Radio Shack 690, 42-4035 User Manual

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Concertmate 690

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Portable Electronic Keyboard

Cat. No. 42-4035

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Porta­ble Electronic Keyboa rd is a state-of­the-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 key board
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 eas ily
transfer what you learn using the Con­certmate 690 to other keyboard instru­ments.

Built-In De monstra tion Tu ne

— 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 Preset Auto-Rhythms

— give
you a steady beat f or al mo st any s tyle
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
complet ely.

Note:

This manual explains how to use
this electronic keyboard. It does not
teach music.

100 Different Sounds

— let you set
your Concertmate 690 to sound like
anything from a banjo to an insect
when you press a key.

© 1997 Tandy Corporation.

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

All Rights Reserv ed .

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We recommend you record your Con­certmate 690’s serial number here.
The number is located on the bottom of
the Concertma te 69 0.

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
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 t he 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.

FCC Rules

.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5

Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 5

Using Batteries .......................................................................................... 5

Using AC Power ........................................................................................ 6

Using Vehicle Battery Power ..................................................................... 6

Using the Sheet Music Stand .......................................................................... 7

Control Locations ................................................................................................ 8

Operation .............................................................................................................. 9

Basic Operation ............................................................................................... 9

Playing the Demonstration Tune ..................................................................... 9

Using the Preset Sounds ................................................................. .......... .... 10

Selecting/Playing a Preset Sound ........................................................... 10

Playing KEYBOARD SPLIT Sounds ....................................................... 11

Playing Drum/Bass Split Sounds ............................................................ 11

Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms .................................................................... 11

Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ......................................................... 12

Using FILL-IN .......................................................................................... 12

Using Auto Accompaniment .......................................................................... 13

Easy Random Fingering ......................................................................... 13

Standard Fingering ................................................................................. 15

Adjusting the Polyphony/Texture ................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 18

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 19

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 20

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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.

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 Batte ries

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:

2. Press the tab on the bat tery com­partment cover in the direction of
the arrow, then pull up to remove
the cover.

Tab

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.

• 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

POWER OFF

to

.

Caution:

promptly and properly.

Cautions:

• Always remove old or weak bat-

• Dispose of old batteries promptly

Dispose of old batteries

teries; batteries can leak chemi­cals that can destroy electronic
parts.

and properly.

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Using AC Power

You can power y our Con ce rtmate 690
from a standard AC outlet using a 9­volt AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-

1656.

Cautions:

• You must use an AC adapter that
supplies 9 volts of DC power and
delivers at least 500 milliam ps. Its
center tip must be s et t o negative,
and its barrel plug must properly
fit the Concertmate 690’s
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.

DC 9V

3. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power y our 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 a nd
delivers at least 500 mil liamps. Its
center tip must be sent to nega­tive, and its barrel plug must prop­erly fit the Concertmate 690’s

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.

DC

1. Set

MODE

POWER OFF

to

.

2. Insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug

DC 9V

into the

jack on the rear of

the Concertma te 69 0.

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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.

1. Set

2. Connect the adapter’s 5.5 mm

3. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to

4. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug

5. Plug the other end of the ad apter

MODE

outer diameter/2.1 mm inner di­ameter plug to the adapter ’s cord,
matching TIP to negative (–).

9 volts.

into the Concertmate 690’s
jack.

into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket.

POWER OFF

to

.

DC 9V

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

TEMPO Buttons

FILL-IN Button

MODE Selector

VOLUME Control

START/STOP Button

SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT Buttons

SOUND POLY/TEXTURE Button

100 SOUNDS List

100 RHY THMS Lis t

DEMO Button

RHYTHM Button

Speaker

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OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

1. Set

2. Set

3. To hear a sample of t he Concert-

VOLUME

MODE

the Concertmate 690. The MODE
indicator lights.

mate 690’s many sounds, play the
demonstration tune (see “Playing
the Demonstration Tune”).

To make your own music, simply
begin playing the keyboard. The
Concertmate 690 automatically
selects the sound PIA NO (No. 0 0)
each time you turn it on. To select
a different sound, see “Using the
Preset Sounds” on Page 10.

to

to

MIN

.

NORMAL

to turn on

4. Adjust
ting. Slide it toward
crease the volume, or to ward
to decrease the volume.

5. To turn off the Concertmate 690,
set
MODE indicator tu rns off.

VOLUME

MODE

to the desired set-

POWER OFF

to

MAX

to in-

MIN

. The

PLAYING THE
DEMONSTRATION TUNE

Your Concertmate 690 can play a pre­programmed demonstration tune that
showcases its many sounds. To play
the demonstration tune, press
and adjust
ting. Your Concertmate 690 continu­ously plays the demonstration tune.
Press

VOLUME

DEMO

again to stop the tune.

to the desired set-

DEMO

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Note: You cannot play the keyboard
while the demonstration tune is play­ing.

USING THE PRESET
SOUNDS

Your Concertmate 690 can soun d like
100 different musical instruments or
sound effects. The name and two-digit
number of each preset sound is listed
on the Concertmate 690’s top panel.

100 SOUNDS List

SOUND/RHYTHYM
SELECT Keypad

5. Play the keyboard to hear the se­lected sound.

6. Adjust

VOLUME

to the desired

level.

7. To select a different sound, repeat
Step 4. Or, if the second digit of
the current sound is the same as
the first digit of the new sound,
simply enter the second digit of
the new sound on the

RHYTHM SELECT

keypad.

SOUND/

Selecting/Playing a Preset
Sound

1. Set

2. Set

VOLUME
MODE

Note: The Fingered and Concert

Chord modes are described in
“Using Auto Accompaniment” on
Page 13.

3. Press

SOUND POL Y/TEXTURE

4. Select a sound from the 100
SOUNDS list and enter the two­digit number on the

RHYTHM SELECT

ample, to select OBOE (No. 47),
press 4, then 7.

10

to

NORMAL

to

MIN

.

.

SOUND/

keypad. For ex-

.

For example:

Current

Sound

New

Sound

You

Press

50 00 0
00 02 2
02 25 5

Notes:

• Some preset sounds, such as IN­SECT (No. 82) and MOTORCY­CLE (No. 89), do not follow the
musical scale when played, but
produce varying sounds with each
key you press.

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• These preset sounds change
slightly as you play different oc­taves on the keyboard: SAMBA
WHISTLE (No. 10), TOM (No. 54),
ROCK DRUM (No. 55), SWING
DRUM (No. 56), TRIANGLE (No.

57), MATSURI (No. 59), INSECT
(No. 82), EMERGENCY ALARM
(No. 83), LASER BEAM (No. 84),
COSMIC SOUND (No. 85), TELE­PHONE (No. 86), and CAR HORN
(No. 87).

Playing KEYBOARD SPLIT
Sounds

The KEYBOARD SPLIT preset sounds
(Nos. 90–99) let you play two instru­ment sounds independently on oppo­site halves of the keyboard. The
instrument listed first in the sound’s
name plays on the l eft half of the key­board. The instrument l isted last plays
on the right half of the keyboard.

KEYBOARD SPLIT Sounds

Playing Drum/Bass Split
Sounds

The preset sounds SLAP BASS (No.

29), ELEC BASS (No. 30), WOOD
BASS (No. 31), SNARE BASS (No.

32), and SYNTH-BASS (No. 69) let
you play drum sounds on the key­board’s lowest octave and bass
sounds on the up per (other) three oc­taves.

To play a drum/bass split sound, follow
the steps in “Selecting/Playin g a Pre­set Sound” on Page 10 and select any
sound from Nos. 29–32 or No. 69.

USING THE PRESET
AUTO-RHYTHMS

Your Concertmate 690 has 100 preset
auto-rhythms that provide a steady
beat for your music. The name and
two-digit number of each preset auto­rhythm is listed on the Concertmate
690’s top panel.

100 RHYTHMS Lis t

For example, BASS/PIANO (No. 91)
plays a bass sound on the left half of
the keyboard and a piano sound on the
right.

To play a KEYBOARD SPLIT sound,
follow the steps in “Selecting/Playing a
Preset Sound” on Page 1 0 and select
any sound from Nos. 90–99.

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Selecting/Playing an Auto­Rhythm

1. Set

2. Set

VOLUME
MODE

The Fingered and Concert

Note:

Chord modes are described in
“Using Auto Accompaniment” on
Page 13.

3. Press

RHYTHM

4. Select an auto-rhythm from the
100 RHYTHMS list a nd enter the
two-digit number on the

RHYTHM SELECT

ample, to select EURO BEAT (No.

24), press 2, then 4.

SOUND/RHYTHYM
SELECT Keypad

to

NORMAL

to

MIN

.

.

.

SOUND/

keypad. For ex-

9. To select a different rhythm, re­peat Step 4. Or, if the second digit
of the current rhythm is the s ame
as the first digit of the new rhythm,
simply enter the second digit of
the new rhythm on the

RHYTHM SELECT

keypad.

SOUND/

10. To stop an auto-rhythm, press

START/STOP

again.

Using FILL-IN

The Concertmate 690 lets you insert a
variation into any of its 100 preset
auto-rhythms.

While an auto-rhythm is playing, press

FILL-IN

a 1- to 2-measure variation, then auto­matically resumes the original rh ythm
pattern at the end of the current mea­sure. To insert another variation, press

FILL-IN

. The Concertmate 690 inserts

again.

5. Press

ST ART/STOP

. The Concert­mate 690 begins playing the se­lected rhythm.

6. Adjust

VOLUME

to the desired

level.

7. To speed up the rhythm, press

TEMPO
TEMPO

Note:

. To slow it down, press
.

You can adjust

TEMPO

/
to play an auto-rhythm from 40 to
256 beats per minute.

8. Play the keyboard t o hear the s e­lected sound along with the
rhythm.

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To insert a variation longer than 1–2
measures, hold down

FILL-IN

. The
Concertmate 690 plays the variation
until you release

FILL-IN

, then auto­matically resumes the original rh ythm
pattern at the end of the current mea­sure.

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USING AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT

After you select an auto-rhythm, the
Concertmate 690 lets you automatical­ly add a harmonic accompaniment.

You can select from two auto
accompaniment types — easy random
fingering or standard fingering. Both
methods are explained in detail in the
following sections. But, i n brief, to add
an auto accompaniment pattern, first

MODE

set
easy random fingering or to
for standard fingering. Then use the
“accompaniment keys” (the 18 keys
with raised labels above them ) to se­lect the chord. Use the rest of the keys
to play the melody.

Raised
Key
Labels

CONCERT CHORD

to

for

FINGERED

Easy Random Fingering

The easy random fingering method
lets beginning keyboard pla yers e asily
select and play a chord.

The number of accompaniment keys
you pr ess de t e r mi n es t h e t y p e o f c ho r d
played. The following chart shows the
type of chord that plays when you
press one, two, three, or four accom­paniment keys at the same time.

Number of

Accompaniment

Keys Pressed Chord Type

1 Major
2Minor
3 Dominant seventh
4 Minor seventh

The lowest note you play determi nes
the key of the chord. For example, if
the lowest note is C, the C oncertmate
690 plays a C chord.

Accompaniment

Keys

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

Number of Keys

Pressed

C DEF GAB CDEF

Chord Type

Major

C DEF GAB CDEF

Minor (m)

C DEFGABCDEF

Dominant

Seventh (7)

Follow these steps to start easy ran­dom fingering auto accompaniment.

1. Set

2. Set

VOLUME
MODE

MIN

to

.

CONCERT CHORD

to

.

3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.

4. To start the auto-rhythm and auto
accompaniment at th e same time,
simply press the desired accom­paniment key(s).

To start the auto-rhythm before
you begin the auto accompani­ment, press

ST ART/STOP

. Then, at
the desired interval, begin the ac­companiment by pressing the ac ­companiment key(s).

5. Adjust

TEMPO

/ and

VOLUME

to the desired levels.

6. To change chords without inter­rupting the rhythm, simply press
the auto accompaniment key(s)
required to form the new chord.

C DEF GAB CDEF

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Minor

Seventh

(m7)

7. To stop auto accompaniment and
auto-rh ythm , pres s

ST ART/ST OP

.

Note: After you press the auto
accompaniment key(s), the key­board plays until you press other
key(s) to play a di fferent chord or
until you press

START/STOP

.

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Standard Fingering

The standard fingering method uses standard formations of three or four notes, and
lets the experienced musician play a wider variety of accompaniment chords.

You can play the following 14 chord types on your Concertmate 690, in any key, us­ing the standard fingering method.

()

Major (M)

() ()

Minor 7th
(m7)

Minor (m)

Major 7th
(M7)

Augmented
(aug)

Minor Half­Diminished
(m7-5)

Suspended
4th (SUS4)

Major Flat
5th (-5)

Dominant
7th (7)

Dominant
Suspended
4th (7sus4)

() ()

Major 9th
(9)

Minor 9th
(m9)

Minor/Major
7th (mM7)

Diminished

Notes:

• To produce a simple variation of a Cm7, Cmaj7, Cdim, or CmM7 chord, omit
the finger positions shown in parentheses (on the keys).

• The diagram above shows only one possible finger position for each chord. It is
possible to play a chord using several different finger positions. For example,
the following three finger positions produce the same C chord.

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Follow these steps to start standard
fingering auto accompaniment.

1. Set

2. Set

VOLUME
MODE

to

FINGERED

to

MIN

.

.

3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.

4. To start the auto-rhythm and auto
accompaniment at the same t ime,
simply press at least three accom­paniment keys to play the desired
chord.

To start the auto-rhythm before
you begin the auto accompani­ment, press

ST ART/STOP

. Then, at
the desired interval, begin the ac ­companiment by pressing at least
three accompaniment keys.

Note:

GERED

When

MODE

is set to

, the Concertmate 690

FIN-

does not respond if you press
fewer than three accompaniment
keys.

ADJUSTING THE
POLYPHONY/TEXTURE

The Concertmate 690 lets you adjust
the polyphony and texture of its sound.

“Polyphony” refers to the level of

Note:

harmony and the number of notes
played to produce the sound. “Texture”
refers to the sound’s quality or depth.

Your Concertmate 690 is automatically
set to high-level polyphony/texture ev­ery time you turn it on and begin play­ing.

To switch to low-level polyphony/tex­ture at any time during play, simply
press
switch back to high-level polyphony/
texture, press it again.

SOUND POLY/TEXTURE

. To

5. Adjust

TEMPO

/ and

VOLUME

to the desired levels.

6. To change chords without inter­rupting the rhythm, simply press
the auto accompanime nt keys re­quired to form the new chord.

7. To stop auto accompaniment and
auto-rhythm, press

After you press the auto ac-

Note:

START/STOP

companiment keys, the Concert­mate 690 plays until you press
other keys to play a different
chord or until you press

STOP

.

START/

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Based on the select ed feature and the polyphony/texture se tting, you can play as
many as eight notes at the same time, or as few as one note.

Number of Notes You Can Play

Selected Feature

At High-Level

Polyphony/

Textur e

At Low-Level

Polyphony /

Texture

Preset Sound Only 8 4
Auto-Rhythm 6 3
Auto Accompanimen t 2 1

Note: It might be difficult to tell the difference between the hi gh- and lo w-level po­lyphony/texture settings at low (
curs, adjust

VOLUME

slightly to w a rd

MIN

) volume with certain sound selections. If this oc-

MAX

and try again.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Concertmate 690 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might
help. If you still cannot solve the pr oblem , t ak e your Concertmate 690 to your lo ca l
RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem Possible Cause Su

No sound from the
Concertmate 690

No accompaniment
when accompaniment
keys are pressed

Occasional inter fer ­ence

estion

Power supply problem. Check the power supply .

Are batteries installed
correctly?

Are batteries fresh?
Is the adapter connected

properly?

MODE

is set to
and you pressed less
than three keys for a
chord.

Refrigerators, washing
machines and similar
electric appliances are
causing interference.

FINGERED

Press at least three accom­paniment keys.

Use an AC outlet on a differ­ent electrical circuit, away
from the appliance.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Port able Elect ronic K eyboard is an ex am ple o f su­perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the
Concertmate 690 so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the Concertmate 690 dry. If it gets wet, wi pe it dry immediately.
Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.

Use and store the Concertmate 690 only in normal temperature envi­ronments. Temperature ex tremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic parts.

Handle the Concertmate 690 gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage circuit boards and cas es and can cause the Concertmate
690 to work improperly.

Keep the Concertmate 690 away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.

Wipe the Concertmate 690 with a damp clo th occasion ally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean your Concertmate 690.

Modifying or tampering with the Concertmate 690’s internal components can cause
a malfunction, invalidate its warranty, and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
If your Concertmate 690 is not perf orming as it should, take it to your local Ra­dioShack store for assistance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Keys ................................................................................................... 49

Polyphony .................................................................................. 8-Note (Maximum)

Preset Sounds ................................................................................................... 100

Auto-Rhy th ms ...... ................ ........................ ....................... ................. .............. 100

Built-In Speaker ........................................ 4 Inch (10 cm) Diameter (Output = 2W)

Demonstration Tune ................................................................ 1 (Classical Medley)

Auto Accompaniment ....................................................... Concert Chord, Fingered

Power Source ......................................................... 3-Way AC/DC Power Sources;

AC: 120V, 60 Hz, With Optional AC Adapter

(Cat. No. 273-1656)

DC: 6 AA Alkaline Batteries

Battery Life: About 6 Hours)

(Cat. No. 23-552)

Vehicle Battery: With Optional DC Adapter

(Cat. No. 270-1562)

Power Consumption ....................................................................................... 6.0 W

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Dimensions (HWD) ...................................................... 3

/16 × 349 /16 × 127/8 Inches

×

(9.4

87.7 × 32.7 cm)

Weight (Without Batteries) ..................................................................... 6 lbs 11 oz

(3.05 kg)

Included Accessory ................................................................... Sheet Music Stand

Specifications are typical; individual units m ight vary. Specifications are subj ect to
change and improvement without notice.

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NOTES

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warrant ed by RadioShac k against manufacturing defects in materia l and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVI DED HEREIN, Rad ioShack SH ALL HAVE NO LIABILIT Y OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARI SING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR P ROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN­TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how lon
cidental or consequential dama
In the event of a product defect durin
sales receipt as proof of pur cha se date to any RadioS hack s tore. Radi oSha ck wil l, at its option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without char
labor; (b) replace the produc t with one of the same or similar desi
price. All replaced parts and pr oducts, and pro ducts on which a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or rec onditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repa ired or replaced parts and produ cts are warranted for the remainder of the
ori

inal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) dama
accident, misuse, impr oper or abnormal usa
maintenance, al teration, li
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Autho rized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cos meti c dama
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty
state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

ives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

es, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

the warran ty perio d, take the produ ct and the Rad ioShack

e or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

htning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repair s

e; (e) transportatio n, shippi ng or insurance costs; or ( f) costs

We Service What We Sell

an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-

e for parts and

n; or (c) refund the p urchase

e, failure to follow instruct ions, improper instal lation or

3/97

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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