OWNER???S MANUAL

CONCERTMATE-580

Portable Electronic Keyboard

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 dif- ferent musical instruments or sound ef- fects. To accompany your music, the keyboard has 16 different preset rhythms, as well as auto-accompani- ments and percussion sounds.

Your Concertmate-580???s features in- clude:

Built-In Demonstration Tune ??? lets you hear a sample of what you and the Concertmate-580 can do.

100 Sounds ??? let you set your Con- certmate-580 to sound like anything from a harpsichord to a honky-tonk pi- ano when you press a key.

16 Auto-Rhythms ??? give you a steady beat for several styles of music from rhumba to slow rock.

Tempo Control ??? lets you speed up or slow down the tempo of any select- ed music pattern.

Fill In Rhythm ??? lets you insert a short variation into any auto-rhythm.

Automatic Intro Rhythm ??? lets you set the Concertmate-580 to automati- cally add a short introduction to the se- lected auto-rhythm.

Auto Accompaniment ??? lets you au- tomatically play a preset harmonic pat- tern to match the selected auto- rhythm.

Transpose Function ??? lets you in- stantly change the key of the music, even while you are playing.

Two Built-In Speakers ??? provide ex- cellent sound to help make your music come alive.

Output Jack ??? lets you connect headphones so you can play without disturbing others, or an external ampli- fier so you can play for a crowd.

Three Power Options ??? let you pow- er the keyboard from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional adapter), or your ve- hicle???s cigarette lighter socket (with an optional adapter) so you can make mu- sic almost anywhere.

To fully enjoy the features and func- tions 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 seri- al number in the space below. The se- rial number is located on the bottom of the Concertmate-580.

Serial Number _________________

THE FCC WANTS YOU

TO KNOW

This 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 residen- tial area. However, your keyboard might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or both of the following corrective mea- sures:

???Increase the distance between the keyboard and the radio or TV

???Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the keyboard and the radio or TV

Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced radio/TV technician if the problem still exists.

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POWERING YOUR

KEYBOARD

You can power your Concertmate-580 in any of these ways.

???Internal batteries (see ???Using Bat- teries???)

???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)

1.Press the tabs on the battery com- partment cover, then pull up to remove the cover.

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2.Put the batteries in the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and ???) marked inside.

???Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.

???Always disconnect an adapter when you finish using the Con- certmate-580.

Using Batteries

Your Concertmate-580 can use six C batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-551.

Caution: Only use fresh batteries of the required size and type.

3. Replace the cover.

Notes:

???If you won???t be using the Concert- mate-580 with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries.

???If the Concertmate-580 sounds weak or does not work properly, replace all six batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.

Caution: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

Using AC Power

You can power your Concertmate-580 from a standard AC outlet using a 9- volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1651.

Cautions:

???You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the Concert- mate-580???s DC9???12V IN jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate-580 or the adapter.

???Always plug the AC adapter into the Concertmate-580 before you plug it into the AC outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the Concertmate-580.

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1.Plug the blue-tipped barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP (positive).

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2.Insert the adapter???s barrel plug into the DC9???12V IN jack on the back of the Concertmate-580.

3.Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power your Concertmate-580 from your vehicle???s cigarette lighter socket using a 12-volt DC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1562.

Cautions:

???You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must properly fit the Concert- mate-580???s DC9-12V IN jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate-580 or the adapter.

???Always plug the DC adapter into the Concertmate-580 before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the Concertmate-580.

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.

CONNECTING

HEADPHONES

To listen to your Concertmate-580 without disturbing others, you can con- nect a pair of 1/8-inch plug stereo head- phones (not supplied). Your local Radio Shack sells a wide selection of headphones.

To connect a pair of headphones, in- sert the headphones??? 1/8-inch plug into the HEADPHONES/AUX. OUT jack on the back of the keyboard.

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Note: Connecting headphones discon- nects the Concertmate-580???s built-in speakers.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

???Set the volume to the lowest set- ting 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 per- manent 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.

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BASIC OPERATION

1.Set MASTER VOL. (volume) to MIN (minimum).

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Important: To prevent hearing damage, always set the Concert- mate-580???s volume to its lowest level (MIN) before you turn it on and before you begin playing it again after changing the settings.

2.To turn on the Concertmate-580, slide POWER to ON. The red BEAT LAMPS and ORCHESTRA indica- tors turn on.

Notes:

???The Concertmate-580 automat- ically 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 Auto- Rhythms??? on Page 12.

???To play a harmonic auto- accompaniment, see ???Using Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C) Auto Accompaniment??? on Page 16.

4.Adjust MASTER VOL. to the desired setting. Slide it toward MAX (maximum) to increase the volume, or toward MIN (minimum) to decrease it.

3.To hear some of the Concertmate- 580???s many different sounds, play the demonstration tune (see ???Playing the Demonstration Tune??? on Page 11).

To make your own music, simply begin playing the keyboard.

5.To turn off the Concertmate-580, slide POWER to OFF. The BEAT LAMPS and all other indicators turn off.

PLAYING THE

DEMONSTRATION TUNE

Your Concertmate-580 can play a pre- programmed demonstration tune, Puff the Magic Dragon??, to showcase its many sounds.

1.To start the demonstration tune, press DEMO. The Concertmate- 580 begins to continuously play the demonstration tune.

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USING THE PRESET

TONES

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.

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Note: The demonstration tune is pre-programmed to automatically use certain preset tones and rhythms each time it starts or repeats. While the demonstration tune is playing, however, you can:

???Change the preset tone (see ???Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone???)

???Change the preset rhythm (see ???Selecting/Playing an Auto- Rhythm??? on Page 13)

???Adjust the tempo (see ???Select- ing/Playing an Auto-Rhythm??? on Page 13)

2.Adjust MASTER VOL. to the desired setting.

3.To turn off the demonstration tune at any time, press DEMO again.

Note: The following preset tones do not follow the musical scale when played, but change slightly as you play them in different octaves on the key- board:

???87 SYNTH TOM 1

???88 SYNTH TOM 2

???89 SNARE DRUM

???91 EMERGENCY ALARM

???98 MACHINE GUN

???99 WAVE

Selecting/Playing a Preset

Tone

1.The ORCHESTRA indicator auto- matically turns on each time you turn on the Concertmate-580. If the ORCHESTRA indicator is not on, press ORCHESTRA.

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The Concertmate-580 also auto- matically 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.

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Note: To select the next highest or lowest numbered tone, you can simply press + or ??? on the keypad.

3.Play the keyboard to hear the selected tone.

4.Adjust MASTER VOL. to the desired level.

5.To select a different tone, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

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USING THE PRESET

AUTO-RHYTHMS

Your Concertmate-580 has 16 preset auto-rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music. The name and two-digit number of each preset auto- rhythm is listed on the Concertmate- 580???s top panel.

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You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the Concertmate-580 in the following ways:

???Select and play a rhythm (see ???Selecting/Playing an Auto- Rhythm??? on Page 13).

???Synchronize the start of a rhythm with your music (see ???Using SYN- CHRO??? on Page 14).

???Start a rhythm with a special intro- duction (see ???Using INTRO??? on Page 15).

???Briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm (see ???Using FILL IN??? on Page 15).

Adjusting the Rhythm Volume

The Concertmate-580 lets you adjust the volume of the auto-rhythm sepa- rately from the overall volume of the keyboard. To increase or decrease the rhythm volume, press RHYTHM VOL. + or ??? .

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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.

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Selecting/Playing an

Auto-Rhythm

1.If the ORCHESTRA indicator is on, press RHYTHM to turn it off.

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The Concertmate-580 automati- cally selects the rhythm RHUMBA (No. 00) each time you turn it on.

Note: To select the next highest or lowest numbered auto-rhythm, you can simply press + or ??? on the keypad.

3.Press START/STOP to start the selected auto-rhythm. The BEAT LAMP indicators flash in time with the beat, and the keyboard plays the selected rhythm.

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4.To slow down the auto-rhythm, repeatedly press TEMPO t. To speed it up, repeatedly press

TEMPO s.

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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.Play the keyboard to hear the selected preset tone along with the auto-rhythm.

6.Adjust MASTER VOL. and/or RHYTHM VOL. to the desired level.

7.To select a different rhythm, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

8.To stop the auto-rhythm, press

START/STOP again.

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Using SYNCHRO

The Concertmate-580???s SYNCHRO feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your music.

After you select and enter an auto- rhythm, press SYNCHRO so the red BEAT LAMPS indicator flashes, then begin playing the keyboard. The rhythm automatically starts to play and all BEAT LAMPS indicators start flash- ing to the beat when you press any key within the first 11/2 octaves of the lower end of the keyboard (the first 19 keys from the left side of the keyboard).

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Using INTRO

The Concertmate-580???s INTRO fea- ture lets you start the selected auto- rhythm with a light, 1-measure intro- duction that blends easily into the se- lected rhythm.

To start a rhythm with an introduction, select and enter the rhythm, then press INTRO/FILL IN. The BEAT LAMPS indi- cators begin to flash, the introduction plays, then the selected auto-rhythm automatically starts. You can begin play at any time.

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.

To insert a short variation in a beat pat- tern, press and release INTRO/FILL IN while the auto-rhythm is playing. The Concertmate-580 inserts a 1- to 2- measure variation (depending on which auto-rhythm is selected), then the original rhythm automatically re- sumes at the end of the current mea- sure.

USING AUTO BASS CHORD (A.B.C) AUTO

ACCOMPANIMENT

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The 19 keys on the left side of the key- board with note labels above them are called accompaniment keys. You can set the Concertmate-580 to play the following two different types of auto- accompaniment.

???Easy Random Fingering ??? lets you play chords on the accompa- niment keys using chord forma- tions of one to three notes. The number of keys you press deter- mines the type of chord that plays (see ???Easy Random Fingering??? on Page 17).

???Standard Fingering ??? lets you play chords on the accompani- ment keys using standard chord formations of three or four notes (see ???Standard Fingering??? on Page 18).

Notes:

???You can use the Concertmate- 580???s rhythm controls (INTRO/FILL IN and SYNCHRO) with both types of auto-accompaniment.

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???If you press INTRO/FILL IN, the keyboard automatically starts the auto-rhythm on the first beat that sounds after the last BEAT LAMPS indicator turns on, so you know when to begin the auto- accompaniment.

After you press the auto-accom- paniment keys, the Concertmate- 580 plays the same chord until you press other keys to play a dif- ferent chord or until you press

START/STOP.

???To return to normal play on the Concertmate-580 after using any type of auto-accompaniment, press CHORD OFF so the indicator above CHORD OFF turns off.

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Adjusting the

Accompaniment Volume

The Concertmate-580 lets you adjust the volume of your accompaniment separately from the overall volume of the keyboard. To increase or decrease the accompaniment volume, press

A.B.C. VOL. + or ??? .

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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 accompani- ment keys at the same time.

Note: See ???Single Finger Chord Chart??? on Page 25 for a list of all the chords you can play on your Concertmate-580 using easy random fingering.

Follow these steps to start easy ran- dom fingering auto-accompaniment.

1.Press SINGLE FINGER so the red indicator above CHORD OFF turns on.

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2.Select and enter an auto-rhythm.

3.To synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accompaniment, press SYNCHRO so the red BEAT LAMPS indicator flashes.

To start the auto-rhythm before your auto-accompaniment, press

INTRO/FILL IN.

4.Begin the accompaniment at the desired interval by pressing the desired accompaniment key(s).

To play a melody along with the accompaniment, press any key(s) to the right of the accompaniment keys.

5.Adjust TEMPO s/t, MASTER VOL., RHYTHM VOL., and A.B.C. VOL. to the desired levels.

6.To change chords without inter- rupting the rhythm, simply press the auto-accompaniment key(s) required to form the new chord.

7.To stop auto-accompaniment and auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.

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Note: See ???Standard Fingering Chord Chart??? on Page 26 for a list of all the chords you can play on your Concert- mate-580 using standard fingering ac- companiment.

Follow these steps to start standard fingering auto-accompaniment.

1.Press FINGERED so the red indi- cator above CHORD OFF turns on.

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2.Select and enter an auto-rhythm.

3.To synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accompaniment, press SYNCHRO so the red BEAT LAMPS indicator turns on.

To start the auto-rhythm before your auto-accompaniment, press

INTRO/FILL IN.

4.Begin the accompaniment at the desired interval by pressing at least three accompaniment keys to play the desired chord.

To play a melody along with the accompaniment, press any key(s) to the right of the accompaniment keys.

5.Adjust TEMPO s/t, MASTER VOL., RHYTHM VOL., and A.B.C. VOL. to the desired levels.

6.To change chords without inter- rupting the rhythm, simply press the auto-accompaniment keys required to form the new chord.

7.To stop auto-accompaniment and auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.

USING THE

PERCUSSION PADS

The Concertmate-580???s percussion pads put the sound of five different per- cussion instruments ??? bass drum, conga, snare drum, hi-hat, and cymbal

??? at your fingertips.

To play a percussion pad sound, sim- ply press the desired pad at any time during play. The keyboard plays the selected percussion sound once each time you press the pad. Repeatedly press the pad to play the selected sound several times in a row.

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Note: The Concertmate-580 has nine sound channels. This means that you can play and hear up to nine notes at one time on the keyboard.

The percussion pads automatically turn on each time you press any one of the pads. While turned on, the percus- sion pads use three of the nine avail- able sound channels. To turn off the percussion pads and free-up those sound channels, press PERCUS OFF so its red indicator turns off.

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USING SUSTAIN

The Concertmate-580???s sustain fea- ture lets you give your music a ???linger- ing??? effect, making the note(s) sound for a short time after you stop pressing the key(s). To turn on the sustain fea- ture, simply press SUSTAIN before or during play.

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To turn off sustain, press SUSTAIN again.

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 VI- BRATO before or during play.

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To turn off vibrato, press VIBRATO again.

Note: Turning on SUSTAIN along with VIBRATO lets you produce a more ex- aggerated vibrato sound.

CHANGING KEYS

The Concertmate-580 automatically selects the tone of middle C each time you turn it on.

For added flexibility as you make mu- sic, the Concertmate-580 lets you change (transpose) the musical key it plays in.

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.

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To raise or lower the key 1/2-tone, press TRANSPOSER s or t. The red in- dicator beneath TRANSPOSER turns on.

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Note: You can change the Concert- mate-580???s key to within ??12 1/2-tones (6 whole tones) of middle C with

TRANSPOSER.

To reset the keyboard to its default key (middle C), press TRANSPOSER s and t at the same time so the red indicator beneath TRANSPOSER turns off.

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