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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 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.
● COPYRIGHT NOTICE Twelve of the demo-songs or compositions included in this instrument are as follows: California Girls Words and Music by Brian Wilson and Mike Love Copyright © 1965 IRVING MUSIC, INC.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC power adaptor Water warning • Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument.
• 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. Connections • Turn off the power to all other electronic components to which the instrument is to be connected before connecting the instrument. Also, be sure to lower all volume settings on all connected components to minimum, then gradually increase the volume while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha EZ GUITAR (EZ-AG)! For maximum performance and enjoyment, please read this owner's manual carefully before using your EZ-AG. When you're done reading the manual, please store it in a safe place – along with the warranty card – for future reference. Main Features The EZ-AG is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use instrument. Some of its main features and functions include: • Built-in amplifier and speaker.
Contents Names Of the Parts, Controls, and Connectors ............................................... 8 Setting Up....................................................... 10 • Power Requirements ........................................10 • Connections......................................................11 Playing the EZ-AG ......................................... 12 Connecting To MIDI Devices......................... 20 • What is MIDI? ...................................................
Names Of the Parts, Controls, and Connectors ■ Body Bridge Plate Strings that are sounding can be muted by touching the bridge plate with side or heel of the right hand. Be sure to touch the plate on the back of the neck with your left hand while touching the bridge plate with your right hand (See Page 12.) Strings The strings can be played either with a pick or finger style. LED Frets EZ-AG frets 1 through 6 are illuminated and will glow red when pressed.
Names Of the Parts, Controls, and Connectors r [TUNING] Button Allows overall tuning of the EZ-AG in semitone increments, as well as selection of one of the EZAG’s alternative tunings: in addition to standard guitar tuning the EZ-AG provides drop-D, open-D, open-G, and open-E tunings. u [SONG] Button Allows any of the 25 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-AG.
Setting Up This section contains information about setting up your EZ-AG for playing. Make sure to read this section carefully before using the instrument. Power Requirements Although the EZ-AG will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources.
Setting Up Connections To AC wall socket Refer to “Connecting To a Computer” on page 21 for connection details. EZ-AG Headphones AC Power Adaptor Computer USB-MIDI Interface USB Connector MIDI OUT Connector MIDI IN Connector Standard Phone Plug Powered Speaker DC IN 12V Connector Audio System, Television, etc.
Playing the EZ-AG When you’re set up and ready, turn on the power and play! Power On & Play 1 Turn on the power. With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply press the power switch until it locks in the ON position. When the instrument is not in use, be sure to turn the power off. (Press the switch again so that it pops up.). The “YAMAHA” name will scroll across the EZ-AG frets when the power is turned on. You can stop this by simply pressing any fret.
Playing the EZ-AG Selecting Different Sounds The EZ-AG includes 20 different guitar, bass, and other instrument sounds. Choose the sound that best suits the song you’re playing and your playing style. 1 Press the [SOUND] button. PLAY MODE 3 VALUE STRUM CHORD BOTH RESET START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP 1 2 The number of the currently selected sound will appear on the display. 1 2 DEMO SOUND SONG START/STOP SELECT SELECT TEMPO VOLUME CAPO TUNING Select a sound number.
Playing the EZ-AG Using the CAPO Function The EZ-AG’s virtual capo functions in the same way as a normal guitar capo, “stopping” the strings at the specified fret. The EZ-AG CAPO function can be applied up to the sixth fret. Some guitar books include capo indications that can make setting this function easy. 1 Press the [CAPO] button.
Playing the Songs The EZ-AG features a range of internal songs that you can play along with. Song numbers 1 through 25 are pre-programmed into the EZ-AG. Additional songs can be downloaded from the internet using a computer and loaded into the EZ-AG for playback. Refer to the “Connecting to MIDI Devices” section for details. Song List No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Title No.
Playing the Songs Listen To a Specified Song and Play Along 1 Press [SONG] and select a song. After pressing the [SONG] button, use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the number of the song you want to play. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 VALUE RESET STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP 7 2 DEMO SOUND SONG START/STOP SELECT SELECT TEMPO VOLUME CAPO TUNING The number of the currently selected song will appear on the display. Press the [DEMO] button to start and stop playback.
Playing the Songs Adjust the Balance This function adjusts the volume of the accompaniment playback, thus allowing you to set the ideal balance between the accompaniment and what you play on the EZ-AG strings. 1 bAL” Press the [VOLUME] button once or twice so that “b appears on the display. “bAL” will show on the display while the [VOLUME] button is held, then the current balance setting will appear when the button is released.
Play Along With the Songs Try playing along with the songs using the EZ-AG’s three play modes: STRUM (right hand), CHORD (left hand), and BOTH (both hands). PLAY 1: STRUM Play using only your right hand. Great for rhythm practice. 1 Press the [SONG] button and use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the song you want to play. PLAY MODE 1 2 3 VALUE RESET STRUM CHORD BOTH START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP The song number will appear on the display.
