42-4028.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM CONCERTMATE-580 OWNER’S MANUAL Portable Electronic Keyboard Please read before using this equipment. illustration Cat. No.
42-4028.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack Concertmate-580 Portable Electronic Keyboard is a state-of-the-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 16 different preset rhythms, as well as auto-accompaniments and percussion sounds.
42-4028.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 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. For your records, we recommend that you write your Concertmate-580’s serial number in the space below. The serial number is located on the bottom of the Concertmate-580.
2-4028.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... Powering Your Keyboard ................................................................................. Using Batteries .......................................................................................... Using AC Power ........................................................................................
42-4028.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM PREPARATION POWERING YOUR KEYBOARD 1. Press the tabs on the battery compartment cover, then pull up to remove the cover. You can power your Concertmate-580 in any of these ways. illustration • 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.
42-4028.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM Using AC Power You can power your Concertmate-580 from a standard AC outlet using a 9volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1651. Cautions: 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Using Vehicle Battery Power • You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliamps.
42-4028.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM To connect a pair of headphones, insert the headphones’ 1/8-inch plug into the HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack on the back of the keyboard. illustration 1. Plug the blue-tipped barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP (positive). 2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 12 volts. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the DC9–12V IN jack on the back of the Concertmate-580. 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
42-4028.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER To amplify your Concertmate-580’s sound, you can connect it to an external amplifier (not supplied) using a 1/8inch plug audio cable (not supplied). To connect an external amplifier to your keyboard, insert the cable’s plug into the HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack on the back of the keyboard, and connect the other end of the cable to the amplifier’s input jack(s) (such as AUX IN or TAPE IN).
42-4028.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM A LOOK AT YOUR KEYBOARD illustration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. ORCHESTRA 00-99 Tones List POWER Switch MASTER VOL. Control TEMPO Buttons ORCHESTRA Button and Indicator RHYTHM Button CHORD OFF Button and Indicator SINGLE FINGER Button FINGERED Button PERCUS OFF Button TRANSPOSER Buttons 13. ORCHESTRA/RHYTHM SELECT Buttons 14. Percussion Pads 15. RHYTHM VOL. Buttons 16. INTRO/FILL IN Button 17. SYNCHRO Button 18. VIBRATO Button 19.
42-4028.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Set MASTER VOL. (volume) to MIN (minimum). illustration Notes: • The Concertmate-580 automatically selects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00) each time you turn it on. To select a different tone, see “Using the Preset Tones” on Page 11. • To select an auto-rhythm, see “Using the Preset AutoRhythms” on Page 12.
42-4028.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION TUNE USING THE PRESET TONES Your Concertmate-580 can play a preprogrammed demonstration tune, Puff the Magic Dragon ©, to showcase its many sounds. Your Concertmate-580 can sound like 100 different musical instruments or sound effects. The name and two-digit number of each preset tone is listed on the Concertmate-580’s top panel. 1. To start the demonstration tune, press DEMO.
42-4028.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM USING THE PRESET AUTO-RHYTHMS illustration The Concertmate-580 also automatically selects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00) each time you turn it on. 2. To play a tone other than PIANO, choose a preset tone from the ORCHESTRA 00-99 tones list, then enter its two-digit number on the ORCHESTRA / RHYTHM SELECT keypad. For example, to select JAZZ ORGAN (No. 13), press 1 then 3.
42-4028.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM Adjusting the Rhythm Volume The Concertmate-580 lets you adjust the volume of the auto-rhythm separately from the overall volume of the keyboard. To increase or decrease the rhythm volume, press RHYTHM VOL. + or –. 2. To select a rhythm other than RHUMBA, choose an auto-rhythm from the RHYTHM 00-15 list and enter its two-digit number on the ORCHESTRA/RHYTHM SELECT keypad. For example, to select DISCO (No. 05), press 0 then 5.
42-4028.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM 4. To slow down the auto-rhythm, repeatedly press TEMPO t. To speed it up, repeatedly press TEMPO s. illustration Notes: • You can adjust TEMPO s/t to play an auto-rhythm from 48 to 240 beats per minute. • To reset the tempo to its default (original) speed (120 beats per minute), press both TEMPO s and t at the same time. The auto-rhythm begins playing at the original speed. 5.
42-4028.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM Using INTRO Using FILL IN The Concertmate-580’s INTRO feature lets you start the selected autorhythm with a light, 1-measure introduction that blends easily into the selected rhythm. The FILL IN feature lets you insert a short (1- to 2-measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm. To start a rhythm with an introduction, select and enter the rhythm, then press INTRO/FILL IN .
42-4028.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM USING AUTO BASS CHORD (A.B.C) AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT illustration The 19 keys on the left side of the keyboard with note labels above them are called accompaniment keys. You can set the Concertmate-580 to play the following two different types of autoaccompaniment. • Easy Random Fingering — lets you play chords on the accompaniment keys using chord formations of one to three notes.
42-4028.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM Easy Random Fingering 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. The following table shows the type of chord that plays when you press one, two, or three accompaniment keys at the same time. Follow these steps to start easy random fingering auto-accompaniment. 1.
42-4028.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 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-580, in any key, using the standard fingering method. illustration Note: The diagrams above show only one possible fingering position for each chord. It is possible to play a chord using several different positions.
42-4028.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM Note: See “Standard Fingering Chord Chart” on Page 26 for a list of all the chords you can play on your Concertmate-580 using standard fingering accompaniment. Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto-accompaniment. 1. Press FINGERED so the red indicator above CHORD OFF turns on. 5. Adjust TEMPO s/t, MASTER VOL., RHYTHM VOL., and A.B.C. VOL. to the desired levels. 6.
42-4028.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM SPECIAL FEATURES USING THE PERCUSSION PADS illustration The Concertmate-580’s percussion pads put the sound of five different percussion instruments — bass drum, conga, snare drum, hi-hat, and cymbal — at your fingertips. To play a percussion pad sound, simply press the desired pad at any time during play. The keyboard plays the selected percussion sound once each time you press the pad.
42-4028.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM USING VIBRATO The Concertmate-580’s vibrato feature lets you give your music a “wavering” effect, slightly varying the pitch of notes as you press the keys. To turn on the vibrato feature, simply press VIBRATO before or during play. To quickly raise the key one octave, press ONE OCTAVE. The red indicator beneath TRANSPOSER turns on. Press ONE OCTAVE again to return to middle C. The indicator turns off.
42-4028.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If the Concertmate-580 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot solve the problem, take the keyboard to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. Trouble No sound, even if keys are pressed. Possible Cause Remedy 1. POWER is set to OFF. 1. Set POWER to ON. 2. MASTER VOL. is turned down. 2. Turn up MASTER VOL. 3. Headphones are connected. 3. Disconnect headphones. 4.
42-4028.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack Concertmate-580 Portable Electronic Keyboard is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Concertmate-580 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Concertmate-580 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the Concertmate-580 gently and carefully.
42-4028.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM SPECIFICATIONS Number of Keys .....................................................................................................49 Polyphonic Sound ................................................................................ 9-note (Max.) Preset Tones ........................................................................................................100 Auto-Rhythm ..............................................................................
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42-4028.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.