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Optimus Concertmate 970 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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100 SOUNDS
PIANO
ORGAN
GUITAR/BASS
STRINGS/ENSEMBLE
BRASS
REED/PIPE
SYNTH-SOUND 1
00 PIANO 1
10 ELEC ORGAN 1
20 GUT GUITAR
30 VIOLIN
40 TRUMPET
50 SOPRANO SAX
60 SYNTH-LEAD 1
01 PIANO 2
11 ELEC ORGAN 2
21 ACOUS GUITAR
31 CELLO
41 TUBA
51 ALTO SAX
61 SYNTH-LEAD 2
02 HONKY-TONK
12 ELEC ORGAN 3
22 JAZZ GUITAR
32 HARP
42 BRASS SECTION
52 TENOR SAX
62 SYNTH-LEAD 3
03 STUDIO PIANO
13 ELEC ORGAN 4
23 ELEC GUITAR
33 STRINGS 1
43 FRENCH HORN 1
53 OBOE
63 SYNTH-CALLIOPE
04 ELEC PIANO 1
14 CHURCH ORGAN
24 MUTE GUITAR
34 STRINGS 2
44 FRENCH HORN 2
54 CLARINET
64 SYNTH-PAD 1
05 ELEC PIANO 2
15 PIPE ORGAN
25 DIST GUITAR
35 STRINGS 3
45 BRASS 1
55 PICCOLO
65 SYNTH-PAD 2
06 ELEC PIANO 3
16 REED ORGAN
26 WOOD BASS
36 SYNTH-STR 1
46 BRASS 2
56 FLUTE
66 SYNTH-PAD 3
07 ELEC PIANO 4
17 ACCORDION
27 ELEC BASS
37 SYNTH-STR 2
47 SYNTH-BRASS 1
57 RECORDER
67 GLESS HARMONICA
08 HARPSICHORD
18 BANDONEON
28 SLAP BASS
38 CHOIR
48 SYNTH-BRASS 2
58 FLUTE ENSEMBLE
68 COUNTRY FARM
09 CLAVELECTRO
19 HARMONICA
29 BANJO
39 VOICE
49 SYNTH-BRASS 3
59 WHISTLE
69 SYNTH-BASS
POWER/MODE
VOLUME SYNCHRO/
START/
TEMPO
¢
FILL-IN
STOP
¢
SYNTH-SOUND 2
LAYER
SPLIT/PERCUSSION
70 PEARL DROP
80 STRINGS PIANO
90 BASS/PIANO
71 COSMIC SOUND
81 STRINGS EP
91 BASS/E.PIANO
FINGERED
72 SOUNDTRACK
82 CHOIR EP
92 BASS/VIB
CONCERT CHORD
73 SPACE PAD
83 CHOIR ORGAN
93 BASS/G.GUITAR
ON
NORMAL
74 SYNTH-SFX
84 STRINGS GUITAR
94 BASS/D.GUITAR
75 SE 1 (VEHICLE)
85 STRINGS HARP
95 STRINGS/PIANO
OFF
76 SE 2 (TELEPHONE)
86 BRASS STRINGS
96 STRINGS/TRUMPET
77 SE 3 (SPACE)
87 VIB PAD
97 VIBRAPHONE
78 SE 4 (INVADER)
88 12STR GUITAR
98 MARIMBA
⁄
⁄
TRANSPOSE/TUNE
79 SE 5 (FUNNY)
89 CHOIR STRINGS
99 PERCUSSION
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Concertmate
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
01 TWINKLE TWINKLE
11
O CHRISTMAS TREE
01 BALLAD
11 SLOW ROCK
21 SLOW SWING
31 MARCH
41 REGGAE
12
YANKEE DOODLE
02 ACH DU LIEBER AUGUSTIN
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
16
SPRING FROM "THE FOUR SEASONS"
06 LONDONDERRY AIR
06 16BEAT
16 ROCK
26 TRANCE
36 SAMBA
46 SLOW GOSPEL
07 GREENSLEEVES
17
LITTLE BROWN JUG
07 8BEAT 1
17 HEAVY METAL
27 DISCO
37 MAMBO
47 ADANI
18
MARCH FROM "THE NUTCRACKER"
08 AULD LANG SYNE
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
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
SOUND RHYTHM
SONG
970
MELODY
ON/OFF
5
6
7
8
9
RHYTHM
Cat. No. 42-4032
®
970

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  • Page 1 42-4032.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM ® Concertmate Portable Electronic Keyboard OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. 50 RHYTHMS 100 SOUNDS 20 SONG BANK POPS ROCK JAZZ/DANCE EUROPEAN/LATIN VARIOUS 00 WHEN YOU WISH 10 JINGL BELLS PIANO ORGAN GUITAR/BASS...
  • Page 2 © 1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Concertmate and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 3 970’s serial number even when it is operating properly. To here. The number is on the bottom of eliminate interference, you can try one the Concertmate 970. or both of the following corrective mea- sures: Serial Number _________________ • Increase the distance between the keyboard and the radio or TV •...

  • 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

    Using Batteries • If the Concertmate 970 sounds weak or does not work properly, Your Concertmate 970 can use six AA replace all six batteries. Do not batteries (not supplied) for power. For mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 6: Using Ac Power

    42-4032.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Using AC Power 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. You can power your Concertmate 970 from standard AC power using a 9-volt Using Vehicle Battery Power AC adapter (not supplied), such as Ra- dioShack Cat.

  • Page 7: Connecting Headphones

    Extended high- HEADPHONES volume listening can lead to per- manent hearing loss. To listen to your Concertmate 970 • Once you set the volume, do not without disturbing others, you can con- increase it. Over time, your ears...

  • Page 8: Connecting An External Amplifier

    To amplify your Concertmate 970’s To easily view sheet music while play- sound, you can connect it to an exter- ing your Concertmate 970, insert the nal amplifier (not supplied) using an supplied sheet music stand into the audio cable with a -inch plug (not holes on the top back panel.

  • Page 9: A Look At Your Keyboard

    TEMPO/TRANSPOSE/TUNE Buttons Number 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 sound level or t to VOLUME TRANSPOSE/TU decrease it. The current setting appears on the display. 1. To turn on the Concertmate 970, POWER/MODE NORMAL Notes: POWER/MODE indicator • The volume setting range is lights.

  • Page 11: Using The Juke Box

    The current tempo set- on the display. ting appears on the display. Note: The Concertmate 970 auto- 6. To stop playing the tune, press matically selects the song SERE- again. START/STOP NADE “EINE KLEINE NACHT-...

  • Page 12: Using The Preset Sounds

    42-4032.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM 2. Press to turn off Notes: MELODY ON/OFF the melody. • The Concertmate 970 has 12-note (maximum) polyphonic sound. SOUND This means that you can play up to 12 different notes at the same...

  • Page 13: Selecting/Playing A Preset Sound

    39 CHA-CHA-CHA 49 ENKA SOUND SOUND RHYTHM SONG MELODY ON/OFF RHYTHM Note: The Concertmate 970 auto- matically selects sound 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 High-Mid Tom High Bongo Side Stick Crash Cymbal 1...

  • Page 15: Keyboard Split Sounds

    (below middle You can play a preset auto-rhythm on C). The instrument listed second plays the Concertmate 970 in any of the fol- on the right half of the keyboard (above lowing ways: middle C).

  • Page 16: Using Synchro

    RHYTHM Using SYNCHRO entry and return to the last selected auto-rhythm. The Concertmate 970’s SYNCHRO 3. Press START/STOP to start the feature lets you synchronize the start selected auto-rhythm. of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music.

  • Page 17: Using Fill-In

    (see “Standard Fingering” The Concertmate 970 inserts a 1- to 2- Page 19). measure variation, then the original rhythm automatically resumes at the Notes: end of the current measure.
  • Page 18 42-4032.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM The number of accompaniment keys Follow these steps to start concert you press determines the type of chord chord auto accompaniment. that plays. The following table shows 1. Set POWER/MODE CONCERT the type of chord that plays when you CHORD press one, two, three, or four accom-...

  • 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 7. To stop auto accompaniment and Chart” on Page 25 for a list of all the the auto-rhythm, press START/ chords you can play on your Concert- STOP mate 970 using standard fingering ac- companiment.

  • Page 21: Special Features

    For added flexibility as you make mu- key, – is B, – is B , –3 is A, sic, the Concertmate 970 lets you and so on. change (transpose) the musical key in which it plays. Notes: 1. Press and hold...

  • Page 22: Tuning The Keyboard

    TUNING THE KEYBOARD VOLUME SYNCHRO/ START/ TEMPO FILL-IN STOP Although your Concertmate 970 never goes out of tune, it does let you adjust TRANSPOSE/TU its pitch to match other instruments or musical recordings. Notes: 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 dim7 Type Root C /D D /E F /G G /A A /B Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 26 42-4032.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Chord m7-5 sus4 Type Root C /D D /E F /G G /A Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 27 42-4032.fm Page 27 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Chord 7sus4 m add9 mM7 add9 Type Root C /D D /E F /G G /A A /B Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...

  • 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: Adjustable (40–255 Beats Per Minute) Other: Fill-in and Synchro Start Accompaniments ............. Concert Chord, Fingered Juke Box ....................

  • Page 29: Songbook

    42-4032.fm Page 29 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM SONGBOOK SONGS Title Title Serenade “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” Jingle Bells Twinkle Twinkle Little Star O Christmas Tree Ach Du Lieber Augustin Yankee Doodle Amazing Grace Santa Lucia Ode to Joy When the Saints Go Marching In London Bridge Aloha Oe Londonderry Air...
  • Page 30 42-4032.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM NOTES Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 31 42-4032.fm Page 31 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • 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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