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Summary of Contents for Optimus CONCERTMATE 690 42-4035
- Page 1 42-4035.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Concertmate 690 Portable Electronic Keyboard OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Cat. No. 42-4035...
- Page 2 © 1997 Tandy Corporation. RadioShack, Concertmate, and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. 100 Preset Auto-Rhythms — give you a steady beat for almost any style of music from rock to waltz.
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Page 3: The Fcc Wants You To Know
Concertmate 690. Serial Number _________________ THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This electronic keyboard complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable pro- tection against radio and TV interfer- ence in a residential area. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
42-4035.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Connecting Power ... 5 Using Batteries ... 5 Using AC Power ... 6 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 6 Using the Sheet Music Stand ... 7 Control Locations ... 8 Operation ... -
Page 5: Preparation
42-4035.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER For portable use, you can power your Concertmate 690 using internal batter- ies. Using optional adapters, you can also power it from a standard AC outlet or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter sock- Notes: •... -
Page 6: Using Ac Power
42-4035.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 690 from a standard AC outlet using a 9- volt AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273- 1656. Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts of DC power and delivers at least 500 milliamps. -
Page 7: Using The Sheet Music Stand
42-4035.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM 1. Set MODE POWER OFF 2. Connect the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner di- ameter plug to the adapter’s cord, matching TIP to negative (–). 3. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9 volts. -
Page 8: Control Locations
42-4035.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM CONTROL LOCATIONS SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT Buttons TEMPO Buttons SOUND POLY/TEXTURE Button FILL-IN Button 100 SOUNDS List 100 RHYTHMS List MODE Selector Speaker VOLUME Control DEMO Button RHYTHM Button START/STOP Button... -
Page 9: Operation
42-4035.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Set VOLUME 2. Set MODE NORMAL the Concertmate 690. The MODE indicator lights. 3. To hear a sample of the Concert- mate 690’s many sounds, play the demonstration tune (see “Playing the Demonstration Tune”). -
Page 10: Using The Preset Sounds
42-4035.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Note: You cannot play the keyboard while the demonstration tune is play- ing. USING THE PRESET SOUNDS Your Concertmate 690 can sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. The name and two-digit number of each preset sound is listed on the Concertmate 690’s top panel. -
Page 11: Playing Keyboard Split Sounds
42-4035.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM • These preset sounds slightly as you play different oc- taves on the keyboard: SAMBA WHISTLE (No. 10), TOM (No. 54), ROCK DRUM (No. 55), SWING DRUM (No. 56), TRIANGLE (No. 57), MATSURI (No. -
Page 12: Selecting/Playing An Auto-Rhythm
42-4035.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Selecting/Playing an Auto- Rhythm 1. Set VOLUME 2. Set MODE NORMAL Note: The Fingered and Concert Chord modes are described in “Using Auto Accompaniment” on Page 13. 3. Press RHYTHM 4. Select an auto-rhythm from the 100 RHYTHMS list and enter the two-digit number on the SOUND/... -
Page 13: Using Auto Accompaniment
42-4035.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT After you select an auto-rhythm, the Concertmate 690 lets you automatical- ly add a harmonic accompaniment. select from accompaniment types—easy random fingering or standard fingering. Both methods are explained in detail in the following sections. - Page 14 42-4035.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Note: You can press any labeled note(s) to the right of the lowest note in the chord to produce a minor, seventh, or minor seventh chord. Number of Keys Chord Type Pressed C D E F G A B C D E F Major...
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Page 15: Standard Fingering
42-4035.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Standard Fingering The standard fingering method uses standard formations of three or four notes, and lets the experienced musician play a wider variety of accompaniment chords. You can play the following 14 chord types on your Concertmate 690, in any key, us- ing the standard fingering method. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Polyphony/Texture
42-4035.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto accompaniment. 1. Set VOLUME 2. Set MODE FINGERED 3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. 4. To start the auto-rhythm and auto accompaniment at the same time, simply press at least three accom- paniment keys to play the desired chord. - Page 17 42-4035.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Based on the selected feature and the polyphony/texture setting, you can play as many as eight notes at the same time, or as few as one note. Selected Feature Preset Sound Only Auto-Rhythm Auto Accompaniment Note: It might be difficult to tell the difference between the high- and low-level po-...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
42-4035.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If your Concertmate 690 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot solve the problem, take your Concertmate 690 to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Possible Cause No sound from the... -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
42-4035.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of su- perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the Concertmate 690 so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 20: Specifications
42-4035.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys ... 49 Polyphony ... 8-Note (Maximum) Preset Sounds ... 100 Auto-Rhythms ... 100 Built-In Speaker ... 4 Inch (10 cm) Diameter (Output = 2W) Demonstration Tune ... 1 (Classical Medley) Auto Accompaniment ... - Page 21 42-4035.fm Page 21 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM NOTES...
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- Page 24 42-4035.fm Page 24 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.