Radio Shack LK-1500 User Manual
LK-1500 Light-Up General MIDI Keyboard
42-4069
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Safety Precautions
Congratulations on your selection of the RadioShack
electronic musical instrument.
• Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully
read through the instructions contained in this
manual.
• Please keep all information for future reference.
Symbols
Various symbols are used in this Owner’s Manual
and on the product itself to ensure that the product is
used safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the
user and other persons as well as damage to property.
Those symbols along with their meanings are shown
below.
DANGER
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored
or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death
or serious personal injury.
WARNING
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk
of causing death or serious injury if the product is
operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
Symbol Examples
This triangle symbol ( ) means that the
user should be careful. (The example at
left indicates electrical shock caution.)
This circle with a line through it (
means that the indicated action must not
be performed. Indications within or
nearby this symbol are specifically
prohibited. (The example at left indicates
that disassembly is prohibited.)
The black dot (
indicated action must be performed.
Indications within this symbol are actions
that are specifically instructed to be
performed. (The example at left indicates
that the power plug must be unplugged
from the electrical socket.)
)
) means that the
CAUTION
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk
of causing injury as well as matters for which there
is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage
only if the product is operated incorrectly while
ignoring this indication.
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Safety Precautions
DANGER
Alkaline Batteries
Perform the following steps immediately if
fluid leaking from alkaline batteries ever
gets into your eyes.
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with
water.
2. Contact your physician immediately.
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes
can lead to loss of sight.
WARNING
Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating
Continued use of the product while it is
emitting smoke, a strange odor, or heat
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Take the following steps immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer or local
RadioShack store.
AC Adaptor
● Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the
risk of fire and electric shock. Always
make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
that is specified for this product.
• Use only a power source whose
voltage is within the rating marked on
the AC adaptor.
• Do not overload electrical outlets and
extension cords.
● Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric cord
can damage or break it, creating the risk
of fire and electric shock. Always make
sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Never place heavy objects on the cord
or subject it to heat.
• Never try to modify the cord or subject
it to excessive bending.
• Never twist or stretch the cord.
• Should the electric cord or plug
become damaged, contact your
original retailer or local RadioShack
store.
● Never touch the AC adapter while your
hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
● Use the AC adaptor where it will not be
splashed with water. Water creates the
risk of fire and electric shock.
● Do not place a vase or any other container
filled with liquid on top of the AC
adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire
and electric shock.
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak,
resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to
explode, creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make sure you
observe the following precautions.
• Never try to take batteries apart or allow
them to become shorted.
• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose
of them by incineration.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Make sure the positive (+) and negative
(–) ends of the batteries are facing
correctly.
Do not incinerate the product.
Never throw the product into fire.
Doing so can cause it to explode, creating
the risk of fire and personal injury.
Water and Foreign Matter
Water, other liquids, and foreign matter
(such as pieces of metal) getting into the
product create the risk of fire and electric
shock. Take the following steps
immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer or local
RadioShack store.
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take this product apart or
modify it in any way. Doing so creates the
risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other
personal injury. Leave all internal
inspection, adjustment, and maintenance up
to your original retailer or local RadioShack
store.
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Safety Precautions
Dropping and Impact
Continued use of this product after it has
been damaged by dropping or subjecting it
to strong impact creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Take the following steps
immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer or local
RadioShack store.
Plastic Bags
Never place the plastic bag the product
comes in over your head or in your mouth.
Doing so creates the risk of suffocation.
Particular care concerning this precaution
is required where small children are
present.
Keep off of the product.
Climbing onto the product can cause it to
tip over or become damaged. Particular care
concerning this precaution is required
where small children are present.
Location
Avoid locating the product on an unstable
stand, on an uneven surface, or any other
unstable location. An unstable location can
cause the product to fall over, creating the
risk of personal injury.
CAUTION
AC Adaptor
● Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the
risk of fire and electric shock. Always
make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Do not locate the electric cord near a
stove or other sources of heat.
• Never pull on the cord when
unplugging from the electrical outlet.
Always grasp the AC adaptor when
unplugging.
● Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the
risk of fire and electric shock. Always
make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall
outlet as far as it will go.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
outlet during lightening storms or
before leaving on a trip or other longterm absence.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe
away any dust that is built up in the
area around the prongs of the plug.
Relocating the Product
Before relocating the product, always
unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet
and disconnect all other cables and
connecting cords. Leaving cords connected
creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire,
and electric shock.
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Cleaning
Before cleaning the product, always unplug
the AC adaptor from the wall outlet first.
Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates
the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire,
and electric shock.
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak
resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to
explode, creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make sure you
observe the following precautions.
• Use only batteries that are specified for
use with this product.
• Remove batteries from the product if you
do not plan to use it for a long time.
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Safety Precautions
Connectors
Connect only the specified devices and
equipment to the product’s connectors.
Connection of a non-specified device or
equipment creates the risk of fire and
electric shock.
Location
Avoid the following locations for this
product. Such locations create the risk of
fire and electric shock.
• Areas subject to high humidity or large
amounts of dust.
• In food preparation areas or other areas
subject to oil smoke.
• Near air conditioning equipment, on a
heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in
the sun, or any other area that subjects
the product to high temperatures.
Display Screen
• Never push on the display screen’s LCD
panel or subject it to strong impact. Doing
so can cause the LCD panel’s glass to
crack, creating the risk of personal injury.
• Should the LCD panel ever crack or
break, never touch the liquid inside of
the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause
skin irritation.
• Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside
your mouth, immediately wash out your
mouth with water and contact your
physician.
• Should LCD panel liquid ever get into
your eyes or onto your skin, rinse with
clear water for at least 15 minutes, and
then contact a physician.
Sound Volume
Do not listen to music at very loud volumes
for long periods. Particular care concerning
this precaution is required when using
headphones. High volume settings can
damage your hearing.
• Should you ever feel any symptoms
similar to those described above when
using this product, stop using it
immediately and contact your physician.
Heavy Objects
Never place heavy object on top of the
product.
Doing so can make the product top heavy,
causing the product to tip over or the object
to fall from it, creating the risk of personal
injury.
IMPORTANT!
When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to
one of the alternate power sources whenever you notice
any of the following symptoms.
• Dim power supply indicator
• Instrument does not turn on
• Dim, difficult to read display
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
• Distortion of sound output
• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high
volumes
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volumes
• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume
• Continued sound output even after you release a key
• A totally different tone may sound
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play
• Abnormally low microphone volume
• Distortion of microphone input
• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used
• Sudden power failure when using the microphone
• Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound
• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when
playing from a connected computer
Health Precaution
In extremely rare cases, exposure to strong
sudden light or flashing light can cause
momentary muscle spasms, loss of
consciousness, or other physical problems
with some individuals.
• If you suspect that you might be
susceptible to any condition such as this,
be sure to consult with your physician
before using this product.
• Use this product in an area that is well
illuminated.
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Main Features
❐ 264 tones
A wide selection of tones includes stereo piano and synthesized sounds, drum sets, and much more.
❐ PIANO SONGS button
The touch of a button takes you directly to piano tones and piano lessons.
❐ Advanced 3-Step Lesson System
The 3-Step Lesson System lets you practice at your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you can
trace your progress as you improve.
• 3-Step Lesson System: Use any of the keyboard’s built-in tunes and SMF data from a SmartMedia
keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. First practice the timing of the notes. Next, play along at your own pace.
Soon you will be ready for step three, where you play along at normal speed.
* Note that key lights may be difficult to see under direct sunlight or under other very bright lighting.
• Evaluation System: The keyboard can be configured to rate your performances during Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 lessons by
assigning points. You can even have the keyboard report your points vocally, both part way through and at the end of a lesson.
❐ Sing-along
Simply connect a microphone (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) to the microphone jack and you can sing
along with the keyboard’s built-in tunes and SMF data from a SmartMediaTM card.
❐ 100 built-in tunes, including piano pieces
Built-in tunes are divided into two groups: a SONGS of 65 tunes with Auto Accompaniment, and a PIANO SONGS of 35 piano
tunes. You can simply enjoy listening to the built-in tunes, or eliminate the melody part of a SONGS tunes or either hand part of
a PIANO SONGS tune, and then play along on the keyboard.
TM
card to learn to play as the
❐ 120 rhythms
A selection of rhythms cover rock, pops, jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable.
❐ Auto Accompaniment
Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass, and chord parts play along automatically.
❐ Musical Information System
A big LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever
before.
❐ Song Memory function
With lesson recording you can record as you play along with built-in tunes for later playback.
Performance recording lets you record your performances, including Auto Accompaniment, in real time. When playing back
recorded data, keyboard keys light in time with the melody.
❐ Storing and Playing Back Tune Data You Transferred from Your Computer
You can transfer the SMF data from your computer to the keyboard. Use special software to convert SMF data format and then
transfer it to the keyboard.
❐ SmartMediaTM Card Slot
You can load a card with a standard MIDI file (SMF) and play it back on the keyboard.
❐ VIDEO OUT Jack
Connect the keyboard to a TV equipped with a video input jack and you can view lesson information on your TV screen. You can
also view lyric data for easy reading during sing along.
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Contents
Safety Precautions .................... E-1
Main Features ............................ E-5
Contents..................................... E-6
General Guide............................ E-8
Attaching the Score Stand ..................... E-10
Quick Reference .......................E-11
To play the keyboard .............................. E-11
Power Supply .......................... E-13
Using batteries ....................................... E-13
Using the AC Adaptor ............................. E-14
Auto Power Off ....................................... E-14
Power On Alert ....................................... E-15
Memory Contents ................................... E-15
Practicing on the Piano .......... E-20
Using the PIANO SONGS Button .......... E-20
Playing a Built-in Tune............ E-21
To play back a SONGS tune .................. E-21
To play back a PIANO SONGS tune ...... E-22
Musical Information System ................... E-22
Adjusting the Tempo ............................... E-22
To pause playback ................................. E-23
To fast reverse ....................................... E-23
To fast forward ....................................... E-23
Looping a Musical Phrase ...................... E-23
To change the melody tone .................... E-24
To play all tunes in succession ............... E-24
Advanced 3-Step Lesson ....... E-25
Evaluation Mode .................................... E-26
Connections ............................ E-16
Phones/Output Jack ............................... E-16
USB port ................................................ E-16
Sustain/Assignable Jack ........................ E-16
Microphone Jack .................................... E-17
VIDEO OUT Jack ................................... E-17
Accessories and Options ....................... E-17
Basic Operations..................... E-18
To play the keyboard .............................. E-18
Selecting a Tone ..................................... E-18
Turning the Key Light System
On and Off.............................................. E-19
Using the Lesson Functions and
Evaluation Mode .................................... E-27
Step 1 – Master the timing. .................... E-27
Step 2 – Master the notes. ..................... E-28
Step 3 – Play at normal speed. .............. E-29
Using the Phrase Practice Mode ........... E-29
Voice Fingering Guide............................ E-30
Using the Metronome ............................. E-30
Using a Microphone for
Sing Along ............................... E-31
Auto Accompaniment ............. E-33
Selecting a Rhythm ................................ E-33
Playing a Rhythm ................................... E-34
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Contents
Using Auto Accompaniment ................... E-34
Using an Intro Pattern ............................ E-37
Using a Fill-in Pattern ............................. E-37
Using a Rhythm Variation....................... E-37
Using a Fill-in Pattern with a
Variation Rhythm .................................... E-38
Synchro Starting Accompaniment with
Rhythm Play ........................................... E-38
Finishing with an Ending Pattern ........... E-38
Song Memory Function .......... E-39
Parts and Tracks .................................... E-39
Recording Play Along with a
Built-in Tune ........................................... E-40
Playing Back a Lesson Recording ......... E-41
Recording a Performance ...................... E-41
Playing Back a Performance
Recording ............................................... E-43
Connection to a Computer ..... E-50
Connecting to a Computer ..................... E-50
Expanding the Selections in the
SONGS Tunes ....................................... E-51
General MIDI Tone ................................. E-51
Changing the Settings ............................ E-51
Messages ............................................... E-53
Using a SmartMedia Card....... E-56
Getting Ready ........................................ E-58
Reading a SmartMedia card .................. E-58
SmartMedia Card Error Messages ........ E-60
Troubleshooting ...................... E-62
Specifications .......................... E-64
Care of your keyboard ............ E-66
Overdubbing a Performance
Recording ............................................... E-44
Deleting a Specific Part/Track ................ E-44
Keyboard Settings .................. E-45
Using Layer ............................................ E-45
Using Split .............................................. E-46
Using Layer and Split Together .............. E-47
Transposing the Keyboard ..................... E-47
Using Touch Response .......................... E-48
Adjusting Accompaniment and
Song Volume.......................................... E-49
Tuning the Keyboard .............................. E-49
Appendix .................................... A-1
Tone List / Note Table ............................... A-1
Drum Assignment List .............................. A-6
FINGERED Chord Chart .......................... A-7
Rhythm List .............................................. A-8
Song List .................................................. A-9
MIDI messages that can be sent
and received using the USB port
Company and product names used in this
manual may be registered trademarks of
others.
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General Guide
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General Guide
NOTE
• This keyboard has two PLAY/STOP buttons. In this manual, the PLAY/STOP button that is located under the SING ALONG
button is indicated as <PLAY/STOP>.
1
MIC VOLUME knob
2
KEY CONTROL/TRANSPOSE buttons
3
SING ALONG button
4
<PLAY/STOP> button
5
SONG MEMORY button
6
FUNCTION button
7
DEMO button
8
KEY LIGHT button
9
DATA ACCESS lamp
0
RHYTHM button
A
TONE button
● ADVANCED 3-STEP LESSON SYSTEM
B
PRACTICE PHRASE button
C
SCORING 1 to 3 button
D
STEP 1 to 3 button
E
SPEAK button
F
METRONOME button
G
LEFT button, TRACK 1 button
H
RIGHT button, TRACK 2 button
I
Speaker
J
MIC IN jack
K
RHYTHM list
L
TONE list
M
SONGS/SING ALONG list
N
Display
O
PIANO SONGS list
P
CHORD root names
Q
Percussion instrument list
R
SPLIT button
S
LAYER button
T
Voice 1 to 5 list
U
POWER button
V
Power indicator
W
MAIN VOLUME slider
X
MODE switch
● SONG/PIANO SONGS/RHYTHM CONTROLLER
Y
REPEAT button, INTRO button
Z
REW button, NORMAL/FILL-IN button
[
FF button, VARIATION/FILL-IN button
\
PAUSE button, SYNCHRO/ENDING button
]
PLAY/STOP button, START/STOP button
_
Song/PIANO SONGS controller indicator
a
Rhythm controller indicator
b
SONGS button
c
PIANO SONGS button
d
CARD button
e
TEMPO buttons
Controller Indicators
Song/PIANO SONGS controller indicator
Pressing the SONGS, PIANO SONGS, or SING ALONG button, or pressing the DEMO button to start demo tune play causes the
Song/PIANO SONGS controller indicator to light. This indicates that buttons Y through ] are currently functioning as playback
control buttons.
Rhythm controller indicator
Pressing the RHYTHM button to enter the Rhythm Mode, or pressing the RHYTHM button and then the SONG MEMORY button
to enter the Song Memory mode causes the Rhythm controller indicator to light. This indicates that buttons Y through ] are
currently functioning as rhythm control buttons.
NOTE
• Display examples shown in this Owner’s Manual are intended for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and values that
appear on the display may differ from the examples shown in this Owner’s Manual.
• Viewing a liquid crystal display screen from an angle can change the appearance of display contrast. The display contrast of
this keyboard is set to allow easy viewing for a person seated on a chair in front of the keyboard. Note that display contrast
is fixed, and cannot be adjusted.
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General Guide
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*1 Attaching the Score Stand
Insert both ends of the music stand provided
with the keyboard into the two holes on the
top surface.
*2
f
Number buttons
g
[+]/[–]
buttons
• For input of numbers to
change a displayed number
or setting.
• Negative values cannot be
input using the number
buttons. Use [+] (increase)
and [–] (decrease) instead.
*3
Rear Panel
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i
SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK
j
DC 9V jack
k
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
h
Card slot
l m
l
USB port
m
VIDEO OUT jack
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Quick Reference
SONGS
POWER indicator
POWER
This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation
using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature.
MODE
PLAY/STOP
To play the keyboard
1
Press the POWER button to turn on power.
• This causes the power indicator to light.
Lit
2
Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.
PIANO SONGS
Number buttons
STEP2
STEP1
4
Find the tune you want to play in the SONGS/SING
ALONG List, and then use the number buttons to
input its two-digit number.
• See page A-9 for the SONGS/Sing Along List.
Example: To select “58 ALOHA OE”, input 5 and then
8.
AlohaOe
5
Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button.
• The keyboard sounds a count beat and waits for you
to play something on the keyboard. The keys that you
need to press first flash.
6
Play the melody along with the selected tune’s
accompaniment.
• Play in accordance with the fingerings, notes, and
dynamic marks that appear on the display.
FingeringNote pitch
3
Press the SONGS button.
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AlohaOe
Indicator appears
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Quick Reference
If you selected lesson Step 1
• Play the notes on the keyboard.
• Accompaniment (left-hand part) plays in time with
the notes.
• With Step 1, the correct melody note is played no
matter which keyboard key you press.
If you selected lesson Step 2
• Play the correct notes on the keyboard.
• Press the keyboard key that lights. Note that with a
Piano Bank tune, the keyboard key light turns off as
soon as you press the key.
• The keyboard key for the next note you will need to
play flashes.
• Accompaniment (left-hand part) plays in time with
the notes, as long as you press the correct keyboard
keys.
7
To stop play at any time, press the PLAY/STOP
button.
To play an Etude or Concert Piece tune
1
When you get to step 3 of the above procedure,
press the PIANO SONGS button in place of the
SONGS button.
Indicator appears
2
Find the tune you want to play in the PIANO
SONGS List, and then use the number buttons to
input its two-digit number.
• See page A-9 for the PIANO SONGS List.
3
Next, continue from step 5 of the above procedure.
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Power Supply
This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard
household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by
batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off
whenever you are not using it.
Using batteries
Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading
or replacing batteries.
To load batteries
1
Remove the battery compartment cover.
2
Load 6 AA-size batteries into the battery
compartment.
• Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends
are facing correctly.
3
Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover
into the holes provided and close the cover.
NOTE
• The keyboard may not function correctly if you load or
replace batteries with power turned on. If this happens,
turning the keyboard off and then back on again should
return functions back to normal.
Important Battery Information
■
The following shows the approximate battery life.
Alkaline batteries .................................... 2.5 hours
The above value is standard battery life at normal
temperature, with the keyboard volume at medium
setting. Temperature extremes or playing at very loud
volume settings can shorten battery life.
■
Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power.
Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever any of
the following occurs.
• Dim power supply indicator
• Instrument does not turn on
• Dim, difficult to read display
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
• Distortion of sound output
• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high
volumes
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volumes
• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume
• Continued sound output even after you release a key
• A totally different tone may sound
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play
• Abnormally low microphone volume
• Distortion of microphone input
• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used
• Sudden power failure when using the microphone
• Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound
• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when
playing from a connected computer
WARNING
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in
damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of
fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the
following precautions.
• Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to
become shorted.
• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by
incineration.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of
the batteries are facing correctly.
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CAUTION
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in
damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of
fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the
following precautions.
• Use only batteries that are specified for use with this
product.
• Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan
to use it for a long time.
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Power Supply
Using the AC Adaptor
To power the keyboard from an AC outlet, you need an AC
adaptor and a size M Adaptaplug
available at your local RadioShack store or online
www.RadioShack.com).
CAUTION
You must use a class 2 AC power source that supplies 9 V
DC and delivers at least 800 mA. Its center tip must be set to
negative and its plug must fit the keyboard’s DC 9 V jack.
Using an adaptor that does not meet these specifications
could damage the keyboard or the adaptor.
[Rear Panel]
DC 9V jack
Also note the following important warnings and precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
WARNING
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Always make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified
for this product.
• Use only a power source whose voltage is within the
rating marked on the AC adaptor.
• Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords.
TM
(neither supplied,
AC adaptor
AC outlet
CAUTION
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Always make sure you observe the following
precautions.
• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other
sources of heat.
• Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the
electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when
unplugging.
• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it
will go.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during
lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other
long-term absence.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the
wall outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in
the area around the prongs of the plug.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure that the keyboard is turned off before
connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Using the AC adaptor for a long time can cause it to
become warm to the touch. This is normal and does not
indicate malfunction.
Auto Power Off
When you are using battery power, keyboard power turns
off automatically whenever you leave it on without
performing any operation for about 6 minutes. When this
happens, press the POWER button to turn power back on.
NOTE
• Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when
you are using the AC adaptor to power the keyboard.
• Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to
heat.
• Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive
bending.
• Never twist or stretch the cord.
• Should the electric cord or plug become damaged,
contact your local RadioShack store.
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with
water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Do not place a vase or any other container filled with
liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk
of fire and electric shock.
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To disable Auto Power Off
Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard
to disable Auto Power Off.
NOTE
• When this function is turned off, the keyboard does not
turn off automatically no matter how long it is left with
no operation being performed.
• Auto Power Off is enabled again when you manually
turn off power and then turn it back on again.
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Power On Alert
Keyboard keys light to alert you if you leave power on and
do not perform any operation for about 6 minutes. Note that
keys light only, and no sound is produced. When this
happens, press any button or keyboard key to clear the power
on alert.
NOTE
• Power on alert operates only when you are powering
the keyboard using the AC adaptor. It does not operate
when you are using batteries.
To turn off power on alert
1
Press the FUNCTION button a number of times until
“DEMO 2” appears on the display.
2
Use the [+] and [–] buttons to change the setting to
“oFF”.
3
Press the FUNCTION button to clear the setting
screen from the display.
Power Supply
Memory Contents
Even when the keyboard is turned off, song memory contents
are retained as long as power is being supplied to the
keyboard.
Unplugging the AC adaptor when batteries are not loaded
or when batteries are dead cuts off the power supply. This
causes all keyboard settings to be initialized to the initial
factory defaults, and clears all data stored in memory.
Power Requirements
Note the following precautions whenever you want to ensure
that current keyboard settings and memory contents are not
lost.
• Make sure the keyboard is being supplied power through
the AC adaptor before replacing its batteries.
• Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that fresh
batteries are loaded in the keyboard.
Make sure that keyboard power is turned off before replacing
batteries or unplugging the AC adaptor.
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Connections
j
Phones/Output Jack
PREPARATION
• Before connecting headphones or other external
equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings
of the keyboard and the connected equipment. You can
then adjust volume to the desired level after connections
are complete.
[Rear Panel]
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
3
Keyboard amp,
guitar amp, etc.
Audio connection
Stereo standard plug
White
2
LEFT
AUX IN or similar terminal
of audio amplifier
Connecting Headphones (Figure 1)
Connecting headphones cuts off output from the keyboard’s
built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without
disturbing anyone.
Audio Equipment (Figure 2)
Connect the keyboard to a audio equipment using a
commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug
on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. Note that
the standard plug you connect to the keyboard must be a
stereo plug, otherwise you will be able to output only one of
stereo channels. In this configuration, you normally set the
input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually
marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from
the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that
comes with your audio equipment for full details.
Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3)
Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the
keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier.
NOTE
• Be sure to use a connecting cord that has a stereo
standard plug on the end you connect to the keyboard,
and a connector that provides dual channel (left and
right) input to the amplifier to which you are connecting.
The wrong type of connector at either end can cause
one of the stereo channels to be lost.
When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the
volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make
output volume adjustments using the amplifier’s controls.
RIGHT
Red
1
PIN plug
Connection Example
To keyboard’s
PHONES/OUTPUT
ack
Stereo standard plug
PIN plug (red)
PIN plug (white)
PIN jack
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
Standard plug
Keyboard or
guitar amp
USB port
You can also connect the keyboard to a computer. See
“Connecting to a Computer” on page E-50 for details.
Sustain/Assignable Jack
You can connect an optional sustain pedal, available at
RadioShack website (www.RadioShack.com) or call 1-800-The
Shack (843-7422), to the SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE jack to
enable the capabilities described below.
For details on how to select the pedal function you want, see
“SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK (Default: SUS)” on page E-
53.
SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK
Sustain Pedal
• With piano tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to
linger, much like a piano’s damper pedal.
• With organ tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to
continue to sound until the pedal is released.
Sostenuto Pedal
• As with the sustain pedal function described above,
depressing the sostenuto pedal causes notes to be sustained.
• This difference between a sostenuto pedal and sustain pedal
is the timing. With a sostenuto pedal, you press the keys
and then depress the pedal before you release the keys.
• Only the notes that are sounding when the pedal is
depressed are sustained.
Soft Pedal
Depressing the pedal softens the sound of the notes being
played.
Rhythm Start/Stop Pedal
In this case, the pedal performs the same functions as the
START/STOP button.
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Connections
Microphone Jack
You can connect a microphone (not supplied, available at your
local RadioShack store) to the microphone jack and sing along
with notes played on the keyboard. For details, see “Using a
Microphone for Sing Along” on page E-31.
VIDEO OUT Jack
You con connect the keyboard to a TV equipped with a video
input jack, and view lessons*1 and song lyrics*2 on the TV
screen.
*1: Lessons using built-in tunes or SMF data
*2: Built-in tunes with lyric data or commercially available
SMF data with lyric data
Connecting to a TV
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure that both the keyboard and the TV are turned
off before connecting them.
• Placing the keyboard on top of or too close to the TV
can cause problems with the colors that appear on the
TV screen. Keep the keyboard away from the TV.
Use the bundled video cable to connect the keyboard to a TV
as shown below.
• Turn on the TV and perform the required operation to select
its video input terminal.
• Turn on the keyboard.
IMPORTANT!
• See the user documentation that comes with your TV
for information about how to configure the required
settings.
• The supported color system by this keyboard is NTSC.
Images will not appear correctly on the TV screen if its color
system does not match the color system of the keyboard.
Make sure you check with your retailer before purchasing
the keyboard outside of the area where you will normally
use it.
Accessories and Options
Use only the accessories and options specified for this
keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of
fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.
[Rear Panel]
VIDEO OUT jack
Turn on the TV and
select its video input
terminal.
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Bundled video cable
TV / VIDEO
(Example)
To video
input terminal
TV with video input terminal
Video input port
(Yellow)
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Basic Operations
KEY LIGHT
POWER
MAIN VOLUME
This section provides information on performing basic
keyboard operations.
MODE
To play the keyboard
1
Press the POWER button to turn the keyboard on.
2
Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.
3
Use the MAIN VOLUME slider to set the volume
to a relatively low level.
4
Play something on the keyboard.
TONE
Number buttons
[+] / [–]
2
Press the TONE button.
Indicator appears
3
Use the number buttons to input the three-digit tone
number of the tone you want to select.
Example: To select “049 ACOUSTIC BASS”, input 0, 4
and then 9.
Selecting a Tone
This keyboard comes with 264 built-in tones. Use the
following procedure to select the tone you want.
To select a tone
1
Find the tone you want to use in the TONE List and
note its tone number.
• Not all of the available tones are shown on the tone
list printed on the keyboard console. For a complete
list, see the “Tone List” on page A-1.
• If the keyboard is connected to a TV, the tone list
appears on the TV screen. For information about
connecting to a TV, see “VIDEO OUT Jack” on page
E-17.
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NOTE
• Always input all three digits for the tone number,
including leading zeros (if any). If you input one or two
digits and stop, the display will automatically clear your
input after a few seconds.
• You can also increment the displayed tone number by
pressing [+] and decrement it by pressing [–].
• When one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers
256 through 263), each keyboard key is assigned a
different percussion sound. See page A-6 for details.
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Basic Operations
Polyphony
The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes
you can play at the same time. The keyboard has 32-note
polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the
rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played
by the keyboard. This means that when a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is being played by the keyboard, the
number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is
reduced. Also note that some of the tones offer only 16-note
polyphony.
• When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the
number of sounds simultaneously played is reduced.
Digital Sampling
A number of the tones that are available with this keyboard
have been recorded and processed using a technique called
digital sampling. To ensure a high level of tonal quality,
samples are taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and then
combined to provide you with sounds that are amazingly
close to the originals. You may notice very slight differences
in volume or sound quality for some tones when you play
them at different positions on the keyboard. This is an
unavoidable result of multiple sampling, and it is not a sign
of malfunction.
Turning the Key Light System On
and Off
Use the following procedure when you want to turn the key
light system on or off.
To turn the key light system on and off
1
Press the KEY LIGHT button to toggle the key light
system on and off.
• The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key
light system is turned off.
NOTE
• The key light system is turned on automatically whenever
you turn on keyboard power.
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Practicing on the Piano
PLAY/STOP
Using the PIANO SONGS Button
Pressing the PIANO SONGS button provides instant access
to piano tones and piano tune selection.
Initial PIANO SONGS Setting
Tone: 000 Stereo Piano
To use the PIANO SONGS
1
Press the PIANO SONGS button.
PIANO SONGS
Indicator appears
2
Now try playing something on the keyboard.
• The notes you play sound with a piano tone.
3
If you want to playback the built-in tune, press the
PLAY/STOP button.
• This causes the currently selected tune to play in an
endless loop.
• To stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button again.
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Playing a Built-in Tune
SONGSDEMOREW
PIANO SONGSREPEAT
Number buttons
[+] / [–]
FF
Your keyboard comes with a total of built-in 100 tunes. You
can play back built-in tunes for your own listening pleasure,
or you can use them for practice and even sing-along. Builtin tunes are divided between the two groups described below.
• SONGS/Sing Along Group: 65 tunes for one-hand play
The tunes in this group are Auto Accompaniment tunes. If
you connect a microphone to the keyboard and enter the
Sing Along Mode*, you can sing along with the built-in
tune.
* The Sing Along Mode reduces the volume of the melody
part of the built-in tunes and changes the tone selection
to one that makes it easier for a vocalist to follow.
• PIANO SONGS Group: 35 tunes for two-hand play
The piano tunes in this group are subdivided between 10
etudes and 25 concert pieces.
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To play back a SONGS tune
PREPARATION
• Adjust the main volume (page E-18).
1
Find the tune you want to play in the SONGS/SING
ALONG List, and note its number.
• See page A-9 for the SONGS/Sing Along List.
TEMPO
3
Use the number buttons to input the tune’s twodigit number.
Example: To select “58 ALOHA OE”, input 5 and then 8.
Song number Song name
AlohaOe
NOTE
• Tune Number 00 is the initial default SONGS tune setting
whenever you turn on keyboard power.
• You can also increment the displayed tune number by
pressing [+] and decrement is by pressing [–].
4
Press the PLAY/STOP button to start play of the tune.
Staff display
AlohaOe
2
Press the SONGS button to enter the SONGS Mode.
Indicator appears
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Chord name
5
Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop playback of
the SONGS tune.
• The tune you select continues to play until you stop
it.
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Playing a Built-in Tune
To play back a PIANO SONGS tune
1
Find the tune you want to play in the PIANO
SONGS List, and note its number.
• See page A-9 for the PIANO SONGS List.
2
Press the PIANO SONGS button to specify the
PIANO SONGS group.
Indicator appears
NOTE
• Pressing the PIANO SONGS button changes the tone
to stereo piano (Tone Number 000).
3
Use the number buttons to input the two-digit tune
number you looked up in step 1.
Example: To select tune number 07 (Ode To Joy), input
0 and then 7.
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Musical Information System
When the keyboard is playing one of its built-in tunes, the
display shows a variety of information about the tune.
Example: Display during SONGS play
Staff display
AlohaOe
Chord name
NOTE
• Chord names are not displayed for PIANO SONGS
tunes.
Adjusting the Tempo
The tempo (beats per minute) can be set to a value in the
range of 30 to 255. The tempo value you set is used for
SONGS, PIANO SONGS, sing along, 3-step lesson, and Auto
Accompaniment chord play, as well as playback from Song
Memory, SmartMedia card, and metronome operation.
Fingering
NOTE
• Tune Number 00 is the initial default PIANO SONGS
tune setting whenever you turn on keyboard power.
• You can also change the displayed tune number using
the [+] and [–] buttons.
4
Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback.
5
To stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button.
• The tune you select continues to play until you stop
it.
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To set the tempo
1
Use the TEMPO buttons to set the tempo.
: Increases the tempo value.
: Decreases the tempo value.
Flash
Tempo value
NOTE
• While the tempo value is flashing, you can also use the
number buttons or [+] and [–] to input a three-digit value.
Note that you must input leading zeros, so 90 is input
as 090.
• Pressing both the and TEMPO buttons at the same
time automatically returns the currently selected rhythm
to its default tempo.
• PIANO SONGS tunes have tempo changes part way
through in order to produce specific musical effects. Note
that the tempo setting automatically returns to the default
whenever a tempo change occurs within one of these
tunes.
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