Radio Shack 580 User Manual

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CONCERTMATE-580

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Portable Electronic Keyboard

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Cat. No. 42-4028

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FEATURES

Your Radio Shack Concertmate-580 Portable Electronic Keyboard is a state-of-the-art musical instrument with many exciting features. You can set the keyboard to sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. To accompany your m usic, the keyboard has 16 different preset rhythms, as well as auto-accompaniments and percussion sounds.

Your Concertmate-580’s features include:

Built-In Demonstration Tune

— lets you hear a sample of what you and the Concertmate-580 can do.

100 Sounds

— let you set your Concertmate-580 to sound like anything from a harpsichord to a ho nky-tonk pi ano when you press a key.

16 Auto-Rhythms

— give you a steady beat for several styles of music from rhumba to slow rock.

Tempo Con trol

— lets you speed up or slow down t he tempo of any select ed music pattern.

Automatic Intro Rhythm

— lets you set the Concertmate-580 to automatically add a short introduction to the selected auto-rhythm.

Auto Accompaniment

— lets you automatically play a preset harmonic pattern to match the selected autorhythm.

Transpose Function

— lets you instantly change the key of the music, even while you are playing.

Two Buil t-In Speakers

— provide excellent sound to help make your music come alive.

Output Jack

— lets you connect headphones so you can play without disturbing others, or an external amplifier so you can play for a crowd.

Three Power Options

— let you power the keyboard from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional adapter), or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket (with an optional adapter) so you can make music almost anywhere.

Fill In Rhythm

— lets you insert a

short variation into any auto-rhythm.

Radio Shack and Concertmate are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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(Peter Yarrow) © Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited.

All Rights Reserv ed .

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To fully enjoy the features and functions of this electronic keyboard, please read this manual carefully and complet ely.

Note: This owner’s manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music.

For your records, we recommend that you write your Concertmate-580’s serial number in the space below. The serial number is located on the bottom of the Concert m ate-580.

Serial Number _________________

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This keyb oar d com plies with the lim its for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable pro tection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your keyboard might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or both of the following corrective measures:

• Increase the distance between the keyboard and the radio or TV

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the keyboard and the radio or TV

Consult your local Radio Shack s tore or an experienced radi o/T V t echnician if the problem still exists.

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CONTENTS

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

Powering Your Keyboard ................................................................................. 5

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

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

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

Connecting Headphones ...................... ........................................................... 7

Listening Safely ......................................................................................... 7

Connecting an External Amplifier ............................................... ..................... 8

A Look at Your Keyboard .................................................................................... 9

Operation ............................................................................................................ 10

Basic Operation ............................................................................................. 10

Playing the Demonstration Tune ............................................. ...................... 11

Using the Preset Tones .............................................. .. .......... ....... ....... ....... .. 11

Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone ............................................................. 11

Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms .................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Rhythm Volume ................................................................. 13

Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ......................................................... 13

Using SYNCHRO .................................................................................... 14

Using INTRO ........................................................................................... 15

Using FILL IN .......................................................................................... 15

Using Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C) Auto Accompaniment ................................. 16

Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ................................................... 16

Easy Random Fingering ...................................................... ................... 17

Standard Fingering ................................................................................. 18

Special Features ................................................................................................ 20

Using the Percussion Pads ........................................................................... 20

Using SUSTAIN ............................................................................................. 20

Using VIBRATO ............................................................................................. 21

Changing Keys .............................................................................................. 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 22

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 23

Specifications ..................................................................................................... 24

Single F inger Chord Chart ................................................................................ 25

Standard Fingering Chord Chart ...................................................................... 26

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PREPARATION

POWERING YOUR KEYBOARD

You can power your Concertmate-580 in any of these ways.

• Internal batteries (see “Using Batterie s ”)

• Standard AC power using an optional AC adapter (see “Using AC Power” on Page 6)

• A vehicle’s cigarette lighter sock et using an optional DC adapter (see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 6)

Notes

• Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.

• Always disconnect an adapter when you finish using the Concertmate-580.

1. Press the tabs on the battery compartment cover, then pull up to remove the cover.

2. Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

Notes

Using Batte ries

Your Concertmate-580 can use six C batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-551.

Caution

the required size and type.

: Only use fresh batteries of

• If you won’t be using the Concertmate-580 with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries.

• If the Concertmate-580 sounds weak or does not work properly, replace all six batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.

Caution

promptly and properly.

: Dispose of old batteries

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Using AC Power

You can power your Concertmate-580 from a standard AC outlet using a 9volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1651.

Cautions

• You must use an AC adapter that

• Always plug the AC adapter into

supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliam ps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the Concertmate-580’s

DC9–12V IN

jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does no t meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate-580 or the adapter.

the Concertmate-580 before you plug it into the AC outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the Concertmate-580.

2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the

DC9–12V IN

jack on the

back of the Concertmate-580.

3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power your Concertm ate-580 from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using a 12-volt DC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1562.

Cautions:

• You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must properly fit the Con ce rtmate-580’s recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate-580 or the adapter.

DC9-12V IN

jack. The

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1. Plug the blue-tipped barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP (positive).

• Always plug the DC adapter into the Concertmate-580 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-580.

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1. Plug the blue-tipped barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP (positive).

2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 12 volts.

3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the

DC9–12V IN

jack on the

back of the Concertmate-580.

4. Plug the other end of the ad apter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

To listen to your Concertmate-580 without disturbing others, you can connect a pair of phones (not supplied). Your local Radio Shack sells a wide selection of headphones.

/8-inch plug stereo head-

To connect a pair of headphones, insert the headphones’

HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT

the

/8-inch plug into

jack on

the back of the keyboard.

: Connecting headphones discon-

Note

nects the Concertmate-580’s built-in speakers.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended highvolume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

To amplify your Concertmate-580’s sound, you can connect it to an ext ernal amplifier (not supplied) using a inch plug audio cable (not supplied).

To connect an external amplifier to your keyboard, insert the cable’s plug into the

HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT

on the back of the keyboard, and connect the other end of the cable to the amplifier ’s input jack (s) (such as A UX IN or TAPE IN).

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jack

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Your local Radio Shack store sells a full line of amplifiers, speakers, and connection cables.

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A LOOK AT YOUR KEYBOARD

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1. ORCHESTRA 00-99

2. Tones List

3. POWER Switch

4. MASTER VOL. Control

5. TEMPO Buttons

6. ORCHESTRA Button and Indicator

7. RHYTHM Button

8. CHORD OFF Button and Indicator

9. SINGLE FINGER Button

10. FINGERED Button

11. PERCUS OFF Button

12. T R ANSPOSER Buttons

13. ORCHESTRA/RHYTHM SELECT Buttons

14. Percussion Pads

15. RHYTHM VOL. Buttons

16. INTR O/ FI L L IN Button

17. SYNCHRO Button

18. VIBRATO Bu tton

19. RHYTHM 00-15 Rhythms List

20. A.B.C. VOL. Buttons

21. START/STOP Button

22. SUSTAIN Button

23. DEMO Button

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