Radio Shack MD-982 User Manual

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Two Power Options
internal batteries (not supplied) or standard AC power (with an optional adapter), so you can make music almost anywhere (see “Conne cti ng Pow er” on Page2).
100 Auto-Rhythms
steady beat for many styles of music, from rhumba to rock (see “Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms” on Page 7).
— let you power the keyboard from
100 Tones
— provide a
keyboard to sound like a nythi ng from a harpsichord to a honky­tonk piano (see “Using the Preset Tones” on Page 6).
— let you set your
OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
12-Note Polyphonic Sound
— lets you play and hear up to 12 notes at the same time, so you can play or create almost any type of music.
100 Prerecorded Tunes
— let you he ar a sam pl e o f what you and your keyboard can do. You can play the tunes either one at a time or consecutively, and you can turn off the melody or accompaniment portion so you can play along with the tunes (see “Playing the Prerecorded Tunes” on Page 5).
Middle “C”
Large Music Information Display
— shows you a staff with
the notes and chords as you play them, along with the
61 Full-Sized Keys
— provide the feel of a fine musical instrument.
fingering, current tone, rhythm, volume, melody, and tempo. The display also shows a metronome icon to indicate the beat.
This Owner’s Manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music. Your keyboard includes a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) feature, which lets you connect it to other MIDI-equipped musical
instruments or devices — even your personal computer. The keyboard conforms to most, but not all, General MIDI specifications. Because of this, you might experience some incompatibility when using the keyboard with another General MIDI device. See “Using MIDI” on Page 10.
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Connecting Power ..................... .... .... .... ...... 2
Installing Batteries .................................... 2
Using AC Power ....................................... 2
Connecting Headphones ............................. 2
Listening Safely ........................................ 2
Connecting an External Amplifier ................ 3
Using the Sheet Music Stand ...................... 3
A Quick Look at Your Keyboard .................. 4
Basic Operation ........................................... 5
Playing the Prerecorded Tunes ................... 5
Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune ............ 5
Playing Along with a
Prerecorded Tune .................................... 6
Turning Applause Off/On .......................... 6
Consecutively Playing Back
the Tunes ................................................. 6
Using the Preset Tones ............................... 6
Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone .............. 6
Layered Tones ......................................... 6
Keyboard Split Tones ............................... 7
Percussion Sounds .................................. 7
Using the Pre se t Au to-Rhythm s .................. 7
Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm .......... 7
Using SYNCHRO ..................................... 7
Using FILL-IN ........................................... 7
Using Auto Accompaniment ........................ 8
Adjusting the
Accompaniment Volume .......................... 8
Concert Chord .......................................... 8
Standard Fingering .................................. 9
Using the Chord Book ................................. 9
Special Fe a tu res .............. ......................... 10
Changing Keys ....................................... 10
Tuning the Keyboard .............................. 10
Using a Sustain Pedal ............................ 10
Using MIDI ................................................ 10
About MIDI ............................................. 10
Making the MIDI Connections ................ 10
MIDI Data ............................................... 10
Changing MIDI Settings ......................... 11
Notes About the
MIDI Implementation Chart .................... 11
Troubleshooting ........................................ 12
Care ........ .. .................................... ............ 12
Service and Repair .................................... 12
Standard Fingering Chord Charts ............. 13
Note Table ................................................. 15
MIDI Implementation Chart ....................... 17
Specificat i o n s .............................. .............. 18
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Adaptaplug, RadioShack, and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
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The FCC Wants You to Know
The FCC Wants You to Know
If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information.
— Warning # — Important
.... — Caution
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— Note
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Installing Batteries
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the keyboard with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Using AC Power
!
center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the keyboard's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the keyboard or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the keyboard before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the keyboard.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li mi ts f or a C l as s B di gi tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
. These limits are designed to provide
Rules
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a re si dential installation . T his equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, ma y cause harmful inte rference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o ff and o n, the us er is
FCC
encouraged to try to c orrec t the in terfe renc e by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equi pment int o an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your keyboard.
You must use shielded interfac e cable s with this equipment.
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You can power your keyboa rd usin g intern al batteries or standard AC power with an optional AC adapter.
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Your keyboard can use 6 AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best per­formance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
1. Make sure
2. While pressing the tab on the battery compartment cover on the bottom o f the keyboard, pull up the c over to re move it.
3. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
4. Replace the cover.
When the keyboard stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
POWER/MODE
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is set to
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OFF
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You can power the keyboard using a 9V, 800 mA AC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store or online at Connecting an AC adapter automatically disconnects any internal batteries.
1. Make sure
.
2. Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to
9V
.
3. Insert the Adaptaplug adapter into the adapter’s cord so it reads – TIP.
4. Connect the AC ada pter’s barrel plug to
DC 9V
on the back of the keyboard.
5. Plug the AC adapter’s other end into a standard AC outlet.
Always disconnect th e AC adapter when you finish using the keyboard.
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To listen to your keyboard without disturb ing others, you can connect an optional pair of stereo headphone s with a plug. RadioShack sells a wide selection of headphones. Insert the headphones’ plug
PHONES/OUTPUT
into keyboard. Connecting headphones disconnects the keyboard’s built-in speakers.
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/4-inch (6.35 mm)
on the back of the
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To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume 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 damag e your hearing.
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POWER/MODE
is set to
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.
OFF
.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
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To amplify your keyboard’s sound, you can connect it to an optional external amplifier using an audio cable with a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) plug (not supplied). To connect an external amplifier to your keyboard, insert the cable’s plug into
PHONES/OUTPUT
on
the back of the keyboard, then connect the other end of the cabl e to the ampl ifier’s in put jack(s) (such as AUX IN or TAPE IN). RadioShack sells a full line of amplifiers, speakers, and cables.
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Connecting an External AmplifierConnecting an External Amplifier
To easily view sheet music while playing your keyboard, insert the supplied sheet music stand into the holes on the top back panel.
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(Back of Keyboard)
MIDI In/Out Jacks
let you connect the keyboard to another MIDI-equipped device. To connect a MIDI device to your keyboard, see “Making the MIDI
A Quick Look at Your Keyboard
Connections” on Page 10.
Chord Book
and which fingers to use to form a chord, as well as a chord’s name (see “Using the Chord Book” on Page 9).
Transpose Function
the music, even whi le you are pla ying (see “Chan ging Ke ys” on Page 10).
Tune Control
you can play in tune with other instruments (see “Tuning the Keyboard” on Page 10).
— lets you easily see which keys to press
— lets you adjust the pitch of your keyboard so
Sustain Jack
lets you connect a sustain pedal (not supplied) to the keyboard so you can sustain your keyboard’s sound (see “Using a Sustain Pedal” on Page 10).
— lets you instantly change the key of
Headphones/ Output Jack
lets you connect headphones so you can play without disturbing others, or an external amplifier so you can play for a crowd (neither supplied).
Numeric Keypad
rhythm, to adjust the accompaniment volume, and to change the key and pitch.
—makes it easy to enter the name of a chord, so ng, tone, and
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Tempo Control
or slow down the tempo of any selected music pattern.
— lets you speed up
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Basic Operation
• The keyboard automatically selects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00) when you turn the power on. To select a different tone, see “Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone” on Page 6.
• To select an auto-rhythm, see “Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms” on Page 7.
• To play auto accompaniment, see “Using Auto Accompaniment” on Page 8.
• The keyboard’s volume ranges from 0 (no sound) to 9 (maximum). Each time you turn on the keyboard, the volume is set to 7.
• To quickly change the volume setting, hold down MAIN VOLUME
or ▼.
• To quickly return to the default volume setting of 7, press both MAIN VOLUME buttons at the same time.
• The volume level differs depending on the tone, accompaniment, or song you selected.
Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune
• The keyboard always selects the tune “A Whole New World” (No. 00) the first time you press SONG after turning the power on.
• Precede a single-digit number with a 0. For example, to select 07 (“O Christmas Tree”), press 0 7.
• If you enter an incorrect first digit, press SONG to clear your entry, then enter the correct digit.
• Each tune plays a different preset tone for the melody, but you can change to another tone even while the tune is playing. Follow the steps under “Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone” on Page 6 to select a different tone.
• To quickly slow down or speed up the tempo, hold down TEMPO
or ▲.
• To reset the tempo to its default (original) speed, press TEMPO ▲ and ▼ at the same time.
• Tunes 80 to 99 are arranged so the tempo changes during play. However, if you select a tempo other than the default tempo, those tunes play in the newest tempo.
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1. To turn on the keyboard, set
MODE
indicator lights.
NORMAL.
to
The POWER/MODE
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POWER/
4. To turn off the keyboard, set
MODE
OFF
to
. The POWER/MODE
indicator turns off.
POWER/
2. To hear a sample of the keyboard’s many sounds, play a prerecorded tune (see “Playing the Prerecorded Tunes”). To make your own music, simply begin playing the keyboard.
3. Repeatedly pres s
to increase or decrease the volume.
MAIN VOLUME
▲ or
The current setting appears.
If you use batteries to power the keyboard, it automatically turns itself off after about 6 minutes if you do not press a key. To turn on the keyboard again, set
NORMAL
. To cancel auto power off, turn on the keyboard while holding down next time you turn the keyboard off, then back on again, it automa tically tu rns off after about 6 minutes.
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You can sit back and listen to the 100 tunes that come prerecorded in the keyboard, or you can turn off a tune’s melody or
The demo tu ne number appears here.
accompan iment and play along on the keyboard.
The treble and ba ss c lefs s how th e notes as they play.
POWER/MODE
TONE
to
. The
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1. Press
2. Choose a tune from the 100 SONGS
3. Press
SONG
to SONG and the num ber o f the c urrent tune appears.
list and enter i ts two-digit number on t he keypad.
Or, you can press next higher or lower numbered tune.
PLAY/PAUSE
tune. You can change the tune by repeating
Step 2 even while a tune is playi ng. The new tune immediately begins to play.
As a tune plays, the display shows:
• a “score” revealing the notes that are playing (righ t side of the display)
• a “keyboard” to show you the fingering and which keys are pressed (bottom of the display)
The keyboard at the bottom of the display shows the location of the keys being pressed.
. An indicator appears next
±
±
– or +
to move to the
to start playing the
• a “metronome” to show you the selected tempo — the metro­nome’s bar swings along with the tempo you selected, and the black dots above the metronome show the beat count in the measure
• the chord name (except for tunes 80 to 99, center right of the display)
• “hands” that show the fingering to play the tune and chords
4. Use
MAIN VOLUME
to adjust the overall
volume as desired. To adjust only the accompaniment
volume (except tunes 80 to 99), press
ACCOMP VOLUME
then enter the
desired volume level using the number
&&&&
keys (between
////
and
) or press + or –
within 5 seconds.
5. To move to a particular section of a
REW
tune, hold down
or FF during play. When you think you have reached the section you want, release
REW
or FF to
resume normal play.
6. To change the tempo, press
. The current tempo setting
or appears.
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TEMPO
Basic Operation
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Playing Along with a Prerecorded Tune
• You can find the scores for most of the prerecorded tunes in the
Prerecorded Tunes
keyboard.
• Tunes 80 to 99 are solo tunes. You can turn off either the right-hand or left-hand portion, but not both.
• If you select tunes 00 through 79 and turn off both the melody and accompaniment, the keyboard plays an obligato accompaniment (a simple background accompaniment).
• You can turn the melody on or off by repeating Step 2 even while the current tune is playing.
Play Guide for the
, supplied with your
Using the Preset Tones
• The keyboard has 12-note (maximum) polyphonic sound. This means that you can play up to 12 different notes at the same time with most of the keyboard’s preset tones. Some tones are only capable of 6­note polyphony.
• Most tones on this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique
digital sampling
called level of tonal quality, samples are taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and are then combined to sound amazingly close to the originals. You might 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 is not a malfunction.
• Some sound effect tones, such as PERCUSSION (No. 99), do not follow the musical scale when played, but change effect as you play them in different octaves on the keyboard.
. To ensure a high
Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone
• Precede a single-digit number with a 0. For example, to select ELEC PIANO 1 (No. 04), press 0 4.
• If you enter an incorrect first digit, press
Using the Preset Tones
TONE to clear your entry, then enter the correct digit.
7. To temporarily stop playing the tune,
PLAY/PAUSE
press tune completely, press
again. To stop the
STOP
.
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Follow these steps to ha ve the keyboa rd n ot play the melody or accompaniment of a prerecorded tune, so you can play it ins tead!
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1. Select and enter the tune you want to play.
2. Press ody.
ON/OFF RIGHT
HHHH
disappears from the “hands,”
to turn off the mel-
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When you turn off either the melody or accompaniment and then play a tune, applause automa ticall y sou nds at t he end o f the tune. To turn off the applause, hold down
ON/OFF RIGHT
applause on again, press the same buttons.
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indicating that the keyboard is not play­ing the right-hand portion of the music.
Or, press accompaniment.
ON/OFF LEFT
BBBB
disappears from the
to turn off the
“hands.”
3. Press
PLAY/PAUSE
to start play.
4. Adjust the tempo and volume as desired.
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Normally, the tune you selected plays continuously until you press all 100 prerecorded tunes consecutively, press either
PLAY/PAUSE
in sequence starting with Tune 00. To stop consecutive playback, press
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Your keyboard can simulate 100 different musical instr uments or sound effects. The TONES list on the keyboard’s top panel shows the name and two-digit number for each 100 preset tone.
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1. Press
2. To play a different tone, c hoose a pr eset
3. Play the keyboard to hear the selected
4. To select a different tone, repeat Steps
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60 SYN-LEAD 1 61 SYN-LEAD 2 62 SYN-LEAD 3 63 SYN-CALLIOPE 64 SYN-PAD 1 65 SYN-PAD 2 66 SYN-PAD 3 67 GLASS HMCA 68 COUNTRY FARM
TONE
. An indicator appears next to TONE and the current tone’ s num ber appears.
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tone from the 100 T ONES l ist and en ter its two-digit number on the keypad. As you press the keys, the selected digits appear.
+
Or, you can use
or – to move to the
next higher or lower numbered tone.
tone and adjust
MAIN VOLUME
to the
desired level.
1 and 2.
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The preset tones numbered 80 throu gh 89 on your keybo ard let you automatically play two different layered tones at the same time when you press on e key . Fo r ex am pl e, ST R PNO (No. 80) plays string and piano tones when you press a key.
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5. Play along with the tune on the keyboard.
6. To temporarily stop playing the tune,
PLAY/PAUSE
press tune completely, press
STOP
and press either
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STOP
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. To play
TONE
. The keyboard plays the tunes
RHYTHM
or
, then press
STOP
or
.
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Percussion Sounds
When you select the Fingered or Concert Chord mode, the keys in the lower 1
1
/2 octaves become the accompaniment keys and do not produce percussion sounds. See “Using Auto Accompaniment” on Page 8.
Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm
• The keyboard automatically selects the
rhythm Club Pop (No. 00) when you turn the power on.
• Precede a single-digit number with an 0.
For example, to select POP BALLAD (No.
05), press 0 5.
• If you incorrectly enter the first digit of the
rhythm, press RHYTHM to clear the entry and return to the last selected auto-rhythm.
• You can adjust the tempo to play an auto-
rhythm from 20 to 255 beats per minute.
• To quickly slow down or speed up the
tempo, hold down TEMPO
or▼.
• To reset the tempo to its default (original)
speed, press TEMPO
and at the
same time.
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The preset tones numbered 90 through 96 on your keyboard let you automatically play two different musical instruments or sound effects independently on opposite sides of the keyboard.
The instrument l isted fir st in the tone’s name plays on the left half of the keyboard (below middle C). The instrument listed next plays on the right half of the keyboard (above middle C). For example, BS/PNO (No. 90) plays a bass tone on the left half of the keyboard and a piano tone on the right.
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PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you pl ay the 3 9 different percussion sounds shown here. The symbol for each sound appears above the corresponding key on the keyboard.
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Your keyboard has 100 preset aut o-rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music. The name and two-digit number of each preset auto-rhythm is listed on the keyboard’s top panel.
You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the keyboard in any of the following ways:
• Select and play a rhythm (see “Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm”)
• Synchronize the start of a rhythm with your music (see “Using SYNCHRO”)
• Briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm (see “Using FILL-IN”)
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1. Press
2. To select a different rhythm, choose an
RHYTHM
. An indicator appe ars t o the right of RHYTHM and t he number of the current auto-rhythm appears.
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auto-rhythm from the 100 RHYTHMS list and enter i ts two-digit number on t he
+
keypad. Or, repeatedly press
or – to move to the next higher or lower numbered rhythm.
5. To change the auto-rhythm speed,
TEMPO
press
▼ or ▲. The current
tempo setting appears.
6. Play the keyboard along with the auto­rhythm.
7. To select a different rhythm, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
8. To stop the auto-rhythm, press
STOP
again.
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This feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music.
After you select and enter an auto-rhythm,
SYNCHRO/FILL-IN
press metronome flash to show the keyboard is in standby mode.
Begin playing the keyboard. The keyboard automatically begins to play the rhythm when you press any key within the first 11/2 octaves of the lower end of the keyboard (the first 18 keys from the left side of the keyboard).
START/
. The bars of the
3. Press auto-rhythm.
4. Adjust
VOLUME
“Adjusting the Accompani ment V olume” on Page 8).
START/STOP
MAIN VOLUME
to start the s ele cte d
and
to the desired level (see
ACCOMP
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This feature lets you insert a short (1- to 2­measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm.
Press and release
SYNCHRO/FILL-IN
the auto-rhythm is playing. The keyboard inserts a 1- to 2-measure vari ati on, then the
while
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Using Auto Accompaniment
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Using Auto Accompaniment
• You can use the keyboard’s rhythm controls (FILL-IN and SYNCHRO) with both types of auto accompaniment.
• After you press the auto accompaniment keys, the keyboard plays the same chord until you press other keys to play a different chord or press START/STOP.
Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume
You can adjust the accompaniment volume separately for your keyboard play and prerecorded tune playback.
Concert Chord
You can press any labeled note(s) to the right of the lowest note in the chord to produce a minor, a dominant seventh, or minor seventh chord.
original rhythm auto matically resumes a t the end of the current measure.
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The 18 keys on the left side of the keyboard with note labels above them are called accompaniment ke ys .
Accompaniment
Keyboard
Melody
Keyboard
You can set the keyboard to play two different types of auto ac companime nt using the accompaniment keys.
Concert Chord
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— lets you play chords on the accompaniment keys using chord formations of one to four notes. The number of keys you press determines the type of chord that plays (see “Concert Chord”).
Standard Fingering
— lets you play chords on the accompaniment keys using standard chord formations of three or four notes (see “Standard Fingering” on Page 9).
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The keyboard lets you adjust the volume of your accompaniment separately from the overall volume of the keyboard.
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The concert chord method lets beginning keyboard players eas ily sele ct and play a chord.
The number of accompaniment keys you press determines the type of chord that plays. This chart shows the chord type that plays when you press one, two, three, or four accompaniment keys at the same time.
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Major
Minor (m)
Dominant Seventh (7)
Minor Seventh (m7)
1. Press
ACCOMP VOLUME
. The current
accompaniment vo lume setting appears
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2. Within 5 seconds, enter a number from
0
(no sound) to
9
(loudest) on the keypad. The number appears as you press the key.
Or, press
or + to select the ne xt lowes t or highest accompaniment volume setting.
To reset the accompaniment volume to its
default value of 7, press
±
time.
and + at the same
The lowest note you play determ ines the key of the chord. For exam ple , if the lowest note is C, the keyboard plays a C chord.
1. Set
POWER/MODE
CONCERT CHORD
to
±
2. Enter a two-digit auto-rhythm number.
3. To start the auto-rhythm before the auto accompaniment, press
START/STOP.
Or, to synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accompaniment, press
IN
.
SYNCHRO/FILL-
4. Begin the accompaniment at the desired interval by pressing the desired accompanime nt key(s).
To play a melody along with the accompaniment, press any key(s) to the right of the accompaniment keys.
5. Adjust the tempo,
ACCOMP VOLUME
MAIN VOLUME,
to the desired levels.
and
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 the auto-rhythm, press
START/STOP
.
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Standard Fingering
• You do not have to press the key marked with parentheses on the keyboard in the chart to produce a 7, m7, M7, mM7, add9, or madd9 chord.
• Although the chart shows only one possible fingering position for each chord, it is possible to play a chord using several different positions. For example, the following three positions produce the same C chord.
• When you play an aug, 7
5
, or dim7 chord, the lowest note you play determines the root of the chord. Be sure that your fingering correctly defines the root you want.
• See “Standard Fingering Chord Charts” on Page 13 for all the chords you can play on your keyboard using standard fingering accompaniment.
Using the Chord Book
• If the chord is not recognized by the keyboard, only a dash appears.
• Since the keyboard automatically changes some chords so you can play them on the accompaniment keyboard, the keyboard might display some chords in inverted form.
• The keyboard does not display some chords because the chords cannot be played within the accompaniment keyboard’s range. See “Standard Fingering Chord Charts” on Page 13 for more information.
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The standard fingering method uses standard formations of three or four notes, and lets the experienced musician play a wider variety of accompaniment chords.
This chart shows the 15 chord types you can play on your keyboard by using standard fingering.
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1. Set
POWER/MODE
FINGERED
to
.
2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.
3. To start the auto-rhythm before your auto accompaniment, press
STOP
.
START/
Or, to synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accompaniment, press
IN
.
SYNCHRO/FILL-
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 accompaniment keys.
5. Adjust the tempo,
ACCOMP VOLUME
MAIN VOLUME,
to the desired levels.
and
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 the auto-rhythm, press
START/STOP
.
Using the Chord BookUsing the Chord Book
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You can use your keyboard’s chord boo k display feature to see which keys to press and which fingers to use to form a chord. You can also display the name of a chord you play.
POWER/MODE
1. Set
CONCERT CHORD BOOK
.
2. Press
3. If you want to see information about a
4. Press the ro ot key on the
CLEAR (0
chord entry.
major chord while you play it, skip to Step 4. Otherwise, enter the chord’s name using that chord’s keys on the numeric keypa d.
For example, to enter a minor 7 chord, press enter 7sus4, press
accompaniment keyboard to play the chord.
As the chord plays, the display shows the chord you entered, the keys to press to form the chord (on the bottom “keyboard”), the fingers you need to use to play the chord (on the center “hands”), and the notes that make up the chord (on the staff display).
NORMAL
to
, then press
or
CHORD
) to clear any previous
m (8) 7 (9) –5 (2
7 (9
) and
). Or, to
sus4 (1
5. Use
or + to scroll through the chords associated with the root chord you entered in Step 3. Or, press a different root key to see the chords based on that key.
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6. Using the center “hands” as a guide, play the displayed chord on the keyboard.
7. You can also display the name of the chord you play on the accompaniment keyboard. Press
CLEAR
to erase any previous entry.
CHORD BOOK
then
Then play the chord on the accompaniment keyboard. The name of the chord appears.
CHORD
5
8. When you have finished, press
BOOK
to turn off chord book.
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Changing Keys
• You cannot change the key while a prerecorded tune is selected or playing.
• The number on the display is the number of
semitones
compared to its default key. A semitone is a measurement that represents the acoustical interval between the tones of any two keys on the keyboard. For example, the difference between C and C or B and B is one semitone. You can transpose the key down 6 semitones (to an F ) and up 5 semitones (to an F) — a range of one full octave.
• You can also use the number keypad to quickly raise the key. Simply press the semitone change value (1 to 5).
• The keyboard automatically resets the key to the default value of 0 (middle C) each time you play a prerecorded tune.
• Each preset tone plays within a specified range. If a key change causes a note to exceed its range, the same note sounds in the nearest octave.
Special Features
• When you select preset tones 90 through 96 after changing the key, the keyboard split point changes accordingly (see “Keyboard Split Tones” on Page 7).
• Changing the key does not affect the PERCUSSION (No. 99) preset tone.
to which the keyboard is set,
Tuning the Keyboard
• You cannot tune the keyboard while a prerecorded tune is displayed or playing.
• The number on the display is the number of
cents
to which the keyboard is currently tuned, compared to its default pitch. A cent is the measurement representing the acoustical interval between two tones. 1200 cents equal 1 octave. You can tune the keyboard to within 50 cents (101 levels) of its default pitch.
• You can use the number keypad to raise the pitch by entering the cent change value.
• The keyboard automatically resets the tuning pitch to the default value of 00 (cents) each time you turn off the keyboard or play the prerecorded tunes.
Making the MIDI Connections
You do not need to make both connections if you are only either sending or receiving.
MIDI Data
• The keyboard’s prerecorded tunes cannot be sent as MIDI data.
• For detailed specifications of the MIDI function, see the “MIDI Implementation
.
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• Always turn off power to your keyboard and
the other MIDI device before you connect or disconnect MIDI cables.
• As you make the cable connections, be
sure to align the MIDI cable pins with the matching holes on your keyboard’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals. If you have trouble plugging in the cable, do not force it! You might damage the plug or the instrument.
.
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The keyboard automatically selects the key of middle C each time you turn it on.
For added flexibility as you play, the keyboard lets you change (transpose) the musical key in which it plays.
1. Repeatedly press
MIDI
setting appear
until
JhWdi
JhWdi
and the current key
JhWdiJhWdi
.
2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + to lower or raise the key. Each time you press – or +, the number decreases or increases by 1 semitone.
As you raise the key, and so on. As you lower the key, –
2
is B , –3 is A, and so on.
B, –
±
TRANSPOSE/TUNE/
1
is C , 2 is D,
1
is
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Although your keyboard never goes out of tune, you can adjust its pitch to match other instruments or musical recordings.
1. Repeatedly press
MIDI
until the display shows
TRANSPOSE/TUNE/
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Jkd[
Jkd[
Jkd[Jkd[
and
the current pitch setting.
2. Within 5 seco nds, repeate dly press – or
+
to lower or raise the keyboard’s pitch. Each time you press the key, the number decreases or increases by 1 cent.
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For added flexib ility and c ontrol as yo u make music, you can connect an optional sustain pedal, available through RadioShack. A sustain pedal lets you sustain the keyboard’s sound.
To connect a sustain pedal to your keyboard, insert the pedal’s plug into
SUSTAIN
on the back of the keyboard.
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Your keyboard includes a feature called MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). MIDI is the universal standard for sending and receiving perfor man ce dat a bet w een all types of electronic musical instruments, regardless of manufactur er. Using MIDI, you can play music on your keyboard and another instrument at the same time while pressing the keys on only one, record your music to a sequencer, acquire a wider selection of preset tones from a sound module, and much more.
Connecting your keyboard to another MIDI device requires a MIDI cable (not supplied).
For detailed specifications of the MIDI function, see the “MIDI Implementation Chart” on P age 17.
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Every MIDI-equipped instrument has MIDI OUT and IN terminals, and some also have a MIDI THRU terminal. Each of these terminals serves a different purpose.
MIDI OUT sends M IDI data t o (“talk s to” ) the other MIDI instrument(s).
MIDI IN receives (“listens to”) MIDI d ata sent by the other MIDI instrument(s).
MIDI THRU lets you connect (“network”) additional MIDI instruments, and sends other MIDI devices a copy of all data it receives through its MIDI IN terminal.
Your keyboard has terminals.
MIDI OUT
and
MIDI IN
The cable that connects MIDI devices does not actually carry sound between them, like a speaker wire carri es sound from a re ceiver to a speaker. Instead, MIDI-equipped devices communicate with each other using digital codes (instru ctions). One MIDI dev ice sends digital instructions representing exactly what is bein g played on it. The othe r MIDI device receives and translates those instructions, then produces (or records) the sound exactly as it was played on the first device.
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To connect your keyboard to another MIDI­equipped devic e, you mu st use a M IDI cab le (available at RadioShack).
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To send MIDI data from your keyboard, use a MIDI cable to connect the keyboard’s
OUT
terminal to the other device’s MIDI IN
MIDI
terminal. To receive MIDI data on your keyboard, use
a MIDI cable to connect the keyboard’s
IN
terminal to the other device’s MIDI OUT
terminal.
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MIDI
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Your keyboard can send and receive several different types of MIDI data. The keyboard’s tones, rhythms, and oth er types of MIDI dat a are sent automatically as you play.
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• The pitch of a note depends on the tone that is being used, as shown in the “Note Table” on Page 15.
• If the keyboard receives a “request” to play notes outside of its range (higher or lower), it automatically selects the same note in the nearest octave.
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Note On/Off —
pressed (Note On) or released (Note Off). Also includes how lou d a note is pl ayed as a value from 0 to 127.
Program Change —
keyboard sends pro gram change data in the range of 0 to 99, corresponding to tone numbers. It receives data within the same range if GM tone mapping is set to N, or in the range of 0 to 127 if GM tone mapping is set to G. In the latter case, tones in the range of 100 to 127 are translated to the closest tone that the keyboard has.
Pitch Bend —
information. The keyboard’s pitch changes as it receives a Pitch Bend message through the
Control Change —
vibrato and volume changes during keyboard play. The message includes a control number (the effect type) and a control value (the on/off and depth of the effect).
Here is the data that can be received with this keyboard and the c orresp onding cont rol number.
Modulation 1 Volume 7 Hold1 (Sustain) 64
The keyboard can send Hold1 Control Change data only when you connect a sustain pedal and press it.
specifies which keys are
±
specifies the tone . The
supplies Pitch Bend
MIDI IN
terminal.
adds effects such as
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The keyboard lets you chan ge two MIDI parameters, Tone Map and Keyboard Channel.
Tone Map
change values received/recognized by this keyboard.
1. Repeatedly pres s
2. Within 5 sec onds, press – or + to select
—sets the range of program
TRANSPOSE/TUNE/
MIDI
the setting you want.
DDDD
: Normal T one M ap. This setting allow s receipt of 0 to 99 program changes. Each program change corresponds to one of the prerecorded tones.
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: General MIDI Tone Map. This setting allows receipt of all 0 to 127 program changes. Any data over 100 are translated to the closest tone the keyboard has. See “Note Table” on Page 15 for details.
until
JedCWf3D
JedCWf3D
JedCWf3DJedCWf3D
appears.
Keyboard Channel
sending MIDI data to an external device (Default: 01). The keyboard receives MIDI data on channels 1 through 4 and 10 only. The data received on other channels are ignored. For transmission of MIDI data, you can use any of 16 channels.
1. Repeatedly press
MIDI
until
2. Within 5 se conds , press – or + to select the channel you want.
— sets the channel for
TRANSPOSE/TUNE/
A[oXZý9^
A[oXZý9^
A[oXZý9^A[oXZý9^
appears.
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The “MIDI Implement ation Chart ” on Page 17 shows specific details about how your keyboard is compatible with the MIDI standard. The following notes explain how the keyboard works within the MIDI standard.
Basic Channel
allows for the use of up to 16 channels to exchange data. Like a TV broadcast , each of these channels can c ontain diff erent data. The keyboard can send data on all 16 of these channels and can receive data on channels 1 through 4 and channel 10.
Mode
— The MIDI standard allows for four separate modes of opera tion. The keybo ard sends and receives data in Mode 3. This means that the data sent and received by the keyboard can be polyphonic and can be sent or received on only one channel at a time.
Note Number
for note numbers from 0 through 127. This number represents each possible note that a device can play. The lowest note number (0) is five octaves below middle C and the highest note number (127) is three octaves above middle C. The keyboard can receive all 128 note numbers and can send note numbers between 36 and 96.
If the keyboard receives a note number outside its range, it automatically assigns the note to a key within its key range.
The keyboard’s lowest note is two octaves below middle C, and the highest note is three octaves above middle C.
Velocity
velocity numbers from 0 through 127. Velocity is how fast a key is pressed (or if the key is pressed at all) or how loud a note sounds. A velocity of 0 me ans that the key is not pressed. The lowest velocity (1) is pianissimo and the highest velocity (127) is fortissimo. The keyb oard can receive a ll 128 velocity numbers and can send velocity numbers 75 or 100.
— The MIDI standard allows for
— The MIDI standard
— The MIDI standard allow s
Using MIDI
Select MIDI data from an external device.
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when you listen to General
9
n
— This means that the Note ON message is 9 hexadecimal for the channel number n.
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Pitch Bender
— The keyboar d receives
(but cannot send) pitch bending signals.
Control Change
— This feature sends data on various controllers, each having its own number. For the details of each parameter, see “MIDI Data” on Page10.
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The keyboard has turned off automatically.
The volume is turned down.
No sound, even if keys are pressed.
No sound when connected to an external amplifier.
The key or tuning does not match when playing along with another MIDI instrument.
No sound when receiving and playing MIDI data.
Bass notes in General MIDI data are sent out one octave lower.
Sounds sent to another MIDI device by the keyboard do not sound correct.
The headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones.
Power supply problem.
You are pressing too few accompaniment keys while
POWER/MODE is set to FINGERED.
The volume is turned down. Defective connection cord. Replace the connection cord. The tuning or transpose
parameter is set to a value other than 0 or 00.
MIDI cables are not connected properly.
Tone map parameter is set to D
The other device’s MIDI THRU function is turned on.
Program Change
— This feature changes the preset sounds. Each sound number corresponds to a program number between 0 and 127. See “MIDI Data” on Page 10.
Set POWER/MODE to OFF then NORMAL.
Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME to increase the volume.
Make sure the batteries are fresh and inserted correctly, or the AC adapter is connected securely.
Set POWER MODE to NORMAL or CONCERT CHORD. Or press 3 or 4 keys to form a chord while MODE is set to FINGERED.
Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME to increase the volume.
Set the tuning or transpose parameter to 0 or 00.
Check the connection.
Set the tone map parameter to =
D.
DD
“Changing MIDI Settings” on Page 11).
Turn off the MIDI THRU function on the other device.
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Troubleshooting
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Keep the keyboard dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the keyboard only in normal temperature environments. Handle the keyboard carefully; do not drop it. Keep the keyboard away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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If your keyboard is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying or tampering with the keyboard ’s internal compon ents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authori zation to operate it.
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These tables show the left-hand fingering for the chords you play most often.
This illustration sho w s which fingers on your lef t ha nd m atch the numbers on th e charts. The illustration also appears on your keyboard’s display.
You cannot play chords marked with an asterisk (*) in the fingered mode on this keyboard.
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Standard Fingering Chord Charts
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Standard Fingering Chord Charts
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Legend:
(1) Tone number (2) Maximum polyphony (3) Range type (see Page 17) (4) Corresponding general MIDI number (see “MIDI Data” on Page 10)
Note Table
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Legend:
Note Table
Playable range (when receiving MIDI data)
Range transposed to nearest octave (when receiving MIDI data or using the keyboard’s transpose function) (1) The received MIDI data is played one octave lower (2) The received MIDI data is played one octave higher
Range of keyboard play
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MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Implementation Chart
MAIN VOLUME
*2: If
2
or higher, V is set to 100.
to *4: Depends on GM tone ma p s ettin g. Se e “ Cha nging M IDI Se ttings ” on Page 11.
is set to 0 or 1, V (velocity) is set to 75. If
MAIN VOLUME
is set
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Specifications
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Number of Keys ......................................................... ............................ ...................................... .......... 61
Polyphonic Sound ............................................................................................................... 12-note (Max.)
Preset Tones ........................................................................................................................................ 100
Auto-Rhythms ...................................................................................................................................... 100
Tempo ...................................................................................... Adjustable (20 to 255 Beats Per Minute)
Other ..... ............................ ........................... ........................... ......................... Fill-In and Synchro Start
Accompaniments ................................................................................................ Concert Chord, Fingered
Prerecorded Tunes ............................................................................................................. ...... 100 Tunes
Transpose ................................................................................................................ (F ~C~F: half-notes)
Tuning .................................................................................................. Adjus table A4 = 440 Hz ±50 cents
Built-In Speakers ............................................................................. 4 Inch (10 cm) × 2 (Output 2W + 2W)
Terminals:
Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... DC 9V Jack
PHONES/OUTPUT Jack . ........................................................................ Output Impedance: 78 Ohms
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT Jack ........................................................................................ Standard DIN Jacks
SUSTAIN Jack ..................................................................................................
Power Sources ................................ ........................................ ...................................... DC: 6 AA batterie s
Power Consumption .......................................................................................................................... 7.7 W
Dimensions (HWD) ................................. ............................ ...... 5 × 37
Weight (Without Batteries) ................................................................................................ 8 lb 14 oz (4 kg)
Included Accessories ................................................................................................... Sheet Music Stand
Output Voltage: 4V (RMS) MAX
1
/4-Inch Standard Jack
AC: 120V, 60Hz, with AC adapter
3
/4 × 14 In. (12.5 × 95.6 × 35.3 cm)
Play Guide for the Prerecorded Tunes
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under nor­mal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack comp any- ow n ed sto res and aut hor i zed Ra­dioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT­NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURAT ION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE­SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROP­ERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM­AGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts o r the exclusion or limitation of inci­dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by produ ct rep ai r witho ut charge for parts and labor; (b) re place the product with one of the same or similar d esig n; o r ( c) r efu nd the purchase price . Al l re placed parts and product s , a nd pro duc ts on w hich a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does no t cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or att ributable to acts o f God, abuse, accident , misuse, improper or abnorm al usage, failure to follow instructions, i mproper installation or maintenance , alter­ation, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a Ra­dioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic d amage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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