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42-4034   

01A01

Printed in China

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RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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Specifications

Number of Keys  ................................................................................................................................................................ 49

Polyphonic Sound  ...........................................................................................................................................  8-note (Max.)

Preset Tones  ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Auto-Rhythms ................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Prerecorded Tunes ................................................................................................................................................. 50 Tunes

Effect .................................................................................................................................................................... Transpose

Rhythm Controls  ................................................................................................................ TEMPO, FILL-IN, START/STOP

Built-In Speakers ............................................................................................................................... 4 Inches (102 mm) 

×

 2

........................................................................................................................................................... (Output 3W Max Each)

Terminals: 

Power Supply  ..................................................................................................................................................... DC 9V Jack

PHONE Jack  .........................................................................................................................................................  

1

/

8

 Inches

(3.5 mm)

MIDI OUT Jack ..............................................................................................................................................................  OUT

Power Sources  ..........................................................................................................................................  DC: 6 C batteries

AC: 120V, 60Hz, with AC adapter

Vehicle Battery: 9V with DC adapter

Dimensions (HWD)  ..............................................................................................................  2

15

/

16

 

×

 26

15

/

16

 

×

 10

9

/

16

 Inches

(75 

×

 684 

×

 269 mm)

Weight (Without Batteries)  ......................................................................................................................................  5 lb 8 oz

(2.5 kg)

Included Accessory  ..................................................................................................  

Play Guide for the Prerecorded Tunes

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without no-
tice.

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. EX-
CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE,
LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair
without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All
replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts
and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the re-
mainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the
warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or ab-
normal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess volt-
age or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses
or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up
service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

12/99

Summary of Contents for MIDI Keyboard

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment MD500 MIDI Keyboard with Mini Size Keys...

Page 2: ...nes 7 Selecting Playing a Preset Tone 7 Using the Preset Auto Rhythms 7 Selecting Playing an Auto Rhythm 7 Using SYNC 8 Using FILL IN 8 Using Auto Accompaniment 8 Single Fingering 8 Standard Fingering...

Page 3: ...with the music Tempo Controls let you speed up or slow down the tempo of any selected music pattern Note This Owner s Manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard It does not teach music THE FC...

Page 4: ...e key board 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 sto...

Page 5: ...fely To protect your hearing follow these guide lines when you use headphones Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortab...

Page 6: ...he keyboard s many sounds play a prerecorded tune see Playing the Prerecorded Tunes on Page 6 To make your own music simply begin playing the keyboard Notes The keyboard automatically selects the tone...

Page 7: ...or lower numbered tune Notes Precede a single digit number with a 0 For example to select 06 Wiegenlied Schubert press 0 6 If you enter an incorrect first digit repeatedly press or to move to the next...

Page 8: ...1 and 2 USING THE PRESET AUTO RHYTHMS Your keyboard has 30 preset auto rhythms that provide a steady beat for your music The name and two digit number of each pre set auto rhythm is listed on the RHYT...

Page 9: ...keyboard with note labels above them are called ac companiment keys The accompaniment keys you press determine the type of chord that plays You can set the keyboard to play with no ac companiment or t...

Page 10: ...ccompaniment 1 Set POWER to ON 2 Repeatedly press CHORD until a black dot appears next to 1 5 on the left side of the display 3 Select and enter an auto rhythm 4 To start the auto rhythm before your a...

Page 11: ...o quit the learning mode repeat edly press LEARNING until the black dot ap pears next to 1250 USING THE METRONOME To turn on the keyboard s metronome press TONE or RHYTHM then press METRO The metronom...

Page 12: ...u can record any of the available percus sion sounds onto any of the percussion pads This lets you quickly select and play any percussion sound that the keyboard can make Note The keyboard clears any...

Page 13: ...des instructions One MIDI device sends digital instructions representing exactly what is being played on it The other MIDI device receives and translates those instructions then produces or records th...

Page 14: ...ld take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance Trouble Possible Cause Remedy No sound even when the keys are pressed POWER is set to OFF Set POWER to ON Volume is turned down Repeatedly pres...

Page 15: ...14 Chord Charts Chord Charts These tables show the fingering for the chords you play most often Suspended Diminished...

Page 16: ...15 Chord Charts Diminished...

Page 17: ...IRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or t...

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