MIDI cables are sold separately and are available from most musical instrument stores that handle electronic music gear.

• Excessively long MIDI cables can cause data errors. Use MIDI cables that are no longer than 15 meters.

• Make sure the power to external devices is turned off when connecting the EZ-EG. Then, when the required connections have been made, turn on the external device ﬁrst and then the EZ-EG.

Using the EZ-EG’s MIDI capabilities you can, for example, transfer performance data between two EZ-EGs, or between an EZ-EG and a MIDIequipped personal computer to load songs into the EZ-EG.

Song data cannot be transmitted by the EZ-EG.

● Performance data transferred between two EZ-EGs.

● Song data downloaded from the internet can be loaded into the EZ-EG via com-

puter.

What is MIDI? Some Example MIDI Applications

EZ-EG

MIDI INMIDI OUT

MIDI OUTMIDI IN

EZ-EG

MIDI INMIDI OUT

MIDI OUT

Computer

MIDI IN

The EZ-EG can be connected to a computer via MIDI.

● To connect the EZ-EG to a computer that is equipped with USB connectors use a USB-MIDI interface such as the Yamaha UX16, as shown in the diagram below.

• If you use the Yamaha UX16, be sure to install the supplied driver on your computer.

●

The EZ-EG can be directly connected to a computer that has built-in MIDI connectors via standard MIDI cables, as shown in the diagram below.

● To connect the EZ-EG to a Macintosh computer that has RS-422 ports (the serial Printer and Modem ports) use a MIDI interface as shown in the diagram below.

• When using a separate MIDI interface with a Macintosh computer as in this example, be sure to set the clock speed of the interface from the computer using the appropriate application software. See your software manual for details.

In order to perform the operations described in this section you will need to use a computer connected to the internet to download the free Song Filer application from the URL listed below. Song data can be downloaded from the EZ-EG home page for a small fee. Songs downloaded from the internet can be used in the same way as the pre-programmed EZ-EG songs.

Data Speciﬁcations For the EZ-EG Play Modes

Number of Songs.................. 99 max.

Data ........................................ 480 kilobytes total.

Data Format........................... XF File Format.

The total number of songs that can be loaded will depend on the data size of the songs. As an example, about four 100-kilobyte songs can be loaded.

• If SMF (Standard MIDI File) data is loaded it can be played back, but cannot be used in the PLAY modes.

■ Install the Song Filer

Access the following web page using a computer connected to the internet and, after reading the online instructions, install the Song Filer application.

EZ-EG Home Page Address http://www.yamahamusicsoft.com/ez-eg/

System requirements for using the Song Filer are as follows:

[Windows]

OS.............................Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP

CPU ..........................Pentium/100 MHz or higher

RAM..........................8 MB or more

Hard Disk .................2 MB or more free

Display .....................800 x 600, 256 colors or more

[Macintosh]

OS.............................Mac OS 7.5 through 9.2.2 (OS X not supported)

CPU ..........................Power PC or greater

RAM..........................8 MB or more

Hard Disk .................2 MB or more free

Display .....................800 x 600, 256 colors or more

Requirements as of November 2002.

■ Using the Song Filer

After installing the Song Filer, connect the EZ-EG to your computer. After making the required connections and turning the EZ-EG on it will be possible to transfer song data from the computer to the EZ-EG. Refer to the EZ-EG home page (URL listed above) for online instructions on using the Song Filer.

● Loading Data Into the EZ-EG

The song ﬁle data must be transmitted to the EZ-EG from the computer. Loaded song data will be stored in memory numbers “F-1, F-2, etc.” following the pre-programmed song data (1 – 18).

● Deleting Loaded Songs From the EZ-EG

Songs can be deleted from the EZ-EG memory from the Song Filer application on the computer.

• Song data cannot be transferred from the EZ-EG to a computer. Be sure to save all song data you want to keep on your computer.

Local Control determines whether the EZ-EG plays its own internal tone generator (Local Control = ON), or whether performance data is transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector only, without playing the internal tone generator (Local Control = OFF).

Local Control ON

This is the normal setting. In this state the EZ-EG’s internal tone generator will play whatever is played on the strings and frets, as well as any MIDI data received via the MIDI IN connector.

Local Control OFF

In this state the internal tone generator will not sound in response to playing the strings and frets, but the performance data will be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. The internal tone generator will play any MIDI data received via the MIDI IN connector.

1 Simultaneously press the [CAPO] and [TUNING] buttons.

• Local control is always ON when the EZ-EG power is initially turned on.

2 Set local control as required.

Use the [+] and [-] buttons to turn local control on or off as required. [+] turns local control on, while [-] turns it off.

Normally EZ-EG song playback is synchronized to its own internal clock. Use this function when you want to synchronize EZ-EG playback to a MIDI clock signal from an external device.

Internal Clock (Int)

This is the normal setting: EZ-EG song playback is synchronized to its own internal clock.

External Clock (Etr)

The EZ-EG will be synchronized to a MIDI clock signal from a connected external device. Song and demo playback will not start if an appropriate external clock signal is not being received.

1 Simultaneously press the [TEMPO] and [BALANCE] but-

tons.

• The clock is always set to “Int” when the EZ-EG power is initially turned on.

2 Set the clock as required.

Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the clock mode as required. [+] selects “Int”, while [-] selects “Etr”.

Connecting To a Computer

Loading Song Data Into the EZ-EG Using the Song Filer Application

EZ-EG

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

UX16

USB

To the EZ-EG MIDI IN connector.

To the EZ-EG MIDI OUT connector.

USB-MIDI Interface

Computer

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

Computer

EZ-EG

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

Macintosh

MIDI Interface

Modem Port

Turning Local Control On or Off

Setting the MIDI Clock

EZ-EG

USB

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

To the EZ-EG MIDI IN connector.

To the EZ-EG MIDI OUT connector.

USB-MIDI Interface

Computer

Troubleshooting

Problem: No sound. Check: Are the batteries properly installed? Are they run down?

Is the VOLUME control turned down?

Is a plug plugged into the PHONES/OUTPUT jack? Speaker output is automatically cut off when a plug is inserted into the PHONES/ OUTPUT jack.

Is Local Control turned OFF? The EZ-EG will not produce any sound unless Local Control is turned ON.

Problem: The displays ﬂicker on and off and don’t function normally. Check: Are the batteries run down?

Problem: Song playback will not start. Check: Is the MIDI clock set to “Etr”. Try setting it to “Int”.

Problem: The EZ-EG is picking up noise. Check: Are you using the EZ-EG near a mobile phone? Try turning the mo-

bile phone off or moving it further away from the EZ-EG.

Speciﬁcations

Strings 6 Frets 12 Displays Numeric LED display, 6 x 12 fret LEDs Voices 9 guitar, 8 bass, 3 others Play Modes

STRUM (right hand), CHORD (left hand), BOTH (both hands)

Controls [STANDBY/ON] switch, [VOLUME] control, tremolo

arm, [STRUM] button, [CHORD] button, [BOTH] button, [DEMO] button, [SOUND] button, [SONG] button, [TEMPO] button, [BALANCE] button, [CAPO] button, [TUNING] button, VALUE [+]/[-] buttons

Songs 18 (additional songs can be loaded into internal

memory from a computer)

Tremolo Arm Range -300 – +300 cents Tempo Range 32 – 280 Balance Range 0 – 127 Capo Range 0 – 10 Tuning 28 tuning settings in addition to normal Connectors DC IN 9V, PHONES/OUTPUT (mini stereo jack),

MIDI IN and MIDI OUT

Maximum Output Power 0.7 W (batteries or AC adaptor) PHONES/OUTPUT Output impedance: 50Ω Speaker 5 cm Power Supply PA-D09 AC Power Adaptor (supplied)

Six 1.5V “AA” size, R6P or equivalent batteries

Power Consumption 6.5 W (using the PA-D09 AC Power Adaptor) Dimensions (w x d x h) 809 x 300 x 72 mm (32" x 11-3/4" x 3") Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8oz.) (w/o batteries) Supplied Accessories

Tremolo Arm, Strap, C-Clip x 2, Pick, AC Power Adaptor, USB-MIDI Interface UX16, Safety Precautions Document, EZ-EG Song Chord Chart, Warranty Card

* Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes

only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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