MD-992 MIDI Keyboard
Manual |
before using this equipment. |
42-4067 Owner’s |
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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
C 2004 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are registered trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
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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 user’s guide 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.
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.
Symbol Examples
This triangle symbol (
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This circle with a line through it (
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The black dot (
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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 and stand.*
Climbing onto the product or stand 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.
AC Adaptor
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Correct Stand* Assembly
An incorrectly assembled stand can tip over, causing the product to fall and creating the risk of personal injury.
Make sure you assemble the stand correctly, following the assembly instructions that come with it. Make sure you mount the product on the stand correctly.
* Stand is available as an option.
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 indicator
•Instrument does not turn on
•Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read
•Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
•Distortion of sound output
•Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume
•Sudden power failure when playing at high volume
•Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume
•Continued sound output even after you release a key
•A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected
•Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song play
•Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device
•Abnormally low microphone volume
•Distortion of microphone input
•Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used
•Sudden power failure when using the microphone
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Introduction
100 tones
• Choose from among orchestral sounds, synthesized sounds, and more.
100 rhythms
• 100 versatile rhythms help to add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances.
Auto Accompaniment
• Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically.
100-Built-in Tunes
• A wide selection of favorites including “ODE TO JOY” and “JINGLE BELLS” is yours for your listening enjoyment or play along fun. A simple operation cuts out the melody part or accompaniment part of the tune, allowing you to play along on the keyboard.
Musical Information System
• A big LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before.
MIDI compatibility
•Connecting to another MIDI device lets you sound notes on both this keyboard and the connected device by playing on this keyboard. You can even playback commercially available pre-recorded MIDI data.
Care of your keyboard
Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely hot place.
Do not use near a TV or radio.
This instrument can cause video or audio interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, move the instrument away from the TV or radio.
Do not use lacquer, thinner or similar chemicals for cleaning.
Clean the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened in a weak solution of water and a neutral detergent. Soak the cloth in the solution and squeeze until it is almost dry.
Avoid use in areas subjected to temperature extremes.
Extreme heat can cause figures on the LCD screen to become dim and difficult to read. This condition should correct itself when the keyboard is brought back to normal temperature.
NOTE
•You may notice lines in the finish of the case of this keyboard. These lines are a result of the molding process used to shape the plastic of the case. They are not cracks or breaks in the plastic, and are no cause for concern.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ................ |
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Introduction ........................... |
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Care of your keyboard .......... |
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Contents ................................. |
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General Guide........................ |
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Using the Display ................................... |
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Quick Reference .................. |
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Power Supply ...................... |
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Using batteries ....................................... |
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Using the AC Adaptor ............................. |
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Auto Power Off ....................................... |
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Settings .................................................. |
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Connections ........................ |
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Phones/Output Jack ............................... |
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Sustain Jack ........................................... |
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Accessories and Options ....................... |
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Basic Operations ................. |
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Playing the Keyboard ............................. |
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Selecting a Tone..................................... |
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Using the Microphone Jack .................... |
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Selecting a Rhythm ................................ |
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Playing a Rhythm ................................... |
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Adjusting the Tempo............................... |
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Using Auto Accompaniment ................... |
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Using a Fill-in Pattern ............................. |
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Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... |
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Playing a Built-in Tune........ |
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Playing Back a Tune .............................. |
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Song Mode Display ................................ |
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Adjusting the Tempo of a Tune............... |
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Playing Along with a Tune ...................... |
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Playing Back All Tunes in Succession ... |
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General MIDI .......................................... |
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Changing MIDI Settings ......................... |
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Troubleshooting .................. |
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Specifications ...................... |
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Appendix ................................ |
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Tone List ................................................... |
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Note Table ................................................ |
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Fingered Chord Chart .............................. |
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Percussion Instrument List ....................... |
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Rhythm List .............................................. |
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MIDI Implementation Chart
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General Guide
1 MIC VOLUME knob
2 Power indicator
3 MAIN VOLUME buttons
4 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button
5 START/STOP button
6 POWER/MODE switch
7 TEMPO buttons
8 ACCOMP VOLUME button
9 TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI button
0 Percussion instrument list
A CHORD root names
B Speaker
C MIC jack
D Rhythm list
E Tone list
F Song list
G Display
H[+]/[–] buttons
•Negative values can be changed only by using [+] and [–] to increase and decrease the displayed value.
INumber buttons/Chord specification buttons
•For input of numbers to change displayed settings.
•For input of chord specification data when using the Chord Book.
J TONE button
K RHYTHM button
L SONGS button
M STOP button
N PLAY/PAUSE button
O REW button
P FF button
Q LEFT ON/OFF button
R RIGHT ON/OFF button
S CHORD BOOK button
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*Attachment of the Score Stand
Insert both ends of the music stand provided with the keyboard into the two holes on the top surface.
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General Guide
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1.An indicator appears next to the type of setting you are currently performing (TONE, RHYTHM, SONG).
2.Tone number, rhythm number, song number, keyboard settings value
3.Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, tune beats
4.Tone name, rhythm name, song name, mode name, keyboard settings name
5.Musical staff representation of notes and chords you play on the keyboard. A pedal indicator 
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) appears when you play notes in the range from C 6 to C7 to indicate that their actual notation is one octave higher than that shown on display.
6.Uses a graphic keyboard to show notes and chords played on the keyboard or played during tune playback
7.Auto-accompaniment, tune, chord book chord names
8.Dots indicate fingerings during tune playback. “L” and “R” indicate left-hand and right-hand parts.
9.Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, tune tempo
10.Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, tune tempo; volume setting
11.Song controller indicators
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•Display examples shown in this User’s Guide are intended for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and values that appear on the display may differ from the examples shown in this User’s Guide.
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Quick Reference
A selection of 100 tunes comes built-in for your listening pleasure or play along fun. A simple operation cuts out the melody part or accompaniment part of the tune, allowing you to play along on the keyboard. See “Playing a Built-in Tune” on page E-22 for details on playing along with tunes.
1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL.
2Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume to a relatively low level.
3 Press the SONGS button to enter the Song Mode.
4Use the Song list to find the tune you want to play back, and then use the number buttons to input the tune’s two-digit number.
Example: To select “68 ODE TO JOY”, input 6 and then 8.
5Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start play of the tune.
•The tune plays in an endless loop, re-starting after it reaches the end.
•The display shows the keyboard keys (on the graphic keyboard), fingerings (with the fingering indicators), musical notes (on the staff), and chord names.
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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.
2Load 6 AA-size batteries into the battery compartment.
•Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.
3Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the holes provided and close the cover.
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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 .................................... 4 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 indicator
•Instrument does not turn on
•Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read
•Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
•Distortion of sound output
•Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume
•Sudden power failure when playing at high volume
•Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume
•Continued sound output even after you release a key
•A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected
•Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song play
•Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device
•Abnormally low microphone volume
•Distortion of microphone input
•Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used
•Sudden power failure when using the microphone
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.
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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