concert mate

Cat. No. 42-4038

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Concertmate ® 980

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FEATURES

© 1998 Tandy Corporation.All Rights Reserved.

Concertmate, Optimus, and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

Your Optimus Concertmate 980 is astate-of-the-art keyboard with manyexciting features. You can set the key-board to sound like 100 different musicalinstruments or sound effects. To accom-pany your music, the keyboard has 100rhythms, as well as auto accompani-ments and percussion sounds.

Your keyboard also includes a MIDI(Musical Instrument Digital Interface)feature, which lets you connect it to otherMIDI-equipped musical instruments ordevices, even your personal computer.

This versatile keyboard can providehours of fun and is ideal for anyone whowants to make music, from the beginnerto the experienced musician.

Note: The Concertmate 980 conformsto most, but not all, General MIDI speci-fications. Because of this, you might ex-perience some incompatibility whenusing the Concertmate 980 with anotherGeneral MIDI device. For more informa-tion, see “Using MIDI” on 5.

Your keyboard’s features include:

100 Prerecorded Tunes — let you heara sample of what you and the keyboardcan do. You can play the tunes eitherone at a time or consecutively, and youcan turn off the melody or accompani-ment portion so you can play along withthe tunes.

100 Tones — you can set your key-board to sound like anything from aharpsichord to a honky-tonk piano.

12-Note Pol yphonic Sound — lets youplay and hear up to 12 notes at thesame time so you can play or create al-most any type of music.

Tempo Control — lets you speed up orslow down the tempo of any selectedmusic pattern.

100 Auto-Rh ythms — give you asteady beat for many styles of music,from rhumba to slow rock.

Fill-In Rh ythm — lets you insert a shortvariation into any auto-rhythm.

Auto Accompaniment — lets you au-tomatically play a preset harmonic pat-tern to match the selected auto-rhythm.

Tune Control — lets you adjust thepitch of your keyboard so you can playin tune with other instruments.

Transpose Function — lets you in-stantly change the key of the music,even while you are playing.

Chord Book — lets you easily seewhich keys to press and which fingers touse to form a chord, as well as a chord’sname.

Two Built-In Speakers — provide ex-cellent sound to help make your musiccome alive.

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Headphones/Output Jack — lets youconnect headphones so you can playwithout disturbing others, or an externalamplifier so you can play for a crowd.

Sustain Jack — lets you connect a sus-tain pedal (not supplied) to the Concert-mate 980 so you can sustain yourkeyboard’s sound.

Three Power Options — let you powerthe keyboard from internal batteries (notsupplied), standard AC power (with anoptional adapter), or your vehicle’s ciga-rette-lighter socket (with an optionaladapter) so you can make music almostanywhere.

To fully enjoy the features and functionsof this electronic keyboard, please readthis manual carefully and completely.

Notes:

• If the keyboard is left in one placefor a very long time, its feet couldmar your furniture’s finish. We rec-ommend you place the feet on feltcloth pads to protect your furnitureor use an optional keyboard standsuch as RadioShack Cat. No. 42-4050.

• This owner’s manual explains howto use this electronic keyboard. Itdoes not teach music.

We recommend you record your key-board’s serial number here. The numberis in the battery compartment of the key-board.

Serial Number _________________

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This keyboard complies with the limitsfor a Class B digital device as specifiedin Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limitsprovide reasonable protection againstradio and TV interference in a residentialarea. However, your keyboard mightcause TV or radio interference evenwhen it is operating properly. To elimi-nate interference, you can try one ormore of the following corrective mea-sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

• Increase the distance between thekeyboard and the radio or TV.

• Use outlets on different electrical cir-cuits for the keyboard and the radioor TV.

Consult your local RadioShack store ifthe problem still exists.

You must use shielded interface cableswith this equipment.


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CONTENTS

Preparation .............................................................................................................. 6Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 6

Using Batteries ............................................................................................. 6Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 7Using Vehicle Battery Power ........................................................................ 7

Connecting Headphones .................................................................................... 8Listening Safely ............................................................................................ 8

Connecting an External Amplifier ....................................................................... 8Using the Sheet Music Stand ............................................................................. 9

Control Locations ................................................................................................. 10

Operation ............................................................................................................... 11Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 11

Cancelling Auto Power Off ......................................................................... 11Playing the Prerecorded Tunes ........................................................................ 12

Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune ............................................................. 12Playing Along with a Prerecorded Tune ..................................................... 14Turning Applause Off/On ........................................................................... 14Consecutively Playing Back the Tunes ...................................................... 14

Using the Preset Tones .................................................................................... 15Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone ................................................................ 15Keyboard Split Tones ................................................................................. 16Layered Tones ........................................................................................... 16Percussion Sounds .................................................................................... 16

Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................... 17Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ............................................................ 17Using SYNCHRO ....................................................................................... 18Using FILL-IN ............................................................................................. 18

Using Auto Accompaniment ............................................................................. 18Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ...................................................... 19Concert Chord ............................................................................................ 19Standard Fingering .................................................................................... 20

Using the Chord Book ...................................................................................... 21

Special Features ................................................................................................... 23Changing Keys ................................................................................................. 23Tuning the Keyboard ........................................................................................ 24Using a Sustain Pedal ...................................................................................... 24


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Using MIDI ............................................................................................................. 25About MIDI ....................................................................................................... 25Making the MIDI Connections .......................................................................... 25MIDI Data ......................................................................................................... 26Changing MIDI Settings ................................................................................... 27Notes About the MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................... 27

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 29

Standard Fingering Chord Charts ....................................................................... 31

Note Table .............................................................................................................. 34

MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................................................. 36

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 38

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 39


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PREPARATION

Note: To connect a MIDI device to yourkeyboard, see “Making the MIDI Connec-tions” on Page 25.

CONNECTING POWER

You can power your keyboard in any ofthese ways:

• internal batteries

• standard AC power using anoptional AC adapter

• a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socketusing an optional DC adapter

Notes :

• Connecting an AC or DC adapterautomatically disconnects any inter-nal batteries.

• Always disconnect the AC or DCadapter when you finish using thekeyboard.

Using Batteries

Your keyboard can use six D batteries(not supplied) for power. For the bestperformance, we recommend alkalinebatteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No.23-550.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of therequired size and recommendedtype.

• Do not mix old and new batteries,different types of batteries (stan-dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or

rechargeable batteries of differentcapacities.

1. Set POWER/MODE to OFF.

2. While pressing both tabs on the bat-tery compartment cover on the bot-tom of the keyboard, pull the coverup to remove it.

3. Put six D batteries into the compart-ment as indicated by the polaritysymbols (+ and –) marked below thecompartment.

4. Replace the cover.

When the keyboard stops operatingproperly, replace all six batteries.

Cautions :

• If you do not plan to use the key-board for a week or more, or if youplan to use only an AC or DCadapter, remove the batteries. Bat-teries can leak chemicals that candestroy electronic parts.

• Dispose of old batteries promptlyand properly. Do not burn or burythem.


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Using AC Power

You can power your keyboard fromstandard AC power using an optional 9-volt AC adapter (such as RadioShackCat. No. 273-1656).

Cautions :

• You must use an AC adapter thatsupplies 9 volts and delivers at least800 mA. Its center tip must be set tonegative and its plug must fit thekeyboard’s DC 9V jack. The recom-mended adapter meets these speci-fications. Using an adapter thatdoes not meet these specificationscould damage the keyboard or theadapter.

• Always plug the AC adapter into thekeyboard before you plug it into theAC outlet. Always unplug the ACadapter from the AC outlet beforeyou unplug it from the keyboard.

• Be sure POWER/MODE is set to OFFbefore you connect or disconnectthe adapter.

Follow these steps to connect an ACadapter to the keyboard.

1. Connect the AC adapter’s 5.5 mmouter diameter/2.1 mm inner diame-ter barrel plug to the DC 9V jack onthe back of the keyboard.

2. Plug the AC adapter’s other end intoa standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power your keyboard from yourvehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket usingan optional 9-volt DC adapter (such asRadioShack Cat. No. 273-1815).

Cautions:

• You must use a DC adapter thatsupplies 9 volts and delivers at least800 mA. Its center tip must be set tonegative and its plug must fit thekeyboard’s DC 9V jack. Using anadapter that does not meet thesespecifications could damage thekeyboard or the adapter.

• Always plug the DC adapter intothe keyboard before you plug it intothe cigarette-lighter socket. Alwaysunplug the DC adapter from thecigarette-lighter socket before youunplug it from the keyboard.

• Be sure POWER/MODE is set to OFFbefore you connect or disconnectthe adapter.

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1. Plug the DC adapter’s 5.5 mm outerdiameter/2.1 mm inner diameterbarrel plug into the cable so it reads– TIP.

2. Set the DC adapter’s voltage switchto 9 volts.

3. Connect the DC adapter’s barrelplug to the DC 9V jack on the back ofthe keyboard.

4. Plug the DC adapter’s other end intoyour vehicle’s cigarette-lightersocket.

Note: If the keyboard does not operatewhen you use the DC adapter, unplugthe cord from the cigarette-lighter socketand clean any ashes or debris from thesocket. If your keyboard still does notwork, check the fuse in the DC adapterand replace it if necessary.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

To listen to your keyboard without dis-turbing others, you can connect an op-tional pair of stereo headphones with a1/4-inch (6.4-mm) plug. Your local Ra-dioShack store sells a wide selection ofheadphones.

Insert the headphones’ plug into thePHONES/OUTPUT jack on the back ofthe keyboard.

Note : Connecting headphones discon-nects the keyboard’s built-in speakers.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow theseguidelines when you use headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest settingbefore you begin listening. After youbegin listening, adjust the volume toa comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high vol-ume levels. Extended high-volumelistening can lead to permanenthearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do notincrease it. Over time, your earsadapt to the volume level, so a vol-ume level that does not cause dis-comfort might still damage yourhearing.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

To amplify your keyboard’s sound, youcan connect it to an optional externalamplifier using an audio cable with a 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) plug (not supplied).

To connect an external amplifier to yourkeyboard, insert the cable’s plug into thePHONES/OUTPUT jack on the back ofthe keyboard, and connect the cable’sother end to the amplifier’s input jack(s)(such as AUX IN or TAPE IN).


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Your local RadioShack store sells a fullline of amplifiers, speakers, and connec-tion cables.

USING THE SHEET MUSIC STAND

To easily view sheet music while playingyour keyboard, insert the supplied sheetmusic stand into the slot on the top backpanel.


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CONTROL LOCATIONS

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SpeakerSpeaker

PLAY/

STOP

TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI

RHYTHM

TEMPO

START/

SYNCHRO/

MAIN VOLUME

POWER/MODE

Number

_/+

TONE

SONG

100 TONES List

Keys

PAUSE

100 SONGS List100 RHYTHMS List

LEFT

ON/OFFON/OFF RIGHT

CHORD BOOK

ACCOMP VOLUME

REWFF

STOP

FILL-IN


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OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

1. To turn on the keyboard, setPOWER/MODE to NORMAL. ThePOWER/MODE indicator lights.

Note: To save power when operat-ing on batteries, the keyboard auto-matically turns off after about 6minutes if you do not press a key. Toturn on the keyboard again, setPOWER/MODE to OFF then back toNORMAL.

2. To hear a sample of the Concert-mate 980’s many sounds, play aprerecorded tune (see “Playing thePrerecorded Tunes” on Page 12).To make your own music, simplybegin playing the keyboard.

Notes:

• The keyboard automaticallyselects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00)when you turn the power on. Toselect a different tone, see“Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone”on Page 15.

• To select an auto-rhythm, see“Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms”on Page 17.

• To play auto accompaniment, see“Using Auto Accompaniment” onPage 18.

3. Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME sor t to increase or decrease the vol-ume. The current setting ap-pears.

Notes:

• The keyboard’s volume rangesfrom 0 (no sound) to 9 (maxi-mum). Each time you turn on thekeyboard, the volume is set to 7.

• To quickly change the volume set-ting, hold down MAIN VOLUME sor t.

• To quickly return to the defaultvolume setting of 7, press bothMAIN VOLUME buttons at thesame time.

• The volume level differs depend-ing on the tone, accompaniment,or song you selected.

4. To turn off the keyboard, setPOWER/MODE to OFF. The POWER/MODE indicator turns off.

Cancelling Auto Power Off

To have the keyboard not automaticallyturn off during a session, turn on thekeyboard while holding down TONE.


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The next time you turn the keyboard offthen back on again, it will automaticallyturn off after about 6 minutes.

PLAYING THE PRERECORDED TUNES

You can sit back and listen to the 100tunes that come prerecorded in the key-board, or you can turn off a tune’s melo-dy or accompaniment and play along onthe keyboard.

Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune

1. Press SONG. An indicator appearsnext to SONG on the display andthe number of the current tuneappears.

Note: The keyboard always selectsthe tune “How Deep is Your Love”(No. 00) the first time you pressSONG after turning the power on.

2. Choose a tune from the 100SONGS list and enter its two-digitnumber on the keypad.

Or, you can press – or + to move tothe next higher or lower numberedtune.

Notes:

• Precede a single-digit numberwith a 0. For example, to select07 (“Killing Me Softly with HisSong”) press 0 7.

• If you enter an incorrect first digit,press SONG to clear your entry,then enter the correct digit.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playingthe tune.

You can change the tune by repeat-ing Step 2 even while a tune is play-ing. The new tune immediatelybegins to play.

As a tune plays, the display shows:

• a “score” to show you the notesthat are playing (right side of thedisplay)

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• a “keyboard” to show you the fin-gering and which keys arepressed (bottom of the display)

• a “metronome” to show you theselected tempo — the metro-nome’s bar swings along with thetempo you selected, and theblack dots above the metronomeshow the beat count in the mea-sure

• the chord name (except for tunes85 to 99, center right of the dis-play)

Note: Each tune plays a differentpreset tone for the melody, but youcan change to another tone evenwhile the tune is playing. Follow thesteps under “Selecting/Playing aPreset Tone” on Page 15 to select adifferent tone.

4. Use MAIN VOLUME to adjust theoverall volume as desired.

To adjust only the accompanimentvolume (except tunes 85 to 99),press ACCOMP VOLUME then enterthe desired volume level using thenumber keys (between 0 and 9) orpress + or – within 5 seconds.

5. To move to a particular section of atune, hold down REW or FF duringplay. The keyboard rapidly plays the

tune either backward or forward (likea cassette player does when youreview or cue a cassette tape).When you hear the section youwant, release REW or FF to resumenormal play.

6. To change the tempo, press TEMPOt or s. The current tempo settingappears.

Notes :

• To quickly slow down or speed upthe tempo, hold down TEMPO t ors.

• To reset the tempo to its default(original) speed, press TEMPO sand t at the same time.

• Tunes 85 to 99 are arranged sothe tempo changes during play.However, if you select a tempoother than the one you previouslyselected, those tunes play in thenewest tempo.

7. To temporarily stop playing the tune,press PLAY/PAUSE again. To stopthe tune completely, press STOP.

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Playing Along with a Prerecorded Tune

Follow these steps to have the keyboardnot play the melody of a prerecordedtune, so you can!

Note: You can find the scores for mostof the prerecorded tunes in the SheetMusic and Play Guide for the Prerecord-ed Tunes, supplied with your Concert-mate 980.

1. Select and enter the tune you wantto play.

2. Press ON/OFF RIGHT to turn off themelody. Press ON/OFF LEFT to turnoff the accompaniment.

Notes:

• Tunes 85 to 99 are piano solotunes. You can turn off either theright-hand or left-hand portion,but not both.

• If you select tunes 00 through 84and turn off both the melody andaccompaniment, the keyboardplays an obliggato accompani-ment (a simple backgroundaccompaniment).

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start play.

4. Adjust the tempo and volume asdesired.

5. Play along with the tune on the key-board.

Note: You can turn the melody on oroff by repeating Step 2 even whilethe current tune is playing.

6. To temporarily stop playing the tune,press PLAY/PAUSE again. To stopthe tune completely, press STOP.

Turning Applause Off/On

When you turn off either the melody oraccompaniment and then play a tune,applause automatically sounds at theend of the tune. To turn off the applause,hold down STOP and press either ON/OFF LEFT or ON/OFF RIGHT. Apls=Offappears. To turn the applause on again,press the same buttons. Apls=On ap-pears.

Consecutively Playing Back the Tunes

Normally, the tune you selected playscontinuously until you press STOP. Toplay all 100 prerecorded tunes consecu-tively, press either TONE or RHYTHM,then press PLAY/PAUSE . The keyboardplays the tunes in sequence starting withTune 00.

To stop consecutive playback, pressSTOP or START/STOP.

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USING THE PRESET TONES

Your keyboard can sound like 100 differ-ent musical instruments or sound ef-fects. The name and two-digit numberfor each preset tone is listed on the 100TONES list on the keyboard’s top panel.

Notes:

• The keyboard has 12-note (maxi-mum) polyphonic sound. Thismeans that you can play up to 12different notes at the same time withmost of the keyboard’s preset tones.Some of the keyboard’s presettones, however, are capable of only6-note polyphony.

• Most tones on this keyboard havebeen recorded and processed usinga technique called digital sampling.To ensure a high level of tonal qual-ity, samples are taken in the low,mid, and high ranges and are thencombined to sound amazingly closeto the originals. You might noticevery slight differences in volume orsound quality for some tones whenyou play them at different positionson the keyboard. This is an unavoid-able result of multiple sampling andis not a malfunction.

• Some sound effect tones, such asPERCUSSION (No. 99), do not fol-

low the musical scale when played,but change effect as you play themin different octaves on the keyboard.

Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone

1. Press TONE. TONE and the currenttone’s number appears.

Note: Each time you turn the key-board on, it automatically selects thetone PIANO 1 (No. 00).

2. To play a different tone, choose apreset tone from the 100 TONES listand enter its two-digit number onthe keypad. As you press the keys,the selected digits appear.

Or, you can use + or – to move tothe next higher or lower numberedtone.

Notes:

• Precede a single-digit numberwith a 0. For example, to selectELEC PIANO 1 (No. 04), press 04.

• If you enter an incorrect first digit,press TONE to clear your entry,then enter the correct digit.

3. Play the keyboard to hear theselected tone and adjust MAIN VOL-UME to the desired level.

4. To select a different tone, repeatSteps 1 and 2.


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Keyboard Split Tones

The preset tones numbered 90 through96 on your keyboard let you automati-cally play two different musical instru-ments or sound effects independentlyon opposite sides of the keyboard.

The instrument listed first in the tone’sname plays on the left half of the key-board (below middle C). The instrumentlisted next plays on the right half of thekeyboard (above middle C). For exam-ple, BS/PNO (No. 90) plays a bass toneon the left half of the keyboard and a pi-ano tone on the right.

Layered Tones

The preset tones numbered 80 through89 on your keyboard let you automati-cally play two different layered tones atthe same time when you press one key.For example, STR PNO (No. 80) playsstring and piano tones when you press akey.

Percussion Sounds

PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you play the35 different percussion sounds shownhere. The symbol for each sound ap-pears above the corresponding key onthe keyboard.

Bass Drum Cowbell

Side Stick Crash Cymbal 2

Acoustic Snare Claves

Hand Clap Ride Cymbal 2

Note: When you select the Fingered orConcert Chord mode, the keys in thelower 11/2 octaves become the accompa-niment keys and do not produce percus-sion sounds. See “Using AutoAccompaniment” on Page 18.

Electric Snare High Bongo

Low Floor Tom Low Bongo

Closed Hi-Hat Mute High Conga

High Floor Tom Open High Conga

Pedal Hi-Hat Low Conga

Low Tom High Timbale

Open Hi-Hat Low Timbale

Low-Mid Tom High Agogo

High-Mid Tom Low Agogo

Crash Cymbal 1 Cabasa

High Tom Maracas

Ride Cymbal 1 Voice BassDrum

Chinese Cymbal Voice Snare

Ride Bell Voice ClosedHi-Hat

Tambourine Voice OpenHi-Hat

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USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS

Your keyboard has 100 preset auto-rhythms that provide a steady beat foryour music. The name and two-digitnumber of each preset auto-rhythm islisted on the keyboard’s top panel.

You can play a preset auto-rhythm onthe keyboard in any of the followingways:

• select and play a rhythm (see“Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm”)

• synchronize the start of a rhythmwith your music (see “Using SYN-CHRO” on Page 18)

• briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm(see “Using FILL-IN” on Page 18)

Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm

1. Press RHYTHM. An indicatorappears to the right of RHYTHMand the number of the currentauto-rhythm appears.

Note: Each time you turn on thekeyboard, it automatically selectsthe rhythm Club Pop (No. 00).

2. To select a different rhythm,choose an auto-rhythm from the100 RHYTHMS list and enter itstwo-digit number on the keypad.Or, repeatedly press + or – tomove to the next higher or lowernumbered rhythm.

Notes :

• Precede a single-digit numberwith a 0. For example, press 0 5to select POP BALLAD (No. 05).

• If you incorrectly enter the firstdigit of the rhythm, pressRHYTHM to clear the entry andreturn to the last selected auto-rhythm.

3. Press START/STOP to start theselected auto-rhythm.

4. Adjust MAIN VOLUME andACCOMP VOLUME to the desiredlevel (see “Adjusting the Accom-paniment Volume” on Page 19).

5. To change the auto-rhythm speed,press TEMPO t or s. The currenttempo setting appears.

Notes :

• You can adjust the tempo toplay an auto-rhythm from 20 to255 beats per minute.


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• To quickly slow down or speed upthe tempo, hold down TEMPO t ors.

• To reset the tempo to its default(original) speed, press TEMPO sand t at the same time.

6. Play the keyboard along with theauto-rhythm.

7. To select a different rhythm, repeatSteps 1 and 2.

8. To stop the auto-rhythm, pressSTART/STOP again.

Using SYNCHRO

This feature lets you synchronize thestart of an auto-rhythm with the begin-ning of your music.

After you select and enter an auto-rhythm, press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN . Thebars of the metronome flash on the dis-play to show the keyboard is in a stand-by mode.

Begin playing the keyboard. The key-board automatically begins to play therhythm when you press any key withinthe first 11/2 octaves of the lower end ofthe keyboard (the first 18 keys from theleft side of the keyboard).

Using FILL-IN

This feature lets you insert a short (1- to2-measure) variation in the beat patternof a selected auto-rhythm.

Simply press and release SYNCHRO/FILL-IN while the auto-rhythm is playing.The keyboard inserts a 1- to 2-measurevariation, then the original rhythm auto-matically resumes at the end of the cur-rent measure.

USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

The 18 keys on the left side of the key-board with note labels above them arecalled accompaniment keys.

You can set the keyboard to play two dif-ferent types of auto accompaniment us-ing the accompaniment keys.

• Concert Chord — lets you playchords on the accompaniment keysusing chord formations of from oneto four notes. The number of keysyou press determines the type ofchord that plays (see “ConcertChord” on Page 19).

• Standard Fingering — lets you playchords on the accompaniment keysusing standard chord formations ofthree or four notes (see “StandardFingering” on Page 20).

AccompanimentKeyboard

Melod yKeyboard


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Notes :

• You can use the keyboard’s rhythmcontrols (FILL-IN and SYNCHRO)with both types of auto accompani-ment.

• After you press the auto accompani-ment keys, the keyboard plays thesame chord until you press otherkeys to play a different chord orpress START/STOP.

Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume

The Concertmate 980 lets you adjust thevolume of your accompaniment sepa-rately from the overall volume of the key-board.

1. Press ACCOMP VOLUME . The cur-rent accompaniment volume settingappears on the display next toAcomp Vol .

2. Within 5 seconds, enter a numberfrom 0 (no sound) to 9 (loudest) onthe keypad. The number appears onthe display as you press the key.

Or, press – or + to select the nextlowest or highest accompanimentvolume setting.

To reset the accompaniment volume toits default value of 7, press – and + at thesame time.

Note: You can adjust the accompani-ment volume separately for your key-board play and prerecorded tuneplayback.

Concert Chord

The concert chord method lets begin-ning keyboard players easily select andplay a chord.

The number of accompaniment keysyou press determines the type of chordthat plays. This chart shows the chordtype that plays when you press one,two, three, or four accompaniment keysat the same time.

The lowest note you play determines thekey of the chord. For example, if the low-est note is C, the keyboard plays a Cchord.

Note: You can press any labeled note(s)to the right of the lowest note in thechord to produce a minor, a dominantseventh, or minor seventh chord.

Number of Keys Pressed

Chord Type

Major

Minor (m)

DominantSeventh (7)

MinorSeventh

(m7)

C D E F G A B C D E F





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Follow these steps to start concert chordauto accompaniment.

1. Set POWER/MODE to CONCERTCHORD.

2. Enter a two-digit auto-rhythm num-ber.

3. To start the auto-rhythm before theauto accompaniment, press START/STOP.

Or, to synchronize the start of theselected auto-rhythm with youraccompaniment, press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN .

4. Begin the accompaniment at thedesired interval by pressing thedesired accompaniment key(s).

To play a melody along with theaccompaniment, press any key(s) tothe right of the accompanimentkeys.

5. Adjust the tempo, MAIN VOLUME ,and ACCOMP VOLUME to the de-sired levels.

6. To change chords without interrupt-ing the rhythm, simply press theauto accompaniment key(s) re-quired to form the new chord.

7. To stop auto accompaniment andthe auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.

Standard Fingering

The standard fingering method usesstandard formations of three or fournotes, and lets the experienced musi-cian play a wider variety of accompani-ment chords.

This chart shows the 15 chord types youcan play on your keyboard by usingstandard fingering.

Notes:

• You do not have to press the keymarked with parentheses on thekeyboard in the preceding chart toproduce a 7, m7, M7, mM7, 9, or m9chord.

• This chart shows only one possiblefingering position for each chord. Itis possible to play a chord usingseveral different positions. For ex-ample, the following three fingeringpositions produce the same Cchord.

( ) ( )

Major (M) Minor (m) Augmented(aug)

Suspended4th (SUS4)

Dominant7th (7)

Minor 7th(m7)

Major 7th(M7)

Minor Half-Diminished

(m7-5)

( )Major Half-Diminished

(7-5)

DominantSuspended 4th (7sus4)

Major 9th(add9)

( ) ( )Minor 9th(madd9)

( )Minor/Major7th (mM7)

Diminished Diminished7th (dim7)


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• When you play an aug, 7–5, or dim7chord, the lowest note you playdetermines the root of the chord. Besure that your fingering correctlydefines the root you want.

Note : See “Standard Fingering ChordCharts” on Page 31 for a list of all thechords you can play on your keyboardusing standard fingering accompani-ment.

Follow these steps to start standard fin-gering auto accompaniment.

1. Set POWER/MODE to FINGERED.

2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.

3. To start the auto-rhythm before yourauto accompaniment, press START/STOP.

Or, to synchronize the start of theselected auto-rhythm with youraccompaniment, press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN .

4. Begin the accompaniment at thedesired interval by pressing at leastthree accompaniment keys to playthe desired chord.

To play a melody along with theaccompaniment, press any key(s) tothe right of the accompanimentkeys.

5. Adjust the tempo, MAIN VOLUME ,and ACCOMP VOLUME to the de-sired levels.

6. To change chords without interrupt-ing the rhythm, simply press theauto accompaniment keys requiredto form the new chord.

7. To stop auto accompaniment andthe auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.

USING THE CHORD BOOK

You can use your keyboard’s chordbook display feature to see which keysto press and which fingers to use to forma chord. You can also display the nameof a chord you play.

Follow these steps to use the chordbook feature.

1. Set POWER/MODE to NORMAL orCONCERT CHORD, then pressCHORD BOOK .

2. Press CLEAR (0) to clear any previ-ous chord entry.

3. If you want to see information abouta major chord while you play it, skipto Step 4. Otherwise (if the desiredchord name is a minor chord), enterthe chord’s name using that chord’skeys on the numeric keypad.


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For example, to enter a minor 7–5

chord, press m (8) 7 (9) –5 (2) asshown below. Or, to enter 7sus4,press 7 (9) and sus4 (1).

4. Press the root key on the accompa-niment keyboard to play the chord.For example, to play an F# chord,press the F# key as shown here.

As the chord plays, the displayshows:

• the chord you entered

• the keys to press to form the chord(on the bottom “keyboard”)

• the fingers you need to use to playthe chord (on the center “hands”)

• the notes that make up the chord(on the staff display)

5. Use – or + to scroll through thechords associated with the rootchord you entered in Step 3. Or,press a different root key to see thechords based on that key.

Notes:

• If the chord is not recognized bythe keyboard, only a dash ap-pears on the display.

• Since the keyboard automaticallychanges some chords so you canplay them on the accompanimentkeyboard, the keyboard might dis-play some chords in invertedform.

6. Using the center “hands” as a guide,play the displayed chord on the key-board.

7. When you have finished, pressCHORD BOOK to turn off chordbook.


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SPECIAL FEATURES

CHANGING KEYS

The keyboard automatically selects thekey of middle C each time you turn it on.

For added flexibility as you play, thekeyboard lets you change (transpose)the musical key in which it plays.

Note: You cannot change the key whilea prerecorded tune is selected or play-ing.

1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI until Trans and the cur-rent key setting appear.

Note: The number on the display isthe number of “semitones” to whichthe keyboard is set, compared to itsdefault key. A semitone is a mea-surement that represents the acous-tical interval between the tones ofany two keys on the keyboard. Forexample, the difference between Cand C or B and B is one semi-tone. You can transpose the keydown 6 semitones (to an F ) and up5 semitones (to an F) — a fulloctave.

2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + tolower or raise the key. Each timeyou press – or +, the number on thedisplay decreases or increases by 1(semitone).

As you raise the key, 1 is C , 2 is D,and so on. As you lower the key, –1is B, –2 is B , –3 is A, and so on.

Notes :

• You can also use the number key-pad to quickly raise the key. Simplypress the semitone change value (1to 5).

• The keyboard automatically resetsthe key to the default value of 0(middle C) each time you play a pre-recorded tune.

• Each preset tone plays within aspecified range. If a key changecauses a note to exceed its range,the same note sounds in the nearestoctave.

• When you select preset tones 90through 96 after changing the key,the keyboard split point changesaccordingly (see “Keyboard SplitTones” on Page 16).

• Changing the key does not affectthe PERCUSSION (No. 99) presettone.


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TUNING THE KEYBOARD

Although your keyboard never goes outof tune, it does let you adjust its pitch tomatch other instruments or musical re-cordings.

Note: You cannot tune the keyboardwhile a prerecorded tune is displayed orplaying.

Follow these steps to tune the keyboard.

1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI until the display showsTune and the current pitch setting.

Note: The number on the display isthe number of “cents” to which thekeyboard is currently tuned, com-pared to its default pitch. A cent isthe measurement that representsthe acoustical interval between twotones. 1200 cents equal 1 octave.You can tune the keyboard to within50 cents (101 levels) of its defaultpitch.

2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press– or + to lower or raise the key-board’s pitch. Each time you pressthe key, the number on the displaydecreases or increases by 1 (cent).

Notes:

• You can use the number keypad toraise the pitch by entering the centchange value.

• The keyboard automatically resetsthe tuning pitch to the default valueof 00 (cents) each time you turn offthe keyboard or play the pre-recorded tunes.

USING A SUSTAIN PEDAL

For added flexibility and control as youmake music, you can connect an option-al sustain pedal (not supplied), such asRSU No. 10288520 (available throughyour local RadioShack store). A sustainpedal lets you sustain the keyboard’ssound.

To connect a sustain pedal to your Con-certmate 980, insert the plug on the ped-al’s cord into SUSTAIN on the back of thekeyboard.


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USING MIDI

Your Concertmate 980 includes a fea-ture called MIDI (Musical InstrumentDigital Interface). MIDI is the universalstandard for sending and receiving per-formance data between all types of elec-tronic musical instruments, regardless ofthe manufacturer.

Using MIDI, you can play music on yourConcertmate 980 and another instru-ment at the same time while pressingthe keys on only one, record your musicto a sequencer, acquire a wider selec-tion of preset tones from a sound mod-ule, and much more.

ABOUT MIDI

Every MIDI-equipped instrument hasMIDI OUT and IN terminals, and somealso have a MIDI THRU terminal. Eachof these terminals serves a different pur-pose.

MIDI OUT sends MIDI data to (“talksto”) the other MIDI instrument(s).

MIDI IN receives (“listens to”) MIDI datasent by the other MIDI instrument(s).

MIDI THRU lets you connect (“network”)additional MIDI instruments, and sendsalong to other MIDI devices a copy of alldata it receives through its MIDI IN ter-minal.

Your Concertmate 980 has MIDI OUTand MIDI IN terminals.

The cable that connects MIDI devicesdoes not actually carry sound betweenthem, like a speaker wire carries soundfrom a receiver to a speaker. Instead,MIDI-equipped devices communicatewith each other using digital codes (in-structions). One MIDI device sends digi-tal instructions representing exactlywhat is being played on it. The otherMIDI device receives and translatesthose instructions, then produces (orrecords) the sound exactly as it wasplayed on the first device.

Note: Connecting your keyboard to an-other MIDI device requires a MIDI cable(not supplied). See “Making the MIDIConnections.”

MAKING THE MIDI CONNECTIONS

To connect your Concertmate 980 to an-other MIDI-equipped device, you mustuse a MIDI cable, such as RSU Cat. No.42-2468 or 26-0379.

Cautions:

• Always turn off power to your Con-certmate 980 and the other MIDI de-vice before you connect or dis-connect MIDI cables.

• As you make the cable connections,be sure to align the MIDI cable pinswith the matching holes on yourkeyboard’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN ter-minals. If you have trouble pluggingin the cable, do not force it! Youmight damage the plug or the instru-ment.


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To send MIDI data from your keyboard,use a MIDI cable to connect the Con-certmate 980’s MIDI OUT terminal to theother device’s MIDI IN terminal.

To receive MIDI data on your keyboard,use a MIDI cable to connect the Con-certmate 980’s MIDI IN terminal to theother device’s MIDI OUT terminal.

Note: You do not need to make bothconnections if you are only either send-ing or receiving.

MIDI DATA

Your Concertmate 980 can send and re-ceive several different types of MIDI da-ta. The Concertmate 980’s tones,rhythms, and other types of MIDI dataare sent automatically as you play.

Notes:

• The Concertmate 980’s prerecordedtunes cannot be sent as MIDI data.

• For detailed specifications of theMIDI function, see the “MIDI Imple-mentation Chart” on Page 36.

Note On/Off — specifies which keys arepressed (Note On) or released (NoteOff). Also includes how loud a note isplayed as a value from 0 to 127.

Notes:

• The pitch of a note depends on thetone that is being used, as shown inthe “Note Table” on Page 34.

• If the keyboard receives a “request”to play notes outside of its range(higher or lower), it automaticallyselects the same note in the nearestoctave.

Program Chan ge — specifies the tone.The keyboard sends program changedata in the range of 0 to 99, correspond-ing to tone numbers. It receives datawithin the same range if GM tone map-ping is set to N, or in the range of 0 to127 if GM tone mapping is set to G. Inthe latter case, tones in the range of 100to 127 are translated to the closest tonethat the keyboard has.

Pitch Bend — supplies pitch bend infor-mation. The keyboard’s pitch changesas it receives a Pitch Bend messagethrough the MIDI IN terminal.

Control Chan ge — adds effects suchas vibrato and volume changes appliedduring keyboard play. The message in-cludes a control number (the effect type)and a control value (the on/off and depthof the effect).

MIDI IN

MIDIDevice

MIDI OUT

MIDIDevice


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Here is the data that can be receivedwith this keyboard and the correspond-ing control number.

The Concertmate 980 can send Hold1Control Change data only when you con-nect a sustain pedal and press it.

CHANGING MIDI SETTINGS

The Concertmate 980 lets you changetwo MIDI parameters, Tone Map andKeyboard Channel.

Keyboard Channel — sets the channelfor sending MIDI data to an external de-vice (Default: 01). The Concertmate 980receives MIDI data on channels 1 through4 and 10 only. The data received on otherchannels are ignored. For transmission ofMIDI data, you can use any of 16 chan-nels.

1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI until Keybd Ch appears.

2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + toselect the channel you want.

EffectControl Number

Modulation 1

Volume 7

Pan 10

Hold1 (Sustain) 64

Tone Map —sets the range of programchange values received/recognized bythis keyboard.

1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI until TonMap=N ap-pears.

2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + to se-lect the setting you want.

N: Normal Tone Map. This settingallows receipt of 0 to 99 programchanges. Each program changecorresponds to one of the key-board’s prerecorded tones.

G: General MIDI Tone Map. Thissetting allows receipt of all 0 to 127program changes. Any data over100 are translated to the closesttone the Concertmate 980 has. See“Note Table” on Page 34 for details.

Select G when you listen to GeneralMIDI data from an external device.

NOTES ABOUT THE MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

The “MIDI Implementation Chart” onPage 36 illustrates the details of the key-board’s MIDI function. An O in the chartmeans that the keyboard has this fea-ture; X means it does not have this fea-ture. The following notes explain whatthe keyboard can do.


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Basic Channel — MIDI uses up to 16channels to exchange data. As in a TVbroadcast, different channels send dif-ferent data. The keyboard can send datain any of 16 channels, but receives dataonly on channels 1 through 4 or 10.

Mode — The chart shows that Mode 3is OMNI OFF, POLY. This means thekeyboard sends and receives polyphon-ic data on only one channel at a time.

Note Number — This number repre-sents each key of the keyboard. Thelowest number (0) is five octaves belowmiddle C. Since the keyboard’s lowestnote is two octaves below middle C andthe highest is three octaves above mid-dle C, your keyboard can send notenumbers between 36 and 96 and re-ceive note numbers from 0 through 127.The keyboard automatically assigns anykey outside its range to a key within itskey range.

Velocity — This number shows howfast the key was pressed, or how loudthe note should sound. Pianissimo (1) isthe lowest velocity, Fortissimo (127) isthe loudest. A zero (0) means the key isreleased. Your keyboard can send vol-ume level 75 or 100, and receive all vol-ume levels from 0 through 127.

9n — This means that the Note Onmessage is 9 hexadecimal, and n is thechannel number.

Pitch Bender — The keyboard receives(but cannot send) pitch bending signals.

Control Change — This feature sendsdata on various controllers, each havingits own number. For the details of eachparameter, see “MIDI Data” on Page 26.

Program Change — This featurechanges the preset sounds. Each soundnumber corresponds to a program num-ber between 0 and 127. For more infor-mation, see “MIDI Data” on Page 26.


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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Concertmate 980 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help.If you still cannot solve the problem, take the keyboard to your local RadioShackstore for assistance.

Trouble Possible Cause Remedy

No sound, even if keys are pressed.

The keyboard has turned off automatically.

Set POWER/MODE to OFF then ON again.

Volume is turned down. Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME s to increase the volume.

Headphones are con-nected.

Disconnect headphones.

Power supply problem. Check the power supply.

• Are battery symbols (+/–) facing correctly?

• Are the batteries fresh?

• Is the AC or DC adapter connected properly?

You are pressing too few accompaniment keys while POWER/MODE is set to FINGERED.

Set POWER/MODE to NOR-MAL or CONCERT CHORD.

Press 3 or 4 keys to form a chord while POWER/MODE is set to FINGERED.

No sound when con-nected to an external amplifier.

Volume is turned down. Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME s to increase the volume.

Defective connection cord.

Replace the connection cord.

The key or tuning does not match when playing along with another MIDI instrument.

The tuning or transpose parameter is set to a val-ue other than 0 or 00 .

Set the tuning or transpose to 0 or 00 .


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No sound when receiv-ing and playing MIDIdata.

MIDI cables are not con-nected properly.

Check the connection.

Bass notes in GeneralMIDI data are sent outone octave lower.

Tone map parameter is set to N.

Set the tone map parameter to G (see “Changing MIDI Settings” on Page 27).

Sounds sent to anotherMIDI device by the key-board do not soundcorrect.

The other device’s MIDI THRU function is turned on.

Turn off the MIDI THRUfunction on the other device.

Trouble Possible Cause Remedy


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STANDARD FINGERING CHORD CHARTS

These tables show the left-hand fingering for the chords you play most often.

This illustration shows which fingers on your left hand match the num-bers on the charts. The illustration also appears on your keyboard’s dis-play.

Note: You cannot play chords marked with an asterisk (*) in the fingered mode onthis keyboard.


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NOTE TABLE

Legend:

(1) Tone number

(2) Maximum polyphony

(3) Range type (see Page 35)

(4) Corresponding general MIDI number (see “MIDI Data” on Page 26)


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Legend:

Range of keyboard play

Playable range (when receiving MIDI data)

Range transposed to nearest octave (when receiving MIDI data or using thekeyboard’s transpose function)

(1) The received MIDI data is played one octave lower

(2) The received MIDI data is played one octave higher


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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS

BasicChannel

DefaultChanged

11–16

1–4, 101–4, 10

Mode DefaultMessagesAltered

Mode 3Xjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

Mode 3Xjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

NoteNumber: True voice

36–96jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

0–12736–96 *1

*1 Depends on tone

Velocity Note ONNote OFF

O 9nH v=75,100*2

X 9nH v=0O 9nH v=1–127X 9nH v=0, 8nH v=*3

*2: V(Velocity)=100 when note on date when the main vol-ume value of this unit is 9 to 2, and V=75 when the main vol-ume value is 1 or 0.*3 no relation

AfterTouch

KeysChannels

XX

XX

Pitch Bender X O

ControlChange

16, 387101164100, 101120121

XXXXXOXXX

OXOOXOXXX

ModulationData entryVolumePanExpressionHold1RPN LSB, MSBAll sound offReset all controller

ProgramChange: True #

O 0–99jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

O 0–127*4

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj

*4: Depends on GM Tone Map settingWhen set to N, only the 100 normal list tones from 0 to 99 are received.When set to G, tone numbers 0 to 127 are received. Those that most closely match the 100 prerecorded tones of this key-board are mapped to the applicable tone numbers (0 to 99)

System Exclusive X X

SystemCommon

: Song Pos: Song Sel: Tune

XXX

XXX

SystemReal Time

: Clock: Commands

XX

XX


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Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY O: YesMode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X: No

Aux

Messages

: Local ON/OFF: All notes OFF: Active Sense: Reset

XXXX

XXXX

FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS


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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Concertmate 980 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.The following suggestions will help you care for your keyboard so you can enjoy it foryears.

Keep the keyboard dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquidsmight contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the keyboard only in normal temperature environments.Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the keyboard away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-ture wear of parts.

Handle the keyboard gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-cuit boards and cases and can cause the keyboard to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your keyboard’s electronicparts.

Wipe the keyboard with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it lookingnew. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-gents to clean the keyboard.

Modifying or tampering with the keyboard’s internal components can cause a malfunc-tion and might invalidate your keyboard’s warranty and void your FCC authorization tooperate it. If your keyboard is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-dioShack store for assistance.


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SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Keys ...................................................................................................... 61

Polyphonic Sound ................................................................................ 12-note (Max.)

Preset Tones ......................................................................................................... 100

Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................................................... 100Tempo ...................................................... Adjustable (20–255 Beats Per Minute)Other ...............................................................................Fill-in and Synchro Start

Accompaniments ................................................................. Concert Chord, Fingered

Prerecorded Tunes .................................................................................... 100 Tunes

Transpose ................................................................................. (F ~C~F: half-notes)

Tuning ................................................................... Adjustable A4 = 440 Hz ±50 cents

Built-In Speakers .......................................... 43/4 Inch (12 cm) × 2 (Output 2W + 2W)

Terminals: Power Supply ..................................................................................... DC 9V JackPHONES/OUTPUT Jack ........................................ Output Impedance: 78 Ohms

Output Voltage: 4V (RMS) MAXMIDI ......................................................................................................... IN, OUTSUSTAIN ........................................................................... 1/4-Inch Standard Jack

Power Sources ................................................... DC: 6 D batteries (Cat. No. 23-550)AC: 120V, 60Hz, with AC adapter (Cat. No. 273-1656)

Vehicle Battery: 9V with DC adapter (Cat. No. 273-1815)

Power Consumption .......................................................................................... 7.7 W

Dimensions (HWD) ............................................................ 51/2 × 377/8 × 151/16 Inches(139 × 961 × 381 mm)

Weight (Without Batteries) ......................................................................... 11 lb 10 oz(5.4 kg)

Included Accessories .................................................................... Sheet Music Stand Sheet Music and Play Guide for the Prerecorded Tunes

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject tochange and improvement without notice.


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Limited One-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-ownedstores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDINGTHOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITEDIN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINEDHEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANYLIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSSOF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShacksales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts andlabor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchaseprice. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance ofwarranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of theoriginal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after theexpiration of the warranty period.This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation ormaintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairsother than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such asfuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costsof product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state.RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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