Setting Up; Power Requirements; Turning On The Power - Yamaha Portatone EZ-150 Owner's Manual

Setting Up

This section contains information about setting up your EZ-150 for playing. Make sure to read
this section carefully before using the instrument.

Power Requirements

Although the EZ-150 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.
I Using an AC Power Adaptor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
q Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the EZ-150 is set to STANDBY.
w Connect the AC adaptor (PA-3C, PA-3B, or other adaptor specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha) to the DC IN 12V jack.
e Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
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I Using Batteries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
G Inserting Batteries
For battery operation the EZ-150 requires six 1.5V "D" size, R20P (LR20) or
equivalent batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, the volume may be
reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this
happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries, as described below
q Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel.
w Insert the six new batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings in
the compartment cover.
e Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

Turning On the Power

With the AC power adaptor connected or with batteries installed, simply move the
STANDBY switch until it is set to the ON position. When the instrument is not in
use, be sure to turn the power off.
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• Use ONLY a Yamaha PA-3C or
PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (or
other adaptor specifically rec-
ommended by Yamaha) to
power your instrument from
the AC mains. The use of other
adaptors may result in irrepa-
rable damage to both the adap-
tor and the EZ-150.
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor
when not using the EZ-150, or
during electrical storms.
• When the batteries run down,
replace them with a complete
set of six new batteries.
NEVER mix old and new bat-
teries.
• Do not use different kinds of
batteries (e.g. alkaline and
manganese) at the same time.
• If the instrument is not to be in
use for a long time, remove the
batteries from it, in order to
prevent possible fluid leakage
from the battery.
• The effective life of recharge-
able batteries may shorter than
that of conventional batteries.
• Even when the switch is in the
"STANDBY" position, electric-
ity is still flowing to the instru-
ment at the minimum level.
When you are not using the
EZ-150 for a long time, make
sure you unplug the AC power
adaptor from the wall AC out-
let, and/or remove the batter-
ies from the instrument.