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Radio Shack MD-981 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack MD-981 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    42-4042.fm Page 2 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Contents Features ... 4 The FCC Wants You to Know ... 5 Preparation ... 5 Connecting Power ... 5 Using Batteries ... 6 Using AC Power ... 6 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 7 Connecting Headphones ...
  • Page 3 42-4042.fm Page 3 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Special Features ... 19 Changing Keys ... 19 Tuning the Keyboard ... 20 Using a Sustain Pedal ... 20 Using MIDI ... 21 About MIDI ... 21 Making the MIDI Connections ... 21 MIDI Data ...

  • Page 4: Features

    42-4042.fm Page 4 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Features Your RadioShack MIDI Keyboard is a state-of-the-art keyboard with many ex- citing features. You can set the key- board to sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. To accom- pany your music, the keyboard has 100 rhythms, as well as auto accompani- ments and percussion sounds.

  • Page 5: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    (available your RadioShack store) to mount the keyboard. • This Owner’s Manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music. ˆ Preparation Note: To connect a MIDI device to your keyboard, see “Making the MIDI Connec- tions”...

  • Page 6: Using Batteries

    42-4042.fm Page 6 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Using Batteries Your keyboard can use six AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recom- mend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

  • Page 7: Using Vehicle Battery Power

    42-4042.fm Page 7 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM 5. Plug the AC adapter’s other end into a standard AC outlet. Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the keyboard from a ve- hicle’s 12V power source (such as a cig- arette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 800- mA AC adapter and a size M Adapta- plug adapter (neither supplied).

  • Page 8: Connecting An External Amplifier

    42-4042.fm Page 8 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER To amplify your keyboard’s sound, you can connect it to an optional external amplifier using an audio cable with a inch (6.4-mm) plug (not supplied). To connect an external amplifier to your keyboard, insert the cable’s plug into the jack on the back of PHONES/OUTPUT...

  • Page 9: Operation

    42-4042.fm Page 9 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Operation BASIC OPERATION 1. To turn on the keyboard, set POWER/MODE NORMAL POWER/MODE indicator lights. Note: To save power when operat- ing on batteries, the keyboard auto- matically turns off after about 6 minutes if you do not press a key.

  • Page 10: Playing Back A Prerecorded Tune

    42-4042.fm Page 10 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM board, or you can turn off a tune’s melo- dy or accompaniment and play along on the keyboard. Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune 1. Press . An indicator appears SONG next to SONG and the number of the current tune appears.

  • Page 11: Playing Along With A Prerecorded Tune

    42-4042.fm Page 11 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM the desired volume level using the number keys (between press within 5 seconds. – 5. To move to a particular section of a tune, hold down play. When you think you have reached the section you want, release to resume nor-...

  • Page 12: Turning Applause Off/On

    42-4042.fm Page 12 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Turning Applause Off/On When you turn off either the melody or accompaniment and then play a tune, applause automatically sounds at the end of the tune. To turn off the applause, hold down and press either STOP...

  • Page 13: Keyboard Split Tones

    42-4042.fm Page 13 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Notes: • Precede a single-digit number with a 0. For example, to select ELEC PIANO 1 (No. 04), press • If you enter an incorrect first digit, press to clear your entry, TONE then enter the correct digit.

  • Page 14: Using The Preset Auto-Rhythms

    42-4042.fm Page 14 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM paniment keys and do not produce per- cussion sounds. “Using Accompaniment” on Page 15. USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS Your keyboard has 100 preset auto- rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music.

  • Page 15: Using Synchro

    42-4042.fm Page 15 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Using SYNCHRO This feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the begin- ning of your music. After you select and enter an auto- rhythm, press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN bars of the metronome flash to show the keyboard is in a standby mode.

  • Page 16: Concert Chord

    42-4042.fm Page 16 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Or, press – to select the next lowest or highest accompaniment volume setting. To reset the accompaniment volume to its default value of 7, press – the same time. Note: You can adjust the accompani- ment volume separately for your key- board play...

  • Page 17: Standard Fingering

    42-4042.fm Page 17 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 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. This chart shows the 15 chord types you can play on your keyboard by using stan- dard fingering.

  • Page 18: Using The Chord Book

    42-4042.fm Page 18 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM • When you play an aug, 7 – chord, the lowest note you play determines the root of the chord. Be sure that your fingering correctly defines the root you want. Note: See “Standard Fingering Chord Charts”...

  • Page 19: Special Features

    42-4042.fm Page 19 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM 5. Use – to scroll through the chords associated with the root chord you entered in Step 3. Or, press a different root key to see the chords based on that key. Notes: •...

  • Page 20: Tuning The Keyboard

    42-4042.fm Page 20 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Notes: • You can also use the number key- pad to quickly raise the key. Simply press the semitone change value (1 to 5). • The keyboard automatically resets the key to the default value of 0 (middle C) each time you play a pre- recorded tune.

  • Page 21: Using Midi

    42-4042.fm Page 21 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Using MIDI Your keyboard includes a feature called MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Inter- face). MIDI is the universal standard for sending and receiving performance data between all types of electronic musical instruments, regardless of the manufac- turer.

  • Page 22: Midi Data

    42-4042.fm Page 22 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM To receive MIDI data on your keyboard, use a MIDI cable to connect the key- board’s terminal to the other de- MIDI IN vice’s MIDI OUT terminal. Note: You do not need to make both connections if you are only either send- ing or receiving.

  • Page 23: Notes About The Midi Implementation Chart

    42-4042.fm Page 23 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM MIDI data on channels 1 through 4 and 10 only. The data received on other channels are ignored. For transmission of MIDI da- ta, you can use any of 16 channels. 1.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    42-4042.fm Page 24 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Control Change — This feature sends data on various controllers, each having its own number. For the details of each parameter, see “MIDI Data” on Page 22. ˆ 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.
  • Page 25 42-4042.fm Page 25 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Trouble No sound when receiving MIDI cables are not con- and playing MIDI data. nected properly. Bass notes in General Tone map parameter is set MIDI data are sent out one octave lower. Sounds sent to another The other device’s MIDI MIDI device by the key-...

  • Page 26: Standard Fingering Chord Charts

    42-4042.fm Page 26 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Standard Fingering Chord Charts These tables show the left-hand fingering for the chords you play most often. This illustration shows which fingers on your left hand match the num- bers on the charts. The illustration also appears on your keyboard’s dis- play.
  • Page 27 42-4042.fm Page 27 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Standard Fingering Chord Charts...
  • Page 28 42-4042.fm Page 28 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Standard Fingering Chord Charts...

  • Page 29: Note Table

    42-4042.fm Page 29 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Note Table Legend: (1) Tone number (2) Maximum polyphony (3) Range type (see Page 30) (4) Corresponding general MIDI number (see “MIDI Data” on Page 22) Note Table...
  • Page 30 42-4042.fm Page 30 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Legend: Range of keyboard play Playable range (when receiving MIDI data) Range transposed to nearest octave (when receiving MIDI data or using the keyboard’s transpose function) (1) The received MIDI data is played one octave lower (2) The received MIDI data is played one octave higher Note Table...

  • Page 31: Midi Implementation Chart

    42-4042.fm Page 31 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ MIDI Implementation Chart FUNCTION TRANSMITTED Basic Default Channel Changed 1–16 Mode Default Mode 3 Messages Altered Note 36–96 Number: True voice Velocity Note ON O 9nH v=75,100 Note OFF X 9nH v=0 After Keys Touch...

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    42-4042.fm Page 32 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM FUNCTION TRANSMITTED System Exclusive System : Song Pos Common : Song Sel : Tune System : Clock Real : Commands Time : Local ON/ Mes- : All notes sages : Active Sense : Reset Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLYMode 3: OMNI OFF, POLYO: Yes...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    42-4042.fm Page 33 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your keyboard’s electronic parts. Wipe the keyboard with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  • Page 34 42-4042.fm Page 34 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM Dimensions (HWD) ... 4 Inches (108 329 mm) Weight (Without Batteries) ... 8 lb 14 oz (4 kg) Included Accessories ... Sheet Music Stand Play Guide for the Prerecorded Tunes Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
  • Page 35 42-4042.fm Page 35 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 AM ˆ Notes Notes...
  • Page 36 42-4042.fm Page 36 Friday, April 28, 2000 11:18 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.

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