42-4035.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM OWNER’S MANUAL Concertmate 690 Portable Electronic Keyboard Please read before using this equipment. Cat. No.
42-4035.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM FEATURES Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Portable Electronic Keyboard is a state-ofthe-art musical instrument with many special features. It can sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects, and its preset rhythms and accompaniments make it easy to use and fun! This versatile electronic keyboard is ideal for anyone who wants to make music, from the beginner to the experienced musician.
42-4035.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM We recommend you record your Concertmate 690’s serial number here. The number is located on the bottom of the Concertmate 690. Serial Number _________________ THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This electronic keyboard complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
2-4035.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... Connecting Power ........................................................................................... Using Batteries .......................................................................................... Using AC Power ........................................................................................
42-4035.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER For portable use, you can power your Concertmate 690 using internal batteries. Using optional adapters, you can also power it from a standard AC outlet or your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. 2. Press the tab on the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then pull up to remove the cover. Tab Notes: • Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.
42-4035.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 690 from a standard AC outlet using a 9volt AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 2731656. Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts of DC power and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its barrel plug must properly fit the Concertmate 690’s DC 9V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications.
42-4035.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM USING THE SHEET MUSIC STAND To easily view sheet music while playing your Concertmate 690, insert the supplied sheet music stand into the holes on the top rear panel. 1. Set MODE to POWER OFF. 2. Connect the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter 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.
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42-4035.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Set VOLUME to MIN. 2. Set MODE to NORMAL to turn on the Concertmate 690. The MODE indicator lights. 3. To hear a sample of the Concertmate 690’s many sounds, play the demonstration tune (see “Playing the Demonstration Tune”). To make your own music, simply begin playing the keyboard. The Concertmate 690 automatically selects the sound PIANO (No. 00) each time you turn it on.
42-4035.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Note: You cannot play the keyboard while the demonstration tune is playing. USING THE PRESET SOUNDS Your Concertmate 690 can sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. The name and two-digit number of each preset sound is listed on the Concertmate 690’s top panel. 100 SOUNDS List SOUND/RHYTHYM SELECT Keypad 5. Play the keyboard to hear the selected sound. 6. Adjust VOLUME to the desired level. 7.
42-4035.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM • These preset sounds change slightly as you play different octaves on the keyboard: SAMBA WHISTLE (No. 10), TOM (No. 54), ROCK DRUM (No. 55), SWING DRUM (No. 56), TRIANGLE (No. 57), MATSURI (No. 59), INSECT (No. 82), EMERGENCY ALARM (No. 83), LASER BEAM (No. 84), COSMIC SOUND (No. 85), TELEPHONE (No. 86), and CAR HORN (No. 87). Playing KEYBOARD SPLIT Sounds The KEYBOARD SPLIT preset sounds (Nos.
42-4035.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Selecting/Playing an AutoRhythm 1. Set VOLUME to MIN. 2. Set MODE to NORMAL. Note: The Fingered and Concert Chord modes are described in “Using Auto Accompaniment” on Page 13. 3. Press RHYTHM. 4. Select an auto-rhythm from the 100 RHYTHMS list and enter the two-digit number on the SOUND/ RHYTHM SELECT keypad. For example, to select EURO BEAT (No. 24), press 2, then 4. SOUND/RHYTHYM SELECT Keypad 9. To select a different rhythm, repeat Step 4.
42-4035.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT After you select an auto-rhythm, the Concertmate 690 lets you automatically add a harmonic accompaniment. You can select from two auto accompaniment types—easy random fingering or standard fingering. Both methods are explained in detail in the following sections. But, in brief, to add an auto accompaniment pattern, first set MODE to CONCERT CHORD for easy random fingering or to FINGERED for standard fingering.
42-4035.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Note: You can press any labeled note(s) to the right of the lowest note in the chord to produce a minor, seventh, or minor seventh chord. Follow these steps to start easy random fingering auto accompaniment. 1. Set VOLUME to MIN. 2. Set MODE to CONCERT CHORD. Number of Keys Pressed 3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. Chord Type C D E F G A B C D E F Major C D E F G A B C D E F Minor (m) 4.
42-4035.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 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. You can play the following 14 chord types on your Concertmate 690, in any key, using the standard fingering method.
42-4035.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto accompaniment. ADJUSTING THE POLYPHONY/TEXTURE 1. Set VOLUME to MIN. 2. Set MODE to FINGERED. The Concertmate 690 lets you adjust the polyphony and texture of its sound. 3. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. 4. To start the auto-rhythm and auto accompaniment at the same time, simply press at least three accompaniment keys to play the desired chord.
42-4035.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Based on the selected feature and the polyphony/texture setting, you can play as many as eight notes at the same time, or as few as one note.
42-4035.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If your Concertmate 690 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot solve the problem, take your Concertmate 690 to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem No sound from the Concertmate 690 Possible Cause Power supply problem. Suggestion Check the power supply.
42-4035.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Concertmate 690 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the Concertmate 690 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Concertmate 690 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. Use and store the Concertmate 690 only in normal temperature environments.
42-4035.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys ................................................................................................... 49 Polyphony .................................................................................. 8-Note (Maximum) Preset Sounds ................................................................................................... 100 Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................................
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42-4035.fm Page 24 Thursday, August 12, 1999 8:05 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
