Yamaha Yamaha PortaTone, EZ-20 owner manual Special Message Section

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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:

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.

Battery Notice:

 

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if

Purchase Date

applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of

 

 

battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes

 

92-BP(bottom)

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained

product is found to be the source of interference, which can be

 

in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly

determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate

approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to

the problem by using one of the following measures:

 

use the product.

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or

interference.

 

another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or

supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation

fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

 

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If

authorization to use this product in the USA.

the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the

axial type cable.

 

requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,

 

devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable

please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of

level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential

product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact

environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic

Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600

devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not

Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

 

installed and used according to the instructions found in the users

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by

manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other

Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

 

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not

 

 

 

 

 

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) sá länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sálæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — ogsá selvom der or slukket pá apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

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Contents Page Special Message Section Precautions Main Features Other powerful features include Portable GrandContents Midi Functions About Midi Midi TerminalsUsing an AC Power Adaptor Setting UpPower Requirements Using BatteriesUsing a Footswitch Using HeadphonesConnecting a Keyboard Ampli fier or Stereo System Using the Midi TerminalsRear Panel Panel Controls and TerminalsFront Panel MN O Stop the Demo song Playing the Demo SongsPress the Demo button Stop the song Playing a Single SongStart the Song Song ListLesson 1 Timing Using the Lesson FeatureSelect Timing, Waiting, or Minus One, and start the lesson Lesson 3 Minus One When you’re finished, stop the LessonLesson 2 Waiting GradePress the Portable Grand button Playing the PianoPlaying along with the Metronome Play the keyboardPress the ABC/DoReMi button Playing the ABC/DoReMi VoicesSelecting and Playing Other Voices Press the Voice button Select a voice Play the keyboardUsing the Auto Accompaniment Press the Style buttonSelect a section Stop the auto accompanimentLooking up Chords in the Dictionary Press the Dict. buttonWant to find out more? See Panel Display Indications Adjusting the volume levelPower on Changing the tempoPressing and holding down Overall settingsSymbol for pressing and holding down the button Changing the valuePanel Display Indications Selecting a functionName & number indication Song/Style/Voice Selecting a numberAccompaniment On indicator ABC/DoReMi indicatorsNotation display Measure indicatorChord indicator Fingering guideSelecting and Playing a Song Selecting and Playing SongsListening To a Demo Song Press the Song buttonSelect the desired song number Start and stop the song playbackAdjusting the Tempo Tap FunctionSong Volume Level Switching the Light Guide On and Off Start the song Play the Multi Pads Multi PadsSelect a song that supports the Multi Pads function Set point B the end point RepeatWhile playing a song, set point a the start point Select the part you wish to work on left, right or both Song LessonSelect one of the Lesson songs Start the LessonPress the START/STOP button to stop the Lesson Types of LessonABC/DoReMi Guide Grade Talking Talking function includes the following announcementsPortable Grand Using the MetronomeSetting a Tempo Setting the Time Signature of the Metronome Adjusting the Metronome VolumePlaying a Voice Playing VoicesSelecting a Voice Press the Voice buttonPlay the selected voice Selecting the ABC or DoReMi voiceTranspose Press the Overall button repeatedly to select TransposeTuning Press the Overall button repeatedly to select TuningSelect the desired style number Auto AccompanimentSelecting a Style Start Starting AccompanimentSync start Intro Sync start Stopping the AccompanimentTap start Changing the Tempo Press the TEMPO/TAP buttonCm7 Using Auto Accompaniment-Multi FingeringSingle Finger Chords Fingered Chords Fingered Chords in the Key of CPress the Dict. button Specify the root of the chord Specify the type of the chord major, minor, seventh, etcWhat is a Chord? Play a chord, following the Light GuideCaug Cdim Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume Playing a Melody along with the AccompanimentChanging the Accompaniment Section IntroAbout the Fill-in Patterns MainEnding Ritardando ritMidi Terminals Midi FunctionsAbout Midi How Can Midi be Used? Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and SolutionVoice List Maximum PolyphonySitar Sound Effects&Drum Kit List Bank MSB# 127 Bank LSB# 112 ProgramStyle List & Multipads Style ListMulti pads Midi Implementation Chart YamahaReset All Cntrls Page Specifications Panel ControlsIndex MiscLimited Warranty North America
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