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Concertmateâ 690
OWNER’S MANUAL Portable Electronic Keyboard
Please read before using this equipment.
Cat. No. 42-4035
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FEATURES
Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Portable Electronic Keyboard is a state-of- the-art musical instrument with many special features. It can sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects, and its preset rhythms and accompaniments make it easy to use and fun! This versatile electronic keyboard is ideal for anyone who wants to make music, from the beginner to the experienced musician.
Your Concertmate 690’s features include:
Standard Size Keys — let you easily transfer what you learn using the Concertmate 690 to other keyboard instruments.
Built-In Demonstration Tune — lets you hear a sample of what you and the Concertmate 690 can do.
Polyphonic Sound — lets you play and hear up to eight notes at the same time so you can create or play almost any type of music.
Poly/Texture Key — lets you adjust the Concertmate 690’s polyphony (harmony) and sound texture.
100 Different Sounds — let you set your Concertmate 690 to sound like anything from a banjo to an insect when you press a key.
100 Preset Auto-Rhythms — give you a steady beat for almost any style of music from rock to waltz.
Auto Accompaniment — lets you automatically play a harmonic pattern to match any auto-rhythm.
Tempo Controls — let you speed up or slow down the tempo of any autorhythm or auto accompaniment.
Fill-In Rhythm — lets you insert a short variation into any auto-rhythm.
Three Power Options — let you power the Concertmate 690 from internal batteries (not supplied), a standard AC outlet (using an optional adapter), or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (using an optional adapter).
To fully enjoy the features and functions of this electronic keyboard, please read this manual carefully and completely.
Note: This manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music.
© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack, Concertmate, and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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We recommend you record your Concertmate 690’s serial number here. The number is located on the bottom of the Concertmate 690.
Serial Number _________________
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
This electronic keyboard complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your Concertmate 690 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
•Increase the distance between the Concertmate 690 and the radio or TV.
•Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the Concertmate 690 and the radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.
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CONTENTS |
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Preparation ........................................................................................................... |
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Connecting Power ........................................................................................... |
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Using Batteries .......................................................................................... |
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Using AC Power ........................................................................................ |
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Using Vehicle Battery Power ..................................................................... |
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Using the Sheet Music Stand .......................................................................... |
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Control Locations ................................................................................................ |
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Operation .............................................................................................................. |
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Basic Operation ............................................................................................... |
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Playing the Demonstration Tune ..................................................................... |
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Using the Preset Sounds ............................................................................... |
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Selecting/Playing a Preset Sound ........................................................... |
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Playing KEYBOARD SPLIT Sounds ....................................................... |
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Playing Drum/Bass Split Sounds ............................................................ |
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Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms .................................................................... |
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Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ......................................................... |
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Using FILL-IN .......................................................................................... |
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Using Auto Accompaniment .......................................................................... |
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Easy Random Fingering ......................................................................... |
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Standard Fingering ................................................................................. |
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Adjusting the Polyphony/Texture ................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. |
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Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... |
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Specifications ..................................................................................................... |
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
For portable use, you can power your Concertmate 690 using internal batteries. Using optional adapters, you can also power it from a standard AC outlet or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
2.Press the tab on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then pull up to remove the cover.
Tab
Notes:
•Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.
•Always disconnect an AC or DC adapter when you finish using the Concertmate 690.
Using Batteries
Your Concertmate 690 can use six AA batteries for power. For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552.
Cautions:
•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
•Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
1. Set MODE to POWER OFF.
3.Put the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked beside the compartment.
4.Replace the cover.
Notes:
•If you do not plan to use the Concertmate 690 with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries.
•If the Concertmate 690 sounds weak or does not work properly, replace all six batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Caution: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Cautions:
•Always remove old or weak batteries; batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
•Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
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Using AC Power
You can power your Concertmate 690 from a standard AC outlet using a 9- volt AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 2731656.
Cautions:
•You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts of DC power and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its barrel plug must properly fit the Concertmate 690’s DC 9V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate 690 or the adapter.
•Always plug the AC adapter into the Concertmate 690 before you plug it into the AC outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the Concertmate 690.
1.Set MODE to POWER OFF.
2.Insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the rear of the Concertmate 690.
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3.Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power your Concertmate 690 from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1562.
Cautions:
•You must use a DC adapter that supplies 9 volts of DC power and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be sent to negative, and its barrel plug must properly fit the Concertmate 690’s DC 9V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate 690 or the adapter.
•Always plug the DC adapter into the Concertmate 690 before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the Concertmate 690.
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1.Set MODE to POWER OFF.
2.Connect the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter plug to the adapter’s cord, matching TIP to negative (–).
3.Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9 volts.
4.Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the Concertmate 690’s DC 9V jack.
5.Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
USING THE SHEET
MUSIC STAND
To easily view sheet music while playing your Concertmate 690, insert the supplied sheet music stand into the holes on the top rear panel.
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT Buttons
TEMPO Buttons
FILL-IN Button |
SOUND POLY/TEXTURE Button |
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100 SOUNDS List |
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MODE Selector |
100 RHYTHMS List |
Speaker |
VOLUME Control
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DEMO Button |
START/STOP Button |
RHYTHM Button |
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