Optimus 970 - Manual

5 PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your Concertmate 970in any of these ways. • Internal batteries (see “Using Bat- teries”) • Standard AC power using an optional AC adapter (see “UsingAC Power” on Page 6) • A vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using an optional DC adapter (see“Using Vehicl...

6 Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 970from standard AC power using a 9-voltAC adapter (not supplied), such as Ra-dioShack Cat. No. 273-1656. Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers atleast 800 milliamps. Its center tipmust be set to negative, and itsplu...

7 1. Plug the 5.5 mm outer diameter/ 2.1 mm inner diameter barrel pluginto the cable so it reads – TIP. 2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9 volts. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the Concertmate 970. 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s ...

8 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER To amplify your Concertmate 970’ssound, you can connect it to an exter-nal amplifier (not supplied) using anaudio cable with a 1 / 4 -inch plug (not supplied). To connect an external amplifier toyour keyboard, insert the cable’s 1 / 4 - inch plug into the PHONES/OU...

9 A LOOK AT YOUR KEYBOARD UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLS READING THE DISPLAY The Concertmate 970’s display lets you view the keyboard’s sound, rhythm, andjuke box settings. 00. (decimal on the right) — shows the juke box setting. See “Using the Juke Box” on Page 11. .00 (decimal on the left) — shows the...

10 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. To turn on the Concertmate 970, set POWER/MODE to NORMAL . The POWER/MODE indicatorlights. Note: To save power, the key-board automatically turns off afterabout 6 minutes if you do notpress a key. To turn the keyboardon again, set POWER/MODE to OFF then back to NORMAL...

11 USING THE JUKE BOX You can sit back and listen to the 20tunes that come prerecorded in thejuke box, or you can turn off a song’smelody and play along on the key-board. Playing Back a Juke Box Tune 1. Press JUKE BOX . The JUKE BOX indicator lights and the number ofthe current juke box tune appears...

13 Selecting/Playing a Preset Sound 1. Press SOUND . The SOUND indi- cator lights and the currentsound’s number appears on thedisplay. Note: The Concertmate 970 auto-matically selects the soundPIANO (No. 00) when you turn thepower on. 2. To play a different sound, choose a preset sound from the 100S...

14 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. Note: When you select the Fingered or Concert Chord mode, the keys in the lower1 1 / 2 octaves become the accompaniment keys...

15 Keyboard Split Sounds The Keyboard Split preset sounds (90-96) let you play two instrument soundsindependently on opposite halves ofthe keyboard. The instrument listedfirst in the sound’s name plays on theleft half of the keyboard (below middleC). The instrument listed second playson the right ha...

16 2. To select a different rhythm, choose an auto-rhythm from the50 RHYTHM list and enter its two-digit number on the keypad. Notes: • Precede a single-digit number with 0. For example, to selectFUNKY POP (No. 05), press 0 then 5 . • If you incorrectly enter the first or second digit of the rhythm,...

17 Using FILL-IN The FILL-IN feature lets you insert ashort (1- to 2-measure) variation in thebeat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm. Simply press and release SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN while the auto-rhythm is play- ing. The Concertmate 970 inserts a 1- to 2-measure variation, then the originalrhythm automat...

18 The number of accompaniment keysyou press determines the type of chordthat plays. The following table showsthe type of chord that plays when youpress one, two, three, or four accom-paniment keys at the same time. The lowest note you play determinesthe key of the chord. For example, ifthe lowest n...

19 Standard Fingering The standard fingering method uses standard formations of three or four notes, andlets 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. Not...

20 Note: See “Standard Fingering ChordChart” on Page 25 for a list of all thechords you can play on your Concert-mate 970 using standard fingering ac-companiment. Follow these steps to start standardfingering auto accompaniment. 1. Set POWER/MODE to FINGERED . 2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. 3. ...

21 SPECIAL FEATURES CHANGING KEYS The Concertmate 970 automaticallyselects the key of middle C each timeyou turn it on. For added flexibility as you make mu-sic, the Concertmate 970 lets youchange (transpose) the musical key inwhich it plays. 1. Press and hold SOUND , then press and release RHYTHM. ...

22 TUNING THE KEYBOARD Although your Concertmate 970 nevergoes out of tune, it does let you adjustits pitch to match other instruments ormusical recordings. Note: You cannot tune the keyboardwhile the juke box mode is turned on. 1. Press and hold SOUND , then press and release JUKE BOX . The display...

23 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 RadioShackstore for assistance. Trouble Possible Cause Remedy No sound, even if keys are pressed. The keyboard has turned off ...

24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Concertmate 970 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of su-perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care foryour Concertmate 970 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Concertmate 970 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedia...

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

28 SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys ................................................................................................... 61 Polyphonic Sound ............................................................................ 12-note (Max.) Preset Tones .............................................

29 SONGBOOK SONGS LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY SCORE EXAMPLE Note: Each score shows the starting beat count and the introductory phrase. No. Title No. Title 00 Serenade “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” 10 Jingle Bells 01 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 11 O Christmas Tree 02 Ach Du Lieber Augustin 12 Yankee Doodle 03 A...

30 NOTES 42-4032.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM

RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 6A7 Printed in Mexico 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-ow...