Troubleshooting; Care - Radio Shack MD500 Owner's Manual

1. Use a MIDI cable to connect
on the back of the keyboard to the other
device's MIDI IN terminal.
2. Repeatedly press
MIDI
channel. MIDI uses up to 16 channels to

Troubleshooting

If your keyboard is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot
solve the problem, take the keyboard to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Trouble
No sound, even when POWER is set to OFF.
the keys are pressed.
Volume is turned down.
Headphones are connected.
Power supply problem.
No rhythm. Volume is turned down.
Rhythm is not started.
No accompaniment Volume is turned down.
when accompaniment
keys are pressed.
Accompaniment keys are not
pressed.
No sound when con- Volume is turned down.
nected to an external
amplifier.
Defective connection cord.
Problem with external amplifier.
No sound when play- MIDI cables are not connected
ing MIDI data. properly.

CARE

Keep the keyboard dry. Use and store the
keyboard only in normal temperature envi-
ronments. Handle the keyboard carefully.
Keep the keyboard away from dust and dirt.
MIDI OUT
3. To transmit to the MIDI device, play the
to select a MIDI
Possible Cause
Modifying or tampering with the keyboard's
internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and invalidate its warranty. If your key-
board is not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Troubleshooting
exchange data. As in a TV broadcast,
different channels send different data.
melody using the keyboard's black and
white keys.
Remedy
Set POWER to ON.
Repeatedly press VOLUME UP to increase
the volume.
Disconnect headphones.
Check the power supply.
Are battery symbols (+/–) facing correctly?
Are the batteries fresh?
Is the AC or DC adapter connected properly?
Repeatedly press VOLUME UP to increase
the volume.
Press START/STOP.
Repeatedly press VOLUME UP to increase
the volume.
Press the accompaniment keys (on the left
side of the keyboard).
Repeatedly press VOLUME UP to increase
the volume.
Replace the connection cord.
Check the amplifier.
Check the connection.
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