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Optimus CONCERTMATE 970 Owner's Manual

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42-4032.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
PIANO
00 PIANO 1
01 PIANO 2
02 HONKY-TONK
03 STUDIO PIANO
04 ELEC PIANO 1
05 ELEC PIANO 2
06 ELEC PIANO 3
07 ELEC PIANO 4
08 HARPSICHORD
09 CLAVELECTRO
SYNTH-SOUND 2
70 PEARL DROP
71 COSMIC SOUND
72 SOUNDTRACK
73 SPACE PAD
74 SYNTH-SFX
75 SE 1 (VEHICLE)
76 SE 2 (TELEPHONE)
77 SE 3 (SPACE)
78 SE 4 (INVADER)
79 SE 5 (FUNNY)
Portable Electronic Keyboard
100 SOUNDS
ORGAN
GUITAR/BASS
STRINGS/ENSEMBLE
BRASS
REED/PIPE
SYNTH-SOUND 1
10 ELEC ORGAN 1
20 GUT GUITAR
30 VIOLIN
40 TRUMPET
50 SOPRANO SAX
60 SYNTH-LEAD 1
11 ELEC ORGAN 2
21 ACOUS GUITAR
31 CELLO
41 TUBA
51 ALTO SAX
61 SYNTH-LEAD 2
12 ELEC ORGAN 3
22 JAZZ GUITAR
32 HARP
42 BRASS SECTION
52 TENOR SAX
62 SYNTH-LEAD 3
13 ELEC ORGAN 4
23 ELEC GUITAR
33 STRINGS 1
43 FRENCH HORN 1
53 OBOE
63 SYNTH-CALLIOPE
14 CHURCH ORGAN
24 MUTE GUITAR
34 STRINGS 2
44 FRENCH HORN 2
54 CLARINET
64 SYNTH-PAD 1
15 PIPE ORGAN
25 DIST GUITAR
35 STRINGS 3
45 BRASS 1
55 PICCOLO
65 SYNTH-PAD 2
16 REED ORGAN
26 WOOD BASS
36 SYNTH-STR 1
46 BRASS 2
56 FLUTE
66 SYNTH-PAD 3
17 ACCORDION
27 ELEC BASS
37 SYNTH-STR 2
47 SYNTH-BRASS 1
57 RECORDER
67 GLESS HARMONICA
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
18 BANDONEON
28 SLAP BASS
38 CHOIR
48 SYNTH-BRASS 2
58 FLUTE ENSEMBLE
68 COUNTRY FARM
19 HARMONICA
29 BANJO
39 VOICE
49 SYNTH-BRASS 3
59 WHISTLE
69 SYNTH-BASS
POWER/MODE
VOLUME SYNCHRO/
START/
TEMPO
¢
FILL-IN
STOP
¢
LAYER
SPLIT/PERCUSSION
80 STRINGS PIANO
90 BASS/PIANO
FINGERED
81 STRINGS EP
91 BASS/E.PIANO
82 CHOIR EP
92 BASS/VIB
CONCERT CHORD
ON
83 CHOIR ORGAN
93 BASS/G.GUITAR
NORMAL
84 STRINGS GUITAR
94 BASS/D.GUITAR
SOUND RHYTHM
SONG
85 STRINGS HARP
95 STRINGS/PIANO
OFF
86 BRASS STRINGS
96 STRINGS/TRUMPET
87 VIB PAD
97 VIBRAPHONE
88 12STR GUITAR
98 MARIMBA
⁄
⁄
89 CHOIR STRINGS
99 PERCUSSION
TRANSPOSE/TUNE
Concertmate 970
970
50 RHYTHMS
20 SONG BANK
POPS
ROCK
JAZZ/DANCE
EUROPEAN/LATIN
VARIOUS
00 WHEN YOU WISH
10 JINGL BELLS
00 POP FUSION
10 ROCK WALTZ
20 BIG BAND
30 POLKA
40 MERENGUE
11
O CHRISTMAS TREE
01 TWINKLE TWINKLE
01 BALLAD
11 SLOW ROCK
21 SLOW SWING
31 MARCH
41 REGGAE
02 ACH DU LIEBER AUGUSTIN
12
YANKEE DOODLE
02 POP BALLAD
12 SOFT ROCK 1
22 FOX TROT
32 SLOW WALTZ
42 SKA
03 AMAZING GRACE
13
SANTA LUCIA
03 RAP POP
13 SOFT ROCK 2
23 JAZZ WALTZ
33 WALTZ
43 TEX-MEX
14
WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN
04 ODE TO JOY
04 SOUL BALLAD
14 FOLKIE POP
24 ACID JAZZ
34 TANGO
44 FOLKLORE
05 LONDON BRIDGE
15
ALOHA OE
05 FUNKY POP
15 60's SOUL
25 LATIN FUSION
35 BOSSA NOVA
45 COUNTRY
06 LONDONDERRY AIR
16
SPRING FROM "THE FOUR SEASONS"
06 16BEAT
16 ROCK
26 TRANCE
36 SAMBA
46 SLOW GOSPEL
LITTLE BROWN JUG
07 GREENSLEEVES
17
07 8BEAT 1
17 HEAVY METAL
27 DISCO
37 MAMBO
47 ADANI
08 AULD LANG SYNE
18
MARCH FROM "THE NUTCRACKER"
08 8BEAT 2
18 50's ROCK
28 RAP
38 RHUMBA
48 BAROQUE
09 JOY TO THE WORLD
19
THE ENTERTAINER
09 POPS
19 CHICAGO BLUES
29 FUNK
39 CHA-CHA-CHA
49 ENKA
0
1
2
3
4
SOUND
970
MELODY
ON/OFF
5
6
7
8
9
RHYTHM
Cat. No. 42-4032

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  • Page 1 77 SE 3 (SPACE) 87 VIB PAD 97 VIBRAPHONE 78 SE 4 (INVADER) 88 12STR GUITAR 98 MARIMBA 79 SE 5 (FUNNY) 89 CHOIR STRINGS 99 PERCUSSION Concertmate 970 Portable Electronic Keyboard 50 RHYTHMS 20 SONG BANK REED/PIPE SYNTH-SOUND 1 POPS ROCK JAZZ/DANCE...
  • Page 2 © 1997 Tandy Corporation. Concertmate and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Fill-In Rhythm — lets you insert a short variation into any auto-rhythm.

  • Page 3: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    Concertmate 970’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the Concertmate 970. Serial Number _________________ 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

    42-4032.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Connecting Power ... 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 adapter when you finish using the Con- certmate 970. Using Batteries Your Concertmate 970 can use six AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557.

  • Page 6: Using Ac Power

    42-4032.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 970 from standard AC power using a 9-volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 273-1656. Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 800 milliamps.

  • Page 7: Connecting Headphones

    4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. CONNECTING HEADPHONES To listen to your Concertmate 970 without disturbing others, you can con- nect a pair of -inch plug stereo head- phones (not supplied). Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selec- tion of headphones.

  • Page 8: Connecting An External Amplifier

    Your local RadioShack store sells a full line of amplifiers, speakers, and con- nection cables. USING THE SHEET MUSIC STAND To easily view sheet music while play- ing your Concertmate 970, insert the supplied sheet music stand into the holes on the top back panel.

  • Page 9: A Look At Your Keyboard

    START/STOP Button TEMPO/TRANSPOSE/TUNE Buttons READING THE DISPLAY The Concertmate 970’s display lets you view the keyboard’s sound, rhythm, and juke box settings. (decimal on the right) — shows the juke box setting. See “Using the Juke Box” on Page 11.

  • Page 10: Operation

    VOLUME SYNCHRO/ START/ FILL-IN STOP FINGERED CONCERT CHORD NORMAL TRANSPOSE/TU 1. To turn on the Concertmate 970, POWER/MODE NORMAL POWER/MODE indicator lights. Note: To save power, the key- board automatically turns off after about 6 minutes if you do not press a key.

  • Page 11: Using The Juke Box

    JUKE BOX indicator lights and the number of the current juke box tune appears on the display. Note: The Concertmate 970 auto- matically selects the song SERE- NADE “EINE KLEINE NACHT- MUSIK” (No. 00) when you turn the power on.

  • Page 12: Using The Preset Sounds

    Step 2 even while the current tune is playing. USING THE PRESET SOUNDS Your Concertmate 970 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 970’s top panel.

  • Page 13: Selecting/Playing A Preset Sound

    09 POPS 19 CHICAGO BLUES 29 FUNK SOUND SOUND RHYTHM SONG RHYTHM Note: The Concertmate 970 auto- matically selects PIANO (No. 00) when you turn the power on. 2. To play a different sound, choose a preset sound from the 100 SOUNDS list and enter its two- digit number on the keypad.

  • Page 14: Percussion Sounds

    42-4032.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Percussion Sounds PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you play the 35 different percussion sounds shown be- low. The symbol for each percussion sound appears above each percussion key. Bass Drum Side Stick Acoustic Snare Hand Clap Electric Snare...

  • Page 15: Keyboard Split Sounds

    88 12STR GUITAR 89 CHOIR STRINGS 99 PERCUSSION 98 MARIMBA You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the Concertmate 970 in any of the fol- lowing ways: • Select and play a rhythm (see “Selecting/Playing Rhythm”. • Synchronize the start of a rhythm with your music (see “Using SYN-...

  • Page 16: Using Synchro

    Steps 1 and 2. 8. To stop the auto-rhythm, press again. START/STOP Using SYNCHRO The Concertmate 970’s SYNCHRO feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music. After you select and enter an auto-...

  • Page 17: Using Fill-In

    VOLUME SYNCHRO/ START/ TEMPO FILL-IN STOP TRANSPOSE/TU The Concertmate 970 inserts a 1- to 2- measure variation, then the original rhythm automatically resumes at the end of the current measure. USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The 18 keys on the left side of the key- board with note labels above them are called accompaniment keys.
  • Page 18 42-4032.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM The number of accompaniment keys you press determines the type of chord that plays. The following table shows the type of chord that plays when you press one, two, three, or four accom- paniment keys at the same time.

  • Page 19: 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 15 chord types on your Concertmate 970, in any key, us- ing the standard fingering method.

  • Page 20: Changing Auto Power Off

    42-4032.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Note: See “Standard Fingering Chord Chart” on Page 25 for a list of all the chords you can play on your Concert- mate 970 using standard fingering ac- companiment. Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto accompaniment.

  • Page 21: Special Features

    The Concertmate 970 automatically selects the key of middle C each time you turn it on. For added flexibility as you make mu- sic, the Concertmate 970 lets you change (transpose) the musical key in which it plays. 1. Press and hold...

  • Page 22: Tuning The Keyboard

    42-4032.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM TUNING THE KEYBOARD Although your Concertmate 970 never goes out of tune, it does let you adjust its pitch to match other instruments or musical recordings. Note: You cannot tune the keyboard while the juke box mode is turned on.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    42-4032.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the Concertmate 970 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.

  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    Modifying or tampering with the Concertmate 970’s internal components can cause a malfunction, might invalidate its warranty, and void your FCC authorization to use it. If your Concertmate 970 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.

  • Page 25: Standard Fingering Chord Chart

    42-4032.fm Page 25 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM STANDARD FINGERING CHORD CHART Chord Type Root C /D D /E F /G G /A A /B dim7...
  • Page 26 42-4032.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Chord m7-5 Type Root C /D D /E F /G G /A sus4...
  • Page 27 42-4032.fm Page 27 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Chord 7sus4 m add9 mM7 Type Root C /D D /E F /G G /A A /B add9...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    42-4032.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys ... 61 Polyphonic Sound ... 12-note (Max.) Preset Tones ... 100 Auto-Rhythm ... 50 Tempo: Other: Accompaniments ... Concert Chord, Fingered Juke Box ... 20 Tunes Transpose ... (F ~C~F: half-notes) Tuning ...

  • Page 29: Songbook

    42-4032.fm Page 29 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM SONGBOOK SONGS Title Serenade “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Ach Du Lieber Augustin Amazing Grace Ode to Joy London Bridge Londonderry Air Greensleeves Auld Lang Syne Joy to the World LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY Easy Normal...
  • Page 30 42-4032.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM NOTES...
  • Page 31 42-4032.fm Page 31 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM...
  • Page 32 42-4032.fm Page 32 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM 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.

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