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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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.
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
Radio Shack and Concertmate are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
Puff the Magic Dragon
(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)
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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.
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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).
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• 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.
1
/8-inch plug stereo head-
To connect a pair of headphones, in­sert the headphones’
HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT
the
1
/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).
1
/8-
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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OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
1. Set
MASTER VOL.
(volume) to
(minimum).
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Important
: To prevent hearing damage, always set the Concert­mate-580’s volume to its lowest
MIN
level (
) before you turn it on and before you begin playing it again after changing the settings.
2. To turn on the Concertmate-580,
POWER
slide
to ON. The red BEAT LAMPS and ORCHESTRA indica­tors turn on.
MIN
:
Notes
• The Concertmate-580 automat­ically selects the t one PIANO 1 (No. 00) each time you turn it on. To select a different tone, see “Using the Preset Tones” on Page 11.
• To select an auto-rhythm, see “Using the Preset Auto­Rhythms” on Page 12.
• To play a harmonic auto­accompaniment, see “Using Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C) Auto Accompaniment” on Page 16.
4. Adjust
MASTER VOL.
to the
desired setting. Slide it toward
MAX
(maximum) to increase the
volume, or toward
MIN
(minimu m)
to decrease it.
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3. To hear some of the Concertmate­580’s many different sounds, play the demonstration tune (see “Playing the Demonstration Tune” on Page 11).
To make your own music, simply begin playing the keyboard.
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5. To turn off the Concertmate-580, slide
POWER
to
OFF
. The BEAT LAMPS and all other indicators turn off.
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PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION TUNE
Your Concertmate-580 can play a pre­programmed demonstratio n tune,
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many sounds.
1. To start the demonstration tune, press 580 begins to continuously play the demonstration tune.
Note
pre-programmed to automatically use certain preset tones and rhythms each time it starts or repeats. While the demonstration tune is playing, however, you can:
• Change the preset tone (see
• Change the preset rhythm (see
• Adjust the tempo (see “Select-
2. Adjust desired setting.
3. To turn off the demon stration tune at any time, press
DEMO
: The demonstration tune is
“Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone”)
“Selecting/Playing an Auto­Rhythm” on Page 13)
ing/Playing an Auto-Rhythm” on Page 13)
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, to showcase its
. The Concertmate-
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MASTER VOL.
DEMO
Puff
to the
again.
USING THE PRESET TONES
Your Concertmate-580 can sound l ike 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. The name and two-digit number of each preset tone is listed on the Concertmate-580’s top panel.
Note
: The following preset tones do not follow the musical scale when played, but change slightly as you play them in different octaves on the key­board:
• 87 SYNTH TOM 1
• 88 SYNTH TOM 2
• 89 SNARE DRUM
• 91 EMERGENC Y ALARM
• 98 MACHINE GUN
• 99 WAVE
Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone
1. The ORCHESTRA indicator aut o­matically turns on each time you turn on the Concertmate-580. If the ORCHESTRA indicator i s not on, press
ORCHESTRA
.
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The Concertmate-580 also auto­matically selects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00) each time you turn it on.
2. To play a tone other than PIANO, choose a preset tone from the ORCHESTRA 00-99 tones list, then enter its two-digit number on the ORCHESTRA / RHYTHM SELECT keypad. For ex ample, to select JAZZ ORGAN (No. 13),
1
press
then 3.
USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS
Your Concertmate-580 has 16 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 Concertmate­580’s top panel.
You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the Concertmate-580 in the following ways:
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: To select the next highest or
Note
lowest numbered tone, you can simply press
+
or – on the keypad.
3. Play the keyboard to hear the selected tone.
4. Adjust
MASTER VOL.
to the
desired level.
5. To select a different tone, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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• Select and play a rhythm (see “Selecting/Playing an Auto­Rhythm” on Page 13).
• Synchronize the start of a rhythm with your music (see “Using SYN­CHRO” on Page 14).
• Start a rhythm with a special intro­duction (see “Using INTRO” on Page 15).
• Briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm (see “Using FILL IN” on Page 15).
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Adjusting t he R hyt hm Volume
The Concertmate-580 lets you a djust the volume of the auto-rhythm sepa­rately from the overall volume of the keyboard. To increase or decrease the rhythm volume, press
RHYTHM VOL. +
or –.
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Selecting/Pl aying an Auto-Rhythm
1. If the ORCHESTRA indicator is on, press
RHYTHM
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to turn it off.
2. To select a rhythm other than RHUMBA, choose an auto-rhythm from the RHYTHM 00-15 list and enter its two-digit number on the ORCHESTRA/RHYTHM SELECT keypad. For example, to select DISCO (No. 05), press
: To select the next highest or
Note
0
then 5.
lowest numbered auto-rhythm, you can simply press
+
or – on the
keypad.
3. Press
START/STOP
to start the selected auto-rhythm. The BEAT LAMP indicators flash in time with the beat, and the keyboard plays the selected rhythm.
The Concertmate-580 automati­cally selects the rhythm RHUMBA (No. 00) each time you turn it on.
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4. To slow down the auto-rhythm, repeatedly press
TEMPO
t. To
speed it up, repeatedly press
TEMPO
Notes
• You can adjust
s.
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TEMPO
s/t to play an auto-rhythm from 48 to 240 beats per minute.
• To reset the tem po t o i ts defa ult (original) speed (120 beats p er minute), press both
TEMPO
s and t at the same time. The auto-rhythm begins playing at the original speed.
5. Play the keyboard to hear the selected preset tone along with the auto-rhythm.
Using SYNCHRO
The Concertmate-580’s SYNCHRO feature lets you s ynchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music.
After you select and enter an auto­rhythm, press BEAT LAMPS indicator flashes, then begin playing the keyboard. The rhythm automatically starts to play and all BEAT L AMPS indicators star t flash­ing to the beat when you press any key within the first 1 end of the ke yboard (the first 19 k eys from the left side of the keyboard).
SYNCHRO
1
/2 octaves of the lower
so the red
6. Adjust
RHYTHM VOL.
MASTER VOL.
to the desired level.
and/or
7. To select a different rhythm, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
8. To stop the auto-rhythm, press
START/STOP
again.
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Using INTRO
The Concertmate-580’s INTRO fea­ture lets you start the selected auto­rhythm with a light, 1-measure intro­duction that blends easily into the s e­lected rhythm.
To start a rhythm with an introduction, select and enter the rhythm, then press
INTRO/FILL IN
cators begin to flash, the introduction plays, then the selected auto-rhythm automatically starts. You can begin play at any time.
. The BEAT LAMPS in di-
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Using FILL IN
The FILL IN feat ure lets you insert a short (1- to 2-measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm.
To insert a short variation in a beat pat­tern, press and rel ease while the auto-rhythm is playing. The Concertmate-580 inserts a 1- to 2­measure variation (depending on which auto-rhythm is selected), then the original rhythm automatically re­sumes at the end of the current mea­sure.
: To insert the variation for longer
Note
than 1 to 2 meas ures, press and hold
INTRO/FILL IN
. The Concertmate-580 plays the variation until you release the button.
INTRO/FILL IN
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USING AUTO BASS CHORD (A.B.C) AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
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The 19 keys on the left side of the key­board with note labels above them are called accompaniment k eys. You can set the Concertmate-580 to play the following two different types of auto­accompaniment.
Easy Random Fingering
• you play chords on the acc ompa­niment keys using chord forma­tions of one to three notes. The number of keys you press deter­mines the type of chord that plays (see “Easy Random Fingering” on Page 17).
Standard Fingering
• play chords on the accompani­ment keys using standard chord formations of three or four notes (see “Standard Fingering” on Page 18).
Notes
:
• You can use the Concertmate­580’s rhythm controls (
and
SYNCHRO
) with both types
IN
of auto-accompaniment.
— lets
— lets you
INTRO/FILL
• If you press keyboard automatically starts the auto-rhythm on the first beat that sounds after the last BEAT LAMPS indicator turns on, so you know when to begin the auto­accompaniment.
After you press the auto-accom­paniment keys, the Concertmate­580 plays the same chord until you press other keys to play a dif­ferent chord or until you press
START/STOP
• To return to normal play on the Concertmate-580 after using any type of auto-accompaniment,
CHORD OFF
press
CHORD OFF
above
INTRO/FILL IN
.
so the indicator
turns off.
, the
Adjusting the Accompanim ent Volume
The Concertmate-580 le ts you adjust the volume of your accompaniment separately from the overall volume of the keyboard. To increase or decrease the accompaniment volume, press
A.B.C. VOL. +
or –.
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Easy Random Fingering
The easy random fingering method lets beginning keyboard players easil y select and play a chord.
The number of accompaniment keys you press determines the type of chord played. The following tab le shows the type of chord that plays when you press one, two, or three accompani­ment keys at the same time.
Number of
Keys
Pressed
1 Major 2 Minor (m) 2Seventh (7) 3 Minor Seventh (m7)
: See “Single Finger Chord Chart”
Note
on Page 25 for a list o f all the chords you can play on your Concertmate-580 using easy random fingering.
Chord Type
Follow these steps to start easy ran­dom fingering auto-accompaniment .
1. Press
SINGLE FINGER
indicator above
so the red
CHORD OFF
turns
on.
2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.
3. To synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accompaniment, press
SYNCHRO
so the red BEAT LAMPS indicator flashes.
To start the auto-rhythm before your auto-accompaniment, press
INTRO/FILL IN
.
4. Begin the accompaniment at the desired interval by pressing the desired accompaniment key(s).
To play a melody along with the accompaniment, press any key(s) to the right of the accom paniment keys.
5. Adjust
RHYTHM VOL.
TEMPO
MASTER VOL
s/t,
A.B.C. VOL.
, and
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.
7. To stop auto-accompaniment and auto-rhythm, press
ST ART/ST OP
.
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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 15 chord types on your Concertmate-580, in any key, us­ing the standard fingering method.
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: The diagrams above show only one possible fingering position for each chord.
Note
It is possible to play a c hord usi ng s everal differen t p ositions. For e xampl e, the f ol­lowing three fingering positions produce the same C chord.
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Note: See “Standard Fingerin g Chord Chart” on Page 26 for a list of all the chords you can play on your Concert­mate-580 using standa rd f inge ring ac­companiment.
Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto-accompaniment.
1. Press
FINGERED
cator above
so the red indi-
CHORD OFF
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turns on.
2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.
3. To synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accompaniment, press
SYNCHRO
so the red BEAT LAMPS indicator turns on.
To start the auto-rhythm before your auto-accompaniment, press
INTRO/FILL IN
.
5. Adjust
RHYTHM VOL.
TEMPO
MASTER VOL
s/t,
A.B.C. VOL.
, and
to
the desired levels.
6. To change chords without inter­rupting the rhythm, simply press the auto-accompaniment keys required to form the new chord.
7. To stop auto-accompaniment and auto-rhythm, press
ST ART/ST OP
.
.,
4. Begin the accompaniment at the desired interval by pressing at least three accompaniment keys to play the desired chord.
To play a melody along with the accompaniment, press any key(s) to the right of the accompa niment keys.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
USING THE PERCUSSION PADS
The Concertmate-580’s percussion pads put the sound of five different per­cussion instruments — bass drum, conga, snare drum, hi-hat, and cymbal — at your fingertips.
To play a percussion pad sound, sim­ply press the desired pad at any time during play. The keyboard plays the selected percussion sound once ea ch time you press the pad. Repeatedly press the pad to play the selected sound several times in a row.
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USING SUSTAIN
The Concertmate-580’s sustain fea­ture lets you give your music a “linger­ing” effect, making the note(s) sound for a short time after you stop pressing the key(s). To t urn on t he sustain fea­ture, simply press during play.
SUSTAIN
before or
: The Concert mate-580 has nine
Note
sound channels. This means that you can play and hear up t o nine notes at one time on the keyboard.
The percussion pads automatically turn on each time you press any one of the pads. While turned on, the percus­sion pads use three of t he nine avail­able sound channels. To turn off the percussion pads and free-up those sound channels, press so its re d indicator turns o ff.
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PERCUS OFF
To turn off sustain, press again.
SUSTAIN
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USING VIBRATO
The Concertmate-580’s vibrato feature lets you give your music a “wavering” effect, slightly varying the pitch of notes as you press the keys. To turn on the vibrato feature, simply press
BRA TO
before or during play.
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To turn off vibrato, press
VI-
VIBRATO
again.
Note
: Turning on
VIBRATO
lets you produce a more ex-
SUSTA IN
along with
aggerated vibrato sound.
CHANGING KEYS
The Concertmate-580 automatically selects the tone of middle C each time you turn it on.
For added flexib ility as you make mu­sic, the Concertmate-580 lets you change (transpose) the musical key it plays in.
To quickly raise the key one octave,
ONE OCTAVE
press beneath
ONE OCTAVE
TRANSPOSER
. The red i ndicator
turns on. Press
again to return to middle
C. The indicator turns off.
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To raise or lower the key
TRANSPOSER
press dicator beneath
s or t. The red in-
TRANSPOSER
/2-tone,
turns
on.
Note
: You can change the Concert-
mate-580’s key to within ±12
1
/2-tones
(6 whole tones) of middle C with
TRANSPOSER
.
To reset the keyboard to its default key (middle C), press
TRANSPOSER
s and t at the sam e time so t he red indicator beneath
TRANSPOSER
turn s o ff.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Concertmate-580 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot solve the problem, t ake the keyboard to y our local Rad io Shack store for assistance.
Tro uble Possible Cause Remedy
No sound, even if keys are pressed.
No rhythm.
No accompaniment. 1.
Occasional sound inter­ference.
MASTER VOL. RHYTHM VOL.
down.
A refri machine, or similar elec tr ic appliance is cau sin ferenc e .
POWER
1.
MASTER VOL.
2. turn ed down.
3. Headphones are con­nected.
4. Power supply prob­lem.
MASTER VOL A.B.C. VOL.
down.
2. Accompaniment but­ton not pressed.
is set to
erator, washing
OFF
is
or is turned
. or
is turned
inter-
POWER
1. Set
.
2. Turn up
3. Disconnect headphones.
4. Check the power supply.
• Are battery symbols (+/ –) facin
• Are the batteries fresh?
• Is the AC adapter con­nected correctl y?
MASTER VOL.
Adjust
RHYTHM VOL.
1. Adjust
A.B.C. VOL.
2. Press
FINGERED
or
Use an outlet on a different electrical circuit than the inter­ferin
appliance.
to ON.
MASTER VOL.
correctly?
MASTER VOL
SINGLE FINGER
.
or
. or
No sound when connect­ed to an external amplifi­er.
POWER
1.
MASTER VOL.
2. turn ed down.
3. Defective connection cord.
4. Problem with exte rnal amplifier.
is set to
OFF
is
.
POWER
1. Set
2. Turn up
3. Replace the connection cord.
4. Check the external ampli­fier.
to ON.
MASTER VOL.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack Concertmate-580 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Concertmate-580 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the Concertmate-580 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic cir­cuits.
Handle the Concertmate-580 ge ntly and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the keyboard to work improperly.
Use and store the Concertmate-580 only in normal temp erature en­vironments. Temperature ex treme s can s horten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the Concertmate-580 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the Concertmate-580 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
CLEANER
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the Concertmate-580.
Modifying or tampering with the Concertmate-580’s internal components can cause a malfunction, might invalidate its warranty, and void your FCC authorization to use it. If your Concertmate-580 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Keys .....................................................................................................49
Polyphonic Sound............. ...................................................................9-note (Max.)
Preset Tones........................................................................................................100
Auto-Rhythm ..........................................................................................................16
Rhythm Controls.....................TEMPO, INTRO/FILL IN, SYNCHRO , START/STOP
Effects ...................................SUSTAIN, VIBRATO, TRANSPOSER, ONE OCTAVE
Accompaniments ...............................SINGLE FINGER, FINGERED, CHORD OFF
Demo ........................ ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... .. 1 Song:
Puff the Magic Dragon
Percussion Pads..........BASS DRUM, SNARE DRUM, CONGA, CYMBAL, HI-HAT
Volume Controls................................MASTER VOL., A.B.C. VOL., RHYTHM VOL.
Built-in Speakers.......................................................................3.5 Inch × 2 (4 ohm)
Terminals....................................................HEADPHONES/AUX OUT, DC9–12V In
Power Sources.................................................. DC: 6 C batteries (Cat. No. 23-551)
AC: 120V, 60Hz, with AC adapter (Cat. No. 273-1651)
Vehicle Battery: 9-12 V, with DC adapter (Cat. No. 270-1562)
Power Consumption......... ...................................... ...................................... .....4.5W
3
Dimensions (HWD) .......................................................3
/8 × 2615/16 × 1213/16 Inches
(86 × 685 × 325 mm)
Weight (Without Batteries) ....................................................... 4 lbs 10 oz (181 gm)
Specifications are typical; individual units m ight vary. Specifications are subj ect to change and improvement without notice.
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SINGLE FINGER CHORD CHART
illustration
SINGLE FINGER CHORD CHART
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STANDARD FINGERING CHORD CHART
illustration
STANDARD FINGERING CHORD CHART (PG 1)
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illustration
STANDARD FINGERING CHORD CHART (PG 2)
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from Radio Shack co mpany-ow ned stores an d authorize d Radio Shack franchisee s and dealers . Within this period, we will repair it wi thout charge for parts a nd labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation cos ts. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MA KES NO EXPRESS WARRAN­TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA­TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not pe r m it li mitatio n or ex cl us io n of implied w arrantie s; t h erefore, t h e afo r e sa id limi­tation(s) or exclusi on(s) may not apply to the purcha ser.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fr om state to state.
We Service What We Sell
9/94
RADIO SHACK
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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