42-4029.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM Concertmate 575 Portable Electronic Keyboard OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
42-4029.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Concertmate 575 Portable Electronic Keyboard is a state-ofthe-art musical instrument with many exciting features. You can set the keyboard to sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. To accompany your music, the keyboard has 100 different preset rhythms, as well as two types of auto-accompaniments.
42-4029.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM To fully enjoy the features and functions of this electronic keyboard, please read this manual carefully and completely. Note: This owner’s manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music. We recommend record your Concertmate 575’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the Concertmate 575.
2-4029.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM CONTENTS Connecting Power ............................................................................................... Using Batteries ................................................................................................ Using AC Power .............................................................................................. Using Vehicle Battery Power ...........................................................................
42-4029.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM CONNECTING POWER You can power your Concertmate 575 in any of these ways. • Internal batteries (see “Using Batteries”) • Standard AC power with an optional AC adapter (see “Using AC Power” on Page 6) • A vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC adapter (see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 7) Notes: • Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.
42-4029.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM 3. Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked beside it. 4. Replace the cover. Notes: • If you won’t be using the Concertmate 575 for a week or more, or if you plan to use it only with AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries. rectly fit the Concertmate 575’s DC 7.5V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications.
42-4029.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER 4 DC 7.5V • You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 7.5 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, its voltage switch must be set to 7.5 volts, and its plug must correctly fit the Concertmate 575’s DC 7.5V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications.
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42-4029.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Slide VOLUME to MIN (minimum). VOLUME MIN MAX Important: To prevent hearing damage, always set the Concertmate 575’s volume to its lowest level ( MIN) before you turn it on and before you begin playing it after changing the settings. 2. To turn on the Concertmate 575, slide MODE to NORMAL. The MODE indicator turns on. MODE POWER OFF Notes: • The Concertmate 575 automatically selects the sound PIANO 1 (No.
42-4029.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION TUNE Your Concertmate 575 can play a preprogrammed demonstration tune which showcases its many sounds. To play the demonstration tune, press DEMO and adjust VOLUME to the desired setting. Your Concertmate 575 continuously plays the demonstration tune. Press DEMO again to stop the tune. SOUND POLY/TEXTURE RHYTHM DEMO Note: You cannot play the keyboard while the demonstration tune is playing.
42-4029.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM Selecting/Playing a Preset Sound Current Sound New Sound You Press 1. Slide VOLUME to MIN. 50 00 0 2. If necessary, slide MODE to NORMAL . 00 02 2 02 25 5 3. The Concertmate 575 automatically selects the sound PIANO (No. 00) each time you turn it on. To select a different sound, press SOUND POLY/TEXTURE, then choose a sound from the 100 SOUNDS list and enter that sound’s two-digit number on the SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT keypad.
42-4029.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT Your Concertmate 575 has 100 preset auto-rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music. The name and two-digit number of each preset autorhythm is listed on the right side of the Concertmate 575’s top panel. 100 RHYTHMS List SOUND 0 1 2 3 4 POLY/TEXTURE 5 6 7 8 9 RHYTHM DEMO For example, to select HEAVY METAL 2 (No. 06), press 0 then 6. 4.
42-4029.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM 8. To select a different rhythm while the current rhythm is playing, repeat Step 3. Or, if the second digit of the current rhythm is the same as the first digit of the new rhythm, simply enter the second digit of the new rhythm on the SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT keypad.
42-4029.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM Easy Random Fingering USING AUTOACCOMPANIMENT The first 18 keys on the left side of the keyboard with note labels above them are called accompaniment keys. The easy random fingering method lets beginning keyboard players easily select and play a chord — the number of accompaniment keys you press determines the type of chord played.
42-4029.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM Follow these steps to start easy random fingering auto-accompaniment. 1. Slide VOLUME to MIN. 2. Slide MODE to CONCERT CHORD. MODE POWER OFF NORMAL FINGERED CONCER CHORD 3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. 7. To change chords without interrupting the rhythm, simply press the auto-accompaniment key(s) required to form the new chord. 8. To stop the auto-accompaniment and auto-rhythm, press START/ STOP.
42-4029.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM 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 14 chord types on your Concertmate 575, in any key, using the standard fingering method.
42-4029.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto-accompaniment. 1. Slide VOLUME to MIN. 2. Slide MODE to FINGERED. MODE POWER OFF NORMAL FINGERED CONCER CHORD 3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. 7. To change chords without interrupting the rhythm, simply press the auto-accompaniment keys required to form the new chord. 8. To stop auto-accompaniment and auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.
42-4029.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM ADJUSTING THE POLYPHONY/TEXTURE The Concertmate 575 lets you adjust the “polyphony” and “texture” of its sound. • Polyphony refers to the level of harmony and the number of notes (such as 4 or 8) played to produce the sound. • Texture refers to the sound’s quality or depth. Your Concertmate 575 has two polyphony/texture settings (1 and 2).
42-4029.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM Notes: • Depending on the preset sound you select, sometimes it might be difficult to hear the difference between the two polyphony/texture settings at low volume. If this happens, increase the Concertmate 575’s volume slightly, then try again. • Based on the feature(s) and polyphony/texture setting you select, you can play and hear (at the same time) as many as eight notes, or as few as one note.
42-4029.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the Concertmate 575 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. Trouble No sound when keys are pressed. Possible Cause Remedy The volume is too low. Slide VOLUME toward MAX. Power supply problem. Check the power supply.
42-4029.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Concertmate 575 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Concertmate 575 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Concertmate 575 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the Concertmate 575 gently and carefully.
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42-4029.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:14 PM SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys .................................................................................................................. 49 Polyphonic Sound ............................................................................................. 8-note (Max.) Preset Sounds .................................................................................................................. 100 Auto-Rhythms ......................................