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- Page 1 42-4031.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM Concertmate 410 Portable Electronic Keyboard OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. illustration Cat. No. 42-4031...
- Page 2 © 1996 Tandy Corporation. Optimus and Concertmate are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Lesson Function — turns the begin- ner into a musician by taking you phrase-by-phrase through a demon- stration song until you master it.
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Page 3: The Fcc Wants You To Know
Note: This owner’s manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This keyboard complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
42-4031.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Powering Your Keyboard ... 5 Using Batteries ... 5 Using AC Power ... 6 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 6 Connecting Headphones ... 7 Listening Safely ... 7 Connecting an External Amplifier ... -
Page 5: Preparation
• Always disconnect the AC or DC adapter when you finish using the Concertmate 410. Using Batteries Your Concertmate 410 can use six C batteries (not supplied) for power. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-551. Caution: Only use fresh batteries of the required size and type. -
Page 6: Using Ac Power
42-4031.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 410 from a standard AC outlet using a 9- volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1650 or 273- 1662. -
Page 7: Connecting Headphones
CONNECTING HEADPHONES To listen to your Concertmate 410 without disturbing others, you can con- nect a pair of stereo headphones with -inch plug (not supplied). Your lo- cal RadioShack store sells a wide se- lection of headphones. -
Page 8: Connecting An External Amplifier
42-4031.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER To amplify your Concertmate 410’s sound, you can connect it to an exter- nal amplifier (not supplied) using an audio cable (not supplied) with a inch plug. -
Page 9: A Look At Your Keyboard
42-4031.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM A LOOK AT YOUR KEYBOARD illustration 1. VOICE A1-B6 Voices List 2. POWER Switch 3. VOLUME Control 4. REC Button 5. PROG Button 6. A.B.C Button 7. RHYTHM A1-B6 Rhythms List 8. -
Page 10: Operation
“Using the Auto-Rhythms” on Page 14. • To play a harmonic auto accom- paniment, Accompaniment” on Page 15. 5. To turn off the Concertmate 410, slide POWER turn off. Note: If you do not press a key for about 2 minutes, the Concert- mate 410 will chime “... -
Page 11: Playing The Demonstration Songs
6. To select a different song, press SONG , then repeat Step 2. Using CHORD ONLY The Concertmate 410 lets you turn off ) until the melody of a demonstration song so you can play the melody while the key- board plays the accompaniment. -
Page 12: Using Lesson And Review
CHORD ONLY DEMO stop playing the demonstration song. Using LESSON and REVIEW The Concertmate 410 lets you learn each demonstration song. Lessons take you phrase-by-phrase through a demonstration song. 1. Select the demonstration song you want to learn (see “Playing the Demonstration Songs”... -
Page 13: Selecting A Voice
8. To turn off the demonstration song, press DEMO SELECTING A VOICE Your Concertmate 410 can sound like 12 different musical instruments (“voic- es). The name and number of each voice is listed on the Concertmate 410’s top panel. -
Page 14: Using The Auto-Rhythms
42-4031.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM USING THE AUTO- RHYTHMS Your Concertmate 410 has 12 auto- rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music. The name and number of each auto-rhythm is listed on the Con- certmate 410’s top panel. -
Page 15: Using Sync
STOP 8. To select a different rhythm, press and repeat Step 2. RHYTHM Using SYNC The Concertmate 410’s SYNC feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music. After you press and enter an... - Page 16 410’s rhythm controls ( FILL IN ) with auto accompaniment. SYNC • After you press the auto accompa- niment keys, the Concertmate 410 plays the same chord until you press other keys to play a different chord or until you press STOP The accompaniment keys you press determine the type of chord played.
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Page 17: Special Features
42-4031.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM SPECIAL FEATURES USING REC The Concertmate 410 has a memory storage function that allows you to record and play back a melody of up to 17 notes. 1. Select the preset voice you want to use (see “Selecting a Voice”... -
Page 18: Storing A Percussion Pattern
42-4031.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM Storing a Percussion Pattern The Concertmate 410 lets you use the 5 percussion pads to create your own per- cussion pattern of up to 16 beats including rests. 1. Choose the desired rhythm (see “Using the Auto-Rhythms” on Page 14). -
Page 19: Using Reverb
DEMO CHORD ONLY off the Concertmate 410. USING REVERB The Concertmate 410’s reverb feature lets you reverberate (echo) the tone of the key you press. The reverb feature uses one of the four sound channels and is automatically selected each time you turn on the keyboard. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
42-4031.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If your Concertmate 410 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot solve the problem, take the keyboard to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance. -
Page 21: Care And Maintenance
Modifying or tampering with the Concertmate 410’s internal components can cause a malfunction, might invalidate its warranty, and void your FCC authorization to use it. If your Concertmate 410 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance. -
Page 22: Chord Chart
42-4031.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM CHORD CHART... - Page 23 42-4031.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM...
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Page 24: Specifications
42-4031.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:22 PM SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys ...37 Polyphonic Sound ... 4-note (Maximum) Preset Voices ...12 Auto-Rhythm ...12 Rhythm Controls ... TEMPO, FILL IN, SYNC, START/STOP Effects ... REVERB, OCTAVE Melody Memory ... Up to 17 notes Accompaniments ...