7 Using One-Touch Setting ................................. 7 Using Sustain ................................................... 7 Percussion Pads ................................................. 7 Using a Percussion Pad .................................. 7 Recording/Playing a Percussion Pad Sound .. 7 Transposing ..................................................... 7 Using MIDI .......................................................... 8 About MIDI ....................................................... 8 Making the MIDI Connections .......................... 8 Troubleshooting .................................................. 9 Care .................................................................... 9 Service and Repair ............................................. 9 The FCC Wants You to Know ............................. 9 Chord Charts ..................................................... 10 Specifications .................................................... 11 ±"016'"±"# Introduction This Owner’s Manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music. Connecting Power • Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries. • Always disconnect the AC or DC adapter when you finish using the keyboard. Connecting Headphones Connecting headphones disconnects the keyboard’s built-in speakers. ."%#76+10"+ Using Batteries • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. • If you do not plan to use the keyboard with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Using ACor DC Power • You must use a (Class 2 for AC) power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the keyboard's DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the keyboard or the adapter. ! • Always connect the adapter to the keyboard before you plug it into the power source and unplug the adapter from the power source before you unplug it from the keyboard. R"9#40+0)R"# Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. +0641&7%6+1M Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack MIDI Keyboard. Your keyboard is state-of-the-art with many exciting features. You can set the keyboard to sound like 50 different musical instruments. To accompany your music, the keyboard has 30 rhythms, as well as auto accompaniments and percussion sounds. Your keyboard also includes a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) OUT feature, which lets you connect it to other MIDI- equipped musical instruments or devices — even your personal computer. ±y %100'%6+0)"219'Q You can power your keyboard with: • internal batteries • standard AC power using an optional AC adapter • a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket using an optional DC adapter 75+0)"$#66'4+'R Your keyboard can use six C batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. + .... 1. Slide POWER to OFF. 2. Press the tabs on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the keyboard and pull up the cover to remove it. 3. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. 4. Replace the cover. When the keyboard stops operating properly, replace the batteries. Ry 75+0)"#%"14"&%"219'Q To power the keyboard from an AC outlet or your vehicle’s battery power, you need an AC or DC adapter and a size M Adaptapluga (neither supplied, available at your local RadioShack store or online at + .... 1. Slide POWER to OFF. 2. If necessary, set the AC or DC adapter’s voltage switch to 9V. 3. Attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cord with the tip set to positive (+). 4. Connect the AC DC 9V or DC adapter’s barrel plug to the DC 9V jack on the back of the keyboard. 5. Plug the other end of the adapter into the power source. %100'%6+0)"*'#&2*10'R To listen to your keyboard without disturbing others, you can connect an optional pair of stereo headphones with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selection of headphones. Insert the headphones’ plug into the PHONE jack on the back of the keyboard. ±y .+56'0+0)"5#('.X To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. %100'%6+0)"#0"':6'40#."##/2.+(...