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Yamaha PortaTone EZ-20 User Manual

Yamaha PortaTone EZ-20
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Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

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Yamaha PortaTone EZ-20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelPortaTone EZ-20
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

Specifications Subject to Change

Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Important Notices and Disclaimers

Covers user responsibility, battery, disposal, and FCC information.

Name Plate Location

Location of model, serial, and power requirement information.

PRECAUTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Essential safety guidelines to prevent injury, damage, fire, and hazards.

Main Features Overview

Yamaha Education Suite

Learning tools including Lesson, Grade, Talking, Dictionary, Lighting, ABC/DoReMi.

Portable Grand Function

Enables realistic piano performance by instantly selecting a dedicated voice.

Key Instrument Features

Lists 100 voices, 100 styles, LCD, songs, OTS, MIDI, and audio system.

Setting Up the EZ-20

Power Requirements

Information on powering the EZ-20 via AC adapter or batteries.

Connections and Peripherals

Guides on using headphones, external audio, footswitch, and MIDI terminals.

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel Controls

Identification and function of buttons and dials on the front panel.

Rear Panel Terminals

Identification and function of rear panel jacks and terminals.

Songs: Playing and Management

Playing Demo Songs

Play pre-loaded songs to showcase keyboard features and sound.

Playing Individual Songs

How to select and play specific songs from the provided list.

Song Playback Controls

Using FF, REW, PAUSE, and A-B REPEAT for song playback management.

Tempo and Volume Adjustments

Changing song tempo and adjusting song volume levels.

Light Guide and Multi Pads

Controlling the keyboard light guide and using Multi Pads during playback.

A-B Repeat Function

Repeating specific song sections for focused practice.

Lesson Features

Using the Lesson Feature

Practice songs with timing, waiting, and minus-one modes.

Lesson Grade and Talking

Performance evaluation and voice feedback during lessons.

ABC/DoReMi Vocal Guide

Enables vocal prompts (ABC or DoReMi) during lessons.

Voices: Selection and Settings

Selecting and Playing Voices

Choosing and playing from 100 instrument voices.

Portable Grand and Metronome

Using the piano mode and the built-in metronome for practice.

Transpose and Tuning Adjustments

Modifying pitch and fine-tuning settings for voices.

Auto Accompaniment

Selecting and Starting Styles

Choose and initiate accompaniment styles.

Accompaniment Control Methods

Methods to start, stop, and control accompaniment playback.

Fingering and Chord Input

Using Single Finger and Fingered methods for playing chords.

Using the Chord Dictionary

Learn chord structures via the built-in dictionary.

Melody Playback and Volume

Combining melody play with accompaniment and adjusting its volume.

Accompaniment Section Management

Controlling Intro, Main, and Ending sections.

MIDI Functions and Connectivity

MIDI Basics and Terminals

Understanding MIDI standards and the EZ-20's MIDI ports.

MIDI Application Examples

Demonstrates using MIDI with other devices for recording/playback.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem Resolution Guide

Solutions for common problems like popping sounds, noise, no sound, or accompaniment issues.

Voice and Style Lists

Voice List Details

Comprehensive list of all available instrument voices and polyphony limits.

Sound Effects and Drum Kits

Lists available sound effects and drum kit sounds.

Style List and Multi Pads

Lists accompaniment styles and multi pad assignments.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Message Chart

Technical chart detailing MIDI message transmission and recognition.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications Summary

Details of keyboards, display, controls, power, dimensions, and accessories.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage Details

Details on warranty coverage, consumer responsibilities, and exclusions.

Worldwide Yamaha Contact Information

Distributor and Service Contacts

Lists Yamaha distributors and contact details worldwide.

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