42-4032.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Concertmate 970 Portable Electronic Keyboard OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
42-4032.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Concertmate 970 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 50 rhythms, as well as auto accompaniments and percussion sounds.
42-4032.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 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 you write your Concertmate 970’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the Concertmate 970.
2-4032.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... Connecting Power ........................................................................................... Using Batteries .......................................................................................... Using AC Power ........................................................................................
42-4032.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your Concertmate 970 in any of these ways. 1. Press the tab on the battery compartment cover, then pull up to remove the cover. • Internal batteries (see “Using Batteries”) • Standard AC power using an optional AC adapter (see “Using AC Power” on Page 6) • A vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using an optional DC adapter (see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 6) 2.
42-4032.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate 970 from standard AC power using a 9-volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1656. Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 800 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the Concertmate 970’s DC 9V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications.
42-4032.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM PHONES/ OUTPUT DC 9V PHONES/ OUTPUT DC 9V 6.0V 4.5V 1. Plug the 5.5 mm outer diameter/ 2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into 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 cigarette lighter socket.
42-4032.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER USING THE SHEET MUSIC STAND To amplify your Concertmate 970’s sound, you can connect it to an external amplifier (not supplied) using an audio cable with a 1/4-inch plug (not supplied). To easily view sheet music while playing your Concertmate 970, insert the supplied sheet music stand into the holes on the top back panel.
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42-4032.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM OPERATION BASIC OPERATION POWER/MODE ON VOLUME SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN START/ STOP TEMPO FINGERED CONCERT CHORD NORMAL OFF TRANSPOSE/TU 1. To turn on the Concertmate 970, set POWER/MODE to NORMAL . The POWER/MODE indicator lights. Note: To save power, the keyboard automatically turns off after about 6 minutes if you do not press a key. To turn the keyboard on again, set POWER/MODE to OFF then back to NORMAL.
42-4032.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM USING THE JUKE BOX 3. Press START/STOP to start playing the tune. You can sit back and listen to the 20 tunes that come prerecorded in the juke box, or you can turn off a song’s melody and play along on the keyboard.
42-4032.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM 2. Press MELODY ON/OFF to turn off the melody. SOUND MELODY ON/OFF RHYTHM 3. Press START/STOP to start playing the tune. 4. Adjust the tempo and volume as desired. 5. Play along with the tune on the keyboard. Note: You can turn the melody on or off by repeating Step 2 even while the current tune is playing. USING THE PRESET SOUNDS Your Concertmate 970 can sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects.
42-4032.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Selecting/Playing a Preset Sound 3. Play the keyboard to hear the selected sound. 1. Press SOUND. The SOUND indicator lights and the current sound’s number appears on the display. 4. Adjust the volume to the desired level. 5. To select a different sound, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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 below. The symbol for each percussion sound appears above each percussion key.
42-4032.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Keyboard Split Sounds The Keyboard Split preset sounds (9096) let you play two instrument sounds independently on opposite halves of the keyboard. The instrument listed first in the sound’s name plays on the left half of the keyboard (below middle C). The instrument listed second plays on the right half of the keyboard (above middle C). For example, BASS/PIANO (No. 90) plays a bass sound on the left half of the keyboard and a piano sound on the right.
42-4032.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM 2. To select a different rhythm, choose an auto-rhythm from the 50 RHYTHM list and enter its twodigit number on the keypad. Notes: • Precede a single-digit number with 0. For example, to select FUNKY POP (No. 05), press 0 then 5. • If you incorrectly enter the first or second digit of the rhythm, press RHYTHM to clear your entry and return to the last selected auto-rhythm. 3. Press START/STOP to start the selected auto-rhythm. 4.
42-4032.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM Using FILL-IN The FILL-IN feature lets you insert a short (1- to 2-measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm. Simply press and release SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN while the auto-rhythm is playing. VOLUME SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN START/ STOP TEMPO TRANSPOSE/TU The Concertmate 970 inserts a 1- to 2measure variation, then the original rhythm automatically resumes at the end of the current measure.
42-4032.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM The number of accompaniment keys you press determines the type of chord that plays. The following table shows the type of chord that plays when you press one, two, three, or four accompaniment keys at the same time. Follow these steps to start concert chord auto accompaniment. 1. Set POWER/MODE to CONCERT CHORD. POWER/MODE ON Number of Keys Pressed Chord Type TEMPO TRANSPOSE/TU 2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.
42-4032.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 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 15 chord types on your Concertmate 970, in any key, using the standard fingering method.
42-4032.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM 7. To stop auto accompaniment and the auto-rhythm, press START/ STOP. Note: See “Standard Fingering Chord Chart” on Page 25 for a list of all the chords you can play on your Concertmate 970 using standard fingering accompaniment. Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto accompaniment. 1. Set POWER/MODE to FINGERED.
42-4032.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM SPECIAL FEATURES VOLUME SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN CHANGING KEYS The Concertmate 970 automatically selects the key of middle C each time you turn it on. For added flexibility as you make music, the Concertmate 970 lets you change (transpose) the musical key in which it plays. 1. Press and hold SOUND, then press and release RHYTHM. The display shows the current key setting.
42-4032.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM TUNING THE KEYBOARD VOLUME SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN Although your Concertmate 970 never goes out of tune, it does let you adjust its pitch to match other instruments or musical recordings. Note: You cannot tune the keyboard while the juke box mode is turned on. 1. Press and hold SOUND, then press and release JUKE BOX. The display shows the current pitch setting.
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. Trouble No sound, even if keys are pressed. Possible Cause Remedy The keyboard has turned off automatically. Set POWER/MODE to OFF then ON again. Volume is turned down. Turn up the volume Headphones are connected. Disconnect headphones.
42-4032.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Concertmate 970 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Concertmate 970 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Concertmate 970 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the Concertmate 970 gently and carefully.
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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 ..................................................................................
42-4032.fm Page 29 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:45 PM SONGBOOK SONGS No. Title No.
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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 workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store.