Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES © 1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack, Concertmate, and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Porta-ble Electronic Keyboard is a state-of-the-art musical instrument with manyspecial features. It can sound like 100diff...
Page 3 - FCC Rules; • Increase the distance between the
3 We recommend you record your Con-certmate 690’s serial number here.The number is located on the bottom ofthe Concertmate 690. Serial Number _________________ THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This electronic keyboard complies withthe limits for a Class B digital device asspecified in Part 15 of FCC Rules ...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5 Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 5 Using Batteries ...........................................
Page 5 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING POWER; Using Batteries
5 PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER For portable use, you can power yourConcertmate 690 using internal batter-ies. Using optional adapters, you canalso power it from a standard AC outletor your vehicle’s cigarette lighter sock-et. Notes: • Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal...
Page 6 - Using AC Power; Using Vehicle Battery Power
6 Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 690from 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 anddelivers at least 500 milliamps. Itscenter tip must be set to negative,and its barrel plug mu...
Page 7 - to; Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
7 1. Set MODE to 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. 4. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the Concertmate 690’s DC 9V jack. 5. Plug the other e...
Page 8 - CONTROL LOCATIONS
8 CONTROL LOCATIONS Speaker 100 RHYTHMS List 100 SOUNDS List MODE Selector VOLUME Control FILL-IN Button START/STOP Button TEMPO Buttons SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT Buttons SOUND POLY/TEXTURE Button DEMO Button RHYTHM Button 42-4035.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM
Page 9 - OPERATION; BASIC OPERATION
9 OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Set VOLUME to MIN . 2. Set MODE to NORMAL to turn on the Concertmate 690. The MODEindicator lights. 3. To hear a sample of the Concert- mate 690’s many sounds, play thedemonstration tune (see “Playingthe Demonstration Tune”). To make your own music, simplybegin playing...
Page 11 - • These preset sounds change
11 • These preset sounds change slightly as you play different oc-taves on the keyboard: SAMBAWHISTLE (No. 10), TOM (No. 54),ROCK DRUM (No. 55), SWINGDRUM (No. 56), TRIANGLE (No.57), MATSURI (No. 59), INSECT(No. 82), EMERGENCY ALARM(No. 83), LASER BEAM (No. 84),COSMIC SOUND (No. 85), TELE-PHONE (No....
Page 12 - Note: You can adjust; . The Concertmate 690 inserts
12 Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm 1. Set VOLUME to MIN . 2. Set MODE to NORMAL . Note: The Fingered and ConcertChord modes are described in“Using Auto Accompaniment” onPage 13. 3. Press RHYTHM . 4. Select an auto-rhythm from the 100 RHYTHMS list and enter thetwo-digit number on the SOUND/ RHYTHM S...
Page 13 - Easy Random Fingering
13 USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT After you select an auto-rhythm, theConcertmate 690 lets you automatical-ly add a harmonic accompaniment. You can select from two autoaccompaniment types — easy randomfingering or standard fingering. Bothmethods are explained in detail in thefollowing sections. But, in br...
Page 15 - Standard Fingering
15 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 14 chord types on your Concertmate 690, in any key, us-ing the standard fingering method. Not...
Page 17 - slightly toward; Selected Feature; Preset Sound Only
17 Based on the selected feature and the polyphony/texture setting, you can play asmany as eight notes at the same time, or as few as one note. Note: It might be difficult to tell the difference between the high- and low-level po-lyphony/texture settings at low ( MIN ) volume with certain sound sele...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem; Power supply problem.; is set to
18 TROUBLESHOOTING If your Concertmate 690 is not performing as it should, these suggestions mighthelp. If you still cannot solve the problem, take your Concertmate 690 to your localRadioShack store for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion No sound from the Concertmate 690 Power supply prob...
Page 19 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
19 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 theConcertmate 690 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Concertmate 690 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediat...
Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS; DC: 6 AA Alkaline Batteries
20 SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys ................................................................................................... 49 Polyphony .................................................................................. 8-Note (Maximum) Preset Sounds ...........................................
Page 21 - NOTES
21 NOTES 42-4035.fm Page 21 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM
Page 24 - Printed in China
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 6A7 Printed in China 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-own...
